Azmyl Yunor
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Azmyl Yunor is an independent English and Malay language singer-songwriter
, multi-instrumentalist
, academic and writer
from Malaysia. He is a journalist and filmmaker by training.
His works have ranged from folk-country singer-songwriter styles to experimental guitar improvisations to punk and indie-noise rock, solo and with various bands he has founded and recorded with. All of his solo recordings are released on his own Rapidear label (his earlier obscure cassette home recordings are out of print) and Troubadours. A former street musician, he is noted for his strong songwriting and lyrics, and laidback on-stage presence yet energetic live shows. He has also composed and collaborated for film, television, theatre, dance and spoken word/poetry productions.
With the release of the country folk-flavored Tenets EP (2005 / produced by Azmyl Yunor & Ron Khoo) in 2005 to general acclaim, he garnered wider attention of the press and established himself as one of the main movers of the burgeoning Malaysian singer-songwriter scene along with the likes of Meor Aziddin Yusof
, Pete Teo
, Shanon Shah
and Shelley Leong. He has also recorded and released lo-fi recordings under the name Thunder Coffee Club.
He was voted as one of KLue magazine's '20 Under 40 - Significant & Young Individuals or Collectives' along with the likes of Mawi
, Daphne Iking
, Tiara Jacquelina
, and Amir Muhammad
in 2006.
He released his latest bi-lingual album Warga (2010 / produced by Azmyl Yunor & Ariff Akhir) in 2010 and launched a self-funded tour to promote it. He is also currently recording a full-length LP with his touring band, the Sigarettes.
He is a co-founder and member of the Experimental Musicians and Artists Co-operative Malaysia and a co-founder of Troubadours Enterprise, organisers of the annual singer-songwriter festival KL Sing Song. He was also a guitarist for Damo Suzuki
's Network in Malaysia for a performance together in 2010.
He lectures media and cinema studies at Sunway University.
He also often performs as a duo with fellow singer-songwriter Shanon Shah
.
*cassette only releases
Singer-songwriter
Singer-songwriters are musicians who write, compose and sing their own musical material including lyrics and melodies. As opposed to contemporary popular music singers who write their own songs, the term singer-songwriter describes a distinct form of artistry, closely associated with the...
, multi-instrumentalist
Multi-instrumentalist
A multi-instrumentalist is a musician who plays a number of different instruments.The Bachelor of Music degree usually requires a second instrument to be learned , but people who double on another instrument are not usually seen as multi-instrumentalists.-Classical music:Music written for Symphony...
, academic and writer
Writer
A writer is a person who produces literature, such as novels, short stories, plays, screenplays, poetry, or other literary art. Skilled writers are able to use language to portray ideas and images....
from Malaysia. He is a journalist and filmmaker by training.
His works have ranged from folk-country singer-songwriter styles to experimental guitar improvisations to punk and indie-noise rock, solo and with various bands he has founded and recorded with. All of his solo recordings are released on his own Rapidear label (his earlier obscure cassette home recordings are out of print) and Troubadours. A former street musician, he is noted for his strong songwriting and lyrics, and laidback on-stage presence yet energetic live shows. He has also composed and collaborated for film, television, theatre, dance and spoken word/poetry productions.
With the release of the country folk-flavored Tenets EP (2005 / produced by Azmyl Yunor & Ron Khoo) in 2005 to general acclaim, he garnered wider attention of the press and established himself as one of the main movers of the burgeoning Malaysian singer-songwriter scene along with the likes of Meor Aziddin Yusof
Meor Aziddin Yusof
Meor Aziddin Yusof , popularly known as Meor, is an independent Malay language folk singer-songwriter from Malaysia. He has performed since 1984 and has had a major label recording release Pesta Jiwa before deciding to take the independent route and continued his craft as a busker in Kuala Lumpur,...
, Pete Teo
Pete Teo
Pete Teo , is a leading English language singer-songwriter in Malaysia. He is also an acclaimed film composer and music producer as well as a sought-after actor in what has become known as 'New Wave Malaysian Cinema'.-Biography:...
, Shanon Shah
Shanon Shah
Shanon Shah , is a singer-songwriter from Malaysia. He has released an album Dilanda Cinta on the InterGlobal Music Malaysia independent label...
and Shelley Leong. He has also recorded and released lo-fi recordings under the name Thunder Coffee Club.
He was voted as one of KLue magazine's '20 Under 40 - Significant & Young Individuals or Collectives' along with the likes of Mawi
Mawi
Asmawi Atan, better known as Mawi, is a Malaysian singer and winner of the Third Season of Malaysia's popular reality show, Akademi Fantasia...
