Happy Birthday 2 Our Bassist Guiter....
Nice Cake..Yummy...
Tuesday, 11 May 2010
Tuesday, 4 May 2010
Thursday, 22 April 2010
Monday, 12 April 2010
WE BACK AGAIN...!!BETTER WATCH OUT...REFRESH TIME!!
I did an interview with them by contacting Rudy, and he's been nice enough to come back with me with answers.
1) What are your primary influences for this band?
- FUN comes first and money comes later... Okay, please translate this, "kalau kita buat lagu and dedahkan kepada dunia kita akan cipta sejarah..tapi kalau tidak ia akan menjadi harta karun...." TQ.
Translation: "When we make music and expose it to the world, we create history.. But if we don't, it becomes a piece of treasure, lost and hidden.
2) When did all of you start listening to Reggae/ Ska / Punk?
- We can't remember when, but I'm sure it was since we were first able to switch on the radio (hahaha. Just kidding) and buy CDs from the local store (hahaha). If we're not mistaken it was since we listened to reggae ska bands from Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore and from a few other regions such as Gerhana Ska Cinta, Republic Brick [Insert current track Signatune] field, Tipe-X, Ska-P, Sublime, The Times (the best one), One Buck Short (our inspiration) and a few others... Hmmm... thinking in progress... And also, Steven and Coconut Treez.
3) When was Magabu formed? Are all the original members still playing?
- Hell yeah, the band was formed last November, and yup, all the original members are still performing well (we are still young lah... Haha... What did you expect?)
4) Any memorable live performances?
-Yup.. Our first ever paycheck from playing a Saturday night show at Jerudong Amphiteatre. And B-Mobile's Who's Got Talent competition that was held at the Mall, Gadong (for which we won BND1000 for getting second) and with the prize money we invested it in our first recording session. Hehehe..
5) How hard is it to thrive in a local scene where reggae and ska aren't as appreciated as other genres?
Hmmmmmm... Real HARD... That's why we're trying to convince people that our local acts can do better than foreign ones.
6) You said on Popfolio you have several songs already written. Any plans to record them or even make an album?
- Yeah, we do have 21 songs in our list (100% written by Magabu and 100% Bruneian). But I want you to know we are actually searching for management and sponsors. At the moment we have only 3 recorded songs (the budget is tight, bro)
7) Local support is obviously vital to help the local music industry thrive. How has the local support been for your band? How has the reception towards your band been?
- Wow... Hmmm. Okay, basically our fan base consists of mostly family and friends, but I can state now that we have our own Facebook fan group, 80% of the people in it are people we totally don't even know. Thanks Facebook. Hahaha, okay. But we wish for our fans, please and please be as crazy as they can... Hahaha. I wish for a crazy crowd in our next performance in the Gadong area (still in negotiation).
8) Your band name Magabu stands for Makan Gaji Buta, isn't it? Is this a dig at the current work ethic of the locals? If it is, we totally understand. Haha. What's the story behind the name? And what about the white shoes?
It's a long story, Jay. Hehehe. Okay, The White Shoes is only there to make the Magabu name sound a bit longer, and we do love our white sneakers. Hahaha. Tahun 60-70an (in the 60s-70s) they were worn only by players/playboys... Hahaha.
9) What are the ideals you've adopted from reggae / ska / punk?
- Lots
10) How far do you think Brunei is from a music industry where musicians become professionally appreciated and can be viable career choices rather than side-projects?
- It's gonna be ages, Jay. You know what I'm saying, bro... I think.. It depends on our locals... They (the local organisers) should try and revolutionise our local music industry, Rerevolution... Hahaha. (We might sound like we're trippin', but hey, we're totally clean).
11) Last question, in five words, describe your band, without using genre labels.
-UNIQUE, COLORFUL, FUN, ORIGINAL and MAGABU(makan Gaji Buta).
*End of Interview*
If you're reading this in Brunei, please request on the radio for their songs to be played on Kristal FM and Pelangi FM. The two songs that can be requested are 'Aku Takkan Lari' and 'Duhai Kawan.' Support our local scene. We have some very talented people here, and Magabu & The White Shoes belong in that category.
Signing out
Over and out
1) What are your primary influences for this band?
- FUN comes first and money comes later... Okay, please translate this, "kalau kita buat lagu and dedahkan kepada dunia kita akan cipta sejarah..tapi kalau tidak ia akan menjadi harta karun...." TQ.
Translation: "When we make music and expose it to the world, we create history.. But if we don't, it becomes a piece of treasure, lost and hidden.
2) When did all of you start listening to Reggae/ Ska / Punk?
