Here are the concert videos shot during the second night of the Rainforest World Music Festival. The clips are in sequence and some have broken bass sounds, such was the intensity and explosion of world music up close and personal.
Opening ritual was performed by the Mah Meri tribe, one of the indigeneous tribes living in Peninsular Malaysia, locally known as Orang Asli (Original People).
Jerry Kamit and crew took over and hypnotized the crowd with the Sape, the traditional Borneo guitar; icon of the event.
A group of artists from Afghanistan called Ensemble Kaboul showcasing the music from the middle east.
Listen to the rythm of the blowing man.
Beat it!
Here's something to take your mind off the cartoon movie...
More and more peculiar things come from the UK these days.
Tammorra, the gigantic tamborine brings Italy in the form of sizzling Sicily.
Huun Huur Tu and Malerija blow the mind....
Thursday, July 26, 2007
Monday, July 23, 2007
Rainforest Workshop
The workshop videos are finally up. It breaks my heart to reduce the DVD quality video all the way down to 340 kbps and some to 150 kbps but it kills me to not share the sounds, or let you wait an eternity for the video to load on YouTube.
So here are the reduced quality video clips my friend Dony recorded during the afternoon workshop session. Three sessions were conducted simultaneously so we had to check out one after the other and linger at the ones we really liked.
For more browsing options, click on the playing video to go to my YouTube page. My collection of uploaded videos can be found in the 'More from this user' tab. Enjoy.
Oh, and one more thing; next year, be there!
Members of Inka Marka performing music from different regions of South America, songs from the Andes.
Mohd. Kamrulbahri from Aseana Percussion Unit doing the gendang demo above and the Rebana demo below.
This is Richard Kensington of Mas Y Mas with Cajon magic.
These are members of Shannon showing how bodhrans and bones shake things up.
The percussions jam sessions
The jam session continues as leader Marek Kwandrans from Shannon leads individual instrument players, starting with Alexey Saryglar from Tuva Russia playing the duyug, then father and son outfit Tabuh Pak Ainal with the Ketabong and Sabang drums, followed by Hanitra of Tarika Be clutching the talking drum and a portion of Aseana Percussion Units's demo.
This is Shannon battling it out with Shooglenifty in the Celtic wars, who's the most celtic of them all... Shooglenifty can't wait to beat the crap out of their instruments and win the title.
Coming up next update, the concert videos.
So here are the reduced quality video clips my friend Dony recorded during the afternoon workshop session. Three sessions were conducted simultaneously so we had to check out one after the other and linger at the ones we really liked.
For more browsing options, click on the playing video to go to my YouTube page. My collection of uploaded videos can be found in the 'More from this user' tab. Enjoy.
Oh, and one more thing; next year, be there!
Members of Inka Marka performing music from different regions of South America, songs from the Andes.
Mohd. Kamrulbahri from Aseana Percussion Unit doing the gendang demo above and the Rebana demo below.
This is Richard Kensington of Mas Y Mas with Cajon magic.
These are members of Shannon showing how bodhrans and bones shake things up.
The percussions jam sessions
The jam session continues as leader Marek Kwandrans from Shannon leads individual instrument players, starting with Alexey Saryglar from Tuva Russia playing the duyug, then father and son outfit Tabuh Pak Ainal with the Ketabong and Sabang drums, followed by Hanitra of Tarika Be clutching the talking drum and a portion of Aseana Percussion Units's demo.
This is Shannon battling it out with Shooglenifty in the Celtic wars, who's the most celtic of them all... Shooglenifty can't wait to beat the crap out of their instruments and win the title.
Coming up next update, the concert videos.
Thursday, July 19, 2007
Rainforest Music Oh Seven
I finally have time to post pictures of the Rainforest World Music Festival 2007. You’ve probably read the various reports and reviews in the local dailies but nothing says it better than being there. It matters less if you’re attending the intriguing workshops during the day or soaking in the life of the concert at night because you’ll find yourself wanting to move to the beats even if you’ve never danced in your life, ever before. There will always be a nagging urge to swirl those hips, stamp your feet, slide those ribs and raise your fists! It’s very exhausting to describe and I will not attempt to. You gotta be there. Perhaps this link to an article by Mumtaj Begum in TheStarOnline could serve as a teaser for the curious.
http://star-ecentral.com/news/story.asp?file=/2007/7/18/music/18329511&sec=music
I’m working on editing some clips my friend recorded to be uploaded to YouTube.
In the meantime, do browse the following pictures. I know they don’t mean much without the sound but I’m working on it.
Percussions without borders. A selection of world beats at it's best. Thump! Wait for the video!
Decorated columns of one of the traditional show houses at the cultural village.
The food sale booths and dining area. Very affordable, they're almost cheap. Don't bother bringing your own because you'll end up wanting to sample at least two dishes. I hope they keep this up. Imagine the food they sell at Sepang F1; yeah, that's expensive rubbish in comparison.
People enjoying the bountiful local and not-so-local delights.
Chilling out by the lake. The weather was generous come evening. It was still bright but there was no ray in sight. That's the magic of the rainforest.
