Saturday, May 31, 2008
Oh shit!!.... I forgot there's gonna be a big gathering at home today. All the relatives, far and near, coming down for a family get-together. Mom and dad leaving for 3 weeks to Saudi Arabia for UMRAH. I'm getting a lil' jittery about everyone coming over. Its gonna start all over again....!
As this post is being written, I've got 4 aunties bitching about me in the living room. Nothing bad, they're just bitching about why I'm still a SUDA (Single, Unattached and Desperately Available). My sis just came in and told me that they invited some 'potential candidates' over this afternoon...!! No shit!! 'Potential candidates'....??!! wtf!! What am I exactly? Rapunzel? Ugly Princess? err... I mean prince.....
Anyway, it should be interesting if someone really come. I'm gonna be at my utmost best........ my first line is...."Hi, my Sikh name is Hardick, can I call u Sukhdeep?" (pronounce suck-deep)
"And btw, do you have $200k, I need a BMW325i........."
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Somehow, somewhere..... I think Natalie Imbruglia or Johan Lippowitz saw a video of the Zouk's Mambo nights or dbl O's Retro Metro. I don't think its gonna catch on in the states but its a good tool for LOSERS to be noticed. So, here goes. Do you synchronized dancing and show it to the world......
Even if Natalie Imbruglia keeps doing this, I still think she is HOT!! Always be!!
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
There you go! The anniversary party was a blast...... No cheesy gimmicks, lame deco or crappy performances. For once it looked like a real club, sound like a real club and reacted like a real club. Music was pretty lame but that's what the brand is all about, the locals, heartlanders, who just wanna party to something that they can relate to. I would have love to play for a lil' bit but, it would have caused major problems. When things really went well and good, everyone wanna claim victory. Its there for the take. I'm not hard-up for such glory anymore coz I know I'm capable of bigger things.
As promised, we painted Orchard Road in purple last Friday. Everybody saw what we did on the streets. The club was slammed from the moment doors open and showed good figures in the book, despite of free-flow in the early part of the night. As I've promised, PRB did earn the respect it deserves from a different group of clientel. As promised, it broke the room's sales figures. As promised, the band got the recognition it deserves despite of how they were dressed. As promised, my boys performed like it was their last night in the club. As promised, I stood sober at the end of the night. As promised, I delivered what was expected.
That's all folks......... I've delivered my promises. I don't owe anyone anything. I didn't give up on anything, anybody........ Its time for me to earn what I deserve all these while........ the recognition and respect of a "TEAM PLAYER'......... somewhere else, doing something else.
Thank you for the 'music'.
Saturday, May 24, 2008
I thought the were no more Mat Rock in existence. It has become extinct. All 'mat Rock' are now listening to RnB/Hip Hop. Back then, only 'Mats' listening to rock and a few crazy 'Ah Bengs' listen to Rock music..... Now, tables have been turned. More Bengs listen to Rock, and more Mats listen to Euro Techno/Trash and RnB.
However, last night a few Mat Rock was seen at the anniversary party. Apparently, they rocked the night which was appreciated by some very very important people. A wise old man once told me....... (with his bong in his hand)
"Rock will never die, coz the Dogs never lie....."
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Its really gonna be interesting what can happen during the grand finals at Ministry of Sound on 29th June. Not sure what the judges may think of the finalist, but lets hope everyone will enjoy their sets. Btw, I'll be doing the warm-ups........ don't expect anything special. Maybe I'll follow like Peter Hook or Tiesto - put iPod under the console and act like you really mixing. Apparently, the local punters kinda enjoy such gimmicks, and would pay good money to watch such acts.
Speaking of 'funky DJs'....... here's an "old Hip Hopper"..... not old skool hip hop, but OLD HIP HOP!......... DJ Kimochi 6 with the limited edition Akademiks sweats, came all the way from Brooklyn New York. He also happens to be the last surviving member of the Bloods family in Asia........
This will also be the last time that anyone see me playing with the band. I'm gonna let PAGEBREAK take the stage on their own...... no more guest bassist. Someone said, "Everything also you can do, let others have the chance....." - Sure, bring the OTHERS........
See la...... now got guest guitarist also.......... I think we need a bigger stage so that everyone can come up and jam...... the people on stage is more than the people coming to watch us play on Tuesdays.
