31/5/2015 - An event with ADROWS

Hi lovely people!

Yesterday, we performed at Grand Hyatt Hotel in Kuala Lumpur for a company event called ADROWS.

The performance last night was slightly different where we played a String Duo setting instead of a String Quartet.  This means, only two of us performed.  They were Sophia on the cello, and Wani on the violin.

They performed three songs of duet between Violin and Cello at the start of the event to officially kick-off the ceremony.

The three songs that they played were:

- O Sole Mio

- Por Una Cabeza

- Canon in D

It was a short yet pleasant performance.  Also, it was an honour to perform as the opening performance for such prestigious event.

Thank you ADROWS for allowing us to be part of your event, even if it was only two of our members.

*an event for a company called Adrows

*a string duo setting was used instead of string quartet

That is all for now,

thank you for reading ^_^

Until next time...toodles~

24/5/2015 - An Evening with MARA Graduates

Hi!

Yesterday, on May 24th, we performed for Majlis Engagement Bersama Graduan Cemerlang Tajaan MARA at Premiera Hotel, Kuala Lumpur.

We played at the beginning of the ceremony while the graduates and the VIPs were having their dinner.  We performed for 30 minutes with music including pieces such as Sempurna (Andra & The Backbone), Penglipur Lara (Hazama), and Just The Way You Are (Bruno Mars).

It was such a lovely event, and we are all very grateful that MARA let us be part of their event.

Also, we also would like to thank Stephen Tseu, who played the cello on behalf of Sophia last night.

Thank you very much!

That is all for now, until next time.

Toodles~

24/4/2015 - Yenni's Graduation Recital.

Hi folks!

We know it has been awhile since we last updated.

And todays comes almost a month too late to.

Last month, which is April 24th to be specific, we performed for a Graduation Recital in UCSI of a Composition Major student.

It was definitely something different than what we normally do, and it was definitely exciting to be playing some original compositions.

We played a total of 10 original compositions, and it was a big ensemble with choirs, band, and some traditional instrument as well.

We would like to extend our congratulations to Yenni for completing her studies at UCSI and also for the success of her Graduation Recital.

We would also like to extend our gratitude for having us to be part of your big day.

This time, we managed to get videos of the performance that day, so, a little treat for you readers out there...

The first one is a song entitled Nankahen No Sekai, you can see us for strings players in the middle of the stage :)

The next one is a video comprising of two songs, the first one you will hear is called Arcadia Market and another one is called Ran:

We hope you enjoy the videos, and hopefully we will have the opportunity to play more original compositions in the future.

Last but not least, thank you to Aizat, for playing the viola on behalf of Ayeshah :)

Thanks for reading.

Until next time, toodles~

14/2/2015 - Risberg & Rhema's Big Day ^_^

Hello people!  It was Valentine's Day yesterday.

For some people, it was an even more important day.  Like a couple named Risberg and Rhema for example, they got married yesterday.

in the morning at the Saint Peter's Church, Bangsar

We played for two of their ceremonies, the wedding ceremony at the church in Bangsar, as well as the wedding reception at Civic Centre, Petaling Jaya.

During the church ceremony, in the morning, we played for the walk-in of the bridal party, where we played Canon in D.  Then, we played for the walk-in of the bride and her father, where we played Wagner's Wedding March.  After the whole ceremony was over, and they were officially married, we played the Mendelssohn's Wedding March as they walked out.  We must say, it was just like in those movies with all these classic wedding songs.

at the wedding reception, Civic Hall, Petaling Jaya

Our performance this time was slightly different, it is different because out of four of us, only Wani, the first violinist can play.  At first we wondered if we should carry on with this as a Strings Attached gig at all.  However, Risberg and Rhema credited the performance to Strings Attached, which means all three wonderful musicians that played yesterday were playing on behalf of Strings Attached.

For that, we were very grateful, and appreciate their time very much.

Thank you to Nasirah who played the 2nd violin on behalf of Po Ann.

Thank you to Joanne who played the viola on behalf of Ayeshah.

