and now, the doubtful:
i dub them "doubtful" cuz even though they are annoying and the lyrics is crap, it's annoyingly addictive! it's beyond me. this band is an example for confused: comprised of twins as members of the band, one is girlishly punk/goth/j-rock, while the other is... Hip hop. one's got black spiky hair and perfectly made up eyes with mascara, while the other dons baggy tshirts with customized baseball cap for his neat dreads. not to forget the baggy jeans. and, they are Germans. singing english songs. nothing wrong with that, just that it's kinda reflected in their English songwriting.
...on why the name Tokio Hotel? and i quote from Bill(singer),
"we love big cities and we're looking for a symbol so we chose Tokyo. and if you travel, you need a hotel...so, Tokio Hotel."
NICE.
Tokio Hotel seems to have the same formula as Rossdale = the "water" effect. there's something about water or shower or rain that makes girls go wild.
ive got to hand it to them on their performance at the European MTV Awards though... although as corny as the idea might sound, it's literally rain that was falling on the stage,... kinda cool cuz it makes you wonder how the hell did they do it without electrocuting themselves.
come to think of it, i'd like to see them fried in the water...
The doubtful pt.2
The lustful pt.1
more youtube references for this entry. Today we will review the lustful, and the doubtful. The lustful first:
click to view his Official Video
There's something about Gavin being the rockstar that he is that constantly amazes us groupie-wannabe rockfans. from his debut as the frontman of Bush he sang with his husky Cobain-like voice with Brit slang, we first noticed his sea blue eyes and handsomely good looks...all too perfect for a rockstar in the making. then to his choice to marry ska-turned-poprock band No Doubt singer, to becoming a doting father to cute lil baby boys named Kingston & Zuma Nesta Rock (only rocker dads would come out with that name) - he seems to be pushing the right rockstar buttons all along. and now a comeback, couldnt ask for a better time. after 4 quiet years and 2 boys, he's back as a solo singer. Hmm, pulling off a Chris Cornell maybe? This one is more hopeful, his latest single is simple and honest. And, it talks about love. Such a topic always works with us screaming groupie-wannabe rock fans. The video comprises the perfect formula for girls to drool over him:
showering naked + lying on the ruffled bed with guitar + shirtless in his bachelor pad + deep stares into the camera + more showering naked + splashing and playing in the water= PERFECT.
*slurrrp*
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WE HATE GNR!..
Well... definitely not us but the Chinese citizens of Beijing have dubbed the band's album titled "Chinese Democracy" an insult, attacking China. Record stores/websites (even on the Chinese version of google)/publications and all sources of information on GNR's album title is banned! Their album features a black&white cover picture of a bicycle and three red Communist stars, plus some action-packed provocative lyrics like "If they missionaries, real time visionaries...Sitting in a Chinese stew to view my dis-infatuation, I know that I'm a classic case, Watch my disenchanted face, Blame it on the Falun Gong, They've seen the end and you can't hold on now..."
Ahhh. This is just what everyone needs, another controversy. Human beings love drama. Well done Axl!
*This post is dedicated to our very own Duplo Donna, because she was having such a bad day, Cheer up!*
Just too biased!
Already it's hard becoming an artist/singer/songwriter struggling amongst the millions of others competing for just one damn gig. It's even more important to be on a certain platform looking upon the others awaiting that spot of yours, someday. But what if you were the one waiting?
What happened to local talents supporting one another? What happened to the phrase "support your local music"? What happened to the Malaysian indie scene? I think it's pretty biased these days and it's become more of a fad that only friends help their specific group of friends and the rest of these talented indie artists are just overlooked or more like ignored and neglected.
Many people have been disappointed and I'm just here to voice this out on behalf of all of them. There are some rather "established" organisers who claim they have the passion and are here to share it with others but I beg to differ. This happened to a friend who was told to email this certain organiser for an acoustic open mic gig (that's supposedly open to all)...Heck! but after a few weeks no one had the decency to even respond.
