Lunarin
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Lunarin is a band from Singapore
who enjoy playing music in the "alternative rock
" vein, and are often described as "heavy yet lyrical". Their style of music has earned them much recognition in Singapore
's local music scene.
, Victoria Junior College
and the National University of Singapore
. Kah Wye holds a Masters degree in Chemical Engineering and is currently a chemical engineer. Both Eng Teck and Linda pursued law and are both litigation lawyers in litigation-based law firms in Singapore
.
" for the simple reason that their influences extend beyond specific genres. The trio enjoys the heavy sounds of artistes such as Tool
, A Perfect Circle
, Alice in Chains
and Soundgarden
. At the same time, they are also supporters of the lyrics and melodies of singer-songwriters such as Tori Amos
, Kate Bush
, Jeff Buckley
, Elliott Smith
and Iron & Wine
.
Lunarin also contributed one song, a previously unreleased track called Absolution, to a CD compilation which was released by Aging Youth Records in support of Music For Good in April 2006.
"Haunting melodies and thought-provoking lyrics..."
- Think Online
"Heavy yet thoughtful..."
- The New Paper
"...the ideas are fresh and well delivered."
- Aging Youth
Released on 4 January 2006
Released on 16 July 2005
Released on 14 July 2006
Released on 20 August 2010
Singapore
Singapore , officially the Republic of Singapore, is a Southeast Asian city-state off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, north of the equator. An island country made up of 63 islands, it is separated from Malaysia by the Straits of Johor to its north and from Indonesia's Riau Islands by the...
who enjoy playing music in the "alternative rock
Alternative rock
Alternative rock is a genre of rock music and a term used to describe a diverse musical movement that emerged from the independent music underground of the 1980s and became widely popular by the 1990s...
" vein, and are often described as "heavy yet lyrical". Their style of music has earned them much recognition in Singapore
Singapore
Singapore , officially the Republic of Singapore, is a Southeast Asian city-state off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, north of the equator. An island country made up of 63 islands, it is separated from Malaysia by the Straits of Johor to its north and from Indonesia's Riau Islands by the...
's local music scene.
Members
Lunarin consists of Ho Kah Wye (Guitars), Loo Eng Teck (Drums) and Linda Ong (Bass, Vocals). All 3 members of Lunarin were schoolmates in Dunman High SchoolDunman High School
On 2 January 2009 the school opened to a new year with an opening ceremony named "Homecoming" （回家） to welcome students and staff to the upgraded campus.-Principals:Since its establishment in 1956, Dunman High School has had eight principals:-School song:...
, Victoria Junior College
Victoria Junior College
Victoria Junior College is a Pre-University co-educational institution in Singapore. It was established to replace the Pre-University classes of Victoria School in 1984. It stands on Marine Vista, about 5-minute walk to the East Coast Park. It in the East Region of Singapore...
and the National University of Singapore
National University of Singapore
The National University of Singapore is Singapore's oldest university. It is the largest university in the country in terms of student enrollment and curriculum offered....
. Kah Wye holds a Masters degree in Chemical Engineering and is currently a chemical engineer. Both Eng Teck and Linda pursued law and are both litigation lawyers in litigation-based law firms in Singapore
Singapore
Singapore , officially the Republic of Singapore, is a Southeast Asian city-state off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, north of the equator. An island country made up of 63 islands, it is separated from Malaysia by the Straits of Johor to its north and from Indonesia's Riau Islands by the...
.
Music
Observers have described their style of music as "Heavy Rock", "Art Rock", "Prog Metal" and "Alternative Metal". The band itself however prefers the more generic tag of "Alternative rockAlternative rock
Alternative rock is a genre of rock music and a term used to describe a diverse musical movement that emerged from the independent music underground of the 1980s and became widely popular by the 1990s...
" for the simple reason that their influences extend beyond specific genres. The trio enjoys the heavy sounds of artistes such as Tool
Tool (band)
Tool is an American rock band from Los Angeles, California. Formed in 1990, the group's line-up has included drummer Danny Carey, guitarist Adam Jones, and vocalist Maynard James Keenan. Since 1995, Justin Chancellor has been the band's bassist, replacing their original bassist Paul D'Amour...
, A Perfect Circle
A Perfect Circle
A Perfect Circle is an American rock supergroup formed in 1999 by guitarist Billy Howerdel and Tool vocalist Maynard James Keenan. The original incarnation of the band also included Paz Lenchantin on bass, Troy Van Leeuwen on guitar, and Tim Alexander on drums...
, Alice in Chains
Alice in Chains
Alice in Chains is an American rock band formed in Seattle, Washington, in 1987 by guitarist and songwriter Jerry Cantrell and original lead vocalist Layne Staley. The initial lineup was rounded out by drummer Sean Kinney, and bassist Mike Starr...
and Soundgarden
Soundgarden
Soundgarden is an American rock band formed in Seattle, Washington in 1984 by singer Chris Cornell, lead guitarist Kim Thayil, and bassist Hiro Yamamoto...
. At the same time, they are also supporters of the lyrics and melodies of singer-songwriters such as Tori Amos
Tori Amos
Tori Amos is an American pianist, singer-songwriter and composer. She was at the forefront of a number of female singer-songwriters in the early 1990s and was noteworthy early in her career as one of the few alternative rock performers to use a piano as her primary instrument...
, Kate Bush
Kate Bush
Kate Bush is an English singer-songwriter, musician and record producer. Her eclectic musical style and idiosyncratic vocal style have made her one of the United Kingdom's most successful solo female performers of the past 30 years.In 1978, at the age of 19, Bush topped the UK Singles Chart...
, Jeff Buckley
Jeff Buckley
Jeffrey Scott "Jeff" Buckley , raised as Scotty Moorhead, was an American singer-songwriter and guitarist. He was the son of Tim Buckley, also a musician...
, Elliott Smith
Elliott Smith
Steven Paul "Elliott" Smith was an American singer-songwriter and musician. Smith was born in Omaha, Nebraska, raised primarily in Texas, and resided for a significant portion of his life in Portland, Oregon, where he first gained popularity...
and Iron & Wine
Iron & Wine
Samuel Beam , better known by his stage and recording name Iron & Wine, is an American singer-songwriter. He has released four studio albums, several EPs and singles, as well as a few download-only releases, which include a live album...
.
Lunarin also contributed one song, a previously unreleased track called Absolution, to a CD compilation which was released by Aging Youth Records in support of Music For Good in April 2006.
Albums
The Chrysalis is fully produced by Lunarin. It took the band two years and approximately S$12,000 to turn the idea of the album into a reality. The band gingerly approached Universal Music with a business plan in September/October 2005 for a distribution agreement for the album. Universal Music was open to the proposal and has since agreed to distribute the album within Singapore.Reception
On The Chrysalis :"Haunting melodies and thought-provoking lyrics..."
- Think Online
"Heavy yet thoughtful..."
- The New Paper
"...the ideas are fresh and well delivered."
- Aging Youth
Members
- Linda Ong : Lead Vocals, Electric Bass, Acoustic Bass
- Ho Kah Wye : Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Backing Vocals
- Loo Eng Teck : Drums, Percussion, Piano, Backing Vocals
Discography
Albums/EPs- The Chrysalis
Released on 4 January 2006
- Limited Edition 2 Track Sampler EP
Released on 16 July 2005
- Little Pieces EP
Released on 14 July 2006
- Duae
Released on 20 August 2010