MadWerewolfBoy
New member
The people who diss the local music scene mindlessly are as explainable as the millions of people on youtube who diss y malmsteen in favour of petrucci or diss j petrucci in favour or p gilbert...
Why do they feel this way?
- Thread starter RRRyan
- Start date
EugeneSmasher
New member
There's also a stereotype I suspect that's floating around that our local scene is all rock music and nothing else. That's what my father thinks, anyway. They think that our local scene doesn't have anything for those who are not into modern rock music, so they're not keen on it. I personally noticed that a clear majority of musicians on Soft play either rock and/or metal, so I'd agree that there just isn't enough appreciation for other forms of music.
Last edited:
lordie
New member
mainstream or non mainstream. its all depends on the musicians, i mean i play what i want and what i feel like playing. no conformity to what ppl want to hear, we are artist.
i mean there are musicians that make it. eg) Addy Rasidi, etc..etc... in singapore.
but than across the crossway, the local bands there are happening due to the local support. they got constant airplay, payed gigs, etc..etc... there is a visible ecosystems tht support local music in malaysia that lacks in singapore. dun blame the man on the street, blame the media, there is not enuff support on local media.
i mean there are musicians that make it. eg) Addy Rasidi, etc..etc... in singapore.
but than across the crossway, the local bands there are happening due to the local support. they got constant airplay, payed gigs, etc..etc... there is a visible ecosystems tht support local music in malaysia that lacks in singapore. dun blame the man on the street, blame the media, there is not enuff support on local media.
EngelFaeuste
New member
I don't know about rock, but I know local metal is very much alive and kicking.
sigh, some people esp the younger ones think that it's cool to denounce your own local scene. many only listen to mainstream music, and too narrow minded to try different music flavors. but then again, perhaps singaporeans just like to complan la.you see, the sg football team also alws get flaks, ppl just watch their premier leagues, thn criticize the local team even though they don't watch the matches often.
sian, if you don even support you own countrymen's efforts, how are we gg t progress esp in the music scene. zzz >.<
sian, if you don even support you own countrymen's efforts, how are we gg t progress esp in the music scene. zzz >.<
well.jus wanna be blunt and to the reality.
for me ,same as what the majority thinks, sg's music scene is a goner. especially with the additional influx of crappy commercialised telly 'music' compeitions. even for those who are faithful to indie routes, most doesnt even have a 'unique' sound to make a breakthrough.
blame the lack of 'useful exposure', i say.
for me ,same as what the majority thinks, sg's music scene is a goner. especially with the additional influx of crappy commercialised telly 'music' compeitions. even for those who are faithful to indie routes, most doesnt even have a 'unique' sound to make a breakthrough.
blame the lack of 'useful exposure', i say.
ralphee
New member
just a dot
is the fact that singapore is just to damn small!
there is barely enough room for anything anymore.
opinions and preference are constraint leaving majority
floating around with stereotypical mindset.
think about it, we are always compared to other country.
and the fact that thoughts about singapore cant make it, is Rubbish! haha!
be open!
be friendly!(least to specific genre)
be humble!
it seems lacking.
now!
imagine a can of sardines!:mrgreen:
is the fact that singapore is just to damn small!
there is barely enough room for anything anymore.
opinions and preference are constraint leaving majority
floating around with stereotypical mindset.
think about it, we are always compared to other country.
and the fact that thoughts about singapore cant make it, is Rubbish! haha!
be open!
be friendly!(least to specific genre)
be humble!
it seems lacking.
now!
imagine a can of sardines!:mrgreen:
just practice much and make yourself and your band the same standards with the rest of the world, if not, even better. Instead of blaming the world or people that you are trying to make listen to you, why not be better? if your friends come and say you dont sound good,.. then prove to them that you will get better.
Create a benchmark for youself and strive towards it, when you reach it.. go further.. I've always believed that if you think ur good, there is always someone much better than you and im not only talking about guitar players. Bands in general too.
