tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35875362011-12-13T03:23:37.771-08:00Underneath Your Shadow, I Find My Refuge.SURREAL delivers a passionate and heartfelt punch to ears that are hungry for honesty, both in words and music. Made up of 5 members whose musical backgrounds are as wide as they are extreme, SURREAL shatters the textbook definitions of genres, only to conjure something that is undeniably, a genre by its own.JohnChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04746196626658804312noreply@blogger.comBlogger941100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587536.post-37298940718366336112011-11-22T15:51:00.001-08:002011-11-22T15:55:19.467-08:00One More For the Road OKAY! it's official!!! just remember! this is our special reunion show. and there won't be another. Do come for the whole 2 days, we want to spend as much time with everyone as much as possible!!! just remember this december 10, 11 12!!! 10th 11th of December...   we will be uploading some jam videos for fun in awhile...  have fun, celebrate life.  johnC Wake Me Up Music, John Chionghttps://profiles.google.com/116700698608671762529noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587536.post-34827629715611599112011-11-04T22:59:00.001-07:002011-11-04T22:59:42.882-07:00Special Message.... JohnChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04746196626658804312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587536.post-7565675013651943082011-10-31T21:54:00.000-07:002011-10-31T21:54:03.582-07:00underneath your shadows JohnChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04746196626658804312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587536.post-37290020630250884542011-10-28T10:20:00.001-07:002011-10-28T10:20:50.815-07:00helloit's been awhile. i guess there's gonna be a show in december 2011.... will keep anyone who comes here posted.....JohnChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04746196626658804312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587536.post-1166168564699152292006-12-14T23:40:00.000-08:002006-12-14T23:43:18.176-08:00Kill The Rockstars!!!Hi you! This would be our 1st full show in a long time, so please come down and join in the fun with us and a whole shebang of bands!thedonutboynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587536.post-1162181232890386632006-10-29T20:02:00.000-08:002006-10-29T20:07:12.906-08:00Thanx for coming!Thanx to all our friends who came for the show at Home Club. We're all pretty buzzed that March Twelve is back!Anyway, for those who couldn't make it, here's a sample of what you missed.powered by ODEOSince we don't have photos, I figure an audio clip would do. We got a couple of shows coming up soon in Nov and Dec, so do check back!-Surreal-thedonutboynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587536.post-1161050137957505192006-10-16T18:46:00.000-07:002006-10-17T00:12:40.356-07:00The Return of March 12!Sup you peeps!!!Surreal is supporting the Return of March 12 this Thursday at Home Club. Do drop by if you’re free (or not). Other acts playing at Giants Must Fall, Vertical Rush, ETC, A Vacant Affair and of cos, March 12 (their comeback show!)Show starts at 8pm. It's $12 with 1st drink. Bring your friends, aching hearts and tired bodies.thedonutboynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587536.post-1158057013455377742006-09-12T03:24:00.002-07:002006-09-12T03:30:13.470-07:00gigs aheadwow... seems like ages since we updated anything. i guess everyone's just being too busy on their own. but here goes nothing.we will be having some special appearance at some school really really soon... infact it's this weekend. not sure if it's open to public... but yeah, i think we'll try to knock off some tracks. it will be like a warm up for all of us.along the next few months, we have gigs JohnChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04746196626658804312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587536.post-1158057013418116022006-09-12T03:24:00.001-07:002006-09-12T03:30:13.430-07:00gigs aheadwow... seems like ages since we updated anything. i guess everyone's just being too busy on their own. but here goes nothing.we will be having some special appearance at some school really really soon... infact it's this weekend. not sure if it's open to public... but yeah, i think we'll try to knock off some tracks. it will be like a warm up for all of us.along the next few months, we have gigs JohnChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04746196626658804312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587536.post-1149325175693021282006-06-03T01:58:00.000-07:002006-06-03T01:59:35.716-07:00JohnChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04746196626658804312noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587536.post-1147275249044247952006-05-10T08:33:00.000-07:002006-05-10T08:34:09.053-07:00Surreal, Vertical Rush, Shamejoanneshame and Furniture @ the E this weekendwakemeupmusic sents out an invite to everyone to join us at the Esplanade Outdoor Theatre for a week end of fun. this time, they are bringing along some friends....surreal(730pm) and vertical rush(845pm) will open the weekend on Vesak Day, followed by shamejoanneshame(730pm, 845pm) with vertical rush(10pm) and on sunday Furniture (730pm and 845pm)so come join us...JohnChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04746196626658804312noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587536.post-1146644571890919122006-05-03T01:13:00.000-07:002006-05-04T01:40:35.433-07:00Project Green Grass pics!!!Thanx to all you nice people who turned up at the Youth Park on Saturday. That was probably one of the most