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I'd be very surprised if SG authorities will allow this to happen considering SBF is now officially escalating the matter. But as a Buddhist I'm personally neutral about this tbh.

The Youtube algorithm is annoying. Click on a few videos from the same broad ‘topic’, and suddenly your entire Youtube home page is filled with similar videos elbowing out all your usual ones. It then takes quite a while before your ‘normal’ recommendations start appearing again. So, the latest Youtube rabbit hole I’ve recently tumbled down into is a very particular and specific one - orchestral ‘club’ music. It’s basically music you’d associate with clubbing - usually EDM but not limited just that, but performed by orchestras instead of the typical DJ. The correct answer is always.. Darude Sandstorm I enjoy classical music, especially orchestral music, though I certainly don’t listen to it on a regular basis. But I do enjoy a good orchestral concert (the most recent Distant Worlds was glorious!). And yes, while I won’t say that I’m a massive fan of EDM or dance music in general, I think there is a part of me that finds that kind of music… familiar. After all, it’s music that I was regularly exposed to in my younger, partying days. It’s far from my go-to genre of music on a day-to-day basis, but it can be occasionally invigorating. I do enjoy it, time to time. What I find particular intriguing and interesting is the intersection of the two. On one hand, you have orchestral music, which is often thought of as very bourgeois, atas, high-culture, etc. It’s also exactly the kind of music that most people would associate with being quite high-brow, perhaps even a little stuffy – orchestral performances would stereotypically involve people in tuxedos and evening gowns sipping champagne. On the other hand, you have dance music. Nothing against it personally, but I think there’s definitely a perception among many people that its ‘clubbing’ music (and the perceived debauchery that can be associated with it), which can be construed as ‘less-classy’. Instead of tuxedos and champagne, it’s maybe more crop tops and tequila shots. You could certainly make the case that on a so-called ‘musical spectrum’, these two genres would exist on either far end of it (though I would not for a moment propose that any ‘spectrum’ would exist in a simple, linear form). You typically won’t expect fans of one to like the other. And it’s fascinating when seemingly opposing worlds collide. Part of why it is so intriguing to me is the basic assumption that they “could not”. How could these seemingly disparate things intersect, let alone flourish? And this doesn’t solely apply to music. In all instances, I am fascinated when people manage to make the “unworkable” work. Hamilton: A marvellous intersection between cutting political commentary, hip-hop beats and rap, and the musical theatre stage. Chess Boxing: People alternate between sophisticated strategy and punching each other in the face. Even TV: When a serious drama suddenly decides to do a whole episode as a musical. Beyond anything, you must admire the ambition that goes into these endeavours; daring to not just think outside the box, but break it, even. Such experimentation may not always yield success, but when they do, the results tend to be impressive. But back to classical EDM. Proof of concept that orchestral EDM is awesome: It's even now featured at what is arguably the biggest dance festival in the world I particularly like how many of these acts now perform at events/festival within the same lineup as ‘normal’ DJs, playing to the same party-loving crowds. I do think it speaks to the universality of music, and also underscores the fact that music, at its very core, is constructed using a pretty standard ingredients list. To be fully technical, it’s really just notes and frequencies, right? So, regardless whether it’s a trumpet, oboe, cello, or synth, these are all flavours developed using the same fundamental ingredients. And in the specific case of EDM, a lot of it tends to be constructed using digital versions of real instruments. In the case of these symphonic interpretations, you could even see it as the orchestra taking the tracks back to their original roots – played using instruments rather than a KORG MIDI pad. Look past the technical aspects, however, and I think the other aspect that I enjoy the most is the ability to bridge these two seemingly unbridgeable worlds. Just as you see the crowds lapping up EDM classics, so too are the musicians in the orchestra bopping their heads and playing with massive grin on their faces. And of course, the conductor absolutely having the time of her life (it’s a fun contrast against a more ‘typical’ depiction of a conductor, such as in the movie Tar). It’s fun precisely because it embraces the fact that its different and unusual. And yes, maybe it says something about me also that unusual things especially appeal to me. And even in a traditionally 'classy' place like Royal Albert Hall, this same cross-genre of music has gained traction Music, like many (arguably most) other things, exists across a wide-spanning spectrum, and people can often be too ready to pigeonhole themselves and each other some way or another. It is perhaps in these daring crossovers that we can all better appreciate the commonality of all the things we enjoy, and to embrace the fact that our lived experiences, while certainly different, don’t have to remain distinctly apart. Now, time to find a new Youtube rabbit hole. Drunk History might be next. ~ Desmond Images from Unsplash

