Comments on: More On Songcraft’s Plans In 2008 And Beyond

By: kevin

kevin — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 11:15:53 +0000

“check out this grp: they did their own album!

Hah. It’s not a group. It’s a one-man band actually. You can check out his blog http://crazyjunkies.blogspot.com Cheers!

By: Jeremy

Jeremy — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 02:04:55 +0000

Thanks for the link. Very interesting! I’m checking it out now.

And yup, the idea of collaborating with local singers is a very good one. You’re absolutely right that not all songwriters can sing well. It would be good if we songwriters could concentrate on what we do best, and let the singers do what they do best…then in that way there can be full justice done to the songs!

By: shir

shir — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 01:54:24 +0000

and also, dunnoe if u watch S-pop. I think one possible collaboration is to work with local singers. They don’t have to be big shots, but there are quite a number of free-lance singers (those who sing at weddings, corporate events, etc).

I think getting good singers to present song compositions is essential when cutting an album. Coz, no offence, but song writers have a different talent than singers. There are not many song writers who can actually sing well or do justice to their own songs.

By: shir

shir — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 01:50:07 +0000

check out this grp: they did their own album!

http://assuringteddy.blogspot.com/

By: Jeremy

Jeremy — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 15:48:34 +0000

Thanks for sharing your views, Lingfeng. Very balanced and logical points. Really appreciate it.

Your views are well-taken. Thanks!

By: Lingfeng

Lingfeng — Sat, 29 Dec 2007 10:12:32 +0000

Yes! It was a good session at the Singapore Art Cafe…although I felt guilty after that about some comments I made about some of the other performers. But the later part of the jam session saw better performers. I also liked to think that with the few of our Songcraft’s members performing, the others around were insipired to perform more originals (ok, it’s my 1st time there, so they would already have been doing so previously) :P But still, Firdaus, Jeremy & Marcel did really well (clap clap).

For 2008, hmm…maybe I’m a conservative and careful person, so I like things to go 1 step at a time. I understand we are all riding on our recent successes (namely our concert & the session we had last night) and I totally agree we have many talented musicians in our midst. Though we’ve been having the sessions for a little over half a year, I’m just afraid that we might be moving too fast & in the end “kill off” ourselves. We need to plan each step carefully. However, if we have clear plans ahead, go for it!

If we ever register as a society or NPO, we can be one that help bring aspiring artists together maybe do something to support them (we’re like a support group right?). Besides the compilation album of all members with a theme, maybe we can also do some singles for some of us. Singles are good for testing grounds.

For collaborations, we can start small. Maybe join a forum group like a screenwriters group where there are many who are trying out flimmaking or theatre. Or do more meaningful work like with other special groups (see comments in previous post).

For the festival, 2008 might be too soon…maybe 2009 is more feasible. As it would be our first, the planning involved is huge (unless maybe we work with some other org). You know, for the Singapore Arts Festival, I think the programme for the next year would already have been drafted when the current year Arts Fest launches.

But of course, despite all these, the regular sessions in the cozy setting are still important.

Just my view lah.