Fun At Work?

Just last year 2008...

Whoever said Christmas was about partying and having fun only?
What fun? Where got?
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Hee hee... the fun was just starting... :p
Yeah baby! Nuke 'em!
Too many crazy scenes omitted, but you get the idea of fun... :)

Yes, Christmas it's also a time to give freely! (Best if you don't have to pay for the gifts! Or drinks... Lol..)
Me, giving away gifts freely, just like Santa Claus but dressed like 'Joe Black'...hehe :)

Dear fans of Christmas, I promise to be more like the familiar Santa this year ok? I'll put on more weight (already done), wear a red Santa costume (already ordered) and I won't shave for 3 months (already lost my shaver)..Ho Ho Ho..

Here comes my guardian angel to rescue me from falling, she'll go down on her knees for me always....
Sexy & sophisticated sister Jennifer! Thank you so much for all your prayers.. Btw, any interested bachelor please approach me quickly before this holy woman decides to enter into convent or nunnery..!! But be warned, she has quite different criteria for partner.. (5 Cs not required, right sis? :D)

Here comes a little F.Y.I, 7000 songs, of which 2/3 of them are love songs and still growing (especially the love songs). What's up with love songs collection? Coz I get tons of requests for them.. But I must say, some of most touching songs happened to be broken hearted love songs.. You poor thing, whoever broke your fragile heart? Hehehehe... Have a drink, it helps....
Good old CDs, wonder when if I'll ever switch to MP3 format mixing.. I still can't imagine Deejays spinning with 2 iPOD(s) on tiny mixer or mixing on laptop, doesn't feel right for me (Yes, yes, I know, Uncle Joe is already an old 'bird' and balding soon...sigh...)


Much earlier in 2006...

Damn...I always get that sickening sunset and boring sea view while working! Better put on my sun shades...lol..
Like they say, if you can't go to mountain, let the mountain come to you... Hawaii has arrived in Sentosa! Not the real thing but close enough eh folks? Heehee...

Here's my partner in crime, Natalie...
Ya ya, I know, I know... The pink folder kinda girly, but no choice, my partner Natalie insisted I bring that folder coz she knows I like pink...:p (guys cannot like pink meh?)



Even much earlier in 2001...

Ah... the good old years of Deejaying by the beautiful Pasir Ris Beach, think hot bikini waitress & ladies...ah...ooh....... Hey! Stop dreaming, has never happened in my 6 years there.. Our hotest babe was a half naked mermaid statue in a pond covered with lushful green algae...wow.... :(

That's me stoned.... I bet you some of you guys would be stunt too, if only you could see who's behind the camera... ;)

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Kekekeke....Ex Queen of Bugis!! If you ever need her services, get her no. from me, ok? She gotten really good at what she did and turned professional a few years ago....
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Did I failed to mention make-up services?! Yeah, Sasha's a great MUA! (Make-Up Artist) :D

...No More Liao or The End...

Party Tools!

I've got share this with you - this year(2010) forth, I choose a deliberate decision to fight inflation and rising local cost.. Oh what joy it gives me to try to produce as much as I can with little given... :)

If you want great sound & lights system or just DJs to party.. I can certainly help with my package price starting from $150 - $250 inclusive of the equipment below..!!! Talk about cheap & good...

But rest assured I'm flexible and dedicated and will always make sure your show, event or party will be supported with my best. :)

Numark Pro Dual CD Player x 1
Numark Axis 9 x 1
Pioneer CDJ-100S x 1
Numark/Stanton Pro DJ Mixer x 2
Behringer 12 Channel Mixer with Effects x 1
Audio Technical Dual UHF Wireless Mic (handheld) x 1 pair
Whafedale Super Cardiod Microphone x 3
Samson Microphone Stands x 2
Alesis Compressor/limiter/gate x 2
Apex System Aural Exciter Processor x 1
DOD Dual 15 Band Graphic Equalizer x 1
Dbx Electronic Crossover x 1
QSC 2 Channel P.A Amplifier x 1
K-Kind (Italy) 4 Channel P.A Amplifier x 1
Yamaha Pro Main Speakers 15” x 1
Samson Pro Main Speakers 15” x 4
DAS Pro Subs 15” x 2
DAS Pro Subs 15” + 18” Passive x 1
Samson Speaker Stands x 2
UK Lights Light Chaser (Analog) x 1
American DJ DMX Operator for Lightings x 2
American DJ Mirror Scanner Lightings x 6
American DJ Strobes x 4
Antari Fog Machine/Hazer x 2
Behringer DSP/Feedback/Delay Processor x 1
Behringer Karaoke Voice Canceller x 1
Behringer Tube Pre-amp x 1
Belden Cables x 2 set
SKB Orange CA DJ console & 19” Flight Case x 2

Btw, if there's any particular equipment you're not sure what it is or how it works, please don't rent that particular unit ok? Your careful attention on this matter is deeply appreciated... Kidding... :)

DJ Statement

"Music is the mediator between the spiritual and the sensual life." - Ludwig van Beethoven

Since the early 40s, popular music has evolved tremendously and constantly. It started with Rock & Roll after World War II, which was kind of a mixture blues, country & gospel music. Back then, Rock & Roll was well embraced by some but avoided by others. Comparatively, just like Arts, popular music grows and evolves all the time. As a music enthusiast, I’m able to enjoy new genre/hybrids easily, key here is to lookout for the essence or ‘feel’ in the music. Take the familiar Hotel California by Eagles for example, there is so much ‘feel’ to this big hit of 70’s. A more recent song (2002) with similar ‘feel’ is one by Audioslave call Like A Stone. Nice & eerie…

If there’s one aim in this statement, it is this: Avoid analyzing songs too much, but if ‘viewed’ emotionally, music really can be a great invisible thoughts and emotional guide.

Below are more samples of music that seemed to transcend time & genre. Google them hope you’ll enjoy them k.. :)

Quando, Quando, Quando by Micheal Buble & Tony Renis/Pat Boone (Pop + Italian Jazz);
Cantaloop by US3 & Herbie Hancock (Rap/RnB + Jazz);
Walk This Way by Run DMC & Aerosmith (Rap/RnB + Rock);
Nothing Else Matters by Metallica & San Francisco Symphony Orchestra (Classical + Heavy Metal/Rock);
Adajio for Strings by Samuel Barber 1938 & Paul Okenfold/Tiesto (Classical + House/Trance);
Braveheart by James Horner 1995 & DJ Sakin & Friends (Classical + House/Trance);
Age of Loneliness by Enigma-Enigmatic Club Mix (New Age + House/Trance);
The Look of Love by Nina Simone & Madison Park vs Lenny B Remix (Jazz + Pop/Dance).

Before I conclude this statement, let me share another observation I’ve learned from over the years of live mixing and mic-over. Deejaying is nothing glamorous but full of serious responsibility requiring one to play & mix appropriately for the audience. Many times the Deejay has to sacrifice his or her desired songs with the more appropriate ones instead. Lot’s of juggling and balancing act! Remember, whatever is played over the air affects the listener’s mood, affections, appetite etc tremendously. :)

Lastly, here’s a little formula I cultivated years ago for longer sets (3 hrs above): the DJ should ensure there’s to be mainly ‘soothing’ music/songs and smooth mic-over with constant ‘spice up’ with some really hot numbers from time to time. Relax & exciting at same time. This formula applies to non-stop mixing too. Feel your way through the music and keep your eyes on the crowd! :D