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Long-Awaited Album Release From Yeow - "This Generation"

Homegrown maverick singer/songwriter, Yeow, shoots straight. His songwriting is direct, honest and sometimes pensive, but the overall effect is altogether bold, unreserved and extremely logical. His long-awaited second solo album, "This Generation" will sonically challenge you.

Yeow's music career spans 20 years - from his debut album with home-bred, prodigy rock-group Zircon Lounge at the tender age of 18, to his first solo release, "What I Require" almost 10 years later.

A heady mix of street pop laced with R&B, "What I Require" garnered extensive airplay in Singapore when it was released in 1994. This solo effort had Yeow undertaking the songwriting, programming and even the music arrangements.

"The first album was an experiment. I was still finding my ground, pushing the boundaries and trying to prove what I could do and overcome what I couldn't do," says Yeow, 37. "This time, I've kept things simple.

"This Generation" offers much more, with much less. I've also welcomed great collaborations with fellow musicians and the result is something I hope will touch and inspire listeners. The songs are about life, experience and faith - because we all seek to be loved and understood."

Also, I cut out all the clutter of too much instrumentation. The motto for this album is, if its not necessary, leave it out."

"This Generation" is an amalgamation of unique songs built with surreal sounds, distinctive grooves and ambient vibes. Breezing steadily through this is Yeow's voice, which has retained its deep distinctive drawl, yet readily transforms into a languid, soul-stirring whisper.

"This album not only challenges my abilities as a songwriter, but also as a singer. My voice and style has evolved in the last few years," reveals Yeow.

The title track of the same name is a slow, thrusting rock anthem, with a heavy groove. "This Generation" is a social commentary on society, stereotypes, and realisation.

"If you listen to the words, its about restlessness, ambition and lack of willpower to overcome. It tells of a decadent generation. I'm no judge, just the witness.....," says Yeow.

The more brooding songs like "Same Old Sky and "Run" question love, embrace solitude and provides ideas about the comforts of honesty.

The glacial grooves of "Impossible" talk about turning what is impossible to reality. "Hole In My Heart" address the uncertainties of the future and the feelings of loneliness.

The minimalist "Awakening" is an insight into Yeow's creative and personal aspirations.

Discography
1983 Zircon Lounge Debut Album
1984 Class Acts 1 Compilation
1986 Class Acts 2 Compilation
1990 Vida Loca Debut EP "3 Songs"
1993 Best of Asia Bagus "Alamak"
1994 Debut Solo Album "What I Require"
1997 12 Storeys Soundtrack
2003 2nd Solo Album "This Generation"

Biodata
1983 - Lead Guitarist with Zircon Lounge, featuring lead vocalist Chris Ho. Launch of "Regal Vigor" debut album.
1984 - Recorded first MTV for TCS.
1985 to 1986 - Zircon Lounge joins other local heavyweight bands like Heritage and Tokyo Square on the popular compilation album, "Class Acts 1" and "Class Acts 2"
1988 - Zircon Lounge perform 'live' shows, TV programmes, and become resident band at "Rainbow" for two weeks.
1989 - Went solo, by covering the song "Deeper" which was on Dick Lee's "Connections" album.
1990 - Duet with songbird, Jane Li, on her album. Appearances on national TV shows.
1990 - Heads to New York to pursue a BFA in Commercial Design from Parsons School of Art. Fronts an underground band, Vida Loca, and launches an EP, "3 songs".
1993 - Returns to Singapore to start his own graphic design company, Design Studio. Wrote tracks for Najip Ali's eclectic "Best of Asia Bagus" album. Also tracks for Najib's other album's "Onnique."
1994 - Launches first solo album, "What I Require" which earns rave reviews and numerous TV appearances and radio play.
1997 - First successful foray into movie soundtracks for Eric Khoo's "12 Storeys" film.
Present - Launch of "This Generation" and hopes to earn more rave reviews.
Near Future - Watch this space for the revival of Zircon Lounge with X'Ho ...

Yeow's Fact Sheet
Fact 1
"This Generation" is Yeow's second solo album that has taken him 6 years to complete.
Fact 2
Yeow writes, sings plays and performs his own songs. Yeow's been making music since he was 18.
Fact 3
Yeow was the lead guitarist in Zircon Lounge with Chris Ho. Singapore's First New wave Band.
Fact 4
In 1984, Yeow recorded TCS' first MTV for Zircon Lounge.
Fact 5
Goes solo in 1989, covering the song "Deeper", from Dick Lee's "Connections" album. The Song "Deeper" was written by Yeow and Chris Ho.
Fact 6
Duets with chinese songbird Jane Li on her album and appears on several national TV programmes.
Fact 7
While in New York, Yeow fronts an underground band, Vida Loca, and launches an EP titled "3 Songs". Playing at famous clubs like Knitting factory, CBGB's and Limelight.
Fact 8
Wrote music for local musicians like Najip Ali ("Best of Asia Bagus" and "Onnique"). Also soundtracks for Eric Khoo ("12 Storeys" the movie).
Fact 9
After pursuing a BFA in Commercial Design from Parsons School of Arts in New York, Yeow started his own graphic design company, Design Studio in Singapore.
Fact 10
Yeow is also now part of a creative network called Chemistry, which unites skilled professionals in the areas of graphic design, music, product design and web design.
Fact 11
Zircon Lounge with X'Ho will make a comeback In Nov 2003.