Today there’s a Tokio Hotel concert in 1utama, so we (me, chit wei & moon) planned to check out their live…

I went for their autograph session due to a friend’s request, there’s were quite a lot of other fans already there waiting…so during in the queue, the dj was playing Tokio Hotel’s songs from Humanoid album…i heard those fans singing along…while in the queue i suddenly come out with an evil plan…i was thinking ppl are here to get their autograph, and i’m here to promote my band…how? well i have my laptop with me…i burnt a copy of mage’s songs and wrote our website url on it…

During the wait, my mind suddenly think about…”when is our turn??” i see quite a few of the fans wrote things of the cut board with some notes, hearing them singing out along while the song is playing, some of them wearing their tshirts…

Then again i had a quote in mind that i was told few days ago “Write 100, 1000, 10000 songs…you just need 1 song to get you there…” thanks to shaun for the quote…it really mean something…

Just by appearing on stage, just with a hand wave, just with a smile…the crowd went wild…but it is because of their looks or because of their songs? but anyway, they consider a success band…

Awaiting a dream to become reality…

Ichiro

Hello 2010, hello all our dear friends and fans, hello those who keep updating our news and wrote comments to us, hello those hidden ones who likes us but prefer not to leave trails, hello those who never knew us yet but we know we’re gonna get you soon, hello music lover and hello brother and sister. It’s because of you we’re still here, please believe that.

2009 was quite a shit year for us frankly, both Ichiro and CW’s grandma passed away in 2009. In band, we thought we saw hope but it turns out a waste of time and energy,  but still I like to thank those planner too, though they only like to plan stuff, they did got me realize how difficult the situation is, and how strong we have to be in order to survive. It is until recently that we decided to be totally independent, and do EVERYTHING ourselves, then only things starting to improve.

We did send our song(Black and red’s Christmas) to the radio stations with hope of getting it on-air during Christmas but being local and independent is like committed two sins of the industry, nobody can help us other than ourselves. Fortunately enough, the same song got us nominated in the VIMA awards (Voice Independent Music Awards) of Best Chinese Act and Best Pop Group, chosen and attend by the biggest names in the local industry by invitation only. Now our song and interview get to play on the same radio, our names and pictures get to appear in newspaper and mags. How ironic this changes in within a month.

Looking back the path we’ve been through, I’ve grown from a quiet, passive, scarred rookie into a fighter. A lot of times I thought I’ve hit the bottom, depressed for few weeks, then I’ll start over again. A lot of times I thought I’ve hit the limit, I again depressed for few weeks, then I’ll break it and start all over again. Good thing is the depressing time gets shorter every time, I can recover faster now.

It’s amazing, realize I now got the nerve to talk live in radio on-air, to talk to stranger in the phone, to present songs to listener, to approach people. Playing a leader role was never ever in any of my expectation, I am always a loner, a self-pity boy, a boy that’s always running away. Inside I’m still a confident-less person who not sure how to dress, how to walk, even how to talk. “Am I communicating right? Am I dressing fine to fit in? How they think of me? Am I a stubborn person?”, and I have to endure envious people saying bad things about us. “Am I doing good enough?”, this questions always troubles me, every second.

No matter how tough it is to be where we are now(we haven’t even started), I can foresee a tougher road beyond us and it’s so obvious I have to break even more limits to get there, it’s so scary it made me hard to sleep sometimes. It’s because of the band I get to be who I am now, I have to.

That said, the band is still the best thing that happen to me, I’ve had lots of fun, dozens of crazy times, brotherhood of bandmates and full of precious memories. Thanks Mage Era, may you have a vibrant and fruitful 2010.

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moon.

Few months back i saw VIMA registration is open in the newspaper so i asked Moon to check it out…

Moon registered MAGE to give it a try…and now…the moment has come…

(The following article is copied from http://voize.my/music/vima-2010-nominees)

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VIMA 2010 NOMINEES

By Voize on 01 Dec 2009 at 12:04am

Kuala Lumpur, November 30 – The VIMA 2010 nominee list was revealed last night after 3 months of hype, and once again, produced a big bag of surprises.

The 2^nd annual Malaysian Independent music awards brought
together a strange flock of bedroom DJ’s, college acts, indie
superstars, genre bending collaborations and even independent acts of
different nationalities.

Last year’s big winner, hip-hopper Altimet,  and rising R&B act
James Baum both bagged 6 nominations each. But even they were outshined
by  the rockers, Deja Voodoo Spells, who led the field with 9
nominations including their role as part of the indie supergroup, The
M.A.D project, featuring Melissa Indot on vocals and Altimet providing
the rap bits.

