Sleeper's Tale LP (2011) Album History
2002, 'Moonlight SIlhouette' was almost released with Edel Records
2002, 'Peaches' Way' was semi-finalist in MOVA International Songwriting Competition, walked over for finals due to Calvin inability to perform at Alabama. 'Moonlight Silhouette' was runner up
2006, First Official Performance of songs were in NCSS Once Upon A Time Dinner and Dance
2007, Mark Watkins asked for the songs to be radio airplay in his Blast 1386 Music Show, but Calvin wasn't done producing the song
2008, 4 of the songs were radio airplay in New 93.8 FM with Eugene Loh as well as radio interview
July 2009 UTC Music like the songs and was trying to close a deal for it to be part of Singapore Airlines compilation CD, but they weren't able to close the deal
Dec 2009, Production was completed
July 2010, Guest performance of 2 songs, 'Sweet Dreams' and 'Ni Ai' at Kenny Hogan's Drum clinic in West Coast Plaza
Nov 2010, Official Performance of songs at AMG Jamfest 2010
August 2011, Self Released in CD Baby
Sept 2011, Official Performance of songs at AMG Jamfest 2011
Nov 2011, Official Performance of the songs at Hoods Bar & Cafe in World Music Genre style, with new band line up, Yat Hamzah, Oliver Doss and Minami Ono
2012, Plans are made for a World genre EP of 5 of the songs, the EP will be a 2-way strategy to promote itself as well promote Sleeper's Tale LP
** Doesn't include several small performances with some of the songs, do check out 'Performances' page for more details
Credits
Vocals: May Ong Shixian
Producer: Calvin Nam
Most of the instruments were recorded and performed by Calvin himself
Additional Musicians
Winson Gng
Percussionist for 'Peaches Way', 'Li'
Bridget Goh
Violinist for 'Peaches Way', 'Li', 'Netherland', 'Storm'
Kenny Hogan
Endorsed Canopus Drummer for 'Ni Ai'
Foo Yongren
Chinese lyricist for 'Ni Ai'
Moriya Toshiaki
Japanese lyricist for 'In The Rain'
Andy Tay
Some drum samples for 'Netherland'
Gerald Neo
Some drum samples for 'Netherland'
Ex-Band 'Arrowclaw'
Assisted in lyrics for '5000 Miles', 'Sideline'
Sound Crew
Calvin Nam
All Songs Mixed and Mastered by Calvin Nam at Parablue Studios
Special Thanks
Alvin Teo, Clifton See(Redlight Studios), Jag Koh(SwiftBlade), Elizabeth Flores, Jackson Fan, Eugene Loh(93.8FM), DJ Kamal, Martin Pullan (Edensound Mastering), Linda Lim, 'Genetic Habit', 'Arrowclaw' and to all our families for the support and patience throughout the years
Producer: Calvin Nam
Most of the instruments were recorded and performed by Calvin himself
Additional Musicians
Winson Gng
Percussionist for 'Peaches Way', 'Li'
Bridget Goh
Violinist for 'Peaches Way', 'Li', 'Netherland', 'Storm'
Kenny Hogan
Endorsed Canopus Drummer for 'Ni Ai'
Foo Yongren
Chinese lyricist for 'Ni Ai'
Moriya Toshiaki
Japanese lyricist for 'In The Rain'
Andy Tay
Some drum samples for 'Netherland'
Gerald Neo
Some drum samples for 'Netherland'
Ex-Band 'Arrowclaw'
Assisted in lyrics for '5000 Miles', 'Sideline'
Sound Crew
Calvin Nam
All Songs Mixed and Mastered by Calvin Nam at Parablue Studios
Special Thanks
Alvin Teo, Clifton See(Redlight Studios), Jag Koh(SwiftBlade), Elizabeth Flores, Jackson Fan, Eugene Loh(93.8FM), DJ Kamal, Martin Pullan (Edensound Mastering), Linda Lim, 'Genetic Habit', 'Arrowclaw' and to all our families for the support and patience throughout the years
Song Biographies
Moonlight Silhouette
Genre: New Age Electronica
Composed and written by Calvin Nam
Produced in Parablue Studios
Dedicated to Lam Oiee
History
- 2000 The song is composed by Calvin Nam, named as Sweet Dreams, under Calvin's yr 2000 batch of electronic songs
- 2001 The song was sent to Matt Knipe A&R of Shock Records, Matt liked the song
-2001 The song was shown to Chadrick Yeo of XM2, Australia, Chadrick had intentions to release the song, however, Calvin was leaving Australia
- 2002 August, the song was sent to Leonard T A&R of EQ Music, Lenoard liked the song
- 2002 The song was submitted to Edel Records, it was almost released, however, the branch in Singapore closed down
- 2002 November, the song was shown to Allan Emage Consultancy and Promotion, Allan like the song
- 2002 Became Runner Up, Mova Songwriting Competition, Alabama, USA, 2002, walked over for round to finals since Calvin was unable to fly to Alabama to perform
