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SunRainEarthSunrainearth Music Cafe (International): Nikki Matsumoto & his Rock of AsiaRock of Asia is a folk/rock/fusion project orchestrated by Japanese born artist Nikki Matsumoto. It features traditional Japanese instruments such as Shakuhachi, Biwa, Sanshin and Violin etc. The ultimate Rock Alternative. This is an interesting interview to find out about Nikki's unique music journey and his Rock of Asia project. He will also be sharing anecdote about his peace activism and his unique experience in composing his original song, Ocean in 2011. Check out his music website: https://www.rockofasia.com--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a...2022-02-1138 min
SunRainEarthSunrainearth Music Cafe (International): Brian Jin's Music JourneyIn this episode, my guest is Brian Jin from USA, a singer-songwriter and guitarist who is very passionate about music and he knows how to speak Mandarin. I am so happy to have the rare opportunity to chat with Brian to find out more about his music journey and his latest release, The Last Good High. Click to listen to more of his songs: https://brianjin.bandcamp.com https://open.spotify.com/artist/5TSkZ5FTbjfKQpwNbkBolw?si=01vzHDXKSo285pkqQZxYFg https://open.spotify.com/artist/5TSkZ5FTbjfKQpwNbkBolw?si=wJ0vwFaNS0OcZB_-DZS4fg--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way t...2022-02-0333 min
SunRainEarthCNY Special: Marco MarcusIn this CNY Special, I have Singapore-based singer songwriter, Marco Marcus to be my guest to wish everyone a Happy Chinese New Year and to chat about his music video of his Chinese original song "可怜的生命“. Marco was discovered by Warner Music (WMG) online in 2014/2015. Marco Marcus is gifted with an incredible 4 octaves vocal range and his soulful and unique music style sets him apart from his other contemporaries. Drawing inspirations from the likes of Mariah Carey, Marco Marcus is known for his powerful vocal and emotional expression in his music. Join me to find out about his music journey. Marco’s social links...2022-02-0113 min
SunRainEarthCNY Special: 永垂不朽 (Last Forever) by Shirley Ho, Shannon Luke & ResionDear Listeners, Happy Chinese New Year! This is a special CNY podcast with 2 parts to share about our creative process of our latest single 永垂不朽 (Last Forever) and what this song means to us. I will also be sharing my experience in the making of the music video filmed by Lawson. 永垂不朽(Last Forever) is a song composed by Shirley Ho, Shannon Luke and Resion inspired by our appreciation for our history and culture. It is significantly expressed in the perspective of the artist and the art in a unique melodic dialogue. It reminds us about the significance of our history and traditional culture...2022-01-3126 min
SunRainEarthSG Pop Culture Ep. 12 : Altoduo's Music JourneyAltoduo is a Singapore-based band known for their instrumental fusion combining elements of mathrock, new-age and progressive. Singaporean math-rock duo Altoduo comprises Winifred Tan, who helms the drumset, and John Paul Kwan, the brains behind the driving basslines. Enjoy our chat about their music journey as well as their exciting new release of their debut album What Nobody Asked For on the 17th of December via Australian-Southeast Asian independent music label Dark Escapes Music. Check out Altoduo’s music website: https://linktr.ee/altoduosg--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app...2022-01-2721 min
SunRainEarthSG Pop Culture Ep 11: Elson and his band, RevoirElson is a local singer-songwriter and guitarist who loves rock music. I am delighted to have him in my podcast to share about his music story and how he became a band member of Revoir. Find out about his band, Revoir and the inspirations for Revoir's music in this episode. Revoir is a Singapore based originals band that vows to revive the nostalgia of the 90s and 2000s, while injecting it's own unique styles for the future. ReVoiR is the mesmerizing and unfathomable Alekza on lead vocals, flanked with the guitars of Jon and Yukimura, grounded by the tones of Ir...2022-01-2026 min
SunRainEarthSG Pop Culture Ep 10: Tok Yathraa's MusicSingapore based musician, Tok Yathraa has received positive reviews from locals and across the country for his debut album entitled, Chapter: Pocong. Three Singles and an EP entitled, Chapter: Kuntilanak. The inspiration for his music is very unusual. He is a one-man band who focus more on true to life experiences of encountering ghosts. He plays the piano from the age of 6 and then moving to guitars and singing at 10. His love for horror books and ghostly encounters had made a huge impact on his music. He fronted, Demonification (2000-2020), a Black/Thrash Metal band, who played at Thailand, Indonesia a...2022-01-1328 min
SunRainEarthSG Pop Culture Ep9: Violet Fanfare's Music JourneyJoseph a.k.a Violet Fanfare has a new release "The Boatman's Tale" which is intriguing and experimental. His unique er hu sound in the song has caught my attention. Out of curiosity, I invited him to be my guest to share about his music journey and the inspiration for his new song. Find out about his unique creative process and how he could create er hu sound using his voice. Do check out his music in all major music platforms.His spotify link:https://open.spotify.com/artist/3DJg3tnczIdCx4AFh6kMbz --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The e...2022-01-0635 min
