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Jason YOLT Story on MediaCorp
There was so much excitement waiting for 11 May 2018 9.30pm to come. It was amazing to watch Jason YOLT Story on MediaCorp Channel 5 on television. A story that we are so familar with, yet once again we are impacted by the fact that Jason YOLT is a walking miracle. Not only that he is alive and very well, but is ready to fulfill the purpose of his second chance in life.
It is our honour to be working with Jason YOLT, who is both purpose-driven and down-to-earth, shaped by the near death accident and ardous recovery process. An even more powerful part of his story is his ability to forgive the man who nearly took his life and his legs. He walked his talk about choices – choosing to focus on the positive instead of the negative. The footage of Jason having a chat with the man who knocked him down in all smiles and at peace is a testimony of a wholesome recovery of not just physical, but also within his soul. He is a reminder to us that there is little reason to complain but to be thankful.
Below is the 30min documentary video of Jason YOLT story featured in “On the Red Dot 2018 – EP 6 on 11 May 2018 Friday – Trouble Abroad 2.”
Jason YOLT Now
Jason YOLT is now a motivational speaker to both youths and coporate. He draws out life lessons from his first hand experiences, sprinkled with little surprises and fun moments, making sessions with him memorable and impactful. Below is a short video of Jason YOLT in action as a motivational speaker.
Click here for Jason YOLT’s list of keynote topics with synopsis. For more enquiries and bookings, please email us at [email protected].
We appreciate the effort of the whole team and crew of MediaCorp for putting together this video with such skillful storytelling. Thank you for flying Jason to Cambodia to find closure through the meeting with the man who knocked him.
Follow Jason YOLT on social media for more updates:
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/jasonyolt
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonyolt/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonyolt
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/jasonyolt
Jean Tan on Generation Grit
More than 100,000 views for Jean Tan on Generation Grit in less than 2 weeks! Below is the the video and a special shout out to Tam Mei and Samuel for producing, filming and editing.
We are stoked by the favour that The Straits Times have given to Jean in telling her story and the responses received. Jean is very encouraged by the love and concern from netizens who took time to write to her. We too, while reading the comments and private messages, are touched by the love.
“A friend once shared with me that suffering is often the gap between what you expect and what is reality. And when we can’t come to terms with that gap, we throw ourselves into bewilderment or depression. So for myself, learning to accept reality for what it is, learning to accept that there are limitations to myself at this point of time. But also not stopping there, because if I just lower all my expectations and I stay at that point, I’m never gonna get better. So it’s kinda holding the two in balance.” (3:00-3:25)
Jean has been an inspiration to us in SOOS OIO in more ways than one. While holding a full-time job, she seeks excellence in her music and craft. This persevering meekness is a force that pushes her and us to take a step at a time, regardless how slow or hard. We hope to spread Jean’s story to those who need encouragement especially when life throws us a curve ball. Stay tuned for more of Jean’s updates by following her social media @jeantanmusic.
You can read the full article at http://str.sg/oTTG. Note: You will need a premium account with The Straits Times to read it.
“HIDEAWAY” Chill Out and Muse Jean Tan’s EP Release this Friday 27 October
27 October, 2017 – Following the releases of ‘Crowns’ and more recently, ‘Walls,’ Singapore singer-songwriter Jean Tan’s EP, Hideaway, will be fully released on 27 October, 2017 on all major digital streaming platforms via Umami Records.
To mark the launch of Hideaway, Jean will livestream a performance on Facebook from a secret location on Saturday 28 October 2017 at 8.30pm. Opening the event will be sets from talented singer-songwriters JAWN and Stacy Tan. Fans can catch the Facebook Live via Jean’s page and https://www.twitch.tv/soosoio from 8.30pm onwards on 28 October.
Hideaway reconciles spiritualist themes of mortality and renewal against a electronic-acoustic soundscape that belies the album’s lyrics. For Jean, Hideaway was written as a salve during a time of struggle and convalescence from illness. Recounting the journey, Jean notes –
“I was diagnosed with kidney disease at 24, which catalysed a subsequent loss of things over the next 5-6 years in the areas of work, relationships, and lifestyle. I lost the ability to do the things I love, like make music and travel; at times, even walking, eating, and speaking was difficult, leading to long periods of social isolation.
