Frontiers is One!
Read More »
Applying Science into Our Daily Lives
How do we apply scientific formulas or theories into our daily lives? According to Associate Professor Dr Hon Wei Min, Dean of the Faculty of Applied Sciences at UCSI University,
Read More »
happenings
Kuala Lumpur International Dragon Boat Festival
By Edrea Sun Since its inception many hundred years ago, the dragon boat race had traditionally drawn huge crowds in the thousands comprising rowers, supporters, foreign tourists, curious onlookers and locals alike. This time around the festival has come early and was held at the Kepong Metropolitan Lake Garden, the first ever water activity held
Read More »
Leisure & Lifestyle
Nocturne:Five Stories of Music and Nightfall
By Khoo Kok Kian Nocturne is derived from the French word, Noctunal and from Latin, Nocturnus. People usually interpret it as a music piece which is inspired by night. A very famous classical music piece by Frederic Chopin was also named based on this word. Kazuo Ishiguro, a prominent author, who is also penned The
Read More »
Talk To Us
By Conrad Edmund Bateman Mitch Albom once said that, “The way you get meaning into your life is to devote yourself to loving others, devote yourself to your community around you, and devote yourself to creating something that gives you purpose and meaning.” In conjunction with a yearlong celebration of UCSI University’s Silver Jubilee, the
"Light UP Lives Charity"
Damien Rice
Folk rock may not be a genre that will capture the world’s music scene, but Damien Rice would. An Irish rock singer, Damien Rice was initially in a rock band, Juniper, but left after a misunderstanding with their then label, Polygram in 1999. In 2002, Rice released his first album, O, thanks to the help of his second cousin, David Arnold. This album was dedicated to Irish musician, Mic Christopher and won the Shortlist Music Prize.
Six songs were released from his debut album, O, with Lonely Soldier ft Christy Moorty making it big in Ireland, reaching the 4th spot in the charts. Other songs in this album are Cannonball and The Blower’s Daughter, which was featured in the film Closer.
Following the year in 2006, Rice releases his second studio album, 9. His second studio album features three singles: Rootless Tree, Dogs and 9 Crimes, which was previously heard television drama series; Grey’s Anatomy, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation and Standoff. What makes Damien Rice’s album uniquely different from other music albums are the choice of words in the lyrics to his songs that are deep, filled with connotations and relatable meanings. Limited usage of instruments in his songs gives it a raw basic feel.
Some songs sound like poetry reading at its best. Although he may not be entirely famous in Malaysia, many still know who he is and what he is about. His albums are anticipated mostly in the UK and Ireland.
At only 35 years of age, Rice has recorded almost 30 soundtracks for various movies and TV shows, almost 20 appearances in movies and talk shows and gotten involved in various non-governmental charity organizations. Even though there are only two albums under his belt, Rice is collaborating and participating in other music albums till this day.
Being a fan of Damien Rice, I was really surprised to read about him here, as he doesn’t have much exposure in Malaysia.
Great article, totally enjoyed reading it.