SunRainEarthSunrainearth Music Cafe (International): Interview with Heerraa & Autumn HeleneLet's welcome my overseas guests, Heerraa and Autumn Helene Music in this friendly chat about their music collaboration on their new song, "Morning Light". Heerraa is a talented singer-songwriter and performer from Malaysia who has just received the "Entertainer of the Year" Award from Rampage Music Awards (USA) and "Female Single of the Year" from ISSA Awards (USA) for her song "Feel Alive". Autumn Helene is a 14 year old soulful singer-songwriter and music producer from Pacific Northwest USA. Autumn won 2021 USA Young Adult Artist of the Year (Bronze Award) in the International Singer Songwriters Association Awards, was voted as a fin...2021-12-3024 min
SunRainEarthSG Pop Culture Ep. 8: Thomas' Music JourneyThis is my longest podcast episode with my special guest, Thomas Wu who has been a a good friend of mine. Find out about the music trends in Singapore through Thomas's story and his memories of live performances, busking and singing competitions. There will be a special Christmas gift for everyone with our live remix 2021 version of our original song, hoping to bring some Christmas cheers and New Year joy to all of you. "Thank you for being there" is composed by us in 2019 about showing appreciation to friends and family. Do listen till the end to enjoy this special l...2021-12-2351 min
SunRainEarthSG Pop Culture Ep 7 : Lynn & Elsa from "We Are Music""We are Music" (WAM) is a vibrant and diverse music community that provides a fantastic platform for many musicians to share their music. I fondly remembered the Mid-Week Originals interview that I had with Elsa in 2020. In a way, my podcast initiative is inspired by WAM hoping to give back to the music community who have been very supportive. Curious about the origins of "We are Music”? Find out first hand from this exclusive interview with the the founder of "We are Music", Lynn and her buddy and friendly assistant, Elsa Faith. They will also be sharing their own music jou...2021-12-1634 min
SunRainEarthSG Pop Culture Ep6 : Conversations with YanYan is a Singaporean singer-songwriter, a TikTok Creator (pootpootyan) and a Mental Health advocate. Believe it or not I first knew her in 2012. We had an enjoyable conversation in this episode. It feels like chatting with an old friend, a cherished moment which I will not forget. Find out about Yan's favourite original song, and her perspective about Singapore music as a young musician as well as her upcoming new EP, Transition. She will also be sharing some useful tips on how she promotes her music. Listen to Yan’s music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6TKGfGsdJUjkGvCoNkZmPT?si=txl23C-URn2z_EF...2021-12-0923 min
SunRainEarthSG Pop Culture Ep 5: Chris Larson from CopetoA special interview with Chris Larson, one of the core band member from Copeto to share with us his music journey and how it's like being in his band. Find out all from this special interview. There will be special treats with snippets of their new songs "Legacy Dance", "E.L.S" and "Charm" being featured in this episode. Please enjoy:) Listen to their full song in Copeto's music link: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2z5gWlhzChPEio1K0TwBI2?si=HDlqvrF9SHe4Gv-h6RQQ9Ahttps://instagram.com/copeto_official?utm_medium=copy_link--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The ea...2021-12-0220 min
SunRainEarthHo Ho Ying The Path I Pursue (Special Interview In Chinese)This is a special interview with my Dad to introduce his latest publication, Ho Ho Ying: The Path I Pursue” （何和应：我追遂的路). In this interview he will be sharing about his favourite artworks featured in his recent art exhibition Ho Ho Ying: The Path I Pursue in 2021 at Jendela (Visual Arts Space). My father, Ho Ho Ying, (Chinese: 何和应) is a pioneer Singapore modern art artist (co-founder of Singapore Modern Art Society) who is renowned for his visionary and avant-garde approach to art. In 2012, he received the Cultural Medallion Award for his contribution to the Singapore arts scene. For over 60 years, Ho Ho Ying has been painting passionately, expressing...2021-11-2715 min
SunRainEarthSG Pop Culture Ep 4: Interview with Kensuke Kawashima about “Diversity and Border”In this episode, we have a special guest, Kensuke Kawashima who is a Japanese guitarist, songwriter and composer who is based in Singapore. He has just released his debut album “Diversity and Border”. He will be sharing his music influence and the inspirations for his album as well as his interesting music experience composing songs for Japanese Association Singapore in the Chingay Parade. Grab your cup of coffee, tea or water and relax with me in this interview. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice...2021-11-2518 min
