I'll be leaving for Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, for a performance on the 4th of September and returning on the 8th. Apparently I'll be playing the violin for a pop-concert in Genting Highlands. I know it's going to be dumb, but perhaps it'll be interesting.. Shan't expect too much out of it lest I get disappointed.

Speaking of which, LY and Jamie will both be in KL at the same time as well; LY for a military music thing and Jamie to guest-play with the MPO. Sigh, it seems as though their engagements there are far more interesting than mine.

Call me a snob, but I've never liked playing pop/rock music in a string ensemble. I just think it's degrading for the musicians to do so. I guess that's much worse than being in an orchestra pit, playing for Broadway musicals...

A while ago before I set up Plink, Plonk, Plunk I posted this on my other blog. I know these people make loads of money, but can what they play be considered music? I haven't come across any crossover musician performer that I've really respected. Bah!