Is that just bad organising? Is it just the Malaysian mentality? Or... Is it that some enjoy having the limelight all to themselves and strictly share it with their friends only?
Maybe we need to change our attitude and mindset on choosing "ONLY Friends" as music companions because...
Music has no enemies, it's suppose to unite us all~
What's your take? Tell us.
Rock It Out!
It's a love/hate relationship!
There's something about British boys and cheesy music. Can someone tell me why? I have a few boys on my list, who I've dissed when I heard their songs repeatedly playing on air. But after awhile, I was made to swallow my words until I choked. (GASP! Look at those "delicious" photos of them) Not only do they sing corny poppy love songs, they flaunt their abs too?
Forgive me Gareth Gates, I thought you're such a sissy singing that song "Anyone of us"..It was too annoying with that whiny vocals of yours, repeating the chorus over and over...
Oh Shayne Ward... I know you're the young and talented winner of X Factor, but I'm sorry my friend thought you were some American bodyguard standing round behind us when we saw you in KL...and I hated "Breathless" cause the lyrics were too dumb, rather desperate and pathetic! C'mon... "If we had babies they would have your eyes?" I mean, I'm a hopeless romantic... but that's way too corny...Reminder to you Zigsters...Note: Never diss something you dislike, karma will somehow find its way and give you a slap in the face! (I think mine is already swollen)
I love it but You hate it...
Here at Zigs, we're dedicating our topic of the week to the songs that we secretly like, but everyone else can't stand the sound of.
Currently no.1 on my list is: Shontelle's T-shirt song. teehee. Why is it everyone seems to hate this song but knows the lyrics to it, eh?
NOTHING BUT YOUR T-SHIRT ONNNNN....yeah. it's hot.
Which brings me to my 2nd song I know everyone else hates...but I am confessing my partiality to:
Paris Hilton's Nothing In This World
Maybe it's because of Paris...Maybe it's because the video is really dumb...Maybe it's because of Paris...Maybe it's because it's so cheesy...Maybe it's Paris...yeah, maybe it's because of PARIS!
Oh dear...My 3rd guilty pleasure? ooh...this is an oldie but goodie...Right Said Fred's I'm Too Sexy!
I used to imagine myself walking down the runway to this song...I'm too sexy for my shirt, so sexy it hurts!! Check out the video!
More good music!
Hey Zigsters!
It's Moonshine's 3rd anniversary!!! Happy Birthday!!! =)
Do drop by Laundry @ The Curve and be entertained by a great lineup of musicians like Reza Salleh, Tempered Mental and Rendra Zawawi.
We'd like to see you there supporting all your favourite local acts!
And we promise...you're gonna have a blast!
Whatever We Like
In lieu of Obama-rama I thought...I should pay some kind of tribute. Have y'all heard the song? Like all these famous people singing over his victory speech? What makes me completely baffled is how fast they came out with it. I heard it the morning after. Hoo-wee.
Fave local band: Damn Dirty Apes
The Adil Johan Quartet feat. Melissa Suciati
Adil Johan feat Melisa Suciati Live at Bangkok Jazz Nov 8th 2008, this young and soulful singer will take the KL jazz scene by storm!
Melisa Suciati: vocals
Adil Johan: sax
Terrence Liew: keys
Hiro Maekawa: drums
Steve Naris Nanda: drums
NO cover charge
Checked out their live performance on Youtube and was quite impressed with their talents. If you're feelin' the groove, check them out this Saturday at Bangkok Jazz!
for more info: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=43241819534
Where Have They Gone?
We're back on track with the locals this week. That's how it's gonna work on Zigs...we feature international and local bands/musicians/artists anything music related, you name it...we're not gonna be biased.
