Monday, October 24, 2016

PART 2----DENNIS LAU HELD HIS FIRST FULLSCALE CONCERT CALLED 'THE PHOENIX RISING' TO HUGE ACCLAIM AT MEGA ARENA ON 22 OCTOBER 2016. HE CHOSE THE NAME 'PHOENIX' WHICH SYMBOLISES FEMALE POWER AND RESURRECTION AFTER DEATH THOUGH HE IS 100% MALE WITH NO SEX CHANGE AND HAS NEVER DIED PREVIOUSLY. "EVERY CHINESE ARTISTE USES THE NAME 'DRAGON' SOONER OR LATER AS IT SO CLICHE," EXPLAINS DENNIS LAU. "THE PHOENIX SYMBOLISES AND IMMORTALISES MY STATUS AS THE BEST OF THE BEST AND I GIVE MY BEST TO EVERYONE TOO!"

KEE@FSWMAG.COM



DENNIS LAU & FRIENDS, THE PHOENIX RISING CONCERT

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


HERE WE ARE---THE PHOENIX IS RISING


BRINGING DENNIS LAU WITH HER




GOLD BRAIDED MILITARY SUIT BY KEY NG
I HAVE ORDERED ONE LIKE THAT TOO
WHERE IS THE PHOENIX
HERE HE IS


REALLY SIZZLING SUIT FROM KEY NG
PORTRAIT OF DENNIS LAU IN 2 PARTS BY 2 ARTISTS WHO PAINTED FEVERISHLY AS HE PERFORMED



THESE ARE THE TALENTED ARTISTS!



DENNIS LAU WITH HIS NEW SPECIALLY MADE, CUSTOMISED VIOLIN BY ALISTAIR HAY OF IRELAND


VERY DE HOT 







THIS IS ALISTAIR HAY THE WORLD FAMOUS IRISH VIOLIN MAKER WHO CREATED THE PHOENIX VIOLIN SPECIFICALLY FOR DENNIS LAU COMPLETE WITH GOLDEN LEATHER STRAP ACROSS SHOULDER SHAPED LIKE FOLDED WINGS!
DENNIS LAU ASKED ALISTAR HAY THRICE TO MAKE A CUSTOMISED VIOLIN BUT HAY SAID 'NO'! SO LANSI ACTSY!
THEN ALISTAIR HAY RELENTED AND MADE ONE FOR HIM FOR THIS OCCASION!
ALISTAIR HAY IS THE 21ST CENTURY ANSWER TO ANTONIO STRADIVARIUS!
ALISTAIR HAY HAD EARLIER MADE A DRAGON VIOLIN FOR WANG LEE HOM THE SINGER, ACTOR, MUSICIAN, SONGWRITER, RENAISSANCE MAN WHICH EXPLAINS WHY DENNIS LAU OPTS FOR PHOENIX AS DRAGON HAS BEEN TAKEN!
I ASKED ALISTAIR HAY MAKE A DRAGON-PHOENIX HYBRID VIOLIN FOR ME AND HE SAID NO
"DENNIS WAS SO RESOLUTE AND RELENTLESS SO I SAID YES IN THE END"
SEE THE STRAP SHAPED LIKE FOLDED PHOENIX WINGS
PLAYING VIOLIN IS TAXING BUT LUCKILY SOO WINCCI HAS A HANKY TO WIPE DENNIS LAU'S BROWS

DR SOO WINCCI AND DENNIS LAU
SOO WINCCI IS MISS MALAYSIA AND NOW FAMOUS SINGER AND ALSO A DOCTOR AS SHE HAS JUST COMPLETED HER PHD! CONGRATS

















MICHAEL LEANER
I ALWAYS THOUGHT HE WAS MICHAEL LEAN, BUT MAYBE HE BECAME SKINNIER SO IS NOW MORE LEAN, SO LEANER LOR








MICHAEL FATTER I MEAN LEANER IN ACTION WITH DENNIS WALAU I MEAN LAU


VINCE CHONG TARIK HARGA AS DENNIS LAU KEPT ASKING HIM TO JOIN HIS CONCERT AND HE KEPT SAYING 'SEE HOW'! VERY DE ACT
WONDER WHAT SWEET NOTHINGS ARE BEING WHISPERED INTO DENNIS'S EAR DRUMS
DENNIS LAU SINGS THE PURPLES, NOT BLUES



VINCE CHONG SINGS 'PURPLE RAIN' BY PRINCE!!!!






AMAZING SYNCHRO LIGHTS







LOVE IT WHEN GUYS GO DOWN ON THEIR KNEES AS IT IS USUALLY A PRELUDE TO SOMETHING NICE

STILL PURPLE RAIN!
PURPLE RAIN TOOK THE AUDIENCE BY STORM WITH PURPLE LIGHTS! 


DEAD AND BURIED BUT NOT FORGOTTEN
LOOKS LIKE BEYONCE BUT IS FAMOUS SONGBIRD NING BAIZURA!



LOVE HER FANTASTIC COUTURE GOWN! LOOKS LIKE A MILLION BUCKS!





























NING BAIZURA AND DENNIS LAU IN ACTION

















WONDER WHO IS HER DESIGNER? THE SKIN COLORED FABRIC IS INGENIOUS AS LOOKS AS IF BARE SKIN





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