1. Best Pop Category

Best Pop Song

Prema Yin – Eyo-Eyo

Dennis Lau-Diversify

Adi Rani – Sudah.enough

Juju- Remember

Feez Madea-Fly

Enoch cosmic-My Christmas

Neuyabe-Dandelion

Elvira –Simple Love

Amanda Imani-Selamilah cinta

James Baum – Soldier

Best Pop Group

Senoritas

Joanna & Co

Apple Juice

L.one

Magabu & The White Shoes

Mage Era

Best Pop Vocalist

Adi Rani

MK

Elvira

Mia Palencia

Amanda Imani

Rashdan Harith

2.Best Female Vocalist (Over-All)

Lenny Lysandra

Mia Palencia

Prema Yin

Elvira

Amanda Imani

Sam Siren (Karacoma)

“VIMA is like the alternate universe for music awards. It’s a
platform where rules are often bent and broken, and where the spirit of
creativity and true talent is fleshed out. Its an award show like no
other, with eccentric awards title (Best Song to Play At a Campfire and
To Do Away With Monday Morning Blues/ Most Mindboggling Genre Bender),
an informal awards event where anything goesand it doesnt matter what
race, nationality or language package the independent acts come in.
It’s a place where formal criteria is booted out and everyone is united
by one common passion -Music! That’s why VIMA 2010 has garnered so much
global interest” said Siva Chandran, Managing Editor, Voize.my and the
founder of VIMA and AVIMA.

“We are stunned by the list of nominees, and this time we even have
an eclectic showcase of acts who hail from Brunei, Sabah, Sarawak and
artistes singing in Chinese and Tamil notching nominations in the major
categories.” added Siva.

3.Best Rock Category

Best Rock Song

Bunkface- Revolusi

Deja Voodoo Spells – The enemy in me

The Poseidon Connection (feat Kraft) – Life is a Demo

M.A.D.Project – Change

Hujan – Sangkar Besi Dihatiku

Inverted Coma – Miracles

Deserters – Easier Said Than Sung

Crush – Blinded

O-Two – Mr.Koma

Karacoma  - I.K.T.S

Best Rock Group

Hujan

Bunkface

Hui Se Di Dai

Deja Voodoo Spells

Karacoma

Crush

I Mean The Snakes

Iris Band

One Buck Short

Andalusia

Best Rock Vocalist

Prema Yin

Sam Siren (Karacoma)

Rithan (Deja Voodoo Spells)

Sam (Bunkface)

Cliff Hugh Joseph (Crush)

Kevin (Broken Scar)

The nominees for VIMA 2010 will now enter the second stage of
judging of which 30% of the scores will be determined by a public
voting poll and 70% of the remaining score determined by in judges
comprising celebrities, media, industry experts and selected home based
judges from the general public.The public voting poll will be launched
on December 3^rd, 2010 and can be accessed from the microsite at www.voize.my.

Also unveiled in the list were the 7 new inductees into the VIMA
2010 Independent Music Hall Of Fame – Dato Sri Shazalli Ramly, Paul
Moss, Jasmine Low, Issa Rodriguez, Too Phat, Clair Vanessa Rozells and
Junk Magazine. The Hall of Fame awards are given out to individuals and
media who have played a vital role in supporting and championing the
independent music scene over the many years. Previous inductees include
Ahmad Izham Omar, Jake Abdullah, Jason Lo and OAG.

3. Best Hip-Hop Category

Best Hip-Hop Song

Altimet & Ning Baizura – Mimpi

Micbandits- Cantik Rupamu

Micwrecka – I need To Speak (DJ Fuzz Remix)

Altimet-Syukur

Young Stunna (feat James baum and Half eyez)- Rain dance

KiD (feat Andy) – Hustle Alone

Soundcircus – Jamalo

Alexander The Phatos- Walk On By

SSK feat sipanitera and Dizzy&The – Chenta

Kraft (feat Mia Palencia)- Diamonds

Best Hip-Hop Solo

Jin Hackman

Micwrecka

Altimet

Schizzow

Kraft

Young stunna

Best Hip-Hop Group

Micbandits

Soundcircus

SSK

A2 Brothazz

Alexander The Phatos

MNC

4. Best Dance Category

Best Dance Song

Sasi the Don (feat Dr.Alban) – Music In me

James Baum feat Too Dope and Mc Rishi – Mess Around

Illmatika – Carz (Nicky C Remix)

Dylan & Puvan ft. Matilda Radge a.k.a. The Mystery Kitten- Jokkaneh Figureh

Jerome Kugan – Tomas (Transient Vortex Remix)

Andrew LD – To The Stars

Best Dance Act

Electro.pup

Andrew LD

Nicky C

Transient Vortex

Djaypee

Ze!

