Christopher Toh Interviews Sing60s Music Blogger

"Heralding our heritage: Bloggers of all ages share what our past means to them." The extract below is  from TODAY Newspaper dated 13.07.2012. For the full story by Christopher Toh click the connection:


http://www.todayonline.com/CultureAndLifestyle/Music/EDC120713-0000014/Heralding-our-heritage



Andy Lim at the Esplanade

SINGAPORE - A group of bloggers will be giving a talk about our heritage, and what it means to blog about our heritage.  One of the speakers is Andy Lim, who used to sing with popular 1960s Singapore pop band, The Silver Strings. He said that keeping his blog has had a two-fold effect.

"These four years of keeping the blog have been rather rewarding," he told TODAY. "One reason is I got to meet so many of my old friends online, We didn't really have much social contact back then. But now we keep in touch through the Internet. The blog also brings the knowledge of our heritage to the youth of Singapore."

Lim said that his blog is a little different. "It's is more about the scene in those years. Like I talk about the night-clubbing and food scene."

Added writer Yu-Mei Balasingamchow, "Heritage is sometimes overlooked and taken for granted, but (thanks to the bloggers) when you see it described or in a photograph, you can make the connection." For Lim, he said that he hoped the talk will not only inspire younger Singaporeans, but older ones as well.

"Nostalgia is positive and personal history and pictures tell stories. I think it's really good for seniors as well as youth as it important to know about our heritage.  There is a line from John Fowles, who wrote The Magus, which says, 'Our present is our past.'"

Image 1: from the afternoon edition of TODAY newspaper in Singapore. Copyrights Reserved.

Images 2, 3: from The Esplanade Concert August 2010. Copyrights Reserved.

(The above  article is an edited version of the original.)

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COMMENTS:

Stephen Han

Enjoy your show

Andy Young

Thank you STEPHEN, ANN, GRACIE to start the roll...

Poh Huat Tng

Rock on guys

Andy Young

Poh Huat Tng keep on runnin'. thanks.

Andy Young

And BRIAN RICHMOND to keep everyone going...

Andy Young

A dozen years ago. 😀

Jalani Mohamed

Andy Young .. you were so COOL.. 😁😁😁

Andy Young

Jalani Mohamed YES, the sea-breeze did it. 😅

Martin Ong

Awesome 👍

Andy Young

Martin Ong thanks. Keep on rockin' bro.

Lim Kuan Min

Thanks for the memories with the late Billy Yap among the audience.😊

Andy Young

Lim Kuan Min yes, a great friend lost to nature. Thanks for the memory.

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Andy Young

Thanks guys for the comments and LIKES. I guess nostalgia is very popular with everyone.

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The Esplanade's mission is "To entertain, engage, educate and inspire." I think they did just that.

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The Esplanade Co Ltd
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Mokhtar Hassan - Percussionist Perfectionist

When original Silver Strings drummer Danny Boy was unable to perform with the band for the Esplanade Concert 2010, Audie Ng (band leader) requested the presence of Neu Faces drummer Mokhtar Hassan (image) to hit the skins that evening.

Without much ado Mokhtar joined us, but only temporarily, to be the latest line-up of the Silver Strings. Mokhtar presently plays with the Neu Faces and was with them even before their first European tour in 1984. The group had toured Europe and covered Finland, Switzerland, Austria and Germany then.

A professional all the way, Mokhtar approached me with his metronome when I told him he was playing too fast while accompanying me with Paul Anka's Diana.

"Let's use this," he said, showing me the gadget, "and get the song properly performed on stage." We got it right the second time.

Mochtar drums with accuracy and panache, peaking his best when he accompanied me hitting, Mean Woman Blues and Singing The Blues. Like his drums, he is tough, solid and perfect. Thanks Mokhtar.

Image/Original article: Andy Lim.

The Silver Strings Entertain At Jamiyah Home

NATIONAL DAY CELEBRATION AT JAMIYAH HOME FOR AGED:

Andy (image: 1) fronted the Silver Strings to entertain the folks at the Jamiyah Home For The Aged - Darul Takrim (images 2, 3, 4) at No 1 Tampines Avenue 3, Singapore, on 7th August, 2010. In the evening, the group appeared at the Esplanade for a second show, entertaining National Day revellers and tourists who flock the Marina Bay area to have a good time.

Also performing that afternoon were Henry Suriya, Max Surin and Ramon Rahmat with Jerry Fernandez as compere. The ladies and men at the home enjoyed themselves by singing and dancing with wild enjoyment. Most let their hair down - if they had any left - while the rest enjoyed the music with quiet ease.

While Henry sang his classic, Love Is A Golden Ring, Maxie sang, Within You Remain (Wo Ai Nee), the big Tokyo Square hit and Ramon (from The Blackjacks) gave his rendition of Sway with much verve and vitality. The evening ended with Burung Kakak Tuah (Anneke Gronloh) and My Way (Paul Anka), sung by all the musicians and Organising Committee. On the whole, it was a riotous affair.

More about Max Surin and Ramon Rahmat soon.

Image: from Website.

