I Am David Sparkle

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I am David Sparkle
Origin Singapore
Genre(s) Post-rock
Experimental rock
Progressive rock
Indie
Years active 2001 – present
Label(s) KittyWu Records
Website amp.channelv.com/iamdavidsparkle
www.myspace.com/iamdavidsparkle

I am David Sparkle is a band from Singapore and was formed in 2001 as an instrumental collective.

The band's name is a direct literal translation from the name of a famous Malaysian singing legend – M. Daud Kilau.

Contents

[edit] The Band

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.

[edit] Current members

  • Amran Khamis - Guitars / Effects / Keys
  • Johnny Mo - Guitars / Beats / Keys
  • Farizwan Fajari - Bass
  • Zahir Sanosi - Drums / Percussion

[edit] Past members

  • 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)

[edit] Discography

[edit] This Is The New

  • Released: November 2007
  • Recorded and produced Mr MUON (2006 - 2007)
  • Written, arranged & performed by: I am David Sparkle

[edit] Apocalypse of Your Heart EP

  • Released: November 2006
  • Recorded by: Leonard Soosay (2005)
  • Written, arranged & performed by: I am David Sparkle

[edit] Awards

[edit] Motorola SUPER-StyleMIX 2007

  • Best Alternative Act

[edit] 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’.

[edit] 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]