Faizal Tahir

Faizal Tahir
Faizal Tahir with AJL trophies won
Background information
Birth name	Ahmad Faizal bin Mohammad Tahir
Born	(1978-10-26) October 26, 1978
Origin	Malaysia
Genres	Rock
Occupations	Singer, composer, lyricist
Years active	2004–present
Labels	Monkey Bone Records (2006-present)
Associated acts	Suki Low, Alif Satar, Audi Mok
Website	www.faizaltahir.com

Faizal Tahir is a Malaysian Singer, who is the current official Malaysian DC Brand Ambassador. He provoked the industry by ripping off his shirt during one of the live-telecast resulting being sternly warned by the authority and banned from performing in front of live audiences.

Biography

Faizal Tahir and Rossa performing during Anugerah Industri Muzik 16 at Dewan Merdeka, Putra World Trade Centre.

One in a Million

Throughout the competition, Faizal sang:

• Chariot – Gavin DeGraw (Top 20)
• I Don’t Wanna Be – Gavin DeGraw (Top 12)
• With A Little Help From My Friends – Joe Cocker (Top 10)
• Are You Gonna Be My Girl – Jet (Top 9)
• L.O.V.E.- Ashlee Simpson (Top 8)
• Warisan Wanita Terakhir – Teacher’s Pet (Top 7)
• Elevation - U2 (Top 6)
• Superstition - Stevie Wonder (Top 6)
• Kenangan Terindah - Samsons (Top 3)
• Mahakarya Cinta - Original composition (Grand Finale)
• Medley of We Will Rock You, L.O.V.E. and I Don't Wanna Be - Queen, Ashlee Simpson and Gavin DeGraw (Grand Finale)

At the beginning of the grand finale show, Marion Caunter and Awal Ashaari informed Faizal that he was eliminated, but he was given another chance to perform for the grand prize. His first original single, Mahakarya Cinta, a song composed by Audi Mok, made its debut in the Grand Finale of One in a Million. He finished as runner-up to Suki Low. Faizal released a single, Kasih Tercipta, as part of the soundtrack for the local film Waris Jari Hantu. He was also named as the sole Malaysian spokesperson for DC Superheroes clothing, as he was famously noted for wearing T-shirts with the Superman logo throughout One in a Million. He also recorded Gemuruh, the theme song for My Starz LG.

Aku.Muzik.Kamu

Faizal's first album, Aku.Muzik.Kamu, was released on 22 November 2007, featuring 13 tracks mostly written by himself alongside Audi Mok, Kuncidemak, Omar K, Aubrey Suwito, Tessh RS, and Ahmad Izham Omar, including the orchestral version of Mahakarya Cinta, and the first original single from the album, Batu & Golek (which is a literal translation of Rock n' Roll).

Track list

1. Invitation
2. Batu & Golek
3. Kerna Kamu
4. Aku Punya Kamu
5. Sempurna
6. Cuba
7. Sampai Syurga
8. La Da Di Dum
9. Mungkin Ku Tak Bisa
10. Mestikah Ada Yang Lain
11. Mahakarya Cinta
12. Sampai Syurga (Acoustic Version)
13. Gemuruh
14. Mahakarya Cinta (Hidden track, Orchestra Version)

Adrenalin

Track list

1. Adrenalin
2. Superhero
3. Selamat Malam
4. Karma
5. Hanyut
6. Bencinta
7. Muzik
8. Hanyut (acoustic version)
9. Semesta

Faizal Tahir

Track list

1. Vortex
2. Bintang
3. Biar
4. Selalu
5. 7
6. Halusinasi
7. Permaisuri
8. Buta
9. Mati
10. Antigraviti

Personal life

Faizal Tahir is the second child of seven. Faizal is a former member of nasyid group, Mirwana. He is a singer and a composer. He built a mini studio named Home Suite Studio, located at Ukay Perdana, Ampang.

One of his brothers, Anas Tahir, is a member of nasyid group, Firdaus, after leaving another nasyid group, Far East.

Controversy

On 13 January 2008 Faizal created controversy by removing his shirt to bare his chest and also his belt "live" on television during 8TV's fourth anniversary concert. 8TV's management took action by giving him strict warnings and requiring him to be involved in charity work for six months. In addition, two days after the incident 8TV held a press conference where Faizal apologized to all who were offended by the stunt.^[1] As a result, on 19 January, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) stated that it would ban him from appearing on television for three months, and also bar 8TV from airing live or tape-delayed entertainment programmes throughout the same period, effective 15 January.^[2]

Days after the end of the ban, the Mufti of Perlis, Dato' Dr. Asri Zainul Abidin, issued a grievance to TV3 against having Faizal perform at the Konsert Jom Heboh, which was held in the first weekend of May.^[3]