During the concert, Channel V's Marion and Alvey dropped by for some scoops of the event. The crowd started to take pictures of the impromptu set but I remained seated behind them. I didn't want to get in the way of the film crew so I took the only view I ended up with, their royal behinds. Hey, now now, it wasn't me who pushed my way into the seated crowd to get a good angle for TV.
It didn't take long for the seated audience to stand up and be counted. Well, most of them were pushed to the back by the standing and ever-eager-to-dance crowd. In a way, they were forced to get off their buns and shake the bon bons. Not that anyone's complaining of course.
This was when everyone was politely seated for the first show, as requested by the performers, since it was a sacred ritual performed by the local tribe, Mah Meri, first time on stage.
http://star-ecentral.com/news/story.asp?file=/2007/7/18/music/18329511&sec=music
I’m working on editing some clips my friend recorded to be uploaded to YouTube.
In the meantime, do browse the following pictures. I know they don’t mean much without the sound but I’m working on it.
Having Sarawak Laksa at the Santubong Resort restaurant. Affordable and Good.
Members of Inka Marka serving songs from the Andes during one of the workshops at 3pm, Saturday
Percussions without borders. A selection of world beats at it's best. Thump! Wait for the video!
Decorated columns of one of the traditional show houses at the cultural village.
The food sale booths and dining area. Very affordable, they're almost cheap. Don't bother bringing your own because you'll end up wanting to sample at least two dishes. I hope they keep this up. Imagine the food they sell at Sepang F1; yeah, that's expensive rubbish in comparison.
People enjoying the bountiful local and not-so-local delights.
Chilling out by the lake. The weather was generous come evening. It was still bright but there was no ray in sight. That's the magic of the rainforest.
During the concert, Channel V's Marion and Alvey dropped by for some scoops of the event. The crowd started to take pictures of the impromptu set but I remained seated behind them. I didn't want to get in the way of the film crew so I took the only view I ended up with, their royal behinds. Hey, now now, it wasn't me who pushed my way into the seated crowd to get a good angle for TV.
It didn't take long for the seated audience to stand up and be counted. Well, most of them were pushed to the back by the standing and ever-eager-to-dance crowd. In a way, they were forced to get off their buns and shake the bon bons. Not that anyone's complaining of course.
This was when everyone was politely seated for the first show, as requested by the performers, since it was a sacred ritual performed by the local tribe, Mah Meri, first time on stage.
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People say this one was special because it was the tenth year and in conjunction with the visit Malaysia year and 50 years of Malaysian Independence. Two things I hope; one, it gets better every year, two, they stick to the old price of sixty bucks instead of eighty (Yeah, that one million ringgit breakthrough is really mind blowing ain't it, it couldn't be partly because of the twenty ringgit price hike, duhh!)
Sadly, even as we speak, they have probably set the target of 2 million ringgit for next year's festival.
I wonder what 'quality over quantity' really means to the organisers... let's hope for the best shall we.
Other related news links.
Source: TheStarOnline
Ticket sales hits magical RM1m mark
[NATION 16-Jul-2007]
History was made at the 10th Rainforest World Music Festival when ticket sales crossed the million-ringgit mark for the first time.
Rainforest music fest ticket sales cross RM1m mark
[NATION 15-Jul-2007]
The 10th Rainforest World Music Festival, which drew the biggest-ever gathering of music fans here, crossed the million-ringgit mark in ticket sales
Rainforest festival off to rousing start
[NATION 15-Jul-2007]
The 10th Rainforest World Music Festival got off to a rousing start at the Sarawak Cultural Village with stirring performances from eight local and international groups.
Randy's back and awestruck
[NATION 14-Jul-2007]
Multi-instrumentalist Randy Raine-Reusch, one of the founders of the Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF), is back for the 10th edition and is awestruck by its phenomenal growth.
Rainforest music fest kicks off today
[NATION 13-Jul-2007]
The three-day Rainforest World Music Festival starts today at the Sarawak Cultural Village
Drum roll
[SOUNDNSTAGE 13-Jul-2007]
The Aseana Percussion Unit is a band with a lot to look forward to.
Bands start to fly in for weekend of global rhythms
[NATION 11-Jul-2007]
The place to be this weekend is the Sarawak Cultural Village in Santubong, where The Rainforest World Music Festival will take place.
15,000 tickets sold for Rainforest World Music Festival
[NATION 11-Jul-2007]
Ticket sales for the Rainforest World Music Festival this weekend have already hit the 15,000 mark with more expected to be snapped up.
15,000 music fest tickets snapped up
[NATION 12-Jul-2007]
More than 15,000 tickets for the Rainforest World Music Festival have been sold.
Other related news links.
Source: TheStarOnline
Ticket sales hits magical RM1m mark
[NATION 16-Jul-2007]
History was made at the 10th Rainforest World Music Festival when ticket sales crossed the million-ringgit mark for the first time.
