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Your 2 Days of Freedom is coming... 29 & 30 May @ A’Famosa Resort, Malacca

2009-05-21T11:15:00.000-07:00

Soon, we will experience a FREEDOM of the senses and elevate ourselves musically.

Imagine this venue...

A’Famosa Resort Malacca

Then you add together these 5 magical things.

A’Famosa Resort + 2 days + FREEDOM + Music Festival + 3 of DJMag’s Top 10 DJs

Can you feel the FREEDOM?

I know you can.

WHAT
2 Days of FREEDOM Music Festival is a 2 days music festival featuring a stellar line-up of international superstar DJs and regional DJs.

All wrap up in a festival-like atmosphere surrounded by manmade greenery and a venue which promises to cater to all your music festival needs.

There will be two stages for the two days festival.

The Freedom Stage - A state-of-the-art stage with video screens and laser lighting
The Expression Stage - Set for house and electronic music lovers

There is also the Freedom Lounge for other festival activities i.e. games, lounging etc.

WHEN & WHERE
29th & 30th May 2009, doors open at 7pm @ A'Famosa Resort, Jalan Kemus, Simpang Empat, Alor Gajah, Malacca.

WHO
Friday 29 May

Ferry Corsten (NED)
Markus Schulz (GER)
DJ Effen (SG)
DJ Kurt of CTDK (SG)
Benny Teh a.k.a DJ B.Two (AUS)

Saturday 30 May

Above & Beyond (UK)
DJ Effen (SG)
DJ Has (SG)
Benny Teh a.k.a DJ B.Two (AUS)

*Plus a special appearance by Netherland’s House Music Royalty, 16 Bit Lolitas and Australia’s No. 1 DJ, DJ TyDi. Better not miss them.

HOW
It is good to be a FREEDOM MEMBER cause you’ll enjoy a price-cut of up to RM30 per pass.

For more details on member’s privileges and to be a FREEDOM MEMBER visit www.freedom-09.net

+ INFO
For limited numbers of FREEDOM Platinum and Gold Cabanas, contact Scenique Productions at +603 7781 7302. This event is STRICTLY for 18 years old and above. Dress Code: Casual. Also note that organizers reserve the right to deny entry to any individuals with attires that are deemed improper or indecent.

WHY ATTEND THIS EVENT
If the explanation above on the details of this event doesn’t interest you... Think about it this way.

It is 2009 and so far, in the previous years, no event organizers have had a really serious following like FREEDOM and its series of music-oriented festivals and performances.

And to say that they have ACCOMPLISHED to put in every necessary event component to the very last detail is abit of an understatement.

Cause these people pulled it off well and I’m impressed.

They did it all towards creating the ULTIMATE MUSIC FESTIVAL BRAND NAME amongst us electronic dance music lovers.

Another aspect I’m keen about discussing is on the topic of the DJs performing at 2 Days of FREEDOM Music Festival.

The 3 main headliners - Ferry Corsten (NED), Markus Schulz (GER) and Above & Beyond (UK) are among the TOP 10 DJs on DJ Magazine’s (DJMag.com) Top 100 DJ List. FYI, DJMag is the world’s best selling EDM/DJ magazine according to ABC (Audit Bureau of Circulations UK).

If you did not have some sort of measurement of how good a DJ is, DJMag’s list is a good place to start. For me, it is the only place I check for DJs I want to listen and feature on this blog’s “Cool Musica” - chosen playlist featured on this blog.

Coming back to the festival headliners, let’s not go into EDM technical details. I’m not into arguing who has a better list of accomplishments, live set, showmanship, CD sales etc etc etc.

I love music and music festivals. So I want you to get an imaginary feel of what it would feel like being at this festival...

Imagine good wholesome electronic dance music…

Imagine sharing a great festival moment with thousands of other revellers.

So let’s get tantalized by some pre 2 Days of FREEDOM Music Festival experience...

First up... FERRY CORSTEN (NED)

The King of Crossover at other similar festivals

How does it feel to be at Ferry Corsten’s live set

Ferry Corsten (Netherlands), also known under the alias System F, is a producer, DJ and remixer of trance music. Currently ranked #6 in DJ Magazine’s list, he also hosts his own weekly radio show - Corsten's Countdown. He routinely plays at events all over the world with crowds in excess of tens of thousands.

FYI, Ferry Corsten is the electronic dance music artist with the highest amount of dance singles in the UK. He was dubbed the King of Crossover in an August L.E.F. (Loud Electronic Ferocious) style, which some hail as a new direction in dance music. Corsten describes it as "everything from electro house, trance and techno".

For DJ’s music preview visit www.ferrycorsten.com

Next, headlining on the second day... ABOVE AND BEYOND (UK)

Above & Beyond thanking thousands of EDM fans who came for their show

How does it feels to be at Above & Beyond’s live set

Above & Beyond is an EDM group formed in 2000 by Jonathan "Jono" Grant, Tony McGuinness, and Paavo Siljamäki. The trio are popular in the trance scene for their uplifting trance productions and collaborations with many vocalists. They also host their own weekly radio show, Trance Around the World.

The group's tracks are regularly played by well-known DJs, such as Tiësto, Armin van Buuren, Ferry Corsten, ATB, Judge Jules and Paul van Dyk.

First time I ever heard them coming to our shores was in 2005. It was a New Year's Eve celebration at some venue in KL. Then when they came again in 2008 at Zouk Club KL for Red Sessions pres. ABOVE & BEYOND Album Tour 2008, 08/02/08. I was there to experience the eclectic sounds of this famed trio and I can’t wait to experience it again.

For DJ’s music preview visit
www.aboveandbeyond.nu
www.myspace.com/aboveandbeyond

Last but not least, MARKUS SCHULZ (GER)

Markuz on the decks

How does it feel to be at Markuz Schulz live set

Markus Schulz is a German trance music DJ and producer who currently resides in Miami, Florida, USA. Best-known for his weekly radio show entitled "Global DJ Broadcast" that airs on Digitally Imported radio. He is also the founder of the EDM label Coldharbour Recordings.

He has DJ'ed at several well-known festivals and events, including: Nature One, Dance Valley, Monster Massive, Together As One, Love Parade, Global Gathering, ETD Pop, Bang Music Festival, Future Music Festival and at Episode 350 of A State Of Trance.

For DJ’s music preview visit
www.markusschulz.com
www.myspace.com/markusschulz

Plus a special 2 Days of FREEDOM Music Festival appearance by

16 Bit Lolitas (NED)
Set to blaze the Expression Stage are Netherland’s “Dance Music Royalty”, 16 Bit Lolitas. Peter Kriek and Ariaan Olieroock are one of the most successful production duos who have ever turned their attention to progressive and underground house.

For DJ’s music preview visit
www.myspace.com/16bitlolitas

DJ TyDi (AUS)
DJ TyDi is Australia’s latest musical virtuoso dubbed the No. 1 Australian DJ and he will be opening for Above and Beyond at the festival.

This 21 year old has an impressive resume which includes playing alongside elite names like Armin Van Buuren, Tiesto and Paul van Dyk and has performed before mass crowds at Big Day Out, Slinky, Godskitchen, Adventj*h and Mayhem.

DJ TyDi's presence at festival will set to show Malaysian music lovers a taste of his might.

For DJ’s music preview visit
www.myspace.com/djtydi

Other performers at 2 Days of FREEDOM Music Festival includes...

DJ EFFEN (SG)
JUICE magazine rated him as one of the upcoming DJs to watch out for in 2006. His mix tape 'Looking For The Perfect Key' is featured on local airwaves as well as radio stations in America and the United Kingdom.

For DJ’s music preview visit www.myspace.com/effen

DJ HAS (SG)
DJ Has Nor, Café’ Del Mar Singapore needs no introduction. Voted as the “eclectic maestro” and Singapore’s “Best DJ”, Has Nor has been responsible for introducing some of the most serious club sounds and setting new standards in the region.

DJ KURT of CTDK (SG)
DJ Kurt hails from Clash The Disko Kids (CTDK), a Singapore electro-techno-house trio consisting of himself, DJ Itchi and Weili. They incorporate a strong rock influence into their sets and image.

Under their belts are titles such as Juice DJ Quest Champion, Frontal Super Star DJ Project Champion, Pioneer PRO DJ Regional Final Runner Up and Heineken Thirst Studio Runner-up.

For DJ’s music preview visit
www.myspace.com/clashthediskokids

BENNY TEH A.K.A DJ B.TWO (AUS)
DMC, ITF, Vestax and PBS DJ Runner up and champion.
An artist who lives for expression, B.Two started DJing when he was 16.

He has graced the decks at some major competitions in Malaysia and Australia. Titles under his belt are Vestax Extravaganza, ITF, Scribble Jam, Ecler, PBS and the latest one, 2008 Victorian DMC Title.

For DJ’s music preview visit
www.myspace.com/djbtwo

What is your verdict?

Are we going to have our FREEDOM this year or are we just not bothered to experience the COOLER things in life?

You decide.

That is all the pre-FREEDOM event preview I can take for now. The wait for 29th - 30th is agonizing.

Must plan annual leave. Must book room. Must gather friends. Must calm down. Hahaha…

See ya’ll soon.

Have a good 3 weeks of music-festival-rest cause you’ll need the energy come 2 Days of Freedom Music Festival.

Chiowz.

Source / Related Links
A Famosa Resort image - www.malacca-hotels.com
2 Days of Freedom image and info – www.freedom-09.net
Ferry Corsten bio and image - www.ferrycorsten.com
Ferry Corsten Youtube video - Official Ferry Corsten Youtube Channel
Above & Beyond bio and image - www.myspace.com/aboveandbeyond
Above & Beyond Youtube video - Official Above & Beyond Youtube Channel
Markus Schulz bio and image - www.markusschulz.com
Markus Schulz Youtube video - ArmadaMusic.com Youtube Channel
16 Bit Lolitas image and bio - www.16bitlolitas.com
DJ Tydi image and bio - www.myspace.com/djtydi
DJ Effen bio and image - www.myspace.com/effen
DJ Has bio and image - www.megadancesingapore.com
DJ Kurt (CTDK) bio and image - www.myspace.com/clashthediskokids
Benny Teh a.k.a DJ B2wo bio and image - www.myspace.com/djbtwo

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2009-01-28T20:53:00.000-08:00

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Cool Event ~ Rendra Zawawi Farewell Gig @ Bangkok Jazz, 30 & 31 January 2009

2009-01-27T23:35:00.000-08:00

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Welcome back to the hellish reality that is

"Got to work tomorrow... 3 more days to weekend. Why didn't the office grant me leave till the weekend? WHYYY!!! This sucks..."

No worries mate, to those working while your other lucky Chinese office mates are still on a holiday... fret not. I found another gig, last minute, non EDM-related but will definitely jumpstart your weekend party mood.

All you have to do is wait 3 more days, wish Thank God its Friday! and head down to Bangkok Jazz.

Rendra Zawawi Farewell Gig @ Bangkok Jazz, 30 & 31 January 2009

What
On 30 and 31 Jan, Rendra Zawawi will be putting on a final show before leaving Malaysia in February for a little overseas sojourn. As it might be some time before he got back to KL again, this is definitely a gig that's not to be missed.

Rendra will be playing two 40 minutes set, consisting of all of his songs, and will be backed by his band, consisting of David Rafael on Lead, Alda Tan on Bass, Stephanie Chan on Drums, Rohnie Tan on Violin, Adil Johan on Saxaphone, Ywenna Carolin on Piano, and guest musician Savy Ho on violin, all big names in their own right.

(Info source - TOKL)

When & Where
10 pm, 30-31 Jan 2009 @ Bangkok Jazz Thai Bistro, Chulan Square, 92 Jalan Raja Chulan, 50200 Kuala Lumpur

Who
Folk singer songwriter... Rendra Zawawi

Rendra's music is best describe as folk rock, with a most occasional violin twist. He is often backed by amazing music friends who would often tell him the chords he is playing. He usually tends to write memorable sing-alongs, depending on the weather.

Often when asked, he is a songwriter first, singer second and guitarist third. He blames the English weather for whatever mellow sentiments you may find in his music. To date, he has recorded over 20 songs and enjoys the wonders of playing live all around.

There will be different guest artists for each night of the gig:

Friday - Hameer Zawawi, John Oommen (Silent Scream) and Zee Avi
Saturday - Hameer Zawawi, The Dizzy and Yuna

How
No cover.

+ Info
For more info and reservations contact 03-2145 8708

Why attend this gig?
The last Rendra Zawawi show in Malaysia? Kinda caught me in surprise. Hoped to be able to see more of his folk musical wonders when he gets back. Cause you can never get enough of a good thing.

The 2 night showcase will also be enhanced and kicked up a couple more musical notches with with Yuna and Zee Avi as guest artists.

NICE...

Anyways... My most recent time listening to Rendra was at

TOKL pres. Time Out : On the Up (Nov '08) @ NBT 19/11/08... Rendra Zawawi, another ear-worthy performer to feed my indie junkie soul

And when I was there... I had a really good time, listening to good music.

To no shame, when I hear something really good, I get goose bumps... The anticipation, the excitement, the astonishment.

Something like your first kiss with a new lover. You take it in, you feel it, you want more at first but you hold back knowing that all nice things will loose its charm from over time and you pace yourselves for such goodness should be savoured. (Here I go again with the philosophical talk)

Take a look at this vid and you'll get what I mean

On the Up ~ Rendra Zawawi 1 @ NBT, 19/11/2008

For more of Rendra's musical goodness (or whatever that is left before he jets off overseas) visit his pages at

www.audio.xanga.com/ReggyX
www.myspace.com/rendrazawawi

Plus I also found this site which features all of Rendra's recorded gig performances, including the vids I posted up... NICE.

www.yourguitarstore.com/tag/rendra.html

PS - Now I have 5 events to attend this Friday and Saturday... and they say Malaysia has nothing to do at night besides have supper and illegal racing. Wait a sec... 5 events? Arghhhh!!!

Do check out some events you can attend this weekend in the earlier posts.

Related post
My most recent Rendra experience

TOKL pres. Time Out : On the Up (Nov '08) @ NBT 19/11/08... Rendra Zawawi, another ear-worthy performer to feed my indie junkie soul

Photo Source
Bangkok Jazz and Rendra's myspace

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Cool Tube ~ Daft Punk DIY

2009-01-26T04:00:00.000-08:00

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Holidays without traveling ANYWHERE can lead you to boredom and boredom leads to over exposure of YOUTUBE. And due to the boredom, I stumbled into some good stuff on the tube...

In this post, I dedicate the info to all die hards of Daft Punk especially Dandelion (She loves these electronic android DJs)

"Daft Punk DIY" is all about HOW YOU (yes you...) can perform some of your favourite Daft Punk music at home!

First of all, I think you know that Daft Punk' music is heavy in sampling other's music and making an awesome electronic version of it. Apart from that, their distinctive sound are heavily driven by synthesized vocals.

Check out this vid for an idea of Daft Punk's music (and also a feel of their massive raves)

How to get that synthesized voice?

Easiest way by getting/making a TALK BOX.

A talk box is an effects device that allows a musician to modify the sound of a musical instrument. The musician controls the modification by Lip syncing, or by Changing the shape of their mouth.

The effect can be used to shape the frequency content of the sound and to apply speech sounds (in the same way as singing) onto a musical instrument, typically a guitar (its non-guitar use is often confused with the vocoder) and keyboards.

A talk box is usually an effects pedal that sits on the floor and contains a speaker attached with an air tight connection to a plastic tube, however, it can come in other forms, such as the 'Ghetto Talkbox' (a homemade version which is usually crude) or higher quality custom made versions.

And after you done perform some simple DIY, provided you have a keyboard... You are set for Daft Punk performance galore.

And with some practice, you can become this

Nice...

This is the Ghetto/Homemade talk box

Follow this link to the DIY MANUAL to making your own Talk Box.

I'm looking into making this.

But have to wait for my sister to come back and bring her big ass key board.

Then I will Daft Punk you guys.

Muahahaha...

Photo Source
Image from www.blog.makezine.com

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2009-01-25T04:00:00.000-08:00

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Tong tongtong chiang... Tong tongtong chiang

2 DAYS OF HOLIDAY AHEAD!!!

Just what the doctor ordered.

I wish my Chinese mates ...

恭喜发财
gōng xǐ fā cái
Congratulations and Prosperity

新年快乐
xīn nián kuài lè
Happy Chinese New Year 2009

紅包拿来
hóng bāo ná lái!
Now give me a red envelope!

让党
Lets PARTAYYY!!!
(Anyone know this pinyin?)

WoHooooo!!!

I got a cute Chinese New Year song... the remix version off course

Cute yet facially annoying

And now, THE place I want to party this Chinese New Year according to our core CoolerClubber, Mr. Edmundo... TAIWAN

These are some crazy clubbing bi*#hesss

MAY THE FUN BE WITH YOU

SAFE JOURNEY

AND PLEASEEE DRINK & PARTAYYY YOUR HEARTS OUT!

Vid Source
Youtube courtesy of Club Luxy Taiwan and SamWoo

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Cool Events ~ 7aste is back and our last weekend of January is going to kill us!

2009-01-24T04:00:00.000-08:00

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Last weekend of January is REALLY gonna kill me

We have

And now...

