NOC IV

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Singing, acting, dancing, dabbing makeup on people's face, carrying really heavy stuff. No one's a small fry in NOC.

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Teaser Pics

Sorry to keep you all waiting for the updates people. Here are some teaser pictures of the night's performance. Click on the pictures to see a bigger version. All photos courtesy of Then Yee Tak. More pictures coming soon.


The bar fight scene (L - R: Liew Tze Wei, Lucius Chou, Liew Tze Seong)


A remorseful younget Maxwell (played by Lucius Chou)


Joshua sings of his late father as a sympathetic Anna listens (Joshua played by Solomon Teo, Anna played by Chee Su Be)


The violent confrontation (L - R: Solomon Teo, George Lee)


The dramatic 'death' scene (Played by Chee Su Be and Solomon Teo


A very drunk Maxwell at the Christmas party (Played by Samuel Yau)


The gloved one. (Played by Joash Yap)

miss sparc.

date : 14 jan 2005
venue : equatorial hotel, malacca
time : 7p.m

get your tickets at only rm15 at the SPARC booth at clc concourse. see you there!

Interview with NOC III's band

L-R: Lucius Chou (conductor), Jason Teoh (electric guitar, vocals), Deric Tan (keyboard), Khoo Ju Lee (piano), Justin Lee (accoustics guitar, vocals), Vijay Raj (music director, drums), Ng Zhen-Xin (bass)

Since the first NOC in January 2003, a live band has played for the special night. This year PG165 - they won 2nd place in the recent Melaka 'Battle of the Bands' along with several other awards - with a few additional musicians played for NOC III.

Throughout the interview with the NOC III band, they were visibly excited and eager to chat. Keyboardist Deric Tan explained that it was the band's first interview and exposure to the public. When asked to share their feelings on the whole experience, all agreed that it was awesome even though there was a lot of preassure on them. As band director Vijay Raj explained, it was an exciting time for all of them despite high expectations.

For some like Zhen-Xin the bassist of the band, it was his first time being able to serve on the musician side as he was previously involved on the stage and appreciated the opportunity. Guitarist Jason Teoh stated that it was extremely challenging for him and they often had to push themselves to the limits.

As it is with all bands, unity was an essential component. Guitarist Justin Lee commented that they had to accomodate each other's styles as everyone came from different musical backgrounds. In the beginning, problems occurred but they persevered and learned to understand each other a little better. In fact Deric added, he would jump at a chance to come together and do it again as they have formed a close bond with each other. More than a mere musical bond, they understood more about each other's characters and personality. It became their priority to bond with each other and to make their relationship work together, Jason shared.

Time proved to be the NOC III band's worst enemy. With fifteen songs and several more musical numbers assigned, the band was forced to practise and perfect all within a mere 4-5 months. Juggling studies and practices along with their personal lives, the band somehow managed to pull it off successfully. Besides that, Justin noted that they often struggled with their focus. Often they found themselves reassessing their priorities to just concentrate on the music or to play for the glory of God. Agreeing with him, Deric stated that they had to keep reminding themselves that the music they played was to touch other people not to glorify themselves. In the end, it wasn't about talent but about passion for NOC and God.

When questioned about being the only girl in the 7 member band, Ju Lee merely laughed and smiled shyly, declining to give much comment save that the rest of the guys were rather 'naughty'. The rest were all praises for her however and stoutly claimed that she was like the rose among the thorns. Vijay informed us that she often set them a silent example by practising her numbers while they were goofing off. The rest nodded and agreed that she was an important asset to the band. Ju Lee told us that enjoyed playing with them and especially wanted to thank Janet Ling who had played in the previous two NOCs.

Being the youngest and the most inexperienced in the band, choir conductor Lucius Chou explained that it was a little hard for him to fit in at first. However he was proud of his chance to listen to some of the best musicians and get to know them. He credited Janet Ling and Pang Hsulynn who gave him help in conducting the NOC choir as he said that he wasn't used to giving commands to other people. It had been a wonderful first NOC for him and was grateful to all for making it happen.

Zhen-Xin commented that the experience had helped built his character and he has learnt to trust his colleagues as no one plays as an individual in a band. Deric called it a priceless experience that he would not trade for anything else and credited it all to God and His grace. Having played in last year's NOC, Justin stated that he had formed new relationships and was grateful for the chance to serve together. He disagreed that they were good but instead insisted that it was all because of God that they were at that standard. Jason thanked all who supported PG165 and advised them to live life to the fullest in God. Don't let trials get to you but believe in yourself, he said.

Vijay concluded the interview with the hope that people would include God in whatever they do. "No matter how hard you try alone, it won't work. But with God, anything is possible." He said to the agreement of the rest of the musicians.

Solomon Teo who acted as Joshua on stage echoes the sentiments of the whole NOC crew and cast, "Thank you to the whole music team for everything. We couldn't have done it without you."

NOC III on Nexus

Hey guys, check out Nexus! They've got a whole article about us! Some minor spelling mistakes, mixups and misquotes though. Still its worth a read.

casts picture.

a perfect ending of a wonderful night.