SunRainEarthSG Pop Culture Ep3: Takashi ObanaSG Pop Culture Ep.3: My next special guest is Takashi Obana, a Japanese singer-songwriter who is based in Singapore. He sings rock and roll with so much emotion and soul. I remembered his live performance during an Open Mic session at Bones & Barrels back in 2019, playing his original song, Seventeenth Basement Floor which left a deep impression. Find out about his music journey and the difference between pursuing music in Japan and in Singapore in this special interview.Check out his music here in the following links:https://open.spotify.com/album/5MhNihRBNLpQ2zPxTQAHER?si=J...2021-11-1827 min
SunRainEarthSG Pop Culture Ep2: Special Interview with Fauzi from Izzy RocksIn this new episode, my special guest is Fauzi, the band leader from Izzy Rocks. Izzy Rocks is an Alternative Rock band from sunny Singapore. With the sound of grunge and brit-rock at heart, Izzy Rocks is consist of Izzy (Bass & Vocals), Yan Antonio (Guitars) and Den Shah (Drums). The 3 piece act was formed after the release of Metamorphosis on 2017 where founder Izzy did a solo out of Izzy Rocks. It later evolved to become a band back in December 2017 with Yan Antonio and then drummer Su Her Wan. Deen Shah came in on September 2018 as a replacement for...2021-11-1120 min
SunRainEarthS Pop Culture Ep1: Wady & His GuitarThis is Sunrainearth's new podcast series: S Pop Culture to promote local Singapore music. My first guest is Wady & His Guitar who is a talented singer-songwriter, composer and producer who writes songs for international artists like Kelly Moncado. Find out about his music journey and the inspirations behind his new songs, "If you're not here with me" and "Open Your Heart" in this episode. Here are the links to Wady's music:Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/track/70ddAKaQLmGzpqa5iTCHwN?si=klrwcZUXRxiZ8oDTnQn5zAYoutube: Wady & His guitarhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qicovSGaBugSend in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sunrainearth/mes...2021-11-0421 min
SunRainEarthThe Giving TreeToday's episode, I will be reading you a children story book that got me to reflect upon what is really the giving tree and what it symbolises. Hear this story and find out about it. Let me know what is your interpretations by leaving it in my message. It's time to give back to the forest and the trees that have been so giving since the beginning. It is the least that we can do to stop deforestation...This book is also the inspiration behind my song, “The Giving Tree” composed in Dec 2021. If you like to support my campaign to su...2021-09-0408 min
SunRainEarthWe will surviveDear friends, so happy to announce the release of my new song, “We will survive”. It’s now one of my favourite original songs. Find out the inspiration and meaning of my new song, We will survive. You will also get to hear my live acoustic version of “We will survive” in 2020 during WAM Mid-Week Originals when I first finished writing my song. It was titled “Together we will survive”. Please enjoy! If you are interested to support my music, kindly email me at sunrainearthsre@gmail.com to get a digital copy of my music directly from the artist! There will be a compl...2021-08-2008 min
SunRainEarthClimate ChangeHi all, in this episode, as part of my environmental advocacy efforts to raise awareness about climate change. I will be sharing with you what we can do to mitigate the impact of climate change. You will find it useful to start your eco-friendly habits. Do listen till the end to listen to my acoustic version of my song, Bear with me 2021. Bear with me is a song I wrote in 2019 about the impact of climate change before Covid-19 after 5 years of environmental advocacy. If you are feeling a sense of loss and pain due to climate change impact, I...2021-07-2514 min
SunRainEarthDo you miss karaoke singing?Do you miss karaoke singing with friends? Because of social distancing there are a lot restrictions in our lives right now and karaoke singing is not the same without the company of your friends. In this episode, I share with you 2 songs that I have enjoyed singing. I think I did it sincerely and with much glee. As we reminisce in our past, I would like to share with you my karaoke singing back in 2017 and then the same songs I sang in 2021. What are the difference in my singing over the past 4 years? Which do you prefer? Leave yo...2021-06-1615 min
SunRainEarthImagine in ParisImagine in Paris is a lyrical travel to transport us away from the mundane and to the place of our heart’s desire. Let us cast aside our routine weariness and magically fly to a city of imagination, hope and dream. Let “Imagine in Paris” be that song. Find out about the inspiration to my song , Imagine in Paris and join me in my flight to Paris in my imagination. Pre-save my first LoFi original song or pm for a special edition copy to hear it now.Release date: 11 June 2021https://distrokid.com/hyperfo...2021-06-0310 min
