All the best!!!

The lads are going to face a different challenge in Gamba Osaka, especially playing in their home soil. They have to put all the lack of scoring behind.

MAN. UNITED SEASON 2008-2009...so far (Part 2)

MAN. UNITED SEASON 2008-2009...so far

I'm Back!

Well, it's been a long time since I last updated this blog. Just stopping by to share information on my band (Trigger Finger Trio) latest performance 0n 2nd Of August. We played 4 own songs for the ROTTW's Soundstage Showcase that took place at Central Market KL.

The Banner

The Band (& a friend)

Who's this?

After the show

Check out the video clips of the show at the bottom page. Happy viewing!!

Indy The Great!

Watched it yesterday...the best movie since "The Last Crusade". Those who want to go and watch it, please watch the 1st, 2nd and 3rd installment of the "Indiana Jones" movies first. Then, you will understand better. For me, I'm going for the second time.

Although Harrison Ford is 64, he looks great in Indy's outfit and no one fits better than him. He did some of the stunts himself.

What does Indy have to face this time? Well, KGB, nuclear blast, his son, his old love, doube-crossed friend, rat snake, lost kingdom, aliens and UFO...? Just go and watch!

Founder of Rock and Roll dies at age of 79

Bo Diddley, a rock pioneer and founder of Rock and Roll, died on Monday at the age of 79. He has changed the sound of the blues to rock with innovative guitar effects and a "bomp, ba-bomp bomp, bomp bomp" rhythm that influenced many famous guitarists. He was well known for his rectangular guitar and with songs like "I'm A Man" and "Who do you love?".

MY HOME TOWN

This is my beloved home town. Yeah...as I I would say it. It has become the most congested town "in the world". No one will escape the terrible and horrible traffic jam once one has entered this town.

This the almost completed mosque that has been under construction for quite some time.

...and this is the landmark of this town. Say no more...it's the famous Klang River.

TEACHER'S DAY

HAPPY TEACHER'S DAY

...TO ALL WHO HAD TAUGHT ME TO BECOME A BETTER MAN...ESPECIALLY FORMER TEACHERS IN SK METHODIST PORT KLANG AND SMK DATO' HAMZAH PORT KLANG.

KALUT LAGI MENGARUT

I'm sure you are wondering why suddenly there's a story about Akademi Fantasia here. Well, actually, I just want to mention here that another friend of mine had made a mark in our music industry. His name is Amiruddin Shawal aka Amir. He is a very talented guitarist. What does he have to do with AF? Well, he is one of the composers for the song "Kalut Lagi Mengarut" sung by Nadia in the final concert. Yeah! Listening to the guitar work of the song...it's his work alright.

11th Anniversary

On the 25th of May, my wife I and celebrated our 11th anniversary.

We just had a small dinner at Din Tomyam as my wife was still struggling with her swollen gum and I myself was having a flu. We tagged everybody along. So we had "siakap stim limau", mixed tomyam and sweet sour chicken (the kids had their own meal).

After 11 years of marriage, 3 daughters and a happy life...we are doing well.

For everlasting love...InsyaAllah

RENTAK JUARA!

The competition has come to the semi-final. My pick would be ...

Carbolic Smokeballs (of course)

Cherish 2000

and

Oldster

Why I pick these bands?

With Carbolic Smokeballs, three of them are friends; Jai, Lawrence and Ayep, and we played together before. They have the balance in sound and the role that each musician plays.

Well, what can I say about the vocalist of Cherish 2000. SUPERB!! I am already his fan before this. I was mesmerised with his voice the first time I heard him sing with Kombo MPK (check out my video). But, the musicians should add more chemistry to compliment the vocalist.

Finally, Oldster, with the influenced of the 70's rock music, has entertained me most. I like the vocalist's Coverdalesque tone and the choice of songs. However, they didn't make it to the final through the professional jury's ears. What's wrong? Don't people listen and appreciate the 70's anymore. I do hope they will get back in the competition through SMS. LONG LIVE ROCK AND ROLL!!!!

INDY'S BACK!

He's back. But I haven't got time to go and watch the most anticipated movie of all time. I write about the movie after I've watched it OK!

KINGS OF EUROPE!

The game started around 2.30 a.m. Although it was very sleepy for me, I wouldn't want to miss that opportunity to watch the Red Devils in the final of the UCL. I've waited 9 years for them to reach the final again (because I missed watching it live the last time).

We dominated the game in the beginning as Chelsea didn't look so composed. Then, with a couple of simple passes from Scholes and Brown we knew something would come. Brown, although with his weaker foot, managed to curve the ball into the penalty box only to find the head of Ronaldo, who was always ready to strike...and it was a great goal.

My sleepiness was all gone. The way we played looked like we were already the champions. Chelsea were not at par with us at that moment. We had few chances missed through the header from Tevez followed by the strike from Carrick. Then, Tevez missed the great chance in front of the goal. Suddenly, it looked liked the Blues had taken away the luck from us. They scored a goal wtih just a scrappy move. Then, the game turned theirs until the end of the first half.

The second was Chelsea's game. They put a few scares with strikes that hit the posts. But, it ended 1-1.

The game went into extra time...still ended 1-1. It had to be decided through penalty shoot-out.

The drama began as Ronaldo missed one. Chelsea seemed to have a sight of the championsip as John Terry took position. With a goal, Chelsea would be crowned the Kings of Europe...but no! He missed it, with the help of the slippery ground. The shoot-out went into sudden death. The Reds didn't miss any. Anelka stepped in to take the penalty. He didn't look confident.

He striked and there was Edwin van De Sar to stop it.

That's it... we are the Kings of Europe.

WELL DONE! GLORY! GLORY! MAN UNITED!

PICS FROM MANUTD.COM

Trigger Fingers Part 2

SOME OF OUR SHOWS

Trigger Fingers; from left Akmal, Basith, Sidek and Ajid

We were called to do a promo for this show in Malaysia Hari Ini on TV3. However, only Ajid and Basith represented the band as others had other commitment.

KARNIVAL PUTERI 2003 IN MELAKA

With our soundman, Jai

Other shows:

Sepang International Circuit in Sepang, Bike Fest in Eagle Ranch, Port Dickson, "Sepetang Bersama MPK", "Bersama MPK di Tanjung Harapan", Wedding Performance in Ampang, MPK Band Competition Final and Hari Raya function for a corporate company at Holiday Villa, Subang Jaya.