The Message is clear, be a part of it =) Much Thanks to Jojo Struys, James Chong for the opportunity & Simon Chin for the extraordinary photography.
AIDSAware and the Body Shop has finally launched the AIDSAware Calendar 2011. Find the time to spread the word among your family, friends and followers about safer sex and non-discromination, to get a copy of the calendar from any of the 57 The Body Shop outlets nationwide, and to take their own picture messages, like you did, and upload it to http://aidsaware.ruumz.com, and finally to share their own picture with their friends and encourage their friends to do the same.
Love.Peace.Music
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Malaysia Tatler's 21st Anniversary Coffeetable launch @ Mandarin Oriental, KL. Splendid occasion with great crowd. The recent short film which Trailer was previewed carries an element of domestic violence against woman and having it shown in the event itself then was indeed a meaningful coincidence. Special Thanks to Florence Fang for this charitable opportunity. =)
Photos courtesy of Thephotoz.com
Love.Peace.Music
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-20TH SEPTEMBER 2010- If you are reading this post, REMEMBER the Date, LOCK it and BRACE yourself when the Clock strikes 12am. To the ones who is working the next day, Anticipate and enter this link: http://www.youtube.com/dennisviolin the Second thing AFTER you log into your email (Understand work is Important!) to be one of the Exclusive First to watch the Trailer
As excited as I am working hard on this Trailer for the past month, im equally Excited about the Special Screening and Launch of DiversiFy LIMITED EDITION happening next month @ ZOUK.
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Thanks & God Bless~
Love.Peace.Music
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Fresh from the Oven in Arkstudios, TTDI this afternoon at 3pm, "REFLECTION" was Conceived.=) I had a truly remarkable and memorable experience having the best of the circle in working on this Live project intensively for 2 weeks in the studio and it does brings back memories and at the same time, creating refreshing ones as well. For each of you involved: Lewis, Jamie, Wilson, Shah, Nick, Jimmy, your every effort is very much appreciated.
I have not thought of HOW should I market Reflection because its something that came from the heart at That moment and into the keys of the Piano in my home studio sometime in late April, then into the IDEAS in my head and the late night sessions with my co producer, Shah Bass resulting into creating, learning, amalgamating and experiencing the different individual talents, vibe Felt in the recording studio. The Magic touches in Reflection are personally to me just Indescribable, Priceless to be said. To sum it up, it was Inspired by a person, and what i hope is for that Someone to feel the Sincerity in this song (You know you were the First to have it). Of course, in due time, the listeners & audience too.=)
Jimmy and his Sax=)
Wilson on the Ivories....
The Mixing Console & Nick, My Mixing & Mastering Engineer.
Thanks
Love.Peace.Music
God Bless!
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Recording the drums is probably one of my favorite part of the recording process, because not only is the Backbone of the song, you can say its very much different then the other instruments when it comes to recording it. The drums varies in the different venue / studio we are in because of the different acoustics, hence tuning it to get the Right TONE for the particular song is very much important and essential. So indeed, for this song "Reflection"..again we bring back International Drum Legend, Lewis Pragasam who recorded for DiversiFy on "MAHKOTA" & "Sudden Twist".
I personally think one of the most important component of the drum is the Snare which normally if you listen to any pop song, it comes in during the 2nd beat of the bar. and to have a solid Snare tone, it requires a little fussiness to go around it in which we all are. Today, for "Reflection", we used the "Cadesan" Signature Fibreglass Snare, which is the same snare Lewis recorded for Leehom's "Forever Love". What more it got that Solid Punch tone that i envisioned for this song. Producing the Drums track @ The Arkstudio Lewis & Dennis
Now, the Drums / Percussion legend laying down his Soul=)
Thank You~
God Bless!
Dennis Lau http://www.dennislau.com.my http://www.mosaic.com.my http://www.youtube.com/dennisviolin http://www.dennislaumusic.blogspot.com http://www.mosaicmusicentertainment.blogspot.com http://www.twitter.com/dennislauviolin http://amp.channelv.com/dennisviolin http://www.cravecharts.com/dennisviolin
The Arkstudios Sometimes, we Reflect on our doings, our right / wrong doings, attitude, morality, career, relationship be it with friends or close ones, etc. There was recently a moment i experienced it myself. And i guess, the best way is to express it through the music i make. At this very point of my life, i have longed for sometime to do a live studio session with our very own sessionist greats since the last stage of post production for DiversiFy...therefore, i always believe, as a person very much involved in arts, hence the creativity of the mind, Its very difficult to keep it inside without releasing it. Sounds strange but i guess the ppl who are in this "line" would know what i mean.
