Monday, October 24, 2016

PART 1---DENNIS LAU, DEFINITELY MALAYSIA'S BEST, MOST FAMOUS, SUCCESSFUL AND PROLIFIC VIOLINIST IS ALSO A SHOWMAN EXTRAORDINAIRE, DRAWING PASSIONATE MUSIC FROM HIS VIOLIN AS IF HIS LIFE DEPENDS ON IT AS PROVEN BY HIS INTENSE FACIAL EXPRESSIONS WHICH ARE LIKE MINE WHEN I AM ABOUT TO COME BUT THIS IS A FAMILY-FRIENDLY BLOG SO CONSIDER THAT UNSAID, HAVING SAID THAT, DENNIS LAU KNOWS HE ALONE MAY BE UNABLE TO CONDUCT A 2.5 HOUR LONG SOLO CONCERT SO HE ROPED IN 11 OTHER SINGERS INCLUDING 8 YR OLD GYMNAST EVA! CALLED 'THE PHOENIX RISING', DENNIS LAU'S FIRST FULLSCALE CONCERT WAS MONUMENTAL SUCCESS! CONGRATULATIONS!

KEE@FSWMAG.COM


DENNIS LAU & FRIENDS, THE PHOENIX RISING CONCERT
The Phoenix has risen

Epic is an understatement to describe internationally renowned electric violinist, Dennis Lau’s first ever large scale concert. The sold out event took place on the 22nd of October 2016 at Mega Star Arena featuring an impressive lineup of some of Malaysia’s top entertainers, it was a night filled with explosive performances and magic.

With Jennifer Thompson at the helm of the show’s production and Aubrey Suwito taking reigns as the musical director, ‘Dennis Lau took fans on his personal musical journey; where string met passion.

The concert featured original songs and popular covers with Dennis sharing the stage with his friends,  all familiar names in the industry including Ning Baizura, Syafinaz Selamat, Atilia Haron, Vince Chong , Soo Wincci, Jimmy Sax, and Koujee Beatbox; all of whom he has collaborated with in previous years. 

If there is one thing we took away from this night was that Dennis Lau does not discriminate. Not only did he collaborate with big household names, he took a chance and provided a platform for the next generation of artists such as Esmond Chong, Michael Leaner, and 8 year old Rhythmic Gymnast, Eva. 

The concert featured artists that not only showcased their vocals, but also dancers, speed painters (that completed a portrait in the same span as Dennis performing one song), a saxophonist, and a beat-boxer.

One of the highlights of the night was the unveiling of the Phoenix Violin, a masterpiece six years in the making. The journey started years ago when Dennis first saw the design of Wang Lee Hom’s custom-made ‘Dragon Guitar’, crafted by the renowned Irish instrument maker Alistair Hay.  

It was at that moment he realized, he needed to take his musical journey to new heights by collaborating with Alistair to create this grand masterpiece. This 23k gold-plated and peridot-studded, state-of-the-art carbon fiber violin weighs about 2kg and it features a pair of intricately designed wings that hugs snugly across his body, custom-made to fit only him.

Both Dennis and Alistair explored various concepts and finally decided on the phoenix as it represents many facets of Dennis: his Chinese heritage, fiery style of playing and the birth of his new musical journey. The choice of material, carbon fiber, was due to its lightness, strength and resonance. It’s not a material that many craftsmen know how to create with, but Alistair has much experience and knowledge with it.

On the subject of the Phoenix, “The phoenix is a respectably creature, known for renewal, strength and resistance which represent the path of my career. I envision new ways to inspire the younger generation in music and to showcase the diversity of the instrument. It has come to a point where I need to bring my career to new heights and start nurturing and empowering younger music talents, by providing a platform and opportunity to flourish in the music industry.”

Dennis Lau is in love with music. And tonight, he shared that love with the world.