- 2005 New vocal melodies were written and May recorded her vocals, thus the original instrumental version is renamed as Moonlight Silhouette, while the vocal version retain the name Sweet Dreams- 2007 Mark Watkins asked for the song to be radio airplay in his Blast 1386 Music Show, but Calvin wasn't done producing the song
- 2009 July, UTC Music like the song and was trying to close a deal for it to be part of Singapore Airlines compilation CD, but they weren't able to close the deal
- 2009 Dec, Finished production (Parablue Studios)
Genre: New Age Electronica
Composed and written by Calvin Nam
Produced in Parablue Studios
Dedicated to Lam Oiee
History
- 2000 The song is composed by Calvin Nam, named as Sweet Dreams, under Calvin's yr 2000 batch of electronic songs
- 2001 The song was sent to Matt Knipe A&R of Shock Records, Matt liked the song
-2001 The song was shown to Chadrick Yeo of XM2, Australia, Chadrick had intentions to release the song, however, Calvin was leaving Australia
- 2002 August, the song was sent to Leonard T A&R of EQ Music, Lenoard liked the song
- 2002 The song was submitted to Edel Records, it was almost released, however, the branch in Singapore closed down
- 2002 November, the song was shown to Allan Emage Consultancy and Promotion, Allan like the song
- 2002 Became Runner Up, Mova Songwriting Competition, Alabama, USA, 2002, walked over for round to finals since Calvin was unable to fly to Alabama to perform
- 2005 New vocal melodies were written and May recorded her vocals, thus the original instrumental version is renamed as Moonlight Silhouette, while the vocal version retain the name Sweet Dreams- 2007 Mark Watkins asked for the song to be radio airplay in his Blast 1386 Music Show, but Calvin wasn't done producing the song
- 2009 July, UTC Music like the song and was trying to close a deal for it to be part of Singapore Airlines compilation CD, but they weren't able to close the deal
- 2009 Dec, Finished production (Parablue Studios)
2. Sleeper's Tale
Genre: Fusion Electronica
Composed and written by Calvin Nam
English Lyrics written by Calvin Nam
Chinese Lyrics by May Ong
Produced at Parablue Studios
Sypnosis
Composed and written by Calvin Nam
English Lyrics written by Calvin Nam
Chinese Lyrics by May Ong
Produced at Parablue Studios
Sypnosis
History
- 2000 Composed by Calvin Nam, originally named as Crystal, from Calvin's yr 2000 backyard of electronic songs
- 2005 Vocal melodies were added and May sang on the song, the song is renamed as Sleeper's Tale
- 2008 Chinese vocals were added into the song, giving it a slight oriental feel, the lyrics were written by May
- 2008 Radio airplay and interviewed in News 93.8 FM Singapore by Eugene Loh July 2008
- 2009 Dec, Finished production (Parablue Studios)
3. In The Rain
Genre: Bi-lingual New Age Electronic Dance
Composed and written by Calvin Nam
Chinese Lyrics written by May Ong
Japanese Lyrics by Moriya Toshiaki
Produced at Parablue Studios
Sypnosis
Composed and written by Calvin Nam
Chinese Lyrics written by May Ong
Japanese Lyrics by Moriya Toshiaki
Produced at Parablue Studios
Sypnosis
History
- 2000 Songs was composed by Calvin Nam, originally named Blue Sea, from Calvin's yr 2000 backyard of electronic songs
- 2003 Number #44 position in MP3.com.au New Age Charts October 2003
- 2005 New vocal melodies were introduced and sung by May, song was converted to bi-lingual, with chinese lyrics written by May, while english lyrics written by Calvin, the song is renamed as In The Rain
- 2007 Japanese lyrics were written by Moriya for the intro
- 2009 Dec, Finished production (Parablue Studios)
- 2011 Nov, the song is re-performed by the band at Hoods Bar and Cafe and made into a World version, the World version is due to be released in Peaches' Way EP for 2012
4. Ni Ai
Genre: Classic Chinese
Composed and written by Calvin Nam
词:符永任
Produced at Parablue Studios
Composed and written by Calvin Nam
词:符永任
Produced at Parablue Studios
History
- 2009 Song was written and composed by Calvin Nam, as the last song introduced in Sleeper's Tale LP
- 2009 Fu Yongren wrote the chinese lyrics for the song
