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Wah Lok Founder of Tabernacle Music
Wah Lok has been a worship leader in Full Gospel Tabernacle since 1981. Over the last 22 years, he has written more than 80 songs. He holds a Masters Degree in Engineering, and worked as an Engineer, and later as a Senior General Manager of a steel company for 14 years. In 1999, he responded to God's call to full time service and took the position as Principal of Tung Ling Seminary. Currently, he writes and teaches extensively on areas related to music and worship. Wah Lok has released 2 albums entitled "Every Time I Pray" and
"Shining Stars". His songs have made a significant impact in Taiwan, China, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Singapore.
Wah
Lok's Albums
Shining
Stars contains 12 of WahLok's original
songs. WahLok has emerged as an anointed songwriter who
captures moments of history in songs. The title track "Shining Stars"
was written for Tung Ling Seminary graduating students.
The song "She moves her feet to dance"
is about how a young girl who was paralyzed, was
miraculously healed when the church prayed. Another song "Beside You"
was written for a friend who had terminal cancer. The song
encourages us to stand with our friends who are terminally
ill. This album contains powerfully anointed songs which
will touch and change lives.
Every Time I Pray
is Wah Lok's debut album released in April 2001.
The album consists of 12 songs, 11 of which are written by him.
The title song "Every Time I Pray", written in 1981
has touched millions of lives in Asia and is a powerful and
anointed song on prayer.
The album is available at the following places:-
Malaysia
Salvation., Glad Sounds,
Chosen Treasure, TWPH, Caanaan Land, .MPH
Singapore
Mount Hermon
Distributers,
Salvation
Hong
Kong
Tien Dao, New Chapter
Favoured Chick – Barbara Tipper

(14 song lyrics written by Barbara Tipper, 9 melodies written by Ng Wah Lok and 5 melodies written by Barbara Tipper) Favoured Chick is Barbara Tipper's debut album with 14 of her original lyrics. 9 melodies in this album were written by Malaysian songwriter Ng Wah Lok and the balance 5 melodies by Barbara herself. Wah Lok also helped as the Executive Producer for the melodies he composed. The album was produced in Malaysia by Timothy Lee.
The title track Favoured Chick is a very catchy song about how we are very special in God's eyes. The album cover actually shows Barbara dressed as a “favoured chick”. Lighthouse is a very passionate song about God's direction in our lives. God is our lighthouse especially during the stormy periods of our lives. This song has jazzy feel and was performed by Filipino jazz singer Esther Rebano. Immanuel Waltz is a Christmas song about dancing during the birth of Jesus. Barbara crafted the lyrics of this song creatively and Wah Lok has actually put a waltz beat to the melody. Birds and Bees is children's song. The song is about various animals, people and all creation praising God.
Barbara's own melodies have a fun side to them. Her song Don't forget to bring your umbrella is an illustration of our walk in this world. There will always be rain and hence we need God's umbrella. In another of her songs called Alias, she shares about how God gives all of us a new name when we become children of God.
Favoured Chick is a very interesting album with excellent lyrics and melodies. Barbara displays an ability to write interesting, creative and philosophical lyrics.
E mail :
barbaratipp e r@hotmail.com - Barbara Tipper
Website :
www.angelfire.com/realm2/ g slworship/album.htm
Cathryn Loh, worship pastor
Cathryn's love for the performing arts started at age 3, when she first went on stage to sing ‘O Christmas Tree'. Then, she played the organ for church at 13 and has never looked back.
Growing up, her call to the arts has intensified as she feels that God constantly inspires her with fresh visions and ideas. Her dream now is to rally a team of like-minded people in the area of music, dance, drama as well as media and inspire them to excel in their service to God. This led her to co-found 1 a.m. back in 2002.
Intertwined with her love for arts, is her passion to see young people live life purposefully. She is the Director of Campus Friends Bhd, a company that organizes programs to develop youths. She constantly challenges young people to maximize their God-given potential, so that they will not merely exist for temporal pleasures.
She also attended PTCM (Pastoral Training Center Malaysia) in 2000 and was asked to teach the Worship module the following years. From there, it led to various engagements to conduct worship seminars and concerts.
Besides concerts, musicals and movies, Cathryn loves handicrafts and being up to date with fashion. She enjoys discovering new things through window shopping and traveling. But top on her list is getting to know people so that she can add to their lives and spur them unto greatness.
E mail: writeus@1 a m.com.my
Website : www.1 a m.com.my
Kelvin Lim, worship director
At the age of 13, during a church camp, Kelvin or Kel, as we call him, heard an audible voice saying, “You will be playing for Me”. Knowing that it was a call from God, he went on to take up organ lessons. As he learned, he began writing down songs impressed upon him.
Growing up, he was involved in local church worship ministries, which led him to co-found Joshua Race Ministry (JRM). Kelvin helmed it as their main keyboardist. The band pioneered the local Christian band worship scene and produced a total of 3 albums, i.e. “Unity” (1992), “Heavenbound” (1996) and “Experiment” (1999), which was recorded under the international record label, Sony. This led them to be nominated in the local Grammy's equivalent, the AIM awards in 2000. Due to different commitments, the band members went their separate ways in 2001.
Kel is the co-founder of 1a.m, a businessman and loves serving God as a worship minister, composer, producer and music arranger. His mission in life is to inspire music and worship; build a business empire and raise visionaries to advance the kingdom of God.