The 7aste party is back in town... Another killer party to end January with

7aste parties kinda took a hiatus for 2008 and the last time I was a 7aste session, I was privileged to have experienced the legendary sounds of David Morales

Check it out...

David Morales is an internationally acclaimed Grammy winning house music DJ and producer. In addition to his production and DJ work, Morales is one of the most prolific remixers of all time, transforming many pop music songs into club-friendly dance tracks.

I love House Music...

This time around...

Girl on Girl DJ action? Yes please...

What
According to 7aste

7aste brings capital revelry to the next level!

DJ Sarasa and MC Masia One, the dynamic duo from Japan will raise the roof as their phat beats and funky rhymes rock the house. Also features live acts by Rav Thanker, Tugu Drummers, Evolu7ion Dancers and Stilt Walkers.

7aste the excitement... be there!

When & Where
30-01-2009 (Fri), 9pm till late @ Poppy Garden, 18-1 Jalan P. Ramlee, 50250 KLReservations and enquiries are available from 12noon - 6:00pm Monday to Friday.

How
No cover.

+ Info

Reservations and further enquiries 03-2141 8888 / 2170 6666 or info@trendmatrixenterprises.com

Why attend this event?
Another sponsored event organizer in town with essentially the most generous way to invite party people to come to their event

Nice... I'm thirsty just thinking of this

And also, you can take home some contest and game prizes cause when you're there, there two games you can participate and win 7astefully prizes

Uber-cool gadgets up for grabs when you ace the Charac7er of 7aste Game
A 3D/2N rejuvenating holiday to Pangkor Laut Resort is all yours if you make the lowest unique bid

Other reasons? Music wise... Hip Hop R&B with plenty of live shows and musical performances. I'm ok with that.

Plus I'm sure that the Tugu Drummers will drum the place down to the ground. Ethnic power!

It is more of a promotional event serving the best interest of organizer and the club while providing attendees with a taste-feel-like impression of the brand. Hmmm...

Just get yourselves there and get ready to be EVOLU7IONIZED!

PS - Haiyo... Johan Gielen or 7aste?

Johan Gielen and 7aste? Nice... Must bar hop lah, luckily Jalan P. Ramlee to Asian Heritage Rown is 10 mins away. Crazy partying cause the next night, Saturday the 31st, I will be at Quattro and then Palate Pallette (psytrance party).

4 venues... 2 nights... I CAN DO IT!!!

Cause I work in KL and 1st Feb is a holiday... NICE!!!

See you guys at them parties.

Chiowza.

Photo Source
7aste official website

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Cool Event ~ SpeedZone is BACK!!! Not now... in April

2009-01-23T07:00:00.000-08:00

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Thanks to Badleeshah and Khvn van Buuren for the notice.

SpeedZone? Hmmm... Where have I heard it before?

Must be from this packed to the brim, many was refused entry, my second Benassi experience

Benny Benassi @ Speed Zone Tour 08, Zouk KL 18/10 (Part 1/5)

Or can it be from those wild non-breathable times at KL Tower

Mauro Picotto, Speed Zone Tour 2008 @ KL Tower 22/3/08

Maybe even that time we got to see the breakbeat-house Pioneer CDJ1000s master, James Zabiela

JAMES ZABIELA (Speedzone Tour 2007) 29/12/07 @ Zouk - Part 1

Well, from whatever event and party it was, the SpeedZone people are back. But not in coming weeks la. In April.

Kuala Lumpur – Monday, 19th January 2009 - This April, SpeedZone Tour will be back in a phenomenal style, with a mega international superstar DJs line-up offering more music genres, at the iconic KL Tower to greet the heat and excitement of the world’s hottest Grand Prix season!

Speedzone Tour, the official Malaysian Grand Prix dance festival held for the sixth consecutive year, is presented by Speed Zone Entertainment, in conjunction with KLGP City and Tourism Malaysia.

This time they're bringing more EDM big guns

Superstar DJ and Grammy Nominee - DJ Paul Oakenfold
Mixmag reader’s poll #1 - DJ Judge Jules
Asia‘s #1 DJ and prince of deep progressive electronic tunes, DJ Ricky Stone
Plus EDM homeboys and talents DJ Joey G and DJ Eugene.

Some other main points of the official press release

Most grandeur yet affordable Grand Prix celebration for everyone to experience great music in “1 night, 1 city & 8 hours”
(I like this approach to clubbing)
SpeedZone Tour 2009 to be Kuala Lumpur’s largest outdoor Malaysian Grand Prix dance festival this season
(Hmmm?)
Over 10,000 of SpeedZone party-goers at full speed on the 4th April 09, Saturday, at Menara Kuala Lumpur (KL Tower), from 7pm till late!
(Hmmm... this one I worry la, past experience dictates that 3000 having fun, 7000 lingering downstairs. Hope they change the event setting)
Open to partygoers 18 years old and above only

Most importantly...

Log on to our SpeedZone Tour official website (www.speedzonetour.com) on the 20th February 2009 to receive first hand update on the DJs line up together with details on tickets sale. For tickets sale information please visit www.axcess.com.my

Extremely important

Log on to the SpeedZone Tour official website (www.speedzonetour.com) on the 20th February 2009 to receive FREE INVITES like the previous SpeedZone events.

If have la. Cross your fingers, hope to be sponsored.

Hahaha...

Will update soon.

Info & Photo Source
Source - Speed Zone Entertainment

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Cool Event ~ Multiple Maison Madness with the Johan and Morph

2009-01-21T08:40:00.000-08:00

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For the most interesting local EDM experience Clubbing 101 ~ Revenge on the PSYth (psytrance party)

I'm updating this for the CoolerClubbers and our new EDM friend Ian who requested the details.

After the upper-class party with TRANCE KING... Armin van Buuren

Malaysian EDM scene is welcoming back 2 of the world's best

Johan Gielen and Alex M.O.R.P.H.

In 2008 they tranced local EDM lovers at

And Maison Club KL

is THE place to be for their next EDM madness

1st up... the Dutch Ambassador of dance

JOHAN GIELEN

WHAT
Maison Club KL presents Johan Gielen

WHEN & WHERE
30-01-2009, 9 pm till late @ Maison Club KL, 8 Jalan Yap Ah Shak 50300 Kuala Lumpur (next to Asian Heritage Row)

HOW
Before 11pm - RM35 (Ladies & Guys)
After 11pm - RM50 (Ladies & Guys)

Now this is international affordability! Yeah!

+ INFO
For more info or table reservations 03-2698 3328

And 2 weeks later... the M.O.R.P.H.

WHAT
Alex M.O.R.P.H.'s debut in KL last year had resulted one of the best EDM show case in the clubbing calendar of 2008 at Maison KL.

Now he returns to grace the EDM fans of KL by popular demand, this time he will be presenting "Purple Audio" World Tour!

WHEN & WHERE
13-02-2009 @ Maison Club KL

HOW
TBC (but should not be more than Johan Gielen's cover lah, don't worry)

+ INFO
Will update asap. Stay tuned,.

Why attend this 2 event?
In the EDM linggo... "It's going to be an eclectic massive journey with Johan Gielen and Alex M.O.R.P.H. Enough said!"

Intenational EDM stars. Great music. Awesome showmanship. Venue which is suitable for DJ-CLUBBER interaction.

To add to the anticipation... Let's get an international FEEL of what Johan Gielen and Alex M.O.R.P.H. has to offer

Johan Gielen @ Trance Energy

Alex Morph @ Speakers (Create Stars) 26.12.2008. Playing his own remix of Going Wrong from Armin van Buuren

Real reason beside the above... At least I know and you know that the cover charge is economic-crisis-understanding.

NO OUTRAGEOUS cover charge in this period of economic instability please... unless organizers are really... REALLY sure that people are coming la (ehem... smartie... ehem)

Make it wallet friendly and I'm sure to see a packed, full to the brim, long waiting que and off the roof beverage sales night. Heck, I'll even get a bottle or two.

Guaranteed!

Hahaha.

I see you there.

Chiowza.

PS - Those who say that money is not an object when it comes to things you love ARE NOT suffering together with us who are effected by the current situation. Lucky mofos.

Photo Source
Johan Gielen e-poster and Alex M.O.R.P.H. info from Maison's website

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Clubbing 101 ~ Revenge of the PSYth... Final episode

2009-01-21T00:38:00.000-08:00

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Star Wars reference "Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith"

Previous posts Star Wars-named partayyy series...

Clubbing 101 ~ Return of the DJ... Episode III (LAPSAP & EXCESSIVE)
Attack of The Massive Party Clones... Episode II (International party bashing) and
The Local Empire Must Strike Back... Episode I (The need for a local massive party by locals for locals)

Ending my Star Wars-named post series with the final Clubbing 101 for January

Clubbing 101 - PSYTRANCE & GOA TRANCE

Psychedelic trance or psytrance is a form of electronic music characterized by hypnotic arrangements of synthetic rhythms and mesmerizing melodies. It first broke out into the mainstream in 1995 as the UK music press began to report on the exploding trend of Goa trance.

Since then the genre has diversified immensely and now offers considerable variety in terms of mood, tempo, and style. Some examples include melodic, full on, dark, progressive, suomi, psybreaks and psybient.

I used to think that massive raves with sophisticated lighting and visual effects, pleasant environment and big names sponsors are THE PARTY TO BE AT...

But when I explored deeper into the extent of what EDM has to offer, I realized that I have not even begun to uncover the TRUE craziness in which EDM has to offer.

Because to me, its all about the party and then the music. I don't become a fan of DJs... I become fan of the parties that they performed at/organize and the vibe I take home with me after those parties.

So let's watch these vids. If you can survive watching these two vids, then you are psychedelic enough to experience further EDM manifestation in this post.

WARNING

HEAVY SPEEDY SOUNDS, FASTER THAN OTHER FORMS OF TRANCE/TECHNO WITH STRONG BASS BEATS AHEAD

Psy History 1

Psy History 2

Done watching the vid? You survived? Skipped it? Liked it?

If you watched it... I consider you to truly have an open EDM mind.

A mind that has to be expanded... by any means. A spiritual, eletrophysical and psychedelical expansion guided by electro-shamans who conjures music for pure underground EDM musical-high.

As this coming 31st...

The Epic Tribe pres. HOLY COW @ Palate Palette 31/01/2009

Featuring:

Samadhi (Discovalley Records - Russia) - Live PA
Jacky (Ooze -Thailand)
thesuperglo (Epic - KL)

WHAT
Herald a New World and a New Lunar Cycle with the Epic Tribe as we blast off with an explosive celebration at Palate Palette, KL's premiere art and culture bar.

Packed to the brim with globally-renowned psychedelic performers, fire-dancers, visuals, and mind-altering ambience. Get ready to jump over the moon with The Holy Cow!

Support TWO International Acts For Only RM25 (inclusive of 1 drink)

WHEN & WHERE
31-01-2009 (Sat), 9pm till Enlightenment @ Palate Palette Restaurant and Bar, Upstairs,
21 Jalan Mesui, Off Jalan Nagasari, 50200 Kuala Lumpur

HOW
RM25 + 1 drink

+ INFO
Happy Hours: 9pm - 11pm. Drop early, party harder. Keep hydrated. 18 and ABOVE ONLY. Drugs strictly prohibited

WHO

Samadhi (Discovalley Records - Russia) - Live PA

Regarded as one of the veterans of night-style psychedelic trance, Samadhi from Russia has devastated dance floors the world over with his overwhelming technical ability. He's appeared on respectable labels such as Deja Vu, Vertigo, Full Moon, Discovalley, Amaris and many others as well as co-producing a genre-busting, Vostok 1, with fellow scene-master Fungus Funk.

For Samadhi's psychedelic sounds... www.myspace.com/samadhipsysound

Jacky (Ooze - Bangkok)

Organizer of the exalted Moon Mountain river parties in Kanchanaburi and leading the charge at Bangkok's psychedelic flagship venue, Oozebar on Kao San Road. Jacky's intoxicating full-on technique guarantees a psychic re-wiring stuffed with focused energy.

For Ooze Bar collective info... www.myspace.com/oozebar

thesuperglo (Epic - KL)

thesuperglo is Malaysian psytrance disk-jockey Khalil Kenneth Lui, co-founder and A&R coordinator of FoundationKL.org and senior resident DJ of The Epic Tribe.

For thesuperglo's psychedelic sounds... www.myspace.com/thesuperglo

Brief info about Epic Tribe

The Epic Tribe prides itself by throwing legendary NON-PROFIT parties with ZERO CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP. Your support goes directly towards booking our international acts, the sound system, deco, as well as operating costs of our location.

YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS POWER YOUR PARTY.

Join us as we continue to inject much needed positivity into Malaysian music scene. Your help makes a BIG difference.

For more info, visit The Epic Tribe Facebook HERE.

I'm going to get PSYCHED UP! and feel musically-highhh till I flyyyy this 31st.

Hehehe...

See you there?

Related post
Previous posts on The Epic Tribe, their parties and Psychedelic Trance

Photo Source
The Epic Tribe via DJ Yzdar (Thanks man, sorry la lambat post this up)

Video Source
Vids by PSYCHADELIKCIRCUS

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All post entries are not intended to promote any particular individual or organization. It is solely for the purpose of CoolerClub and its related club's utilization of the above mentioned activities, events or organizations.

Cool Views ~ Event & party blogger? I LOVE IT

2009-01-20T05:04:00.000-08:00

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The world we live in today is a very small place indeed. Technology has joined the modern world together, as one entity, a global village via electronical means.

Things you can never experience back then (pre-internet ages)... can be experienced today.

For example, international DJs who performed on our shores, commenting on media coverage for that particular event... and get the comment published.

Those days, it'll take a magazine a duration of 1-2 months (1-2 issues) to get this done.

That was back then. Media today is no longer the barrier... it is now the bridge.

Those who disregards electronic media, do not know the extent of this platform to mold and shape modern communities.

Websites, online media sites, forums, chat rooms and BLOGS are now in the same league, or maybe better than their dying physical manifestations.

Someday... EVERYTHING WILL BE ELECTRONIC AND ROBOTS WILL RULE THE WORLD!!!

Muahahaha...

The mighty folk duo of NZ... Flight of the Conchords - The Humans are Dead

Wth... such words to tell you that my Youtube page with the vids on the past Smartie Partie massive rave last month...

Was visited and commented by the SMARTIE PARTIE (SP) people. Or at least some one who manages their official Youtube page.

I'm vain but in a very good productive way. You will see the point that I want to make with this hoohah of a post at the end.

This email pointed the way

Check out my vid (the one about the SEXAYYY SP DANCERS)

This is Part 2... link to Part 1 at the end of the post

Check out SP's vid on that party they performed last month

My point is, if you blog about what you like most or what issues/stuff other people think you can't be good at blogging it...

THEY ARE WRONG!

In my young age as a blogger, I've had the chance to join local EDM groups/collectives, join a magazine blogging group, interview international DJs, go to awesome parties, get feedback from those who I write/comment about (DJs, organizers etc) and most importantly... make new friends.

So if you're thinking of doing this... YOU CAN AND WILL SUCCEED!

MAY THE FUN BE WITH YOU

For me, I got to get my schedule right, find more free parties for you guys and PARTAYYYY. Stress la this job. Haaa *sigh*

Chiowza.

PS - The next post I know you'll like it. Stay tune...

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CoolerFuzz

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Clubbing 101 ~ Return of the DJ... Episode III (LAPSAP & EXCESSIVE)

2009-01-19T04:00:00.000-08:00

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In my Star Wars-named partayyy series... we've gone trough

Attack of The Massive Party Clones... Episode II (International party bashing) and
The Local Empire Must Strike Back... Episode I (The need for a local massive party by locals for locals)

Now lets see the last LapSap private party of 2008 and welcoming 2009 with the 9th Anniversary of Excessive Records.

Both local DJ collectives striving to make the Malaysian EDM scene comparable to any EDM-advanced nation.

Kudosss...

Finale 2008 with LAPSAP X IF DELLICIOUS @ PALATE PALLETTE, 30/12/2008

The private partayyy

The home-like partayyy venue

Some sponsored motivation. The girl in the next picture loves Bombay Sapphire.

My partner in crime

Ceiling deco

NuRave Partayyy DJs

The LapSap... 5ft a.k.a Blink & Mr Phuah a.k.a Xu

Partayyy scene and Dandelion's in action (Xu's funny face reacting to the pose)

Satisfied partayyy people

Celebrating 9 years of local trancedom at
EXCESSIVE RECORDS 9TH ANNIVERSARY
@ MAISON CLUB KL, 02/01/2009

The celebrators of 9 years of quality local EDM. Thanks guys.

Their DJ academy

The night's partayyy people. Full house downstairs.

The legendary... DJ BRYAN BURGER. Wholesome set man. Audio-fulfilling.

My partayyy people. Many missing but I thankfully had Edmundo, BigBro James and Dandelion

Crazy and excessively mad... Dandelion, BigBro James and Edmundo

Excessively mad DJs and other partayyy peeps... Also there was Nick Davis from The Snow Symphony (Last dude. Like his music)

Tired partayyy faces

After partayyy

I was a tad bit more excessive... but it was fun any way I looked at it. Hahaha...

Let's end this with a snippet of DJ BRYAN BURGER's set. Enjoy... I know we did.

Stay tune as we finish off this 3 part Star Wars-named post with a future party in which I'm sure to get PSYCHED UP! this coming 31/01/2009.

