"Dennis Lau- DiversiFy" Press Launch@ Starhill Gallery, 12th November 2009

Thanks you Jo Teh, you are extraordinary.

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- DiversiFy

"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

Brace youself for the Experience =)

Thanks

Love.Peace.Music

God Bless!

Dennis Lau
http://www.mosaic.com.my

Official Release of DiversiFy- 22.10.09

Tam of Sony Music......

*Here's just a sneak peak"
Finally, the wait is over......
i could feel it in in the palms of my hands.....
my fingers could touch the sleek edge of the Super Jewel Case......
I could see the glitter of the Hologram sticker.......

Thanks and much appreciation to Adrian, Tam and the team of Sony Music Entertainment, i would hereby Announced the Official Release of "Dennis Lau- DiversiFy" in Stores, nationwide...both CD Rama & Rock Corner would be the exclusive Record stores which DiversiFy would be made available.=)

It has been almost 2 years since i embarked on this journey cum album production (December 2007 to be exact), and to feel the actual "hard copy" in the hands is something just so surreal. Maybe its just me feeling this...but probably is because I was involved in every aspect of the production of this "product"..from the composing, arranging, recording, production, conceptualizing, direction, designing of it...but what can i say, if its something in which you do it out of pure passion and LURVE for it, these are the elements that strives you to achieve your dreams....plus, the result will be different, i believe.=)

At the same time, the Press Launch of the album would be happening next month. Below are the details :

Date: 12.11.09
Venue: Starhill Gallery {Shook Area)
Time: 5.00pm
Dress Code: Sleek & Red
Partners: Sony Music Entertainment, Mosaic Music Entertainment, Mediabond PR, Synapse Synergy, The Agency Team (Singapore), A Cut Above

p/s: Would update again once i have more information.=)


Much Appreciation to Jo Teh for "starting" my day off with this Swanderful "Surprise"!=)

Thanks

Peace- Good Music, Better Place

God Bless!

Dennis Lau
http://www.mosaic.com.my

"DiversiFy"- The Countdown Begins (25 days)

& So, (drum rolls)...the Countdown begins, 25 days and ticking.......

Here's a Sneak peak on what do we have in store*winks*

A Rare & Random UNREHEARSED Jamming Session + Sneak Preview of the Press Launch of "DiversiFy" @ my Home Studio with Shawn Lee, Beatbox Extraordinare.
- "Canon in D" REMIX by Dennis Lau Violinist & Shawn Lee Beatbox

Shawn Lee's Official Website: http://www.shawnlee.me/

p/s: Heading to Singapore in a couple of hours for a meeting, would be back on Tuesday.=)

Can't wait to see you guys.....soon enough!

Thanks

Peace- Good Music, Better Place

God Bless!

Dennis Lau
http://www.mosaic.com.my

DiversiFying into Sony Music Entertainment

Finally, Deal Sealed with Sony Music Entertainment and I'm truly honored to be Officially part of the Sony Music Entertainment Family. Effectively from 10th August 2009.
Thanks to Adrian Lim, Aziana, Tam & Yuen See for everything.
Looking forward to a good working experience and relationship with all of you.=)
Let's get down to Serious Business now!


Dennis Lau & Adrian Lim

...DiversiFy........Coming soon=)


Thanks

Peace- Good Music, Better Place

God Bless!

Dennis Lau
www.mosaic.com.my

"Sudden Twist"- The Making 3@ The Factory- Horns & Guitars

Had an amazingly productive day in The Factory Music studios today. Laid down the Horns section with trumpeter,Eddie Wen and well, nothing sounds better then Real Brass=)As each session goes by, i cant wait to perform and showcase this song soon because this is the first time, I'm recording a song in The Factory LIVE with no use of Midi instruments. In the process of recording the Brass, we did layering which is basically a process of having the same instruments to play different parts, harmony and then putting them together sounding like one.

My mate, Yuri too lay down his solos and rhythm with his electric guitar providing "Sudden Twist" a fuller sounding.
2 more sessions to go and we are all ready to Rock!=)


Eddie Wen on Trumpets


Thanks

Peace- Good Music, Better Place

God Bless!

