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kelvynyeang

instrumental shred aint dead

About Me

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i have been playing guitar and writing guitar music for some time now. but it all started in high school back in 1997 when i got my first acoustic guitar. and in 1998 i sold all my "magic the gathering" cards to get myself an electric guitar. after that i never looked back or regretted that i gave up my card hobby for music. the first time i ever held a guitar ..i knew it was something i would really love to play.from 97 i had 1 year's worth of formal training for classical guitar and due to exams i had to stop classes and pretty much i taught myself how to play every single thing through experimentation, books, internet and hard practice. i still remember that i actually spent 2 years to nail a sweep picking pattern because i tought it had to be picked alternately all the way and there werent anyone around to show me.but the real change came when i met Danny Lee. a local legend in his own right, i was given a masterclass on everything and with close mentoring, i opened up to many new possibilities as well as learn some tricks on home recording.KELVYN YEANG PLAYS FOR - OCEAN OF FIRE...my main band . - SAND ... an evangelical band .IF U LIKE MY MUSIC AND WANT ME TO PLAY in any event or gig, feel free to contact me at [email protected]

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Member Since: 4/11/2006
Band Website: myspace.com/oceanoffire1
Band Members: of course i need a band, how else would i be able to play live!kelvyn yeang - lead guitars. chiat - rythm guitars. jon chen - bass. scully - drums.
Influences: all the guitar heroes around but especially....1. Danny lee. the greatest inspiration and influence on me. nothing can beat being so upclose to actually learn and hang out with a guitar hero.2. yngwei malmsteen. the reason why i ever bothered to pick up a guitar in the first place.3. vai & satriani. these two guys still amazes me and constantly inspires me.4. many other cool bands like dream theatre, mr.big, van halen etc etc.
Sounds Like: SPACE SHRED!!! WHATEVER THAT MEANS. HAVE A LISTEN!
Record Label: this is the age of the independents!
Type of Label: None

My Blog

THIS IS IT!!!

ASIAN BEAT GRAN FINALS yup! this is it. the days are numbered and practices are more than just an everyday affair, it has become somewhat ritualistic. i have to remember to keep god in mind for he has...
Posted by kelvynyeang on Sun, 25 Feb 2007 10:35:00 PST

KL TRIP WEEEEE ( asian beat nationals )

THE KL TRIP.. ( asian beat national finals ).   This is going to be one very very long entry&or so I think&.anyway it has been a long and great weekend and the blessings of god was indeed very re...
Posted by kelvynyeang on Tue, 12 Dec 2006 06:52:00 PST

ASIAN BEAT BAND EXPERIENCE

These past few days have been really really rewarding. i have gained so much and im sure the band has gained alot too. Winning the competition is really nothing compared to the journey ahead of us and...
Posted by kelvynyeang on Thu, 23 Nov 2006 06:29:00 PST

MR. Cecil Rajendra and the longest day ever!

have you ever tried playing 3 gigs in one single day? well we did it! it was the asian beat hits then after that we made our way down to cheong fat tze's mansion to play another set. and after th...
Posted by kelvynyeang on Thu, 23 Nov 2006 06:13:00 PST

MUSIC in PENANG as i see it !

as i see it?...... hmmmmm.... well, i really really think it has come a long way. and im really proud to be part of a growing heritage. change is inevitable and every 5 years or so will see the w...
Posted by kelvynyeang on Tue, 14 Nov 2006 05:40:00 PST

HO HO HO

This is a good sign. why?... because i'm happy. why?... because ive finished most of the difficult job assignments and now i finnaly can have some time to myself and focus on music again. this has bee...
Posted by kelvynyeang on Fri, 13 Oct 2006 07:05:00 PST

Freedom at last........

 freedom?... at least that was what i tought. for 3 days in  a row ive spent at least 12 hours on each day to finnish up the magazine for the church. i have been slaving away for over 3 mont...
Posted by kelvynyeang on Thu, 21 Sep 2006 06:56:00 PST

Busy

BUSY BUSY BUSY   My goodness, its too long since ive blogged. Life has been so busy lately. I got lots of work and datelines to meet but also so ever rewarding because in this three weeks or so i...
Posted by kelvynyeang on Wed, 13 Sep 2006 12:47:00 PST

YOUTH LEADERS RETREAT, WORLD CUP FROG AND DURIANS ( this happened during world cup finals

YOUTH LEADERS RETREAT, WORLD CUP FROG AND DURIANS ( this happened during world cup finals daynight )   Last Sunday was the youth leaders retreat in batu feringhis Christian convention center. It ...
Posted by kelvynyeang on Wed, 19 Jul 2006 07:15:00 PST

BLEND INTO DA MUSIC 7TH JULY

BLEND INTO DA MUSIC 7th JULY     We were preparing for this event for weeks with many practices and it was all over in a matter of minutes ( our performance & not the whole event! ). One...
Posted by kelvynyeang on Wed, 12 Jul 2006 11:52:00 PST