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Monday, November 29, 2010

小提琴手 (xiǎo tí qín shǒu) - Violinist

The Straits Times, June 17, 2009 Wednesday
Source Website: http://www.straitstimes.com/Breaking%2BNews/Singapore/Story/STIStory_391774.html
By Adeline Chia, Arts Reporter, June 17, 2009, Updated 10.13 pm



PHOTO: Tang Tee Khoon (above) takes over the instrument from US-based Singaporean violinist Siow Lee Chin, who was the first beneficiary of the scheme and who played it for eight years.
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http://www.straitstimes.com/Breaking%2BNews/Singapore/Story/STIStory_391774.html


Violinist gets rare violin
SINGAPOREAN violinist Tang Tee Khoon, 25, is the new recipient of a rare Guadagnini violin under the National Arts Council's (NAC) instrument loan scheme.

Other promising musicians who wish to play a fine instrument can also do so in the future, as the council is setting up a $1-million seed fund to acquire new stringed instruments to loan out.

Called the Singapore Musical Instrument Bank, it matches dollar for dollar donations made by corporations and individuals. Private instrument collectors are invited to donate their instruments to the bank.



PHOTO: "Portraits" Violin Recital by Tang Tee Khoon, on 13 Aug 09, 7.30pm Victoria Concert Hall
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Tang takes over the instrument from US-based Singaporean violinist Siow Lee Chin, who was the first beneficiary of the scheme and who played it for eight years.

The US$430,000 (S$648,000) violin was acquired in 2000 with contributions from the Far East Organization, the Lee Foundation and the NAC.

NAC's Guadagnini violin was crafted by J.B. Guadagnini in Milan in 1750.

It will be loaned to Tang for two years until May 2011. The loan period may be renewed, depending on the new round of applications in two years' time.



PHOTO: Wowed audiences in New York, Switzerland and Germany, young violinist Tang Tee Khoon returns to Singapore. http://www.timeoutsingapore.com/music/chamber-music-recitals/portraits-violin-recital-by-tang-tee-khoon?DCMP=OTC-RSS-all


NAC chief executive Lee Suan Hiang said at a press conference yesterday that the violin loan scheme helps young musicians here achieve their full potential.

He said: 'We want them to excel internationally, and to do that, they need more than talent. They need a good instrument to help them produce the best sounds and great tonal colours.'



PHOTO: Ms Tang Tee Khoon’s PORTRAiTS recital
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On Tang's accomplishments, he said: 'She is an accomplished young violinist. She is on the verge of a promising professional career and has won accolades in different parts of the world.'
By Adeline Chia, Arts Reporter, June 17, 2009, Updated 10.13 pm



PHOTO: 小提琴手 (xiǎo tí qín shǒu) - Violinist
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PHOTO: Are you having a laugh? Read in the paper that two violinists were warned about practising their violin inside their home because of complaints from the neighbours that their actions were regarded as 'anti-social behaviour'.......... They were warned to desist - or face prosecution!!.........
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PHOTO: Catya Maré The Solo Violinist
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PHOTO: Catya Maré “Destination Love” released worldwide in February 2010.
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http://www.inklessmagazine.com/?p=1290



PHOTO: Classical violinist, Sarah Chang Born to Korean-American parents, Sarah was recognised as a child prodigy early on. She made her first record at the age of nine, possibly the youngest violinist ever to do that.
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http://foongpc.blogspot.com/2008/12/my-favourite-violinist.html



PHOTO: Desislava Marinova, Bulgaria
http://www.youngartists.org/images/artists/Marinova%20Desislava%20violinist%202009.jpg
http://www.ipalpiti.org/artists2009.htm



PHOTO: Alfiya Latypova, Tatarstan
http://www.youngartists.org/images/artists/Alfiya_violin2009.jpg
http://www.ipalpiti.org/artists2009.htm



PHOTO: Aisha Dossumova, Kazakhstan
http://www.youngartists.org/images/artists/dossumovaross.jpg
http://www.ipalpiti.org/artists2009.htm




沈文程－心事誰人知

From: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Ree6Leg0qg&feature=related

作詞：蔡振南　作曲：蔡振南
*心事那沒講出來　
有誰人會知 有時陣想要訴出　
滿腹的悲哀 踏入七逃界　
是阮不應該 如今想反悔　
誰人肯諒解 心愛你那有瞭解　
請你著忍耐 男性不是沒目屎　
只是不敢流出來*



明日之星3月21日第22集-向蕙玲開場演唱心事無人知

From: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=viPE-dDni1I&feature=related




PHOTO: Amazing violinist Lucia Micarelli
In her signature dress and bare feet, Lucia Micareli played a couple numbers with Chris Botti standing on the grass at the edge of the crowd.
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Sunday, August 1, 2010

Who's that girl?