Original article: Andy Lim

Brian Richmond With SS Supporter Backstage

Backstage with Brian Richmond, MC for the 'Journey Through Local Music Concert' and DJ for Media Corps GOLD 90.5FM. With him is KM, a good friend and fan of Andy with Silver Strings group.

A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL WHO ATTENDED THE CONCERT. THE ENCORE FROM THE 60s MUSIC FANS WAS STUPENDOUS!

Song Programme - Silver Strings Concert 2010

As requested by Steven Farram, (Comment: Aug 10, 2010 7:40 am) the programme of songs on the 7th August, 2010 held at the Esplanade, Singapore.

The Silver Strings (Instrumental):

1. FBI

2. Kontiki

Andy (Vocals):

1. Diana

2. Outsider

3. Fireball XL5

4. Singin' The Blues

5. Red River Rock

6. Mean Woman Blues

Mokhtar (Vocals/Drummer):

1. Wonderful World

Bobo (Vocals/Lead/Rhythm Guitar):

1. Can't Help Falling In Love (Raggae)

Henry Suriya (Vocals):

1. Happy Happy Birthday Baby

2. Love Is A Golden Ring

3. Great Pretender

Finale (Vocals/The Silver Strings):

1. Hey Jude

Image: http://www.sophistgames.com/home/?currentPage=3

The Silver Strings, Mysterians Play 60s Songs

Silver Strings accompanying Henry Suriya: Outdoor Theatre Esplanade: 7 Aug 2010

Image above: Mysterians entertaining the crowd on the same evening.
Image: Lim Kuan Min Collection.

Esplanade Outdoor Theatre: 7th August 2010 With 'The Silver Strings' & 'The Mysterians'

CELEBRATE SINGAPORE'S 45 BIRTHDAY
2 Days B4 National Day Parade 2010

Sat: A Journey Through Local Music
RE- LIVE THE SOUNDS OF THE 60s:

The Mysterians will perform their hits while 60s crooners Henry Suriya and Andy will reunite with The Silver Strings.

Top off the evening in a sing-along with The Mysterians when they play familiar favourites!

7.30pm – 8.15pm The Mysterians.

8.45pm – 9.45pm The Silver Strings with Andy Young n Henry Suriya.

10.15pm – 11.00pm The Mysterians.

Hosted by: Brian Richmond.

Information:
http://www.esplanade.com.sg/whats_on/programme_info/a_journey_through_local_music1/index.jsp
Image: http://www.ndp.org.sg/

Indie-pendence Day - Singapore Birthday Bash

6 Aug 2010, Fri

It’s indie-pendence day as we open the celebrations for the birthday bash at the Outdoor Theatre. Get your fix of great music from some of the most celebrated Singapore bands today.

7.30 – 8.15pm A Vacant Affair
8.45 – 9.30pm B-Quartet
10 – 10.45pm
The Great Spy Experiment

7 Aug 2010, Sat

Relive the sounds of the 60s to 80s!

The Mysterians will perform their hits such as Please Don’t Tease, while 60s heart-throb crooners Henry Suriya and Andy will reunite with the Silver Strings. Top off the evening in a Sing-along with The Mysterians when they play familiar favourites!

Hosted by Brian Richmond.
7.30 – 8.15pm The Mysterians
8.45 – 9.45pm  Andy n Silver Strings with Henry Suriya
10.15 – 11pm The Mysterians

8 Aug 2010, Sun

Melissa Fitzgerald – daughter of Thunderbirds front-man Derek – gives new life to the band’s top hits. The talented Vadham family reunites with Moses, performing Gingerbread classic Roses, Regina delivering good ol’ country tunes and the siblings singing Sausalito in tribute to the late Chris Vadham of Western Union Band.

Terry Mortimer of Tony & Terry, and Peter Diaz of The Surfers, will bring you memorable rock and roll hits.

Hosted by Brian Richmond.

7.30 – 8.15pm Melissa Fitzgerald
8.45 – 9.45pm The Vadhams
10.15 – 11pm Terry Mortimer & Peter Diaz

Images/Information: artitude-u-art.blogspot.com/2010/01/esplanade...

http://www.esplanade.com/whats_on/programme_info/a_journey_through_local_music1/index.jsp

Menyusuri Perjalanan Muzik Tempatan Ogos 2010 Dengan 'Silver Strings' Dan 'Mysterians'

HARI KEBANGSAAN SINGAPURA 2010

"Sepanjang empat hari, cerita kita akan dsampaikan melalui muzik dan puisi seniman tanahair. Menampilkan lagu-lagu kegemaran Singapura hingga ke gabungan etnik kontemporari dan puisi, buat seis keluarga.

Berhiburlah dengan lagu-lagu hebat dendangan kugiran-kugiran indie Singapura masakini. Hidupkan kembali muzik 60an hingga 80an! The Mysterians bakal membawakan lagu-lagu hits mereka sementara penyayi pujaan Henry Suriya dan Andy Young akan bergabung dengan The Silver Strings.

Akhirnya malam anda dengan nyanyian bersama dalam rangkaian lagu-lagu kegemaran ramai oleh The Mysterians. Persembahan ini diacarakan oleh Brian Richmond dari Media-Corps Class 90.5FM, Singapura."

Informasi: Esplanade Presents Programme

Imej: www.esplanade.com/