Every now and again, I come across a beautiful soul, and Indie singer-songwriter Jonathan Tse is one such person.

While most pop music focuses on selling desperation, materialism and sex, Jonathan writes his music using a different set of values; one that is divinely inspired by faith, love and hope.

Last Saturday, the talented pop-jazzer from Labuan launched his second album entitled “I’m Alive” at City Mall, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia.

I only managed to catch the tail-end of the performance, enough to take a few pictures but not enough to report on the performance program. Nevertheless, I got there in time to buy a CD and t-shirt and have been enjoying the tunes all day.

Jonathan is and have always been incredibly supportive of locally-bred talents. In addition to the “My Story” showcase he organizes to give local musicians exposure, he uses his own media opportunities to let other musicians piggyback on the public exposure. For his album launch, he invited Atama and Alvin to perform with him.

WHY YOU SHOULD SUPPORT THE LOCAL MUSIC SCENE IN SABAH

Even though I’ve been blessed with global exposure, all my big dreams were nurtured right at home in Sabah. This is why I believe in supporting Sabahans doing great things! In spite of our humble roots, we can go much further when our own community supports us. Everybody wins when a Malaysian makes it to the International center stage and this is why you guys should buy Jonathan’s CD!

Moreover, Mia Palencia, better known as Malaysia’s Jazz crooning queen sings a duet with him on the last track of his album. You know it’s good stuff if Mia puts her name on a track!

WHERE TO GET THE ALBUM

The album can be purchased online from Amazon.com and iTunes. In Malaysia, it can be found at SPEEDY stores and most Christian bookstores in Kota Kinabalu.

THE I’M ALIVE MUSIC VIDEO
Check out the “I’m Alive” music video here!

For more information on Jonathan Tse, his upcoming shows, and to listen to sample tracks from his new album, visit jonathantse.com

Always wondered how people twist, turn and balance? You can now learn how to breakdance from a bboy from London @srijivesouthall right in Kota Kinabalu every Sunday at The Rock School.

This is the last part of Angelina Perete and Roger Wang’s set at KK Twestival 2010. Stay tuned as the videos of the sensational live performance of singer-songwriter Jonathan Tse will be released as they become available in the coming days!!

All Twestival Kota Kinabalu 2010 performances were recorded by MSJ Media so we’ll be releasing them as they become available (total of 8 songs). Here is the third song, a cover of Come Fly With Me remixed with Girl from Ipanema instrumentals by Roger Wang and Angelina Perete! Enjoy…

A few weeks ago I blogged about my friend Roger Wang’s song “Love Scale” being picked by Cantopop King Jacky Cheung for his jazz album “Private Corner” (released on 29th January 2010). Fast forward a few weeks later the music video is now out. Check it out!

張學友 【十二個音】MV

P/S: It’s Roger playing the guitar in the background.

When I had lunch with him a few days ago he told me he’s headed to Beijing to play for Jacky Cheung in a few weeks. As if this isn’t exciting enough, there’s one more announcement I’ll make shortly about what Roger is going to do in two weeks and it’s going to blow you all away. Wait for it…