The Presenter, Sponsors and Partners
Joint Organisers:                              Mosaic Entertainment Group & Mega Ultimate Sdn. Bhd.
Presenter:                                          Mon Space Entertainment
Main Sponsor    :                               Hatten Group
Official Venue   :                               Mega Star Arena
Lifestyle Sponsors:                          Zcova, Jussu                      
Official Magazines:                          CLEO, COSMOPOLITAN, FEMALE, NUYOU
Official Music Label:                        Warner Music Malaysia
Official Show Producer:                                 J TWO ENTERTAINMENT SDN BHD
Official Project Manager:              Marketology Sdn. Bhd.
Media Partner   :                               NTV7 & 8TV
Official Online Broadcaster:         Tonton
Partners:                                             A Cut Above, Cuffz, Exes Studio, KeyNg, Lord’s Tailor, The Photoz
In Support Of     :                               One Yayasan
Special thanks to:                             UCSI


CORINNA TAN, DATO KEE HUA CHEE, DATO JULIE LIM AND HER MOTHER
CORINNA TAN, DATO KEE HUA CHEE AND DATO JULIE LIM WHO PAID RM 999 FOR HERSELF AND MUM FOR BEST POSSIBLE SEATS! 
CORINNA TAN AND HAROLD KOAY WHO DROVE FROM PENANG JUST TO ATTEND DENNIS LAU'S 'THE PHOENIX RISING'
SAME SAME
EDMUND SHAOQI, CORINNA TAN, DATO KEE HUA CHEE SHOWING OFF HIS GYM-FIT TORSO AND HAROLD KOAY
CORINNA TAN IS VERY GOOD AT POKING HER FINGER INTO PLACES IT IS NOT SUPPOSED TO BUT NO ONE HAS EVER COMPLAINED OR FILED MOLESTATION SUIT
CORINNA TAN, DATO KEE HUA CHEE AND HAROLD KOAY


DATO STEVE DAY AND DATIN SU DAY OF MIGF FOOD FESTIVAL
DENNIS LAU OPENED THE SHOW BY BOUNCING ON STAGE LIKE A DEMENTED DIVA OR GENIE RELEASED AFTER 1,000 YEARS INSIDE A LAMP
ENERGY UNLEASHED!
THE LIGHTS AND SOUNDS AND SPECIAL EFFECTS WERE ASTOUNDING AND MADE THE CONCERT WORLD CLASS! THIS IS MY FIRST TIME TO MEGA ARENA AND WON'T BE MY LAST! 








IS THIS EXPRESSION OF PAIN OR PLEASURE?
NO PAIN, NO GAIN! BE VAIN! DON'T DISDAIN! 




DENNIS LAU IN THE THROES OF PASSION 












































OK SO I ALSO USED SPECIAL FISH EYE LENS FOR THIS EFFECT! 






FIRST SINGER






























WALAO, SUCH INTENSE FACIAL EXPRESSIONS, VERY DE DRAMATIC


















DENNIS LAU FIRST LEARNED HOW TO PLAY THE PIANO AND VIOLIN WAS PLAN B
SO HE SHOWS OFF BY TINKLING THE KEYS AND I HEAR HE IS TAKING SINGING LESSONS FOR HIS NEXT CONCERT! 




































KOUJEE THE FAMOUS BEAT-BOXER






KOUJEE IS SUCH A PRETTY BOY AND I MEAN IT AS COMPLIMENT SO DON'T BEAT ME
















































SYAFINAZ SELAMAT IN CHINKY NEW YEAR RED GOWN


























TALENTED NEWCOMER ESMOND CHONG










SARINA IS FAB DANCER
A WOMAN AT A MAN'S FEET! I LIKE






OH I CAN'T DO THIS
SURE I SPLIT








THIS IS EVA, SHE IS ONLY 8 AND A SUPER ACCOMPLISHED GYMNAST AND A FAST RISING STAR! 






EVA DESERVES A SLOT OF HER OWN AS SHE ECLIPSES SARINA THE DANCER AND ESMOND CHONG WHO MIGHT AS WELL BE SINGING ALONE IN THE TOILET AS NO ONE PAYS ATTENTION TO THE POOR BOY AS ALL EYEBALLS WERE RIVETED ON THE TALENTED EVA WHO DANCES, PIROUETTES AND PERFORMS GYMNASTIC STUNTS TO STUN THE AUDIENCE


I DUNNO WHERE HER LEGS WENT ALSO 
BUT PRESUMABLY MUST BE SOMEWHERE AS LATER I SAW HER WALKING WITHOUT CRUTCHES






















































GOT CANE SUMORE, LIKE CHARLIE CHAPLIN




PERFECT! 

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