Singapore - Part 2

In between the few sessions for sound checks and the actual concert timings, we had some time for a bit of get together and shopping. Was around Tanjong Pagar area, and saw this sign which I thought was particular good. Incidentally, since showing it around, I have been asked twice already “How about for females?”. Err.. don’t know’leh. Have you ever seen a female dog pee? Maybe that’s how it will be depicted. But I guess this was used as a generic signage.

Especially for those who can never make up their minds and like to order “Whatever” or “Anything”, BEWARE! You may actually get your “whatever” or “anything”. :P What's inside the canned drinks? Well, it is really, whatever, and anything.


Was also in the Chinatown area, and noticed these quaint looking windows along the shops at one of the entry points for the Chinatown MRT (Mass Rapid Transit – equivalent to Malaysia’s LRT or London’s Tube). There are actually quite a few more in various colours and designs which made for an interesting feel.

Closer to the venue, we performed at the Victoria Theater, which had quite a colonial look (after all, it IS called the Victoria Theater!). It is situated near the Boat Quay area, with towering office blocks housing the various financial institutions. A short walk across the Cavenagh Bridge will bring one from the Boat Quay area to the Victoria Theater. We also saw a mass exercise session conducted by two instructors for the general public. To be honest, have been to Singapore a few times, but have never really explored this part of the city, and was pleasantly surprised. Maybe I should travel down more often…. :)

Singapore - Part 1

Well, am back from the trip down south for the acapella festival. Quite a fun time. There were quite a few groups which performed with varying degrees of standards and styles.

This is a photo of three of the groups which performed; SJTone (Korea), Key Elements (Singapore) and of course, The Wicked Pitches (Malaysia). Again, I nicked a few photos off Aariye's blog (cos' I don't have a proper digital camera - only my handy handphone camera). Can you tell which is me? :)

Can check out Aariye's updates here and here again. Thanks ZL! :P

Each group sang about 3 songs, with SJTone doing about 5, and us doing about 5 (two each as encore songs). I have two tunes which have been stuck in my head from the singapore trip, "Ee Nee Mee Nee Mai Nee Mo", compliments from the jazzy style of Key Elements, and "We Built This City", especially the strong beginning part from SJTone. Cool groups!

Here's us in action for Mbube, a medley wonderfully arranged by ZL which we first showcased in the Mostly We Moon concert. Our first night, we opted to go "serious" with suits and red attire. For the second night, we went "fun" with red tops and white bottoms!

Overall, I enjoyed the trip, and managed to see first hand the styles and wackiness of the other groups. :)

A Singing Sojourn Down South

My group has been invited to sing in Singapore's Acapella Festival 2007. So, will be heading down south for a couple of days, with three concerts lined up. Not all from the group can make it though, a smaller contingent of 8 members, 3 guys and 5 girls, from our usual line up of 10 will be making the trip down.

Am still coughing, but has gotten slightly better. Here's to hoping it will not disrupt my singing come the concert dates.

Here’s a brief writeup about the festival down south. Singapore definitely has a more active and diverse acapella scene:


SONIC LANDSCAPE - A CAPPELLA FESTIVAL 2007
4th Sep 2007 - 5th Sep 2007
Victoria Theatre, 7.30pm

The annual A CappellaFest is back with a delightful lineup this year with groups hailing from Korea, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore! This year's line up of groups include: Key Elements, NANU, Lada, our guests the Wicked Pitches, SJTone and this year's winners, Altered (All Fyne) and Resonance amongst other surprises during the show.

Directed by Vincent Pang, the 2007 programme aims to mold a-cappella music with video and digital images to the theme of "Sonic Landscapes". Plus, this year will include for the first time an afternoon show for kids targeting primary and early secondary school kids, giving them an opportunity to experience a live concert.

Be entertained in the genres of classical a-cappella, pop, jazz, R&B and hip hop a-cappella, as well as rap, from guest groups SJ Tone (Korea) and Wicked Pitches (Malaysia), plus Nanu (all female), Key Elements (Jazz), Tic Tac Tone, The Singers (Classical), Equivox (Pop), TAG, TAS Youth Voices, TAS Ensemble, National Winners 2007, Pasir Ris Primary School Choir, Ang Mo Kio Secondary School Choir.