The TENG Company, Singapore Videos

We are back with another episode of TENG Insider Season 3! 🎉 This episode features award winning singer-songwriter Shabir Sulthan, Wang Chenwei, TENG’s Head of Research & Education and the Residence Composer of Singapore Chinese Orchestra, and Yaziz Hassan, co-founder of Nadi Singapura together with Dr. Samuel Wong as they delve into the complexities and impact of multiculturalism in Singapore’s music. 🎶 From the world of pop and film, chinese and western classical to traditional Malay music, these thought leaders reflect on their musical journeys and the balance between cultural preservation and commercial success. Diving deep into how our unique multicultural heritage shapes Singapore’s music scene and how can musicians embrace their roots while pushing boundaries. Join us in a thought-provoking conversation about multiculturalism in Singaporean music in this episode! 💭 #TENGInsiderS3 #thetengcompany

Gu Gu Bo Ki
The TENG Ensemble is back with our brand new music video — Gu Gu Bo Ki! Journey through the vibrant cityscape of Singapore alongside the alluring melody of the Hainanese folk song 《久久不见, 久久见》(Gu Gu Bo Ki, Gu Gu Ki). The piece celebrates friendship through a captivating call-and-response fashion. Beginning with a call from the Sheng, followed by the ensemble’s response. As the eight instruments of Bayin – the eight sounds used in Hainanese music – call out for each other before uniting in waves of harmonious sound. Gu Gu Bo Ki is also part of The Forefather’s Project, celebrating Singapore’s unsung Chinese music pioneers and reimagining the sounds of our Chinese forefathers. Watch now to be transported by the dynamic and nostalgic feelings of friendship against the beautifully captured cityscape of Singapore. You can also find Gu Gu Bo Ki out now on all major streaming platforms at: https://crossratio.lnk.to/GuGuBoKi 𝗔 𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼 𝗯𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗚 𝗘𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗹𝗲 Creative Director: Dr Samuel Wong Composer: Chow Junyi Music Producer: Bang Wenfu Recording and Mixing: Poco Productions Production Managers: Samantha Tham, Lim Ying Xuan Production Assistants: Love Lee, Mikko Neo Film Director: Tai Heng Executive Producer: Ronnie Lee Producer: Carol Yuen DOP: Tan Jun Yi Asst Director: Sherann Tang Camera Assistant: Dominic Cheok, Aizat Hisham Data Wrangler: Issey Loh Data Wrangler: Thomas Chan Key grip: Abdul Malik Lighting Grip: Daryl Tan Production Assistant : Melvin Ho Editors: Neo Rui Xin, Muzzammil Muhammad Colourist: Chen Junbin CSI Online Editor: Reeve Koh Audio Production: The Gunnery Musicians: Daruan - Neil Chua Gehu - Gerald Teo Guitar - Leonard Goh Guzheng - Johnny Chia Keyboard - Gabriel Hoe Pipa - Jeremy Wong Sheng - Yang Jiwei Yehu - Darrel Xin Special Thanks to Hank Wu. The Gehu (革胡) is adopted by Ms Tan Keng Keng in memory of Dr Lai-Wah Lai #thetengensemble #

Experience the sentiments of friendship in our upcoming music video — Gu Gu Bo Ki, featuring the iconic Hainanese folk tune《久久不见, 久久见》, set against Singapore's stunning skyline. Witness the eight instruments of Bayin coming together in harmonious waves, symbolising the bonds of friendship. Save the date - 2 August 2024! #thetengensemble #GuGuBoKi #musicvideo #teaser

Prepare to be mesmerised by the captivating visuals of Singapore’s iconic cityscape, in our upcoming music video — Gu Gu Bo Ki, set to the alluring Hainanese folk tune 《久久不见, 久久见》. Coming to you on 2 August 2024! #thetengensemble #GuGuBoKi #musicvideo #teaser

🎉 TENG Insider is back with its third season! 🎉 We kick off season 3 with a captivating conversation featuring Low Sze Wee, Group Director (Museums) of the National Heritage Board and former CEO of the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre, in discussion with Dr. Samuel Wong, Co-Founder and Creative Director of TENG. ✨ In the first episode, they delve into profound questions about Chinese Singaporean culture and its place in our social fabric. Offering a deep insight into what defines a Chinese Singaporean, how has the culture evolved over the years, and questions whether the Chinese Singaporean identity is essential to Singapore’s social fabric. 💡 Join us in discover deep insights and thought-provoking discussions about Chinese Singaporean culture in this premiere episode. 💭 Watch the full video now at https://bit.ly/TENGInsiderS3E1! 🎬 This episode was produced by The TENG Company, at home at the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre. #TENGInsiderS3 #thetengcompany

🎉 Exciting News! 🎉 TENG Insider is back with its third season! Get ready for an exceptional lineup of thought leaders from various fields, including Low Sze Wee, Terence Ho, Kenneth Kwok, Jenny Tay, Darren Cheng, Tan Peng Sing, Dean Augustine, Shabir Sulthan, Yaziz Hassan, and Wang Chenwei. 🌟 Hosted by TENG’s Co-Founders Dr. Samuel Wong and Yang Ji Wei, this season promises to dive deep into hard-hitting questions about Singapore’s vibrant arts and culture scene, exploring topics from multiculturalism in music to arts philanthropy. 🎶✨ Don’t miss the first episode of TENG Insider Season 3 premiering on 5th July! #thetengcompany #TENGInsiderS3