Thank you Ershad who played the cello on behalf of Sophia.

Last but not least, thank you to the newly weds for putting their trust in us to perform for their big day.

Congratulations to you, and may this be the start of your happily ever after.

Thank you to the three wonderful musicians who played on behalf of Strings Attached

26/1/2015 - Company Gala Event

Hey people!  

Yesterday, we performed for a company gala event at Westin Hotel in Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur.

It was a grand event, where we played simple and light music during the cocktail, and dining as well.

We played music ranging from classical to pop music.

There were some obstacles in getting our part for the event right as there seem to be some communication issues on when and where exactly we were suppose to be at in the event.

Thankfully, we pushed through it and handled everything professionally.

We would say that it was part of the job, we can't expect all gigs to be a joyful ride in the park.  Sometimes we encountered some bumps along the way, but the best thing we could do is to keep a positive mind and be as professional as we possibly can :)

At the end of the day, despite the difficulties that we might had, we do hope that the guests enjoyed our performance that night.

This may not be our first gig of 2015, but this is our first gig with the complete members.  So, that was something we all enjoyed.

Until next time.  

Toodles~

18/1/2015-First 2015 Wedding Performane!

Of course, there has to be a photo with the happy couple. Congratulations!

Strings Attached getting ready for the walk-in, but first, let us take a we-fie.

wWe had Ayeshah on the first violin, Po Ann on the second violin, 

Aizat, our awesome guest violist and Sophia on the cello =D

We played for the guest welcoming, the walk-in, the 'Upacara Merenjis', 

the wedding lunch, and lastly, the cake-cutting ceremony.

Date: 18th Jaunary 2015

Time: 12.30pm

Venue: Dewan Kayangan Merak, Balai Felda 

Just in time for 2015!

Hi lovely people!

Remember how we kept saying that we are in planning of recording a new video together after all the changes with the members?  After so much planning, we have finally done it!

We recorded four songs:

G.F. Handel - Arrival of the Queen of Sheba

P.Ramlee - Merpati Dua Sejoli

Bruno Mars - Marry You

Chrstina Perri - A Thousand Years

Some of you might already noticed, the video that we put in this blog has been updated.  You can see a trailer-ish video of all four songs in there for promotional purposes.  Full video for each songs will also be available, don't worry.  We will upload it within this week or next.  You can go to our Youtube Channel (link on the right side) to check out all our videos.  Do like, comment and subscribed while you're at it!

Anyway, check out the video that we put up at the top of the page of this blog, and we hope you will enjoy it.

Until next time.

Toodles~

Last Gig @ Publika

Hi lovely people!

How's your holiday going?

Yesterday, we played at Publika for the last time.  It was a really fun one because the people enjoyed our playing, we enjoyed playing for them as well.  It was really fun.

We admit, playing in shopping malls usually not the easiest thing to do because they are usually noisy, and for string quartet, we rely on listening to each other a lot.  So, when we can't really hear ourselves because of the surrounding noise, it can get challenging.  Nevertheless, we had fun and we are truly grateful at the positive response from people around us.

With that said, yesterday's gig at Publika officially became our last gig of 2014 :')

What an amazing year it has been for all of us.

So, to recap, here are 5 pictures, for all 5 days we played at Publika.

 Last but not least, a very special thanks to Aizat for sitting in for Ayeshah when she was not around, and as well as Ershad for sitting in for Sophia when she was not around.  It was really fun working with both of you guys.

Well, until next time.

Have a great time for the rest of 2014.

Toodles~

Publika Day 4!

Hi lovely people!!  

First of all, we would like to wish everyone a joyous Merry Christmas.  May you have a blessed celebration with family and friends.  If you don't celebrate Christmas, then have a good holiday :)

Anyway, yesterday, on December 24th, we had our fourth gig (out of 5) at Publika.  There were less people, which was understandable because it was during lunch hour, and also, people probably preparing for Christmas eve.

As we mentioned before, Ayeshah and Sophia were not around, so Aizat and Ershad took over their spot.  It went fine as usual.  We played some Christmas songs, Classical and pop songs.

