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I Am David Sparkle

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I Am David Sparkle
OriginSingapore
GenresPost-rock[1]
Experimental rock
Progressive rock
Indie
Years active2001 – present
LabelsKittyWu Records
Websiteamp.channelv.com/iamdavidsparkle

I Am David Sparkle is a band from Singapore, formed in 2001 as an instrumental collective.

The band's name is a direct literal translation from the name of a famous Malaysian singing legend – M. Daud Kilau.

The band released their debut album This is the new in 2007, the single "Nosferatu Makes Me Nervous" in 2009, and the album swords in 2010.

Members

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Currently made up of members who have all served time in various acclaimed indie, punk and hardcore acts over the last 12 years in Singapore.

Current
  • Amran Khamis - Guitars / Effects / Keys
  • Johnny Mo - Guitars / Beats / Keys
  • Farizwan Fajari - Bass
  • Zahir Sanosi - Drums / Percussion
  • Adel Rashid - Guitars
Past
  • Prof. Edryan Hakim - Electric Wizard-ry (2001–2003)
  • Redzuan Hussein - Keys/Noise Effects (2002–2004)
  • Nick Chan - Guitars / Beats / Production (2007)
  • Yamani Ismail - Bass (2001–2007)

Discography

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This Is The New

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  • Released: November 2007
  • Recorded and produced Mr MUON (2006–2007)
  • Written, arranged & performed by: I Am David Sparkle

Apocalypse of Your Heart EP

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  • Released: November 2006
  • Recorded by: Leonard Soosay (2005)
  • Written, arranged & performed by: I Am David Sparkle

Awards

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  • Best Alternative Act (Motorola SUPER-StyleMIX 2007)

Performances

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I Am David Sparkle has played at various shows/festivals such as:

  • Global Gathering Malaysia, 27 Oct 2007
  • Good Vibrations Festival, 19 Feb 2007
  • KL Jam Asia, 11 Feb 2007
  • Off Beat @ Home Club, 26 Jan 2007
  • Bar None's 'Monday Sessions', 27 Nov 2006
  • BayBeats 2005
  • Others include ‘Tesseract’, ‘RNDM’ and ‘Death of the Vocalist’.

Reviews

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"The group creates slow-burning soundscapes reminiscent of Explosions in the Sky, Godspeed You Black Emperor and Mogwai's, but less dramatic... Layers upon layers of guitars create a textual mood that ranks with some of the best post-rock sounds out there." - IS Magazine, 26 Jan 2007 [Singapore]

"...haunting and utterly unforgettable." - TODAY, 17 Feb 2007 [Singapore]

References

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  1. ^ "I am David Sparkle". Archived from the original on 2009-02-14. Retrieved 2008-11-18.
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