I'm a solo artist, who sometimes has a band (The Cintas), and is sometimes part of a band (Azmyl Yunor's The Sigarettes).
Influences
Aimee Mann, Tori Amos, Bjork, Joni Mitchell, Carly Simon, Leonard Cohen, American Music Club, Sam Phillips, The Beatles, ABBA, Blur, Radiohead, Pulp, Madonna, The Sugababes.
The past couple of years I've been dabbling, with mixed successes here and there. My attempt at playwriting has been successful, I think - "Air Con" won me Best Original Malay Script at the 7th Annual Boh Cameronian Arts Awards.
I also co-wrote the screenplay for current festival favourite, "Karaoke", directed and co-written by my good bud Chris Chong. I also wrote the original tunes for the film - which is what led to me deciding to record my second album.
Yup, I'm in the middle of recording right now with the funny and talented Ariff Akhir. The record was initially scheduled to be out in Nov '09, same time as the Malaysian release of "Karaoke", but unavoidable post-production issues mean the album release will be slightly delayed. I'll still be previewing upcoming tracks from the album until it is eventually released, though. Watch this space!
Besides that, I've been involved in activism, and most recently in journalism, with The Nut Graph (www.thenutgraph.com). Yes, I've been a busy little bee. But I'm going to start paying attention to this space again, so look out for updates!
it was great night indeed, and you were sublime! thanks for accompanying me ..s and letting me back you up on gitar :) sure dude, no problemo, it's an honor.
awwwhhhh.. u need not thank me, encik shanon... hehe. it's been the privelege of your fans to have a wonderful Malaysian crooner to be proud of instead... keep the good stuff coming though :p