Chiowza and thanks for reading

Related post
Other post in this series

Photo Source
CoolerFuzz via his Canon Ixus70

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Exclusive ~ Your chance to Meet & Greet Mogwai, exclusively by Tuborg!... Isn't Mogwai the name of the cute Gremlin?

2009-01-16T23:16:00.000-08:00

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MOGWAI?

I don't know. Seriously... I don't have a clue. My background was in Hip Hop and RnB. Even my EDM indulgence is only about 4-5 years old. So this international gig slipped my mind like a slippery salamander.

Thank God Dandelion enlightened me with the whole Mogwai fiasco.

And in the spirit of SPONSORED EVENTS and opportunities to win or attain free tickets, I shall show you this

Good luck aight. Click on the image for the link-up to the contest page

When you click on the image right, it will lead you to The Fun Starts Here (a.k.a Tuborg) webpage. You have to be a site member to enter the contest.

So part away with some personal details, brace yourselves for some spamming ahead and HOPE YOU GUYS WIN!

CoolerClubbers have won contest fro The Fun Starts Here in the past. Buckets of Tuborg, gig/event/clubbing passes. The whole shebang-shebangs.

I.e. Edmundo won two tickets to see The Godfather of Crunk Lil Jon and Perv Calvin won buckets and buckets and buckets of lager from the organizers.

Check out our crunkin experience in this post

Operation Octoberfest... Last call for lager! ~ Heineken Green Room is back & Lil Jon @ Mist Club, 17/10/2008

Btw, this is my slogan, what do you think.

Mogwai is not a just a band. It is an uplifting spirit of musical freedom. To be at their gigs is an experience of audio freedom that trancends boundaries. (Don't copy k)

Corny right? My copywriting skills is not at tip top level la now. Tooo much insurance info in my brain. I bet Ollie and Dandelion has better ones.

Up next, some posts on LOCAL EDM GOODNESS and THE LOCAL PYCHEDELIC EDM party not to be missed.

Chiowza.

PS - For more info about Mogwai Live in Malaysia @ KL Convention Centre (21/1/2009) visit my EDM buddy's blog www.adlisyahril.blogspot.com for event info.

Related post
The Fun Starts Here events - Lil Jon @ Mist Club, 17/10/2008

Photo Source
The Fun Starts Here Mogwai Live in M'sia contest page

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TOKL pres. Time Out : On the Up (Jan '09) @ No Black Tie, 21/01/2009

2009-01-15T17:39:00.000-08:00

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I'm on I.M.H.S. (Indie Music Hungry Syndrome) again...

Need my drug of local indie goodness. My supply is coming this coming Wednesday. For now, I'm just going to enjoy the a 'pre-fix' of vids posted up on the tube of the up coming performers for this gig.

The indie lovin organizer and magazine

The indie lovin gig

WHAT
According to the organizer...

If you have been following On The Up since it's inception in May 2008, you might realise that this will be our ninth outing. To mark the new year, we have two seasoned local musicians sharing the stage with two acts that are relatively new to the scene. We have...
Singer songwriter 2StoreyHeart
Acoustic singer songwriter Izzy Mohamed
Fusion rock group Secret Love Affair
Rock Band Brokenscar (lead singer songwriter Kevin Teh)
And what would it cost you to listen to four local acts? RM20. RM10. Not too bad, don't you think?

WHEN & WHERE
21-01-2009 (WED), 8.30pm @ No Black Tie, 17 Jalan Mesui, Off Jalan Nagasari, Off Jalan Raja Chulan, KL.

HOW
RM20. RM10 with the Time Out KL voucher (voucher link at the end of post)

+ INFO
If you are planning to show up with friends, please contact No Black Tie (03 2142 3737, call after 5pm/website) to secure a table or two.

WHO

1. Singer songwriter 2StoreyHeart

After the disbanding of his former band, dreamingtosleep, in 2007, George finally broke out of his bedroom by playing at his first open mic event.

Performed at every doppelganger and cloth and clef gig, now with an EP in the works and a number of gigs lined up for him, things look like they are finally shaping up for 2storeyheart.

2storeyheart reveals the complexity of his emotions in his emo-filled lyrics and emo-sounding music. Nice...

For 2storeyheart music... www.myspace.com/2storeyheart

2. Acoustic singer songwriter Izzy Mohamed

Previously performed with bands such as Cultural Cocktails, Escaping Monday and Ziel but in 2004 Izzy decided to venture in the solo singer-songwriters world as well as play in another rock band.

Izzy converts her poems into lovely lyrics with some good accoustics to lull you into her stories. Very Sarah Mclachlan-ish vibe with Sara Bareilles vocals. Scrumptuos...

For Izzy Mohamed's music... www.myspace.com/izzymohamed

3. Fusion rock group Secret Love Affair

Secret Love Affair started off back in august 2007 with Reza experimenting with different sounds and subjects and then Nadya, Ruvi (drums) and bassist Wafi (cipuk).

Could'nt find any vids, but from their music on Myspace.... I'd say that the music has a very heavy guitar and bass with light synthy and disco drum beats.

Very upbeat jazz brit pop fusion with Manly vocals. Should be good to hear the live performance. Fusion rock... ROCKS!

For Secret.Love.Affair's music... www.myspace.com/bandaffair

4. Broken Scar

With the release of the his debut album “Midnight In St. Kilda” in 2006, the first two singles from the album, “Scratch” and “Down” hit the number one spot on the Xfresh FM Independent Charts. “Venus In September” was also featured in a number of compilation albums as well as the popular Malaysian teen television series, “Kami”.

Over the years, Broken Scar has gone through various incarnations from performing solo to a duo and finally to a full blown band. Kevin (lead) played shows relentlessly and toured nationwide. Kevin has also ventured overseas to Singapore and Australia.

2008 has seen the launch of Broken Scar’s Double A-Side Single, “The Shooting Star”. This release highlights two sides of the band; the ballad-esque acoustic side through the catchy chart topping single, “Shooting Star” and the heavier side through “Until I Fall”. That’s not all, the band has also thrown in two bonus acoustic tracks, “Shooting Star (Acoustic Version)” and a light-hearted track, “The Alien Song” in this release.

The myspace says :"High octane anthems to laidback heart-melting ballads"... I say, "bring it on Broken Scar... Can't wait to hear you guys perform live again!"

The sound... to me is like energetic John Mayer infused with rock hard Disagree. Sublime...

For Broken Scar's music www.brokenscar.com or www.myspace.com/brokenscarmusic

Chinese New Year around the corner, fantastic parties at the end of this month. It's going to be eclectically interesting year but a very tiring one lah.

Follow this link to the gig's special RM 10 VOUCHER.

Chiowz...

Related post
For past previews and reviews of Time Out KL's ON THE UP featuring performers like Rendra Zawawi, The Snow Symphony, Alaling & The Kaya Koks, A Mantle The Sea and many others...

Photo Source
All pictures of performers were taken from their respective websites and myspace pages. Also thank you to those who has posted up all the vids on the performers on Youtube.

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I need a time out... TOKL pres. Time Out : Comedy Thursday @ Little Havana, 08/01/2009

2009-01-15T03:56:00.000-08:00

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The Star Wars titled post will continue after this comedy-based post. (It's the post before, and 1-2 post after that)

At least once a month, I have that urge to laugh everything out. To destress. To just see something sooo comical that the adage "Laughter is the best medicine" becomes "Laughter is the next fix (drug)".

Have you had one of those feelings before?

And you thought that comedy movies can cut it... but in reality (especially if you went to the wrong cinema) you will experience a situation where the movie is damn funny but you are the only 3-4 people in the theatre laughing.

Especially those concerning verbal jokes. Slap stick is sooo dinosaur. And vulgar jokes would probably make you sick.

When I'm in that situation, I always ask myself... "Isn't there something, anything else to do to get my monthly laughing binge?"

The answer is YES.

But you have to look for it. Venture further than your mamak/yam cha hang out and sometimes come early because you know these places will be packed to the brim.

Organizers (and magazine if you don't know) who enjoy and appreciate local comedy

The selected media of comedy transmission at a very nicely set up venue, Little Havana.

It is just you - the mic - the performer (you and a larger lah off course).

No stunts... No fourth wall... No props... No other crap. Juts plain raw performance.

The host and the comedy-driven crowd

Local stand up comedians for the night...

From left - Chi Ho (in true self mode, also host), Yugi (1st up) , Alfred (hyper in a good way)

Sri (1st show), Zac Kamal (duno how many-th show) and Ian (imported act)

We laughed... paused... laughed... paused... laughed.

It should have been laughed... laughed... laughed... fall down the chairs and laughed some more but some how or rather the show was lacking in energy.

Maybe it is a slow momentum build up before the coming shows. It was the first show of the year. Slow build-up of performance momentum is kinda good, especially if you're expected to perform to the same crowd monthly.

In short, don't want to run of of jokes la (this is true in the sense that, how many repertoire can you do? Have to rotate and improvise)

I get it guys and I don't mind (I already memorize the jokes I've heard and even some localized jokes which was used by international comedians. Ahaaa... caught red handed man)

Here are some past examples in which you can based my depiction of this stand up comedy gig.

Check it out. And I assure you, if you like the vids, you got to see the live one. Not just this gig. Any live comedy gig. All are equally if not better.

Alfred's jokes

Yugi's jokes (I like this guy, his "I am fat jokes" works)

Other stuff about the gig. It was crowded, full house till the organizers had to shut the door for late comers

Some of my merry men and bloggers who were there to share the laughter with

Many thanks to NigelAis for the pics. Need to tell him that dSLR photography are deteriorating.

Let's end this vid the best televised local sketch show I like. They did a song parody. They mentioned Bukit Beruntung (a place where I reside a couple of years back) and also touched about local economy-based monsters in which we know off so dearly.

Enjoy and good night.

Related post
Other Time Out KL's organized gigs and performances in the past

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CoolerFuzz (theCOOLERexperience) and thanks to NigelAis (http://nigelais.blogspot.com)

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Clubbing 101 ~ Attack of the Massive Party Clones... Episode II

2009-01-13T04:30:00.000-08:00

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For Episode 1.

Goodness gracious me...

I'm not able to find anyone else who went to this massive 2 days party at Mont Kiara Equestarian and blogged about it.

Found many who posted up their experiences to Massive Underground though.

Wonder why...

The 2 day spectacular... SPECTACULAR?

This is a late post, I know. Never wanted to post about this in the first place. Wanted to discard it but then I analyzed the pictures and found some beauty in it.

These are memories which I'm not keeping (a dramatic way to say I need more hard disc space).

Were we OVER-PARTIED in the year 2008? Did we had too much repetitious formats of various but similar parties?

Not to be non-thankful of the situation we're in, but if I have seen it before, should I see it again? Or even pay for it again?

Also proof that we were almost OVER-PARTIED in the year 2008 we had... on top of my head

The last RECHARGE, end of 2007
(massive raves from January - May 2008 which I didn't go due to my final year in varsity)
2 Days Freedom
XLive (thedestroyer)
Hennessy Artistry madness around town with the climax, Flo Rida
Merdeka, Holloween massive raves in Sunway, PWTC etc
Another Freedom event called FREEDOM ELITE with plenty of motivational benefits
Zouk Out, Singapore
Some special by invites only massive rave like those held by Pall Mall and Kent at the Mines
Massive Underground
Siloso Beach
And if you're more adventures like my peeps from The Epic Tribe... crazy raves in Thailand

The respond to our near-boredom was what can be seen in the 1st day of Smartie Partie, which was a 2 day event, which had eager party peeps paying for both days.

Some even thought that it was another Freedom PD event. Hmmm...

THAT'S WHY THIS YEAR WE NEED A NEW FORMAT, AN ALL OUT MASSIVE RAVE BY MALAYSIANS FOR MALAYSIANS.

BIG NAMES, NEW NAMES, BED ROOM, NO NAMES, GHOST ETC ETC ETC.

And when this materialize, plsss, i beg of you to let my blog publicize about it as much as humanly and bloggerly possible.

Now, lets get back to the post. Just let these pics explain to you of how it was to be at Smartie Partie (day 1).

Also a nice treat for you at the end of the post (applicable for boys and some girls, hehehe)

Enjoy (or not)...

About now, you must have figured that this "massive" rave is kinda funny... I mean, how to apply the word "massive" in the pictures above?

Here's a vid of the party. It's a good try to make you feel how I felt while I was there.

Can't you feel the emptiness?

I didn't give a dang, I partied anyways. I can party to Psytrance, why can't I party here?

I had a private massive rave... yeah

Dandelion had fun too

Are you shocked or syiok? I was both, The emptiness shocked me, but then I realized, "Hey, it's like my private party... wohooo!!!"

Dandelion on the cam (official cam person no 2)

The percussionist and founder of Smartie Partie, Trace Harris

We found the founder wondering around.

Had a little chat but can't hear much due to the banging music (which I'm sure those who came on the next night was unable to... in conclusion, party on Fridays/crowdless parties)

Nothing more fulfilling than to interact with your performers. True?

Enough with the party, now let's get to some VISUAL TREATS. Some Smarties for the eyes.

Smartie Partie Dancers in SEXAYYY ACTION. Check out the vid at the end of the post.

The SEXAYYY VID

Nice!!!

Like the post title, I'm using corny Star Wars analogies and renaming episode titles (such a nerd). Tell me if Star Wars is not THE sci-fi ultimate series? (see I'm sooo nerdy, in a good EDM lovin way)

There was about 6-7 episodes of Star Wars right? This post will have more to come too.

Stay tuned...

Chiowz

Related post
Clubbing 101 ~ The Local Empire Must Strike Back... Episode I

Photo Source
Smartie Partie logo from Smartie Partie official website. Pictures are from Dandelion and CoolerFuzz.

Video Source
Visit CoolerClub's Youtube page for more vids

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All post entries are not intended to promote any particular individual or organization. It is solely for the purpose of CoolerClub and its related club's utilization of the above mentioned activities, events or organizations.

(Update) Cool Event ~ A couple of events for the 2nd week of January. Pace yourselves. More to come!

2009-01-12T08:19:00.000-08:00

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Read the previous post 1st. This one is just an update.

This event right, you should look forward to and I guarantee that it would be one of the best artistic experience you will have as off now (fuyooh, soo hard sale, hahaha)

Thanks to Shuei Miin (Rythm Tapper, local tap dancer/tutor) for the programme schedule.

KLPac's 1st OPEN DAY @ KLPAC, 18/01/2009

Click on image to enlarge schedule

WHAT
According to the organizer

Basically, it's one whole day jam packed with FREE performances, visual art installations, theatre and cultural games, arts workshops and demonstrations, staged readings, show previews, film screenings and, of course, the ever popular guided tours.

And if that's not enough to keep you occupied there will be some 60 over stalls on the lawn selling all kinds of interesting goodies and great finds (courtesy of the Bijou Bazaar team).

WHEN ~ 10am - 5pm, 18/01/2009 (Sunday)

WHERE ~ Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre, Sentul Park, Jalan Strachan, Off Jalan Ipoh, Kuala Lumpur

HOW ~Admission is free

+ INFO ~ For more info,email them at yuemay@klpac.org or contact 03-4047 9000

WHY ATTEND THIS EVENT?
Easy...

KLPAC is the other and maybe better option for artistic liberation
Fun Sunday enjoying highlights of what KLPAC has to offer for the year
It is like a college open day, check out your local arts centre and find out what is has to offer, meet artistes, ask questions, participate, discover new things
Festival like event with plenty to do such as

HIGHLIGHTS

Finals of the 1st ever KLPAC Idol
Dance performance by rising choreographer/dancer Aris Kadir
Performances by other talented acts such as Julian Mokhtar, Azmyl Yunor, Young KL Singers, KL Children's Choir, Bellydancers from Sirocco Secret Dance,Kayla Maxey of Flamenco Malaysia, KLPAC sinfonietta, Indian Cultural Drum Group (Sentul & Jln Ipoh), Persatuan Silat Cekak Pusaka Hanafi and more (as if the above is too little)

ACTIVITIES

Theatre Games for Singles by Mark Beau de Silva
A Movement Story Session for kids by the academy @ KLPAC
Preview of 2Somes by Chris Ling
Ritual Theatre workshop by Nanci Taynor
Physical theatre workshop by Helena Foo
Staged readings of plays by Redza Minhat, Fared Ayam
and more (see I told you that they want to give you more)

OTHER ATTRACTIONS

Hawker fare at reasonable prices by The Sentul Park Koi Centre
Amazing ticketing promotions for upcoming shows (for early birds).

For tiny bit more info, cause most of it has been posted in this blog visit www.klpac.org

See you thereeeeeeee!!!

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Photo Source
Photo was taken from the respective events organizer namely TheAdBangers, Cloth & Clef, Palate Pallete, KLPAC.

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Clubbing 101 ~ The Local Empire Must Strike Back... Episode I

2009-01-12T05:13:00.000-08:00

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I LOVE MY'S EDM scene to be exact

As everyone of you know (or should know by now), the local EDM scene is progressing. Over the past 1-2 years, we have witness the emergence of many more DJ collectives than before. Some were expansions of previous collectives, while many others are new ones.

All dedicated to move the scene to the next level.

Due to an increase in entertainment venues, performing opportunities and corporate venture into the scene... local DJs now have a bigger better platform to expand the EDM scene they have work so hard to nurture.

