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THE BAND BIO:
The year was 1995. The conception of Disagree took form between the brotherly bonds of two high-school buddies, Zahid and Hamka. Together with band members Lan and Amir, the quartet gigged around KL and did what every band in Malaysia did: Recorded their first demo!
“We made Never Cry Wolf in ’96, in a house which was also a studio. I think it was called Bach & Traz. It also seems that we were the last band to record there. They closed down a week later. It didn’t cost us much, but it sounded great at the time. We managed to lash out 10 songs in 2 hours. Only 2 of them survived in our present jamming list today.” Zahid
It wasn’t until interests were sparked in ’97 by a small independent label, did Disagree record their 2nd demo, untitled. However, as fast as the spark of interest lit, it died due to internal label obscurities and Disagree hopes were dashed.
On the roll downhill, the band started to show signs of cracks. Members were focusing their interests on other things and the lack of commitment from everyone brought Disagree into a slow, sleeping, lull.
What started between two classroom buddies and carried on through high school seemed to be ending as they entered the work force. Stretched out to its limit, Disagree took a hiatus from the scene for two long years and would have completely fizzled out into oblivion, had it not been for those rumors!?
It carried throughout KL, these talks of a rock concert! Zahid and Hamka dragged themselves out of bed for it and headed out to the One Utama car parking lot, where indeed, like the rumors said, a rock concert was being held.
“We were blown away at whole experience of being in the crowd and dreamt of being on stage entertaining the crowd.” Zahid
Ironically, it was the first ‘Rock The World Concert’ that gave Disagree the swift kick up the arse that it needed, to get it together, and with it came some crucial decision making.
The band name remained even with the arrival of newcomers Aziz and Ashroff and with it, an arduous gigging schedule for the next 5 years. Disagree slowly seeped into the scene and played just about anywhere and everywhere that it brought them, gigging like there was no tomorrow. It paid off. Disagree had begun to make a name for themselves.
The beginning of 2001 saw Disagree create their next demo that would inevitably cause a ripple effect in the scene: Homemade Jam. This demo gained radio airplay on Wow FM as well as Hitz and various magazines voted the demo the most popular and groundbreaking demo to be reviewed.
“When we made Homemade Jam we never expected the kind of reception that we received. It was just simply amazing how much a small demo from a small band can affect people.” Zahid
They started to become more actively involved in the scene as they stepped into the shoes of gig organizers. The Fat Ant Music Festival was created and Disagree took on 30 local underground bands and promoted them for a month.
Later that same year, Disagree opened for ‘Rock the World II’, one of their biggest achievements to date and continued to be in the lineup for ‘Rock The World’ III & IV. It was around the time of Rock the World III when Fat Boys Records, an independent label who signed grungers Naked Breed and was headed by LO, sparked an interest.
With talks beginning in 2003, Disagree went away to tighten their set for the recording of their debut album. After 10 back breaking months and 11 tracks later, the arrival of their mastered album from California, completed this chapter. Disagree released their debut album ‘At the End of the Day’ on February 10, 2004 to the Malaysian masses and they couldn’t be happier!
“We're just a band that wants to succeed and do our best. All we wish for is the growth of our band, the bands around us and the scene itself. What more could we ask for? What more could we lose?” Zahid
Assalamualaikum and a very good day wish to everyone!
WE WANT YOU!
On behalf of all the family members at Kuala Lumpur Drumline Corps., we are happy to announce the return of our weekend classes! Batch 2 has graduated and has performed at various events with KLDC (KL Dragons@Asean Basketball Lea...gue opening, Fashion Week@Pavillion and with Diagree@All American Reject's concert). Batch 3 will soon join our performing group at KLDC.
Back to our weekend drumline classes...We are starting the new fresh Batch 4 this Sunday! We are more than happy to welcome everyone! Our highly successful drumline course will be at minimum 3 months with classes every Sunday from 12-2PM. Beginners and people who have experience are all welcome! Just come this weekend and we will sort you out...
On the other hand, for those whom have contacted us to have their kids learn drumline, we will soon open our Family Drumline lessons whereby kids and parents will both join our lessons. We will definitely keep you posted on this....
Our typical drumline lesson includes an introduction to drumline, basic warm ups, basic hand and stick lessons, rudiments etc. It is a fun filled lesson. As all members are from different job backgrounds, it will be a good networking session and to make new friends. Also, our group is a truly 1Malaysia group!
The fees for our classes is at RM60 (non-refundable admission fee), RM60 per month fee and additional RM30 for a pair of Vic Firth drumsticks (free Vic Firth lanyard and a Vic Firth rudiments poster worth RM15) payable on the first day of lesson (RM150 in total). KLDC will provide all the materials and equipment needed for the lesson.
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