I Am David Sparkle
I Am David Sparkle | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Singapore |
| Genres | Post-rock[1] Experimental rock Progressive rock Indie |
| Years active | 2001 – present |
| Labels | KittyWu Records |
| Website | amp.channelv.com/iamdavidsparkle |
I Am David Sparkle is a band from Singapore, formed in 2001 as an instrumental collective.[2]
The band's name is a direct literal translation from the name of a famous Malaysian singing legend – M. Daud Kilau.[3]
The band's debut EP, Apocalypse of Your Heart, was released "to considerable buzz" in November 2006.[4] They released their debut album This is the new in 2007,[5] the single "Nosferatu Makes Me Nervous" in 2009, and the album swords in 2010.[6]
The band were invited to perform at South by Southwest in 2009.[7]
Members
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
- Amran Khamis - Guitars / Effects / Keys
- Johnny Mo - Guitars / Beats / Keys
- Farizwan Fajari - Bass
- Zahir Sanosi - Drums / Percussion
- Adel Rashid - Guitars
- Past
- 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 Sparkle
Awards
- Best Alternative Act (Motorola SUPER-StyleMIX 2007)
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]
References
- ^ "I am David Sparkle". Archived from the original on 2009-02-14. Retrieved 2008-11-18.
- ^ Thomas, Sujin (29 July 2005). "Watch them Sparkle". The Straits Times. Singapore.
- ^ "I Am David Sparkle". Berita Harian. Singapore. 16 December 2010.
- ^ Liong, Amelynn (7 February 2007). "Lone rangers out for a ride". today. Singapore. Retrieved 10 March 2025.
- ^ "This Is The New". today. Singapore. 10 January 2008.
- ^ Matthews, Kevin (25 November 2010). "Fighting for the music". today. Singapore. Retrieved 10 March 2025.
- ^ Toh, Christopher (7 May 2009). "Rockin' all over the world". today. Singapore. Retrieved 10 March 2025.