|
Post by uptowndragon on Jul 8, 2006 14:44:52 GMT 7
Promote and talk about your favourite here. Ahmad Faizal Bin Mohd Tahir(28, frm Ampang, born 26/10/78, Dip in Mass Comm, UiTM S.Alam) An accomplished musician, Faizal plays the guitar, bass & drums. He loves rehearsing with his band mates & is always working on his music compositions whenever he has the time. He credits Aerosmith¡¯s Steven Tyler, Prince, Sting, the Beatles, and Joe Satriani among other well-known artistes for inspiring him to realize his potential by taking a step further in OIAM singing competition. This easy going & passionate lad has big plans in shaping his musical career & looks forward to contributing his two cents worth in our local music industry. Being chosen as one of the Top 10 finalist is one of his memorable experiences so far & hopes that it will lead him to greater things in the future. (Faisal¡¯s brief courtesy of 8TV)
|
|
iamme
Pauper
Faizal Tahir OIAM Finalist
Posts: 8
|
Post by iamme on Jul 11, 2006 22:02:21 GMT 7
Hello everyone... Hye.. I'm Faizal..!! Yep, i finally managed to find the time to come here and say hi to everyone..!! So glad.. been wanting to do it for so long but been sooooo bz lately..!! Believe me.. the schedule's jam-packed..!! Neway, just want to thank all those who are supporting... not just me, but the whole bunch of the Top 12 and also the OIAM programme itself. Its a good show, trust me..!! All these Top 12 talents are really, and i mean REALLY something to watchout for!! Each and every single one of them are talented in their own unique way..!! Its tough... frickin' tough!! I'd also like to take this opportunity to thank Sir Uptowndragon for the advice and all that he's been giving to me. Thank you dear kind Sir!! I haven't the slightest idea on how to repay your kindness. But i really, REALLY like the fact that we have SOOO many common interests between us..!! Hehehe..!! I cud go on and on and on talking to this guy about a lot of things..!! Hope to see you again Sir..!! To those who are supprting.. i have only 1 ultimate aim and goal in mind.. that is to ROCK you guys into oblivian..!! This is for all of you... hope u guys like it..!! Please, please always feel free to give ur comments and advises... i thank u in advance for your time and kindness.. God bless us all...!!
|
|
|
Post by raptorclans on Jul 12, 2006 17:08:18 GMT 7
yo... cool, nice to see you're posting here too faizal... keep on rocking, superman ;D
"rock us guys to oblivion"? hahaha... can't wait 4 d next show XD
|
|
|
Post by uptowndragon on Jul 19, 2006 23:55:28 GMT 7
I had a chance to have a nice in depth chat with our dear Faizal, and i have to tell you guys that this is one cool dude with a smoldering passion for his music. He really knows his stuff. This is no wanabe, he is the real deal.
It was totally refreshing to know that his musical knowledge matches his musical ability, as opposed to many singers who can only sing but know nothing of the art, its history, evolution etc.
People like Faizal are crazy about their music. An old skool music afficianando who is bold enough to take it to the next level.
If you guys have the chance, catch up with him and say hello, and find out what a fabulous guy he is. I guarantee you will walk away impressed.
By the way he is also a big Superman fan, having spent a ton of money recently to purchase all the latest S.Returns merchandise. But if I am not mistaken his favourite character is Wolverine from X-Men. So any comics/manga/anime fans out there, better support your fellow comicdom kakilang for OIAM.
|
|
|
Post by lailaikatong on Jul 22, 2006 11:32:59 GMT 7
I do support Faizal's idea of bringing in something new into the local music industry... He is fresh, there's no-one like him at the moment... However, i don't support the way he's doing it..... He's using too many gavin degraw songs too soon - it could kill his career.... I'm a huge huge HUMONGOUS fan of gavin degraw, and i know his songs are great.. prior to the broadcasts of the episodes, i liked it when people were saying there's this new Malaysian gavin degraw in OiAM in the form of faizal... But when the episodes were aired and when the live shows commenced, it's just plain disappointing to see this one helluva musically-talented guy being a wannabe...
The fact that he chose I don't wanna be & Chariot in the early stages goes to show that he's actually riding on popularity..... That's not what a true musician should be doing... i'm pretty disappointed, actually...
