Sound Cheque Interview
Jul 18, 2023
Sound Cheque Interview
By: Shiwoo Choi, Features Editor, Learners Bulletin
You’ve heard them play, now hear them speak! 5 interesting questions for Hoax and Soundcheque.
In one word, how would you describe your overall experience as a participating band of the BOTB?
Spectacular
What pieces of advice or tips would you like to give to other up-and-coming musicians who are looking to kickstart their musical careers?
COOPERATION IS KEY!
One of the many interesting tips we received from the band was to learn to be able to cooperate with other musicians. Regardless of whether they are in the band or not, feedback from other fellow musicians could be an important factor in driving your music talents forward!
Which band, or musician do you think had the biggest influence on your decision to form your band and to pursue music?
Mr David!!
Green day Twenty One pilots Queen
Blink182
Sum 41
Would you like to tell us how your band name was decided?
The name of “Sound Cheque” (as we’ve come to learn) has a very interesting history behind it! According to the band themselves, the name was conceived in a jam session between each of the members, where the word “mic check” was uttered by one of the band members' associates, that being one of the band members' sisters. After a few perks, such as changing the “check” to “cheque” for french pizazz, the ‘Sound Cheque’ name we all know today was finally born!
How do you think a typical band practice session for you went in preparation for the BOTB?
One memorable phrase that came up in response to this question was simply, ‘all over the place’! A majority of Sound Cheques band sessions consisted of fiddling around with instruments, and generally doing what the band members pleased. However, there were often difficulties in the preparation process as some members were not present.
What are some of the biggest challenges you faced as a band while preparing for the competition, or even during the competition?
Many of the band members expressed their difficulties in maintaining a good attention span throughout the competition. In addition, due to some bandmates joining at a later time, the band members also struggled with introducing new members to the material being practised.
HOAX Interview
By: Shiwoo Choi, Features Editor, Learners Bulletin
In one word, how would you describe your overall experience as a participating band of the BOTB?
Exciting! Chaotic?
What pieces of advice or tips would you like to give to other up-and-coming musicians who are looking to kickstart their musical careers?
The band members of “Hoax” also providedmany important tips for others looking to venture in the field of music! One of these tips was to always do what you want, and don’t care about others. Perhaps one of the other crucial tips they provided would be the fact that “practice makes perfect”. Goes to show you that, no matter how beginner or advanced you are, there is no harm in practising!
Which band, or musician do you think had the biggest influence on your decision to form your band and to pursue music?
Nirvana
Want to learn ed sheeran! Inspired by Mum singing
Just thought it was kind of cool.
Would you like to tell us how your band name was decided?
Considering their interesting name, many listeners may find it surprising to know that their band name was chosen through something as simple as a google search! According to the band, the band name was decided by looking up “cool band names” on google! The band has also had a myriad of other names in the past, such as “Garam” , which means “angry” in malay.
Despite what many may expect, one of the biggest challenges the band faced was a lack of rehearsal! As the material being performed was changed a few days before the competition, the band members expressed their struggles in relearning the material in a short timeframe.
The FOBISIA Battle of the Bands was a high profile event with key music industry experts and notable music producers in attendance. The judging panel included music producers and studio mix-engineers for Dua Lipa, Ed Sheran, ITZY, Arctic Monkeys, The Kooks, John Mayer, Chris Brown, Nayeon, TWICE, Flo-Rida, Madonna, Ciara, Shakira, NCT127 and Justin Bieber. In the Senior category Nexus were awarded a Gold award which is incredible considering there were so many bands. In the Junior category Nexus were again awarded Gold award and came 2nd overall with only 2 points separating the top 2. The competition was of the highest standard and this is an amazing achievement for Nexus. -Mr David Spencer
Watch Their Performances Here :
By: Shiwoo Choi, Features Editor, Learners Bulletin
You’ve heard them play, now hear them speak! 5 interesting questions for Hoax and Soundcheque.
