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Sunday, March 18, 2007
Behind the scene

Nobody will remember the founder or the person who starts the ball rolling. Usually what they remember is what they can see.

And the only reason Leaven can play any form of music is because of the songs Dawn and Clifford came up with. Their passion and efforts shown and given to the band can never be replaced.

If any of you remembered, the band went through a lot of trying and searching. A group of boys with no prior knowledge, and me trying to come up with some directions after going around and asking around. It moves, but slowly.

But lo and behold, God works in astonishing ways. The Clifford that we thought we would never see again, appeared at the Swee Lee shop that I didn't want to go. The boys had met him once before but they didn't do what I would do, which was to invite him back to help us with a purpose now. And I was so happy that he did come back and help out. Initially thinking he would just come for 1 or 2 practices, he even shown interests to be part of our entourage! Right now, we can really look forward to that music I dreamt about, and in the near future be the Catholic PW band the church talks about.

Now Dawn is someone who has so much talent and knowledge but not given any opportunity to express them out in Saint Stephen. And the problem with such talented Arty people is that they want to talk about music with people who understands music. None of us can really talk to her about music cos we do not know much about music. We can only pretend. So it was with exuberance that she agrees to come on board of Leaven to help out with the music selections and bounce her ideas with Clifford. Thus the partnership is complete, with the music arrangements and the sound of the various band instruments. Basically letting Dawn's knowledge and Clifford's experience fuse into one magical body, into a worthy performance.

The last person to complete the picture is Zac, he who is shy and quiet with little confidence cos he sees himself as a bass, was most reluctant to sing much less before a crowd. He had quietly practiced loudly in his room thinking that his efforts had gone unnoticed. But we noticed alright, his melodic "Keane-ish" voice had wowed us and wooed us. For someone who thought he couldn't sing, had brought shame to me who thought I can sing. Indeed, a much pleasant awakening.

Right now, the PW band is complete. The direction is in line with the vision, which is to become a proper PW band. Now I only hope this band never stop being a band, not a band that is forced to stay, but a band cum choir that plays for the church, bringing music into the traditional Catholic scene.

And I quote the lady "can you play like that for our mass? We need something like that for our youths!" Such sincere words cannot be faked, and I believe we have something there that we never noticed before.

Drum Demon was quoted "this band has so many hidden talents, it's been 2 long years since I enjoyed playing drums in church!"

Kazaa was quoted "did you hear that? That was the song I'm talking about!"

Music Director said "The music was good, the harmonising was good, the singing was good"

Do not give up the efforts now, we have everything, talented leaders, talented musicians and a wonderful jam room. All we need to do more is to give our intended audience an experience they want to talk about and look forward to.

Let your heart of worship sing of God's love forever, and may our music rise on eagle's wings as we walk by faith with our Majesty.

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