More upcoming local DJs, producers and collectives are emerging from the woodworks to claim their share of the empire... and some of them has even reached CULT status around town.

For example, on top of my head, when you mention to me Nu Rave, I think of LapSap. Hard Trance? Bass Agents. DnB? Loops Collective. Bedroom DJs? FoundationKL. Psytrance? The Epic Tribe.

Not to mention DJs, producers and collectives which emerges from DJ schools such as Playaz Universe, Bionic, Groove Syndicate, Royale Academy etc etc etc.

Off course, our local EDM doors have also been blessed with organizers who bring the lights of international superstardom such as (on top of my head lah)

Tiesto
Scott Alert
Judge Jules
DJ Nenes
Josh Wink
Benny Benassi
Hernan Cattaneo
DJ Shah
DJ Tom Piper
Jochen Miller
DJ Troy T
Alex M.O.R.P.H.
Cosmic Gate
Ferry Corsten
Johan Gielen
Matt Hardwick
Above & Beyond
James Zabiela
Carl Cox
Paul Van Dyk
DJ Sasha
Gregoire Pagnoux
DJ Dave Seaman
Timo Maas
David Morales

And recently Armin Van Buuren

All of the above came during the past 1-3 years. Those 3 years where I declare a new FREEDOM has emerged (not the fest in PD ok).

A FREEDOM where some holes in legislation and the increased flexibility by our governing power has granted more FREEDOM and leeway to event organizers. We have seen lat least one major massive rave every quarter, and many... MANY parties every month.

This FREEDOM also applies to new corporate sponsorships and branding exercises thru the vehicle of EDM and parties. In short, the use of parties to promote products (branding).

All we need to do is wait for the governing powers to follow up and legalise clubbing hours to 5am from the current 3am limit. Pretty please...

So solely from the long list of international acts above which midgets local efforts and trashing local competition... I'm declaring that the local boys needs to fight back.

Because as off today, I HAVE YET TO SEE A REAL MASSIVE RAVE WHICH IS BY LOCAL DJS FOR LOCAL RAVERS.

I have seen some try. Like Indepen-Dance @ Putrajaya back in 2007.

CoolerClubbers Ollie, Khvn and GraveDigger were there. It was not a success story I know, but after that? Nada (zero).

I know, some of you might scoff my idea saying that our local boys are incapable, but how about Rock The World (RTW), RTW 1, RTW 2 and other RTWs that follows? All local, by local, for local. Are you telling me that rockers are the only ones who have the cohones (balls) to do this?

Come on organizers, it was one of my new years resolution to see a local massive rave party with a massive line up of local acts in 2009. Cross my fingers. Hope to party.

This new years resolution was also fueled by these 3 parties I attended pre and post New Year.

The crazy emptiness I witness at Smartie Partie (Friday) @ Mont Kiara

This prooves that international acts can fail. If you had planned to go for 2 days... haiya...

The chilled out LapSap's X If DELLicious @ Palate Pallete

and the really crazy fun time at Excessive Records 9th Anniversary @ Maison.

Will post about these parties in the coming post and will end it with my all time favourite EDM collective's party preview.

Stay tuned.

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Cool Findings & Views ~ Abolish COVER CHARGE and we may prosper. Zouk Club with no cover??? (Part 2 of 2)

2009-01-10T23:44:00.000-08:00

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Part 1 HERE

After giving you your 1st lowdown on Cover Charge in my new Clubbing 101 section, I'm going to continue with a listing on entertainment outlets I deem party-worthy and DO NOT CHARGE COVER for most of its regular nights.

This list was compiled from Time Out KL. It's compiled based on number of COVER CHARGELESS nights offered by the venues.

OTHER PARTY WORTHY VENUES (by area)

Central KL

Alexis Bistro, Ampang
Cloth & Clef, Changkat BB
Club Nine & Six Lounge, Asian Heritage Row
Luna Bar, KL Tower
Red Square, Cap Square
Sky Bar, KLCC
The Apartment Downtown, KLCC

Satellite Areas

Groove Junction, Sri Hartamas
Long Bar, One Utama
Rain Bistro, Kelana Jaya
Scarlet, Damansara
Twenty-One, Changkat BB
The Laundry Bar, Damansara
The Republic Bar, Sunway

(more to come)

And now, for the GOOD NEWS I was talking about in the 1st post.

I was surprised and sceptical upon seeing this. But in true adventurous and open minded nature, I hopped on the boat nevertheless.

Because if this is true...

It would be

1. THE BEST MEMBERSHIP DEAL

2. THE BEST COVER CHARGELESS DEAL

3. POSSIBLY... ONE OF BEST CLUBBING DEAL

around town as off today (as off today ok, not all time)

This is provided that all the promises in this deal are kept, because so far... there are no other special Terms & Conditions to say that this deal sucks. Because we always get kicked back in the arse for not really understanding or even reading the fine print)

It all happens with this SUPERCLUB level venue

The SUPERCLUB

The club's new image after rebranding and renovation

The club's NEW membership programme via Facebook

The BEST deal around town issue revolves around this new membership thing.

Big HOO HAH all over the net. Many bloggers (incl your truly) are singing about it. Prophecising to our readers that Zouk Club, KL...

After the rebranding is being THE CLUB with THE BEST DEALS.

A sign of when marketing and publicity via modern media working beyond expectations.

The New Zouk Malaysia Facebook Membership Privileges (starting 01/01/2009)

According to the club

This Zouk Malaysia face book membership is unlike of our current card membership and other Facebook groups…. We offer AMAZING and quite frankly shocking privileges like no other clubs!

If you are a friend of Zouk Malaysia Facebook member (or contemplating to be one …why shouldn’t you?!) here’s a lowdown on whats on offer:

FREE BIRTHDAY PARTIES THAT COMES WITH 6 JUGS OF VODKA/WHISKY, TABLE RESERVATION & GUEST LIST! (MUST COME IN GROUP OF 10 MIN, ADVANCE BOOKING REQUIRED THRU SENDING ME A MESSAGE)
SIGN IN UP TO 3 GUESTS FOR EACH VISIT. EACH ENTRY ALLOWS YOU ACCESS TO ZOUK ROOM & BARSONIC
PERMANENT GUEST LIST EVERY FRIDAY/SATURDAY. THIS INCL 1 JUG OF VODKA/WHISKY PER PERSON FOR YOU & EACH OF YOUR GUESTS EVERY TIME YOU COME
If that’s not enough to get you buzzin for the night, you can still enjoy our Midnight Madness promotions that offer drinks/jugs at 50% discount from 10pm-12pm.

The TERMS & CONDITIONS

Offers applicable in Zouk Room only.
Applicable Male and Female of 21yrs and above
PLEASE NOTE MEMBERSHIP IS NOT APPLICABLE TO EXISTING ZOUK CARD AND OTHER ZOUK FACEBOOK GROUP MEMBERS (Barsonic etc).

FAQS

HOW TO JOIN?
Search for "ZOUK MALAYSIA" (not group), and add as us Friend.
WHAT DO I HAVE TO DO TO GET INTO ZOUK?
Proceed to the Zouk's side (Barsonic) entrance upon arrival. Mention to the front office staff you are are a member of the Zouk Malaysia Facebook Member.
HOW DO I BRING MY FRIENDS IN?
As a member of our Zouk Malaysia Facebook account, you are entitled to sign 3 guests for every visit (*except for Special events & eves of public holidays)
HOW DO I CLAIM THE FREE JUGS OF VODKA/WHISKY?
Our Front office staff will issue the redemption coupons upon members signing in.

The other Facebook Groups you should not join (or join anyways) in order for you to get this membership... supposedly

My comments on this?

Hmmm... as off today, this was how many people who have joined in this membership.

AND THE NUMBERS ARE GROWING!

There is no mentioning of a cutt-off point. This is where my scepticism comes in. Can they really hold to this membership promises?

Some people might say to me "Hey Fuzz, why are you bitchin around about this. It's a good deal. Free clubbing. Free booze. What else do people like you want?"

My deal is that YES, free clubbing at the new Zouk. Proven by those nuravers who attends Barsonic weekend nights. YES, name on guestlist every weekend with free booze.

I'm fine with this. Believable things. Experienced in the past.

But the new things like birthday party with booze and JUGS of free booze seems too good to be true.

It's ok mates, will get to the bottom of this. Have a few birthday boys this month and my weekends are dedicated to parties.

Will investigate.

Stay tuned.

Stay tuned for the investigation but go join the Facebook thing NOW! HURRY! URGENT! NASAP (Not As Soon As Possible)! No Malaysian Time!

Hahaha.

Brace yourselves for dry weekedays and a rush for a major festivities ahead. Please have more weekday excursion and weekend parties.

Chiowz!

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Cool Findings & Views ~ Abolish COVER CHARGE and we may prosper. Next step in nightlife entertainment in Malaysia (Part 1 of 2)

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Cool Findings & Views ~ Abolish COVER CHARGE and we may prosper. Next step in nightlife entertainment in Malaysia

2009-01-09T22:55:00.000-08:00

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Don't mind the dramatic approach applied in the post title above. I just love to start things with a bang.

I've got some GOOD NEWS actually. But before that, let's get to some Clubbing 101.

Today we're going to talk about COVER CHARGE.

Cause people like myself dread these absurd charges. Stating claim that we spend alot of money on 'BEVERAGE' and alot of money is made in 'BEVERAGE' sales in clubs.

Beverage here includes all types sold in entertainment outlet and in particular those of the relaxing, mood changing, angst inducing and non-consiousness resulting properties.

As technology and social awareness expands in Malaysia, an increase of cheaper methods and sometimes more efficient methods of advertising, publicity and customer gathering has led to clubs and entertainment outlets to derrive from COVER CHARGES and offer better monetary solutions to incur profit.

Even with COVER CHARGE, what beverages available in retail stores are easily TRIPPLED & QUADDRUPLED when sold to club patrons.

This to me is a BIG PROBLEM. Especially when I have sought and FOUND beverage retail outlets which sells imported brands for less than RM100. I.e. Bacardi for RM 80-90.

I truly believe clubs with a cover charge and beverage sales based business plan, SHOULD NOT charge 300 - 400% more profit on beverage because they've charged cover in the first place.

Enough about my concerns, let's get to some education...

Clubbing 101 - Lesson 1 "Cover Charge"

What is a cover charge?
At bars and nightclubs, or restaurants with live entertainment, a cover charge is a flat fee for entry to defray the cost of entertainment such as live musicians, singers or a DJ, or for the use of a dance floor, pool tables, or services such as dancing lessons.

In some countries, restaurants without entertainment may have a cover charge or ("couvert") for bread, butter, olives, and other accompaniments.

And why entertainment establishments needs to apply this 'charge'?
Bars and clubs that use cover charges use the cover charges for several reasons.

In some cases, popular bars and clubs have a substantial excess demand; patrons are lined up outside the club waiting to get in. In this case, the club can gain additional revenue from customers by requiring an entrance charge.

Other bars and clubs use cover charges only on nights when there is live entertainment or a DJ, to help defray the cost of paying the band, comedian, or DJ.

Cover charges are usually much lower for local, semi-professional bands or entertainers than for better-known touring bands from other regions.

If major profit is based on substancial sales of food and beverages which can cover entertainment and other costs... can we find reason to show that COVER CHARGE needs to be abolish? What reasons are behind the abolishment?

Price discrimination
In economics, the term "price discrimination" refers to charging different prices to different customers, based on the anticipated elasticity of demand of different customers.

Bars often offer student discounts because university or college students will have a different willingness to pay than an average consumer, due to their budget constraints. Thus, the bar sets a lower price for entry for university and college students because students have a more elastic price elasticity of demand.

Bars often have a “no cover for women” policy, to attract male drinkers. In the United Kingdom, this option is illegal under the Sex Discrimination Act 1975.

In some bars, there are also different cover charges for legal drinking age customers and for minors. Presumably the higher charge for minors is to make up for their lack of alcohol purchasing.
Revenue-sharing with performers
The bar usually allows the band or performers to provide a list of guests who will be admitted without paying the cover charge ("the guest list"). The bouncer may waive the cover charge for some customers, such as regular customers that usually purchase a large number of drinks.
Luxury cover charges
Luxury clubs with unusual architecture and interior design and a lush, high-end atmosphere sometimes have cover charges even when there is no live entertainment or DJs. The cover charge for these clubs pays for the massive renovations and the opulent, plush atmosphere which includes leather couches, candles, and attention to detail throughout.

Some high-end and luxury bars and nightclubs have yearly membership fees which can be interpreted as annual cover charges.

Is NO COVER CHARGE applicable?
YES. Some bars and clubs do not charge an entrance fee, which is indicated in signs stating "no cover" or "no cover charge" . These bars use the live entertainers to draw and retain customers in the establishment, so that the customers will buy alcohol.

To attract more female customers, bars often have a “no cover for women” policy. Some comedy clubs and strip bars may allow patrons to enter without paying a fee, with the implicit or explicit expectation that the customers will buy alcoholic beverages while inside. Some bars with "no cover charge" policies may have higher prices for their snacks and beer, to make up for the lack of a cover charge.

Legal restrictions in Malaysia?
Hmmm... I believe business practices in Malaysia is very flexible dependent on variables which I'm not going to cover today. Just enough to know that it is flexible.

Problems in NO COVER CHARGE application?
YES also. Many nightclubs oriented towards electronic dance music (EDM) have a cover charge because most of their patrons are not drinking alcohol. Bottles of water are also often priced at up to RM10 to offset the loss of revenue from reduced sales of alcohol.

(Source - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cover_charge)

That's it for now, in the next post... we will get to that GOOD NEWS as mentioned above and MY LIST of entertainment outlets namely clubs of all scale which DO NOT HAVE COVER CHARGE.

To be continued...

Cool Event ~ A couple of events for the 2nd week of January. Pace yourselves. More to come!

2009-01-09T01:02:00.000-08:00

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Just came back to life from OVERWORKED&EVENTS-SO-I-SLEEP-THE-WHOLE-DAY-SYNDROME.

Also came back from a great forum at Bar Council last night, “Not Just Another War: Myth and Reality in Occupied Palestine” organised jointly by the Bar Council, the Malaysian Social Research Institute and the Cakap-Rakyat

Speakers were Dr. Rosli Omar (gave a depth intro), Hishamuddin Rais (fiery socialist), Dr. Farish Noor (International law panel that night) and Professor Gurdial Singh Nijar (WOWed us with his point of views)

Dandelion, Ollie and Peter "me me me" joined me to gain a better understanding on an issue which has to be resolved if there is to be lasting peace in the Middle East.

It was refreshing to find arguments to support my point of views on this issue.

Especially those which mentioned about the war being NOT a religious/historical battle, it is merely a colonialist occupation, David VS Goliath battle with capitalism being the mechanism behind it.

Ahhh... refreshing.

As hedonist as I make myself to be, I can't run from the fact that this issue affects me, as a global citizen who pries on harmony (so that I can do what I want to do, when I want to do it) but the capitalism mechanism is too powerful and a force which can be used to RUN and RUIN countries.

I'm affected no matter what I do.

So in that troublesome note, I'm going back to do what I do best.

Work, parties and events

(I sound shallow, but this is base on principles of "man are not immortals" and a very unpredictable mortality we have nowadays)

In the coming week. After you have survived ZOUK Crazy January tonight with the TRANCE KING... Armin van Buuren.

Or in my case of love for local music, OMFG! by TheAdBangers (Blink - LapSap and Didjital - Bass Agents collabo) at Barsonic, Zouk.

Then you should head down, after work/class/bumming around to these weekday events of the 2nd week of January.

Hedonisco @ Club 9 & the SiX Lounge, 14/01/2008

WHAT
According to the organizer...

We play variety style of music. Rocking electro, latest remixes, indie tunes and nurave. PLUS special fashion appearance by Pop Rina- Awak Terok!!..Catch her latest design with our models..:)

Check 'PopRina-Awak Terok!!!' group for more info.

WHEN ~ 10pm, 14/01/2009 (Wednesday)

WHERE ~ Club 9 & the SiX Lounge, 9, Jln Yap Ah Shak, (Asian Heritage Row), Off Jln Dang Wangi, 50300, Kuala Lumpur

HOW ~ Admission is free

+ INFO ~ For table bookings and inquiries contact 03-2692 6969 or e-mail 69@club9sixlounge.com

WHY ATTEND THIS EVENT?
Its a nurave gig. Another OTHER nurave gig around town. More indie, more UG (Underground).

I like the drink promo. Nothing is better than to drown down some reasonably priced 'motivation' to get trough the week. Plus, the FIRST 30 GIRLS will get a free cocktail (before 12 midnight).

Nice...

The Bomb Shelter @ Cloth & Clef, 14/01/2009

WHAT
One special night of Hip Hop performances, DJs and graffiti artistry.

WHEN ~ 10pm, 14/01/2009 (Wednesday)

WHERE ~ Cloth & Clef, 30, Jalan Changkat Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur

HOW ~ Admission is free

+ INFO ~ N/A

WHY ATTEND THIS EVENT?
According to the organizer... The Bomb Shelter kicks off with a lineup of KL's most hardbody mic controllers!