fun shows we've done in quite a while, so thanx for making it that fun. Shout outs to Vertical Rush, Electrico, West Grand Boulevard and A Vacant Affair for rocking the stage as well. For those who couldn't go, here's what you missed...Thanx to Djulian and tim for snapping away. Pics shown thedonutboynoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587536.post-1145244522178049622006-04-16T20:27:00.000-07:002006-04-16T20:28:42.186-07:00something differenthiglenn just got his hands on this. go go glennie van houston.hur hurJohnChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04746196626658804312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587536.post-1144423806874858882006-04-07T08:19:00.000-07:002006-04-07T08:30:06.890-07:00Project: GreenGrass @ Youth ParkProject: GreenGrass @ Youth Park– Keeping Our Music Scene Clean and Greenan event targeting urban youth in the independent music scene, will be the public launch of the movie “GreenGrass”, a film based on the true-life story of Glenn Lim.The event will be a 5 band concert featuring local, indie-music’s veteran acts like Electrico and Surreal, along side several up and coming acts, together with JohnChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04746196626658804312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587536.post-1141708545712035822006-03-06T21:12:00.001-08:002006-03-06T21:15:45.723-08:00Surreal @ Home - The photos!!!Sorry this took so long... All photos by Tim Wee, except the not-so-one of Luke...ahahahthedonutboynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587536.post-1141125853351701522006-02-28T03:21:00.000-08:002006-02-28T03:24:13.356-08:00we wanna thank all of you who came to the acoustic show... hope u guys had fun... photos coming soon...JohnChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04746196626658804312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587536.post-1140174352056139312006-02-17T03:05:00.000-08:002006-03-21T16:05:43.036-08:00Wake Me Up goes Acousticwe will be playing some acoustic songs along with set for glory and yes... special appearance by plainsunset!!!!!JohnChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04746196626658804312noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587536.post-1138376173056545082006-01-27T07:36:00.000-08:002006-01-27T07:43:20.386-08:00a review of our EPwe wanna appreciate nick for his effort.. check out his other reviews here Title: 'Fingerpointing'Artist: SurrealLabel: Wake Me Up MusicYear: 2005Website: www.myspace.com/surrealsingapore, www.wakemeupmusic.comSurreal comprises of a band of somewhat veterans in the local music scene who are bonded by a Christian kinship. In the past recent years, you would have caught them playing in all sorts ofJohnChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04746196626658804312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587536.post-1136823734524235042006-01-09T08:12:00.000-08:002006-01-09T08:22:14.540-08:00Stasis Shots!!!Hi people, just wanna give a HUGE shoutout to all the guys and gurls who came for Stasis 8. We didn't expect such a great crowd, considering the rain and all, but I bet you guys had a great time as well. Here are some of the shots, taken by our merch girl Mich.thedonutboynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587536.post-1135126403098922242005-12-20T16:42:00.000-08:002005-12-20T16:53:23.110-08:00Velocity @ Bukit Panjang shots!!!We had a blast playing with the other bands, and here are some of the shots.To Matt and his team, thanx again for inviting us and putting up a great show!Merry X'mas!!!thedonutboynoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587536.post-1135052355005848272005-12-19T20:17:00.000-08:002005-12-19T20:19:15.016-08:00Stasis 8Guiness Theatre, Substation 8 Jan 2006 1pm till 10pm $8 presale $10 @ the Door we'll be playing along side these great bands :Documentary in Amber Hamartia Ugly In The MorningSamanta The Pinholes Set For Glory The Leaven Trait Sleeve Dyna Turmoil Sally's Rejex The Subway StarsJohnChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04746196626658804312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587536.post-1135007195155300792005-12-19T07:45:00.000-08:002005-12-19T08:55:09.653-08:00DICKIES ENDORSEMENTwell, looks like 3 of us in the band have got our Christmas presents from Dickies! hah!thus, we ought to mention the following...SURREAL is proudly endorsed by DICKIES guitar accessorries (USA).like them? follow this link to find out more.... JohnChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04746196626658804312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587536.post-1134445602909027872005-12-12T19:42:00.000-08:002005-12-19T04:56:39.413-08:00Surreal Show update!!!Ok boys and girls, here's a lil update on our upcoming show.Event: Velocity @ Bukit Panjang.Date: Dec 20thTime: 5pm to 10pm (we're on at 7pm!)Place: ZhengHua Square (public square along Fajar Road, Bukit Panjang infront of block 434)Admission: $5From what we know, there're gonna be a couple more bands that will be playing too, but we're not sure who. In anycase, do make trip down. We're expectingthedonutboynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587536.post-1134271195533435752005-12-10T19:16:00.000-08:002005-12-10T19:22:57.763-08:00Surreal @ Giving Tree photos are up!!!The show was prety awesome, and it was such a blast to paly along side bands like The Leaven Trait, Westgrand Boulevard and Set For Glory. Here are some of the pics.thedonutboynoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587536.post-1133584797083127452005-12-02T20:35:00.000-08:002005-12-02T20:39:57.093-08:00Upcoming Shows!!!Hi nice people! We've got