, Daphne Iking
Daphne Iking
Dahlia Daphne Eleanor Mozes Iking is a Malaysian television personality, an emcee and an occasional actress. She is known for NTV7 program The Breakfast Show and TV3 reality game show Explorace.-Television and Other Ventures:...
, Tiara Jacquelina
Tiara Jacquelina
Tiara Jacquelina Eu Effendi is a Malaysian actress and film producer. She rose to fame in Puteri Gunung Ledang, the biggest budget movie in Malaysia to date, in which she played the lead role, and sang the theme song, "Asmaradana"...
, and Amir Muhammad
Amir Muhammad
Amir Muhammad may refer to:*Amir Muhammad , Malaysian film director and producer*Amir Muhammad, individual cleared of suspicion of involvement in the murder of the Notorious B.I.G.*Amer Mohammad Rashid, former Iraqi politician...
in 2006.
He released his latest bi-lingual album Warga (2010 / produced by Azmyl Yunor & Ariff Akhir) in 2010 and launched a self-funded tour to promote it. He is also currently recording a full-length LP with his touring band, the Sigarettes.
He is a co-founder and member of the Experimental Musicians and Artists Co-operative Malaysia and a co-founder of Troubadours Enterprise, organisers of the annual singer-songwriter festival KL Sing Song. He was also a guitarist for Damo Suzuki
Damo Suzuki
, universally known as Damo Suzuki , is a singer best known for his membership in the German krautrock group Can.-Biography:As a teenager, Suzuki spent the late 1960s wandering around Europe, often busking....
's Network in Malaysia for a performance together in 2010.
He lectures media and cinema studies at Sunway University.
He also often performs as a duo with fellow singer-songwriter Shanon Shah
Shanon Shah
Shanon Shah , is a singer-songwriter from Malaysia. He has released an album Dilanda Cinta on the InterGlobal Music Malaysia independent label...
.
Discography
- H.I.D.U.P.: Hari Ini Di Ukay Perdana (2010)
- Warga (2010)
- Tenets EP (2005)
- jikalauan EP (2004)
- ends (2003)*
- The Photocopy Album (2001)*
- PRE-DUSK GLIMMER (1999)*
- FOLK (1998)*
- Watever (1997)*
*cassette only releases
Filmography
- Tolong! Awek Aku Pontianak (2011. Dir: James Lee)- Cameo & Film Composer
- I Want To Remember (2011. Dir: Sherman Ong) - Film Composer
- Year Without A Summer (Berkelana) (2011. Dir: Tan Chui Mui) - Film Score/ Composer
- Rojak (2009. Dir: Suleiman Brothers) - Supporting Role
- Before We Fall in Love Again (2006. Dir: James Lee) - Film Composer
- The Flowers Beneath My Skin (2006. Dir: Kit Ong) - Film Score/ Composer
- Sehingga KL Ku Menyanyi (Until My KL Sings) (2006. Dir: Mien Lor) - Supporting Role
Appearances
- Radio Demokratika compilation - various artists (2011)
- Soal Kelentong Batu Cheng - Ladang Gempak (2006)
- Voices From Next Door compilation - various artists (2006)
- Mamak Conspiracy - Ben's Bitches (2006)
- It's Great To Have An EP... - Ciplak! (2006)
- Panic in the Peninsula compilation - various artists (2005)
- National Disservice - Ben's Bitches (2004)
- Punkrawkoholic vol. 1 compilation (as Thunder Coffee Club) - various artists (2003)
- Dialogue Amoreaux - Maharajah Commission (2003)
- The Experimental Musicians & Artists Co-op Malaysia SELECTED LIVE JAN-FEB 2003 (2003) - various artists (2003)
External links
- Official website
- MySpace Page
- [ Azmyl Yunor] Allmusic Guide entry
- "Songs of a nation" The Star
- Interview with Azmyl Yunor untyteld
- "Malaysia's Favourite Band-mate" Voize
- "Focus artist: Azmyl Yunor & the Sigarettes" JUICEOnline.com
- "Rocking good time" The Star
- "Folk music from Azmyl Yunor" The Star
- "Troubadour in Transit" Think Online
- "Rocking to stay true" StarMag
- "The Thinking Man" Kakiseni.com
- The Star review of Tenets EP
- Kakiseni review of Tenets EP
- Think.com review of Tenets EP
- More on sociology of Malaysian Black Metal Boing Boing entry