Dose Two and Swagsta representing the Flow Fam
Blastoff! alumni Trickytongue twists shit up
Schizzow brings some Graffiti Greatness to the night's proceedings
SSK lays it down with some native tongues
Jin Hackman lays out his Jinuary campaign with sneak previews from his impending debut album, Jinius At Work.
Plus, DJ Jocular of the Headshell Heroes will be on the 1's and 2's with a true school mix for all the real heads.

All this on a WEDNESDAY NIGHT??? Dang these people are really crazzzy (in a good way off course). Better drop by and check them out. Changkat BB is the next Bangsar anyways, and nearer to me. Hahaha.

Anything Goes, Anything Shows! featuring Zeitgeist: Addendum @ Palate Palette, 15/01/2009

WHAT
Another thought-provoking and controversial big screen viewing along with fresh servings of free curry and seaweed popcorn screening at Palate Palette.

WHEN ~ 9pm, 15/01/2009 (Thursday)

WHERE ~ Palate Palette, 21 Jln. Mesui, off Jln. Nagasari, KL.

HOW ~ Admission is free

+ INFO ~ For bookings and table reservations call 03 - 2142 2148

WHY ATTEND THIS EVENT?
I missed the screening of Zeitgeist: The Movie.

This is the other one... Zeitgeist: Addendum. According to the movie description, this is a movie that provokes the mind of how we are all aligned with nature & digs deep into the root of the pervasive social corruption while offering a solution. For detailed info, log onto www.zeitgeistmovie.com.

Fuuyoh... I like thinking movies. Especially those you can't even find anywhere in Malaysia. Free screening is one thing, it comes with value added advantages far superior to any local cinemas... thought provoking material and free popcorn. Thanks to Ollie for mentioning this sometime ago.

I'm provoked to go.

Let's end this 2nd weekend of January 2009 with the best artistically driven event to begin the year with

KLPac's 1st OPEN DAY @ KLPAC, 18/01/2009

KLPAC is the other and maybe better option for artistic liberation
Fun Sunday enjoying highlights of what KLPAC has to offer for the year
It is like a college open day, check out your local arts centre and find out what is has to offer, meet artistes, ask questions, participate, discover new things
Festival like event with plenty to do such as

HIGHLIGHTS

Finals of the 1st ever KLPAC Idol
Dance performance by rising choreographer/dancer Aris Kadir
Performances by other talented acts such as Julian Mokhtar, Azmyl Yunor, Young KL Singers, KL Children's Choir, Bellydancers from Sirocco Secret Dance,Kayla Maxey of Flamenco Malaysia, KLPAC sinfonietta, Indian Cultural Drum Group (Sentul & Jln Ipoh), Persatuan Silat Cekak Pusaka Hanafi and more (as if the above is too little)

ACTIVITIES

Theatre Games for Singles by Mark Beau de Silva
A Movement Story Session for kids by the academy @ KLPAC
Preview of 2Somes by Chris Ling
Ritual Theatre workshop by Nanci Taynor
Physical theatre workshop by Helena Foo
Staged readings of plays by Redza Minhat, Fared Ayam
and more (see I told you that they want to give you more)

OTHER ATTRACTIONS

Hawker fare at reasonable prices by The Sentul Park Koi Centre
Amazing ticketing promotions for upcoming shows (for early birds).

For tiny bit more info, cause most of it has been posted in this blog visit www.klpac.org

Oh my...

Sooo many things to do so little time.

Bear in mind that 1/3 of our life is spent sleeping and resting. Another 1/3 maybe learning to live via educational programmes and institutionalization.

If the last 1/3 to be spent as a SLAVE to a the money mechanism and not as a MASTER of your destiny?

It would suck sooo bad.

PS - I'm just in the philosophical mode now. Better end this post, shut up and go find more sponsored parties to go to. Hahaha.

Related post
Cool Events ~ 4 days of PARTYING later... there are 7 more events in the first week of January 2009

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Photo was taken from the respective events organizer namely TheAdBangers, Cloth & Clef, Palate Pallete, KLPAC.

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A quickie holiday and the best house party to end 2008

2009-01-07T05:49:00.000-08:00

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Work... work... and more work...

Thank God me mates and I are heading off to Time Out KL's COMEDY THURSDAYS for a bit of a good laugh being entertained by local STAND UP COMEDIANS.

Should KICK the workday blues out of my system like rugby player punting for the win

In the new year, with a new job and all...

I sometimes reminisce on the activities done in the past year.

Especially those memorable moments when the group bunches up and we have ourselves a good HOUSE PARTY. For any occasion, especially birthdays and major celebrations.

And with some LIQUID MOTIVATION like

At HOME-LIKE venues such as

With VIEWS which astounds even the KL locals plus the occasional fireworks display

We PARTY as mad as we can.

But this one time last December 2008, bout a week before Christmas, we ventured further into the outskirts of Selangor.

Bout 60km from KL to discover this gem of a HOME-LIKE party venue for another of our house parties.

It was a QUICKIE HOLIDAY of sorts. A chill-out party, one to celebrate past and coming celebrations.

Thank you in advance to Big Bro James, Edmundo, Shirley (Edmundo's love), How Zany, Peter "me me me" and Dandelion for making the last house party the most EXOTIC and CHILLED-OUT we've ever had.

So in order to make my reminiscing a silent and chilled-out one, let's listen to what the pictures says.

Relax and enjoy...

Can't wait for our next QUICKIE HOLIDAY and HOUSE PARTY.

But for now... I'm going to get back to more modern day slavery as an Informations and Agent Servicing Exec at a very prudent insurance company.

Really need a drink now.

*sigh*

PS - Next post on Saturday. Thanks for reading.

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Past birthday fun by the CoolerClubbers

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CoolerFuzz via his Canon Ixus70. Time Out KL Comedy Thursday e-banner from TOKL's website.

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Humour me ~ Time Out KL's stand-up comedy night "Comedy Thursday" (Jan '09) @ Little Havana, 08/01/2008

2009-01-04T03:54:00.000-08:00

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I think it's time for my body to LAUGH AWAY all the past party toxins and hangovers with some good comedy and fun.

Laughter so loud, so crazy that all the post-party syndromes would just be SHOCKED out of my system.

I need to go to another comedy gig... and not just any other gig.

Must be off good quality comedians by an organizer who cares about local talents at a perfect venue for the comedy setting to take place.

Hmmm...

Should be...

The organizer who cares for local talent

The local stand up comedy gig with 4 ever changing local stand up comedy talents, at a good setting and value for every penny

WHAT
According to the organizer

It's the New Year folks. What better way to start it than on a happy note, right...with laughter at Malaysia’s most popular stand-up night.

Yeap, Comedy Thursday is back, and it's the first Comedy Thursday of 2009. Cheap beer, bar menu and better still you can get in for half price when you print out and bring along the voucher available from here.

Time Out Kuala Lumpur is supporting local comedy with our monthly stand-up nights in central KL, showcasing the best young comics in Malaysia.

WHEN & WHERE
9pm, 08/01/2009 (Thursday) @ Little Havana, 2 & 4, Lorong Sahabat, Off Changkat Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur

WHO
Local young comedians Alfred, Zak, Yugi, Rri and Ian. Wana know who they are, come to the gig and check it out.

HOW
Normal cover charge is RM20. RM10 with voucher. Voucher detail at the end of the post

+ INFO
For table reservations and further inquiries contact Ms. Anju / Ms. Kel Li @ 03-2166 6650

WHY ATTEND THIS EVENT?
When was the last time you heard about stand up comedy gigs in KL? Harith Iskandar's Tour? Company's annual dinner? Xmas? Never heard so far last year? Never heard before?

If you have never heard of stand up comedy before, read my write-up of what STAND UP COMEDY is. Click HERE.

If you have heard of one previously, interested but was held back from what ever reason, I want to enlighten you with this video to enhance your perception of stand up comedy - especially one this indie and small scaled like Comedy Thursdays by TOKL.

Check this out. Then you decide if you want to go.

Thanks to NigelAis for the vid

TOKL - Comedy Thursday - 4 Dec 08 from nigelais on Vimeo

The gig's format.

Come early to avoid placements and table disputes.
You will notice the actual venue (upstairs) tries to immulate a traditional comydy club brick-wall setting.
You will feel that the venue setting is conducive for direct-comedy impact because its an intimate setting.
You sit down. Order some F&B (with B being booze, preferably a Heiny)
Wait. Chat up with some wholesome fun KLites (like you yourselves)
Wait abit more for more people to come. Chat some more.
Then the host MC Matt Sally will come up. Intro the show. Then continuosly intro each stand-up comedian who has a 25 minute set each.
Comedian will come out, adjust themselves then began.
You will........ Hahahahahahhahahhahahahahahhahahahahahahhahahahahahahah to the very end.

Been to last month's Comedy Thursday. Laughed my arse off silly just like the format above.

What else can I say. Midweek excursion to a comedy gig at a cigar bar/club? Drown in some lager with some merry KLites? Laugh to some of Malaysia's up coming stand up comedians?

Nice...

To download voucher, visit this TOKL PAGE.

Past related post

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Cool Events ~ 4 days of PARTYING later... there are 7 more events in the first week of January 2009

2009-01-03T03:37:00.000-08:00

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And 4 days later since 30th December 2008...

at the rate of a party a night...

My New Year Experience has ended.

It was all good.

New Year Eve itself was a party journey of epic proportions with all the craziness, suckiness and endeavours but ended in total party blisness plus a journey without the NYE yearly traffic hell. KL area was like any other weekend night.

Dhaima and I was from Ampang (7pm) - Wangsa Maju - Kepong (SueSue & Ollie joined us) - Soho, Mont Kiara - Urban Rock Out, CapSquare - Asian Heritage Row - Back to CapSquare - Kepong - The Waterfront, Desa Park City - home at 5am.

Now must get back to the normal, everyday, repetitious programming. Till the next massive nationwide celebration.

But wait...

Life will never get dull with the wholesome line-up of sponsored events and gigs around town. this month. Well... at least I have heard word of a worthy sponsored party at the end of the month.

Will get back to this worthy sponsored party soon.

For now, lets reflect on what was our New Year Eve's party week experience and preview of what's to come in the first week of January 2009.

The reflection

Bombay Sapphire + LapSap = DELLicious. Pre-NYE party with LapSap X If DELLicious @ Palate Pallette, 30/12/2008

NYE craziness and lameness all over KL (with NO JAM) but ending in total bliss at The Waterfront, Desa Park City (Fantastic gated residential with lake and all)

Celebration of one of the best DJ collectives in town, Excessive Records 9th Anniversary @ Maison, 02/01/2009

Now for some previews.

According to my frequent Internet sources, there are about 6-7 events recommended this week. This is base on availability and the variety of these events which will guaranty a fun and happening party weekend post NYE 09.

In this 4 days of party comeback post, we will preview

Electrosexual @ Club 9 & the SiX Lounge, 07/01/2009
RokkiT @ Cloth & Clef, 08/01/2009
Take Off Records presents Looking Good @ Cloth & Clef, 09/01/2009
OMFG! (Jan 09) @ Barsonic, Zouk, 10/01/2009
The Listening Session feat. Zalina Lee @ The Apartment downtown, KLCC, 10/01/2008
TOPSHOP presents SISTER BLISS (Faithless, UK), 09/01/2009
RED SESSIONS pres ARMIN VAN BUUREN (Armada, NL), 10/01/2009

First up

1. Electrosexual @ Club 9 & the SiX Lounge, 07/01/2009

WHAT
Electro gets steamy at this gig featuring DJ Mixing in Action and friends

WHEN ~ 10pm

WHERE ~ Club 9 & the SiX Lounge 9 (Asian Heritage Row), Off Jln Dang Wangi, KL

HOW ~ Free via guestlist (b4 12), RM20 (inclusive of 1 drink), admission is free for ladies. Contact organizer to be on guestlist.

+ INFO ~ Contact 012-2042791 , e-mail mixinginaction@yahoo.com or Facebook

WHY ATTEND THIS EVENT?
The other side of electro in KL.The underground side. Performing for the night will be DJ Hackheem, DJ JoJo, DJ An and DJ Fareen.

2. RokkiT @ Cloth & Clef, 08/01/2009

WHAT
Mixing in Action presents a night of electro and nu-rave tunes, featuring other DJ friends like Xes!Xes, Adam and Bart.

WHEN ~ 10pm

WHERE ~ Cloth & Clef, 30, Jalan Changkat Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur

HOW ~ TBC (but usually will not exceed RM 20)

+ INFO ~ Contact: 012-2042791, e-mail: mixinginaction@yahoo.com Facebook.

WHY ATTEND THIS EVENT?
Is TAG and LapSap DJ nights around town the only places to party for you electro and nu-rave lovers? I hope you didn't think so because there are more options to party if you love this genre.

And to love this or any genre is to embrace variety. Especially the local indie/underground variety with the hopeful and more fun amateur DJs. So go and check them out.

3. Take Off Records presents Looking Good @ Cloth & Clef, 09/01/2009

WHAT
DJs Low and Tubby in the house, spinning you a mix of downtempo, funk, breaks and DnB!

WHEN ~ 9pm

WHERE ~ Cloth & Clef, 30, Jalan Changkat Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur

HOW ~ Admission is free

+ INFO ~ Contact: 03-2143 3034 or clothandclef@gmail.com for inquiries & bookings

WHY ATTEND THIS EVENT?
By another EDM-mad collective, Loops Collective (DnB masters) it will be a Drumb 'n' Bass party in your face! If you're in need of a good Jump Up, head down to Cleth & Clef and break with the best collective for this genre in town.

4. OMFG! (Jan 09) @ Barsonic, Zouk, 10/01/2009

WHAT
Every fisrt Saturday of every month, come for the OMFG! experience by The Ad Bangers, a new colabo by DJ Didjital (Bass Agents) and Blink (5ft of LapSap).

Created by ad people for ad people and yet open to everyone! Observe, get inspired, meet your peers or just let your hair down with a mash of tunes from New Order to Human League to Timbaland to Deadmau5.

WHEN ~ 9pm

WHERE ~ Barsonic, Zouk Club KL

HOW ~ For invites e-mail theadbangers@gmail.com or normal Barsonic cover applies

+ INFO ~ N/A

WHY ATTEND THIS EVENT?
What happens when Hard Trance NRG meets with Pop Chart Electro? We get the Ad Bangers and their once a month party installation called OMFG!

The Ad Bangers duo consist of Blink a.k.a 5ft from LapSap and Hoong a.k.a Didjital from the hard-hitting Bass Agents. This colabo is a play on the French music label, Ed Banger Records.

The “Ad” in their name refers to advertising, of course. So OMFG! is a meeting of people from the [advertising] industry to have a good night out.

So for a MUST GO unique experience surrounded by hard and nu ravers with some advertising guys thrown in the picture, you got to e-mail them for invites. My advise is, as it is a Lap Sap and every other private party group/night, we better follow them around.

5. The Listening Session feat. Zalina Lee @ The Apartment downtown, KLCC, 10/01/2008

WHAT
Saturday musical installation at the Apartment Downtown feat the talented vocals of Zalina Lee (Jazz, RnB, Soul). With powerful vocals and a bubbly personality to match, catch this talented singer-songwriter performing at The Apartment Downtown for an entertaining evening.

WHEN ~ 9.30pm

WHERE ~ The Apartment Downtown, Lot 139, 1st Floor, Suria KLCC, KL.

HOW ~ No cover. Admission is free.

+ INFO ~ For more info and reservations, 03-7727 8330, e-mail or website.

WHY ATTEND THIS EVENT?
First of all its Zalina Lee!

One of my mentors when I sang in the past. (CircleSong 2007, The Actor's Studio BSC, featured in The Star)

This sultry songstress can really hit those notes to entertain you. Will fill in between songs with some witty chatter.

Nice...

And if you have MAJOR MOOLAH ACTION going on in your life and wouldn't mind spending a bigger (REALLY BIG) amount for your clubbing pleasure this coming weekend...

As you can head down to Zouk for 2 nights of INTERNATIONAL CLUBBING AFFAIR

6. TOPSHOP presents SISTER BLISS (Faithless, UK), 09/01/2009

7. RED SESSIONS pres ARMIN VAN BUUREN (Armada, NL), 10/01/2009

WHAT
Sister Bliss
A night of good EDM from one member of the famed dance group Faithless, don’t miss Sister Bliss' progressive trance/house stylings at Zouk for one night only.

Armin van Buuren
Armin Van Buuren is arguably the most successful and in-demand DJ on the planet. Having retained his World # 1 DJ crown for a second year, he will be in the mood to celebrate with his beloved KL fans at this very special and exclusive 4 HOUR SET.

WHEN ~
Sister Bliss
9th Jan 2009, Friday at ZOUK

Armin van Buuren
10th Jan 2009, Saturday at ZOUK

WHERE ~ Zouk room, ZOUK CLUB KL

HOW
Sister Bliss
TICKET ENTRY: RM48 Ladies / RM58 Men (inc 1 drink)
BOTTLE ENTRY: RM373++ / 3-6 pax
PREMIUM MEMBERS: Complimentary Entry + 1 guest before 11pm

Armin van Buuren
TICKET ENTRY: RM100 Ladies / RM120 Men (inc 2 drinks)
BOTTLE ENTRY: RM425++ / 6 pax (Advance Booking with min. 2 btls commitment)
PREMIUM MEMBERS:Complimentary Entry 11pm

+ INFO ~ For reservations 03-2171 2075 (12pm - 6pm) or 016-3323191 (after 6pm) or email

WHY ATTEND THIS EVENT?
According to the organizer

Sister Bliss
A genuine superstar on the decks. Regarded as many the First Lady of house music and an integral part of dance royalty Faithless, come party with Topshop in true UK high street style. Check the music at myspace.com/sisterblissofficial.