E mail : writeus@ 1 am.com.my
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Featured Artists
William Kok
Accomplished guitarist, William Kok is gifted with the ability to play a complete musical arrangement all on one guitar. He has an ability to juggle the bass, melody, rhythm, harmony and other guitar techniques to create an illusion that there is more than one guitarist playing. In year 2004, he released his debut guitar solo album The Music Maker. In the same year, he won an award in the Malaysian Christian Music festival for his unique guitar solo with the winning song Amazing Grace. In year 2005, he released his second guitar solo album Every Time I Pray. His calling and vision is to produce praise and worship songs with guitar solos and train others to discover the musical expressions of a guitar. William serves as a guitarist in his home church Aglow Assembly for the last 10 years and frequently conducts guitar workshops as well as performs publicly with his guitar.
Website:
www.music-maker.biz.ly
E mail:
kok_william@hotmail.com
Patrick Leong
Patrick Leong is no stranger in the Malaysian music scene. He sang lead vocals for the song "Silenced by You Love" in Wah Lok's album Every Time I Pray . He has also sung back up vocals for some of Malaysia 's top secular stars like Siti Nurhaliza and Sheila Majid.
However, his major break came when he was invited to perform the song Angel Tears at a Concert for Peace at Pangkor Laut, together with Luciano Pavarotti himself. Among the distinguished guests in the audience was Malaysia's Prime Minister, Dr. Mahatir and Malaysian billionaire, Tan Sri Francis Yeoh. Angel Tears is a beautiful song written by New York Artist and Painter , Vy De Fonsey as a dedication to Sept 11 victims. Patrick Leong helped compose the music for the song. Patrick Leong's outstanding performance of Angel Tears is milestone for a Malaysian Artiste.
Patrick has now launched his own solo Gospel album For Your Love. He wrote all the songs in the album. He has also set up his own recording label Oops Asia. With his distinctive voice, this talented singer/songwriter is already making a major impact in the Gospel music scene
Email: pleongks@yahoo.com
Website:
www.oops-asia.com
Lucy L
After releasing her first SAND album ( SAND means Saved for A New Destiny ) in June 2002, Lucy L has now released her second SAND album entitled DREAMS on Sept 12, 2004 under her own recording label Masterpiece Music. Originating from Penang, Lucy has again gathered a team of young musicians and singers from several churches to do this recording.
In the title track DREAMS, Lucy brings a message that we must all dare to dream the impossible dream especially if our dreams are given by God. The song I BELIEVE is probably the best song in the album. It is a great worship song and arranged with some very interesting ethnic music. It has a very creative arrangement and will surely catch the listener by surprise. Lucy has also used some songs by other writers namely Daniel and Raymond. Daniel wrote and sung lead vocals for the song TURNING AROUND. This song has excellent guitar work and will have an instant appeal with the youth. Others who performed lead vocals were Jessica, Vallery and Celine.
All the songs were recorded in HITS Recording Studio in Penang except Dreams and I Believe which were recorded at Sonique Productions by upcoming Music Producer Nick Lee who recently returned from the United States. All the songs were mastered at Sonique Studio by Nick Lee himself. Make sure you do not miss out on this exciting youth album.
Lucy L is presently the music director of Georgetown Baptist Church. She also serves in the Youth Ministry in her church.
E mail :
ngkafly@hotmail.com
Website:
www.masterpiecemusic.com.my
Juwita Suwito
Born in Melaka, of
Indonesian-Singaporean descent, Juwita has been
performing since her early years in church groups and
also as a soloist. She not only grew up singing but
also plays the piano, for which she earned a
Performance Certificate at age 15 and an Associate
Teachers Diploma at age 17.
Juwita professional induction in the Malaysian music
industry came at age 19 where she began to back
leading local artistes at various functions, mega
concerts, prominent award shows and albums recordings.
She also released several singles Part of a Fool,
Time Restless, Breathe Again in Taiwan and Take
Me On in Malaysia.
Juwita’s major breakthrough came in June 2004 when she
released her debut solo album Brand New World.
One may be wondering why it took so long for someone
to discover this beautiful voice. Perhaps, they have
saved the best for last. Juwita wrote 5 songs in this
album herself. One of her own outstanding songs,
You in me is a beautiful ballad. Juwita rendered
this song with such emotion and precision, it will
certain touch the hearts of the listener. Another
beautiful song is Part of a fool written by a
Taiwanese song writer. SMS is modern and catchy
song. In the last track, Benediction, Juwita
displays her extraordinary vocal ability. The lead
vocals and harmony of Benediction are
beautifully executed.
Brand New World is produced by Juwita’s brother
Aubrey Suwito, who himself is a sought after music
producer . Aubrey has selected fine musicians like
Steve Thornton, Andy Peterson, Jamie Wilson and Lewis
Pragasam to play for this album.
E mail :
oops.asia@oops-asia.com
Website :
www.oops-asia.com
Lim Chee Peng
Chee
Peng comes from the Trinity Baptist Church, Alor
Star (famous for the Superkids and Fungates) and has
been serving in the ministry of music since he was 15
years old. He leads worship, plays the piano as well
as write worship songs for his church. Belonging to a
church so involved in children’s ministry, Chee Peng
and his pastor Clarine Chun has now released an album
entitled “COOL”. The songs in the album are certainly
“cool” and will be well received by children. Chee
Peng wrote most of the songs for the album and sang
all the lead vocals. So keep an eye on this artiste
whose songs will certain make an impact, especially on
the children’s ministry.
E-mail:
limcheepeng@yahoo.com

Andy Yeoh
Andy
Yeoh is a member of ACTS Church, and is the lead
singer and songwriter for the band Altered Frequency.
Altered Frequency recently released their debut album
Exalt and are already well known in Malaysia, having
performed at many concerts across the country. Andy
has an amazing ability to bring life into any concert
and interacts very well with the crowd. With his
ability to capture audiences with live performances as
well as his song writing skills, he is certainly a
rising star in Malaysian Gospel Music.
E-mail:
alteredfrequency@yahoo.com
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