Back to School ....Old School

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!

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a Love put Together.....

Once upon a time, there was a "Track" which has been playing in my Heart for the past 6 months. Finally, I have decided to record it though at that moment, I thought i should have after i performed it for the first time. But I'm glad i did now...=)

The delay was due because of the growing in understanding towards this person. And from the understanding of this person, i grew as well as a person musically, and personally. Thank you.
Therefore, i have decided to take a different approach in the recording of this song and i feel and hope that the person listening to this would love it as much as i do.

In doing so, i have the honored to have guitarist Jamie Wilson and Bassist Shah, not to forget my mate/ producer Yuri Wong coming on board@ Alex's Starmount Studio to help put together this piece of art.

The Acoustic Trio=)


Jamie Wilson on Acoustic Guitar~


Shah on Double Bass~

Yuri & Alex

Thanks

Peace- Good Music, Better Place

God Bless!

Dennis Lau
www.mosaic.com.my

DiversiFy- 2nd Day of Recording

Today's the second day of my recording on the last song-"DiversiFy" for my album@ The Factory Music Studios with mah bro, Yuri Wong. Probably the trickiest of songs to complete but at the same time fun and challenges are always a good thing in enabling yourself to Explore out of the box!=)

I thought it would be very much better having an Electric Bass to add to the groove of the song in the chorus section whereby the main influence would be the Jamiroquai kinda lines. And at the same time, give the song an edgier feel to it. So, i call upon my Bass bro, Shah who just got back frm Dubai frm a 3 month stint. It's a true blessing to have him here providing his expertise and touch to the main song of the album=) Shah and I have previously worked alot so we both are familiar with each other style and expectations.

The reason why this song would be a challenge is because first, its the main song of the album- DiversiFy therefore it gotta be the one that ppl would listen out for and it has to be radio friendly. Second, it tempo of the Verse and Chorus section varies therefore it has to be produced in a way its acceptable to the ears and of course playable. Third, Its more complicated in a way the blend of both Live and Synthesis instruments needs to sound as original as possible to avoid a Bias sounding of either side. Fourth, the lyrics of the song need to sound as Out Of The Box as possible minus the vocals of it which i myself would need to work extensively on that!=)...These are the four main reasons for now putting aside some minor considerations of course.

Shah & Yuri

Shah & Dennis

Here's a Sneak Peak of what we have worked on


Thanks

Peace- Good Music, Better Place

God Bless!

Dennis Lau
www.mosaic.com.my