a couple of shows for this month, so do drop by.10th Dec - Giving Tree @ Tampines. We're playing along side great bands like Westgrand Boulevard, Vertical Rush, Kate Of Kale and many more! Admission is FREE.20th Dec - Bukit Panjang. We'll be giving more details really soon, so do check back.In case we don't see you at any of our shows, Surreal wishes you a blessed X'mas!!thedonutboynoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587536.post-1130528565241011962005-10-28T12:42:00.000-07:002005-10-28T12:42:45.246-07:00days aheadwell, things are going to be alittle interesting come december/january.first off, we would have a spoilt for choice of drummers... with milton coming home soon, mingjie (anaconda/59 minutes), and daren (vertical rush/sky in euphoria), we are looking at about 4 or 5 shows in this 2 months, and would be playing from the east to the west and back to the east again... yeah, probably a show in JohnChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04746196626658804312noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587536.post-1129879036328194972005-10-21T00:16:00.000-07:002005-10-21T00:17:16.333-07:00some promo vidJohnChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04746196626658804312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587536.post-1128411980160721392005-10-04T00:46:00.000-07:002005-10-04T00:46:20.176-07:00Asian Civilisation Museum Acoustic GigGordon and Jon Chan will be presenting some surreal favourites on acoustic, never done before! happening at the Asian Civilisation Museum8th Oct 200510 pm sharp!be there... and chill to the nite with us... together with Vertical Rush, Set For Glory and Elon Moreh.cheersJohnChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04746196626658804312noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587536.post-1126115675906359312005-09-07T10:53:00.000-07:002005-10-04T07:58:26.326-07:00masters of the seawe are sailing.... we are sailing....check here for more details...JohnChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04746196626658804312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587536.post-1125763537017096682005-09-03T09:02:00.000-07:002005-09-03T09:05:37.023-07:00very limited surreal teesonly available at the wmum shop. we hope to see if we can get it purchase online.... let's see how... cheersJohnChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04746196626658804312noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587536.post-1122106958138083792005-07-23T01:20:00.000-07:002005-08-18T09:37:40.123-07:00MY SPACEWe just got a MySpace page up, right here. Thanx to Sameer.thedonutboynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587536.post-1121702597516599612005-07-18T08:58:00.000-07:002005-07-18T09:03:17.520-07:00Hi peeps,Wanna give a huge shout out for all of you who were there on Saturday nite for our set at Baybeats. Thanx to all of you who got our CD. We're doing a 2nd printing of it, so it should be out sometime next week. We'll also be putting up some of the photos really soon. Our next show is at Sonic Fest 2005. For more info, check out www.sonicfest.netthedonutboynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587536.post-1121094998384209562005-07-11T08:15:00.000-07:002005-07-11T08:16:38.386-07:00baybeats 2005be sure to be there to catch us at 10pm at the Arena Stage!cheerssurrealJohnChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04746196626658804312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587536.post-1121012836296883582005-07-10T09:26:00.000-07:002005-07-11T09:45:55.466-07:00fingerpointing EPSurreal's Debut EPFingerpointing EP release date : 16 July 05click here for more infobe sure to grab a copy....JohnChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04746196626658804312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587536.post-1119373514200805302005-06-21T10:02:00.000-07:002005-07-10T09:14:50.386-07:00BAYBEATS 2005COPELAND, BRANDTSON, BRAND NEW SUNSET, ELECTRICO, CONCAVE SCREAM, SURREAL, VERTICAL RUSH, LOVE ME BUTCH, FURNITURE and more...When:15 Jul 2005 (Fri), 8.00 PM16 Jul 2005 (Sat), 5:30 PM17 Jul 2005 (Sun), 4.00 PMPERFORMANCE AREASVILLAGE[CANOPY]CHILLOUT STAGE[OUTDOOR THEATRE]THE ARENA[STAGE@POWERHOUSE]Treat yourself to non-stop indie music of various styles and genres by 30 local, JohnChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04746196626658804312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587536.post-1116258509041839022005-05-16T08:39:00.000-07:002005-06-02T07:13:56.240-07:00Heya peeps,We're gonna be on the july issue of Cleo magazine, do grab a copy of it sometime in Mid-June! Special thanx to Keat and Deon.We're also up from some really exciting shows in June...Love Me Butch CD LaunchOur good friends Love Me Butch will be releasing their 2nd album. Surreal will be opening the show with Tiramisu.Date: 10th JuneTime: Our set is about 2330hrs.Place: Rouge ClubBefore thedonutboynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587536.post-1113061048347245312005-04-09T08:31:00.000-07:002005-04-09T08:37:28.346-07:00Thanx to all of you who showed up at ThatFundThing in PLMGS. We're sorry our set was cut short, the residents were making noise about the noise...(pun intended). Special thanx to Tim, our soundguy who did a great job. Here are some of the shots...