Its getting pretty boring and predictable, isn't it? The way they played is very beautiful... to some, its called "the Total of Total Football" - whatever it means. However, the standard is way above majority of the English clubs or even Spanish clubs. So, its not a surprise that they are the Champions of Europe. Tmw evening, catch me on Orchard Road, on the Hippo bus...... parading in Man Utd colours and the trophies...... (this is not a joke....)
Monday, May 19, 2008
As days go by, I feel that I'm reaching the end of the road. I can't lie anymore. I'm not excited as I used to be, or maybe, I'm just tired of normalities and normalities are just not my cup-of-tea. Ideas are becoming very stagnant, and we are not as creative and enterprising as how we think we are. I have fought for everything we deserve, and shared with everything I have. Unfortunately, appreciation is not a part of our society.
Recently, I had dinner with a bunch of friends. Respected people in the nightlife industry. People who does all the work, brains behind the concepts and people who moved the scene. No, I'm not referring to Ong Beng Seng, Dennis Foo, Clement, Bernard or all other operators or owners. They are just figures with the moolah. I'm talking about the guys who runs the show, people on the ground........ I'm quite flattered that they all think that I'm one of them, people who determine the success of nightlife in a year or two. Unfortunately, all agreed that I don't have that much influence anymore and have been in one place for far too long. In summary, one of them said, "You stay you win; you leave, also you win...." - whatever it means.........
I'm beginning to feel that I don't need to be where I am anymore. Seems that everyone has their own bloody idea of what's right, and even if its wrong, they'll just think of a way to make it 'right'. Sometimes we need to get out of the bucket and look at what is going on in the city, not just our statement of accounts. To be able to re-define and re-invent ourselves would be the ultimate challenge, yet nothing is impossible to achieve.
At the end of the day, it doesn't matter anymore whether I'm still there or not. One person can't make the difference, but it would be a great difference having an EXTRA person.
dbl O will be celebrating its 8th anniversary this Friday, while O Bar (the place where I started) will celebrate 10 years of operations. By right, this would be my final curtain call. The future of dbl O looks very exciting and prosperous. I believe, with the right people, knowledge and mindset, it will do well, internationally.
One last party......... I'll make my presence felt as how you people would remember me.
After reading the various reports found on the net, and watching the videos..... I've decided to stop watching Marie Digby's videos. Its getting quite tiring and unsafe watching her sing in YouTube. The way she sings, voice, face expressions...... can really cause IMPOTENCY and TESTICULAR CANCER, especially if not treated properly.
Therefore, I've decided to re-direct my attention to another rising talent from UK. I think she's already BIG there. Somehow, I think its gonna catch-up here in Singapore. She sounds typically sultry like a 'black' singer from the 50s.
Gonna get the CD today. See if the 'secret agent' at Cathay can give discount.....??
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Last night, I was hanging-out with some old friends. some of which were former DJs and 1 who is an 'old-school' DJ. Its always interesting to hear how a bunch of the 'old boys' reminiscing and glorifying their past. Eventful nights during their glory days are meant to be exaggerated in order to gain interest on the common ear. Unfortunately, some things are just not meant to be compared with. Especially when the person talking is ignorant to the developments that has been happening in the past decade. After awhile, I became quite agitated with some of his comments as it is non-relevant and has no base of actions. So, this is where the bitching starts.......
So what if you were 'the best DJ in Singapore'....? (move on dude, that was in 1983)
The days of TOP TEN, FIRE, SCANDALS and EUROPA are over. Keep the good memories, just move on. So what if you're the Head DJ of one the region's biggest clubbing group? So what if you have groupies screaming for you every single night, so what if you get laid every single night, so what if you've played in every city in Indonesia? (only Indonesia??!)
Apart from that, I don't agree with his comments on the younger DJs and the current state of DJ-ing. Please take note "MR-ONCE-BEST-DJ-IN-SINGAPORE"..... not all young DJs are stuck up or full of attitude. Most of them may lack personality and action in the console but there are some 'jumping-monkeys' infesting the scene (which is also unsightful). He claims that DJ-ing has lost its art coz it is more digitalized an involves lots of unnecessary media formats. He prefers the 'old-skool' method of using turntables (not turntablism, just using turntables) My response to him is...... "You would understand if you travel and play internationally (oops, I forgot, you're incompetent to play international gigs), how convenient such technologies are. And for the record, we are still using turntables.... incorporating with other media formats and programmes."