Dennis Lau
www.mosaic.com.my

"Sudden Twist"- The Making 2@ StarMount Studio

Its always Refreshing to explore new territories, new boundaries, new instruments, new music & of course new ppl.
DiversiFy, the album has indeed took a "Sudden Twist" in its recording process frm recording within its own capabilities to new technical expects. Introducing a new Studio located in the suburbs of Kuala Lumpur- StarMount Studio.=)
Founded by a new friend of mine, Alex Tan introduced by my mate, Yuri Wong. He was indeed a very nice person to work with and i highly recommend this studio to anyone who would like to have a good piece of recording done, equipped with amazing sound and recording engineering technologies. It's also Yuri's first experience and I must say, we did enjoyed every process of it.

As you can see frm my last post, the last time round, i recorded the keyboard to the song with the bass and drums. That process was just a guide to the latter instruments as because today, the focus was recording with this all new Yamaha Grand C1 with MIDI Functions which I myself have heard so much about it. Indeed, the feel of it was different as its an all new Grand. The touch was amazing and i must say, the reverb and sustain pedal of it really captures the essence of the Rubato part of the recording.=)

Now after laying all the basic instruments of the recording, or in other words, the "Frame". We would head back to the studio to work and lay down the guitar, horns, sax and violin parts. So much work to be done, but I'm looking forward to updating you guys more about it alright.*winks*

So, below is a sneak peak of my session, enjoy!

C1 Yamaha Grand with MIDI Function

StarMount Studio


Dennis & the Yamaha C1

Feeling the Baby....

Thanks Yuri for the shots=)

My Comrade trying it as well.

The Vocal booth

The other equipments

Dennis & Alex- Thanks for the session


Thanks Rio for the recording of the videos, cheers mate!=)

Thanks

Peace- Good Music, Better Place

God Bless!

Dennis Lau
www.mosaic.com.my

"Sudden Twist"- The Making 1

"INSPIRED" by someone who shares the same passion, "Sudden Twist" finally kicked off in Full Throttle in The Factory Music Studios. This time with a live band setting, with drummer Lewis Pragasam, Bassist Ken Chung & myself on keys. However, the "twist" is that Lewis let it all loose on an all new Roland's Electronic Drumkit.

The recording was a success, with all of us including engineer/ producer Yuri Wong getting the vibe and feel of the song better as the rehearsals cum recording sessions pass. And I'm glad Lewis did got used to the kit which just arrived last Friday. and He was the first to lay the groove down. Each Kick, Snare, Toms, Cymbals very much resembles an original acoustic kit and it will be great fun experimenting with Live Style of playing with Electric Beats later in the stage of production. "Sudden Twist" is based on a concept of which It would be included in the album as well after some considerations and dilemma. I thought why not let the violin shows its prowess and versatility and the ability to blend in with a funky live setting with solos from each instruments- Sax, Violin, Electric Guitar and the Drums. You will get what i mean when this project's done, in time. Also, the ideology and music arrangements of the song would have the influence of Babyface and KC & Jojo.*winks*

I laid down the keys this morning as a guide before heading towards another Studio on Thursday to record the Grand. A good one i believe after much recommendation frm my mate, Yuri. and similarly, i pray the session then would be a good one..or better!=)

Wish me Luck alright!


Dennis on Keys with Phillip STarck *winks*

Factory's latest Baby

& Everyone wants to give it a try on it.....=)


*winks*

Ken Chung on Fender Bass

Lewis laying the Groove


Its a Wrap for the first session of recording!- Ken Chung, Lewis Pragasam, Dennis Lau, Yuri Wong


Here's a Sneak Peak of our session earlier this morning=)

Thanks

Peace- Good Music, Better Place

God Bless!

Dennis Lau
www.mosaic.com.my

June's "Sudden Twist"

I have been in a dilemma for the past 2 weeks since finishing production and mixing of "DiversiFy". Recording this album has been an experience for me, both professionally and personally. Professionally as in throughout this journey, i have been able to work with outstanding musicians around and meet different ppl who appreciates and criticize the music i make. Personally in the sense of been inspired and influenced with the daily routines and experiences in life.

Though the road of recording is somewhat done, there's something i feel which is still missing in this entire album. Excluding the packaging, photoshoots and content..is the "Ingredient" which i feel somehow has Not shown what its suppose to..The message is Not there yet. And i feel this should Not happen if i decide to do something which is my Passion. I have put in a 101% effort and to go the extra mile of making something which I would be proud of, I would do whatever it takes to make it happen. The road ahead is long ahead, is just the beginning for now, therefore in the month of June, there would be a "Sudden Twist" in the road planned or rather the time scheduled..=)

Wish me luck,



Thanks

Peace- Good Music, Better Place

God Bless!