In that secret place, away from the world – I met my raw, barenaked self, stripped away from the things I valued and which defined me at that point. I came face to face with who I really was, and let erupt the storm of emotions and questions I’d bottled inside for a long time. ”
Listeners have already experienced ‘Crowns’ (which quickly surpassed 100,000 streaming plays within the first couple months of release) and ‘Walls’ (produced by Cascine artist et aliae and featured former-The Steve McQueens saxophonist Fabian Lim). Three new songs in the album complete the circle. ‘Dandelion’ (also produced by et aliae) is about pressing on and being radiant even in the harshest conditions; ‘Blooms’ pens an honest conversation between the writer and God, confronting disappointment and finding fragile hope in the beginnings of spring; ‘Hide Away’, the title track, is about finding significance in the process – being in one’s own secret place, in the winter of the soul, to heal.
Track list:
- Crowns
- Walls
- Hide Away
- Dandelion
- Blooms
Links to album: http://hyperurl.co/hideaway
Live Stream Links:
https://facebook.com/jeantanmusic/
https://www.twitch.tv/soosoio
About Jean Tan:
Jean is a singer-songwriter who writes with influences from folk, indie, and jazz. She has performed at Singapore’s National Stadium and Gardens by the Bay for the 28th SEA Games, having written ‘Colours’ for the Games (2015). Her song ‘Waiting for Love’ is also on the Korean-Singaporean collaboration album “DanZZan Date 단짠 데이트” (2017), featuring acts like HubbaBubbas, Dawn of the Day, and G-Urban. Jean has opened for Michael W. Smith (2013) and performed at events like the Zandari Music Festival 2017 (Seoul), Singapore Night Festival 2016, Riverside Flow 2016, and Starker Music Festival 2016.
A poet and word-smith, Jean often weaves her life challenges into her songs and uses her music for social good. She has had to undergo multiple operations and illness in life, and has performed and shared her story at schools, teenage homes, art spaces, and at events by organisations such as Halogen Foundation, World Vision, Relief Singapore, and Architects of Life. Many have been inspired by her life.
Find Jean Tan on Social Media:
Site: http://www.jeantanmusic.net/
FB: https://facebook.com/jeantanmusic/
TW: https://twitter.com/jeantanmusic
IG: https://instagram.com/jeantanmusic
YT: https://www.youtube.com/user/jeantanmusic
About Umami Records:
Umami Records is a Singapore-based label founded in 2013 by Kevin Foo, Aaron Wong, and Josh Quah. Much like the “5th taste” reputation of its namesake, the label strongly believes in discovering new, interesting sounds that run underground and away from mainstream tastes. The label’s small release roster thus far has included works from Linying (Spotify Spotlight 2016), The Steve McQueens, Evanturetime (Spotify Ones To Watch 2017), CampFire, Phoria (UK), Oriental Cravings (AUS), and more.
Umami Records Site
Umami Records Facebook
Umami Records Instagram
Umami Records Twitter
Neil Zaza Master Class in Taipei Plus 1-to-1
Neil Zaza is heading back to Taipei this October to conduct a Neil Zaza Master Class in Taipei Plus 1-to-1 sessions in a studio setting. See you Taipei!
There are five main topics that Neil Zaza will be sharing on:
- The skill of arranging, playing and recording skills
- The pre-recording preparation
- The difference between recording using a mic versus direct in
- The integration of software effects (demo software: bias fx) in recording
- Live demostration of recording using the song “I’m Alright” and “Bari“
Date: 25 October 2017
First Masterclass Session: 13:00-15:00
Second Masterclass Session 16:00-18:00
First One-to-One Session: 19:00-19:40
Second One-to-One Session: 19:50-20:30
Venue:
Strong Recording Studio
New North City Shizu District
Corning Street 169 Lane 31-1 No. 5F-1
(Nearest MRT: East Lake Station)
強力錄音室（新北市汐止區康寧街169巷31-1號5F-1，近捷運東湖站）
Registration fee:
Single workshop – NT$ 3,000 / person (limit 30 people)
One-to-One Class – NT$ 8,000 / person (limit 2 people)
Registration Links:
Masterclass: http://shopping.harvestmusician.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=168
One-to-One Lesson: http://shopping.harvestmusician.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=167
Awesome time at Zandari Festa
First Singapore and Korea Collaboration at Seoul Zandari Festa 2017
First Singapore and Korea Collaboration Featuring HubbaBubbas, Jean Tan and Becka at Seoul’s Indie Music Festival – Zandari Festa 2017
HubbaBubbas, Jean Tan and Becka will be sharing the stage with Korean artistes — G-Urban, Gonne Choi and Dawn of the Day at Zandari Festa this October. The first time these artistes performed together was at SHINE Fest this year at both the ION Stage and *SCAPE Bandstand with the launch of the Singapore-Korea collaboration album, Sweet & Salty Date (단짠 데이트), DanZZan Date in Korean.
