Chips A-hoy!
We are just back from Kuala Lumpur, a full day marathon it was. Let's revisit the highlights of the trip, brothers and sisters-
Harris left home at about 11.20 am yesterday (14-Jul), and fetched Fad, Am, and Zaihas on the way. Things went pretty normal until Jabatan Kerja Raya decided that the only road we know leading to Ajax's house need a fresh layer of asphalt that day. We got chased away by the contractor (hmph) and ended up going around a Chinese cemetery, factories, and other people's houses for 30 minutes before we discovered that an altenate route to Ajax's house was only nearby, duh.
So finally we got everyone into the car, 5 guys in all (we were due to meet up with Shah in Kuala Lumpur as he was already up there for work-related matters), and left for Kuala Lumpur at about 1 pm plus. We pulled over at Pagoh exit, and had a hearty meal thanks to Ajax's, Fad's, and Harris' home supplies.
We arrived at Gigger's @ Paul's Place at about 5.30 pm, and Shah arrived about 30 minutes after that, we hung out, observed Rajoo's Flour Mill in minute details, and made fun of Ajax's newly purchased mask with blue eyeshadows and no nostril holes. Such a deadly mask. Brandon (the organizer) arrived at about 7 pm, we had a good soundcheck session, and played second after Tyre Pancit at about 9 pm. The bands played at ground floor this time. Zaihas kept commenting about this weird less known Vax amplifier he played through, which to his surprise, sounded quite good! The crowd was not big, but really supportive. We passed our EP copies around to our newfound friends, and set off towards KL Jam Asia at about 10 pm.
We almost got lost on the way, but suddenly Am received some inspiration from unknown sources, suddenly highlighting places that he had been in when he studied in Kuala Lumpur. Am had since then doubles as our official ahli nujum (astrologer), because in addition to being our official photographer, he also conveys messages from the unknown/netherworld to assist our travel- weird stuff if you ask us. He told us he studied in Bangsar, and bathed in Kepong. Now we wonder where he got his teeth brushed back then.
We reached KL Jam Asia at about 11 pm, and took some time to get a decent parking place for Harris' and Shah's cars. We met up with Amir, and 18SGG was bashing the stage as we went in. Tremendously awesome band. We played last, and crowd support was great. We were very glad for the fact that Alex The Chinx and Ayid Roar In The East from Revenge were present to support us. Thanks brothers for making it all happen!
Had a cool mamak session with most of the bands/good friends present, and Ajax attempted contact with Abg Rom of ROTTW for an interview session and meeting up. Yup, we got the appointment, and we left for Batu Caves at about 2 am. Shah needed to head back to his hotel as his family were there.
As usual, we relied partly on Am's ahli nujum skills to get us to Batu Caves. We met Abg Rom at his office at about 3 am. He shocked us all by taking a candid shot of us as he came down the stairs! Unpredictable fellow. Hahaha.
We had a good nasi lemak session and interview, and Ayid and Alex arrived shortly afterwards after somehow managing to refill their car's empty gas tank. It was a fun meet up, with CDs and updates changing hands. We left for Johor Bahru at about 5.30 am and reached home by about 10 or 11 am.
So there you go, people, a short account of what happened yesterday (and this morning). Wynken Delirium would like to thank Brandon, Paul, Amir, Ayid, Alex, Abg Rom and his cool crew, and Am of course for the experience!
