Friday, October 3, 2025
  • Lowyat.NET
  • Lipstiq
  • Murai MY
  • Miss Murai
  • Varnam
  • Moviedash
  • Autofreaks
No Result
View All Result
Hype Malaysia
  • Hype Picks
    • Go
    • Eats
    • Style
    • Streams
    • Concerts
  • Celebs
    • K-pop
  • Music
    • Reviews
    • Interviews & Features
  • Movies & TV
    • Movies
    • TV
    • Features
  • Lifestyle
    • Tech
    • Travels
    • News
  • Giveaways
    • Contests
Hype Malaysia
  • Hype Picks
    • Go
    • Eats
    • Style
    • Streams
    • Concerts
  • Celebs
    • K-pop
  • Music
    • Reviews
    • Interviews & Features
  • Movies & TV
    • Movies
    • TV
    • Features
  • Lifestyle
    • Tech
    • Travels
    • News
  • Giveaways
    • Contests
No Result
View All Result
Hype Malaysia
No Result
View All Result
Home Music

Let’s Talk Music With Fabian

by Lainey
June 28, 2012
Share on FacebookShare on Whatsapp

Alright. In all “last but not least” furor, we speak to just one more “YouTube To YouLive Sing-Off” finalist before the grand finale tonight! Just in case you missed out on the previous mentions, the competition for Malaysian YouTube sensations and aspiring singer-songwriters is coming to a glorious end at Laundry @ Italiannies, The Curve after two months of suspense.

Left with only three finalists to contest their amazing talents at tonight’s event, we quickly took Fabian aside for a little chat. Fabian, whose passion for music took on a life of its own upon receiving his first guitar a few years ago fessed his undying love for indie pop, folk music, and alternative rock. And thus, through his music, he takes his listeners on a journey through the ages:

[youtube id=”8ruR_j3qWgQ” width=”600″ height=”350″]

With his versatility on the pipes and his beats on the guitar, he serenades tunes of the 60s right up to the chart-topping hits of today. Let’s hear it now from this self-taught vocalist/guitarist who sets himself apart from the other because of his knack for recreating classic tunes by giving ’em his own acoustic twist!

Hi! Congratulations on making it into the YouTube To YouLive Sing-Off finalists. How are you feeling about it?

“To be very honest, I’m both excited and super nervous at the same time. Really glad I made it this far, never really thought about it before this.”

This must’ve taken a lot of courage. What were your main motivations behind taking part in the first ever YouTube To You Live Sing-Off?

“I saw Liyana Fizi posting about the competition on her Facebook page, and it was just about an hour or so before the closing period. I had and still only have one video on my YouTube page, and decided to just give it a try. What are the odds huh?”

Name some of the challenges that you’ve faced in your journey so far and how you overcame those challenges.

“Financial definitely. Being a performer where the scene is monopolized by seasoned performers playing old school covers, there is not much room and appreciation for new original music. It’s still new I feel, and not many people are open and exposed to it yet. Not easy to land a paid gig if you don’t play in a full band or play famous covers.”

Growing up, who were your musical inspirations and why? Are these the same inspirations that you’d someday want to perform/produce with?

“I grew up listening to a lot of Elvis, as my mom is an Elvis fan. Dad, on the other hand, was gravitating more towards bands like Deep Purple and Bad Company. I started playing the guitar when I was 14 and slowly I started listening to music by Eric Clapton plus a few guitar legends and slowly, I started enjoying stuff from solo singers/songwriters. My all-time favourites would be Damien Rice, Glen Hansard, and Ray Lamontagne. These guys sing from the soul. My greatest dream is to have just one chance to perform or work with these guys.”

So, if you win, what would you do (in your power) to change the local music industry?

“I would really love to see more singers/songwriters coming up. I wish to see openness in the industry. No discrimination of art in any form. Full band, solo, traditional. An equal importance given to performing art itself.”

Who will win? Join us, show your support, soak in the vibe at the YouTube to YouLive Sing-Off’s Finale Live Showcase at Laundry @ Italiannies, The Curve on the 28th of June (Thursday, that’s TONIGHT) at 8:30pm!

For more information, hit up Laundry’s Facebook page.

FabianfeaturesYouTube to YouLive Sing-Off
https://lomp.at/xj8ic
Share2SendTweet1Share

Follow us on Instagram, Facebook or Telegram for more updates and breaking news. 