- 2009 Kenny Hogan recorded drums for the song
- 2009 Dec, Finished production (Parablue Studios)
- 2011 Nov, the song is re-performed by the band at Hoods Bar and Cafe and made into a World version, the World version is due to be released in Peaches' Way EP for 2012
5. 5000 Miles
Genre: Electronic Dance
Composed and written by Calvin Nam
Lyrics written by Calvin Nam, assisted by Arrowclaw
Produced at Parablue Studios
Dedicated to Lam Oiee
Sypnosis
Composed and written by Calvin Nam
Lyrics written by Calvin Nam, assisted by Arrowclaw
Produced at Parablue Studios
Dedicated to Lam Oiee
Sypnosis
History
- 1999 The song is written by Calvin Nam, and was part of his ex-band 'Arrowclaw' repertoire of original songs, Calvin's yr 1999 backyard of rock songs, the song was performed a number of times by Arrowclaw
- 2001 The song was recorded by Arrowclaw at Revolver Studios
- 2005 New chorus was added, and May re-sung on the song, the song was converted to Dance genre
- 2008 Radio airplay and interviewed in News 93.8 FM Singapore by Eugene Loh July 2008
- 2009 Dec, Finished production (Parablue Studios)
6. Sweet Dreams
Genre: New Age Electronica
Composed and written by Calvin Nam
Produced at Parablue Studios
Lyrics written by Calvin Nam
Dedicated to Lam Oiee
One of the most popular songs of the album
Sypnosis
Composed and written by Calvin Nam
Produced at Parablue Studios
Lyrics written by Calvin Nam
Dedicated to Lam Oiee
One of the most popular songs of the album
Sypnosis
History
-2000 The song is composed by Calvin Nam, named as Sweet Dreams, under Calvin's yr 2000 batch of electronic songs
- 2001 The song was sent to Matt Knipe A&R of Shock Records, Matt liked the song
-2001 The song was shown to Chadrick Yeo of XM2, Australia, Chadrick had intentions to release the song, however, Calvin was leaving Australia
- 2002 August, the song was sent to Leonard T A&R of EQ Music, Lenoard liked the song
- 2002 The song was submitted to Edel Records, it was almost released, however, the branch in Singapore closed down
- 2002 November, the song was shown to Allan Emage Consultancy and Promotion, Allan like the song
- 2002 Became Runner Up, Mova Songwriting Competition, Alabama, USA, 2002, walked over for round to finals since Calvin was unable to fly to Alabama to perform
- 2005 New vocal melodies were written and May recorded her vocals, thus the original instrumental version is renamed as Moonlight Silhouette, while the vocal version retain the name Sweet Dreams
- 2007 Mark Watkins asked for the song to be radio airplay in his Blast 1386 Music Show, but Calvin wasn't done producing the song
- 2008 Radio airplay and interviewed in News 93.8 FM Singapore by Eugene Loh July 2008
- 2009 Dec, Finished production (Parablue Studios)
- 2011 Radio aiplay in Reverbnation Internet Radio
- 2011 In a Facebook survey from fans, the song was voted the favorite song in Sleeper's Tale LP
- 2011 The song is re-jammed by the band and an acoustic version was derived with Evan on guitars, the Acoustic version is due for Astralnesia LP (2013)
7. Peaches Way
Genre: Oriental New Age Electronica
Composed and written by Calvin Nam in 1998, additions added in by May in 2005
Finished production in 2009 (Parablue Studios)
Lyrics written by Calvin Nam
One of the most popular songs of the album
Sypnosis
Composed and written by Calvin Nam in 1998, additions added in by May in 2005
Finished production in 2009 (Parablue Studios)
Lyrics written by Calvin Nam
One of the most popular songs of the album
Sypnosis
History
- 1998 Originally written as a rock song from Calvin's yr 1998 backyard of rock songs
- 2002 Revived as an instrumental electronic track
- 2002 Became Semi-Finalist, Mova Songwriting Competition, Alabama, USA, 2002, walked over for round to finals since Calvin was unable to fly to Alabama to perform
- 2003 Number #11 position in MP3.com.au New Age Charts October 2003
- 2005 New vocal melodies were added with lyrics - 2007 Mark Watkins asked for the song to be radio airplay in his Blast 1386 Music Show, but Calvin wasn't done producing the song
- 2008 Winson Gng recorded percussions to the song
- 2008 Radio airplay and interviewed in News 93.8 FM Singapore by Eugene Loh July 2008
- 2009 Dec, Finished production (Parablue Studios)
