"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

STYLO 2009 Gala Night Videos

Thank you for having us RAPR at the STYLO 2009 Gala Night, Much appreciation to Irene for the videos.

Here are 2 videos for your viewing pleasure=)

"I Just Wanna" by Dennis Lau Violinist/ Songwriter feat. Jimmy Sax

"Prelude in F minor" by Dennis Lau feat. Jimmy Sax

P/S: "DiversiFy" has taken a "Sudden Twist".....starting in early June. Stay tuned to find out alright. "winks"


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 4

Day 4~
Shoulder workout=)


Alright, that wraps up my training regime for the week in which its gonna be the same as well for the next 2 weeks before the "DiversiFy" Cover Photoshoot. Not to forget the daily dose of Elite Protein and Eggs.=)

Anyway, its been sometime since i last post up a video on my Blog so here's a video of "I Just Wanna" feat. Jimmy Sax in a show we performed last night for Hwa Tai Appreciation Night. Thanks to Magic!=)


Thanks

Peace- Good Music, Better Place

God Bless!

Dennis Lau
www.mosaic.com.my