Viral tunes a challenge for 'traditional' composers — M. Nasir

taken from NST 7 November 2018
by Syahirah Mokhtazar

KUALA LUMPUR: Competing to drop the next viral hit song via social media seems to be the craze by newer singers and composers in recent times, to the extent that the more “traditional” composers are feeling the heat.

Renowned singer-composer Datuk M. Nasir said this posed a mighty challenge for “traditional” composers who take time in coming out with songs which are more complex in terms of lyrics and music.

“Viral songs are all the rave right now and the older generation of composers are feeling affected when their songs are not getting the attention that they should.

“For example, the viral tune Pen Pineapple Apple Pen (by Japanese entertainer Kazuhiko Kosaka) is so easily accepted by the masses, somewhat affecting composers who go through the more traditional way in releasing their works,” he said.

M. Nasir said this when asked to comment on the challenges music composers face in creating works that would be widely accepted by the society.

Addictive beats and catchy lyrics may seem to be the formula for a viral hit song, but not everyone would chase after this kind of music, he said.

“It could get a little disappointing that these songs get the masses’ attention. Where does it leave the rest who actually take their craft seriously? They want to be heard too,” he said.

On that same note, M. Nasir added that the more “traditional” composers should instead learn to embrace modern technology and jump in on the ever-changing music trends.

“We can’t just sit back and ignore these music trends which are happening around us. To be relevant, change is a must,” he said when met at a press conference on his upcoming concert with Datuk Jamal Abdillah at Istana Budaya recently.

Aptly called Konsert Duo Legenda, it will be held from Dec 20 till 23.

Tun Dr. Siti Hasmah bakal buat penampilan khas di konsert Duo Legenda

petikan Kosmo 1 November 2018
NOR AZURIN ALI

M. Nasir (kiri) dan Jamal Abdillah ketika hadir sidang akhbar Konsert Duo Legenda di Istana Budaya hari ini.

KUALA LUMPUR - Isteri Perdana Menteri, Tun Dr. Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali bakal membuat penampilan khas semasa Konsert Duo Legenda Datuk Jamal Abdillah dan Datuk M. Nasir yang dijadualkan berlangsung pada bulan Disember depan.

Berita gembira berkenaan dikongsi oleh Raja Pop Malaysia, Jamal Abdillah semasa sidang akhbar pengumuman konsert yang berlangsung di Istana Budaya bermula 20 hingga 23 Disember depan.


“Terdapat salah satu malam untuk VVIP iaitu pada 22 Disember nanti akan menampilkan Tun Dr. Siti Hasmah.

“Istimewanya Tun akan menggesek biola mengiringi nyanyian saya bersama Datuk M. Nasir untuk sebuah lagu,” katanya ketika sidang akbar konsert berkenaan sebentar tadi.

Tambah Jamal, segmen berkenaan sengaja diadakan bagi mengutip dana untuk disalurkan kepada golongan kurang bernasib baik seperti anak-anak yatim dan pusat jagaan orang tua.

“Kami akan menjemput mana-mana badan korporat untuk hadir menghulurkan bantuan, dalam masa sama mereka boleh berhibur.

“Saya juga terharu apabila Tun begitu teruja dan menerima pelawaan saya ini dengan hati terbuka. Malah, Tun Dr. Mahathir juga akan datang menonton konsert pada malam VVIP nanti,” katanya.

Selain tetamu VIP, penyanyi dari Australia, Cassidy Anderson juga akan dipanggil sebagai artis undangan untuk keempat-empat malam konsert berlangsung.

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