I think I'm lucky cause my parents have always been music lovers. What got me into local music was this 80s band called Freedom. I can't remember how exactly but I actually went to their mini concert in PJ Hilton when I was barely 5 or so but I do remember vaguely how it went. I loved Ghani the long-haired guitarist and always told everyone I'd marry him. I always picked up the phone and called him up when in fact I dialed various wrong numbers and even THE POLICE!!! (no kidding) My maid freaked out and had to apologise, for Ghani's sake. The band is brilliant and no one can beat Seha with that low husky voice, it's quite rare for any Malaysian singers to own that sort of tone these days. The other vocalist was Abang Shuaib, with that Hindustani hero moustache I remember. Those were the days. We lost Seha in October 2006, sadly...but no doubt her music and Freedom will always remind me of my childhood days. Here's one of my favourite songs from them. click 
Another "local band" sortof with Aishah in it was Aishah and the Fan Club. I'd sing to "Call me, Call me..." any time of day and always wanted to have big curls with biker jackets. Mum never let me. Such a shame. Sensation was my favourite album from them! Aishah is still singing these days, more local tunes and still sounding like a nightingale. If you love them too, I found this facebook group a tribute to this band! 
This man is truly an irreplaceable talent. He's genuinely gifted I can't describe how in love I am with his music. Til' this day I still watch his movies and sing all his tunes. There's so many beautiful songs, lyrics, melodies that he's composed that I can't seem to even pick my favourite. How can anyone be so amazing? P.Ramlee definitely brought an impact to the Malaysian music industry with his remarkable talents. He's definitely one that inspires me and I'm sure it's not just me. There's this Australian man by the name Raymond Cook who actually covers P.Ramlee's songs on youtube too. Brilliant! We certainly have something to be proud of as Malaysians. No one will match up to this legend, that's for sure. Here's one of my favourites. click I think the lyrics are poetically beautiful.What has become of our local scene today? What can we really make of it?
Extreme Indie Night
Calling all indie cindys and garage geeks alike!
Local Focal
Spooky Stuff.
No tricks but I do have another "treat", it's a sweet post even though Halloween is pretty much about the gruesome stuff.
No trashy German rock bands with hilarious videos this time but one hard rocking band from down under, Sydney-siders AC/DC baby! I told you I wasn't lying when I said treat. Halloween was significant to AC/DC in so many ways. C'mon, Angus Young in schoolboy uniforms is just too hot and to think that the idea all came from his sister? How sweet is that.
I mean, sure there was Ozzy and Black Sabbath who'd pull gimmicks like biting off a bird's head in the 70s but we got to give it away to these guys who were absolutely born to be the oddballs of heavy metal and make it big amongst the others during that costume parade glam rock era.
Who could forget Bon Scott who brought his one of a kind knock out hit "Highway To Hell." Too bad he had to get wasted and totally wasted his life and career away. I miss him. I guess he's now riding on a highway to hell and no one's gonna stop him cause he's going all the way.
Today they're on a rock&roll train, kicking off their world tour on halloween...but I still miss my ride to their Promised Land. Peace Bon Scott.
Happy Halloween Zigsters!
Scary Scary BOOO!
which the album provided the soundtrack to. First Track.
Me, excited to type my inaugural post on zigs (a project we've all been working on a year, in our heads) I must admit it's worth the bruise I got from hitting my knee against my computer table a few seconds ago. We all are enthusiastic over something. We all are interested in something. Sometimes, what we swore we'll never be interested in oddly becomes something we're suddenly so enthusiastic about.
Believe me that wasn't the only moment of hatred I had. There was more abhorrence for that, that wannabe fella! And just when you're thinking of something bad about someone...something unusually special sparks your interest about them. I sat down this time with full of amazement, hooked to the tv screen as if I were inside that same cab, walking the pavements, staring at people on the streets in Jason Wade's mind. I felt like I found my first "love" when I listened to 'Breathing' that was playing on MTV. I didn't know how it felt in my head but all I know was my heart was chained by thoughts that I kept a distant all this while. The song is totally beautiful, the emotions were the first I've ever felt in a song, in a voice, in any words...I knew from that moment on "I LOVE THIS BAND!"The day after, I just had to look for the cd and with all pride and joy purchased it with my own $$$$! Since then, No Name Face was on repeat in my cd player and I was indeed in love. I never knew how loving music could be like a miracle and that same floppy-haired dude ultimately changed my perception of him not by his looks but his music and total honesty. How can one feel so much passion and share the same thoughts as me? But I think everyone feels the same as me if you've found your true love in music. As crazy as it may sound, Wade's like my soulmate when it comes to music from the way he writes.