Last I remembered, this particular DJ can't even hold 2 records together for 8-16 bars, don't understand harmonics, key-mixing, or even what 'phasing' is. He may have come from the 'old-skool' but not from the SCHOOL OF HARD KNOCKS! I'm sure of that coz he doesn't know what is XLR or quarter-inch jacks, what is gain-structure, the difference between an amp and a processor...........etc.
So........ with all that said, what makes him the right to comment on the current DJ-ing techniques, or the art as itself? Who gave him the right to be part of the DJ-culture if you don't want to embrace the developments of the art?
I suggest you start looking for a new career. Try getting out of the bucket and see what the world has to offer.
I swear I saw one of them in one of our private parties......... they're welcome anytime any day......
Friday, May 16, 2008
Thursday, May 15, 2008
This is latest coming from oven.......
A particular brand that quite a number of DJs brag about as the 'industry standard', has just fucked the biggest local DJ competition. The grand finals is just 1 month away, finalist selected, venue confirmed, but no title sponsor!! SCREWED! So much for 'industry standards'.....
Anyway, guess who came in and saved the day?? Coming in with better prizes, better opportunities and exposure for the winner.... (sorry to disappoint all of you) yes, its now called Denon Juice DJ Quest. The winner will walk away with a FULL DJ CONSOLE worth $8000!! Last time winner get what? Only 1 CD player?!! That's all?!
I'm glad to say that I'm not judging the competition, but I've been asked to conduct training sessions for the 4 finalist. They've got some credible judges, but 1 of them I don't know. People in the scene would know who I'm talking about........ he/she can't even manage the Serato or operate the MacBook, yet...... nevermind, its not my problem. My job is done.
Just got an sms from 2 of them. They not happy to be playing on Denons coz it might take away their chances of winning the competition. Once again, I say........"can means can....." - Its just a CD player. No big deal. Go watch YouTube (Denon DJ Asian)..... maybe they'll have some idea.
For all you know, next year Pioneer may just come back to JUICE and take back the title sponsor. If it happens, Denon is fucked. That's what its all about, "FUCK OR BE FUCKED!" But one thing for sure, the winner gets to represent Denon DJ, travel to many countries, play in international venues where you don't have to beg for, and gets treated like a how a champion should be treated. I can vouch for that as I've been endorsing the Denon DJ brand for 4 years.
After some meetings last night, I think the Denon DJ brand will do well this year. (Please say THANK YOU to ..........)
On a different note, congratulations to Yukun for finding back his path and starting a 'new journey'. Its kinda sad that we couldn't play at the Bangkok gig together. He just saved his liver! I hope I'll find my path soon. (The Duke is sad that Yukun not going...... he wanted to shuffle in front of Yukun...hahahahhahahaha)
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
The road is long, its gettin' cold and dark. Where does it lead to......?? Can't see no more. The further the road, the quieter it gets, lonely creeps into the path. Is this seclusion or outcast. But, I'm leading the way. Why would I walk this way, shouldn't I walk to where the crowd is? Unless........ the crowd is contaminated, infested and disgusted.... I should keep on walking.....
Monday, May 12, 2008
There has been some unnatural incidents happening at our baby outlet at Gallery Hotel. At some unexpected times, this mystery laptop seem to appear without anyone noticing it. Yesterday, passed by the outlet en-route to Furama Hotel for a lunch appointment, dropped by the console to check on the music and sound. To my astonishment, I found the laptop re-appearing again in the console!! It is quite a mystery to me as this particular laptop appears only when none of the Operation managers are around. Sometimes, when the manager is around, it just sits there quietly and is not visible to the manager of the outlet. I'm sure we've tried many ways to extinguish this haunting experience but to no avail. Or maybe its there for a good reason? Some value-added services? Maybe some guest wants to surf the net or play lan-games, but they didn't bring their lap-top?
game running........(value-added only at Em By The River)
Recently, I posted some of my Denon DJ workshop photos on the Denon DJ forum and websites. Some other DJs from other parts of the world began exchanging tips on the new products. Somehow, some wanker-ass DJ from a university in UK posted a comment that says......
"Denons are crap!! Not like Pioneers, because thats the industry standard!! Pioneer all the way!! You guys are on Denons are losers.....!!
Another DJ posted and rebutted about what the advantages and disadvantages of each cd players. The wanker then posted again saying.......
"Go and look at all the clubs and see what the CD players are.....!!"