Those who walked pass us seemed to enjoy it and it didn't matter how few people watched us, as long as there's one people enjoying the music, we will be grateful :)

So, tomorrow, on December 26, will be our very last performance at Publika, and quite possibly the last gig of the year.  Unless, of course, something last minute comes up.

Whatever may happen, we enjoyed playing at Publika, and are looking forward for our final show tomorrow from 12-1pm ^_^

Picture from yesterday:

we kinda looked good in green, don't you think so?

Until next time...

toodles~

Publika Gigs @ 21/12/2014

Hi lovely people!

On December 21st, which was a Sunday, we had another gig at Publika.  This time it was special because we have the complete member playing!  

This will be our third out of five performances in Publika for Christmas.  Which means, we have two more to go.  On the 24th and 26th.  Before and after Christmas.

Unfortunately, for those two days, Ayeshah and Sophia will not be around.  We will have Aizat returning again for viola and Ershad to play the cello.  Ershad played with us before when were performing for an event in Johor.

Anyway, we have another good news, remember the video recording that we mentioned in previous posts?  We've finally done it!  Once we finished editing it, we will upload it to our Youtube channel.  So, stay tuned!

Do come and support us for our final two performance at Publika on the 24th and 26th!

From left to right:  Po Ann, Ayeshah, Sophia and Wani

Gigs at Publika

Hey lovely people!

Yes, we are back again.  Throughout this month, we will be performing 5 times at The Boulevard at Publika.  Well, we just had our first one on November 30th, so 4 more to go!

You can come to watch and support us on:

December 7 @ 3pm

December 21 @ 7pm

December 24 and 26 @ 12pm

I must say, that December is a busy month, so, the only day where all four of us can play is on December 21!  So that will be an interesting one!

Here are the pictures from the our last performance on November 30th!  Thanks to the talented Aizat who will be seating in for Ayeshah for every performance that she couldn't play.

the cool audience who sat down to watch us

us in action

us in action part 2

group shot

Aizat the violist

Sophia the cellist

Po Ann the violinist

Wani the violinist

Group shot part 2

More updates coming up soon.  

Stay tuned.  Do come and support us at Publika if you have some free time to spare ^_^

Until next time.

Toodles~

8/11/2014 - Fasha and Emir's Wedding Day

Hey lovely people!  We meet again.

Recently on Saturday (November 8, 2014), we performed for a wedding at Matrade Exhibition & Convention Centre.

The performance was a little different this time.  Instead of playing a string quartet, we played a string duo.

Wani Ismail and Sophia performed together for this lovely event as a violin and cello duo.

We played songs ranging from classical music by Handel and Mozart to a more popular music such as The Girl from Ipanema, A Thousand Years and Getaran Jiwa.

We played before the actual reception starts while the guest were arriving.  It was lovely to see some people who stopped and listened to us playing.  Also, it was lovely to be able to be part of such lovely night.  

We hoped that the guests enjoyed our music, and congratulations to the newly wed and may marriage life be a blessing to you and your future family.

After the wedding, the duo girls managed to stop by Publika to enjoy some wonderful chocolate dish at Salon du Chocolat.  It was such a lovely end to a great night ^_^

Well, that's all for now.  Until next time :)

Welcome ^_^

To those of you who read our previous post, we have mentioned about the situation of our violist, Wei Yi who decided to leave due to bigger commitments in her life at the moment.  As sad as we were by her decision, we respect her priorities.  Due to that, we had to postpone the video recording that we planned and had mentioned in one of our previous post.  Now, come the good news, we have a new violist!  Her name is Ayeshah Hassan.  She is an alumni from ASWARA and she plays both the violin and viola.  She has a lot of experience in performing on both the violin and the viola.  You may find out more about her in the Bio section in our facebook page, or our website, in which you will find the links at the side of this blog.  We are looking forward to work with her, and if everything goes well, you will be seeing a new video from us before the year ends *fingers crossed*  ^_^

Ayeshah Hassan, the violist of Strings Attached Quartet