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

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