Category: News

News of some performances in Second Life in December and January – the first being this coming weekend. As I expected, SL is proving to be really addictive (and time consuming!) – as long as I use my time “there” constructively (i.e. playing gigs), I guess it’s OK. Though the temptation is always there just to go fiddle in SL.

Back in the real world, I saw a live performance of Kou Chou Ching together with Jui-Chuan Chang last weekend – their first joint performance. It was drizzly and cool night in Taichung and I guess the performers would have appreciated a larger crowd. Did get the impression though that there’s a real hip-hop scene here. I imagine it growing and Kou Chou Ching and Jui-Chuan rising to the top in it. They’re really nice guys and it would be great to see their boundless enthusiasm and passion for what they’re doing rewarded.

(image L to R: Feri Beckenbauer, snowman, MoShang Zhao, Chill Moksung)

I’ll be doing a live virtual performance in Second Life this coming weekend for Second Life Notes; read all about it here. I’ll basically be doing my current live set, so if you do SL, please come along…

It’s turned out to be a great week for reviews. This one from Indie-Music.com’s Jennifer Layton – quote:

“Chill Dynasty is a multi-layered, mystical, playful collection of pieces that are quietly stated yet astonishing in their complexity.”

Read the full review here. Thanks so much for giving Sonja a kind mention too, Jennifer. I’m smiling from ear to ear!

Christina Warner just wrote a really nice review of Chill Dynasty for fly.co.uk. Here’s an extract:

“This album is a daring pursuit for any compilation let alone any individual artist but luckily MoShang manages to explore mainly unchartered territory and has found something unique and fresh. With its layered beats over traditional oriental musical instruments and with a touch of electronica thrown in for good measure Chill Dynasty will be a true delight to any ‘Chinese Chillout’ fan.”

Read the full review here. Thanks Christina and Fly!

Mark and I decided to do the third installment of the All Noted Podcast (Out Of Africa) on South African music. Not much more one can do in an hour other than give a small sampling, and of course, I was more inclined to play music by friends. I’m by no means an expert on South African music, but I guess having been part of the scene for a while gives me some things to talk about. Mark really likes the mix of tracks I picked, but to be honest it was just luck of the draw with what was available. And of course it helps to have talented friends ;^)