Sorting the expertise of a great friend / bassist of mine, Shah..this afternoon, we embarked on the journey of co-producing and recording the Rhythm Section of "Reflection", a song i composed recently during this period of time. To be honest, this moment is kind of bitter sweet for me but i have learned to overcome it and at the same time, grow from it. and, recording in the studio is just a Blissful experience and the perfect medicine.
Instead of the style i am accustomed to in recording the first album, i want a totally different approach for "Reflection" without loosing the identity of myself. As some of you might know, im very much influenced by the style of John Mayer thus in time, you will be able to listen the "Mayerism" in me in this song. At the same time, i would want each and everyone of you to Feel the message i would like to deliver in this song in compatible with the title of it. I always belive making a song is exactly like making a movie. Likewise, in producing an album.
Anyway, Very much excited about it, because an All Star Band is always not to be missed without capturing any Pics & Videos.
I shall let the below PICS & VIDS tell the journey of our session earlier this afternoon. Enjoy! Lewis Pragasam on Drums Jamie Wilson on the Acoustic & the Electric Shah Co Producer / Bass Man Jamie & Dennis Shah & Benjamin, Recording Engineer Shah's Music Man Bass Thanks bro, "you know what i mean eh?=)"
Much appreciation to my trustie / reliable Keyboardist and Pianist Wilson Jong for tracking the Grand Piano as well!
Now, presenting to you, the Drums Legend.....
with Guitar Maestro.....
Thanks
Love.Peace.Music
God Bless!
Dennis Lau http://www.dennislau.com.my http://www.mosaic.com.my http://www.youtube.com/dennisviolin http://www.dennislaumusic.blogspot.com http://www.mosaicmusicentertainment.blogspot.com http://www.twitter.com/dennislauviolin http://amp.channelv.com/dennisviolin http://www.cravecharts.com/dennisviolin
DENNIS LAU VIOLINIST SONGWRITER 2010 OFFICIAL SHOWREEL
Its time to revived this blog (hopefully daily) with some interesting facts and plans which i cant wait to share to all of you. And i promise i would be updating it more frequently right now as several projects have taken its toll on my writings. Nevertheless, Thanks so much for all the support towards the music especially the album- DiversiFy. It has been a blessing..really..frm the Big Man up there and each and everyone of you for Inspiring!
Thanks
Love.Peace.Music
God Bless!
Dennis Lau http://www.dennislau.com.my http://www.mosaic.com.my http://www.youtube.com/dennisviolin http://www.dennislaumusic.blogspot.com http://www.mosaicmusicentertainment.blogspot.com http://www.twitter.com/dennislauviolin http://amp.channelv.com/dennisviolin http://www.cravecharts.com/dennisviolin
Frm the above coverage of Singapore's Razor TV, You could check out the other parts as well. All together there are 6 Parts. Pretty Amazed bu their Editing and Questions though.=) Enjoy! With Eileen & Patrick of The Agency Team, Singapore - My Singapore's Managers.=) Dennis & Lee An, Korean Superstar Singer me & Jimmy Jamming with Jeremy Monterio, Singapore's Jazz Legend
& then, the press coverage / reviews
Singapore's Business Times One of the few headlines which amuses me frm Singapore's Newpaper Sunday Times
& Of course, lets Not forget
ASIA UNCUT frm Shanghai with Jon Niermann!
Last but not least, thank you for all the support, i shall continue to make good music, besides putting up a good show on each performance!=) Do Enjoy the pics & vids above and i shall be back with many more updates / plans on my next "Wave" in Music=)
Thank You~
God Bless!