(All shots taken by Michelle)We might have another show in early June, so do check back for updates. New merch also on the way!!!thedonutboynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587536.post-1112024460884612542005-03-28T07:36:00.000-08:002005-03-28T21:33:14.776-08:00Hiya peeps,Here's the lowdown for our next show!ThatFundThing '05Date: 8th April (Friday)Time: Doors open at 6pmLocation: Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Secondary)Address: 15, Serangoon North Ave 1 (Next to Serangoon Secondary)Tix: $10 at the doorSPECIAL NOTE: THIS IS A GIRL'S ONLY EVENT. NO GUYS ALLOWED!!! Sorry guys, but this is a shool event so we gotta respect that. Bands playing:thedonutboynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587536.post-1111132846877487522005-03-18T00:00:00.000-08:002005-03-22T21:39:07.506-08:00The Hype show was a blast. Thanx to Davina and the peeps for a great job. Here are some of the shots of the gig...We might be playing again on April 8th, so do keep checking the site for updates on the gig details. A lot of nice people have been asking for our album. We are in the process of recording and writing new songs. Do support us by getting some of our merchandise cos this really helps usthedonutboynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587536.post-1110045280703125392005-03-10T04:20:00.000-08:002005-03-11T22:40:11.363-08:00Hiya folks! We're back in action after quite a long while. Here're the details for our upcoming show:Hype Magazine's 20th AnniversaryDate: March 17 (Thursday)Time: Doors open at 1900hrsLocation: Rouge Club (previously known as Papa Joe's)Tickets are $10 for advance tix, $12 at the door. (updated)If you want advance tickets, call Davina at 91122912. There's gonna lots of stuff up for grabs, like thedonutboynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587536.post-1099156552412631802004-10-30T10:11:00.000-07:002004-10-30T10:15:52.413-07:00rain rain go away guess that didn't happen.... we would like to thank all those who came and support local music during the weekend of Made in Singapore at the Esplanade... especially those who stayed back... plus the delays.... guess we'll be out of action again till December. Our australia tour couldn't pull thru as 3 of the our members couldn't have tight commitments to fulfill... but we are JohnChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04746196626658804312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587536.post-1095001295730750612004-09-12T08:01:00.000-07:002004-09-12T08:03:21.490-07:00Made In Singapore Made In Singapore Surreal will be peforming at the above event 22nd till 24th of Oct 2004 at the Esplanade. JohnChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04746196626658804312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587536.post-1093153659174527052004-08-21T22:46:00.000-07:002004-08-22T21:27:03.350-07:00groups! ok... let's group you up... go sign up... click here to join JohnChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04746196626658804312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587536.post-1092976985472680982004-08-19T21:40:00.000-07:002004-08-20T10:19:32.186-07:00recording saga continues and other stories Gordon and Jon will be hitting the studios next week to complete 2 more songs. we are excited about the recording, and if time permits, the band will be tracking another 4 songs soon in the coming months. i believe our debut album should be ready by end of the year or early next year. We just might release a special packaged limited Single Release soon.JohnChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04746196626658804312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587536.post-1091687809761168582004-08-04T23:36:00.000-07:002004-08-04T23:36:49.760-07:00Photos from Baybeats baybeats-second day:surreal by Heider JohnChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04746196626658804312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587536.post-1090600378116967952004-07-23T09:26:00.000-07:002004-07-23T09:32:58.116-07:00SF04 we will be rocking at Sonic Festival 2004 this year. date 31 July 2004 i think admission is $15 at the door. i think there are some cheaper priced tickets around... email us if you need info on that.... JohnChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04746196626658804312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587536.post-1090110103613465332004-07-17T17:20:00.000-07:002004-07-23T17:48:11.140-07:00woohoo! thanks everyone that came and we must say, you guys did better than us! will post pictures soon. meantime, you can check out photos by Liang at Baybeats2004... go go go JohnChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04746196626658804312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587536.post-1089311931748210792004-07-08T11:36:00.000-07:002004-07-08T11:39:27.050-07:00muff tee design the new design will be available at baybeats! JohnChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04746196626658804312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587536.post-1087305412683447132004-06-15T06:13:00.000-07:002004-07-08T11:40:30.643-07:00baybeats 2004 It's back, and we are playing on the 17th of July. Right before buddhistson and whence he came. THE ARENA Last Days of April (Sweden) Blueline Medic (Australia) SuperMarket Hero (Australia) Buddhistson (Japan) Whence He Came (Hong Kong) Love Me Butch (Malaysia) MUZE (Malaysia) Seven Collar T-Shirt (Malaysia) Electrico (Singapore) My Squared Circle (Singapore) Pension JohnChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04746196626658804312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587536.post-1080533982240400262004-03-28T20:19:00.000-08:002004-03-28T20:23:10.920-08:00surreal building industries by kevin b. (new orleans)JohnChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04746196626658804312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587536.post-1078511019309310462004-03-05T10:23:00.000-08:002004-03-07T17:33:40.090-08:00stick-alittle-here-and-there