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Showing posts with label CONCERT 2010. Show all posts
Showing posts with label CONCERT 2010. Show all posts
Mokhtar Hassan - Percussionist Perfectionist
Thursday, August 12, 2010
When original Silver Strings drummer Danny Boy was unable to perform with the band for the Esplanade Concert 2010, Audie Ng (band leader) requested the presence of Neu Faces drummer Mokhtar Hassan (image) to hit the skins that evening.
Without much ado Mokhtar joined us, but only temporarily, to be the latest line-up of the Silver Strings. Mokhtar presently plays with the Neu Faces and was with them even before their first European tour in 1984. The group had toured Europe and covered Finland, Switzerland, Austria and Germany then.
A professional all the way, Mokhtar approached me with his metronome when I told him he was playing too fast while accompanying me with Paul Anka's Diana.
"Let's use this," he said, showing me the gadget, "and get the song properly performed on stage." We got it right the second time.
Mochtar drums with accuracy and panache, peaking his best when he accompanied me hitting, Mean Woman Blues and Singing The Blues. Like his drums, he is tough, solid and perfect. Thanks Mokhtar.
Image/Original article: Andy Lim.
The Silver Strings Entertain At Jamiyah Home
NATIONAL DAY CELEBRATION AT JAMIYAH HOME FOR AGED:
Andy (image: 1) fronted the Silver Strings to entertain the folks at the Jamiyah Home For The Aged - Darul Takrim (images 2, 3, 4) at No 1 Tampines Avenue 3, Singapore, on 7th August, 2010. In the evening, the group appeared at the Esplanade for a second show, entertaining National Day revellers and tourists who flock the Marina Bay area to have a good time.
Also performing that afternoon were Henry Suriya, Max Surin and Ramon Rahmat with Jerry Fernandez as compere. The ladies and men at the home enjoyed themselves by singing and dancing with wild enjoyment. Most let their hair down - if they had any left - while the rest enjoyed the music with quiet ease.
While Henry sang his classic, Love Is A Golden Ring, Maxie sang, Within You Remain (Wo Ai Nee), the big Tokyo Square hit and Ramon (from The Blackjacks) gave his rendition of Sway with much verve and vitality. The evening ended with Burung Kakak Tuah (Anneke Gronloh) and My Way (Paul Anka), sung by all the musicians and Organising Committee. On the whole, it was a riotous affair.
More about Max Surin and Ramon Rahmat soon.
Image: from Website.
Original article: Andy Lim
Brian Richmond With SS Supporter Backstage
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Backstage with Brian Richmond, MC for the 'Journey Through Local Music Concert' and DJ for Media Corps GOLD 90.5FM. With him is KM, a good friend and fan of Andy with Silver Strings group.A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL WHO ATTENDED THE CONCERT. THE ENCORE FROM THE 60s MUSIC FANS WAS STUPENDOUS!
Song Programme - Silver Strings Concert 2010
As requested by Steven Farram, (Comment: Aug 10, 2010 7:40 am) the programme of songs on the 7th August, 2010 held at the Esplanade, Singapore. The Silver Strings (Instrumental):
1. FBI
2. Kontiki
Andy (Vocals):
1. Diana
2. Outsider
3. Fireball XL5
4. Singin' The Blues
5. Red River Rock
6. Mean Woman Blues
Mokhtar (Vocals/Drummer):
1. Wonderful World
Bobo (Vocals/Lead/Rhythm Guitar):
1. Can't Help Falling In Love (Raggae)
Henry Suriya (Vocals):
1. Happy Happy Birthday Baby
2. Love Is A Golden Ring
3. Great Pretender
Finale (Vocals/The Silver Strings):
1. Hey Jude
The Silver Strings, Mysterians Play 60s Songs
Sunday, August 8, 2010
Silver Strings accompanying Henry Suriya: Outdoor Theatre Esplanade: 7 Aug 2010Image above: Mysterians entertaining the crowd on the same evening.
Image: Lim Kuan Min Collection.
Image: Lim Kuan Min Collection.