TODAY THURSDAY, JULY 29, 2010, PAGE T4, ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC
From: http://imcms2.mediacorp.sg/CMSFileserver/documents/006/PDF/20100729/2907FTP004.pdf
Website: http://www.todayonline.com/Entertainment/Music/EDC100729-0000062/Whos-that-girl?
By Christopher Toh, christophertoh@mediacorp.com.sg



PHOTO: Local star, Chen Meixin, on the rise, talks about releasing that all-important debut album http://imcms2.mediacorp.sg/cmsfileserver/showimageCC.aspx?450&338&f=1915&img=1915_246003.jpg&h=450&w=338
http://www.todayonline.com/Entertainment/Music/EDC100729-0000062/Whos-that-girl?
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TODAY THURSDAY, JULY 29, 2010, PAGE T4, ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC


The next Stefanie Sun?

Chinese pop singer Meixin's debut album is the culmination of three years' work. "That I can actually come up with this album is a big achievement," she said. "As I was always in China and Taiwan filming, I didn't have time to get into the studio. I'd be filming for one week before I could record some songs. So I'd be shuttling from China to Singapore. It's tiring, but you get used to it."



PHOTO: Meixin, the next Stefanie Sun?
TODAY THURSDAY, JULY 29, 2010, PAGE T4, ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC


A plus for Meixin is that she managed to get her original composition, Because I Love You, on the album. "That's my first song. It's drawn from a bit of my life and the people I know," she said.


PHOTO: Chen Meixin,
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http://www.todayonline.com/Entertainment/Music/EDC100729-0000062/Whos-that-girl?


"I used to write songs, but not all of them were very good. This is a simple song, but I think that makes it easier for people to remember. Besides, it's the first time I'm doing this."



PHOTO: Chen Meixin,
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Meixin said her dream is to collaborate with her idol, local superstar Stefanie Sun.

"She's one of Singapore's biggest stars. I think her songs are really great. I love her albums and her songs really touch me. If I could cover her songs, that would be great. But then again, she's already done them so well, how can I compete with that?"
By Christopher Toh, christophertoh@mediacorp.com.sg



PHOTO: Local star, Chen Meixin,
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TODAY THURSDAY, JULY 29, 2010, PAGE T4, ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC
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Thursday, July 22, 2010

Gem of a debut

TODAY THURSDAY JULY 22, 2010, ENTERTAINMENT, PAGE T7
From http://imcms2.mediacorp.sg/CMSFileserver/documents/006/PDF/20100722/2207MVP007.pdf
CD Reviews by Christopher Toh



PHOTO: Chen Meixin (陈美心)
TODAY THURSDAY JULY 22, 2010, ENTERTAINMENT, PAGE T7


Loving you, by Chen Meixin (陈美心)
It has taken some time, about three years, but homegrown Mandarin singer Chen Meixin has finally released her first album.


PHOTO: Macy Chen Mei Xin (陈美心)
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Website: http://asiangirls88.com/2010/05/singapore-beautiful-actress-macy-chen-mei-xin-%E9%99%88%E7%BE%8E%E5%BF%83/


According to the singer, it took so long because she could only record in between filming commitments, she starred in TV offerings such as The Illusionist, Dear Dear Son-In-Law, Guangdong Master and the subway drama, A Starry Night; as well as hosting shows such as Way To Go and On The Beat 2.



PHOTO: Chen Meixin (陈美心)
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She’s shifting gears to concentrate on her music career. For now, at least. And judging by this album, it’s a career that could possibly see her in good stead.

Vocally, Meixin sits somewhere in between Kit Chan and Stefanie Sun, slightly less depth than the former, but with more emotion than the latter.



PHOTO: Chen Meixin (陈美心)
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Loving You isn’t her first release though. In 2007, she released her EP, In An Instant, which was produced by renown music producer Lee Wei Song.

This album kind of builds on that: All the songs here are ballads that allow her to show off her full vocal range. Because I Love You, Finally Realised and Leave have just the right amount of musical empathy from the up-and-coming star.



PHOTO: Chen Meixin (陈美心)
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True, it’s not all polished, but a diamond in the rough is still a diamond.