Reason why i say this, i have so many friends that have approached me to ask me to attend their gigs. I did. And after the show was a proud march from them. Rockstars? Maybe. They probably feel so proud that they have nailed a gig, i could understand that. Afterall, they've worked hard for it. No reason not to be. BUT. they always forget about the surroundings. Singapore, as the smallest scene in the world(probably). How would they fare?
I attended recording sessions where musicians cant record to a metronome, recorded and rerecorded a 6 second solo a million times. have a rhythm track that goes on the same way for 6 mins with a flat g string. and many others i wont wanna type it all out.
Is this, the Singaporean standard? When you talk about comparing with overseas bands, yes i think the listeners SHOULD compare us with international acts, aren't they benchmarks? If you made a decision to play LIKE them why cant people compare you TO them? if you know what i mean.
All in all, when we reflect on ourselves further, we get much better, we stand out more among the rest. Thats when you will be discovered and you will move on to greater things. When that happens, don't stop and think you've done it all, strive further. There will never be an end. At this rate, you will always be one of the best in the eyes of the audience.
Create a benchmark for youself and strive towards it, when you reach it.. go further.. I've always believed that if you think ur good, there is always someone much better than you and im not only talking about guitar players. Bands in general too.
Reason why i say this, i have so many friends that have approached me to ask me to attend their gigs. I did. And after the show was a proud march from them. Rockstars? Maybe. They probably feel so proud that they have nailed a gig, i could understand that. Afterall, they've worked hard for it. No reason not to be. BUT. they always forget about the surroundings. Singapore, as the smallest scene in the world(probably). How would they fare?
I attended recording sessions where musicians cant record to a metronome, recorded and rerecorded a 6 second solo a million times. have a rhythm track that goes on the same way for 6 mins with a flat g string. and many others i wont wanna type it all out.
Is this, the Singaporean standard? When you talk about comparing with overseas bands, yes i think the listeners SHOULD compare us with international acts, aren't they benchmarks? If you made a decision to play LIKE them why cant people compare you TO them? if you know what i mean.
All in all, when we reflect on ourselves further, we get much better, we stand out more among the rest. Thats when you will be discovered and you will move on to greater things. When that happens, don't stop and think you've done it all, strive further. There will never be an end. At this rate, you will always be one of the best in the eyes of the audience.
tim098
New member
I think one reason is half of the so-called 'scene' here is made up of students or part-time musicians. There are few who dedicate their lives to music, as a livelihood.
I think I personally have the talent to pursue a career in music, but I am not going to because I'd rather use my brains for something else and earn great money and buy myself other pleasures, while keeping music as a hobby. I am sure there are hundreds of other people who think generally along this line, and that is one reason.
But I think Shinobi brought up a good point. The fact that certain people slam the local music scene shows that the scene has the ability to invoke strong opinions. That to me makes it possible, one day, that people will actually support the music scene here the way people appear to overseas.
I think I personally have the talent to pursue a career in music, but I am not going to because I'd rather use my brains for something else and earn great money and buy myself other pleasures, while keeping music as a hobby. I am sure there are hundreds of other people who think generally along this line, and that is one reason.
But I think Shinobi brought up a good point. The fact that certain people slam the local music scene shows that the scene has the ability to invoke strong opinions. That to me makes it possible, one day, that people will actually support the music scene here the way people appear to overseas.
vernplum
New member
What on earth does this mean?
EngelFaeuste
New member
I concur with Dhalif, and he's living breathing example of how to behave. If you've seen him play, you'd know damn well how he has the right to call everyone else NOOB, he doesn't.
EDIT:
PLUS ONE TO FLUXUS.
The standard of spoken english here is terrible, sometimes, it isn't even recognizable as english. More like an amalgamation of malay, some chinese dialects and mandarin itself. With vaguely english words such as "lie-dat".
Last edited:
Similar threads