- We can't remember when, but I'm sure it was since we were first able to switch on the radio (hahaha. Just kidding) and buy CDs from the local store (hahaha). If we're not mistaken it was since we listened to reggae ska bands from Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore and from a few other regions such as Gerhana Ska Cinta, Republic Brick [Insert current track Signatune] field, Tipe-X, Ska-P, Sublime, The Times (the best one), One Buck Short (our inspiration) and a few others... Hmmm... thinking in progress... And also, Steven and Coconut Treez.
3) When was Magabu formed? Are all the original members still playing?
- Hell yeah, the band was formed last November, and yup, all the original members are still performing well (we are still young lah... Haha... What did you expect?)
4) Any memorable live performances?
-Yup.. Our first ever paycheck from playing a Saturday night show at Jerudong Amphiteatre. And B-Mobile's Who's Got Talent competition that was held at the Mall, Gadong (for which we won BND1000 for getting second) and with the prize money we invested it in our first recording session. Hehehe..
5) How hard is it to thrive in a local scene where reggae and ska aren't as appreciated as other genres?
Hmmmmmm... Real HARD... That's why we're trying to convince people that our local acts can do better than foreign ones.
6) You said on Popfolio you have several songs already written. Any plans to record them or even make an album?
- Yeah, we do have 21 songs in our list (100% written by Magabu and 100% Bruneian). But I want you to know we are actually searching for management and sponsors. At the moment we have only 3 recorded songs (the budget is tight, bro)
7) Local support is obviously vital to help the local music industry thrive. How has the local support been for your band? How has the reception towards your band been?
- Wow... Hmmm. Okay, basically our fan base consists of mostly family and friends, but I can state now that we have our own Facebook fan group, 80% of the people in it are people we totally don't even know. Thanks Facebook. Hahaha, okay. But we wish for our fans, please and please be as crazy as they can... Hahaha. I wish for a crazy crowd in our next performance in the Gadong area (still in negotiation).
8) Your band name Magabu stands for Makan Gaji Buta, isn't it? Is this a dig at the current work ethic of the locals? If it is, we totally understand. Haha. What's the story behind the name? And what about the white shoes?
It's a long story, Jay. Hehehe. Okay, The White Shoes is only there to make the Magabu name sound a bit longer, and we do love our white sneakers. Hahaha. Tahun 60-70an (in the 60s-70s) they were worn only by players/playboys... Hahaha.
9) What are the ideals you've adopted from reggae / ska / punk?
- Lots
10) How far do you think Brunei is from a music industry where musicians become professionally appreciated and can be viable career choices rather than side-projects?
- It's gonna be ages, Jay. You know what I'm saying, bro... I think.. It depends on our locals... They (the local organisers) should try and revolutionise our local music industry, Rerevolution... Hahaha. (We might sound like we're trippin', but hey, we're totally clean).
11) Last question, in five words, describe your band, without using genre labels.
-UNIQUE, COLORFUL, FUN, ORIGINAL and MAGABU(makan Gaji Buta).
*End of Interview*
If you're reading this in Brunei, please request on the radio for their songs to be played on Kristal FM and Pelangi FM. The two songs that can be requested are 'Aku Takkan Lari' and 'Duhai Kawan.' Support our local scene. We have some very talented people here, and Magabu & The White Shoes belong in that category.
Signing out
Over and out
Wednesday, 24 February 2010
SeTITIK INfo YEAHH!!!
HI MAGABUAN....haha..How's things Goin'?Apakan??owh Btw tahun 2010 ani banyak show-show yang berunsur musik local dibuat..bukan buah-buahan tempatan tetapi lagu-lagu tempatan huhu..macam2 band sudah ada sekarang ani & pembangunannya pun cepat sekali..tumbuh macam cendawan selepas hujan(huh??) banyak gig and show akan berlangsung and guess what kami(Magabu & The White Shoes) akan berada hampir setiap gig/shows...Alhamdullilah..Thanksss kepada mereka-mereka yang membawa,sponsors,organise,mengundang mahupun meng"order" kami wow!!mcm ayam jua kami atu(ayam=positive mind guys ahhh...)huhuhu..baik hati abisdurang ani..thanks again dan tidak lupa jua kepada fans kami yang setia men"support" kami dari awal lagi hingga lah sekarang...tq guys and All of you r RAWK!!!!!!bah tanpa membuang masa kamu membaca ter lebih panjang ada beberapa info i wanna share here such as:-
1) Rita W aggraeni(founder Brunei Independent Music) sekarang is Co-manager of our very own unique Rock band Karacoma (congratzz weeetaaa).
2)Uruboros band akan membuat BBQ with Friends on this Saturday 27th February 2010 at Aman's crib by 8pm till 11pm..
There will be local bands performing by Uroboros/CLAWS, Karacoma, Nations of Hydroge, Affaol, Abstract, Chief's band, Bull~ocks and Magabu and TWS.
So if you guys need any details, just contact 8622687 (Aman CLaws) and see you guys soon.
p/s: Strictly NO ALCOHOL!!