yes, adding to the series..... we've got our very first sticker..... thank you Just wanna thank all who were there early to catch the show. really appreciate it. hah! just glad that everyone had fun. It was a KICK-ASS show! power to the wakemeup crew and rsc..... and to everyone who came...... we'll take a break for the rest of march. and hopefully in April, we JohnChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04746196626658804312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587536.post-1077687462667859512004-02-24T21:37:00.000-08:002004-02-24T21:41:12.030-08:00the3lettersessions.b 3lettersessionsB - compilation CD Release show The long awaited 3lettersessions is back! first debut back in 2002, which was held at NUS-UCC which attracted almost all emo-indie-punk followers... it's finally back on it's 2nd installment. expect about 10 bands, including surreal, gloria, my squared circle, 59 minutes, marchtwelve (this will be their last show), elisebelle JohnChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04746196626658804312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587536.post-1077297763152583052004-02-20T09:22:00.000-08:002004-02-20T09:31:35.216-08:00gig opening if you have not notice..... surreal always plays first band... hah! might came too late anyways, yeah, we'll be starting off the show later at elements at 530pm sharp! and also the 3lettersessions at 330pm sharp! be there! JohnChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04746196626658804312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587536.post-1076647500998922712004-02-12T20:45:00.000-08:002004-02-17T06:32:36.030-08:00GIGS GIGS GIGS Here are some gig dates to take note of: 21st FEB It Takes A Kid To Know Venue : Elements (ANA HOTEL) Entry : $6 at the door Time: 5pm onwards Bands: Surreal No Direction Sky in Euphoria Electrico Shoe Size Nine MUZE (KL) organised by Awakening Productions and Rockstar Collective 3lettersessionsB - compilation CD Release show The long awaited 3lettersessions is back! JohnChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04746196626658804312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587536.post-1074227646813841642004-01-15T20:34:00.000-08:002004-01-18T09:53:20.296-08:00Pensionstate CD Launch 2 Date : 8Feb 2004 Time: 7:30pm door open Venue : Elements Club (ANA Hotel) Tickets : $6 pre-sale (available at wakemeupshop, lavanita, roxy, rastafari) $8 at the door Surreal is proud to open the show for them together with Sky in Euphoria and Kate of Kale Presented by Awakening Productions and 29 Cornflakes teeshirt our new design is out..... thanks to Ken..... our JohnChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04746196626658804312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587536.post-1074187440021814942004-01-15T09:24:00.000-08:002004-01-15T20:36:24.670-08:00Plainsunset Live : The Epilogue This is their last show Date : 7 Feb 2004 Time: 8pm Venue : The Substation, Guinness Theatre Tickets : $12 available only @ The Substation box office (available from 26th Jan onwards) Limited to 100 tickets Presented by Wakemeupmusic Produced by The Rockstar Collective Supported by The Substation, Awakening Productions for more info : email : info@JohnChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04746196626658804312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587536.post-1073882427825576502004-01-11T20:40:00.000-08:002004-01-11T20:42:14.483-08:00gigging ok guys..... we should be playing a few gigs in Feb..... one's set for on the 6th... another which we are planning would be on the 8th as well...... venue and info's not confirmed as yet..... we are meeting up tonight to sort all this out...... anyways, thanks for all the kind words and some of u guys whom we bumped into on the streets... they are very encouraging. plans would be that weJohnChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04746196626658804312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587536.post-1071942466444930682003-12-20T09:47:00.000-08:002003-12-20T09:49:03.610-08:00taxi stand takeover snaps we had the greatest time of our lifes...... the gig was at first alittle weird, we have no idea where we will be playing and all..... but it turned out, according to johnC, it's like an MTV film set..... hah! well, it all went well, despite the rain...... thanks to all who turned up, those that sang along. eric and the voiddeck crew...... we had a blasting JohnChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04746196626658804312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587536.post-1071679219233257472003-12-17T08:40:00.000-08:002003-12-17T08:45:16.246-08:00taxi stand takeover Surreal will be playing this saturday at the Far East Plaza Taxi Stand......!?! hah! come support k? we play at 5pm... Date:20-12-03 Time:2pm-6pm Where:Far East Plaza ( taxi stand) Fee:FREE! Who: Bands- Surreal Dead End! Lunchbox Sky In Euphoria One Wrong Turn Snix Stix(Malaysia) Hip-hop Dead Left Fo' Play JohnChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04746196626658804312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587536.post-1070471537025041512003-12-03T09:12:00.000-08:002003-12-03T09:13:12.076-08:00gigging WE ARE BACK AGAIN...... sorry for the lack of updates...... basically what happened the past month's that I (johnC) got married and yeah, went thru all the hectic planning and all and ended the month with the sweetest honeymoon in London, Madrid and Barcelona!...... ok, we are ready to gig soon! and probably our next appearance will be on the 20th of Dec! thus, if you see this, do JohnChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04746196626658804312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587536.post-1062437271087449602003-09-01T10:27:00.000-07:002003-09-01T10:27:51.060-07:00sonicfest it all went well, it's quite fun being the opening band for the festival... playing at 10am sharp...... guess we played to all the bands and crew..... haha JohnChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04746196626658804312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587536.post-1060713805154437562003-08-12T11:43:00.000-07:002003-08-12T11:43:25.023-07:00gigging well, not much coming by, just looking forward to sonicfest and probably the 3lettersession launch, yes, I think the 3lettersession's back after 2 years..... last held in NUS...... the 3 letter sessions B compilation will feature 14 bands. 