Some how, I had to post my comment and ask for his answer. Till now, that wanker-ass DJ hasn't respond to me. I gave him my personal email, contact and blogsite, just in case he wants to get personal. This was my response......(taken from the postings)
"Dude, is there such a thing as 'industry standard'..... or is it 'preferred choice'?? All those equipments mentioned are of good quality, however, all are non-living things. The difference lies on the DJ operating the equipments. Branding is one thing, but don't you have the skills to execute a party?? Does this also mean that you NEED a DUREX ribbed condom to satisfy your women, instead of just a normal condom? Can't you just please your women with yourself......?? Or you've got no GAME at all...??!! Would really like to hear your response."
Its been 2 weeks, and I haven't got any response.
Sting sang a song...... the chorus sounds like...... "I hate to say it, I hate to say it........."
For the 10th time, and 2nd year running, the trophy is staying in Old Trafford. I hate to remind anyone what I've said previous weeks. Now, just 1 more to go, Moscow. I must say its gonna be risky considering Roman Abra-no-bitch and Shevchendol have their 'gina' there. However, I should not rub it too much about us being champions again. But the fact is, Chelsea is nothing but a bunch of wankers....... leading 1-0, then at the very last minute gave away a goal. And that bloody Shevchendol, score 1 goal in a blue moon, act like score every week. Next week, Champions league final got no John Terry. Still wanna win Champions League?? Wait long long.
Lets see if my magic mirror is right again........
P.S. I thought that Park Ji Sung is a freaking awesome player ......go kimchi!!
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Defination of action to off-load weapons of mass destruction.
(example of conversation)
Viet friend: Mr Rasaq, u wan bang bang.
Viet friend: Bang Bang...... Pong Pong?? You, girl, bang, bang....??
Me: Oh really......?
Massage : the act or art of treating the body by rubbing, kneading, patting, or the like, to stimulate circulation, increase suppleness, relieve tension, etc.
In the land of Viet-Cong, it defines the art of treating the temperamental part of the male organ to relieve tension, expression, and deprivation.
(example of conversation)
Hotel reception : Sir, breakfast is at 11th floor, Gym at 10th floor, Spa and massage baby also 1oth floor.
Me: Huh?? Excuse me, massage what??
Hotel reception : Massage baby.......? (pronounce as 'masat baby')
Me: errrr.......... ok.
(sorry I can't post the party photos due to parental advise....)
Anyway, here are some photos of the 'aftermath'......
Back to reality, back to Singabore, back to SingaSnore.......... back to de-motivation town. Seriously, I'm least bothered about whatever bloody event, parties or shows that is going on in town. I'm gonna spent the rest of the weekend in my room, doing nothing.
Thursday, May 08, 2008
FIELD REPORT (not that anyone's interested....)
Monday, May 05, 2008
Will be away for a few days to earn my colours as a VIET-COCK! (the Gen-X version of Viet Cong)...... no postings or whatsoever. Gonna be busy with the workshops, seminar, showcases and gigs. Anytime I get will be use to pacify the body with enough rest!! And, no..... I'm not going shopping. Don't bother to ask me buy tiger's penis tonic. If you want, I'll give mine. Not only that its as good as the tonic, its even toxic!!
Sunday, May 04, 2008
I'm just puzzled at some things when they introduce their team. First, they individually introduce their name, then they went on to say, "we are Team Vasantham central..........Yo Yo Respect......!!" - then, they went on to do some hip hop hand signals to the chest or something.........
Huh??!! "RESPECT"?? Respect who, what, when, where??!!
Aren't they suppose to come from Mediacorp's Indian channel, Vasantham Central? How come the gestures are like hip hop people. RESPECT??!! wtf?? I thought the Indian community has its own culture? Where does the word RESPECT fit in their culture?? Is this like trying to be what their not?? Do they know that their not black, but brown. And Indian culture doesn't even come close to the Afro-American people. RESPECT??!!
It's not even an episode from Ali G. Once again, are they mimicking Ali G?? RESPECT!!
This week on LUSH Mix...........yours truly, dishing out my signature sounds of everything Soulful and Latin. Poolside vibe accompanied by Mojitos and Caiparinhas. If you having an evening pool party this saturday, no need for DJs or crappy mobile disco. Just tune in to LUSH 99.5FM. The mix have been played countless times everywhere....... never fail to put a smile, and make the girls swaying those cute bums.
Enjoy!!
