MALAYSIA TATLER 21st Anniversary Coffeetable book Charity Launch

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. =)

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Love.Peace.Music

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Sasa Fragrance Awards Finals 2009

A month ago, I had the invitation to perform for the Sasa Fragrance Awards preliminary rounds judging in Midvalley Megamall and once again, with the gracious and kind invitation from Winnie of Sasa, I had the privileged to showcase 2 of my latest originals from my album- DiversiFy, collaborating with two of the most amazing artistes in the region: Jimmy Sax & Syafinaz Selamat. Thank you Once again, SASA

Yes, you heard that right, is Syafinaz Selamat. Earlier this year, both of us decided to work and recorded a song titled "MAHKOTA" for my album. Eventually, this song is not only going to be in My album, but also Syafinaz's upcoming album as well. So do expect to listen out for this. I composed the song and she wrote the lyrics with the purpose of being able to create the mood of aspirations and being inspired when you hear this. Therefore, it has been a long wait for us to Debut this song and finally, the opportunity came=)

Also, i experimented with "Sudden Twist" with only Jimmy. Having write the song with the idea of showcasing the ability of the violin to perform with the virtuosity of the Tenor Sax & Electric Guitar did somehow made way for having Just the Soprano Saxophone this time. I always believe Music is all about being spontaneous...not always, but of course with planning. But the "Magic" of it is sometimes only happen during a performance. Not during a recording session, a rehearsals, or practice. Because each session has its own moments!

Do enjoy the moments captured below both on Pictures & Videos. Thanks to Mosaic's Events Manager Reema Bhullar & Nina

Introduction of "Sudden Twist"

Dennis Lau & Jimmy Sax

Steppin on the Crybaby Wawa with Blues effect~ check it out in the videos below=)


Group Picture

MAHKOTA Debut/ Preview by Syafinaz Selamat & Dennis Lau

The Chemistry was just like in the studios...earlier this year=)


Syafinaz Selamat & Dennis Lau

Appreciate the support=)


"Sudden Twist" by Dennis Lau Violinist/ Songwriter feat. Jimmy Sax@ the Sasa Fragrance Awards Finals 2009 in Prince Hotel.

"MAHKOTA" by Dennis Lau Violinist/ Songwriter feat. Syafinaz Selamat@ A Cut Above BSC Launch (A Day after the Sasa event)

Thanks

Peace- Good Music, Better Place

God Bless!

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

MAHKOTA- Final Mix

The Mixing & Mastering Console@ The Arkstudios


The Production in works

With Nick Lee, my Mixing & Mastering engineer=)

Finally, my anticipated song with Syafinaz is finally mixed=)
and today, i would like to share with ya the final process of it, which is the mixing process of a song...this is the part which we call Post Production. And having most of my Live tracks recorded here in The Arkstudios, i had award winning mixing and mastering engineer, Nick Lee to lend his magic to this particular track which im quite proud of after Prelude in F minor titled- MAHKOTA composed, arranged and produced by myself feat. Syafinaz Selamat.

As you can see, The Arkstudios has just finished renovation downstairs and is equip with the state of the art mixing and mastering equipments. The Mixing stage comprises of balancing the sound of the different instruments, vocals, drums, etc..editing the tone, intonation, adding reverbs, making it listening friendly. Being more of a live musician myself, I definitely need to switch my ears to a different channel while listening and going through the mix..but is a process which i do enjoy the most as well!

A heads up, im currently into the post production of my album. That means more listening, and is a process which i preferred to be by myself reminiscing and reflecting back the whole recording process again since Dec 2007 and at the same time, move forward at a pace where the ultimate goal is still the Launch middle of this year=)

Wish me luck alright and all the best to y'all who do what you love most!

Cheers=)

Thanks

Peace- Good Music, Better Place

God Bless!

Dennis Lau
www.mosaic.com.my

Mahkota- The Making 1

Dear Peeps,

Back in the studios again,,this time with a whole new and elevated synergy, aura and determination to finish the last song of my album.. Previously recorded as "Track 9" then "Gemilang 2"...now,,ahem....MAHKOTA.
As an introduction, Mahkota in Bahasa Malaysia means Crown and i wanna compose a song to inspire ppl as much as im inspired and influenced by the different ppl i meet each day, frm my close friends, working colleagues, musicians, artistes, and maybe you as well...and Mahkota is conceptualized/ composed/ arranged/ written to signify one's capability to Not give up, be strong, follow your passion & determination, to be at the top of your game therefore to deliver your best!
Of course, being the composer and arranger of this song, im indeed very humbly honored to do a collaboration with Malaysia's NO.1 Soprano: Syafinaz Selamat. Thank you very much to lend your voice and lyrcis in this song and im sure, with this whole concept of vocals and violin duet, we could take this song further.=)

Several friends has asked me:" are ya doing it in Malay or English?"..i say:" It would be in Bahasa." and the next question i would get is:" why? if you would like to market it internationally, mass etc?"
Well, as a Malaysian ultimately, I believe that we must be proud of our country and depict that we as Malaysian could do something different as well in terms of musically, showmanship and concept, in our OWN LANguage! Therefore, Bahasa Malaysia as our national language is the best to reach out.
To be honest, its been quite a while since i come upon and realize how beautiful our own national language is....Brilliant Sya!=)

Below is today's recording session.....=)*winks*

Mahkota Lyrics


Recording of Vocals by Syafinaz~


Producing the Vocals~


Finishing touches with Joe~

Its a Wrap!! yeah!

Dennis Lau & Syafinaz Selamat

Thanks

Peace- Good Music, Better Place

God Bless!

Dennis Lau
www.mosaic.com.my