Rainforest music fest ticket sales cross RM1m mark
[NATION 15-Jul-2007]
The 10th Rainforest World Music Festival, which drew the biggest-ever gathering of music fans here, crossed the million-ringgit mark in ticket sales
Rainforest festival off to rousing start
[NATION 15-Jul-2007]
The 10th Rainforest World Music Festival got off to a rousing start at the Sarawak Cultural Village with stirring performances from eight local and international groups.
Randy's back and awestruck
[NATION 14-Jul-2007]
Multi-instrumentalist Randy Raine-Reusch, one of the founders of the Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF), is back for the 10th edition and is awestruck by its phenomenal growth.
Rainforest music fest kicks off today
[NATION 13-Jul-2007]
The three-day Rainforest World Music Festival starts today at the Sarawak Cultural Village
Drum roll
[SOUNDNSTAGE 13-Jul-2007]
The Aseana Percussion Unit is a band with a lot to look forward to.
Bands start to fly in for weekend of global rhythms
[NATION 11-Jul-2007]
The place to be this weekend is the Sarawak Cultural Village in Santubong, where The Rainforest World Music Festival will take place.
15,000 tickets sold for Rainforest World Music Festival
[NATION 11-Jul-2007]
Ticket sales for the Rainforest World Music Festival this weekend have already hit the 15,000 mark with more expected to be snapped up.
15,000 music fest tickets snapped up
[NATION 12-Jul-2007]
More than 15,000 tickets for the Rainforest World Music Festival have been sold.
Monday, July 09, 2007
Triple Oh Seven
I was at a wedding last Saturday, as were many of you, most as guests, some as kings and queens of the day.
Hey, what else can I say, it was a happy day.
I didn’t get many pictures because there were two professional photographers and I didn’t want to get in their way and the flow of things.
So, here are the few that I managed to grab at Mike's wedding.
A glimpse of the banner complete with obstructions as I sat politely in Church that afternoon, waiting for the ceremony to start. The names should read Michael Drieberg and Ai Yoon.
After the wedding celebration dinner that night, we took a few pictures, on our way out to congratulate the newly weds. Photos of the dinner? None, because I was busy eating.
The couple, Mike and Ai Yoon. The Single, Agus. The couple, Su Anne and Kuan Ming, both are my university friends.
New friend, Timothy, me, course mate, Kuan Ming and another new friend, Clement.
It was good to see my uni mates again.
Hey, what else can I say, it was a happy day.
I didn’t get many pictures because there were two professional photographers and I didn’t want to get in their way and the flow of things.
So, here are the few that I managed to grab at Mike's wedding.
A glimpse of the banner complete with obstructions as I sat politely in Church that afternoon, waiting for the ceremony to start. The names should read Michael Drieberg and Ai Yoon.
After the wedding celebration dinner that night, we took a few pictures, on our way out to congratulate the newly weds. Photos of the dinner? None, because I was busy eating.
The couple, Mike and Ai Yoon. The Single, Agus. The couple, Su Anne and Kuan Ming, both are my university friends.
New friend, Timothy, me, course mate, Kuan Ming and another new friend, Clement.
It was good to see my uni mates again..
As they say, make love not war.
How does the rest go again?
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Make hay today, because tonight you'll make love in the hay.
Love is in the hair, i mean air.
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I'm making no sense; damn these allergies.
Friday, July 06, 2007
Big chair, big eyes
Chubby cheeks...
My niece two years ago at age of 2++. She just woke up and was feeling fuzzy. Looks like raggedy Ann. It's been a while since I visited them up north. Time to make time.
Uhm... did I do that...?
My niece two years ago at age of 2++. She just woke up and was feeling fuzzy. Looks like raggedy Ann. It's been a while since I visited them up north. Time to make time.
Uhm... did I do that...?Alright folks, have a sweet weekend. I know I will. I'll be at Mike's wedding, yes, the one with the box.
07.07.07 is such a nice date, a Saturday no less. It's surprising people can still get venues for their wedding receptions. Oh, let's not mention 08.08.08 next year! Try book your venue then, If you have, do make sure you are ready for it, i.e. hopelessly attached and ridiculously in love.
Get hitched quick! You only have till 12.12.12
Oh, wouldn't it be cool to have-and-hold the one come 11.11.11
Tuesday, July 03, 2007
I think
This happened a long time ago.
Mike: What are you doing?
Me: I’m thinking
Mike: That’s my line!
Me: What do you mean it’s your line?
Mike: I'm always the one who says ‘I’m thinking. Besides, you're just sitting there, staring blank, doing nothing.
Me: That’s what I do when I think.
Mike: No.
Me: Whatever.
Mike: What are you doing?
Me: I’m thinking
Mike: That’s my line!
Me: What do you mean it’s your line?
Mike: I'm always the one who says ‘I’m thinking. Besides, you're just sitting there, staring blank, doing nothing.
Me: That’s what I do when I think.
Mike: No.
Me: Whatever.
This never happened but I’m making it my line, just in case Mike does it again.
Mike: What are you doing?
Me: See that box?
Mike: Yeah.
Me: See where I am, outside?
Mike: Yeah
Me: I’m thinking!
(I just hope there's a box lying around.)
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