July 1, 2007
Blood & Sweat
It's been a chaotic last few days. Dedicated my time and efforts on my album production. Finally, completed my vocal recording for 3 songs : - "Taman Cinta", "Pesona Rindu" & "Keagunganmu". I'm satisfied with the way things have gone by. Been listening to the studio rough mixes and I must say I am pleasantly surprised by the results.
Been doing my recordings at Focal Pro Studios since February. Thoroughy enjoyed my sessions wif Gavin (recording engineer). He's been such a bro! But alas, exhausted my recording package already.
So I took the decision to record my new songs at Greendoor Studios, home of Singapore's own talent, Sound Salvation. Enjoyed my discussions with Andry Kamsani , frontman of Sound Salvation. Hoping to learn more from him and the band as time goes by.
I thoroughly enjoyed the vocal recording process. Even though I must admit that I'm pretty tense most times. Now and then...while listening to the rough mixes, I can't help but contemplate whether I could have done better with a certain phrase or a part of the song. But a decision to record always meant I had to accept that whatever I had done for the day, was the best I could possibly had done. Furthermore, taking into account that studio time is not cheap and I am not a rich man ....... I had to enforce restraint and limitation on how far I could develop each song.
So after doing a couple of calculations and some simple maths, I realised that I could never possibly release my album in neither August or September. Guess I've overestimated myself as cashflow is a major problem for me at this point in time. Unless I strike it lucky at Toto or 4D the next few weeks (hahaha) , I might have to postpone the album launch to early next year perhaps.
Rest assured, I'm gonna bleed and sweat for this album...just for all u guys who had been supporting me thus far.
Labels: zaibaktian
ZAIBAKTIAN ]|[ Sunday, July 01, 2007
His Road Trip
In August 2006, a subconscious decision to be involve in a singing competition proved to be the catalyst for a life-changing event in his life. Zai was offered a recording deal that fell through.
For more than eight months, this shy and taciturn amateur musician embarked on a journey of self-discovery and learning: to write, produce and sing, in his debut mini album “KeagunganMu” which was released on 1st September 2007.
A chance encounter with Yazri (Merah) a couple of months later was another turning point in his short music career. Together, they produced a radio single entitled “Lelaki Baru” which debuted on Ria 897FM on 1st September 2008. “Lelaki Baru” was a success and Zai achieved his 1st ever No 1 hit.
Z'Baks Bio
Zaibaktian is devoted to his family and friends first in his life. “One of the most important things that my family and friends has taught me is the value of love,” he says. In his music adventure, Zai explores love as it relates to the most important facets of his life: Family, friendship and faith.
“I started from scratch,” he says, “And the most valuable experience in that is being able to consult musicians with abilities that far surpassed my own to guide me in my music journey.”
On love & life being the major driving force for his music pursuits, Zai aspire to inspire:
“In life, love exist – between God and His creations, for a man and a woman, parents and children, and even between friends,” says Zai. “It is a powerful force, not for its own sake but for how it moves the people who love and the people who are loved.” For Zaibaktian, his music adventure thus far is the fulfillment of a dream and a definite breakthrough in achieving a lifelong dream.
CONTENTS
Home
Music
Videos
Be My Z'Baktianz
recent
A Day For SatayTweaks & UpdatesMy Debut Album Part 1Lucky Me?1001 Reasons - A Friendly ThoughtMy Candle's Getting Shorter!!My Performance at Singapore Expo 28th April 2007Ingredients For A FeastMy World
archives
January 2007
February 2007
May 2007
June 2007
July 2007
August 2007
September 2007
October 2007
November 2007
December 2007
January 2008
February 2008
March 2008
April 2008
May 2008
September 2008
October 2008
November 2008
December 2008
January 2009
February 2009
April 2009
May 2009
July 2009
August 2009
December 2009
April 2010
September 2010
October 2010
November 2010