Sweet & Salty Date (단짠 데이트) or DanZZan Date is a project by SOOS OIO (Singapore) and Leeway Music & Media Inc (Korea). The objective of the album is to bring indie artistes of Singapore and Korea together to increase their reach collectively. DanZZan Date means Sweet and Salty Date in Korean. Each of the eight singer-songwriters wrote a song on the theme of food and love, expressed in their own unique interpretation and style. Becka sang about her favourite Singapore food in So Sedap, Jean Tan captures the sweetness and saltiness of Waiting for Love, and we will leave you to unravel HubbaBubbas’ Infinite Hand Hug Loop. As a sophomore album of this collaboration, listeners can expect a light pop listening experience with a blend of unique style and personalities of the eight artistes. This album also features two bonus tracks from two special guests Jennifer Chung (United States) and Joyce Chu (Malaysia).
The EPs of HubbaBubbas and Becka – Amy(gdala) and BECKA, were also launched in Korean music stores this September.
Listen to Sweet & Salty Date Album
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/0bVHGDkp7fzDVHLIUnUE2M
iTunes: http://bit.ly/danZZanDate
DEEZER: https://www.deezer.com/album/48481702
TIDAL: https://listen.tidal.com/album/78909846
Come join us at Zandari Festa if you are in Seoul:
Date: 1 Oct 2017 (Sun)
Time: 2 – 4pm
Venue: Evans Lounge (마포구 서교동 401-3 Seoul, South Korea)
Venue: Evans Lounge (마포구 서교동 401-3 Seoul, South Korea)
Neil Zaza Taipei Sept 2017
Neil Zaza Taipei Sept 2017 is the 24th stop of his tour after 23 shows in China for almost 1.5months.
We ran on a very tight schedule for the Taipei stop as we had three things to accomplish.
- First was the show on 24 Sept 2017 at The Wall Live Music.
- Second, was a guitar clinic at iRock Music Centre.
- Third and last, was a video shoot of Neil Zaza in Taipei.
The Wall Live Music has been a great partner for the Taipei stop. They took great care of Neil from the time he landed to the time he departed from Taoyuan Airport. Special shout out to Jemp who tirelessly looked into every detail. 謝謝Jemp和公館的熱情招待!
The clinic at iRock Music Centre was an intimate session with lots of great questions from the attendees. Just want to say a huge thank you to Hank of EGO Eletronic and 阿民 of iRock Music Centre. You guys made everything work so smoothly and so easy. The clinic was live streamed on EGO’s Facebook page and there were questions from viewers outside of Taipei that came in as well. Below is the live recording of the clinic.
Lastly, we squeezed in time for a video shoot for Neil Zaza in Taipei with 阿陸. It was a fun time shooting both outdoors and indoors. I must say it was very efficient. Special thanks to 阿鬼 of Ghost Note Guitars for the use of the studio as well.
After Thoughts
Great partners are hard to come by. For this Taipei stop, we had such great partners whom we can call brothers. We are sure that they had our backs and are doing their best in everything. I was a little concern having so many parties involved in such a short stop. Friction can easily arise as some do not know one another personally before Neil Zaza’s Taipei stop. Upon arrival, this concern quickly dissipated. It was apparent that while they have their own expectations in being involved, they were as equally committed to help each other fulfilled one another’s goals. I truly believe that this was the key to the success of this stop and we love this team of partners. Till we come back again Taipei!
Here are some photos from the Taipei stop, which you can also find on our Facebook Page Album.
