Kamal Sabran's LUMPUR & 15Malaysia short films in Australia

15MALAYSIA
Director (s): Yasmin Ahmad, Benji Lim and Bahir Yeusuff , Liew Seng Tat, James Lee, Khairil Bahar, Mussadiq and Jordan Suleiman, Tan Chui Mui, Ho Yuhang, Linus Chung, Nam Ron, Amir Muhammad, Desmong Ng, Kamal Sabran, Woo Ming Jin, Johan John
Producer: Pete Teo
Duration: 80 minutes
Special Note: “15Malaysia” is a collective short film project that features 15 films made by 15 Malaysian filmmakers, and was originally released on the Internet. The film features some of the best known faces in Malaysia including actors, musicians and top political leaders, such as Nik Aziz (Islamic Party PAS’ Spiritual Leader) and Khairy Jamaluddin (Head of UMNO’s Youth Wing Party). These films deal with various socio political issues in Malaysia. “15Malaysia” was screened at the 14th Pusan International Film Festival in 2009 to widespread acclaim.

Sunday, 3rd October 2010, 7 pm
Venue ACMI Cinemas: Australian Centre for the Moving Image, Federation Square,
Flinders Street, Melbourne
Date: 2nd – 6th October 2010

Space Gambus Experiment is not your typical band

"Space Gambus is not your typical band. I don’t think they wanted to be called a band. Founded by Kamal Sabran and Zulkifli Ramli, Space Gambus Experiment is a collective collaborations. Depending on the event they are playing, Space Gambus’ performances will incorporate musicians, poets, visual artist and other creative artists of other field.

Even before they start I was in awe just looking at their equipment. The crowd wasn’t sure what to expect at first, but then I notice that everyone starts to get closer and closer as they start playing. Space Gambus Experiment is not something you could mosh to, still they manage engage the crowds."

Read full article at jiboneus.com

Contemporary Art Tourism Trail in Penang

The Penang chapter of 1Malaysia Contemporary Art Tourism (MCAT), “Sparkles In Penang” (SIP) features thirteen offerings of contemporary art exhibitions in ten different venues throughout September 2010. These venues have been known as amongst the prime movers of contemporary art exhibitions and activities in Penang. The biggest offering is called “Contemporary Art Campus”, a major exposition of Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) Fine Art Collection at several locations in the USM main campus. Other major exhibitions include Penang International Print Exhibition (PIPE) at the Penang State Art Gallery and several other locations in USM and Georgetown.

“SIP” is jointly organised by the Ministry of Tourism Malaysia, Tourism Malaysia Penang, Muzium & Galeri Tuanku Fauziah and the School of the Arts USM. It is supported by nine major galleries in Penang.

Participating Artist
Hasnul J Saidon
Nur Hanim Khairuddin
Masnoor Ramli
Fadly Sabran
Tengku Azhari
Rini Fauzan
Kamal Sabran
and many more!

Friend & collaborator, Eric Hausmann : a few words on SGE

Eric Hausmann is a multi-faceted instrumentalist who has dabbled in just about every genre of music one could possibly imagine. He is based in Portland,USA

AURICULAR RECORDS:You recently have participated in collaborations with Space Gambus Experiment from Malaysia – this involvement included recording long distance and via the internet. How was this experience for you?

ERIC HAUSMANN:I really dig what Space Gambus Experiment has been doing. It’s exciting and mysterious. They’re a large group of unpredictable improvisators, yet they play with an amazing amount of restraint. I don’t think it’s easy to pull off this kind of performance, especially when a group also incorporates musical hooks, melodies with beats, and traditional roots. Here in Portland, people would be amazed by what they do. They would instantly become local rock stars. As for my collaborations with SGE, I’ve only recorded a couple of tracks with them so far, but I’m hoping we’ll have an opportunity to do some in-person recording or performing before the end of the year, when I’m in Kuala Lumpur.

read full interview here

"Ketika Mentari Ramadhan Terbenam Lagi" SGE latest music collaboration.

Ketika Mentari Ramadhan Terbenam Lagi: SGE incollaboration with Veronique J by space gambus experiment

"Ketika Mentari Ramadhan Terbenam Lagi"
SGE in collaboration with Veronique

Kamal Sabran: Persian Setar, Electronic
Veronique Jacques: Cello
Zulkifli Ramli: Oud/Gambus

Sept 2010

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*Veronique Jacques is a musician from Montreal, Quebec, Canada
More about her music