SunRainEarthMy Busking ExperienceIn this episode it's a flashback to the precious moments of busking days (pre-Covid-19 times) when I could enjoy the freedom and joy in sharing my acoustic versions of my original songs and cover songs to a wider audience. Busking in a way to help me to challenge myself to improve my live performance and build my confidence in guitar playing. As I reminisce the precious moments of busking days (pre-Covid-19 times) when I could enjoy the freedom and joy to play music in public and sharing my acoustic versions of my original songs and cover songs to reach...2021-04-0718 min
SunRainEarthIllusionIn this episode, you will get to hear my exclusive online live stream on instagram to promote my new release, illusion and sharing the story behind the making of my new release illusion in July 2021! Illusion is a song about social media in which I composed a year ago during the stay home period. I included my special acoustic demo version that captures the mood last year. Let me know what you think of it! If you are interested to get a copy of my illusion CD (includes a complimentary online song-writing workshop) do email me sunrainearthsre@gmail.com f...2021-04-0713 min
SunRainEarthThank you for being thereHow did my Christmas & Happy New Year song, "Thank you for being there" came about? Hear my 2020 acoustic version of the song here and fidn out about the story behind and the creative process of the song. Wish all my listeners a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year may you have a joyful holidays ahead! Follow my instagram sunrainearth for more of my music updates.https://www.giving.sg/campaigns/musicinspiredbynaturehttps://shirleyho.bandcamp.com/musichttps://anchor.fm/sunrainearth/messageTo support: https://paypal.me/sunrainearth--- This...2020-12-1809 min
SunRainEarth80s Classic songsOne of my guitar practices at home to bring some Christmas mood with my favourite Christmas songs like Last Christmas. Other songs include: "Sometimes When We Touch" and "It might be you". I am an amateur guitarist but I am still trying. "Never stop trying, it will only get better!" https://www.giving.sg/campaigns/musicinspiredbynaturehttps://shirleyho.bandcamp.com/musichttps://anchor.fm/sunrainearth/messageTo support: https://paypal.me/sunrainearth--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Se...2020-12-0811 min
SunRainEarthMusic, My JoyThis episode I am sharing how I find joy in music. Listen to my covers for some popular songs that I like which I have just learnt playing please enjoy them. They are recorded in one take so apologies for any flaws or imperfection. Have a great day ahead! Thank you for listening. Do check out my original songs in my social media links: Spotify :https://open.spotify.com/artist/7xSooJrmN6ykTpgTkqymub?si=HbwZb8mrRpiVUAxZ7hH6uAYoutube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXHc4OmRLfUdiv0zj0F2ngQhttps://y...2020-11-2813 min
SunRainEarthWest Coast- I Miss TravellingDo you miss travelling? West Coast is the song that reminds me of my overseas trip to LA which I composed in West Coast Singapore It is my song as a tribute to the beautiful ocean. Find out the interesting story behind the inspiration and my creative process in composing my original song, West Coast in the most unexpected way in this episode. https://www.giving.sg/campaigns/musicinspiredbynaturehttps://shirleyho.bandcamp.com/musichttps://anchor.fm/sunrainearth/messageTo support: https://paypal.me/sunrainearth--- This episode is sponsored by...2020-11-1211 min
SunRainEarthI Miss Live Music!Don't you miss live music? Sharing my street performance last year and how much I miss those fun times. In this episode I did it without any preparation, it is rather impromptu but nevertheless hope you still like it. Well, life is always unrehearsed and there is no perfection in this world. As long as I have fun yeah! Let me know what songs you like so I can cover it in the next episode.https://www.giving.sg/campaigns/musicinspiredbynaturehttps://shirleyho.bandcamp.com/musichttps://anchor.fm/sunrainearth/message--- Th...2020-11-0615 min
SunRainEarthBear With MeMusic with a purpose! In this second episode, I hope to raise awareness about the impact climate change through my song “Bear with Me” and encourage everyone to do their part to protect our biodiversity. Bear with Me is the number 1 song in March 2020 in 973 FM “Blasts that Last” Singapore's best online radio. Join me and sing-along with my song. Follow sunrainearth instagram for updates on my music journey and also check out my songs in Spotify under Artist, Shirley Ho to support my efforts in environmental advocacy. Support my campaign: https://www.giving.sg/campaigns/musicinspiredbynatureGet my original songs from: http...2020-11-0113 min
SunRainEarthHappiness is with youLife is quite unexpected. Want to know how I composed my very first song inspired by nature? You will never feel the same way about nature after this episode! Come chill with me and listen to my first story of my original song, Happiness is with you. Do check out my songs in spotify and all music platforms under my name Shirley Ho. Do give me your comments so I can improve in my next episode;)https://shirleyho.bandcamp.com/musichttps://anchor.fm/sunrainearth/message--- This episode is sponsored...2020-10-2709 min