- 2010 An instrumental version is derived, possible to be recreated for future albums
- 2011 Nov, the song is re-performed by the band at Hoods Bar and Cafe and made into a World version, the World version is due to be released in Peaches' Way EP for 2012
8. Wind of Dreams
Genre: Chinese Electronic Rock
Composed and written by Calvin Nam
Lyrics written by May Ong
Produced at Parablue Studios
Composed and written by Calvin Nam
Lyrics written by May Ong
Produced at Parablue Studios
History
- 2007 Song was written and composed by Calvin Nam as one individual experimental fusion of Chinese Rock and Electronic styles
- 2009 Dec, Finished production (Parablue Studios)
- 2010 to 2011, the song has been performed in most of Shixian's original performances and well liked by audiences
- 2011 Nov, the song is re-performed by the band at Hoods Bar and Cafe and made into a World version, the World version is due to be released in Peaches' Way EP for 2012
9. Mystic Flames
Genre: New Age Trance
Composed by Calvin Nam
Produced at Parablue Studios
Sypnosis
Composed by Calvin Nam
Produced at Parablue Studios
Sypnosis
History
- 2002 The song was composed by Calvin Nam, originally named as Changing Faces
- 2009 Dec, Finished production (Parablue Studios)
10. Storm
Genre: Electronica
Composed and written by Calvin Nam
Lyrics written by Calvin Nam
Produced at Parablue Studios
Composed and written by Calvin Nam
Lyrics written by Calvin Nam
Produced at Parablue Studios
Sypnosis
History
- 2000, The song was composed and written as an instrumental by Calvin Nam, originally named as Yeah Yeah, Calvin's yr 2000 batch of electronic songs
- 2008 Bridget Goh recorded violins to the song
- 2008 Was submitted for radio airplay and interviewed in News 93.8 FM Singapore by Eugene Loh July 2008, but the time slot didn't allow it to be airplay
- 2009 Dec, Finished production (Parablue Studios)
- 2010 The song was ranked the most engaging song in Shixian's Reverbnation site
11. Netherland
Genre: Oriental New Age Trance
Composed and written by Calvin Nam and May Ong
English Lyrics written by Calvin Nam
Chinese Lyrics written by May Ong
Produced at Parablue Studios
Sypnosis
Composed and written by Calvin Nam and May Ong
English Lyrics written by Calvin Nam
Chinese Lyrics written by May Ong
Produced at Parablue Studios
Sypnosis
History
- 2000 The song was composed as an instrumental by Calvin Nam, originally named Dancer, Calvin's yr 2000 backyard of electronic songs
- 2002 The song was remixed as a House track
- 2005 Vocal melodies were introduced and May sung on it, with chinese lyrics written by her, the song is renamed as Netherland
- 2008 Bridget Goh recorded violins to the song
- 2009 Dec, Finished production (Parablue Studios)
- 2011 Nov, the song is re-performed by the band at Hoods Bar and Cafe and made into a World version, the World version is due to be released in Peaches' Way EP for 2012
12. Sideline
Genre: Garage
Composed and written by Calvin Nam
Lyrics written by Calvin Nam and May Ong, assisted by 'Arrowclaw'
Produced at Parablue Studios
Sypnosis
Composed and written by Calvin Nam
Lyrics written by Calvin Nam and May Ong, assisted by 'Arrowclaw'
Produced at Parablue Studios
Sypnosis
History
- 1999 The song was written and composed by Calvin Nam, it was part of the original repertoire of Calvin's Ex-band Arrowclaw, and was performed a few times in Australia, Calvin's yr 1999 batch of rock songs
- 2005 New chorus melody was written and May re-sung on it
- 2009 Dec, Finished production (Parablue Studios)
13. Li 力
Genre: Oriental World Electronica
Composed and written by Calvin Nam
Lyrics written by May Ong
Produced at Parablue Studios
Sypnosis
Composed and written by Calvin Nam
Lyrics written by May Ong
Produced at Parablue Studios
Sypnosis
History
- 2000 Songs was composed as an instrumental track by Calvin Nam, originally named as Victory, Calvin's yr 2000 backyard of electronic songs
- 2003 It was ranked Number #15 in MP3.com.au Ambient charts
- 2005 May's vocals were introduced and the song was renamed as 'Li'
- 2007 Bridget Goh recorded her violins into the song
- 2008 Winson Gng recorded percussions to the song
- 2009 Dec, Finished production (Parablue Studios)