10 Most Influential Musician in My Life (Part 3)

6. LUCIANO PAVAROTTI
A Big Man with a big voice. Pavarotti was born on the 12th October 1935. He was an Italian operatic tenor, who also crossed over into popular music, eventually becoming one of the most commercially successful tenors of all time. He was one of "The Three Tenors" and became well-known for his televised concerts and media appearances. Pavarotti was also noted for his charity work on behalf of refugees and the Red Cross, amongst others.His final performance in an opera was at the Metropolitan in March 2004. The 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy, saw him on stage for the last time, where Pavarotti performed Nessun dorma, with the crowd serving as the aria's chorus, and he received a thunderous standing ovation. On Thursday 6 September 2007, he died at home in Modena from pancreatic cancer, aged 71.

7. CARLOS SANTANA
Carlos Augusto Alves Santana was born on the 20th of July 1947. He is a Mexican-born American Grammy Award-winning rock musician and guitarist. Santana became famous in the late 1960s and early 1970s with his band, Santana, which pioneered a blend of rock, salsa and jazz fusion. The band's sound featured his melodic, blues-based guitar lines set against Latin percussion such as timbales and congas. Santana continued to work in these forms over the following decades. He experienced a sudden resurgence of popularity and critical acclaim in the late 1990s. Rolling Stone also named Santana number 15 on their list of the 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time in 2003. His work such as "Black Magic Women" "Corazon Espinado" "Smooth" just to named a few, has amazing guitar works that are unique in his own way.

8. ALLAHYARHAM TAN SRI DATUK AMAR DR. P.RAMLEE
Teuku Zakaria bin Teuku Nyak Puteh or famously known as P.Ramlee is the pioneer of Malaysian and Singapore movie industry. HE is also a great singer and songwriter, writing so many songs that still listened till today. Among the movies that are old time classic are "..Bujang Lapuk..." "Anakku Sazali" "Sarjan Hassan" and lot more. His songs "Getaran Jiwa" "Jeritan Batinku" has been the hummed of Malaysian and Singaporean till this day. P.Ramlee died on 29th May 1973due to Heart Failure but the legacy still continue...

9. LOUDNESS
Loudness (ラウドネス Raudonesu) is a Japanese heavy metal band formed in 1981 by guitarist Akira Takasaki and drummer Munetaka Higuchi.They were the first Japanese heavy metal act signed in the United States, releasing seven albums (three in America) by the end of 1987 and reaching the Billboard Top 100. This band is one of the best bands in Asia, being the big guns in Asia for such a long time, Loudness continues to influence and inspire young musician in Asia to be like them. With some of the hit songs such as "The Battleship Musashi""Crazy Samurai""Road Racer" and "Let It Go", this is the band Asian musician look up to in term of achievements.

10. KING OF POP, MICHAEL JACKSON
Michael Joseph Jackson was born on 29th August 1958. Started his career since he was a child with his brothers, Jackson 5 cruise to become very popular and recognizable, although they are still kids at the time. MJ is the most electrifying entertainer there is in our lifetime. His songs "I'll be there" "Earth Songs" "Dangerous" and the world renowned choreography songs "Thriller" was among the great songs that he had sang. He died this year 2009, leaving behind his legacy of perfect entertainment.

10 Most Influential Musician in My Life (Part 2)

4. ERIC CLAPTON
Eric Patrick Clapton was born 30 March 1945. He is an English blues-rock guitarist, singer, songwriter, and composer. Clapton has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Yardbirds, Cream, and as a solo performer, being the only person ever to be inducted three times. Clapton was ranked fourth in Rolling Stone magazine's list of the "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time" and #53 on their list of the Immortals: 100 Greatest Artists of All Time.
Claptons songs captivated many of his fans and listeners. His all time favorite songs that i still play in dinners and function until are "Tears In Heaven", "Wonderful Tonight" "Cocaine" "Change The World" and many others that have been my lullaby since i was a child.

5. JAY JAY
Who is he? Jay Jay is the singer of Malaysian 80's and 90's Pop Group, Carefree. He is also one of the best mainstream bassist there is at the time. One most important thing, he is my grand uncle. Yes he is one of my earliest influence to be in the music industry. Seeing one of your own family to make it in the music industry do boost your spirits to be successful. Born on the year of independence 1957, Jay Jay strive to become one of the most respected entertainers of all time. Listen to his old songs such as "Rindu Bayangan" "Joget Angan Tak Sudah" "Permaisuri" and lot more to choose from his long discography of albums..

