OPIUM – Artistic Expressions by French and Malaysian Artists
Synopsis OPIUM is a journey about perspective and taking risks. A risk is worth taking when the benefits could change your life. A risk is worth taking when you are driven by dreams, passion and courage. Reflective of a past that has tinges of dark but endearing memories is the soul behind OPIUM. Memories based […]
HANDS Fundraising Concert – Inspiring 1000
Synopsis Raising funds for 1,000 students to have the opportunity to attend the HANDS International Drumming Festival, Kaleidoscope IV in September 2016 the HANDS Percussion ensemble has organised ‘Inspiring 1000’, a fund-raising concert. The 90 minute programme will feature guest artists who will perform with HANDS in some of their classic pieces including ‘Drumbeat Inferno’, […]
Ju Percussion Group Asia Tours
Synopsis The Ju Percussion Group (JPG) is a contemporary world class percussion group. Founded by percussionist Ju, Tzong-Ching in January 1986, it is the first professional percussion group in Taiwan. Following Ju’s direction, the JPG is now renowned worldwide for its innovative blending of East and West, traditional and contemporary. Presented by HANDS Percussion, on […]
Kaleidoscope III – HANDS Drumming Festival: Rhythm of the Heart
Synopsis Once we were very familiar with melodyOnce we struck chords and rhythms naturally But since birth we no longer recallOur mother’s heartbeat that made us happyWhen two hearts beat simultaneously Melody, rhythm, and tempo – from the beginning – were of the heartAnytime and anywhere always there our beating heartBut when the head dominates […]
Tchaikovsky on Gamelan
Synopsis The gamelan was initially introduced to the HANDS PERCUSSION TEAM in mid-2007 as an addition to their repertoire of percussive mediums. The main purpose was to explore the gamelan’s creative and rhythmic artistry, inspiring HANDS to push musical boundaries not only rhythmically, but also melodically. Tchaikovsky on Gamelan is an epilogue to the contemporary […]
The NEXT 2014
Synopsis Having rocked the stage in November 2012 with their performance of THE NEXT, HANDS proved that they are on the right path of ‘Trending Percussive Music’ by winning awards for Best Original Composition, Best Musical Director, Best Solo Performance (Instrumental), Best Group Performance (Instrumental) and Best Production Values at the 10th BOH Cameronian Arts […]
Lafaz Gema – featuring HANDS 2
Synopsis Poetry immerses the heart of hearts, feeling of feelingsReflecting the world’s perspective of the poet.Poetry recites touching words,Among audiences, readers and reciters.Gentleness and firmness of the percussion, within the sound of music,Which drummers bring forth, through their insightful strokes.Its rhythm, its connotation, shake our soul,Among the audience, readers and reciters.Reciting the sonnet of drums,Combined […]
HANDS Fundraising Concert – Summer In Francaise
Synopsis A concert held to raise funds for a ‘Summer in France’ where HANDS was invited to perform at the International Folklore Festival in Martigues, a southern French commune. The first half of the concert showcases some of the pieces from their existing repertoire which HANDS will be performing at the festivals in France, and […]
HANDS 15th Anniversary Carnival
Synopsis 2012 marks HANDS 15th year in the performing arts industry and in celebrating this ‘15th Anniversary’ a series of events have taken place to celebrate this milestone. In February, world renowned dance troupe, ‘Cloud Gate Dance Theatre’ of Taiwan held concerts in Penang and Kuala Lumpur, ‘Kaleidoscope II – HANDS Drumming Festival’ was showcased […]
The NEXT
Synopsis HANDS is no stranger to musical collaborations, bizarre performances, unconventional styles and music. Despite this, there are instances when a performance is not quite what is hoped for. They continue to work to create the ultimate blend. Inspired by popular South East Asian traditional dances and music, THE NEXT showcases a fusion of movement […]
Souls in Love – HANDS 15th Anniversary
Synopsis If our souls can be weighed, how much is given to love?No one remains alone forever. We are bound by love.Love is familiar. It is a part of us as we live and breathe, at every waking moment.Yet, can any of us truly grasp its meaning? Is there even a meaning to love?Some say […]
Kaleidoscope II – HANDS International Drumming Festival
Synopsis The second HANDS International Drumming Festival, KALEIDOSCOPE II will be held in March this year. The festival this time is held in conjunction with a year long celebration, to mark HANDS 15th Anniversary this year. Besides performances by Hands 1 and Hands 2, several local drumming groups have been invited to participate such as […]