1.buddhistson 2.whence he came 3.elisebelle tears 4.this body broken 5.plainsunset 6.surreal 7.pugjelly 8.marchtwelve 9.my squared circle 10.kate of JohnChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04746196626658804312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587536.post-1057252611094983222003-07-03T10:16:00.000-07:002003-07-03T10:16:51.080-07:00SONIC FEST 2003 Surreal is slotted to play at Sonic Festival 2003. Venue: BOYS BRIGADE CAMPUS HQ Date: 30 AUGUST 2003 Time: Festival Gates open at 1000hrs Other bands FORM (NZ) Summersalt (Durban, South Africa) Sonic Edge Band Seedbed Claire's Flower Shop One Authority Vertical Rush Cheapthrills CoREvival Sky In Euphoria JohnChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04746196626658804312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587536.post-1056943041028031832003-06-29T20:17:00.000-07:002003-06-29T20:17:44.493-07:00on the streets hah! winner of spot on the street contest..... ok, i'm just kidding... haha..... coolness..... we are really excited, we are mixing the songs now, and fingerpointing will be featured in the coming 3lettersession release..... JohnChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04746196626658804312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587536.post-958722852003-06-20T12:14:00.000-07:002003-06-20T12:14:29.376-07:00back! Surreal is back, jumping into the studios starting this coming monday. we'll be writing new materials, and hopefully we will be able to gig again in a month or 2. well, meantime, we wanna welcome Daren who's trying out standing in to play drums for us and we are all excited. it's been a long time, hope we are able to rock with other bands really soon....... meanwhile, we just got one of JohnChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04746196626658804312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587536.post-950425812003-05-29T10:39:00.000-07:002003-05-29T10:39:44.916-07:00releases surreal is slotted once again for the 3 letter sessions compilation. pretty exciting for this coming release. there will be releases from not only local bands but also bands from hong kong, malaysia and even japan..... look out for it we are currently planning to stop our hiatus as well, looking into going back into the jamming studios to get ready to rock again...... even tho milton's JohnChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04746196626658804312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587536.post-939010332003-05-06T19:21:00.000-07:002003-05-06T19:21:22.950-07:00planning it's been slow in the recording stage... everyone's been so busy..... but watch out... cos i think we are working on a split with My Squared Circle and think it's due after Oct...... cheers.. JohnChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04746196626658804312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587536.post-908599902003-03-17T08:03:00.000-08:002003-03-17T08:03:36.250-08:00Recording continue ok, time for updates..... not that we have many updates. hah! just got back from the studios..... gordon just layed down vocals for 2 tracks... for those who are interested, u can download them here 1)fingerpointing 2)the proposal song (right click, save target as... get u to hear the song without disruption hehe) JohnChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04746196626658804312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587536.post-898449162003-02-27T08:29:00.000-08:002003-02-27T08:29:40.170-08:00Recording We are currently still recording. some deals been put up on the board but we haven't decide on what we wanna do with the 4 tracks that we've recorded. So much so, i guess everyone in surreal is enjoying the hiatus. getting busy with our everyday life... Milton is in Brisbane... Gordon in MCM/Ngee Ann Poly..... Jon/Glenn/JohnC are just so busy with their work at Awake/Sonic Edge/JohnChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04746196626658804312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587536.post-888874502003-02-10T18:39:00.000-08:002003-02-10T18:41:46.000-08:00crave We would like to thank all who were there..... Crave altho not one of our best performance, but it marks the hiatus for the band as Milton leaves for Brisbane to further his studies. The rest of us are busy finishing the recording, and afterwhich, we'll be taking a break from gig-ing...... A big thank you all those who had so kind shown us support and encouragement so far... Do checkJohnChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04746196626658804312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587536.post-884777902003-02-03T08:26:00.000-08:002003-02-03T08:26:29.143-08:00grave 2003 opps... haha it's a NUS biz comm organised beach party happening at Sentosa. some top 40s dance tent, trance/techno tent... and they got a couple of bands to play at the chill out tent.... 6.00pm Farfetched 6.30pm Afro-Espanyol 7.00pm