Date : 2 Apr 05 Time : 2100hrs Venue: Double O (M.Sultan Rd) Time : 2100 (9pm) Nominal Roll So far 1 ) Genew 2 ) FireFighter with Girlfriend 3 ) Linus (After F1) 4 ) LingLing 5 ) Bleu 6 ) Yeoman & wife 7 ) Guyver 8 ) Looney (Will be late) 9 ) 10) 11) Any more kakis ?

CNA report : Singapore fast becoming Asia's clubbing hotspot By Alvina Soh | Posted: 10 June 2012 2144 hrs SINGAPORE: Singapore is fast becoming a clubbing hotspot of Asia, and this has led to a rising demand for new nightlife trends. Veterans said the industry has taken on a new lease of life, with a relaxation of guidelines and the onset of technology. Buzzing business hub by day, pulsating nightlife by night. Asia's clubbing hotspot sees partygoers revel the night away at nightclubs islandwide. Clubbing pioneers like CEO of St James Holdings, Dennis Foo, said the nightlife scene has come a long way from its humble roots. "I remember in the 80s, it was a handful at most of bar operators outside the hotels and there were very few people like us. And the real action was in the hotel lobby lounges." Co-Director of Filter and Mink, Phillip Poon, echoes this sentiment. "I remember not that long ago when clubs used to close at 3 o'clock in the morning and everyone was scrabbling for after-hour parties at peoples' houses." The pace picked up in the past decade as regulations were relaxed, to encourage a livelier and more vibrant scene. Phillip Poon said: "Licenses have been extended, the government has spent a lot more, relaxed on certain rules and regulations so it has become a lot more dynamic." Nightclubs are also shifting towards a more entertainment-oriented concept. Besides dancing, patrons also expect clubs to offer more variety, such as interactive contests and over-the-top themed nights. Zouk DJ, Adrian Wee, knows all about living up to the expectations. "People get excited about dancers, pyrotechnics, headliner DJs who are not just DJ-ing, they're entertaining. They get excited when the DJs takes off his shirt or climbs the console or dance really silly stuff." Adrian added that patrons are spoilt for choice, and it's no wonder they are demanding more. "They are like 'oh can I have this music and I want to listen to it now,' so that's what most DJs go through these days because they always get this kind of request and most of the time, I get a bit annoyed by the frequency of the request and how demanding these requests are. If we can accommodate, we'll do it. If we can't, then we have to fake or pretend to faint." Got meh !!!!!! This cannot, that cannot can become Asia HotSpot..... No way we can beat Thailand, Pattaya district night live ...

Hey guys, hope to get some help. I'm doing a project on whosgoing.com am looking for international established websites that have done something similar. anyone can help? basically any nightlife networking websites that are very well established. thanks!!!

Confirmed. OPS CCB.... not that CCB... Date : 2 Apr 05 Time : 2100hrs Venue: Double O (M.Sultan Rd) Nominal Roll For Chevy Clubbing Session 1 ) Genew 2 ) FireFighter ( with GF ? ) 3 ) Linus 4 ) LingLing 5 ) Bleu 6 ) Yeoman & wife 7 ) George 8 ) Guyver 9 ) dreamzguyz 10) 11) 12) Want to Go, But Cannot Go... 1 ) Ah_Veo (heart wana go, but body cannot go. wife dun let......sigh. ) 2 ) Yusliza (same as Ah_Veo lah... ) 3 )

Any kakis interested in clubbing together ?