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Live Stream Life on Twitch 1st Gen Graduates
We are happy to announce the Live Stream Life on Twitch 1st Gen Graduates under eSports Academy of SCOGA (http://scoga.org). The graduates went through 8 hours of classroom time with practical assignments ranging from topics like understanding Twitch & live streaming, basic branding, basic public speaking, getting in front of the camera, etc. We fielded them at the Twitch Booth during SHINE Fest to give them experience in hosting and being in front of the camera with the more experienced and established celebrities on Twitch in Asia. So good to have Dan (Thailand, Twitch Handle: dansuperblog), Ashley (Philippines, Twitch Handle: ashlili) and Bianca (Philippines, Twitch Handle: sliceofbiancakes) with us during SHINE Fest weekend. This was their first time ever being in front of camera covering a festival. You can watch videos of the graduates and celebrities in action at SHINE Fest at https://www.twitch.tv/scoga/videos/all, including live performances of various artistes at the ION Stage. We know that it is not perfect but everyone needs to start somewhere and this is their huge baby step out in pursing their dreams. Kudos to their courage in challenging themselves. Huge thank you to the team in SCOGA who put in so much effort and thought to this and to Twitch who have been such great support to these youths with dreams to become a full-time live streamer one day.
Each of them had to do their individual pitch to Aftershock PC, Secretlab and Samsung for a REAL pitch after the classroom sessions. Nerve wrecking for many but they did well! Some did cliched some sponsorships through the session. Ooohooo!!
Each one of them had increment in their Twitch Live Stream views since they first signed up in May till just before SHINE Fest last week of June. Three of them registered an increase of a minimum 55%! With the increment, many received their affiliate status on Twitch within a few weeks after the classroom sessions. A few others are fast reaching the criteria.
Our eight gradautes are noobs in many ways more than one. Love how different each of them are but super supportive and encouraging to one another! Here's to our Gen 1 Twitch Live Stream family! <3 <3 <3
Below are the simple profiles of all eight of them. Please go check out their live stream on Twitch and lend them your support by following, subscribing, donating, cheering and chatting while they are live. I know they would LOVE to chat with you from gaming to anything (or almost) under the sun. =)
Neil Zaza in China & Taipei Jul & Aug 2017
Great news: Neil Zaza in China & Taipei Jul & Aug 2017.
Neil Zaza is coming back to Asia this year again, to China and Taipei! Neil is doing 20 stops in China this time round. Friends in Taipei, Neil is coming as well and he has not seen you all for a while. If you happen to be in these cities, do drop by and have a great time with Neil Zaza.
China Tour Cities & Dates
| Date | China City | |
|---|---|---|
| 21 July 2017 | Xuyi, Jiangsu | |
| 22 July 2017 | Shuyang, Jiangsu | |
| 23 July 2017 | Xuncheng, Shandong | |
| 27 July 2017 | Changchun, Jilin | |
| 28 July 2017 | Yanji, Jilin | |
| 29 July 2017 | Daqing, Haerbin | |
| 30 July 2017 | Suihua, Haerbin | |
| 1 August 2017 | Qiqihaer, Haerbin | |
| 4 August 2017 | Masterclass in Beijing | |
| 5 August 2017 | Huojiang, Henan | |
| 6 August 2017 | Bozhou, Anhui | |
| 8 August 2017 | Wujiang, Jiangsu | |
| 10 August 2017 | Jingdezhen, Zhejiang | |
| 11 August 2017 | Lishui, Zhejiang | |
| 12 August 2017 | Jinhua, Zhejiang | |
| 13 August 2017 | Shaoxing, Zhejiang | |
| 15 August 2017 | Jiangxing, Zhejiang | |
| 16 August 2017 | Cixi, Zhejiang | |
| 17 August 2017 | Zhoushan, Zhejiang | |
| 19 August 2017 | Tiantai, Zhejiang |
For more information on the China tour and shows, go to http://www.guitarchina.com or
http://mogu7.com.
Taipei Show at The Wall
Date：24 August 2017 (Thursday)
Time：Doors open: 19:00・Show: 19:30
Venue：THE WALL公館
Price：Early Birdy: NTD$ 700 / At the Door NTD$ 850
Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1533303583381035
More details & Tickets: https://thewall.tw/shows/neil-zaza