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Jay Soto

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Genre: Jazz
Released 28 April 2009
© 2009 Nu Groove Music

Rating: 4/5 I like it! Perfect for weekend, sunny day, rainy day, everyday!

Award winning musician, singer and composer, Jay Soto draws upon a diverse background to form his unique style. Studying drums at age 5 and piano at age 7, Soto picked up his favorite instrument, guitar, at age 12. His early years were diverse with sound, ranging from Beethoven to Church hymns. Read more on last.fm

Jay Soto represents a new generation of musicians and he’s ready to make his mark. He’s not only a guitarist but a songwriter, engineer and producer. It’s nice to see someone with that much talent, energy and enthusiasm emerge on the scene, creating a fresh sound.
-Jeff Lorber

Monthly Playlist for April 2009

Playlist for April 2009


CAC+US 2009

CAC+US (read: Cactus) is an annual showcase by eight sub-clubs under NUS Cultural Activities Club. This show includes dance performances by Social and Ballroom, d’Hoppers, Jazzttitude and Lindy Hop, as well as musical performances by Voices, Resonance, Guitar and Angklung Ensemble.

cactus CAC+US 2009

Sunday, 29 Mar 2009 at 8.00 PM
@ The Republic Cultural Centre (TRCC)
Shuttle bus service from Woodlands MRT is available at 7.15 PM, 7.30 PM and 7.45 PM
Tickets are priced at $12

Wanna get the ticket?
Email me directly, via contact form, or leave a comment below. (:

I’ll be there as a part of the performing group: Angklung Ensemble, playing Naik Delman and Mamma Mia! Hey, you can watch our past group performance on this facebook video clip. Both songs in that video clip are traditional folk songs which are popular among Javanese and most Indonesian kids.

What’s different in this CAC+US show is that we’re gonna play one traditional song and then followed by a pop song Mamma Mia! This is our first pop song performance this year! Hmm… I think it’s interesting to hear a pop song in a different traditional twist. hehee…

The two songs from Angklung Ensemble is just a small part of twenty cultural performances of live music and dazzling display of diverse dance genre. Here’s the complete list:

Introduction Item by all sub-clubs
This marks the official start of CAC+US’09. Each of the 8 sub-clubs has come together to put up a stunning display of music and dance. Sit back and rock along with us as you listen to the live music performed by the musical sub-clubs ad feast your eyes on the dazzling display of diverse dance genres!

Please Don’t Beat It by Guitar
A mash up of Michael Jackson’s ‘Beat It’ and Rihanna’s ‘Please Don’t Stop The Music’. Look forward to an interesting mash up done with a live band and a technically challenging electric guitar solo originally played by guitar virtuoso Eddie Van Halen.

Gin Ironoi-Aikawa Nanase by Guitar
In contrast to “Please Don’t Beat It”, experience raw elements of guitar playing in this item. Originally, this piece requires the use of synthesizers, but it will be replaced by an electric guitar and incorporated with the classical guitar in Guitar club’s special arrangement of “Gin Ironoi”.

?????? by Voices
To live, to dream, to brave life’s challenges and to experience life to its fullest forms the main crux of ??????. This is a heavy metal rock song about breaking free from the shackles of mundane life and jetting off to a vibrant brand of lifestyle – so be prepared to rock with its catchy groove.

3-7-21 by Voices
3-7-21, is a jazzy and groovy number that challenges and showcases the vocalists’ wide vocal range. The song emphasises the very essence of producing good music, which is all about fun, creativity and pushing one’s limits.

Bad Boy by Voices
Bad Boy, a groovy and heavily hiphop-flavoured pop song fusing electronic music with a sexy tune, is originally sung by popular South Korean singer Son Dam Bi. Riding on the popularity of the Korean pop music industry, Voices would like to wow the audience with their very own rendition of “Bad Boy” coupled with catchy dance moves, showcasing a wide diversity of music genres.

Satisfy My Soul by Social and Ballroom
The Rumba, often dubbed the ‘Dance of Love’, is a slow, sensuous and romantic dance that often showcases the flirtation and expression of emotions between a couple. Tonight’s performance highlights the lady in particular, as she moves to the rhythmic Latin beat in a seductive dance to attract her man.