Sound Cheque performed at the FOBISIA Battle of the Bands in Thailand, placing
2nd place in the Lower Secondary category.
2nd place in the Lower Secondary category.
In one word, how would you describe your overall experience as a participating band of the BOTB?
Spectacular
What pieces of advice or tips would you like to give to other up-and-coming musicians who are looking to kickstart their musical careers?
COOPERATION IS KEY!
One of the many interesting tips we received from the band was to learn to be able to cooperate with other musicians. Regardless of whether they are in the band or not, feedback from other fellow musicians could be an important factor in driving your music talents forward!
Which band, or musician do you think had the biggest influence on your decision to form your band and to pursue music?
Mr David!!
Green day Twenty One pilots Queen
Blink182
Sum 41
Would you like to tell us how your band name was decided?
The name of “Sound Cheque” (as we’ve come to learn) has a very interesting history behind it! According to the band themselves, the name was conceived in a jam session between each of the members, where the word “mic check” was uttered by one of the band members' associates, that being one of the band members' sisters. After a few perks, such as changing the “check” to “cheque” for french pizazz, the ‘Sound Cheque’ name we all know today was finally born!
How do you think a typical band practice session for you went in preparation for the BOTB?
One memorable phrase that came up in response to this question was simply, ‘all over the place’! A majority of Sound Cheques band sessions consisted of fiddling around with instruments, and generally doing what the band members pleased. However, there were often difficulties in the preparation process as some members were not present.
What are some of the biggest challenges you faced as a band while preparing for the competition, or even during the competition?
Many of the band members expressed their difficulties in maintaining a good attention span throughout the competition. In addition, due to some bandmates joining at a later time, the band members also struggled with introducing new members to the material being practised.
HOAX Interview
By: Shiwoo Choi, Features Editor, Learners Bulletin
In one word, how would you describe your overall experience as a participating band of the BOTB?
Exciting! Chaotic?
What pieces of advice or tips would you like to give to other up-and-coming musicians who are looking to kickstart their musical careers?
The band members of “Hoax” also providedmany important tips for others looking to venture in the field of music! One of these tips was to always do what you want, and don’t care about others. Perhaps one of the other crucial tips they provided would be the fact that “practice makes perfect”. Goes to show you that, no matter how beginner or advanced you are, there is no harm in practising!
Which band, or musician do you think had the biggest influence on your decision to form your band and to pursue music?
Nirvana
Want to learn ed sheeran! Inspired by Mum singing
Just thought it was kind of cool.
Would you like to tell us how your band name was decided?
Considering their interesting name, many listeners may find it surprising to know that their band name was chosen through something as simple as a google search! According to the band, the band name was decided by looking up “cool band names” on google! The band has also had a myriad of other names in the past, such as “Garam” , which means “angry” in malay.
Hoax performed at the FOBISIA Battle of the Bands in
Thailand, achieving a Gold Award in the Upper Secondary
category.
What are some of the biggest challenges you faced as a band while preparing for the competition, or even during the competition?Thailand, achieving a Gold Award in the Upper Secondary
category.
Despite what many may expect, one of the biggest challenges the band faced was a lack of rehearsal! As the material being performed was changed a few days before the competition, the band members expressed their struggles in relearning the material in a short timeframe.
The FOBISIA Battle of the Bands was a high profile event with key music industry experts and notable music producers in attendance. The judging panel included music producers and studio mix-engineers for Dua Lipa, Ed Sheran, ITZY, Arctic Monkeys, The Kooks, John Mayer, Chris Brown, Nayeon, TWICE, Flo-Rida, Madonna, Ciara, Shakira, NCT127 and Justin Bieber. In the Senior category Nexus were awarded a Gold award which is incredible considering there were so many bands. In the Junior category Nexus were again awarded Gold award and came 2nd overall with only 2 points separating the top 2. The competition was of the highest standard and this is an amazing achievement for Nexus. -Mr David Spencer
Watch Their Performances Here :
