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One of the friendliest music persons I've met had passed away on Monday July 12th, 2021. Adrian Tan [Music Director] was only 44 years young and had died of cardiac arrest in his sleep, according to a newspaper report.
As invited guests we met him during a concert as part of Singapore's Golden Jubilee in 2015, where the SG Wind Symphony paid tribute to Singapore pop music. Adrian was the conductor.
He met us as we chatted after the show. With his gentle ways, Adrian introduced us around. We kept in touch and I have found him to be a polite, dedicated and sincere friend.
Condolences to Adrian's mother (whom he lived with), his family, colleagues and friends.
Rest In Peace Adrian. We will miss you.
Thank you for making time to come to last Sunday's concert, I've been a fan of your blog for the longest time, and follow it regularly. It has been the source of much information and knowledge about local music for me and provided me with a lot of insight.
This is one of the few blogs I read regularly as it is a treasure trove of memories and information on the golden age of local music.
What an honour it is for the SWS to be recognised by some of Singapore's music legends.
Adrian."
21.7.15
[Comments, tributes, dedications are welcome on What'sApp, Facebook and on this blog.]
Connections:
https://singapore60smusic.blogspot.com/2015/07/1-1950s-hari-raya-songs-kampong.html
https://singapore60smusic.blogspot.com/2015/07/youre-boy-n-shanty-played-by-wind.html
A tribute from blog writer Chow Wen Hing:
Singapore lost a creative citizen today. Adrian Tan, Music Director [SG Wind Symphony] left us yesterday. Although he comes from the classical side of musical expressions, nonetheless this is a lost felt across the community as Adrian had also reached out to the pop song community.
We express our deepest condolences to his family and friends, and will draw inspiration from his work and keep the creative and artistic culture alive in Singapore.
You're with the musicians in the sky now Adrian, we will miss you.
From Wen Hing [Singer/Composer].
Thanks you. Appreciate.
Images from Google and A Personal Collection.
Andy Young
ReplyDeleteAdrian orchestrated Silver Strings song 'You're The Boy' and other local pops... Please read the 2 tributes to Adrian, one from Wen Hing...
Jimmy Appudurai-chua
So young bless himxx
Stephen Han
May he RIP, Adrian Tan
Davy Chan
RIP Amen
Ericbronson Wong
May His Soul Rest In Peace.
Whom The God's Love Die Young,,!!
😪😪💐💐🙏🙏
REST IN HEAVEN.
ReplyDeleteSaw it on the news...
ReplyDeleteCondolences to the family
RIP.
Gosh, gone at such a young age.
ReplyDeleteMay he RIP.
REST IN PEACE
ReplyDeleteAMEN.
So sad.
ReplyDeleteSo young.
RIP.
This is so sad.
ReplyDeleteOh dear,
ReplyDeleteSad to hear
My heartfelt condolences, sympathies and prayers go out to his family.
ReplyDeleteHe has gone to a better place.
RIP.
SAD.
ReplyDeleteSo sad Andy.
ReplyDeleteAnd only 44 years young.
May Adrian Rest in Peace.
So young.
ReplyDeleteLoss of a music talent.
My age group.
Saddened by the sudden demise of a talented young man.
ReplyDeleteGod must have a good reason for calling him home in the prime of his life.
Beyond our understanding.
Rest in peace, young man.
Oh dear...
ReplyDeleteRIP
ReplyDeleteYes
ReplyDeleteVery sad
Way too young.
Sad
ReplyDeleteYoung
RIP Kevin.
Shocking and so devastating to lose our young talent at such an age.
ReplyDeleteReports said Adrian suffered a cardiac arrest and died in his sleep.
May he Rest in Peace.
His legacy will live on in those he had touched and impacted.
That is really sad...
ReplyDeleteAnd a big loss to Singapore.
[Mr Chow wrote the 2nd tribute on the blog posting]
Deepest condolences.
ReplyDeleteMay he rest in peace.
Thank you all for your condolences.
ReplyDeleteAdrian was a friend as we kept in touch.
It was a shock for me this morning after reading the news...
ReplyDeleteRIP Adrian Tan.
And condolence to his family.
Singapore will miss a young music conductor.
ReplyDeleteSad to hear the passing of Adrian Tan RIP,
God bless his soul.
Jalani Mohamed
ReplyDeleteRIP maestro.
Ivor Lesslar
Deepest Condolences To All In The Family 🙏
Matthew L K Tan
God grant him Eternal Light.
Rest In Peace.
Freda Hanum
May his good soul Adrian Tan RIP 🙏
Ann de Rozario
Condolences to Adrian’s mother n family.
Rest In Peace Adrian.
THANKS FOR THE CONDOLENCES
ReplyDeleteFreda Hanum
Joey Koh
Rose Khoo
Yen Chow
Winston Koh
Wong K C EuNike
Yip Dick
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Patrick Chng
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Ericbronson Wong
Jimmy Appudurai-chua
ReplyDeleteKoh Sui Pang
Young, handsome n smart Adrian... sad for his early demise.
RIP Adrian many of your friends will miss you...
Bye n always remembered...
xxxxxx
Andy, it is sad to see a young and talented man passed so early in life. Condolences to the family and loved ones of the late Adrian Tan. May he rest in peace.
ReplyDeleteParting is such sweet sorrow more so at such a young age. RIP Adrian may our good God keep give you the place He promised us all in His eternal kingdom of Heaven. RIP Mate!!
ReplyDeleteThanks
ReplyDeleteSUI PANG, FL, CEDRIC for your condolences.
It's a sad time indeed for the music folks in SG
Especially those who are near and dear to Adrian.
ALSO MANY THANKS TO OTHER WHO WROTE IN.