Faizal Tahir
Faizal Tahir | |
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Faizal Tahir with AJL trophies won in 2009 | |
Background information | |
Birth name | Ahmad Faizal bin Mohammad Tahir |
Born | October 26, 1978 |
Origin | Malaysia |
Genres | Rock |
Occupation(s) | Singer, composer, lyricist, producer |
Years active | 2004 – present |
Labels |
Monkey Bone Records (2006 - 2013) Warner Music (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. (2014 - present) |
Associated acts | Suki Low, Alif Satar, Audi Mok |
Faizal Tahir is a Malaysian Singer, who is the ex-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
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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
- 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
- Sampai Syurga (Acoustic Version)
- Gemuruh
- Mahakarya Cinta (Hidden track, Orchestra Version)
Adrenalin
Track list
- Adrenalin
- Superhero
- Selamat Malam
- Karma
- Hanyut
- Bencinta
- Muzik
- Hanyut (acoustic version)
- Semesta
Faizal Tahir
Track list
- Vortex
- Bintang
- Biar
- Selalu
- 7
- Halusinasi
- Permaisuri
- Buta
- Mati
- Antigraviti
2014 Singles
- Assalamualaikum
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.
He studied at UiTM Shah Alam, from 2000 to 2003, and graduated with a Diploma in Communication & Media Studies.
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
"Mahakarya Cinta" from the album The Best Of One In A Million Top 3
- Released: 2006
- Format: CD
- Label: Monkey Bone Records
- Writer: Audi Mok , Shah Shamshiri
Faizal Tahir
- Released: 31 March 2013
- Format: CD
- Label: Monkey Bone Records
- Writer: Faizal Tahir, Audi Mok, Omar K
- Producer: Ahmad Izham Omar, Faizal Tahir, Audi Mok , Omar K
- Tracks: 10
- Bonus tracks: Acoustic Hidden Tracks
- Singles: Buta, Antigraviti, Biar
Album Information | Tracklist |
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Khalifah Pertama(bersama Mirwana)
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Tracks in Total |
Aku.Muzik.Kamu
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14 Tracks in Total
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Adrenalin
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7 Tracks in Total
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Faizal Tahir
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10 Tracks in Total
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Career achievements and awards
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Anugerah Industri Muzik (Malaysia Music Industry Awards)
Anugerah Industri Muzik Malaysia (AIM) | |||||
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Year | Category | Nominated Work | Album / Material | Result | Lost To |
2008
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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
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Best Music Video | Sampai Syurga | Aku.Muzik.Kamu | Nominated | Butterfingers - 1000 Tahun |
2010
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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
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Best Music Video | Karma | Adrenalin | Nominated | Aizat Amdan - Susun Silang Kata |
Anugerah Juara Lagu
Anugerah Juara Lagu (AJL) | ||||||
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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
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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
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Anugerah Planet Muzik
Anugerah Planet Muzik | |||||
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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) | |||
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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 | |||
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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
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- All About Faizal (from One in a Million's official site)
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- Artiste Management: The 8 Unit
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