- I Am David Sparkle
Infobox musical artist 2
Name = I am David Sparkle
Origin = Singapore
Genre =Post-rock Experimental rock Progressive rock
Indie
Years_active = 2001 – present
Label = KittyWu Records
URL = [http://amp.channelv.com/iamdavidsparkle amp.channelv.com/iamdavidsparkle]
[http://www.myspace.com/iamdavidsparkle www.myspace.com/iamdavidsparkle]I am David Sparkle is a band from
Singapore and was formed in 2001 as an instrumental collective.The band's name is a direct literal translation from the name of a famous Malaysian singing legend – M. Daud Kilau.
The Band
Currently made up of members who have all served time in various acclaimed indie, punk and hardcore acts over the last 12 years in Singapore.
Current members
*Amran Khamis - Guitars / Effects / Keys
*Johnny Mo - Guitars / Beats / Keys
*Farizwan Fajari - Bass
*Zahir Sanosi - Drums / PercussionPast members
*Prof. Edryan Hakim - Electric Wizard-ry (2001 - 2003)
*Redzuan Hussein - Keys/Noise Effects (2002 – 2004)
*Nick Chan - Guitars / Beats / Production (2007)
*Yamani Ismail - Bass (2001 - 2007)Discography
"This Is The New"
* Released: November 2007
* Recorded and produced Mr MUON (2006 - 2007)
* Written, arranged & performed by: I am David Sparkle"Apocalypse of Your Heart EP"
* Released: November 2006
* Recorded by: Leonard Soosay (2005)
* Written, arranged & performed by: I am David SparkleAwards
"Motorola SUPER-StyleMIX 2007"
* Best Alternative Act
Performances
I am David Sparkle has played at various shows/festivals such as:
*Global Gathering Malaysia, 27 Oct 2007
*Good Vibrations Festival, 19 Feb 2007
*KL Jam Asia, 11 Feb 2007
*Off Beat @ Home Club, 26 Jan 2007
*Bar None's 'Monday Sessions', 27 Nov 2006
*BayBeats 2005
*Others include ‘Tesseract’, ‘RNDM’ and ‘Death of the Vocalist’.Reviews
"The group creates slow-burning soundscapes reminiscent of Explosions in the Sky, Godspeed You Black Emperor and Mogwai's, but less dramatic... Layers upon layers of guitars create a textual mood that ranks with some of the best post-rock sounds out there." - IS Magazine, 26 Jan 2007 [Singapore]
"...haunting and utterly unforgettable." - TODAY, 17 Feb 2007 [Singapore]
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