Dennis Lau http://www.dennislau.com.my http://www.mosaic.com.my http://www.youtube.com/dennisviolin http://www.dennislaumusic.blogspot.com http://www.mosaicmusicentertainment.blogspot.com http://www.twitter.com/dennislauviolin http://amp.channelv.com/dennisviolin http://www.cravecharts.com/dennisviolin
First and foremost,Thank you to all who read my previous blogpost and keeping my dear friend, Brian Tan in your prayers. He has just undergone his first Chemo in Singapore and is staying strong in this battle. May God Bless him with the greatest love and strength of all!
Anyway, My First Shanghai Trip was a shoot for a Talkshow for Starworld's ASIA UNCUT. Aired every Sunday on ASTRO Channel 711 @ 10pm. Previously based in Singapore and this season in Shanghai, it was indeed a tremendous improvement compared to the first season. The revamped set, storyline and production does have a class of itself, similar to the ones on Saturday Night Live & David Letterman. and of course, no other great host, besides the One and Only Jon Niermann!
Touched down in Pudong Airport at 4pm and off I was to the set in the winter about 3 degrees Celsius.
The pictures below depicts the chronology of "scenes" took place on the very special "Asia Uncut" day: With Melissa of Tinsel PR- My Publicist for Singapore 1st Time with the Asia Uncut Band Rehearsing "I Just Wanna" Better shot from Melissa during the soundcheck / rehearsal My Number One Groupie / Hairstylist, Kelly in Shanghai Make Up done by Yen=) After makeup with Aaron Eckhart a.k.a Two Face of Batman & Thank You for Smoking Jon, Anoushka, Dennis & Aaron the Humble Aaron with his copy of DiversiFy. A Second of the set before the shoot Magnificent Skyline of Shanghai Shot taken frm the Artiste room backstage. Official picture would be up soon.=) Thanks Jon Niermann, Host of Asia Uncut for the privileged to be on the show.
Tuned in to Asia Uncut on March 14th(Sunday), 10pm on STARWORLD / Channel 711 on ASTRO or http://www.asiauncut.com to catch this One of a Kind Talkshow in the world.
Special thanks to Karen of Flyfilms, Melissa of Tinsel PR, Eileen & Patrick of The Agency Team & of course, Jon Niermann of Asia Uncut for making all possible and memorable and for being such Fantabulous hosts!
Thank You~
God Bless!
Dennis Lau http://www.dennislau.com.my http://www.mosaic.com.my
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A very good evening to all honourable guests, members of the Media and ladies and gentlemen. I would like to express my deepest appreciation and gratitude to everyone who is present here today. Thanks for taking the time out from your busy schedules to be apart of my momentous journey. I’m extremely Nervous today, but i hope you all could open your hearts and listen, as I would like to to share with you a very short story......my story, mydream. How many of you had a childhood full of musical notes? To me, I regard my childhood as one of a kind. Because I woke up having breakfast, lunch and dinner filled with Italian terms: Allegro, Crescendo, Diminuendo, so on and so forth. There was only one goal for me at that time and it was to pass my examinations and move on to the next grade. And then, came the much awaited uni years which was when I took up music. While most of my friends at that time were busy earning degrees in other fields, I realised that earning a degree in music would be the wisest choice for me as I could most definitely excel in that subject. Truth be told the years spent studying and learning was not all that smooth sailing, because something came to my mind then, it was the thought of how on earth did I end up here? Then the thought shifted to I better not waste my mum’s hard earned money ! Then, it was my performing years, where I was yet to find the passion in music. At that point of time, I thought what does it take to be different than others? The answer was simple, having your own original composition. Sounds simple, but for me it posed a major problem, because I did not have an idea on how to write songs, especially since I’m from a classical background, and we’re mainly trained to play music that dates back to the 17-18th century. Then it was almost as if lightning struck and I managed to compose a tune and decided on a whim to record it. The song is titled “ I just Wanna” and is included as one of the tracks in the album =) I must say, the first recording sounded absolutely refreshing to my ears…because from a classical background, I had no idea how a drum, bass or any other instrument should and could sound apart from the piano and violin. Because of the birth of this excitement, I then embarked on this journey 2 years ago which eventually brought me here of