3)ahhh ani peluang untuk menjadi ahli A.K.O tetapi asal handal....huhuhu...
: Ada kah kamu rasa kamu cukup handal bermain keyboard...ada kah kamu rasa kamu klubai...so apa lagi AKO membuka kan peluang untuk kamu...ya kamu...untuk dtg mencuba keklubaian kamu...so jgn malu jgn segan dtg lah beramai2 eyh salah..dtg lah mencuba audisi pada bila2 masa k..dan mun awda berminat bolehlah men"Add" mereka di FB :-
"All Klubai Organisation".
4)Insyaallah Magabu & the white shoes akan diundang main lagi di JP Mini Amphitheater on 20th March ani..so kepada magabuaaann diluar sana supaya dapat tah kiranya kitani training SKANKIN' atau yang sewaktu dengannya...kami akan bermain for 50 minutes..hehe...jangan nda datang guys..apa-apa pun kitani santai owkeehh..spread this news to members and satu lagi mungkin tahun ani jua kami akan bermain Luar dari Brunei....*wink*Jakarta?Bandung?or Kuala Lumpur???haha suprise..will up date u all through our FB magabu tws and our fanpage Magabu & the white shoes..and bannnnyyyyaaaaak lagi shows..k5)Magabu & the white shoes merchandise??T-shirt??CD??hehe bah ani saja yang dapat kami katakan...T-shirt magabu akan di jual jikalau kami melancarkan our 1st EP album...sabar2 saja tah ok...anipun if kami dapat masuk next Recording session bererti nda tah lama lagi tu...SABAR....(Recording Studio pack and byk tmpt yang busy jua)
haaaaaaaaa..atuu tah saja yang dapat ku update kali ani...habis udah modalku menaip2..anipun mun kamu kan tau aku memakai computer riba ketua kampung kampung sebalah ni...heheheheheheheheheeeeeeeeeee just kidding...BAH KEEP ON SKANKIN'and RAWK!!!!!!!bye-bye
Roger and out,
RUDY nama panjang RUUUUUUUUUUDDDDDDDDDDDYYYYYYYYYYYYYY....................
Monday, 15 February 2010
Malas...malas...malasss.....
Banarnya aku ani lagi malas kan menulis-nulis,nada modalku kan bercerita apalagi kan membual hahaha eatah keraja ku meng"copy" and mem "paste" hahaha minta maaf saja ahh mun ku merambokan kata2 kamu anggap saja "HALAL" bah mun dapat aku kan minta tolong please...please..please...Spread this blog to friend,member,family,jiran2,amah2 ataupun persatuan2 kadai ling-ka yang berhampiran rumah abis kita..hehehe..ahhh...jangan lupa jua ah..mun kan mendengar lagu kami awda bolehlah ke www.myspace.com/magabuandthewhiteshoes bah atu saja ah..hehe..from Rudy Hamid nama panjang Ruuuuddddddddyyyyyyyyyy.....
Hello BIM-ers!
How is it going? I am sorry for not updating you guys lately. Apparently, me and the rest of BIM team are busy preparing and handling upcoming new projects given by the local acts, international artistes and more. Gigs and events coming right up for the month of March. Whoa, hectic ya'know? But it's all good.
Did you guys went to Acoustic Night at the Chill cafe earlier tonight? I was there with BIM team and I believe theres BIM-ers too. The gig was OFF THE HOOK! THE BANDS KILL THE CROWDS, THE STAGE AND IT WAS AWESOMELY FUN!
I dance when Magabu perform on stage and everyone was very supportive and open minded. I am glad to see this coming and its really happening. THANK YOU BRUNEIANS! Oooh, even Indians and 'Mat salehs' join us in the crowd. MAGNIFICENT!
Thank you CHILL Cafe! You guys did a great job! WELL DONE!
Kick arse gig!
xx Rita W Aggraeni xx
How is it going? I am sorry for not updating you guys lately. Apparently, me and the rest of BIM team are busy preparing and handling upcoming new projects given by the local acts, international artistes and more. Gigs and events coming right up for the month of March. Whoa, hectic ya'know? But it's all good.
Did you guys went to Acoustic Night at the Chill cafe earlier tonight? I was there with BIM team and I believe theres BIM-ers too. The gig was OFF THE HOOK! THE BANDS KILL THE CROWDS, THE STAGE AND IT WAS AWESOMELY FUN!
I dance when Magabu perform on stage and everyone was very supportive and open minded. I am glad to see this coming and its really happening. THANK YOU BRUNEIANS! Oooh, even Indians and 'Mat salehs' join us in the crowd. MAGNIFICENT!
Thank you CHILL Cafe! You guys did a great job! WELL DONE!
Kick arse gig!
xx Rita W Aggraeni xx
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