Performing Arts
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Stuff I Made/Did
I have performed poetry and have done a bit of theatre when I was younger, but in all honesty I would rather support performers (e.g. working behind the scenes and organising/attending shows) than become one.
In my childhood my father (who is very much into theatre and classical music) introduced my siblings and I to different forms of performing arts by bringing us to shows when they're available and affordable, expose us to musicals by singing the songs, explain a bit about music history etc.
As an adult, I try to watch theatre and other performances whenever I can, although the genres I lean towards have changed/evolved quite a bit heheh.
While my father and siblings are artistically more music-oriented (they sing and/or play instruments), I would rather focus my creative energy and express myself through visual arts/crafts, like my mom. But even though I love music and listen to it a lot (some might say even too much), it's not something I can commit to or seriously pursue. I still try to get myself involved and/or contribute where I can, though.
Projects I'm Involved In
The following are some groups or activities I've joined so far:
Current
TARIMOSI
[To be updated]Previous
JALAN DALAM
JALAN DALAM are collective of creatives on a mission to develop the arts scene in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It's a small group with big dreams, acting as a platform for expression of diverse voices through performing arts - spoken word, music, storytelling etc.When I was with them, we actively hosted monthly open mic sessions, but we were also involved in [MY]MORY, a multi-genre arts exhibition in collaboration with Studio Mekar, where artists share their creations influenced by the things they remember from the past.
Carthreena
[Update: Disbanded in 2020]
[ From their Facebook ]
L-R: Naz, Shazwan, Nhajril, art:tech @ Atek
I first heard about them through their current drummer, art:tech, who happens to be a multidisciplinary artist I'd been following for a while. At the time, I've never heard of the term 'post-hardcore', so out of curiousity, I decided to play some of their songs on Spotify... and oh boy am I glad I did!, because their first album is truly love at first listen.
According to them, their music is influenced by Finch, Saosin, A Day To Remember, Taking Back Sunday, Silverstein, Blessthefall, Muse, Foo Fighters, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Breaking Benjamin, 30 Seconds To Mars, and many others. I wrote a review for their album Breathe For Tomorrow - check it out!
Please support the guys and follow them on social media:
- Facebook: fb.com/carthreena
- Instagram: @carthreena_
- Twitter: @carthreenaband
- Spotify: Carthreena
Last Updated: 2023-02-23
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