Armin Van Buuren
First Red Sessions party of the year and its not a sponsored one (wth). An exclusive 4 HOUR SET? Armin is the bomb!

Wish I had a couple of hundred bucks laying around... Check out this international DJ extraordinaire at www.arminvanbuuren.com

That's all for today.

Still recuperating from our crazy NYE holiday, its parties and the daily hangover madness.

Coming up is THE MUST GO COMEDY GIG PREVIEW.

Stay tuned.

Photo Source
Review pics from CoolerFuzz (Canon Ixus70). All party/event/gig info are taken from their respective sources.

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2008-12-30T08:35:00.000-08:00

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When the clock strikes midnight tonight...

It will be a...

theCOOLERexperience blog team would like to wish all of our cool readers and CoolerClubbers nationwide...

A Happy, Motivated, Party-filled, Trouble-less, Sponsored-mostly, Event-full...

NEW YEAR 2009

Dandelion's personal thoughts and wishes:

HULA HULA! Your New Year's Eve to-do-list
Good setting... check
Good company... check
Good music... check
Good F&B, with the B being Booze!... check
Good fun till your knickers drop off and you puke your brains out... PRICELESS!

CoolerFuzz's personal thoughts and wishes:

This New Year's Eve... Pleaseee...

Get drunk to the funk in absolute crunk with your junk in the trunk and no punks to skunk your fun!

Instead of yakking on and on about what we loved and going to miss past 2008 (Cause there's sooooo many things to say)

Dandelion and I will just leave you with a song that sums up our whole year's experience.

It's about the things we love, our hopes and aspirations. It's about this planet we call home... And why we love almost everything which is nice and beautiful about it.

This includes all of you crazy supportive COOL party people and all of you event and social umbrella networks who has showed confidence in our efforts to promote events aligned with our mindset and goals.

You are all COOLERCLUBBERS, a collective of what we think party people are. Also our spirit and motivation to move us forward towards a better event-goers and party people mindset.

We thank you.

A special shout-out and million of thank yous to the people who we support to the bones and showed us some love...

FoundationKL
The Epic Tribe
Time Out KL

We wish you guys the best of everything in 2009.

And you know there will be this small social group and blog who will do just about anything (legal, reasonable and sane) for you guys.

Yeah!!!

Finally reach the 160th post.

Wohoooo!!!

Have fun partying mates.

Chiowz.

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Photobucket.

Video Source

Discovery Channel via Youtube

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Cool Event ~ Skip New Year's Eve for this? EXCESSIVE RECORDS 9th ANNIVERSARY PREMIER CELEBRATION @ Maison Club , 02/01/2009

2008-12-28T08:01:00.000-08:00

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159th post... ONE MORE TO GO!

Can't celebrate New Year's Eve?

Don't want to celebrate New Year's Eve?

Does this statement relates to you?

"New Year's Eve is in the bloody midweek. Got to work/go to class/exam/get married etc the day after. I can't really enjoy myself and get super drunk, party like mad munkeys and do all the wonderful things I want. Should postpone it la. Can or not"

Especially those who can't take leave on the Friday after. Arghhh. Have to turn up to work with no hangovers.

If I don't go to any NYE parties... what is waiting for me the weekend after New Year's eve? Maybe there are some good parties I can attend and postpone my NYE craziness to that party.

Cause not everyone is a PARTYHOLIC like you know who (Not me ok).

Let's see...

So far I can find only one reason to skip NYE, wait abit and party the weekend after. Cause the peeps from Excessive Records are having a bash...

WHAT
For one night only, after the NEW YEAR holiday season, Maison Club KL is pleased to present the special 9th Anniversary celebration party by Excessive Records featuring 9 top local DJs. Experience the long awaited EXCESSIVE RECORDS SOUND SYSTEM.

Excessive Records (record label, DJ/producer colective, DJ school)?

Excessive Records began in 1999, and now had become one of most respected and renowned event organisers with a reputation that creates a mind blowing and tantalising experience at any events its affiliated with.

Founders Bryan Burger and DJ Callen have built a concrete name for themselves. Not only known within Malaysia, Excessive become popular with clubbers and the events & rave industry in parts of Asia such as Singapore and Indonesia.

Their experience in the music industry has made them a target for organising events in collaboration with corporate clients such as; Kent, Salem, Juice Magazine, Klue.com.my, Volvo, Heineken, Nike, Carlsberg, Sol, and Tower Records.

WHEN & WHERE
02/01/2009 (Friday) @ Maison Club KL, 8 Jalan Yap Ah Shak 50300 Kuala Lumpur, next to Heritage Row (Tel: +603 2698 3328 )

WHO
9th anniversary so 9 times the fun with

Angela Faith (Capital FM DJ Quest 2nd Runner 2008)
Tommy Cham PACO aka Banana Republic (Juice DJ Quest 2nd Runner Up 2007/ Pioneer DJ Battle Finalist 2008)
GAIJIN (Juice DJ Quest 3rd Runner Up 2008/ Pioneer DJ Battle Finalist 2008)
ELF (Juice DJ Quest 2nd runner up 08/ Capital FM DJ Quest Runner Up 2008)
JON VU (Juice DJ Quest 4th runner up 2008/ Pioneer DJ Battle finalist 2008)
Bryan Burger (Excessive Records / Royale DJ Academy / UDG,K.L.)
C. Master (Capital FM DJ Quest Winner 2008)
Blackheart (Royale DJ Academy)

HOW
No cover charge before 12. E-mail excessiverecords@yahoo.com to RSVP. If you're RSVP passed, they'll give you a fun password. Can't tell you. Must email them 1st. Hehehe.

Why attend this event?
It's by those party people who specializes in trance parties. Just look at the local DJs offering for the party. Not bad...

Is it worth not partying during NYE? Maybe.

Maison is a worthy venue. Been to alot of good stuff there. Good beverage offering too.

Plus you know that NYE has already siphon off those who can't take a double or triple party whammy in a week. But those who can, can join the party peeps to celebrate the 9th anniversary of one of the prominent names in local DJing.

And if I can't make it...

HAPPY 9th ANNIVERSARY EXCESSIVE RECORDS!

More parties, more DJs, more excessive!

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Excessive Records

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Cool Event ~ LapSap X IF Interactive Spins DELLicious @ Palate Palette, 30/12/2008

2008-12-28T07:21:00.000-08:00

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Wait!!!

Before we end the year...

LAP SAP is having another private party. A last-minute-before-New-Year party. Maybe last minute because they're working on New Year's Eve.

Btw, this is this blog's 158th post. 2 more before New Year. I can do it! 160 post on the wayyy...

LAP SAP says...

The party for you and you only... well your beautiful friends as well. Haven't done this in ages and thought it'll be a great way to end the kick ass 2008, the famous "if your names not down you ain't comin in" is here to haunt the outsiders again...

This time we are bringing you something weve never done before with the help of DELL is projecting visuals at the private party, the mind blowing IF Interactive will be with us on this one to show you some colours,...

Remember no mystery guests allowed, if you got friends get thier names on the mail too cool?.....

LIMITED TO THE FIRST 250 PEOPLE to mail us...

Theres gonna be some snacks for ya downstairs and WE GOT FREEEEE FLOWWWW TOOO.... till the tap runs out.

So its gonna be the best pre new years eve! kekeke...youre gonna enjoy.....

This party is PRIVATE we say again, as usual..

Send your RSVP to ..........................................

HURRY HURRY! WOW! EXCITING TIMES!

P.S - THE MR LAPSAP DRINK AND MS LAPSAP DRINK IS BACK TOOOOOO WOO HOOOOOOO

GUYS LOOK CAREFULLY YE! ITS NOT NEW YEARS EVE! ITS ON THE 30TH DECEMBER TUESDAY

"IF YOUR NAMES NOT DOWN! YOU AIN'T COMIN IN!"

Blogger's note - Sory can't reveal the e-mail. Last time around, I was communicated by Lap Sap NOT to spread these parties. Private party ma. Hmmm. How huh?

Somehow I'm going...

Crazy "I will party any where, any time" me.

Must be the music. Could also be the 'motivational' beverages. Maybe both.

I missed the last 1 or 2 Lap Sap private parties (HOW COULD I, SUCKY ME). Maybe I should try to attend one non-private LAP SAP shindig in Barsonic, Zouk. But that is sooo mainstream.

Hmmm...

So I see you party peeps there?

No worries. Get back to your New Year's Eve planning.

Let me find some other parties I can recommend. Maybe those in the vicinity of the first week of January 2009.

Chiowz.

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Lap Sap

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Koh Phangan at home: A psytrance epic journey at Fierce Green Fire (Pt 2/2)

2008-12-27T08:05:00.000-08:00

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For PART 1

Additional photos are the courtesy of Ikhwan (The Epic Tribe) and Hilma (Om Project).

As night looms, we left the day vibe. Another energy seeps into us and slowly the fire becomes the flame.

As we gather and motivate ourselves

The setting has beautified and dramatically change (these are some really great pictures)

From dusk till dawn, the night shamans come out and play...

Unfortunately, there wasn't any FULL MOON.

But when in need, man will compensate

So in the darkness of the night, the tribe danced their way... in any way. Adhering to the true spirit of psytrance. A spirit of freedom.

Let also, the FIERCENESS to communicate into our social needs to commence in a unison of mind, body and soul moved by the shamans into total psychedelica...

Just looking at these pictures makes me yearn to be at another one.

It was really dark at night, so let's see if I have something nice to show you...

Glow stringer

Party flames went on inside of us for 3 days.

3 of among my best party days in 2008.

Another journey ends. Really hoping to get another chance to do this.

It was not all about the music and attractions offered. DD and I was there for the people, the vibe, the motivations, the acceptance, the experience.

And I truly believe that The Epic Tribe and its collective and friends can get us there.

There... To wherever there is. Still undecided. Alot more steps maybe.

A special thanks to The Epic Tribe, Om Project (Singapore) and everyone else who partied with DD and I at

The Epic Tribe pres. FIERCE GREEN FIRE 2008

Finally, after alongggggg wait, the party has been posted.

What a relief. Something this massive. This fun. Should not be kept alone.

Stay tuned as we will gather COOLeriffic 2008 moments experiences by the COOLERCLUBBERS in countdown to the new year.

And some prospects of what to expect in the new year.

Get ready to party!

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As quoted... photos courtesy of Ikhwan (The Epic Tribe) and Hilma (Om Project)

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Koh Phangan at home: A psytrance epic journey at Fierce Green Fire (Pt 1/2)

2008-12-26T23:14:00.000-08:00

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For the past month or so, I kept on rambling about this thing

Wanted to post it asap, stuff got in my way. Kept on piling and piling and piling posts until I'm overloaded.

So lets get this out of my head and into this blog, for permanent memorial of how great it was to be at

The Epic Tribe pres. FIERCE GREEN FIRE

According to the organizer

FIERCE is a state of mind. It has no emotional attachment to it; and exists merely as a state of extreme power and intensity.

As part of this festival's battle cry, 'FIERCE' inspires us to protect the 'Green Fire', another name for our Natural World and our lonely blue island in space: Earth.

Hence, 'Fierce Green Fire' a quest to overcome our complacency to protect our last refuge of peace, nature, and mastery over ourselves.

It was also inspired by a book on environmentalism by Aldo Leopold; 'A Fierce Green Fire'

This post is in relation to another upcoming party. The more massive and psychedelicly uplifting

JUNGLE EXPERIENCE @ Koh Phangan, Thailand, 29-30 December 2008

Party info

Party flyer

Can't imagine the massive fun their going to have in Thailand.

Cause when DD and I was at the Malaysian version, it was a party marathon spread trough 3 days.

Imagine this timeline.

Visual aid for you imagination

And after gazing at these pictures, and you're still not convinced... Some vids should do the job.

So lets start this party off with the activities and happenings during the day time. Clock starts at 7am...

The venue

The gathering of psychedelic people from all around the world to converge in one space to rejoice, share and motivate themselves.

There to share this epic journey with us were our friends from Singapore, Thailand and Indonesia.

Releasing the mind up wards with music, only bareness meets the ground and no self consciousness, no fear and most importantly no barriers of self expression

Some of the psychedelic shamans who brews the music in the day time

And when we tire, we rest...

In our hunger, we conjure flames for sustenance

For memories, we then capture

Some other memories in video

From the moment I wake up

Spinning psychedelicly

DD's journey

And in the night, the party really picks up pace... but for now we rest.

To be continued

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Stop working, pack up your bags and let's go to Koh Phangan, Thailand to party at FULL MOON & JUNGLE EXPERIENCE

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Jungle Experience e-flyer and info page from www.jungle-experience.com

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Time Out KL pres. Time Out : On The Up (Dec '08) @ No Black Tie, 17/12/2008. New definition of local emo acoustics is The Snow Symphony

2008-12-26T07:54:00.000-08:00

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In between my modern day slavery (a.k.a my job) and my sponsored partying, club launches, massive raves and psychedelic trancing...

I always find time to squeeze in some good performance arts and indie music performances. It gives me a moment to chill and savour some intellectually stimulating things for the benefit of balancing my soul.

Thanks to organizers like the people from Time Out KL (www.timeoutkl.com) and venues like No Black Tie who gives space to up coming indie performers to show KLites what true indie heart and talent is all about.

Last week's Wednesday, took off from work, headed to La Blanc's (Asian Heritage Row) soft launch for some drinks then headed straight to this gig.

Gig pictures courtesy of David (www.royalshortness.blogspot.com)

The indie-lovin organizer

The gig

Fellow bloggers, Nigel and Hsu Jen. Thankfully taking photos was David and somewhere running around was Kelz.

Upon arrival, the band I was looking forward to was on stage. Check out why I am lured into the melodies and vocals of...

The Snow Symphony

See what I mean...

Savy Ho on Violin to lull you into the depth of their songs

The Bass Man

Nick Davis on vocals to guide you along the path of emo acoustics

For more emo accoustic goodness, check out The Snow Symphony's music at their myspace, blog or Nick's own music blog.

Next up was A Mantle The Sea.

A Mantle The Sea

According to their Myspace

Named after an enduring 19th century hymn, Petaling Jaya-based A Mantle the Sea is most comfortable pondering life, love and the world in general through its brand of eclectic and cerebral, yet accessible, music.

In 2004, the band released its debut EP, entitled "Take a Powder" and in 2006, the band released its first full length self-titled album.

This band? Hmmm... they sound good. Some songs are better than the other. But ultimately hear-worthy.

Since there is no available video at this time, musical point of reference is R.E.M with main and back up vocals sounding like Simon & Garfunkel.

R.E.M. + Simon & Garfunkel?

I like... Should check out this band at their next gig.

PS - I know this sounds funny but I like bands with average to nerdy looking vocalist and band members. They look like real music lovers. Not POP-tailored bands regurgitated from big labels.

2nd vocalist. Good vocals. Rougher than the lead. Good combo.

Maybe you can tell me how good they are after you visit their myspace and blog.

Eventhough there were 4 performers at the gig and we've gone trough two of them, unfortunately this is where the review ends.

Cause...

2nd last band was Rumi.

This band was publicise as Jazz, sounded jazzy on their myspace but sang Meet Uncle Hussain-ish songs. Shoe-gazers (I know you're better than this) and should have sung songs to cater for that NBT's audience.

Last performer, Prema Yin

Prema Yin, with all her musical accomplishments and experience, should have come for some sound check. Cause the vocals were hazy and due to the nature of her blues rock... her session felt like it was any another lounge act of lower calibre. Should have been better.

That's all for now.

This was the last TOKL's On The UP gig of the year and it has made me hopeful for the coming installations in 2009.

A new year... a new line up of Indie artist of various genres... performing together in one night of dedication towards their efforts and their beautiful music.

Hopeful that at least once a month, I can relish my IMHIS (Indie Music Hungry Syndrom).

Hahaha...

Now lets get back to the usual EDM programming with the second half of my Malaysian Jungle Experience 3 day party in the woods.

Stay tuned.

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Time Out Kuala Lumpur Comedy Thursday e-banner & TOKL logo by Time Out Group Ltd. Event pictures courtesy of David (www.royalshortness.blogspot.com)

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Cool Event ~ Stop working, pack up your bags and let's go to Koh Phangan, Thailand to party at FULL MOON & JUNGLE EXPERIENCE

2008-12-24T18:41:00.000-08:00

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Where have you been lately? Which massive rave you partied at, felt really good and were proud to tell your friends about it?

Partied in Safe Singapore at Zouk Out? Siloso Beach?

Local massive raves like Massive Underground? Smartie Partie? Scream? Xlive? 2 Days of Freedom? etc...

Special by-invitation massive raves/parties like On The Move? Freedom Elite? Hennessy Artistry?

Now...

Think about this massive rave... it's every month. There are a couple variations of the party. It is mostly held at the beach. The music is fantastic. The party people is eclectic.

IT IS FAR AWAY FROM MALAYSIA. But with a sense of adventure you will be here...