GENERATION OF IGNORANCE
Would you believe that despite the technology and ideology of the current life, we are indeed considered the "Generation of the Ignorant". Yes we are!! Who said so?? ...... Your bloody sister's husband's mother's God-son said so...... You got a problem with that...??!!
So what if we are graduates, who are internet-savvy, politically-informed, naturally-conscious and generally well-versed of the civilized world. So what??!! Just because you have a piece of paper that qualifies you of all the above, you can command the world at your stinky feet??! Well, that is never the case, and we're just a bunch of ignorants.
Last night I met an ignorant who decided that he could make some people happy by going against my policies and concepts. In the first place, I'm not sure if he understand the concepts or policies, in fact, I wonder if he even understand the word CONCEPT. It is even a bad idea trying to explain something you don't understand. (Imagine this senario - an Ah Beng trying to explain to an Englishman what does 'CONCEPT' means and that 'DISCO' still exist..... just like Elvis)
It is quite pathetic what some people willing to do for an extra $200 in sales, hoping for a compliment from an event organizer, and agreeing to anything requested by going against your house rules.......... It gets worst when it got to the owner's ears. And.... trying to put the blame on music was never a good idea. Music is an aphrodisiac of emotion, it is an extension of notion, and elevation of passion. Retardation is a form non-musical conformity of the mind.
Anyway, what I'm trying to say is that...... its quite contradicting that people would say, "I don't know anything about music, not a music person....", but they'll be the first person to say that business is slow due to wrong music played. Some things never change. There are followers and there are leaders. Some follow to lead, without the faintest idea of what's going on. Some follow their leaders to the every inches, which significantly, showed their ignorance of the surrounding and present civilization and its customaries.
*SIGH*
The game is on...... I'm waiting for what's coming. I know they are not happy at getting the 'smack' from the MAN. And I know they looking for ammunition to gun me down. I don't give a damn-shit. Bring it in on, bitch....... err, I mean, bring it on, Beng. While you're thinking of what to do or say, don't forget to clean up after me. You deserve the bump.
Thursday, May 01, 2008
Ronaldo in transvestite scandal
The AC Milan footballer has been recovering after surgery in Brazil |
Brazilian football star Ronaldo has been caught up in a sex scandal with three cross-dressing prostitutes.
Having dropped off his girlfriend at her house in Rio de Janeiro on Monday night, the 2002 World Cup winner picked up three prostitutes.
When they all booked into a motel, the AC Milan striker discovered that the prostitutes were in fact men.
According to Rio police, he alleges that the transvestites then tried to extort money from him.
Local press reports quoted one of the prostitutes, Andreia Albertine - otherwise known as Andre Luiz Ribeiro Albertino - as saying that Ronaldo had threatened to hit him, on discovering that he was a transvestite.
'Extortion'
Ronaldo "reported that Andreia had taken his car documents and demanded $30,000 [£15,000]", said Rio police superintendent Carlos Augusto Nogueira.
Albertino is accused of taking the footballer's documents |
He added: "Ronaldo admits the facts. He said he just wanted to amuse himself, that's not a crime. To pay to have sexual relations isn't illegal.
"There's a strong chance that Ronaldo has been the victim of extortion."
When the footballer refused to pay the prostitute, the latter claimed that Ronaldo had taken drugs, and had threatened to hurt the three transvestites.
Under Brazilian law, while pimping sex workers and running establishments where sex is sold are illegal, prostitution itself is not.
In a statement Ronaldo is reported to have denied ever using drugs, and reiterated that he was a victim of extortion.
The three-time Fifa world footballer of the year is in Brazil recovering from knee surgery.
He told police he was having some psychological problems linked to his injury.WTF is wrong with all these 'spoilt' people? They've got all the money, they can have all the women they want, anything and everything.... yet, go for freakin' ugly faggots....?? No dispect to all the transvestite, but wtf is this Ronaldo thing going after...??!! Furthermore, not 1 but 3....... I wonder what he wants to with them...... I'm sure he's not gonna get all 3 to blow him at once! Or maybe, 1 blow his dick, the other suck his toe, the other, his thumb.......
Or............ he might want the tranvestites to do 'poke' him in 3 different places...... err.... I don't know how. You all go figure it out.
Reports say that the injuries to his knees made him behave like that and do all these weird things. I may not be a doctor, but I'm sure the brains are not located at the knees. The medication may be the course, especially if they have been feeding him ketamine or heroin.
If Ronaldo is attracted to such 'beauty'..... wait till he see me 'DRAG'..............