Dennis Lau
www.mosaic.com.my

Final Mixes Finito!

Bigger Screen, Clearer Results!=)

I'm feeling much relieved finally as my mixes for the album is complete but yet thinking alot on how to get the message across. I believe an album is like a ticket. A ticket NOT to stardom but a ticket which would allow ppl to understand me and my music better. And that's the whole purpose of the album, to open up your ears and to reach out to you with my musical expressions. Was in the studio earlier this week with Nick@ The Ark Studios to have one final hearing of the album before the mastering takes place and i have got to say, im pretty impressed with the overall mixes of the sound i wanna get. However, though everything is done, I'm still in search of that something lacking in the songs i have recorded. Probably the order of it which i regarded as the storytelling behind it all. An Album is also like my Autobiography in which in this case, i "pen" it myself....

Wish me luck, Let the Unsearchable "search" Me!=)

P/S: Would be in HK frm May 8th- 11th (Fri to Next Monday), so do reach me at dennisviolin@gmail.com or my Manager at stephnee.chai@gmail.com for any queries or messages k, thanks.=)


Thanks

Peace- Good Music, Better Place

God Bless!

Dennis Lau
www.mosaic.com.my

Pre Photoshoot Prep- Day 2 & 3

Day 2~
Comprises of Triceps and Forearm.

Triceps workout 1

Everday workout for this girl..

Triceps workout 2

Forearm Reverse Bar lift

Day 3~
Comprises of Back workout- to get that V Shape and perfectly toned back...
-_-", Steph says she wanna get Jennifer Aniston's back....or rather the day before, Jennifer Aniston's triceps...so well, I'm proud she has been keeping up with the workout for the third day straight.=)

Chin Up- Essential back workout for V Shape

4 sets X 8 reps

Back workout 1

Back workout 2

And there, Stephanie Joins in the regime=)

Back workout 2

~Meanwhile, on the more musical side, i have been working on a few new songs..alot of listening lately for inspiration. Do check out Timbaland as I'm digging this Godfather of Beats right now......*winks*

Thanks

Peace- Good Music, Better Place

God Bless!

Dennis Lau
www.mosaic.com.my

Pre Photoshoot Prep- Day 1

I'm in the mist of preparing for DiversiFy's Cover shot and have challenged myself to get a lil ripped and fit for it. Therefore, besides eating right and sleeping right, the most important thing is I gotta Train right....All in 2 weeks!
Its because i would want a "DiversiFy" look for the cover and to achieve that, this would require some gym prep in the process.
So along with Manager Steph, we decided to hit the gym first thing in the morning.
Today, we focus on the major muscle part like the Chest and Biceps....and i have to say Steph did a great job despite her first time doing weights.=)

Thanks to Celebrity Fitness for being a part of this workout!*winks*

Bicep curls


Steph works out too...

Workout 2 for Biceps

Flat bench Chest workout



Till then, wish me luck k!=) and to whoever is working out, do drop by Celebrity Fitness for a whole New Workout experience!!

Thanks

Peace- Good Music, Better Place

God Bless!

Dennis Lau
www.mosaic.com.my

DiversiFy- Post Production Begins

Mixing & Mastering tools@ The Arkstudios

Yuri & Nick

Listening to the 1st draft of the mix.=)



Finally, Post Production of the album- DiversiFy Begins! As excited as i am to get the final Product or CD out, post production plays an extremely role in this entire process. Imagine, having a note mixed wrongly, softer/ louder/ sharper/ slower/ etc then it should be, that mistake would be on the shelf of a listener for the next 10 years.... Therefore, confining myself in the studio and listening to a song mixed 10 times with different volume setting is also part and parcel as the producer of this album. This is also the time where i find my ears are most active and sensitive.

As some of you may know, i had my album in various studios. The 2 main studios and engineers that i actively worked with is Nick Lee of The Arkstudios & my mate, Yuri Wong of The Factory. The Mastering of the album would be done in Nick's place while Yuri mixed the tracks which we have recorded in The Factory.

This post production, mixing process is estimated to be done in 2 weeks time, then i will update more about the cover designs, etc...and of course the launch of DiversiFy=)

Thanks

Peace- Good Music, Better Place

God Bless!

Dennis Lau
www.mosaic.com.my