Hee had performed on National Day three years prior, albeit in a smaller role - she sang her original composition, Colours, at the post-parade party. Evan is one of the most progressive producers of Made In Singapore music and has collaborated with some of the biggest names here, including Charlie Lim, Linying, Nathan Hartono and The Sam Willows. Since the '70s, he has performed with his brother as Mel and Joe Ferdinands, with the group GYPSY in the '80s, and, now, performs solo, as well as, with his daughter Gabrielle. Get unlimited access to The Straits Times and more at S$ 0.99/month.
Her talents have taken her to the Sundance Film Festival in Utah, as well as the Singapore F1 Grand Prix. Before that, however, he visited his alma mater, St Andrew's Junior College, and gave an impromptu rendition of the song there to an adoring crowd. At the same time, she is a trained optometrist and runs her own shop, Eye Care People, in Holland Village. Local singer Mavis Hee performed this song together with Jai Wahab. The Duke Ellington Orchestra, Ray Parker Jr and Laura Fygi & Benny Golson, to name just a few legends. It was written by composer Don Richmond, 39, and performed by local band 53A. Mohamed Raffee has over 35 years of experience in the music industry in Singapore, Malaysia and India. Christened 'Our Singapore', the song is composed by Dick Lee, who is also the creative director for NDP 2019, and adapts lyrics from 2012's 'We Will Get There' and the 2015 edition of 'Our Singapore'. Inspired by the everyday lives of Singaporeans living together in harmony, 2017's song, titled Because It's Singapore!, is a rousing ballad composed by veteran Lee Wei Song. "It was kind of scary to take on something that everyone knows and sings," he said. He rearranged and produced 'Munneru Vaaliba' for the National Day celebrations in 1988, scored Kollywood films, and even worked alongside the highly acclaimed composer A. R. Rahman. Sung by Kit Chan, There's No Place I'd Rather Be was one of the two theme music pieces for the 2007 National Day Parade. Weish is a rose in the indie electronic scene.
Han Oh is a highly-talented musician who has played in numerous orchestras such as Colorado Mahler Festival Orchestra and the Asian American Philharmonic Orchestra. Home-grown singer Charlie Lim rewrote the verses of the NDP favourite, We are Singapore, to include lyrics like "the future is uncertain and everything must change". As its name suggests, MICappella relies solely on A Capella and has produced many wondrous tunes, including its latest release 'Through Your Eyes'. "I recorded a demo in my bedroom and we actually used that. Apart from being a licensed medical doctor, specialising in Plastics, he is also a trained pianist and producer. Singer, songwriter, music producer, host, radio presenter. 13 – A Dancing Van Gogh, was released in 2017.
He is also one of the founders of the multi-genre instrumental band, Lorong Boys, who has performed at the Esplanade, the President's Star Charity and more. Having been a radio deejay since 1971, Brian currently presents for Mediacorp’s GOLD 90.5FM’s The Vintage Showcase. This song was penned by Canadian Hugh Harrison, a former jazz pianist who worked for an advertising company. Producer, owner and consultant at Dr Sydney Tan Medical Aesthetic Clinic. The theme song was composed and sung by US-based Singaporean singer Corrinne May. I am going to protect it.”. The Sam Willows are the biggest, most successful band in contemporary Singaporean pop music. It also features the words of the Singapore pledge. Being able to sing in both Mandarin and English, she was able to target various audiences in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Taiwan and Hong Kong. Artists Dreamz FM and Evelyn Tan sang this song, which was composed by Ken Lim. Syah Riszuan (13 years old), Nurjanna Qurratul’ Farhaien (12), Caitlin Tan (11), Heema Izzati Zainudin (13) and Jordin Tan (11) previously participated in ChildAid, an annual music event organised by The Straits Times that raises funds for ST's School Pocket Money Fund, and The Business Times Budding Artists Fund. Classical musician, conductor, music instructor, and producer and music director of PIEZO Quartet. Mr Lim, 29, said: "They wanted to refresh the song which was written in 1987 and was very relevant in its time, but I think now we want to look at things from a younger generation's perspective.". Last year, the band released its sophomore album I Know, But Where. He is currently the producer and music director of Singapore's first electric strong quartet, PIEZO. All rights reserved. He has also been voted by listeners to be the “Most Popular DJ” and the “Friendliest DJ”.
You have reached your limit of subscriber-only articles this month. He has also collaborated with giants such as Stefanie Sun and Jay Park. Most recently, he plays Vince on Clicknetwork’s web-series, GIRL BAND CALLED GIRL BAND. Since emerging as the winner of the first season of Singapore Idol, Taufik has released five solo albums and emerged as a titan in the Malay music realm. In the Royston Tan-directed music video, a veritable who's-who of Singaporean music across the ages, gathers to sing the song.