Esplanade Outdoor Theatre: 7th August 2010 With 'The Silver Strings' & 'The Mysterians'
Sunday, August 1, 2010
CELEBRATE SINGAPORE'S 45 BIRTHDAY2 Days B4 National Day Parade 2010
Sat: A Journey Through Local Music
RE- LIVE THE SOUNDS OF THE 60s:
The Mysterians will perform their hits while 60s crooners Henry Suriya and Andy will reunite with The Silver Strings.
RE- LIVE THE SOUNDS OF THE 60s:
The Mysterians will perform their hits while 60s crooners Henry Suriya and Andy will reunite with The Silver Strings.
Top off the evening in a sing-along with The Mysterians when they play familiar favourites!
7.30pm – 8.15pm The Mysterians.
8.45pm – 9.45pm The Silver Strings with Andy n Henry Suriya.
10.15pm – 11.00pm The Mysterians.
Hosted by: Brian Richmond.
Information:
http://www.esplanade.com.sg/whats_on/programme_info/a_journey_through_local_music1/index.jsp
Image: http://www.ndp.org.sg/
Indie-pendence Day - Singapore Birthday Bash
Saturday, July 31, 2010
6 Aug 2010, FriIt’s indie-pendence day as we open the celebrations for the birthday bash at the Outdoor Theatre. Get your fix of great music from some of the most celebrated Singapore bands today.
8.45 – 9.30pm B-Quartet
10 – 10.45pm
The Great Spy Experiment
7 Aug 2010, Sat
Relive the sounds of the 60s to 80s!
The Mysterians will perform their hits such as Please Don’t Tease, while 60s heart-throb crooners Henry Suriya and Andy will reunite with the Silver Strings. Top off the evening in a Sing-along with The Mysterians when they play familiar favourites!
Hosted by Brian Richmond.
7.30 – 8.15pm The Mysterians
8.45 – 9.45pm Henry Suriya and Andy with Silver Strings
10.15 – 11pm The Mysterian
7.30 – 8.15pm The Mysterians
8.45 – 9.45pm Henry Suriya and Andy with Silver Strings
10.15 – 11pm The Mysterian
8 Aug 2010, Sun
Melissa Fitzgerald – daughter of Thunderbirds front-man Derek – gives new life to the band’s top hits. The talented Vadham family reunites with Moses, performing Gingerbread classic Roses, Regina delivering good ol’ country tunes and the siblings singing Sausalito in tribute to the late Chris Vadham of Western Union Band.
Terry Mortimer of Tony & Terry, and Peter Diaz of The Surfers, will bring you memorable rock and roll hits.
Hosted by Brian Richmond.
7.30 – 8.15pm Melissa Fitzgerald
8.45 – 9.45pm The Vadhams
10.15 – 11pm Terry Mortimer & Peter Diaz
Images/Information: artitude-u-art.blogspot.com/2010/01/esplanade...
http://www.esplanade.com/whats_on/programme_info/a_journey_through_local_music1/index.jsp
Menyusuri Perjalanan Muzik Tempatan Ogos 2010 Dengan 'Silver Strings' Dan 'Mysterians'
Friday, July 30, 2010
HARI KEBANGSAAN SINGAPURA 2010"Sepanjang empat hari, cerita kita akan dsampaikan melalui muzik dan puisi seniman tanahair. Menampilkan lagu-lagu kegemaran Singapura hingga ke gabungan etnik kontemporari dan puisi, buat seis keluarga.
Berhiburlah dengan lagu-lagu hebat dendangan kugiran-kugiran indie Singapura masakini. Hidupkan kembali muzik 60an hingga 80an! The Mysterians bakal membawakan lagu-lagu hits mereka sementara penyayi pujaan Henry Suriya dan Andy Young akan bergabung dengan The Silver Strings.
Akhirnya malam anda dengan nyanyian bersama dalam rangkaian lagu-lagu kegemaran ramai oleh The Mysterians. Persembahan ini diacarakan oleh Brian Richmond dari Media-Corps Class 90.5FM, Singapura."
Informasi: Esplanade Presents Programme
Imej: www.esplanade.com/
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