Surreal 7.30pm Plain Sunset 8.00pm Kel 8.30pm Vertical Rush 9.00pm Eniale 9.30pm Pug jelly more info at www.crave2003.cjb.net JohnChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04746196626658804312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587536.post-877973102003-01-21T11:43:00.000-08:002003-01-21T11:43:17.890-08:00recording we are finally going into the studios to record some tracks early next week..... currently working on some split release...... let's see where we end up...... JohnChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04746196626658804312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587536.post-870496882003-01-06T23:38:00.000-08:002003-01-06T23:38:07.626-08:00any KLUE on reviews? here's the gig review for our 03Jan gig at bangsar.... KLue - Your Klang Valley Guide have fun.... JohnChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04746196626658804312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587536.post-869892422003-01-05T19:55:00.000-08:002003-01-05T20:32:44.000-08:00KL TOUR II The KL Tour was a blast, even though only 2 shows, it's been intensed click here to view photos Thank you the Awake MY crew especially to Keng (one man show for both shows), the Awake SG crew (who helped out at the merch desk), My Squared Circles Boys, Elisebelle Tears (for sharing the same stage and attending the gig on the 2nd day) the rest of the bands, the people who bought our JohnChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04746196626658804312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587536.post-868382012003-01-02T10:55:00.000-08:002003-01-02T10:55:07.200-08:00KL TOUR 3rd january 2003 feat. Lickquid The Knil Army (not confirmed) Elisebelle Tears Boneless Mahoneys My Squared Circle (s'pore) Surreal (s'pore) 9pm onwards Soulcafe, Bangsar Baru (opposite Starbucks Coffee, Bangsar Baru) ADMISSION FREE! strictly no smoking, no alcohol & no drugs 4th january 2002 feat. tempered mental seven collar t-shirt sgt weener arms my squared circle surreal 4pm JohnChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04746196626658804312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587536.post-866655802002-12-29T10:58:00.000-08:002002-12-29T17:51:11.000-08:00Versus II wooo..... wat a gig, we definitely are just glad to be part of the gig, thanks to the Rockstar Collective and Soundschemers crew... such a blasting time... Thanks to all who bought our tee shirts..... we do have more of each size, just that we are saving some to sell when we are in KL this coming weekend. cheers..... JohnChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04746196626658804312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587536.post-861248422002-12-16T11:50:00.000-08:002002-12-26T18:59:50.000-08:00updates first off, thank you those who signed in the guestbook (i thought it's almost dead)..... or left a comment somehow...... Our show next weekend would be a blast, we will be selling our tee-shirts (very first design), printing just maybe 20 or so, probably Small, Medium and Large sizes. bring some extra pocket money if u can..... NOW AVAILABLE! @ S$52 but for u guys special... $12 only JohnChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04746196626658804312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587536.post-857790422002-12-10T04:38:00.000-08:002002-12-18T12:12:51.000-08:00Versus II Whence He Came (Hong Kong) I Am David Sparkle Lunchbox Return To Fall Tiramisu Surreal Moods Seven Sundays Marigold Ecrus Garage Radium Rags Serenade Date : 29 Dec 2003 Time : 2 - 9 pm Venue : Substation Garden Ticket prices : S$5 (Presale) S$7 (Door), Free Entry For First 20 before 2:30pm Tickets Available at Cuscaden Pub, Roxy, Lavanita, Muzika Records, Rastafari (Far East Plaza) JohnChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04746196626658804312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587536.post-856041922002-12-06T11:09:00.000-08:002002-12-06T11:09:34.910-08:00baybeats Baybeats Come join us in the biggest alternative music event of the year. We will be playing on 8th Dec. 4:15pm......second band, actually wanted to play first band..... but then, farizwan dun allow...... hahaha JohnChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04746196626658804312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587536.post-853859052002-12-02T09:51:00.000-08:002002-12-02T10:27:14.000-08:00Stasis V just wanna say a big thank you to everyone who were there at Stasis V, hope u guys enjoyed the set. although ½ the band were playing at some other function earlier that day and also were sorta sick.....especially glenn..... just we enjoyed ourselves... hope to see u guys soon at Baybeats. we will be playing on the 8th of Dec at ard 5pm i think..... btw, we were not formed in Jurong...JohnChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04746196626658804312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587536.post-844843512002-11-13T11:12:00.000-08:002002-11-13T16:57:47.000-08:00gig league 1 dec - Stasis V @ substation 8 dec - Baybeats @ Esplanade 29 dec - Gig @ substation 2 Jan - KL 3 Jan - KL JohnChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04746196626658804312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587536.post-843210582002-11-10T09:39:00.000-08:002002-11-16T09:38:21.000-08:00STASIS V just got a confirmation that we'll be playing in Stasis V date: Dec 1st time: 3pm onwards venue: substation garden will be playing along side Tiramisu Force Vomit Plainsunset Astreal Cesspit Aphelion Soul Fusion Trent Aetherial Lazy Jane Last Transition JohnChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04746196626658804312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587536.post-839922532002-11-03T22:37:00.000-08:002002-11-20T11:48:14.000-08:00coming shows well, still tieing down details but looks like it's gonna be a busy month for the members of surreal in December..... first of, we will be playing in the biggest alternative music festival so far..... Baybeats. Come join us in the biggest alternative music event of the year. We will be playing on 7 Dec. 3 days of rock and roll + Drum n Bass! 2 stages Arena (stage @ coach park) JohnChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04746196626658804312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587536.post-839818152002-11-03T18:06:00.000-08:002002-11-03T18:07:16.000-08:00reviews somehow or rather bumped into this review that i told i probably read it 1 year too late..... haha! anyways, this is a review written by Marcus Wong last year i assume... haha..... emo sessions @ university cultural centre JohnChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04746196626658804312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587536.post-837218532002-10-29T08:15:00.000-08:002002-10-29T08:15:17.936-08:00we want to rock u even tho in the midst of all this heavy schedules and all, we are ooking out for gigs to play in..... and also, we should be going into the studios in Jan..... saving money..... donations are welcomed..... :) JohnChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04746196626658804312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587536.post-830663542002-10-16T08:52:00.000-07:002002-10-16T09:42:05.000-07:00thank you Wow, the set was great, just wanna thank you all who went down to the gig, the organisers, the sound ppl, rest of the other bands (Gloria did an amazing set) and yar, the friends that came all the way...... guess we all had fun didn't we... thank you..... enjoy some photos as well..... click here JohnChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04746196626658804312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587536.post-829288732002-10-13T11:56:00.000-07:002002-10-13T11:56:31.593-07:00updates somehow, i wonder if anyone reads this. we have been getting into talks with some bands to do a split EP. things looks great. just at this point saving money for recording, hopefully, we can finish this split EP project before milton leaves for aussieland next year. speaking of which, guess we are getting ready for a new drummer to join us in the near future. but till then, we are JohnChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04746196626658804312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587536.post-819182782002-09-21T10:20:00.000-07:002002-10-10T19:52:41.000-07:00A 100 PHONS yapz, this is the NUS show i've been talking about...... hope to see u guys there... Date : 16 Oct 2002 Time : 7pm Venue : The Forum under the NUS Central Library Entry : Free we'll be rocking the stage together with these great bands: Gloria pension state bhelliom Iron Fist JohnChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04746196626658804312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587536.post-813392892002-09-08T20:12:00.000-07:002002-09-21T10:15:53.000-07:00Shows It's sad....... just got news that Localpallooza 2002's been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. Do watch out for Surreal on 16th Oct. A gig's been in making and it's somewhere in NUS...... cheers... JohnChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04746196626658804312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587536.post-803122922002-08-16T02:01:00.000-07:002002-08-26T18:45:28.000-07:00Localpallooza 2002 Perfect 10 98.7fm 22nd Sep 2002 NYC Youth Park Time : 4pm-10pm ALL AGES FREE we'll be rocking the stage together with these great bands: Plainsunset Gloria My Squared Circle Fishtank Force Vomit Opposition Party Astreal Pug Jelly Big Red Moment (replaces Soul Zero Foundry) JohnChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04746196626658804312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587536.post-781366052002-06-24T09:18:00.000-07:002002-06-24T09:18:01.240-07:00Localpallooza 2002 We have been confirmed for Localpallooza this coming Sept the 8th. will be writing and practising really hard for that. more updates to come. JohnChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04746196626658804312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587536.post-780684322002-06-22T10:35:00.000-07:002002-06-22T10:35:24.400-07:00photo shoot out we took a couple of band poser shots today....haha and this is what we've got JohnChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04746196626658804312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587536.post-779899182002-06-20T11:40:00.000-07:002002-06-20T11:42:09.000-07:00Yap! We are back!!!! Eversince subc-emo sessions, we though we would take a clean break for good, having been so busy with our work at awakening. since then, the line up (formerly Wen, John Heng, Gordon, Glenn, JOhnC) has been changed since we regrouped. well, we have Milton (Blyss) on drums and Jon Chan (Plainsunset) on second guitars now, and looks like we are quite set on this present line upJohnChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04746196626658804312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587536.post-779867592002-06-20T10:27:00.000-07:002002-06-24T22:34:48.000-07:00KL TRIP the second illusions gig was great, played with This Body Broken, Fallen Leaves, Reverse Gravity and Love Me Butch. Gig was organised by Awakening KL here are some photos of Surreal @ Soul Cafe KL, Bangsar JohnChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04746196626658804312noreply@blogger.com0