Since then, the pair has composed a song for Royston Tan's The Provision Shop, toured with the legendary Jacky Cheung, and, most recently, performed at a sold-out show at the Esplanade. Shak more than knows his way around emotive song and his sense of drama and storytelling is matched by a voice that will bring you to your knees. Give it up for a true OG of hip-hop in Singapore. The rock tune What Do You See by local band Electrico drew mixed reactions. Aisyah got her big break when she finished in 6th place in the prestigious Malaysian singing competition, Akademi Fantasia in 2013. To come up with the song, Mr Lim spent a week watching YouTube videos of old NDP songs to figure out what worked. NDP 2010 Theme Song - "Song for Singapore" by Corrinne May! Share gift link below with your friends and family. Master percussionist Mohamed Noor is one of the most prolific and esteemed musicians in Singapore. Since then, she has been a popular up-and-coming Malay pop artist both locally and across the causeway. Besides being a youth development coach for the Singapore Athletic Association, Alfred Sim is also a towering presence in the Mandopop world. Adelyn Koh sang the lead in the National Council of Social Service's first-ever fully inclusive music video 'Fire In The Rain' as part of its "See The True Me" campaign. His latest album, Message in a Bottle, was released in 2017. Formerly the singer of the band Sweet Charity, Papa Rock’s solo record sales are in the tens of thousands. A former member of The Observatory, Adam is not a new face to the local music scene. Breaking with NDP tradition, there was no theme song because the organisers wanted familiar tunes that resonate with Singaporeans, and decided that the classic NDP songs complemented that year's theme, Our People, Our Home. They can read the article in full after signing up for a free account.
As a young singer, Rahimah Rahim’s big break came when she won the Kimi Koso Talentime in Japan in 1974. Sara Wee has been a prominent presence in the music scene with her cover band 53A. Pop singer Joi Chua sang the Mandarin version. Critics said it lacked broad appeal and failed to strike a chord with people. As a songwriter, he has written for other artists such as A-Mei, Harlem Yu and Cyndi Wang. He has also helmed the advisory boards of several organisations including the National Arts Council and the National Museum of Singapore. She retired in 1989 to spend more time with her family, but has recently come out of retirement. Still, it has won the hearts of many. NDP 2008 Theme Song - Shine For Singapore, NDP 07 - Kit Chan - There's No Place I'd Rather Be. Their latest achievements include headlining for Ignite Festival 2018, SHINE Festival 2018, and performing for Singapore's National Day Parade 2018, and the Singapore Grand Prix in September 2018. Through his musical endeavours, Sheikh Haikel has paved the way for the Singaporean rappers of today. And, Ang Peng Siong and Joseph Schooling! Afterwards, she released nine more studio albums, the most recent one being the 2012 album Perspectives. Though this song is one of the evergreen National Day hits, it did not feature any notable performers at the time. Jacintha is a veteran artist of the local jazz scene. Veteran musician, composer, playwright, designer. In fact, the vocals you hear on the actual track are actually from the original demo. He has also played at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, Lollapalooza, among others, and along side artists such as Barry Manilow and Josh Groban. Her single, ‘Senyum Saja’ was awarded Best Song Singapore and APM Best Song in the Anugerah Planet Muzik Awards 2017.
The song was composed by veteran singer-songwriter Dick Lee, who is creative director for NDP 2019 and was also behind hit NDP 1998 song Home. Singapore NDP 2006 Theme Song- My Island Home. She has performed alongside. The upbeat pop anthem aimed to rally Singaporeans to ponder about the country's future, in tune with that year's futuristic theme of Building Our Singapore of Tomorrow. To this day, Jimmy is still a much sought-after musician, and has played with industry heavyweights such as A-Mei, Aaron Kwok and Jacky Cheung. Harrison was also behind Stand Up for Singapore and We are Singapore. Singer JJ Lin performed this version of the 1999 hit at the parade that year. Singapore's most beloved covers duo has been grinding in the scene for years. In 2013, the gents opened the wildly popular Japanese restaurant The Flying Squirrel. He was also the Music Director for the 2016 National Day Parade. SINGAPORE - You either love it or hate it. The Eastman School of Music alumni is a master at both the violin and viola, and has mentored Mandopop star Wang Lee Hom. In 2017, she played her first solo concert at the Esplanade Concert Theatre and was inducted into the Singapore Women's Hall Of Fame. He also opened his own chain of burger restaurants, Fat Papas, that have proven to be immensely popular. One line in the song that touches him the most is the chorus that goes "Nothing in this world compares to our Singaporean Life", said Lim at a media conference to release the song.
The first National Day Parade song, Stand Up for Singapore was commissioned as part of a larger campaign by an advertising agency to celebrate Singapore’s 25 years of self-government. Taiwan-born Tracy Huang moved to Singapore in the 1970s, where her fame and popularity rose. The gift link for this subscriber-only article has expired. Over the years, he’s accumulated various accolades under his belt, such as the Mediacorp Lifetime Achievement award in 2006. Gabriel has performed many solo concerts in Myanmar, USA, Singapore, and Malaysia and has played with the Baltimore Baroque Band and Red Dot Baroque, to name just a few. Her song, ‘Autumn Wind’, is still considered one of her most popular ones to date. He worked with Dick Lee on the National Day classic 'Home' in 1998 and will be serving as the music director for this year's NDP. But if we gather all our courage and conviction And hold our dream up high The challenge will be won. JJ Lin has become a popular household name since his debut album, Music Voyager, came out in 2003. Directed by film-maker and multimedia director Royston Tan, the music video for this year's NDP theme song is perhaps the most crowded, with a massive inter-generational cast of almost 300 Singaporeans. Joi’s 2004 album, Sunrise, clinched her the Merit Award under the cultural achievement category for The Outstanding Young Person Award in 2006. Their charisma, talent and swagger is both inspiring and endlessly entertaining. Screengrabs from the music videos for various NDP songs: (Clockwise from top left) We Will Get There (2002), Where I Belong (2001), In a Heartbeat (2011), Our Singapore (2019). Read our interview with the duo here.