FOLLOW THE HYPE

Source: IG/shahilaamzah
Concerts

Shila Amzah To Hold 25th Anniversary Concert In 2026

by Afiq Amin
October 2, 2025

Regardless of scale, we have been blessed with many concerts by local artists this year, with more still to come...

Read more
Concerts

Malaysian Rock Duo Kristal X and Azlan & The Typewriter Rocking Zepp KL In February 2026

Republic Mokhmah Records is kicking off 2026 with a powerhouse collaboration that promises to shake up the local music scene....

Read more
by Dean Zaini
September 30, 2025
Source: IG/ctdk
Concerts

Siti Nurhaliza To Hold “Legacy 30” Anniversary Concert In 2026

Can you believe it has been 30 years since Biduanita Negara Dato’ Sri Siti Nurhaliza made her debut? The icon...

Read more
by Afiq Amin
September 30, 2025
Music

Doja Cat Releases Fifth Studio Album Vie – An ’80s-Inspired Journey Through Love & Life

Grammy award-winning global superstar Doja Cat has released her highly anticipated fifth studio album, Vie, out now via Kemosabe Records/RCA...

Read more
by Dean Zaini
September 29, 2025
SOURCE: FORTNITE
Celebrity

Daft Punk Join Hands With Fortnite For An Exclusive In-Game Music Experience

Daft Punk may have split in 2021, but their music lives on and will soon be featured in Fortnite! Epic...

Read more
by Adleena
September 28, 2025
Music

Pack Your Bags For IT’S THE SHIP 2025: Asia’s Largest Festival At Sea Drops Massive Lineup

Pack your bags and your best festival fits because IT'S THE SHIP, Asia's largest festival at sea, has just dropped...

Read more
by Dean Zaini
September 25, 2025
Music

Malaysian Star Eira Syazira & Indonesian Singer Nabila Maharani Releases “Bawang Merah Bawang Putih” Collab

Malaysian entertainment icon Eira Syazira and Indonesian rising star Nabila Maharani have joined forces in a historic cross-border collaboration, officially...

Read more
by Dean Zaini
September 24, 2025
Music

Small Towns, Big Sound: Malaysia’s East Coast Underground Scene Takes Off With Salam Pantai Timur Tour 2025

Malaysia's alternative music scene is about to get louder as the Salam Pantai Timur Tour 2025 launches its mission to...

Read more
by Dean Zaini
September 24, 2025
Load More


TOP STORIES TODAY

  1. 1

    #SIWON_OUT: Super Junior Choi Siwon Under Fire For Islamophobic Post

  2. 2

    Siti Nurhaliza To Hold “Legacy 30” Anniversary Concert In 2026

  3. 3

    Aaron Kwok’s Wife Moka Fang Reportedly Gave Birth To Baby Boy

  4. 4

    Did DOLLA Member Sabronzo Secretly Get Married In Bali?

  5. 5

    Ryu Da In: 6 Fun Facts About “Bon Appétit, Your Majesty” Actor Lee Chae Min’s GF

Malaysia’s live-wire for the latest news, trends, and entertainment is finally here. We are your calendar, your grapevine, your comic relief, your post-event coverage, and your celebrity stalker. Did we also mention that we are also your gateway to the world?



Contact us: newsdesk@hype.my



  • About
  • Advertise
  • Jobs
  • Terms
  • Privacy Policy

©2025 Vijandren Ramadass. All Rights Reserved.

No Result
View All Result
  • Hype Picks
    • Go
    • Eats
    • Style
    • Streams
    • Concerts
  • Celebs
    • K-pop
  • Music
    • Reviews
    • Interviews & Features
  • Movies & TV
    • Movies
    • TV
    • Features
  • Lifestyle
    • Tech
    • Travels
    • News
  • Giveaways
    • Contests

©2025 Vijandren Ramadass. All Rights Reserved.

No Result
View All Result
  • Hype Picks
    • Go
    • Eats
    • Style
    • Streams
    • Concerts
  • Celebs
    • K-pop
  • Music
    • Reviews
    • Interviews & Features
  • Movies & TV
    • Movies
    • TV
    • Features
  • Lifestyle
    • Tech
    • Travels
    • News
  • Giveaways
    • Contests

©2025 Vijandren Ramadass. All Rights Reserved.