PHOTO: Chen Meixin (陈美心) and friend
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And if she continues to put her shoulder to the wheel, Meixin will surely get there.
CD Reviews by Christopher Toh




PHOTO: Macy Chen Mei Xin (陈美心)
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Website: http://asiangirls88.com/2010/05/singapore-beautiful-actress-macy-chen-mei-xin-%E9%99%88%E7%BE%8E%E5%BF%83/



PHOTO: Macy Chen Mei Xin (陈美心)
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PHOTO: Macy Chen Mei Xin (陈美心)
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PHOTO: Macy Chen Mei Xin (陈美心)
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Website: http://pl.cqnews.net/wy/201002/t20100223_4122759.htm



PHOTO: Macy Chen Mei Xin (陈美心)
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Website: http://pl.cqnews.net/wy/201002/t20100223_4122759.htm



PHOTO: Macy Chen Mei Xin (陈美心)
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Website: http://pl.cqnews.net/wy/201002/t20100223_4122759.htm



PHOTO: Macy Chen Mei Xin (陈美心)
http://pl.cqnews.net/wy/201002/W020100223351286884337.jpg
Website: http://pl.cqnews.net/wy/201002/t20100223_4122759.htm



PHOTO: Macy Chen Mei Xin (陈美心)
http://asiangirls88.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Macy-Chen-Mei-Xin-%C3%A9%E2%84%A2%CB%86%C3%A7%C2%BE%C5%BD%C3%A5%C2%BF%C6%92-4.jpg
Website: http://asiangirls88.com/2010/05/singapore-beautiful-actress-macy-chen-mei-xin-%E9%99%88%E7%BE%8E%E5%BF%83/




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Friday, January 29, 2010

Girl Power - Female singer-songwriters come to the fore

TODAY, Friday January 29, 2010, PLUS MUSIC, PAGE 1
http://imcms2.mediacorp.sg/CMSFileserver/documents/006/pdf/20100129/2901FCL003.pdf
By CHRISTOPHER TOH, christophertoh@mediacorp.com.sg

Female singer-songwriters come to the fore


PHOTO: TODAY, Friday January 29, 2010, PLUS MUSIC, PAGE 1
http://imcms2.mediacorp.sg/CMSFileserver/documents/006/pdf/20100129/2901FCL003.pdf


WHETHER it’s Joni Mitchell, Kate Bush, Suzanne Vega, Tori Amos, Alicia Keys or Rachael Yamagata, female singer-songwriters have somehow always managed to fire our imagination more so than their male counterparts (barring, perhaps, Bob Dylan).

Maybe it’s the way they can somehow evoke more emotion in their delivery, or the way they make their voice as malleable as their musical styles; or maybe they just write better songs.

Whatever the case may be, there’ll always be a place in our hearts for the woman who’s not afraid to eviscerate her innermost feelings and put them into song. Which is why we at Today were more than happy to speak to women who have made a mark in the music scene both overseas and in Singapore.


ALARICE THIO
Born in New Zealand, Alarice (pronounced air-lerreese) Thio is truly a “woman of the world”, having grown up in various countries around the world including India, UAE, Indonesia, Japan, Singapore and Australia, where she’s lived for eight years now.

She says she still feels Singaporean though — “My parents are Singaporean and my extended family is all here, only my brother is in Australia,” she said — and hopes to be able to play her music all around the region.

Her first EP, Songs For A Season (2008) was released to fair reviews and now she’s upped the ante with her second release, Sunday Afternoon, which was launched earlier this month. So far, the reception has been positive.

Her gig at the Esplanade last night was sold out, but fans can still catch her at Oosh this Sunday afternoon — no pun intended.

So what are the songs about?
The single Sunday Afternoon, I call my Jason Mraz-y, Colbie Caillat-y song — a happy, upbeat, cheeky song about a girl liking a guy but him not getting it. The other songs are about my life experiences and about my faith as well.

Some singer-songwriters need a ‘cabin in the woods’ to write. What about you?
Er, a lot of my songwriting usually takes place in the bathroom — but not when I’m doing any business! It’s because the bathroom acoustics are great for natural reverb, it’s almost like a karaoke room. And I think it sounds good, you tend to sing better and get better songs. At least I think so. I choose to write when I have a feeling that I need to get out.

You’re not comfortable on stage. True?
I still have stage fright. Yes, I’ve been doing this for a few years but it’s always good to have a bit of butterflies in the stomach, right? It motivates you. You need a bit of adrenaline, right? But no, it’s not easy for me to be onstage. Yes, I know it’s a contradiction, like why am I singing when I don’t like being onstage, right?

So, why should someone watch your show?
People say I sound a lot better live than on CD. When you do live, you get to share your stories with the audience, which you don’t get on the CD.

By CHRISTOPHER TOH, christophertoh@mediacorp.com.sg



PHOTO: Catch Alarice Thio this Sunday, 3pm at Oosh (22 Dempsey Road). Tickets at $15 ($20 at the door),
order them at www.alaricemusic.com/component/ticketmaster/event/2-31-jan-2010-at-oosh.html.
TODAY, Friday January 29, 2010, PLUS MUSIC, PAGE 1
http://imcms2.mediacorp.sg/CMSFileserver/documents/006/pdf/20100129/2901FCL003.pdf



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