FULL MOON PARTY @ KOH PHANGAN, THAILAND

The Full Moon party started in the late 80's (and grew in the early 90's) when friends arranged intimate parties in the light at the full moon. A guitar, tape recorder and a beach fire made their night.

Now there are about 10,000-20,000 people every month at this Koh Phangan beach party. It is now known as the Full Moon Party. International and Thai DJ's entertains the crowd from dusk till dawn.

The DJ's play all kinds of music; techno, trance, goa, drum n' bass, dub, reggae, "commercial hits", house etc on about 15 sound systems along Haad Rin beach.

Looks and sound cool. Wished you where there instead of constantly complaining about how BORING the local venues are. Or even how SUCKY some massive raves around this region.

A Full Moon Party would be such an experience. Unless you don't have the balls for it lah.

I'm not going anywhere near a Full Moon Party this year because they only have Xmas and New Year left. After that a whole new 2009 line up of Full Moon massive raves. Maybe I can go to one then.

But I was invited to join some rather psychedelic underground ravers and DJs collective to another more extreme and exciting adventure in Thailand...

The psychedelic DJ & ravers collective

THE PARTY... Some of the Epic Tribe DJs will be spinning at this crazy party. Big ups to Yzdar, Sanuk and Cocofonix

WHAT IS THE JUNGLE EXPERIENCE @ KOH PHANGAN, THAILAND (29-30 DEC)?

Party info

After the journey to the venue (and believe me when I say "a journey", I really meant it)

You will reach the jungle...

The venue

And from a far, you will see psychedelic flags to tell you that...

"YOU ARE HERE. WELCOME TO PSYCHEDELIC HEAVEN"

Got to love the artworks

And trough this parthway

You will experience an uplifting journey beyond the mind, guided by some hardcore psychedlic trance, partying with some good company and plenty of 'motivation'

Electro shamans working their wizardry on the deck and the tribe shaking the ground below them

And at night it gets even better...

and in the morning, the PSYCLE starts all over again...

Literal meaning of "From dusk till dawn" taken to the extremes.

Music ranges from all psytrance & goa genres and ambiance music when necessary.

Check out this vid of last year's Jungle Experience. Vid taken at around 8-9am. Can you party this early?

Hahaha...

Even though I cant make it, but I have had witnessed and partied my ass-off silly at a local version of the Jungle Experience psy-party.

It was off the roof, into the sky, go beyond the atmosphere and continued its way to cosmic galaxy.

The people, the music, the vibe, the 'motivations'... the sense of belonging

Thanks again to the people at The Epic Tribe for showing me the light.

And again I will show you this

Dhaima and I was at a local version of the jungle experience party

The 3 day adventure was aptly named, FIERCE GREEN FIRE

Now the equation and preview image makes sense right?

To be continued...

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Jungle Experience website

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2008-12-23T08:35:00.000-08:00

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It's the season to be jolly...

tra lalalalaaa lalaa lalaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa........

Hope you guys are having great XCITING XTREME XMAS parties around town tonight.

And also, I really hope you KLites enjoy the looong weekend ahead.

Go crazy, explore, do things you would never have thought of doing, drink like the fish you are, get in or out of the closet and PLSSS get on that "PARTY BOAT" to sail your merry selves away in total holiday bliss.

I, on the other hand, have to be anchored back at REALITY SHORE and chained myself to the responsibilities of work.

This transition from NGO to Insurance (wth?) is kinda though but financially rewarding.

How dreadfull.

Life is a bitch.

etc...etc...etc...

(Hmmm... take life as not hypothetical and methaphorical bitch in the sense that it sucks and refer it to something/someone. Can it be f**k around? Can you pass it to friends? Can you get STD etc? Can that bitch break your heart? Leave you broke?... Maybe)

Note to self: _ _ _ _ the next person who says "Let's party".

Fuhhh... POST ENVY-AT-OTHER-PEOPLE-PARTYING ANGER MANAGEMENT done.

Kindly bear with the lateness of posts or the close-to-none existance of sponsored party updates this month. I'm in some working hyperdrive and got sucked in the wormhole with no chance of escaping. CAPITALISM AT WORK.

I would also like to extend my apologies to my umbrella networks for the same reasons as stated above.

In the spirit of togetherness and harmony, I pledge for the new year to try to find a way to resolve this.

I WILL PARTY AGAIN!!! AND I WILL BE VICTORIOUS!!!

Muahahaha...

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www.excessivemachine.org

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All post entries are not intended to promote any particular individual or organization. It is solely for the purpose of CoolerClub and its related club's utilization of the above mentioned activities, events or organizations.

Got to go, enjoy your Saturday night mates...

2008-12-20T01:37:00.000-08:00

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Just a quick post.

Going off to Kuala Selangor later. Party by the beach.

Was at Smartie Partie last night. My response to it was exactly

WTFPP!!!

(Where's The Friday Party People?)

Entrance (pay attention to the time and date)

The "Smart" tie Partie? (pay attention to the time and date)

I had a brief EMPTY PARTY SHOCKNESS. For a venue that can accommodate 5-6 thousand people easy...

There were less than 100-200.

So lets do some EVENT'S MATHEMATICS

Assume that the venue is expected to accommodate 5000 paying and non-paying party people PER NIGHT

Friday night party people = 100 - 200

How many party peeps would they require THIS SATURDAY, to attain a substantial amount of profit which can accommodate to the MASSIVE LOST the Friday before and still make some good moolah at the end of the event?

at least 6 to 7 thousand party people.

Why? Cause all the costs and losses for the friday before must be compensated. Losses meaning PROFIT which could have been made minus expenditure.

This means that if this predicted amount of people is not there tonight...

Bungkus (close shop)...

You get what I mean?

Unless the intention was to spread and widen the profit margin trough two days of events.

I highly doubt this.

Note - This is just my opinion and speculation. Not exact figures. And I rarely give bad reviews on events. Unless I had a really shitty time or EMPTY PARTY SHOCKNESS

BUT

On the up side...

The freakin party was like MY FREAKIN PRIVATE PARTY muahahaha.

Best thing was, we chatted abit with Trace Harris (founder of Smartie Partie) which I'm sure the Saturday party peeps would never have the chance to (unless VVVIP lah).

Coolerriffic PRIVATE MOMENT...

Will post about it in detail soon.

To the two Sunway boys we met at this party, " Wuzzzuuuppp... you are two cool dudes. Party would have sucked more if I had not chatted with you lot. See you soon mates"

I'm going to go off now. The post I said to be up tonight, the one about this equation...

and the one about this picture

Would be postpone to Sunday or Monday depending on how much of my brain cells survives this Saturday night.

Photo Source
Dhaima and CoolerFuzz

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The story of FoundationKL by Time Out KL magazine (Dec 08 issue)

2008-12-18T08:48:00.000-08:00

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When one cool friend of theCOOLERexperience blog publishes a lengthy 3 page article on another cool friend of ours...

I feel proud. Joy overwhelmed me. A sense of pride and sensibility now runs deeper into my EDM-lovin self.

Being apart of a revolution, a new way, something off the beaten path. Screw corporate trends which has spined the music we love. The POP cataract which blinds us from seeking better point of views and ways to look at this musical-culture.

What revolution?

The Foundation is an experimental collective connected by good music and driven by a raw passion to listen and BE HEARD. This site promotes musicians by offering FREE downloads, DJ mixes, and how-to guides straight from Planet's best bedroom and semi-professional DJs and Producers.

The Foundation is at www.foundationkl.org

The article... In-depth but easy to digest, history and aspirations of the self-proclaimed "Semi Pros" plus some pointers on how to be a bedroom DJ who creates good mixes.

For the original printed article, get yourselves this month's Issue of Time Out KL (TOKL) magazine, flip to page 23, sit down, take a deep breath and read.

TOKL?
It's all about listings on KL Life. A neat set up or articles and info on people, places and related-products with plenty of future and latest happenings around town plus some information you would appreciate to know. Available at all magazine-selling locations around town and selling at RM 4.90 per copy.

TOKL's website, www.timeoutkl.com

No mag? Read the scanned article below

Page 1 (click to enlarge)

Page 2 (click to enlarge)

Page 3 (click to enlarge)

Get back to this blog by Saturday.

I got something really mind blowing to show to you.

Especially those who can't make a connection to this equation...

Figure it out by Saturday aight.

Btw, where are you guys heading this weekend?

2 days craziness at Smartie Partie or shufflers/hard dance heaven at Massive Worldwide or the down-graded Rock The World?

Or go to some remote beach near by, book an apartment with a seaview and have your own private party like us?

Hehehe...

Have fun mates!

Chiowz.

Related post
10 new spots for fresh DJs at the FoundationKL website

Photo Source
Page scanned by theCOOLERexperience blog. Copyright of article blongs to Time Out Magazine Ltd.

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CoolerClubber Updates - Let's end 2008 with a bang by revealing some hidden secrets

2008-12-16T06:06:00.000-08:00

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"CoolerClub is a concept, an idea to gather CoolerClubbers to move as one in search for fun without it's bad side effects..."

"Am I a CoolerClubber? Are you a CoolerClubber? Are we all CoolerClubers?"

"Yes we are..."

I have always seen this blog project of mine as my social group's diary, ramblings, exchange of thoughts etc.

Apart from ensuring that all CoolerClubbers are well informed on selective events and happenings around town, especially sponsored events...

We also gather support from various bigger organizations, groups and collectives to form a bigger umbrella for the CoolerClubbers (All of us including you who are reading this).

Bigger umbrella for better, faster, deeper insights on those aforementioned activities.

Same umbrella for news, direct knowledge and invitations to the events organized by the good people we support.

A big thanks to the good peeps at

The Foundation KL (International EDM bedroom DJ & producers collective)
The Epic Tribe (Malaysian psychedelic trance collective with link to Ohm Project Singapore)
and now... Time Out KL (Urban activities infotainment magazine)

Hopefully, as the circle, trust and bond widens... so as many more friends and umbrella for us CoolerClubbers to come.

BUT...

For today, we're not really talking about umbrellas, social groups, the blog etc...

We are going to talk about this blog's moderator. You know who lah.

Cause he was TAGGED by this cool fella

Visit his blog www.adlisyahril.blogspot.com for hot, fast news on the latest electro and related EDM happenings around town.

So let the tagging begins...

1. Do you think you're hot?
According to my BMI, I produce more heat than other people.

2. Upload your favorite picture of you

3. Why do you like that picture?
I always use this picture for my online profiles. This was taken the day I went to my first real sponsored event experience.

Within that month, Brian (ex-coolerclubber) and I came up with the name and concept of CoolerClubbers. He introduced me to the great wonderful world of events-searching on the web and I generated the creative stuff.

After that, it was all history.

4. When was the last time you ate pizza?
My mom used to make REAL pizza which taste really good. Mom's real pizza, a long time ago. Fast food pizza, last month.

5. The last song you listened to?
Sadly, about a couple of hours back... the corporate song of the company which I am working at. Kept on rotating in my head. Arghhh!!!

6. What are you doing right now?
Thinking of witty things to write now to make me look cool on my blog. Muahaha... (Oh shit, did I type that out loud? Dang. Delete, delete, delete...)

7. What name would you prefer besides yours?
Any cute cuddly bear-ish name that my other-blog-half gives me. Whatever Dhaima says would be my name for the month. This month what haa?

People to tag
(I'm going with newbies blogger like myself lah, I'm sure my old timer blog friends has been tagged... and tagged... and tagged.)

Ollie (a.k.a political & current issue rambler)
How Zan (How Zany? He is one of our two IT experts in CoolerClub)
Darrel Wan (our CoolerClubber in Borneo, bila mau kembali ke semenanjung baa?)
Jason Lee (superb photo- blogger)
Dhaima Dandelion (revamping her blog as we speak, also this blog's 2nd moderator)

8. Who is number one?
Core CoolerClubber. Politically & current issue rambler with a fanciness towards performance arts, indie films and music a.k.a cool kepong boy with aspirations to rule the world.

Visit his blog at http://extremeopenness.blogspot.com/

9. Number 3 is having a relationship with?
No comment a.k.a I don't know. Darrel my man, which hot Borneo chick you are with right now haa?

Borneo does produces some of the awesomest women around here. Camelia, my old flame, another old flame, their cute friends.

Visit our Borneo friend at http://darrelwan.blogspot.com/

10. Say something about number 5
Say something? "Say something" is not enough.

Plenty to say about this mutli-cultural, spiritually new age, hippie-loving, artsy fartsy, trendy eye-candy, party wildly, humble but rambles, feminism idealist non-feminist, male-over-friendly, tree hugging, bug squashing, save the world today... perempuan with a heart of platinum with diamond encrusted on the side.

Even if I tell you now, GOD knows when I will finish. It's like an epic tale of endless proportions.

11. How about number 4?
He is one of our photo-blogger friends. This fella is like a panther. Silent killer. You won't notice he's around until he shoots... his dSLR la off course. Good pictures available in his blog.

Visit his cun photo-heavy blog at http://eelnosaj.blogspot.com/

12. Who is number 2?
He is How Zany? Our cool core CoolerClubber who is one half of the IT specialist duo in this group. While the rest party our munky arses off crazy, he will be our Big Brother watching over us. Thanks man.

If this post makes me sound shallow, it's a bad post. If it make me sound funny, it's a good post.

What ya'll think?

Don't really get tagging anyways. Maybe cause my blog is not a place for self promotion. I want you to get to know me. But not on the blog. In real life. At parties etc.

Unless the ladies are reading. Maybe they can make a check list. Hmmm...

Hehehe...

Maybe the last time a CoolerClubber Update post about me.

Chiowz and thank you for readinggg...

Photo Source
Adli's picture from Adli's "I've been tagged" post

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Cool Event ~ Time Out KL pres. Time Out : On The Up (Dec '08) @ No Black Tie, 17/12/2008

2008-12-15T05:57:00.000-08:00

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Feat. the up coming indie talents of

The Snow Symphony (highly recommended, COOLeriffic band)
Rumi
A Mantle The Sea
Prema Yin

WHAT
A monthly local indie music gig featuring the up coming talents around town, organized by the good peeps at Time Out KL and supported by No Black Tie.

According to the organizers

We’re back yet again with four more local acts. The last one for the year but certainly there’s more to come in 2009. If you have not been to one of Time Out KL’s music showcases, this you should give a go.

The night’s line up includes guitar and violin duo, The Snow Symphony, pop jazz band, Rumi, alternative rock band, A Mantle The Sea and blues rock vocalist, Prema Yin.

WHEN & WHERE
17/12/2008 (Wed), 8.30pm @ No Black Tie, 7 Jalan Mesui, off Jalan Nagasari, 50200 Kuala Lumpur. It's nearby to Jalan Alor, Changkat Bukit Bintang or behind Hotel Istana.

HOW
RM20. RM10 with Time Out KL voucher. According to TOKL, you can contact Ms. Anju / Ms. Kel Li @ 03 2166 6650 for inquiries or advance booking. Voucher details at the end of the post.

Why attend this event?
Best deal in town if you love local indie music. Great, well-known venue with geat accustics. An organizer who really supports the indie scene.

And off course, the numero uno reason would be the performers.

Here are some details I managed to get from some digging around...

The Snow Symphony (Nick Davis with Savy Ho)
- Ear-licious, guitar and violin duo extraordinaire -

According to their blog...

Duo formed by singer-songwriter Nick Davis and violinist Savy Ho. Since their first collaboration in early April, they now refer to themselves as "The Snow Symphony".

They have performed at venues like The Apartment, Laundry Bar, Groove Junction, Cloth and Clef etc. By combining this two individuals together, you get sounds of hard guitar stumming and melancholic violin lines.

Seen them perform at KLPAC a couple of months back @ I-Film Indie : The Gathering (18/10/2008)... REALLY REALLY GOOD.

The singer, Nick Davis has a very good, emo rock-ish sound with a soul-shaking rattle at the end of his verses. Kinda like a younger, rougher, emo version of Damien Rice.

Found this video (after a while of searching around)

Nick Davis (solo). He sings at the end of the interview. Breath taking weh. Imagine this but with violin insertions . Neck hair-raising goodness.

For more good stuff by The Snow Symphony... visit their myspace, blog or Nick's own music blog.

A Mantle The Sea (Alternative rockers)

According to their myspace and blog...

Named after an enduring 19th century hymn, Petaling Jaya-based A Mantle the Sea is most comfortable pondering life, love and the world in general through its brand of eclectic and cerebral, yet accessible, music.

In 2004, the band released its debut EP, entitled "Take a Powder" and in 2006, the band released its first full length self-titled album. Album available in the USA

This was taken from The Star

A different beat at Longdrawn By Adrian Yap C.K. (April 7, 2005)

"A Mantle the Sea, armed with a non-existent gig portfolio, four songs and a grammatically fractured name, was determined to convert the 120 people present to believers of their strum-heavy R.E.M.-like sound."

Read the rest of the article HERE.

Can't say much about their music. I agree with the Star's article that they sound R.E.M.-ish and my R.E.M. expert, Dhaima is not around to visualize to me how I should appreciate this genre. Not my cup of tea lah.

Maybe you can tell it to me after you visit their myspace and blog.

Rumi (Pop jazz ansemble)

5 man band. Love the vocalist and music. Reminds me of Maliq & D'Essential singing like Meet Uncle Hussain.