Nosey Parkers by Jazzttitude
A group of busybodies and a squabbling couple cross paths in a park. Does love come a minute too late or do the nosey parkers help love find a second chance?

Let’s Dance by d’Hoppers
From hard hits and groove to girl power to smooth and sharp moves, let D’hoppers share with you what they love to do. Let’s dance!

Guest Performance by Project Z
A guest item showing a fushion of hip hop, jazz and funk!

Naik Delman by Angklung Ensemble
A popular traditional tune epitomizing a horse ride.

Mamma Mia! by Angklung Ensemble
Mamma Mia! An ABBA classic played on traditional instruments.

I’m Feeling You by Resonance
Originally sung by Michelle Branch, this catchy song is sure to entertain. But what would a familiar song sound like without the instruments? This time, you are going to find out.

Girls In The Spotlight by d’Hoppers
An item featuring Girls’ Hiphop at its most energetic and vivacious, sit back and enjoy as our girls take the stage and wow you with their moves!

Chattanooga Choo Chattanooga Choo Chattanooga Choo Chattanooga Choo Ch’boogie by Lindy Hop
Choo choo choo choo… Is that the Chattanooga choo choo choo choo ch’boogie? Let’s swing on board, ‘bout a quarter to four, with our lindyhoppers, jack mac and all.

All That Jazz by Social and Ballroom
This classy and sexy number begins with the hot and sultry Tango and displays the intense and raw aggression of a man for a woman. It then progresses into the lively, energetic and joyful jive which culminates in a spectacular, exhilarant finish.

Ue Wo Muite Arukou by Resonance
Known more popularly as Sukiyaki, this is one lighthearted and relaxing tune. Sit back and enjoy as we deliver this song to you, but this time with a slight twist of jazz!

True Colours by Resonance
A classic by Phil Collins, but it might be more solemn than you remember it to be. Let us reflect on the purity of the human heart, even when grief and strife might have corroded its surface.

Love Games by Jazzttitude
Let your hair down and get steamy as we spice up the night with this sexy number. Playing Love Games has never been this seductive – so, as Lady GaGa commands, get your ass squeezed by sexy Cupid too as you play along with us!

The Streets by d’Hoppers
“You can dance anywhere, even if only in your heart.” –Unknown

Put Your Records On

Karen introduced me this lovely song by Corinne Bailey Rae. It instantly became my favorite in 2006 and played in repeat mode for weeks. emoticon grin Put Your Records On

The song is buried in my massive music library and I haven’t heard it since then. A few weeks ago I heard this song played on the radio. I jumped to youtube, searching for its video clip. I found the official music video clip along with many variations, including this cool a cappella “Put Your Records On”. Check it out:

“Here Lies Love” Website

You have seen the posters and read Reasons to watch Here Lies Love. Now, don’t miss the musical’s beautiful website; read the storyline, casts details, and more details at:

http://www.kentridge.nus.edu.sg/here_lies_love

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Here Lies Love

Reasons to watch Here Lies Love, Hall Production 0809:

  1. Get in the mood for love
    Valentine’s Day takes place the day after production, so what better way to get into the Valentine mood than by coming for a musical about love? Bring a date and feel the romance.
  2. Great songs
    This year’s songs range from jazz, rock to bossa nova and will be played by our very own KR band.
  3. Costumes by professional fashion stylist Vik Lim
    Seen the production posters around hall and NUS? Come for production and watch stylist Vik Lim lend his magic touch to the cast and ensemble’s costumes.
  4. Support your fellow KR talents
    Come and watch this labour of love by nearly 80 of KR’s residents. We need your support to make this show a success!

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Juliet

We don’t need happy endings. What’s the point of a happy ending when we don’t believe in happiness?

– Juliet

a Kent Ridge Hall Musical Production: Here Lies Love

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Romeo

How can you rewrite what is past? How can you recast the blood on your hands into diamonds?

– Romeo

a Kent Ridge Hall Musical Production: Here Lies Love

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Paris

She wears that velvet glove: with one hand she’ll stroke a dove, the other she’ll break its neck.

– Paris

a Kent Ridge Hall Musical Production: Here Lies Love

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The Director

What’s art but a shadow of our lives?
What’s life but a shadow of the truth?

– The Director

a Kent Ridge Hall Musical Production: Here Lies Love

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