VIMA 2010 is organized by Voize.my, a leading Asian lifestyle and
entertainment website. The awards is expected to be held on January 17^th
2010 at a soon to be announced venue. VIMA 2010 is supported by POP TV,
8TV, Hitz.fm, X fm, The Sun, Newman Magazine, Cleo Magazine, Stage
Magazine, Yeah Magazine, Malaysian Today, TIS, Joomcool,com, Kokoasia,
Friedchillies.com, Arcis communications, Bimbit.com, Malaysiakini and
Youth Entrepreneurs of Malaysia (YEM).

Winners of the major categories of VIMA 2010 also gain automatic
qualification to the Asia-Pacific Independent Music awards, AVIMA 2010.
AVIMA is dubbed as The World’s Biggest Independent Music awards in the
world and is expected to attract more than 3000 independent acts from
25 countries including Australia and New Zealand.

Best Dance Dj (Club)

Lapsap

Double D

Nicky C

Headmasta

Joey G

DJ Biggie

5. Best Remix

Transient Vortex – (Jerome Kugan-Tomas Drum n Bass Remix)

DJayPee (Madonna-miles away remix)

Sasi The Don – Music In Me (D’navigator remix)

Micwrecka – I Need to speak (DJ Fuzz remix)

Illmatika –Carz (Nicky C remix)

Transient Vortex – (James Baum -Locked In Love Remix)

6. Best Collaboration

Sasi The Don & Dr. Alban-Music In Me

The Poseidon Connection feat Kraft- Life is a demo

MK, Atilia & Calvin – Ore Malaysia

Melissa Indot, Altimet & Deja Voodoo Spells (M.A.D Project) -Change

James Baum feat Too Dope and Mc Rishi- Mess Around

Dylan & Puvan ft. Matilda Radge a.k.a. The Mystery Kitten- Jokkaneh Figureh

7. Best Instrumental

Akasha – Irish Joget

Akasha – Ants in My Turban

Phoenyx – Alien Love

Deja Voodoo Spells – Road Trip Jam

Dennis Lau – Prelude in F minor

NAO – Movement

8. Most Mindboggling- Genre Bender

Alexander the Phatos – Hey Mama

Dennis Lau – Diversify

Melissa Indot, Altimet & Deja Voodoo Spells (M.A.D Project) -Change

Dylan & Puvan ft. Matilda Radge a.k.a. The Mystery Kitten- Jokkaneh Figureh

Neuyabe- Dandelion

Akasha – Ants in My Turban

9. Best Song To Play At Camp Fire and To Do Away With Monday Morning Blues

Kokkamango-Star

Crush-Senyum Indah

Neuyabe-Autumn ode

Mia Palencia- Call Waiting

Enoch Cosmic – My Christmas

Akasha – Bombay Bossanova
10. Best College Act

Esty Raphaelle

Rosevelt Band

A Ruthless Cleansing

An Honest Mistake

Jonah Sithole

A2 Brothazz

11. Best Guitar “Goreng” Riff

Inverted Coma – Nudist Song

Deja Voodoo Spells –Billie Jean

Screw Peas –Its all about the screwpeas

Crush – Sabo

Karacoma – Paranoia

Hujan-Obsesi

12. Best Producer

Boy Radge & Matilda Radge -Jokkaneh Figureh

MK – Ore Malaysia

Yuri Wong – Diversify

Rithan – Enemy In Me

Greg Henderson – Irish Joget For Sitar Ganjeera and Tenor Ukulele

Zalee – Hustle Alone (KiD feat Andy)

13. Most Mind-Blowing Music Video

Hujan – Mencari Konklusi

Estranged – Aurora

Prema Yin – Eyo Eyo

Micbandits (Brunei) – Cantik Rupamu

O-TWO – Mr Koma

Frequency Cannon – Rise Above

14. Best Chinese Act

Mage Era

Hui Se Di Dai

Reno

Red & Qing

Makuyoubi

PuGongYing

15. Smoothest R&B Act

Luscious

Burn&soul

James Baum

Andi A Merican

NJ

Juju

16. Sunshiny-Smiley-Feelgood Song

Joanna & Co – Aku Pelangi

Jzelynn-Percaya

Melissa Indot – I cant smile without you

Altimet-Syukur

An Honest mistake – This song is so random

Andrew Ld – I want to box my friend

17. Most Electrifying-Exciting-Exhilarating LIVE Act

Caprice

Nao

The Revenge

Benchmarx

Bunkface

D’Hask

18. VIMA 2010 INDIE MUSIC HALL OF FAME

Dato Sri Shazalli Ramly

Jasmine Low

Paul Moss

Too Phat

Junk Magazine

Clair Vanessa Rozells

Issa Rodriguez

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To those who support us, pls vote at

http://www.hoohala.com/index.php/action-poll-pollid-5

http://www.voize.my/awards.php?id=2

ichiro.

