I don't know what I'll do without my camera. It exudes feelings. My feelings at least, that's the more important issue. What's the most recent happenings? I busked again for charity.
Busking with the ladies, Shermeen and Syltra made me really happy. They bring in the element of fun in busking. Shermeen is having a good start busking with me and Syl. She's learning fast.
We were trying to raise funds for the Singapore Action Group for the Elderly and the Singapore Association for the Visually Handicapped. Tough crowd. Really. The demographics didn't work to our advantage. I didn't have sufficient ammunition to entertain the grey population. They were really domineering. One asked, "You in Chinatown, why never sing Chinese songs?"
I took my microphone and let everybody in Chinatown hear what I have to say.
"Yes, we are in Chinatown but that doesn't mean there are ONLY Chinese in Chinatown. We also have Malays and Indians. That's why we sing English songs." I was literally trying to commit suicide. I was not only intruding their territory, I MADE a statement. Good thing the cobblers didn't pelt me away with their rubber soles. Who cares. Really. I didn't.
It's really tough to hold the crowd if you're not prepared for situations like this. At least this kid made my day. She kept on dancing and dancing to some of our tunes.
I think I have to start recording my performances. For memories sake. This was at Smith Street, smack in the middle of a junction. One funny story first. Try and imagine this in your mind.
We just finished one song by Bryan Adams, Everything I Do, I Do It For You when this malay uncle. long grey hair came up to us. He looked like a rocker from his cowboy dressing. He said in his deep growly voice.
"Gang, lu main baik lah! Abang nak request lagu." Translated, "Boy, you play well lah! Abang want to request a song."
I asked, "Lagu apa? Bon Jovi? Bryan Adams?"
He replied, "Tak, lagu When You Say Nothing At All. You know or not?"
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Tears of disbelief trickled down my face that was trying my best to contain my laughter.
Rocker asking for Ronan Keating. Who says rockers are not setimental. They have feelings too ok!
Ok then, enjoy the clip. Btw, pray that I get the job to play 4 times a week at a new bar. That would be doped.
jamiel
cheenah meenah
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