This year has been my luckiest. My dream to see my ultimate #1 rocking band came true. I thought I'd fly off to the states when I'm at least richer, married, elderly and unattractive just to see them. Guess what? I was wrong because I saw them in concert twice this year!!! I tell you it's just unforgettable to see that band, that someone you believe to be an inspiration of some sort serenading to you right there, in reality and I cried. How could that one guy I dissed 8 years ago give my stomach a spinning washing machine whirpool effect and send my neurons to hyperdrive with just...his music?
From his whole sad life story which I could go on into a series of drama to that sexy raspy vocal line with oh-so-mesmerising melodies and despite the change of lineup, I have my reasons for making them the first ever and only band I love on my list. Until this day Lifehouse and Jason Wade remain undefeated in my books no matter how pathetic you may think I am. I guess if the bad comes first before the good, there must be something special to make you open up your eyes and believe that there will be something to look forward to, even if you might just not know it yet. In one of my favourite tracks Empty Space, Jason explains, “This is about the good and the bad, the struggle between beauty and darkness and how they’re intertwined. What keeps these relationships together is often what drives them apart.”
He must be something special as his T-shirt print "Specials" said, the one he wore when I watched Lifehouse performing in Manila.there is always a first
this idea of a music blog didnt take much, but it has been the talk and the dream for the whole year.
let's start it then!
who was your first?
this bunch of guys opened my eyes to what REAL music really is. I was amazed. As creepy as Axl (W. Axl Rose, excuse me) could be with his swirly dance moves, it worked on me. Their music rocked me to the core of my emotions.
I was around 10 then. My sisters were so into them and like a sponge, I baby-sisterly absorbed anything they did and whatever they were into. GNR being one of them. I was never afraid of GNR's soft porn-infused-with-skulls illustrations on their album covers..and their foul lyrics. I thought it was wayyyy too cool.
I had the hugest crush on Duff McKagan. him & Jason Newsted (of Metallica) drew me into playing bass. He was so sexy in those tight ripped carrot jeans. crotch-ripping. still, it was the hair that had me at Hello.
How could anyone ever forget November Rain? Such as classic. 11 minutes of gold. Everything from the video, to the extended version, and the live duet with Sir Elton John, to the song itself....perfect. W. Axl Rose is such a beautiful man. It's hard to point out just one song without mentioning other just equally as good ones.... so I'd have to say, Don't Cry I and II, Paradise City, Used To Love Her, Estranged, Civil War, Welcome To The Jungle were among my faves. :)
The highlight for GNR was the Japan tour, to me. gives me the chills every single time i listen to Slash's version of the Godfather's theme. And Gilby Clarke's version of Rolling Stones' Wild Horses. Even to their last (official) album, The Spaghetti Incident, I feel it's hard for any other band to recreate the vibe they had. Velvet Revolver's not even close. but i still support them.
First is First
Welcome to our uber-duber blog!
Obviously we were smart enough to realise one fine day that many of us out here need a place to just sit down, relax and read about all that's inane and mundane about music.
First is First... and the first band I really listened to as in, properly, lyrics and all, were...
(Years later, in a close encounter somewhere in Soho, London, I would smile a goofy smile at the man himself thinking he was a former uni-mate with a cool scarf. He smiled back of course and it wasn't till seconds later that I realised he was the man of my childhood groupie dreams and let our a a magnanimous squeal. EEK!)
