Ark Analogy!!!

Hmm.

Allow me to introduce my new band, named Ark Analogy. You must be wondering why the naming of my trio has taken so long. Well one of the reasons is that we were focussing more on the music of the band, rather than the image or even the name. Music is our priority here, anyway.

So, why "Ark Analogy"?

I'm sure all of us have heard or have read about the ancient tale of Noah's Ark. Long and short of it is that God came in a dream to a man named Noah, and God told Noah to build a huge vessel to contain a male and female specimen of every living creature on earth. Noah was supposed to bring his family aboard, and the moment he shut the boat, God caused the heavens to rain so much that the whole world was flooded and everybody except those onboard the Ark perished.

So why the "Ark Analogy" then? Well the whole idea of the term "Ark" is that we want to be the vehicle of musical expression that literally floats above the dead scum that we to disassociate ourselves with. Do note, it's a disassociation, not a dissing of the music that we do not enjoy. Our primary musical direction is old-school rock and roll. Simple, short and sweet with the good ol' guitar solo thrown in for good measure. And the word "Analogy" speaks for itself regarding why the band is named as such. Confused?

Who are in "Ark Analogy"? We have 3 musicians in, including Mervyn (Drums / percussion), Boon (Bass), and myself on guitar and vocals. We hope to have gigs soon, and any notification will be via this blog and msn.

Cheers,

Crawldaddy

Workworkworkworkwork

Hmm.

Huff... working tomorrow, mainly by myself at Maestro @ Esplanade. I hope nothing goes out of place, though. Actually, today marked the end of a 4-lesson beginners' course in which I actually taught someone how to play guitar.

I hope I did a relatively good job... but frankly my student was blissfully acceptive of the knowledge which I chose to impart. Also I have to say that she has the potential to go far in the field of playing guitar. In fact she improved so quickly I personally felt that she could be what I am currently (given the right amount of effort and passion into playing) in slightly under 7 years.

However, work matters seem to be taking a turn for the good. I've got a model-making job for an MNC that promises to have good pay *big grin*. Apart from that, my attachment company DX also got back to me regarding some part-time work. So that pretty much means on top of the model-making job, part-time work at DX and working and teaching at Maestro I'll be completely tied down until the holiday at the end of April.

Oh yeah, had a makan-cum-chill-out just now with skinny pole. I had a great time... something which is rare nowadays considering it didn't involve a pint of ale, which goes to show that a boy's night on the town isn't the only thing which is fun. Don't worry, I promise I'll find my bearings, and I apologise once again for making us walk all over bugis.


Cheers,

Crawldaddy

It was ooookkkkaaaaaayyy lah

Hmm.

Well the Tan Kah Kee presentation for my bicycle stand went rather blandly today. General reception was initially rather warm, but it soon turned lukewarm once I had finished explaining how it worked and what the dimensions and materials it was made out of.

I suppose since the panel of judges comprised mainly of middle-aged engineering folk who probably have little sympathy for a little thing called a 'design concept", the whole hope of my concept actually even making it past them is a slim as George Bush ever getting a third term in office even if the United States Constitution allowed it.

Anyway. Before all of that happened, I had went out on Friday evening to Molly's for an evening of song, drink and cameraderie with my drummer, Mervyn and of course the inimitable Gerry Cox.

In short, I had alot of fun, drank my beer and sang my head off both during Gerry's set and when I had the chance to get onstage myself. I'm glad I kind of got high before the "big day", but heck.. I designed that bicycle stand at THIS same time of the year, LAST YEAR. If you can imagine how jaded I am with this concept... it's like how countless of americans are pissed off with Simon Cowell.

But I'll keep my fingers crossed, just in case :P


Cheers,

Crawldaddy

The Trio Is Complete

Hmm.

After months of hanging around and looking for people, with a couple of false starts and disappointments.. the trio is finally complete. Well at least it looks promisingly intact.

Today's jam went rather smoothly.. despite the rain which delayed our bassist and threatened to soak my guitar and pedalboard, Mervyn and myself managed to scrape off the rust of our musical skills and managed to warm up before the mystery man arrived. His name is Boon.

We jammed a couple of songs.. including one which I had completely forgotten about:

1. Highway To Hell (a nut or too loose but still having a solid foundation)
2. You Shook Me All Night Long (my bad on the solo squeals)
3. I Believe In A Thing Called Love (yes, ladies and gentlemen.. with the assistance from Boon for lead vocal during the chorus)
4. Communication Breakdown (he managed to nail the chorus bassline!!!)
5. Whole Lotta Love (still needs a little tweak here and there but most of the pieces are definitely in place)

I hope we can take things slowly... and build up our repertoire as time passes by :) Please pray for me that this line-up will be stable and we can have a good time jamming and hopefully performing together in future.


Cheers,

Crawldaddy

And it's all over now.

Hmm.

Sorry not in a fantistically blogger mode right now. Shall give you all a low-down on the happenings recently.

1. Fusion show is over, my face appeared in the 10/03/07 Straits times Life Section due to a featuring of NYP's ID graduating batch showcases :D
2. as a result of the fusion show I do believe I lost 2kg.
3. Of the 100 namecards I printed out, only 11 are left (might be less now).
4. Started work at Maestro Guitars at Esplanade (in front of Haegen Daz).
5. Work today was good :) managed to sell 3 guitars plus a few miscellaneous items.

Tomorrow would herald the start of my recording of my original materials.. hopefully I would not be interrupted by the old folks XD

Tuesday evening ushers in the audition of a new bassist. I pray that it would go smoothly and fruitfully.

Wednesday is the trial presentation for the Tan Kah Kee Young Inventor's Award interview. My bicycle stand (which was also featured in the newspaper article) managed to enter the 2nd round of entries. Praying hard for progress.

Anything else I'll update you guys lah. LOL.


Cheers,

Errik

Helpless, helpless, helpless

Hmm.

Oh my.. stoned out of my mind with my bicycle model. Must be all the dust getting into my head through sanding my model. I've never felt so helpless and deflated. Perhaps yes I have felt so deflated but not through a static object that is not even complete!

I hope I'll manage to finish up my model in time. I hope. let's hope Eddy Murphy will uplift my spirits =D


Cheers,

Crawldaddy