Got to check out their music at their myspace, suaranya merdu amat (the vocals are heavenly)

It's like Fusion Jazz with a hint of Indo-Malay Soul singing style

Serious, go check out at their myspace HERE.

And lastly, abit of some upper level indie popularity

Prema Yin (Blues rock with plenty of GIRL POWER)

According to her website...

She won NTV 7's, Who Will Win Malaysian Topstar (2005).
Performed in various local pub scenes: Bangkok Jazz, Groove Junction, Waikiki etc
In the pub scene, performed with such well known personalities as Jerry Felix, Simon Justin, Richard Gomez, Collin Jensen, Albert Sirimal, Ronny Felix, Vijay David and others.
Also performed with Colbie Calliat during her past visit here
Performed on tv several times and one time with fellow reality TV singer/winner, Jaclyn Victor
Also performed at festivals such as Sunrise Jazz Fest, Sarawak Rainforest Festival as well as overseas (China for the Zhu Jia Jia Water Village Festival, Singapore Arts Festival).
For the past 3 years, a member of this very popular group, Aseana Percussion Unit.

Fuyoh...

Such seek and hear-worthy credentials. I'm just awed by it. Open-mouthed and salivating. Should be good to see her perform live in No Black Tie's setting. Intimate, small scaled.

You can check her out at her blog, website and myspage page.

To help you develop some idea of this singer (if you haven't had some lah)

8TV Quickie

A more up beat Tina Turner-ish song

Prema Yin Live @ P.I.S.A. Song - Ain't got Tears

I'm learning about all these wonderful indie music when I do research for my blog. It's worth it. There is no way I can know all this from my small world i live in.

Thanks to the online medium, organizers like TOKL and supporting venues like No Black Tie, KLPAC etc that I can savour some of the best of what our local talents can offer.

I can't wait to cure my Indie Music Hungry Syndrom (IMHIS). Plus it's a great midweek excursion from your busy December "I work hard for Xmas bonus" work schedules.

See you where the music is at.

Support good local music!

Chiowz.

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Cool Event ~ Smartie Partie VS Massive Worldwide... a last minute comparison for those still undecided (Finale)

2008-12-13T18:00:00.000-08:00

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A collaboration post by Dhaima and CoolerFuzz...

Smartie Partie World Tour 2008 (MAS) VS Massive Worldwide 2008?

A battle of Softer EDM and hard EDM?

Free stylers VS Hard stylers?

Head expanding VS head banging?

NO such thing lah. Different people, different preference, different budget etc...

I'm not going to compare this from my point of view, just by factual comparison based on available facts of both parties. No biasness here. No favouritism, cronyism, nepotism... ism..ism

You decide which one you want to go, or maybe go for both.

The real reason I'm doing this post...

Cause Hitz.FM gave Dhaima and I, tickets to both parties.

WTF, we're in a party dilemma. Or are we?

WHAT

Smartie Partie (SP)
A two-day dance music festival by Smartie Partie (UK). SMARTIE PARTIE? London based music and dance events with DJs, percussionist, dancers and visuals.

Message from the organizer

This year Malaysia will witness and feel the power vibes of SMARTIE PARTIE.

Trace Harris, the founder and percussionist of Smartie Partie, will be here with 4 of SP's family top DJs: DJ Alex Miles, DJ Lisa German, DJ Matty Wells and DJ Ramone and SP Dancers: Emma, Karleen, Jodie and Kirstie.

Get ready for 2 nights of serious partying!

Smartie partie vid

Massive Worldwide
Biggest outdoor street party of the year.

According to the organizer

Massive Worldwide is coming to town! This year 2008 Massive Worldwide presents to you ‘The Underground’.

Bringing wicked sounds from across the planet for a night of amazing dance music! DJ’s from the North, South, East and West of the globe will be spinning mind-blowing tunes and mixes that will elevate your soul – Underground Style. Leave your fears and worries behind for tonight is the night to release yourself!

Free your Mind - Dance, shuffle, jump, cheer and completely express yourself at a party full of energy this December! It’s time to party your heart out! Are you ready for a MASSIVE night? You better buckle up!

WHO

Smartie Partie (SP)

Enlarge for details, or visit their site @ www.smartiepartie.com for more info

Massive Worldwide

Cosmic Gate (GER)- www.myspace.com/cosmicgate
Erik Nilsson (SWE) - www.myspace.com/reactortrance
Scott Alert (AUS) - www.myspace.com/scottalert
Bass Agent (MAS) - www.bassagents.com
DJ Nikki (MAS) - DJ Nikki profile by Clubbing9.com.my

WHEN, WHERE & OTHER DETAILS

Smartie Partie (SP)
19 & 20 December 2008, 6pm onwards @ Polo Pavilion, Mont Kiara Equestrian, Mont Kiara, KL. This venue is the hot location right now for massive parties in KL.

Dress code : Funky fun
No video cameras allowed.

Massive Worldwide
20 December 2008, 6pm till late @ CapSquare Centre, CapSquare KL. New lifestyle shopping mall. Love the Russian themed vodka bar there, Red Square. Kind of wondering if this venue would make a good place for shuffling or even partying per say. Hmmm...

Dress Code : Black & White

HOW

Smartie Partie (SP)
To WIN FREE TICKETS you can follow the Hitz.FM cruisers around.

All non-VIP tickets, incl. 1 drink

Ticketpro Club Members (TCM) - RM67 (1 night) or RM 91 (2 nights), available 1 Nov - 18 Dec. T&C applies.
Early Birds - RM76 (1 night) or RM104 (2 nights), available 1 - 20 Nov
Presale - RM95 (1 night) or RM130 (2 nights), available 21 Nov - 18 Dec... HURRY!!!
Door Sale - RM120 (each night)
VIP ticket - RM800.00 VIP ticket admits 5 pax (incl. 1 FREE Bottle of Black Label or Hennessey)

Locations for ticket outlet for presale tickets at the end of the post.

Massive Worldwide
To WIN FREE TICKETS you can do 4 different things. Get a copy of FHM DEC issue, tune in to HITZ.FM, log on to www.hitz.fm or follow the Hitz.FM crusers around.

All non-VIP, incl. 1 drink

Pre-sales : RM75 (27 Oct - 12 Dec)
Door-sales: RM95 (20 Dec)
VIP : RM69 (Sold out)
VIP : RM100 (Sold out)

(VIP ticket incl. One free drink, special privilege, access to upstairs VIP area, best view of the DJs)

Locations for ticket outlet for presale tickets at the end of the post.

Why attend these events?

Smartie Partie (SP)
After my fact finding and discussions, I concluded that this rave is

A mix of live musical performances fused with DJ mixes, Smartie Partie DJ live sets and hot dancers
Equipped with high tech rave party gadgetry
One which SNOWS? (snow machines)
Has a 60' Length LED Wall party
With pyrotechnics (planned fire show and explosions etc)
With compulsory laser show
Hydraulic dance platforms and
Musicians/DJs travels around a centre stage

A lot of fancy smancy outdoor dance festival party stuff. Hopefully it materializes, stays true to its claim and comes close to the quality of past SP parties.

Well... it's not a 2 day festival like 2 Days of Freedom, nor it's anywhere near some crazy 2-3 days straight raves like Full Moon parties around the world.

I believe the two days is to provide a more holistic party experience to the targetted party-goers and to cater for those who have to choose which day they can make it. More days, more gains.

Suitable for those into tribal, tech, electro, funky and club anthems and lovers of a more relaxed and self-paced EDM dance festival. No rush to to beat the crowd. Plenty of other stuff to do besides dancing your legs to oblivion.

Really nice...

I like it. Maybe can go for the Friday one. Hmmm...

Visit the official website HERE.

Massive Worldwide
Underground, old skool rave at a central KL venue. Easier access. Sizeable venue.

Meant more for shufflers, hard dance enthusiast, psytrance lovers (like me), hard trance/house ravers and the likes.

This rave reminds Dhaima of the European's "Sensation" event because it is a huge rave and comes with colour-based dress code.

Less festival atmosphere, more straight to the point no nonsense rave party.

Offers best of the best an organizer can bring to you from Europe's, Aussie's and Asian's hard dance EDM genres.

I like this rave party too.

Visit the official website HERE.

Here is the location of Ticketpro outlets to purchase tickets for both venues, http://www.ticketpro.com.my/en/contact

I've done what I set out to do a couple of weeks ago actually, do a comparison for this two parties. If not for your viewing pleasure, it's for me to really dig deep into what both events offer.

Then I got both party invites.

I'm going for both!!!

But first, to cancel some future event planned.

Hope this post helped and I will see you at both parties.

Chiowz.

Related post
Cool Event ~ Be at SMARTIE or be at MASSIVE? Massive Worldwide Pre-Party @ Modestos, CapSquare, 13/12/2008 (Pt. 1/2)

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All image material are from Smartie Partie website, lmer event website, Ticketpro Smartie Partie page, Massive Worldwide website and Ticketpro Massive Wordwide page

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Cool Event ~ Be at SMARTIE or be at MASSIVE? Smartie Partie VS Massive Worldwide... a last minute comparison (Pt. 1/2)

2008-12-13T00:01:00.000-08:00

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Before the comparison and some insider's insight on both parties, which will be posted tomorrow, Sunday 14/12/2008...

A pre-party to Massive Worldwide 2008

Massive Worldwide 2008 "The Underground" pres. Free Pre-Party @ Modestos, Cap Square, 13/12/2008

The pre-party

Let's warm up before you really party next week. Nanti tak warm up takut kejang / krem (If you don't warm up, we fear you will get leg cramps)

Hahaha.

Get back to reading the real post tomorrow aight.

Have a good weekend.

Chiowz.

Cap Square? It's near to Asian Heritage Row. New mall. Great Russian Vodka themed bar, Red Square. Click on the map HERE.

Photo Source
Massive Worldwide 2008 Facebook

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Humour me ~ TOKL pres. Time Out : Comedy Thursday @ Little Havana, 04/12/08

2008-12-12T02:09:00.000-08:00

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The hardest thing in the world is to tell people how much I laughed... and laughed... and laughed to some jokes after seeing a comedy show. Any comedy show, be it on the tele, YouTube or live shows.

The only way I can tell them about how funny it was, is to tell the jokes myself. Do a "CoolerFuzz Reanactment" of sorts.

Like all my past comedy entertainment experience in which I was fully entertained and laughed my arse off silly, I'm going to illustrate to you, in the best possible way that I can.

Bear with me, this comedy gig was exactly a week ago. Don't think I remember most of the details.

Event photos courtesy of David (www.royalshortness.blogspot.com)

The organizer

The comedy gig

The venue intro

The venue

Little Havana
2 & 4, Lorong Sahabat, Off Changkat Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia 55100
Tel/Hp : 0321447170
Fax : 0321447217

The comedy stage

The entertained crowd

Host Mat Sally introduced each comic in-song, each song supposedly represented each comic.

First up, replacing stand-up comedian Yugi is Zac

Mellow, drunk malay dude as the comic persona and multiple joke variation

Most memorable joke:

Director wants to cast Malay actors for a malay part but this Ah Beng (Stupid arrogant chinaman), with his gung ho confidence declared he could do the part. So the director decided to test him. Create a story with the usage numerals 1-10 in the story.

Can't remember the exact words, but Zac managed to tell the story as an Ah Beng and a created Cinglish (Chinese-English) story using 1-10 then 10-1. Nice job.

Next act, Chi Ho

Nerdy chinaman as the comic persona, good impersonator of sorts, jokes relating to his nerdy chinaman life, local happenings and how the nerdy chinaman would react to some situations.

I like this joke

Most memorable joke:

Chi Ho: You know what is 'Salah parking'? (Local term for when the male private part is not in its proper place in the undies and you feel uncomfortable)

Chi Ho: Michael Jackson also experienced this.

And he proceeded to do a Michael Jackson dance routine, explaining the reason for the movements is due to 'Salah parking'.

Check out his stuff at a previous comedy gig

Right after, Davina Goh

1st timer, angry mood-swings sarcastic screaming woman as the chosen persona

Most memorable joke: None I could think of.

Kept on screaming her punch line. Can't get her jokes. I've seen this type of comic before, on the top of my mind is Mario Cantone, angry sarcastic gay guy, guest host of The View (US talk show) and acted in Sex in the City.

See this vid for reference.

Davina is still very new. So a longgg, LONGGG way to go. I personally can't do stand up. But when I pay, I expect to understand, laugh my arse off and enjoy.

Maybe I'll skip the next Davina comedy gig.

But when she does theatre, it won't ruin the show though. Maybe it's easier to act for her. What do I know.

And when they hauled her to a chair on the stage, I honestly thought they were gonna 'roast' her.

Roast by comedy definition from Wiki is

A roast, in North American English, is an event in which an individual is subject to publicly bearing comedic insults, praise, outlandish true and untrue stories and heartwarming tributes.

Dang, I thought they wana ROAST her. We could laugh 'at her' instead of 'because of her' which she couldn't

Next up, Kavin Jayaram

Klang indian fella talking bout what he knows most, indians and klang

Plenty of jokes. And we laughed again after the short intermission (Davina Goh's act).

Check out a vid from his past performance. Notice the chinese crowd was jeering but he held strong. Good job.

Last and most anticipated, a good example of what a comic should be not because he hailed from Canada, but because when he hates something, he tuns it into pure comic ecstasy.

Mr. "I hate Singapore"... Jimmy

Pick on a couple of the audience, joke about what he hates and sings about what he hates. Crowd mover and experienced comic. Plus gotta love those who can joke in song and strum that guitar.

Most memorable joke: Those that inspire laughter towards our kiasu, gung ho, arrogant neighbours... the Singaporeans.

I know what I set out to do at the beginning of the post did not materialized. I'm not a comedian. Not that funny. But I have a sense of humour and appreciation towards stand-up comedians good and bad, local or international.

Because to humour us, with original jokes (or copied but made to cater local folks, it's still ok), with a comical persona, on stage, in front of judgemental crowd of paying audience who can rip you apart...

It's tough.

And if I enjoyed it, it is good.

So head down to the next installation of Comedy Thursday by the good people at Time Out KL (TOKL) for a night of good fun and laughter to last you a month long.

Visit TOKL website, for more info on the next comedy gig installations HERE

Chiowz.

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Photo Source
Time Out Kuala Lumpur Comedy Thursday e-banner & TOKL logo by Time Out Group Ltd. Event pictures courtesy of David (www.royalshortness.blogspot.com)

Video Source
Youtube sources namely Young Malaysian Comedians page.

Disclaimer

Cool Event ~ DJs fighting at a nightclub... Pioneer DJ Battle 2008 @ Zouk KL, 12/12/2008

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Where got fight. It's a DJ comp. A good one at that.

Another late post due to work commitments.

Thanks for the good people at Catcha for mailing the e-invites

The organizer

The battle

Your printable e-invites (click on image for enlarged version)

WHAT
According to Juice Online

The last national DJ competition for the year, fresh new DJ talent come together in a mighty clash on December 12 at Zouk for the sixth Pioneer Digital DJ Battle 2008.

Every year, rookie DJs from around the country meet at selected battlegrounds to duel for the championship and a chance to represent the country in a bi-yearly international DJ Battle; last year’s winners, DJs Mic Hoh and Layzr represented Malaysia at the Pioneer Asian Digital DJ Battle 2008 in Thailand.

The competition consists of two categories: Mega Mix and Long Mix and contestants are given 7 minutes and 20 minutes respectively to spin their mixes.

And winners will receive and assortment of prizes with the main prizes being Pioneer Digital Vinyl Turntable (Model CDJ-800MK2), Pioneer Mixer (Model DJM-700) with ProDJ and loads of cash.

(For detailed e-article, the link is at the bottom)

WHEN & WHERE
Friday, 12/12/2008, 7pm till late @ Zouk Club KL (new and strict?)

WHO
5-6 fresh DJs battling it out. I believe it's half in the Mega Mix and the other half in the Long Mix (from my memories of Pioneer DJ Battle 2007)

HOW
Free entry with invites and e-invites (scroll above and print you e-invites)

Why attend this event?
First reason...

SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL DJS. Especially when they're spin-brawling against each other in a local DJ cock fight. Ok, I make it sound like a fight you can place your bets on.

But bet this... the champ will be highlighted every where as the winner of Pioneer's coveted DJ Battle and will represent us in the regional finals.

Local DJs are the back bones of EDM in Malaysia.

Second reason...

Lets see if the event is what it claims to be. (Which it usually is)

The claim

Final and best reason, especially to sponsored event goers like myself...

Extra PERKS on top of being a local music lover, which is a big benefit on itself

The EXTRA PERKS of being a local EDM supporter

Final words from me... make sure you comply to the NEW, STRICT & CATER FOR A DIFFERENT MARKET door policy or rules of the venue.

On top of my head, I can tell you that I think it's for age 23 and above, no caps, round neck shirt and torn jeans. Not sure ok, you better check.

Rules, rules and more rules.

Boring...

But for the event, no rule is greater than the NUMERO UNO RULE which is LOVE YOUR LOCAL EDM SCENE.

See you there mates.

Chiow.

PS - Stay tuned this weekend cause the blog will have mondo massive postsss bout future up-coming previews and past events write-up. Let's pile the post like mad. It is the end of the year. Muahahaha...

Related post
Juice write-up of the event

Photo Source
E-invite and e-poster by Pioneer website

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