Faizal is trying to be original by being a rip-off.... Now that he's used soo many gavin songs sooo soon, i'll lose respect for him the moment he sings another one....
|
|
|
Post by brotherlove on Jul 22, 2006 16:55:54 GMT 7
last nite show.. u got my adrenalin going..
keep on rocking
|
|
iamme
Pauper
Faizal Tahir OIAM Finalist
Posts: 8
|
Post by iamme on Jul 22, 2006 21:32:01 GMT 7
OH-MY-GODDDD..!! I can't believe it.. I just cant believe that i finally made it to come back here to this forum..!! God knows, i'm so relieved..!! Fuhh.. Been wanting to come online so badly. But the schedule is really, REALLY hectic..!! And its hard to get to use the internet over there. Newayz, hi everyone. Hi uptowndragon, raptorclans, lailaikatong, brotherlove and everyone else coming in later. Can't thank u guys enuff for taking the time to join me here. After last Friday's performance, i just feel much better. Dont wanna say i'm satisfied coz i think i could've done much better...n should have. Coz i believe rehearsal was much better. Biasa la tuuu... U tend to lose ur nerves when the actual performance comes. Neway, just glad didn't srew up like Chariot. Uuuggh.. Feel like apologizing to everyone.. and Gavin too.. Heee..!! Sorry guys..!! Will always do my best to improve myself... Trust me, i'm not doing this for myself only.. Doing this for every other person out there who wants a more happenning and much improved local music scene. Thanx everyone...
|
|
iamme
Pauper
Faizal Tahir OIAM Finalist
Posts: 8
|
Post by iamme on Jul 22, 2006 22:17:36 GMT 7
Hye there lailaikatong... How ya doin? Hope evrything's fine ya? First and foremost wanna thank u for supprting and taking the time to give ur opinions here. Thanx for the comment. I take it positively dude. Forgive me if it looks as if i'm trying to be another Gavin. I'm just doin my stuff bro. This is how i sing and this is the type of music i'm comfortable with. Its just me n my style. But my roots go far, far back to the time of the Beatles, Led Zepp, the Stones and stuff.. My favourite artiste of all time... no 1 on my list is Queen. They have the biggest impact and influence on me. I also love the Police, the Beatles, Aerosmith and the good ol' Bon Jovi stuff. But for today's generation, i think Gavin DeGraw is one of the most talented around, yet he seems to be overlooked. Hmm... dissapointing... Neway, I'm sorry again. Maybe i wasnt thinking the way u were thinking but i really appreciate ur comment. I will do my best to develop my own style and improve myself. Thanx for the comments again lailaikatong. Ure a big help to me. Do keep it up. We need people like u and uptowndragon to be around. All ur comments can only prove to be good for learning people like me. Guide me..... I am here to learn and improve... Take care dude....
|
|
|
Post by lailaikatong on Jul 24, 2006 18:33:45 GMT 7
hey there faizal... nice of you to drop by here, despite ur busy schedule.... no 1 on my list is Queen. They have the biggest impact and influence on me. hahaaa.... coolnesss.... queen is on the top of my list too.... we share the same music interests... if you're planning to do queen, why don't you give 'don't stop me now' a try, i think it suits you.... bohemian rhapsody has been done by quite a number of ppl in various singing competitions, so you'll end up being compared...unless you're very very sure of giving a one of a kind rendition, don't risk it... But for today's generation, i think Gavin DeGraw is one of the most talented around, yet he seems to be overlooked. Hmm... dissapointing... yeah... gavin is definitely one of the most talented around rite now... his music is simply beautiful... his emotions are clearly channeled to the listener through his music.. his piano skills is the-lurve!!he's not that big here, that's for sure... tried lookin around all bookstores for his music sheets, none had em... ended up buying in aussie... anyways, i was actually kind of disappointed coz u used his songs too early in the competition, it's sort of giving an impression that you're one-dimensional....you did improvise and personalize the song to suit ur style, which is great.... But i was hoping that you would surprise us with more variety...i guess it was what you were comfy with and u didn't want to risk it esp. at the early stages... now that you've established quite a big fanbase (judging from the positive comments of forumers), why don't u try new things.... You can do more gavin, but save it til later... heard the short lil clip of just friends for the blind test, pretty good.. But repeating it again wouldn't be that wise... Belief would be another good song to try... one more thing, try to ask for different kinds of arrangements... ur top-20 & top-12 performances were upbeat, try to go for the unplugged sort of arrangement (like the one in gavin' s stripped cd)... just my suggestions, in the end it's all up to you... you know what you're capable of... good luck!
|
|
|
Post by uptowndragon on Jul 29, 2006 9:56:39 GMT 7
Faizal is becoming a revelation to all and his talents are begining to shine through. He is slowly and surely winning fans around him.
I am now one of his biggest propogators and look forward to more wonderful performances from him. He has raised the bar for himself and others, and I hope he will continue to do so.
I am so happy that he is treating this as a competition and is doing his best to win it. His passion is clearly evident. So I sincerely hope he does not get complacent and start back tracking.
For fans of Faizal, please come here and show him your support and tell us why you think he is the deserving OIAM.
Now, where do I get a Superman Tee that will fit me? XXL+ only!!!
|
|