It’s the 1st time Mage Era play in Singapore, so yoroshiku ne!

For those of you who do not know what PBO is about:
“Inspired by the music scene & live houses in Japan, “Project BreakOut!” aims to organize annual Quality J-music events to bring everyone from the related communities, as well as the public with the same passion, closer together, also it aims to feature local J-music orientated bands. It not only aims to providing a platform for the bands/ enthusiasts to look forward to every year, it also aims to provide the audience with a unforgetable experience every year.”

Project BreakOut! Vol.3
[Event Details]

Date: 13th December 2009 Sun
Time: 5pm – 10pm
Location: Home Club, Singapore.
Webpage: http://www.homeclub.com.sg/
Directions From MRT: http://www.gothere.sg/directions#clarke%20quay%20MRT:The%20Riverwalk
Ticket Price: Pre-Sales – $14 Door Sales – $15 ( 2 Complimentary Drinks! )
NO AGE LIMIT!!

::: TICKETS :::
Pre-Sale Tickets can be purchased from Project BreakOut! Email @ projectbreakout@gmail.com

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Those who can’t make it don’t be disappoint, we’ll show you a lot of photos for sure.

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moon.

It’s a little early I know, lol.

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Merry Christmas!
moon.

We really eager to have a proper MV(music video) for presenting the songs, but this is all we can do for now

比梦想重要的东西
Words and music by moon

今天太阳像昨天一样升起
我和九十九巴仙人类一样
懒得去知道为什么
照样为爱的人而活

别人的丰功伟绩真太多
伟人的名字总记错混浊
“要当一巴仙的人吗？”
这句话好令人迷惑

“人生是考验”
牺牲多少才算合格？

望向前方茫茫的路途
想起至今历经的痛苦
感受生命的精髓
那是艺术般的喜悦境界

世界辽阔永找不到尽头
身边围绕着知心的朋友
相比起自己的梦想
重要的东西是何其多

若有钱梦想们都会成真
若没钱就继续锻炼幻想
陶醉是天生的礼物
希望它能给你幸福

想要看想要玩想丢掉烦恼
爱过了哭过了更坚强了
天天在想要做什么
时间无情地追赶我

愚蠢的人哪
怎么忍心欺骗自己

望向前方茫茫的路途
想起至今历经的痛苦
感受生命的精髓
那是艺术般的喜悦境界

世界辽阔永找不到尽头
身边围绕着知心的朋友
相比起自己的梦想
重要的东西是不是早已拥有？

望向前方茫茫的路途
想起至今历经的痛苦
感受生命的精髓
那是艺术般的喜悦境界

世界辽阔永找不到尽头
身边围绕着知心的朋友
相比起自己的梦想
重要的东西是何其多

The change name issue have been our mind for quite some time. We didn’t say anything because we’re trying hard to think of a suitable name. There it goes, “Mage Era 魔法时代”. Kept the old Mage style but mark a beginning of a new era.

We came across many names. Funny thing is in the end, we all missing the word “mage” so much we can’t find a better word. I guess it has grown roots within us, and others.

So what’s the different you may ask. A major different is that now, we have a complete line-up! A drummer have officially joined us making this a 4-piece band. We’ll intro him to you soon.

2nd, for the language of songs, we’ve decided to focus on Chinese. We’ve done some numbers of English’s and we’ll keep it that way, they may appear spontaneously in album, and in gigs. I believe language isn’t a barrier for our international listener right? Music itself is an international language.

Alright, that said. We hope you’ll be keeping an eye for us, cause what a pity if you miss out what we’re going to do. We’ve been saving all the bullets for the great shootout.

For appetizer, we’ve prepared something for Christmas. It’ll be serve soon. I think you will like it.

For facebook users, oh you must add us for easy updating and release:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mage-mo-fa-le-tuan/29156166503

Btw, Anyone know how to change name in facebook page?

Moon