Song Lyrics

We Were The Reason
Avalon

As little children
We would dream of Christmas morn
Of all the gifts and toys
We knew we'd find
But we never realized
A baby born one blessed night
Gave us the greatest gift of our lives

Chorus:
We were the reason
That He gave His life
We were the reason
That He suffered and died
To a world that was lost
He gave all He could give
To show us the reason to live

As the years went by
We learned more about gifts
The giving of ourselves
And what that means
On a dark and cloudy day
A man hung crying in the rain
All because of love, all because of love

(repeat chorus)

I've finally found the reason for living
It's in giving every part of my heart to Him
In all that I do every word that I say
I'll be giving my all just for Him,
for Him

(repeat chorus)

Don't you know
Living on a reason
That He came, Oh He came to save us
When He gave His life for us
He suffered and died
To a world that was lost He came
Everything that He had He gave
To show us the reason to live

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Who Am I
Casting Crowns

Who am I, that the Lord of all the earth
Would care to know my name
Would care to feel my hurt
Who am I, that the Bright and Morning Star
Would choose to light the way
For my ever wandering heart

Not because of who I am
But because of what You've done
Not because of what I've done
But because of who You are

I am a flower quickly fading
Here today and gone tomorrow
A wave tossed in the ocean
A vapor in the wind
Still You hear me when I'm calling
Lord, You catch me when I'm falling
And You've told me who I am
I am Yours, I am Yours

Who am I, that the eyes that see my sin
Would look on me with love and watch me rise again
Who am I, that the voice that calmed the sea
Would call out through the rain
And calm the storm in me

Not because of who I am
But because of what You've done
Not because of what I've done
But because of who You are

I am a flower quickly fading
Here today and gone tomorrow
A wave tossed in the ocean
A vapor in the wind
Still You hear me when I'm calling
Lord, You catch me when I'm falling
And You've told me who I am
I am Yours

Musical Numbers

Here are the list of songs played on that night itself for those of you who are interested:

1. Let It Be Christmas – Alan Jackson
Instrumental
Music arranged by Vijay Raj & NOC3 Music Team

2. MJ Medley
a. Billie Jean – Michael Jackson
Instrumental
b. Smooth Criminal – Michael Jackson
Instrumental with additional vocals from Justin Lee
Music arranged by Vijay Raj & NOC3 Music Team with the help of Joash Yap

3. What Have I Done? (Valjean’s Soliloquy) – Les Miserables OST
Sung by the Young Maxwell Brooke (Played by Lucius Chou)
Lyrics adapted by Mark Choo, Music arranged by NOC3 Music Team with the help of Raj Kumar

4. Dock Medley
a. Oh What a Beautiful Morning! – Oklahoma! OST
Sung by Samuel Ng, Lyrics adapted by Mark Choo
b. Home for the Holidays – Perry Como
Sung by Aaron Liu & Renee Tiun
c. Interlude
Instrumental
d. White Christmas – Irving Berlin
Sung by the Sailors & their Sweethearts with additional vocals from Justin Lee and Stefanie Chong
Music arranged by Vijay Raj & NOC3 Music Team

5. All I Ever Wanted – Prince of Egypt OST
Sung by Joshua Brooke (Played by Solomon Teo)
Lyrics adapted by Mark Choo, Music arranged by Justin Lee

6. Pick a Pocket or Two – Oliver! OST
Sung by Fagin (Played by See Kok Wei) & the Pickpockets
Music arranged by Vijay Raj & NOC3 Music Team

7. More to this Life – Steven Curtis Chapman
Sung by Maxwell Brooke (Played by Samuel Yau)
Lyrics adapted by Mark Choo, Music arranged by Vijay Raj & NOC3 Music Team

8. Love Medley
a. Love is a Many Splendored Thing – Frank Sinatra
Duet by Timon (Played by Joash Yap) & Pumbaa (Played by Justyne Ang)
b. Love Will Keep Us Together - The Captain and Tennille
Sung by Pumbaa (Played by Justyne Ang)
c. Who Wrote The Book of Love – The Monotones
Duet by Timon (Played by Joash Yap) & Pumbaa (Played by Justyne Ang)
Lyrics adapted by Samuel Yau, Music arranged by Vijay Raj & NOC3 Music Team

9. Mamma Mia – ABBA
Sung by the Gossip Crew
Lyrics adapted by Mark Choo & Deric Tan, Music arranged by Vijay Raj & NOC3 Music Team

10. Dance with My Father – Luther Vandross
Sung by Joshua Brooke (Played by Solomon Teo)
Music arranged by Vijay Raj & NOC3 Music Team

11. Do You Hear the People Sing? – Les Miserables OST
Sung by Jack (Played by Julian Leong) & the Brewery Workers
Lyrics adapted by Mark Choo, Music arranged by Vijay Raj & NO3C Music Team

12. Who Am I? – Casting Crowns
Sung by Joshua Brooke (Played by Solomon Teo)
Music arranged by Vijay Raj & NOC3 Music Team

13. We Were the Reason – Avalon
Sung by Maxwell Brooke (Played by Samuel Yau), Anna (Played by Chee Su Be), Joshua (Played by Solomon Teo) & the Choir
Music arranged by Vijay Raj & NOC3 Music Team

14. Angels We Have Heard on High
Sung by Anna (Played by Chee Su Be), Nancy (Played by Stefanie Chong) & the Choir
Music arranged by Vijay Raj & NOC3 Music Team

15. Your Love Is Beautiful – Darlene Zschech (Hillsongs, Australia)
Sung by the Choir
Music arranged by Vijay Raj & NOC3 Music Team