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" Optimistic,Creative,Dedicated Bass Player !! "
Hello,
As a self taught (mostly) musician, my musical journey starts way back in 1982.I studied classical guitar for 2 years.I started playing in various school events,session guitarist in a local pub,weddings etc.
I got offered to play bass in a band Exit Twilight in 1983.This is all the beginning & where I find that Bass is the instrument I'm going to play from then on.
All songs were written,recorded & produced my yours truly.Have a pleasant day
Why this name?
My real name is Aziz.Well..to be honest,it's taken from my elder son's name Arief in short.I took "A" out & let Rief be my Artist/Band.
Anyway,it's simple & easy to type.
Do you play live?
Aziz
Electric Bass guitar,vocals
Has been on the music scene since 1982. Started performing & sessions for cabarets & night clubs. By the late 80’s, he performed in Woodstock, California Jam,Subway & Top Ten with his band Ying Yang.On the early 90’s he joined Saviour led by the Kesslar sisters & Boy on guitars entertaining crowd at Caesar,Chameleon,Bibis Peranakan & Fire.
In 1993 he completes the first line up for Krueger with front liner John Molina rocking through Where Else Pub.1995 was memorable when his band Naked opened for Sheryl Crow at the Sentosa Amphitheatre.
His musical journey continues when he joined a 7 piece Canto Pop outfit in 1999 performing at Canto Disco with ex members from Typhoon,Fantasy & Krueger led by Singapore’s Getai’s queen Karen & Angie.His band played Cantonese,Mandarin,English,Hokkien ballads,rock,techno,dance etc…
Crozzroad
3 piece outfit trio covers different types of genres from the 70’s.Mostly in Rock & Roll,Blues,Raggae & Funk including selective recent hits.
Had performed in Bojangles,Riverside, Rhythm & Booze & 57 Chevy (both in Katong Village) & Anywhere Pub in Tanglin Shopping Center.
Also performed for numerous functions & gigs including outdoor gigs On the Waterfront Esplanade Singapore & Celviano School Of Rock 5th Anniversary.
Did jam sessions with Asia-Pacific region best singer-cum guitarists Paul Ponnudorai & the one & only Riki Hendrix himself
Currently the band is performing for Harry’s Singapore at 2 outlets Esplanade on Tuesday & Wednesday & Harbourfront on Thursday & Friday
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
Yes,it's faster to reach International listener.We can get hits easily & sell CDs using the technology.
Through the years,I made new international friends plus several collaboration online.
There's a song here "Abstract" as an example
Through the years,I made new international friends plus several collaboration online.
There's a song here "Abstract" as an example
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
Yes & Depends...
Band History:
Aziz
Electric Bass guitar,vocals
Has been on the music scene since 1982. Started performing & sessions for cabarets & night clubs. By the late 80’s, he performed in Woodstock, California Jam,Subway & Top Ten with his band Ying Yang.On the early 90’s he joined Saviour led by the Kesslar sisters & Boy on guitars entertaining crowd at Caesar,Chameleon,Bibis Peranakan & Fire.
In 1993 he completes the first line up for Krueger with front liner John Molina rocking through Where Else Pub.1995 was memorable when his band Naked opened for Sheryl Crow at the Sentosa Amphitheatre.
His musical journey continues when he joined a 7 piece Canto Pop outfit in 1999 performing at Canto Disco with ex members from Typhoon,Fantasy & Krueger led by Singapore’s Getai’s queen Karen & Angie.His band played Cantonese,Mandarin,English,Hokkien ballads,rock,techno,dance etc…
3 piece outfit trio covers different types of genres from the 70’s.Mostly in Rock & Roll,Blues,Raggae & Funk including selective recent hits.
Had performed in Bojangles,Riverside, Rhythm & Booze & 57 Chevy (both in Katong Village) & Anywhere Pub in Tanglin Shopping Center.
Also performed for numerous functions & gigs including outdoor gigs On the Waterfront Esplanade Singapore & Celviano School Of Rock 5th Anniversary.
Did jam sessions with one Asia-Pacific region best singer-cum guitarists Paul Ponnudorai & the one & only Riki Hendrix himself
Currently the band is performing for Harry’s Singapore at Esplanade on Wednesday,Thursday & Friday
Electric Bass guitar,vocals
Has been on the music scene since 1982. Started performing & sessions for cabarets & night clubs. By the late 80’s, he performed in Woodstock, California Jam,Subway & Top Ten with his band Ying Yang.On the early 90’s he joined Saviour led by the Kesslar sisters & Boy on guitars entertaining crowd at Caesar,Chameleon,Bibis Peranakan & Fire.
In 1993 he completes the first line up for Krueger with front liner John Molina rocking through Where Else Pub.1995 was memorable when his band Naked opened for Sheryl Crow at the Sentosa Amphitheatre.
His musical journey continues when he joined a 7 piece Canto Pop outfit in 1999 performing at Canto Disco with ex members from Typhoon,Fantasy & Krueger led by Singapore’s Getai’s queen Karen & Angie.His band played Cantonese,Mandarin,English,Hokkien ballads,rock,techno,dance etc…
3 piece outfit trio covers different types of genres from the 70’s.Mostly in Rock & Roll,Blues,Raggae & Funk including selective recent hits.
Had performed in Bojangles,Riverside, Rhythm & Booze & 57 Chevy (both in Katong Village) & Anywhere Pub in Tanglin Shopping Center.
Also performed for numerous functions & gigs including outdoor gigs On the Waterfront Esplanade Singapore & Celviano School Of Rock 5th Anniversary.
Did jam sessions with one Asia-Pacific region best singer-cum guitarists Paul Ponnudorai & the one & only Riki Hendrix himself
Currently the band is performing for Harry’s Singapore at Esplanade on Wednesday,Thursday & Friday
Your influences?
Too many to list but as a bass player I always admired Geddy Lee from Rush.
When I first heard Victor Wooten & Jaco Pastorius,they inspired me so much as to study more of this baby the Bass!!
Oh yes not forgetting the man himself Allan Holdsworth he's way way up there to describe!!
When I first heard Victor Wooten & Jaco Pastorius,they inspired me so much as to study more of this baby the Bass!!
Oh yes not forgetting the man himself Allan Holdsworth he's way way up there to describe!!
Favorite spot?
Hawaii is where I find that there's beauty just by looking at the beach & get ideas.
Live Concerts made me inspired to perform on stage like having my own
Live Concerts made me inspired to perform on stage like having my own
Equipment used:
T-Bass Trace Elliot 5 string (Special Edition 97)
Schecter Diamond Series 4 string
Bass Collection 5 string
Fender PJ Japan 4 String
Behringer Bass V-Amp Pro (Virtual Amplication)
Korg Multi Effects
DOD 512 Multi Reverb
Boss Pedals(Equilizer,Digital Delay,Compressor)
Schecter Diamond Series 4 string
Bass Collection 5 string
Fender PJ Japan 4 String
Behringer Bass V-Amp Pro (Virtual Amplication)
Korg Multi Effects
DOD 512 Multi Reverb
Boss Pedals(Equilizer,Digital Delay,Compressor)
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Anything else...?
Well,I hope anyone who listens to my music will appreciate & wants to hear more