As we conclude the first half of 2024, we’d like to recap on all the exciting events we’ve had at TENG so far! We’re extremely grateful to have held 3 successful concerts and released 2 music videos in the past few months with the support of our wonderful audiences. We have also continued our social impact and industry empowerment efforts including TENG Gives Back, TENG x COPE, and the Mapletree-TENG scholarship! We celebrated our 20th anniversary with a gala night graced by Guest-of-Honour President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and the release of our latest album: 起承转合 The Singaporean Composers Series; celebrating local composers and creatives with a collection of uniquely Singaporean works. The recently released 起承转合 The Singaporean Composers Series documentary series also delves deeper into the creative processes of all the brilliant local minds involved in the album. Head over to the link in our bio to check them out if you haven’t done so! 2024 has been a fruitful year for everyone at TENG and we’d like to thank our generous donors and supporters who allow us to continue what we do. Be sure to keep a lookout for more exciting events in the next half of the year! #thetengcompany #20yearsofTENG #MusicForGood

合 (Harmony) - The Singaporean Composers Series
In the last chapter, 合 (Harmony) of 起承转合 The Singaporean Composers Series, our creatives explore the “Singaporean Sound”, recalling their unique perspectives of the diverse cultural landscape that forms the Singaporean sound. This chapter emphasises the boundless possibilities of the Singaporean sound, and serves as a reflection of TENG’s efforts in empowering our Singaporean composers to build on their musical identity and crafting their own vision of what makes the Singaporean Sound, contributing to the national conversation through their works. Bang Wenfu shares about his work “The Nine Suns”, which was inspired by the fictional pugilistic move “Nine Yang Divine Skill”《九阳神功》from Louis Cha’s wuxia novels, serves as a callback to iconic 80s Hong Kong kungfu movies and epic cinematic soundtracks. By incorporating oriental melodic elements in a western orchestral template, Wenfu crafted an epic cinematic soundtrack, inviting listeners on a journey of a realm of mesmerising imagery and drama in Wuxia novels. The next piece, “Harmony”, was specially written and produced by TENG’s creative team, Head of Music Joel Nah, Creative Director Samuel Wong, Producer Bang Wenfu and Composer-in-Residence Chow Junyi. It serves as a retrospective, weaving together the rich tapestry of TENG’s musical journey over the last 20 years. This medley features music from TENG’s earlier albums, Stories from an Island City (2016) and Heirlooms (2019), which celebrates the ensemble’s unique interpretations of Singapore’s folk and dialect music, reminding audiences of TENG’s journey throughout the years. 合 (Harmony) is a tribute to TENG’s exceptional family of composers and producers who have helped shaped TENG’s signature sound over the past 20 years. The chapter brings together talents of the individuals who have been instrumental in creating our most iconic works, while continuously challenged and evolved our ensemble’s unique

Concrete Jungle - An Original Work By The TENG Ensemble
Step into the vibrant streets of Singapore's urban landscape with Concrete Jungle by The TENG Ensemble. This mesmerizing music video captures the essence of city life, blending traditional melodies with contemporary pop production. 🏙️ 🎸 Inspired by the rhythmic cadence of Singapore's MRT tracks, Concrete Jungle merges organic sounds with electronic beats, creating an electroacoustic masterpiece that pulses with energy and vitality. 🎶 🚇 Don't miss out on the chance to immerse yourself in the Concrete Jungle's rich tapestry of sound and visuals. 💫 𝗔 𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼 𝗯𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗚 𝗘𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗹𝗲 Creative Director: Dr Samuel Wong Composed and Produced by: Evan Low Recording and Mixing: Poco Productions Production Manager: Samantha Tham Production Assistant: Lim Ying Xuan You can also find Concrete Jungle as part of The Singaporean Composers Series Album coming to you on major streaming platforms, pre-save the link now at: https://bit.ly/TENGAlbum2024 — Musicians: Cello - Koh Xuan Wen Erhu - Ryan Lim Guitar - Leonard Goh Guzheng - Sim Kee Pipa - Parveen Kaur #thetengensemble #concretejungle #musicvideo

转 (Re-Direction) - The Singaporean Composers Series
The third chapter 转 (Re-direction) of the 起承转合 The Singaporean Composers Series, the composers tackles the question of “How do Singaporean Composers push their musical boundaries”, sharing how they embrace innovation and push the boundaries of the conventional musical structure and sound. The chapter reflects on the boundless creativity and innovation of a Singaporean composer, reshaping Singapore’s musical landscape in their works. In Dr Phoon Yu’s “A Transi for The Common Man”, the work recalls the piece by American composer Aaron Copland’s ‘Fanfare for the Common Man’ but instead conjures themes of a common man’s life and death. The producers, Vinod Dass and Rufus Varghese then weave together the evocative composition alongside darker electronics, inviting on a journey through a tapestry of emotion and sound that resonates with the soul. “Seafarer” by acclaimed jazz composer Chok Kerong paints a vivid portrait of a ship’s voyage out in the sea’s vast expanse, creating a sense of mystery through the interlocking rhythms and ambiguous harmony. In his exploration with traditional instruments, Kerong also pushes the preconceived notions of what traditional instruments can achieve. “A.I. Funk” by award-winning composer Koh Cheng Jin challenges the foundation of traditional music as an atonal work. The work is inspired by technology’s growth and importance in society. Through the collaborative effort of Cheng Jin and Alex Hooi, the work expounds on the boundless possibilities of the electro-acoustic style, transporting listeners to a futuristic soundscape. 转 (Re-Direction) is perhaps the most sonically unique and unconventional compositions by our local creatives. In these works, our composers explore unconventional composition styles, experiment with various sonic textures and address unique themes in music. — Get your tickets to 起承转合 The Singaporean Composers Series today at http://bit.ly/TENGSGComposers