Discography

Album Information	Tracklist
Khalifah Pertama(bersama Mirwana) Release Date: 2004 Format: Cassette,CD Label: Universal Music	Tracks in Total
Aku.Muzik.Kamu Release Date: 22 November 2007 Format: CD Label: Monkey Bone Records	14 Tracks in Total  Invitation Batu & Golek Kerna Kamu Aku Punya Kamu Sempurna Cuba Sampai Syurga La Da Di Dum Mungkin Ku Tak Bisa Mestikah Ada Yang Lain Mahakarya Cinta (Orchestra Version) Sampai Syurga (Acoustic Version) Gemuruh Mahakarya Cinta
Adrenalin Release Date: 31 Januari 2010 Format: CD, Digital Download Label: Monkey Bone Records	7 Tracks in Total  Adrenalin Superhero Selamat Malam Karma Hanyut Bencinta Hanyut (Acoustic Version)
Career achievements and awards Faizal Tahir during Anugerah Juara Lagu 23 rehearsal. Anugerah Industri Muzik (Malaysia Music Industry Awards) Anugerah Industri Muzik Malaysia (AIM) Year Category Nominated Work Album / Material Result Lost To 2008 (AIM15) Best New Artist Faizal Tahir Won Best Vocal Performance in an Album (Male) Aku.Muzik.Kamu Won Best Engineered Album Nominated Liang - After 8 Best Rock Album Won Best Musical Arrangement In a Song (Non-Malay) La Da Di Dum Nominated Hafiz Hamidun - Last Breath Best Song Mahakarya Cinta Nominated Kaer Azami - Izinku Pergi Best Album Won 2009 (AIM16) Best Music Video Sampai Syurga Aku.Muzik.Kamu Nominated Butterfingers - 1000 Tahun 2010 (AIM17) Best Vocal Performance in a Song (Male) Bencinta Adrenalin Nominated Hazami - Survivor Best Rock Song Nominated Bunkface - Situasi Best Rock Album Won Best Album Won 2011 (AIM18) Best Music Video Karma Adrenalin Nominated Aizat Amdan - Susun Silang Kata Anugerah Juara Lagu Anugerah Juara Lagu (AJL) Year Song Album Composer Lyricist Category Result 2007 (AJL 22) Kasih Tercipta OST - Waris Jari Hantu Ajai Shuhaimi Baba Ballad Nominated Mahakarya Cinta Aku.Muzik.Kamu Audi Mok Mohd Shariza Shamsiri Nominated 2008 (AJL 23) Cuba Audi Mok Faizal Tahir Ballad Nominated Sampai Syurga Audi Mok Faizal Tahir Won Audi Mok Faizal Tahir Best Vocal Won Audi Mok Faizal Tahir Best Performance Won 2009 (AJL 24) Bencinta Adrenalin Audi Mok Faizal Tahir Open Won 3rd Place 2010 (AJL 25) Selamat Malam Audi Mok Faizal Tahir Open Nominated Hanyut Audi Mok Faizal Tahir Nominated Audi Mok Faizal Tahir Best Performance Won 2011 (AJL 26) Karma Audi Mok Faizal Tahir Open Won 3rd place Anugerah Planet Muzik Anugerah Planet Muzik Year Category Nominated work Album Result Lost To 2008 Best New Male Artist Aku.Muzik.Kamu Won Most Popular Male Artist Won 2009 Malaysia's Most Popular Artist Nominated Siti Nurhaliza Regional Most Popular Artist Nominated Siti Nurhaliza 2011 Best Male Artist Adrenalin Won Malaysia's Best Song Hanyut Adrenalin Nominated Hafiz - Awan Nano Regional Most Popular Artist Nominated Siti Nurhaliza Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian (ABPBH) Year Category Result 2008 Popular TV Host (Male) Nominated 2009 Popular Singer (Male) Nominated 2010 Popular Singer (Male) Won 2011 Popular Singer (Male) Nominated 2012 Popular Singer (Male) Nominated SHOUT! Awards SHOUT! Awards Year Category Result 2009 Hot Guy Award Won Stylo Award Nominated 2010 Rockstar Award Nominated Power Vocal Award Won Hot Guy Award Nominated Others One In A Million 1st Runner-Up ERA Awards Popular Rock Song chosen by the listeners (Mahakarya Cinta) EH! Style Awards Top Performing Celebrity Pertandingan Lagu 1Malaysia Kita Champion (Malaysia Satu) References ↑ (Malay) "Permohonan Maaf Terbuka Daripada Faizal Tahir". gua.com.my. 2008-01-06.  ↑ (Malay) "Siaran langsung 8TV, Faizal digantung 3 bulan". Utusan Malaysia. 2008-01-19.  ↑ "Mufti Perlis hantar surat bantahan 'Jom Heboh'". mSTAR Online. 30 April 2008. Retrieved 2008-05-11.  External links Wikimedia Commons has media related to Faizal Tahir. All About Faizal (from One in a Million's official site) Recording Label: Monkey Bone Artiste Management: The 8 Unit Rockensteiners: Official Fan Club Blog & Forum v t e One in a Million Performances Seasons 1 2 3 Presenters Awal Ashaari Marion Caunter Judges Paul Moss Syafinaz Selamat Winners Suki Low Sook Yee Norayu Damit Shah Indrawan Ismail Production team Executive Producer Sunil Kumar Directors Sunil Kumar Michael Christian Simon Musical Director Aubrey Suwito Performance Coach Michael Xavier Voon Vocal Coach Amri Zain Stylist Peter Lum Persondata Name Tahir, Faizal Alternative names Short description Malaysian singer Date of birth 26 October 1978 Place of birth Date of death Place of death