Project Zero I The Evolution of the Singapore Sound: Behind the NDP Hits I Don Richmond & Evan Low

Описание: In this episode of Project Zero, we delve into the triumphs and challenges of crafting Singapore's iconic National Day songs and the artistry behind defining the "Singapore Sound."

Joining us are Don Richmond, an award-winning composer and music director known for his work on NDP theme songs and TV series, and Evan who has worked with renowned artists and brands, and co-arranging and co-producing NDP music from 2018 to 2021.

Explore the challenges, inspirations, and creative processes behind these national songs and discover how these producers / composers approach the idea of a Singapore Sound(s).

Chapters
00:00 - Introduction
01:31 - What is the Singapore Sound?
07:24 - How can we infuse cultures authentically and compose a musical piece?
15:47 - The Musicians’ Collective Consciousness
18:22 - Shabir penetrates the highly competitive Kollywood industry
23:18 - What does it mean to be uniquely Singaporean?
25:12 - The evolution of National Day Parade (NDP) songs over the years?
49:08 - The "Singapore Sound" thought experiment.
59:24 - Could NDP songs shift focus from a general theme to a specific individual?
01:04:57 - Conclusion
01:06:02 - Credits

Project Zero : A Journey to discover the Singapore Sound

Project Zero is a thought-provoking podcast series mooted and hosted by Shabir Sulthan, a multi-hyphenate artist who is an award-winning film composer and singer-songwriter.

Across the episodes, we explore the unique challenges and boundless potential of the Singaporean music scene with the creme de la creme of the homegrown music fraternity.

Each episode features discussions on cultural influences, collaborative synergies, and the evolution of the music scene, aiming to challenge stereotypes and to foster appreciation for the diversity of musical expressions in Singapore. The series seeks to uncover how various musicians/artists can potentially come together to define what we can proudly call the Singapore Sound.

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