Music Never Die

The "Live Band Singing Activity for Senior Citizens @ Bt Merah Town Centre" banner displayed at the entrance of the Bukit Merah Food Centre.

When I visited Bukit Merah Food Centre on 13 December, 2011 (Tuesday) for my favorite "teochew muay" stall for dinner, I was attracted by the melodious sound of music from a concrete stage platform facing the Bukit Merah Central: Amphitheatre in front of Blk 166 Bt Merah Central.

Sections of the audience seated on the concrete steps of the open-air amphitheatre to enjoy their free entertainment with the family after their dinner. (Photos above and below).

The stage was well-lighted with good quality sound system. On the stage were also four musicians - a drummer, an electronic organist, a trumpeter and a base guitarist for musical accompaniment.

Jin Siang, 64 belting out a Mandarin sentimental song in his loud and powerful voice. He is a retiree and enjoyed his singing activity at the Radin Mas Community Centre.

Although retired from regular job, his love for music doesn't retire with him.

Mr Francis Woo, 50, Director of Red Star Musical Band, is the leader of the "Senior Citizens Singing Group" of the combo band. The 10 members, ladies and gentlemen aged over 50, practise regularly at the Radin Mas Community Club in the evening. Most of them are now retired.

The singing activity at Bukit Merah Centre commenced on 6 December, 2011 and scheduled every Tuesday from 7.30 pm to 9.45 pm at the same venue. The details are mentioned on the publicity banner (the mast photo above).

The weekly event is jointly organised by Radin Mas AAC, Bukit Merah Central RC, Bukit Merah CC, Radin Mas CC and Bukit Merah Central Merchants and Hawkers Association.

On a separate topic related to music lovers among friends, my "Friends of Yesterday" (FOYer) meet occasionally for sing-along sessions as The Happy Wanderers .

Fellow FOYer Andy Lim, creator of the Singapore 60s: Andy's Pop Music Influence blog inspires our music lovers, young and old.

William Shakespeare said:

If music be the food of love, play on;
Give me excess of it.