what is originality? angmoh bands' are original and singapore's
not? you mean to be original for a singapore band, they need to
marry a anklong with an axe just to be original? playing good
rock songs and sounding as good as oasis is sell-out?
duh...
if you have the opportunity, try gatecrash the band audition for
slots in this year's baybeat 09.
i went to that audition a couple of years ago as an observer and
there are OVER 100 bands auditioning for just under 20 slots of
30mins playtime. not all are good but many show promise.
what they need is for people like you to be a little more open
minded in between your ears and perhaps singapore music can move
forward.
see, that's the thing .. is it really my fault for not being able
to appreciate? or is it that local bands cannot meet the
expectations of listeners? .. there must be a reason why none of
our local talents have made the big time - are u really going to
pin it on the listeners?
i'm as open-minded as they come .. what i state are mere
observations .. if u disagree, meh. to each his own.
btw, angklongs and axe? while it makes for a
colourful insult .. it doesn't quite answer anything or
argue a point.
will check out bb auditions. i must say though .. again, this is
another mere observation .. bb has always had a hari raya feel (go
figure) .. so much so that i'm quick to forget i'm at a music fest.
then again, the malays have always been at the forefront of pop
culture (music/arts/fashion) in singapore. kudos to them.
edit: if i may cite an example, electrico .. i'm not a fan, but
it's undeniable they brought something different .. something that
the local music scene has not produced before .. for one, it
was something that was not deathmetal or plain power chord
riffs paired with mundane straightforward lyrics.
again, to each his own - i'm not here to incite hate - provoking
debate is good for change (whether better or worse) .. anyone have
any more good local bands to intro?
