I've had a blast working with these really battle-hardened veteran musicians. Truly an honor for a young man like me.
Chris Rodrigo, the supporter of local music and truly unbridled facial hair, stands tall and was the manager of the band for the day. Thanks Chris!
Ivor Lesslar is a tall Eurasian man who is much kinder than he looks. I swear he belongs to an ancient and rare breed of electric guitar players who is able to wield a Fender Stratocaster and coax beautiful and musical tones out of it. The other person whom I know belongs to this breed is of course Mr. Latiff Jalil with his fat Strat!
Nick Osman plays a mean drum groove and its truly amazing how such loud and accurate tones can come out of such a small man. Standing in front of his drumkit, I felt my cranium almost explode from the tremendous volume of his kick drum. He's also the only drummer I know who walks around 24/7 with a metronome and headset and I am curious to know if he's also keeping time when having a conversation with people.
A hardcore music/jazz lover and representative of the Indian ethnic group in the band, Ravi Coopusamy seems to be the baby of the band even when I am around. His childlike demeanor means that he is instantly forgiven on the occasion he tinkles the wrong notes on the ivories.
Maestro Victor Pillay calls himself an Indian Peranakan. I am completely blown away by his splendid piano technique, restraint and easygoing character. A gem in Singapore and hands down the best piano player I've personally worked with.
Newer is not better. Different, yes. The old school cats are incredible team players in a band and they definitely have much to pass on.
Written by: Clarence Chung
18th January 2013.
Thanks so much Clarence. Hope you still remember this article you wrote some years ago. If you are still out there and reading this post, do write in again.
Andy.
22nd August, 2025.
2 comments:
Unfortunately I don't know these fine musicians but I'm sure that if they feel the same sentiments as I do in the world of music then they are truly amazing and gifted people with a passion in their soul.
Met him once or twice, pre-Covid. Other than that, no clue... Well brought up young chap.
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