10 Most Influential Musician in My Life (Part 1)

Sometimes i wonder, why did i want to be a musician? Yes, it is because my passion in music. This is just my kinda stuff and i love doing it. But as i dig deeper into my heart and found a memory cabinet of truth, it flashes into my mind that there are a few figures that actually sparks my interest in music. Sparks my passion in music. These musician are the one that i looked up to and say "Hey, I wanted to be just like him". I'm sure, whatever you do, you surely have some idols that you admire in your line of work isn't it? So i would like to share with you 10 Most Influential Musician in My Life : as far as I'm living it.

1. JOHN LENNON
John Winston Ono Lennon was born on 9 October 1940 in the Liverpool Maternity Hospital, Oxford Street, City of Liverpool, England. He was the son of Julia and Alfred Lennon. John was named after his paternal grandfather, John 'Jack' Lennon, and Winston Churchill. John started his music career by forming a band called QuarryMan. From then he meet up with Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Stuart Sutcliffe to form the first line-up of the famous The Beatles. After The Beatles, many didn't know that John join a band with Eric Clapton, Keith Richards and Mitch Mitchell to form a supergroup called Dirty Mac. John died in 8 December 1980, being killed by his fanatics fans, Mark David Chapman. If Mark didn't stupidly killed John, i think he will still be alive untill today and would give greater impact than he had given the world by his music. John Lennon was a very influential person not only as a musician, but as a fighter of freedom and a philosopher that inspire with his music. His songs "Imagine" and "Give Peace A Chance" is my all time favourite and inspire me a lot in songwriting.

2. JOHNNY CASH
Many didn't know this but the King Of Rock n Roll (FOR ME), supposedly is Johnny Cash. Not Elvis Presley!!! Why did i say that? Simple. He start first. Johnny started to express himself in rock n roll first before Elvis Presley. The only thing why he is not recognized earlier is because they hate him. Johnny is nothing like fancy cloth Elvis. He wears black suit with a black tie. Something that you'll wear to a funeral. You know why? sadly this is not his wanting. At the early days, he didn't have lot of money and that is the only fine clothing he have(then become his trademark). Johnny's wrote lyrics theming sorrow, moral tribulation and redemption. He once perform at San Quentin Prison and shows the equality among people, when he discover that the prisoners are being treated like animals and being fed shit. He was offered a clean water to drink by the guards but choose to drink dirty water that prisoners drink everyday. Johnny is also one of my favorite lyricist and among his songs that inspire me a lot is "Walk The Line" and "Ring Of Fire". Seriously, have a listen to his songs and you'll see why i admire him so much.

3. BB King
Dude. I really don't have any other word to describe this great man. Pure talent!!! Soulful!!! And i would say the pioneer of the Blues guitar solos!!! Yes, he actually did introduced a sophisticated style of soloing based on fluid string bending and shimmering vibrato that would influence virtually every electric blues guitarist that followed. And you know what, he is ranked #3 in the Rolling Stones 100 Greatest Guitarist Of All Time. This man here is my man. The style of Blues drag me in to listen and play a lot of Blues songs. I did also listen to his songs and licks to get the feelings whenever I'm in need. My favorite songs that he actually sings is "Rock Me Baby". Thats the songs that i can say because if i mention all, there would be not enough spaces and i would spend my whole day typing my favorites BB King songs. If you never listen to this guy, grab your keys, drive to your nearest records shop, and buy yourself a BB King CD. Its worth it.

FADZLY RAZMAN sessioning for FREKUENSI URBAN, RTM Muzik Aktif Ch180

Last month Fadzly Razman have been invited to sessioned for a musical program named Frekuensi Urban made by KRU Production for RTM Muzik Aktif Ch180. The sessionist line ups included Johar Lucas(Drums) Feeras Roslan(Bass) Said(Keyboards) and The DeeJay. Among the artist we session with are Atilia , Noryn Aziz, Emergency, Sasi The Don, Danniel OIAM, One Nation Emcee, Adam AF,  Prema Yin, Ruffedge and Athena Beh. Other bands are also performing at this show such as BAU, BunkFace, and theres one other bands that i cant remember their names...But the vocalist is a cute girl lah..hehehe...Performing for at least 3 songs for each artist is a challenge that i have to go through. The best performance is with Emergency, Sasi The Don and One Nation Emcee as there are a lot of energy on stage. Performing wth the like of Noryn Aziz, Atilia and Ruffedge also have given me a lot of experience. Dont forget to tune in to RTM Muzik Aktif Next Year 2010 to get a preview of the best music talk show ever...