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| Dancefloor action heats up in the city Posted: 02 Sep 2011 04:37 AM PDT A very busy week ahead for the start of the month with lots of music to enjoy. THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS TONIGHT ZOUK 113, Jalan Ampang, KL GLOBAL pres Verbal & Co. Verbal is one-half of the J-Urban group m-flo. He serves as the unit's rapper and main lyric writer, and also acts as a producer. Along with bandmate and close friend Takahashi Taku and former group member Lisa, Verbal formed m-flo in 1999. Outside of the m-flo umbrella, Verbal has collaborated with some of the biggest names in J-Pop, including Amuro Namie and Koda Kumi and he was one of the creators behind the Suite Chic project. In 2005, he was featured as one of the MCs of Teriyaki Boyz, alongside Wise, Nigo, Ilmari and Ryo-Z of Rip Slyme. He was also a part of The Rocket Scientists (along with Sphere of Influence). Verbal has also released two English-language singles under the alias L Universe. His other (rarely used) aliases are Vincent Galluo and Johnny Astro. ADMISSION: TICKET ENTRY (Zouk): RM35 / RM45 (inc 1 drink). RESERVATIONS*: Please call 03-2171 2075 (12pm-6pm) or 016-3323191 (after 6pm) or email rsvn@zoukclub.com.my *applicable to 21 yrs old and above. MILK 18, Jalan Liku, off Jalan Riong, Bangsar, KL This September, CHEMISTRY nights continues in Milk with louder anthems of Electronic Dance Music running seamlessly. So if EDM are sounds to your ears, this session is definitely the spot to see and to be seen. You can be sure to expect another extraordinary night! On deck duty for the night are: Miss Chanel, Miss SS and Khairul Azhar. ADMISSION: FREE entry for LADIES before midnight. TICKET ENTRY (with one drink) RM30. For reservations and bookings call +6012-309 7811 / +6017-374 1307. QUINTE @ MANOR 1st Flr, 62, Jalan Daraisamy (Asian Heritage Row), KL ALAM plays a four hour set @ QUINTE tonight. Regularly playing in both KL and Melbourne throughout the year anticipates challenges that builds his musical influences when delivering fresh, cutting-edge sounds and having full control when connecting with the audience. Cover charges apply. ARISTO & ROOF GARDEN @ ZOUK 113, Jalan Ampang, KL Tonight: Soiree with Stella Nutella. Tomorrow: Aristobeats with Terence C. Cover charges apply. CASBAH Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur, KLCC, Jalan Pinang, KL Head over for some quality deep house, tech house and house music featuring DJs Tigermoose aka DJ Grrrrrr, DJ Cassie-D and DJ K. Free entry. MARKET PLACE 4A,Lorong Yap Kwan Seng, KL The annual wild and wet party is back with the FOAM PARTY. Get out those swimming-trunks, bikinis and flip flops and party wild. Soak all your worries and stress in oodles of bubble fun. Cover charge: RM50 (with one drink). Reservations and information, call +603-2166 0750. TOMORROW SULTAN LOUNGE Mandarin Oriental, KLCC, Jalan Pinang, KL Sultan Lounge & OMP Entertainment presents an evening with Derrick Carter. Supported by Kuala Lumpur's finest house DJs: Shazan Z, Kamil Layali, Alam and special guest Ori Koro (DigitalSix Soundsystem, Indonesia). After a successful outing almost two years past, OMP have decided to bring back one of the pioneers of house music, the legendary DJ hailing from the 'Windy City' of Chicago — Derrick L. Carter — one of pinnacles of Chicago house music 90s wave. Though he doesn't spin much locally in the US anymore, when he does he attracts large crowds. Most of the time he works in Europe, where he's become a minor celebrity among dance-music aficionados. A night not to be missed. Admission (with two drinks): RM75 before midnight / RM100 after. Call +603-2179 8966 for information and reservations. BEDROOM KL 6th Floor, Pavilion, Jalan Bukit Bintang, KL US House DJ Parrish Wintersmith makes a return to our shores. For eight years (2001-2009), LA based Parrish Wintersmith was one half of the production/songwriting/remix/dj duo: 'Groove Junkies'. As a remixer, Parrish has contributed work to remixes for various artists including: Rihanna, Christine Aguilera, Pussycat Dolls, Janet Jackson, Deborah Cox Leela James, Frankie Knuckles and Ben Watt. As a global DJ, his travels have extended to multiple cities across five continents. The entire list is much too long to include here. However, Parrish has played extensively with gigs such as the world famous Pacha in Ibiza, Neighbourhood and Cherry Jam in London, Electric Daisy Festival, Detroit Electronic Music Festival as well as Trademark in Sydney, Australia. He's rocked the the DJ booth for Hennessy VSOP red carpet events in Seoul, Korea. Parrish is also focused on additional interest relative to the entertainment industry. He contributes a blog/column called, 'Music & Maneuvers' in both tillate, USA & electronicamagazine.com, UK. The future will see Parrish involved with quality music and projects that will hopefully continue to touch lives in a positive way. +603-2141 9620 for information. BARSONIC @ ZOUK 113, Jalan Ampang, KL OMFG presents Guru Guru and Mr Nasty, accompanied with the freshest house tunes. ADMISSION: TICKET ENTRY (Zouk & Barsonic): RM25 Ladies / RM35 Men (inc 1 drink) RESERVATIONS*: Please call +603-2171 2075 (12pm-6pm) or +6016-332 3191 (after 6pm) or email rsvn@zoukclub.com.my *applicable to 21 yrs old and above. WEDNESDAY VELVET @ ZOUK 113, Jalan Ampang, KL MAMBO JAMBO pres SECRET AGENT. Velvet Underground will take you back to the 80's, 90's and NOW with all your favorite party hits. Everyone's favorite midweek excuse to party just got bigger, better and crazier! Accept no substitute... this is The Original Mambo Jambo! EVERY WEDNESDAY! Free Entry for Ladies All Night* inclusive of 5 Complimentary Cocktails / House pouring spirits *Terms & Conditions apply ADMISSION: TICKET ENTRY (VELVET): RM30 Men (inc 1 drink) RESERVATIONS*: Please call +603-2171 2075 (12pm-6pm) or +6016-332 3191 (after 6pm) or email rsvn@zoukclub.com.my*applicable to 21 yrs old and above. Club Beat welcomes submissions from promoters and clubs regarding the latest clubbing events in the Klang Valley. All queries and information should be sent to Jason Cheah at jascion@gmail.com and Jacobus Raj at jacobus@thestar.com.my |
| Patience is the key to fasting Posted: 02 Sep 2011 04:37 AM PDT ALMOST every year, before the fasting period begins, I would sometimes be completely oblivious that puasa was just around the corner. This is because time goes by so quickly and before you know it, the holy month is here again. Plus, I also have friends, who like to remind my other fellow Muslim friends and I about our upcoming fasting duties when we are enjoying a Starbucks coffee, or eating roti canai and nasi lemak at the local mamak shop. When I was a child, I was never very enthusiastic about fasting. But now, as I am slightly older and experienced, I now view it as a great way to improve my patience and soft skills. Someone once told me that patience is the key to survival. If people do not approach things in a calm and collected manner, then catastrophe would occur almost on an hourly basis. Usually at the start of Ramadan, I would hear the whispers in the workplace corridors from some people commenting that puasa is tough and difficult, it is scientifically not good for one's health, and to these people the whole exercise was an impossible feat. Relatively fair comments as fasting is not something for everyone. But experience has taught me it does make you a better person. As this week is Hari Raya, I wish to share some of these experiences. When you are fasting your body feels a little weak and empty, and it is very easy to fall into the mood trap and accidently say something silly, out of frustration and you usually end up offending someone. If you want to have a good career, then this is the last thing you should do! Fasting is a reminder that you should not be saying nor be doing bad things. I also often think that if it was not for fasting, I would be susceptible to weight gain. It is very easy to indulge in good food five to six times a day, especially thanks to our makan-makan culture. But the fasting month reminds me to get out of the habit of snacking, eating at the correct times, and making sure I rehydrate with the proper amount of fluids in the evening. It sounds like a training regime, but that is exactly what fasting is — about sacrifice and discipline. Some of my Western friends who do not practice any form of cleansing are struggling with weight loss and high blood pressure. Maybe a bit of puasa would not hurt them as much as they think! Another way that fasting helps is by increasing your level of tolerance for "pain". Because your stomach is empty, you may feel queasy. It is not a feeling of hunger, but more of a cramp because the stomach has been empty for most of the day. When you have this feeling, it is very tempting to break your fast. But you feel it is such a waste if you do because you have fasted for most of the day. So by working and standing the discomfort, and pushing through it, you have a feeling of accomplishment because you managed to beat the pain. You know what they say — pain is temporary, but pride is forever. And, of course, spirituality is another thing that comes into play. After all, the basic premise of fasting is to teach us restraint, compassion and abstinence, not just from food and drink but from committing worldly sins. I hope my above experiences have given some of you a different perspective about the fasting month. Fasting has certainly made me a more tolerant person. I am always inspired by the stories that my family tells me about how some people achieve great things during the holy month. The one that always comes to mind is about former Olympic middle distance runner, Hicham El Guerrouj, who would still train during the fasting month when he was still competing. I do not have the physical strength of Hicham, but I will definitely approach eating during the Hari Raya celebration period with a marathon strategy, and not a sprint. To all Muslim readers, Selamat Hari Raya, and to all Malaysians, a belated Selamat Hari Merdeka. Ben Ibrahim is a TV producer and presenter, lecturer and MC. Benb.ibrahim@gmail.com or twitter@BenIbrahim |
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