Dayang Nurfaizah has reinvented herself from an R&B-pop singer to a champion of traditional Malay music.
The Straits Times“I want to highlight the beauty of classic Malay songs and reintroduce it to the younger generations who may have not been exposed to these kinds of songs,” says Dayang, who released her self-titled debut album in 1999.
“Compared with modern Malay songs, classic Malay songs must be sung in a soft and gentle tone to depict the gentle temperament of the Malays. The lyrics were written poetically and figuratively to symbolise the modesty of the Malays. Even the subjects behind these songs are still relevant to this day.”were recorded the old-school way, with her singing live with a backing band. It left little room for error.
“It’s the same record-making process singers in the old days had to go through when making a phonograph record. I have a newfound respect for our music legends because I now know it’s a very challenging process.”The vocals and some instruments were recorded in Malaysia, and she and her musicians later travelled to Hungary to record the Budapest Scoring orchestra playing the traditional Malay songs.
“Both parties, my team and Budapest Scoring, benefitted from this cultural exchange and learnt something new from each other in this process.”album won three prizes at AIM, as it comprises covers and not originals. She does not intend to put out another sequel.project. Perhaps I will revisit this in the future if I have new ideas for another album.” – The Straits Times/Asia News Network
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