Here’re the videos of our set that day, as recorded by one man army, Ron of Gigvideos fame.

Setlist
1. Absolute Beginners
2. Always A Way
3. Some Girls
4. Paperbag Girls
5. Mr And Mrs
6. Amsterdam (Chinatown)

Absolute Beginners

Always A Way

Some Girls

Paperbag Girls

Mr And Mrs

Amsterdam (Chinatown)

Electrico on fire during their set

Leeson just had the tremendous opportunity to play at the Music Matters Advertising Forum last night alongside Singapore greats like Electrico, Stomping Ground, Inch and Don Richmond. It all started with Des from Electrico asking if we would like to play, and seeing how we were short on gigs this year, we excitedly agreed.

Last night was rather special only because it was rather nostalgic in the sense that the band was reminiscing all the fun over the years. I guess that was aided when Bryan from RazorTV interviewed us, and allowed us to take stock of everything we’ve done. From recording our two EPs to playing in some of the best local music venues in Singapore. We never did get the critical mass that would make us massively popular, but what a journey it’s been so far! I’m very very thankful that the band has been blessed so much.

Y’know, strip away the glitz and glamour of the so-called rockstar lifestyle.. and the things that last are the friendships we’ve made and the growth we’ve made as musicians. I think at the end of the day, that’s what we’ve enjoyed and allowed us to last as long as we have, especially when it’s been such a core part of our lives.

As I was telling Thomas, our guitarist, when we first started the band, the idea of the band defined us. It made us who we were individually because it was cool to be in a band, and everything we did, we did for the lifestyle or thrill of being in one. But over the years as maturity grows, I think we’ve each started to define the band, and that’s a big step. Because life is bigger than being in bands, music is bigger than being in bands.. and that’s how we’ve constantly stayed happy over the years.

Originally, I wanted to type something reflective in here, but I got distracted leaving facebook messages to people that matter but are too far away, listened to the new Jadiid album and now having Yukimi Nagano’s music recommendation play in the background.

I’ve forgotten nights like these. Music and writing, where the words pulse along to the flow of the scanting melodies in the background. Well, maybe just for once, I’m indulging myself again.

In my increased free time, there are so many things I want to do, so many half finished endeavors, I’m beginning to wonder about the mantra “It’s the journey that matters”, and more concerned about “It’s not how you start, but how you finish.”

But I suppose I got distracted with all my entertainment utilities, they really are a productivity buster. Forty two level increments on Borderlands, and a couple of UFC fights and various movies, TV shows, etc.. and I am more knowledgeable about various pop culture that will not aid me if I ever needed to perform the Heilmlich Maneuver.

Well, here I am indulging my typing/writing again. Isn’t it funny that most writers today, actually type when they need to publish? Oh, I’m not really a writer, it doesn’t make me any money, so let’s not make that comparison.

So I guess there’s always tomorrow to continue with blog designing, learning to use recording software/hardware and practicing more music. Increasingly, I find it very important to have some sort of a craft, just so I can define myself better, so that I fit into a genre at the music store.

16 Dec’09

+/- {PLUS/MINUS} @ Home Club

12 Jan’10

Yeah Yeah Yeahs @ The Esplanade

13 Jan’10

Cat Power @ The Esplanade

Feb’10

The Xx

Muse

Time to find that job and finance those gigs!