having the privilege of speaking and performing for all the wonderful people present. In the last 2 years, I feel blessed to be influenced by many wonderful ppl. Not only the number of musicians which influenced me in terms of music. I then learned how to collaborate and be influenced by different people. Frm Photographers (Thank you Zung of the photoz.com for being the official photographer & videographer), Fashion designers, interior designers, artists, business ppl, PR Agencies, Advertising agencies, etc and not only that, appreciate the different talents and skills of these wonderful ppl. Because of these ppl and friends, I had one goal, being a musician/ violinist myself, my goal was to project and allow people to take notice of the Diverseness of the violin. That’s why the album is titled DiversiFy. Throughout the period of this self funded production, I did not approach any labels or companies, because I truly want this album to be produced based on the experience I had gone through the past 2 years. Thank you to Sony Music Entertainment my distributors for the album for believing in this product. I would like to once again, say Thank You to the Sony Music team: Adrian, Aziana, Tam & Yuen See for this. God Bless and I love you.. To Eileen Ker from Singapore, let’s look forward to our invasion in the lion city…Not to forget my company, Mosaic Music Entertainment’s managers, Stephanie & Reema for being there for me every second I needed u so. Syed of Mediabond and his wonderful team: Wenny, Krista, Valerie & Nazli for being the best brother and PR Guy to me…..thank you for your advice. Winnie Loo for being responsible for the hair style on my head…haha….Edwin, my trustee sound engineer and his team, Crossroads production for devoting your time and energy in making this event sound like how its suppose to. My dear friends and family, each of you present here today WERE a part of this Album (frm the tiny note, to the beat, to the groove , the phrase and sounds) and my deepest gratitude goes out to you for being involved in this project. The love of my life, Jane for inspiring me to write one of the last track in the album, track 11, I love you. Mum, for pushing me and nurturing me and making me the man I am today. Last but not least, Lord Almighty and his blessing. Thank you for this chance to bring together all present today and the gift of music here in Starhill. Thank you YTL. God Bless. Spread the love!
Love.Peace.Music Dennis Lau www.dennislau.com.my
Speech by Sony Music Entertainment's Managing Director- Adrian Lim
the Launch Gambit
Prelude in F minor feat. Jimmy Sax
a Sneak Peak to the 2nd Album- "Cooking Up A Storm" feat. Beatboxer Shawn Lee, Yuri Wong & Ken Chung
"MAHKOTA" feat. Syafinaz Selamat
Dennis Lau- DiversiFy on BERNAMA News
Also, announcing the Official Launch of the website: http://www.dennislau.com.my
God Bless!
Dennis Lau http://www.dennislau.com.my http://www.mosaic.com.my
"An Introduction to The Experience" by Dennis Lau Violinist/ Songwriter feat. MAJESTIK for Debut Album- "DiversiFy" press launch on the 12.11.09
Music Produced by Dennis Lau & Yuri Wong Video Produced by Hashim Alhadad Music OP - Sony Music Publishing Sdn. Bhd Album Distributed by Sony Music Entertainment Launch Date: 12th November 2009
-THIS IS IT_- 7 Days to the Album Launch of the Year: Dennis Lau- DiversiFy
Released in major stores late October, DiversiFy is Dennis' collaboration with the finest talents in the Malaysian music scene, from Syafinaz Selamat,Atilia Haron,Jimmy Sax, Yuri Wong and Liang to name a few more. The famed Beijing and GuangZhou orchestra have also lent their talents to this album along with master Chinese arranger, Peng Fei.
This album is a turning point for this small city lad, who has now signed on with Sony Music Entertainment, the first instrumentalist from our country to ever do so.
Details of the event as below:-
Date:- 12th November,2009
Venue:- Shook, StarHill Gallery
Time:- 4:30pm
Theme:- Bold in Black,Red or White
P/S: Would be expanding to other stores and avenues after the press launch, would keep all of you informed. Meanwhile, i would like to express my deepest gratitude and appreciation to those who have got a copy of DiversiFy. Your encouragements truly motivates me to keep this going and i look very much forward to see you guys very very soon! Thank You=) Now available in all CD Rama & Rock Corner Record Stores Nationwide!
An art and photography enthusiast, MUSIC is my life. Willing to explore the outer boundaries of life, in search of inspirations and turning them to aspirations, so as to face whatever challenges, and to keep on learning new things...
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