This eve of Singapore’s National Day, sit tight as I sit in with Frizz from Rediffusion, one of Singapore’s earliest and best radio stations since 1949, this Friday to talk about the inspiration behind my music and what my plans are for the future as a solo bass artist.
Frizzin’ Friday is a new programme on Rediffusion that wraps up your workweek with cool local tunes to wind down to. With stories, celebrity checkouts, and Frizzin’ Friday Features, Friz’s gonna keep you tuned in as you take that chopstick off your bun hair and let it down! So check out Frizzin’ Friday from 5pm to 8pm on RediStar every week!
“There is little reason to understate the immensity and diversity of Wendy Phua’s musical journeys, as all one needs is a little time and separation from the world outside to fully appreciate the spectrum of what she has to say in her patient storytelling.” - Bob Tan, music critic of Audioreload
One of Singapore’s most visited music portals and avid supporter of the burgeoning local music scene, Audioreload has been kind enough to feature a very positive review on Between Here And Then.
‘nuf said, CLICK HERE NOW to read the review on Between Here And Then!
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The introduction about my song begins at 55.35min of the clip which you can download at the link above.
“Between Here And Then” lists as track 11 in the program, alongside other songs from esteemed acts like Force Vomit, Leslie Low, B-Quartet, Lunarin, Black Dog Bone and I Am David Sparkle. Enjoy!
It just keeps getting better :)2 songs “Between Here And Then”
and “Sojourn” from my debut EP will be aired on Radio Eigekai
from the 20-23 May 2008 under a special Asian music program
called ASIAN HEARTS featuring a gamut of up-and-coming artists
from all across Asia.
So stop poking people on facebook and tune in to Radio Eigekai now!
I managed to find some time to re-visit my songs and have recorded a BRAND NEW bass solo over “Between Here And Then”. This song has been extremely well-received on myspace beyond my expectations and I thought I might see what else it can do.Probably one of the easiest songs ever for me to write, it flowed out of me like it was waiting to take form. I guess that is what some have termed..that elusive MUSE.
It is performed live where various parts are looped and layered on Mobius/Ableton Live with midi triggering from a behringer midi pedal. My solo bass part was recorded with overdrive and wah and I am really excited abt the possibilities wah offers on bass. Meanwhile I hope you enjoy my new take on Between Here And Then!
I just signed an endorsement with Yamaha Music Corp and will be welcoming a brand new YAMAHA BBNE-II NATHAN EAST WH into the fold! Here’s a peek at the bass but I’ll definitely put up more pics once the bass arrives in September..oh happy times ahead!
The Anugerah Band 2008 gig went really great! Rosli Mansor was being featured as guest artist and I had the good opportunity to session for him on bass along with Addy Rasidi (guitar) and Alvin Tan (drums) and it sure was great to play alongside such awesome musicians! Seems like a family gathering at the Suria TV show, with friends from all over the music scene meeting each other at the Mediacorp studio. It was also great to see my friends from Tribe who were featured as guest artists too, Anis from Ministry Of Rock was also there with another project band, and of course Jatt himself of Black Dog Bone fame was featured as judge for the show strapped in jacket and all.
While I was trying not to collapse on my heels with my brand new 6-string Zon Legacy Elite bass, Rosli, Addy and Alvin were facing other horrors of trying to run away from the make-up artist…heheh. thank god i can do my own make-up..
Anways…A video will be uploaded soon but meanwhile here is a picture from the show.
Here’s a video of a performance on “Pakoo Boomi” by Rosli Mansor where I sessioned for him on bass. The video features Addy Rasidi on guitar and Rahman from Bushman on drums. Filmed @ Fretboard Frenzy: Rise of the Stringers on 3 May 2008 at National Youth Council. enjoy!
