Sunday, August 17, 2008

Malaysian Artistes For Unity (MAFU)

I found their website, Malaysian Artistes For Unity.

On the intro:

Bored. so he telephoned a few friends. “how about getting together to make an anti-racism national unity song and music video?” all said yes without hesitation. not because pete threatened them with a sharp and rusty knife. but only because they love malaysia.

The contingent swelled to 52 people a few days later. it included filmmakers, dancers, singers, producers, musicians, actors, entrepreneurs, designers, footballers, activists, celebrities, students and a florist. nobody would be paid. yet they were enthused. not because they were high on speed. only because they love Malaysia.

They gathered to record the song. it had a catchy chorus and was able to induce a mass sing-along. everyone was happy when it was done. they named it ‘here in my home’. then more people joined. the party now included more than 120 people. but the budget remained exactly zero. it seems even the spreadsheet loves malaysia.

Everyone turned up for the video shoot. much fun was had and friendships made. video editors went to work after the shoot was done. both the recording and the video would be given away for free. a gift to the nation. from those who love malaysia to those who feel the same.

did you ask what this is all about?

it’s about love.

Salute to them.

mp3_Here in My Home
MTV_Here in MyHome

5 comments:

chimin said...

but why can't eat guava?

Ken Teh said...

guava makes you 'lao sai', so cannot eat too much, kaka...

Janice Ong said...

Thanks for the gadjet above :)

Consider adding a shoutbox?

Ken Teh said...

I will shout till the box breaks i think, kaka...

Maybe next time, one by one ya.

Janice Ong said...

hahaha, okok