Faizal Tahir

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Faizal Tahir

Faizal Tahir with AJL trophies won
Background information
Birth name Ahmad Faizal bin Mohammad Tahir
Born October 26, 1978 (1978-10-26) (age 33)
Origin Malaysia Malaysia
Genres Rock, Ballad
Occupations Singer, lyricist
Years active 2004–present
Labels Monkey Bone Records (2006-present)
Associated acts Suki Low, Alif Satar, Audi Mok

Faizal Tahir is a Malaysian Singer, who is the current official Malaysian DC Brand Ambassador. He provoked the industry by ripping off his shirt during one of the live-telecast resulting being sternly warned by the authority and banned from performing in front of live audiences.

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[edit] Biography

Faizal Tahir and Rossa performing during Anugerah Industri Muzik 16 at Dewan Merdeka, Putra World Trade Centre.

[edit] One In A Million

Throughout the competition, Faizal sang:

  • Chariot – Gavin DeGraw (Top 20)
  • I Don’t Wanna Be – Gavin DeGraw (Top 12)
  • With A Little Help From My Friends – Joe Cocker (Top 10)
  • Are You Gonna Be My Girl – Jet (Top 9)
  • L.O.V.E.- Ashlee Simpson (Top 8)
  • Warisan Wanita Terakhir – Teacher’s Pet (Top 7)
  • Elevation - U2 (Top 6)
  • Superstition - Stevie Wonder (Top 6)
  • Kenangan Terindah - Samsons (Top 3)
  • Mahakarya Cinta - Original composition (Grand Finale)
  • Medley of We Will Rock You, L.O.V.E. and I Don't Wanna Be - Queen, Ashlee Simpson and Gavin DeGraw (Grand Finale)

At the beginning of the grand finale show, Marion Caunter and Awal Ashaari informed Faizal that he was eliminated, but he was given another chance to perform for the grand prize. His first original single, Mahakarya Cinta, a song composed by Audi Mok, made its debut in the Grand Finale of One In a Million. He finished as runner-up to Suki Low. Faizal released a single, Kasih Tercipta, as part of the soundtrack for the local film Waris Jari Hantu. He was also named as the sole Malaysian spokesperson for DC Superheroes clothing, as he was famously noted for wearing T-shirts with the Superman logo throughout One in a Million. He also recorded Gemuruh, the theme song for My Starz LG.

[edit] Aku.Muzik.Kamu

Faizal's first album, Aku.Muzik.Kamu, was released on 22 November 2007, featuring 13 tracks mostly written by himself alongside Audi Mok, Kuncidemak, Omar K, Aubrey Suwito, Tessh RS, and Ahmad Izham Omar, including the orchestral version of Mahakarya Cinta, and the first original single from the album, Batu & Golek (which is a literal translation of Rock n' Roll).

[edit] Track list

  1. Invitation
  2. Batu & Golek (Rock & Roll)
  3. Kerna Kamu (Because of You)
  4. Aku Punya Kamu (I Have You)
  5. Sempurna (Perfect)
  6. Cuba (Try)
  7. Sampai Syurga (Till Heaven)
  8. La Da Di Dum
  9. Mungkin Ku Tak Bisa (Maybe I Can't)
  10. Mestikah Ada Yang Lain (Must It Have Something Else)
  11. Mahakarya Cinta (Orchestra Version)
  12. Sampai Syurga (Acoustic Version)
  13. Gemuruh (Anxious)
  14. Mahakarya Cinta (Love Masterpiece)

[edit] Adrenalin

[edit] Track list

  1. Adrenalin (Adrenaline)
  2. Superhero
  3. Selamat Malam (Good Night)
  4. Karma
  5. Hanyut (Drifted Away)
  6. Bencinta (Love Hate)
  7. Muzik (Music)
  8. Hanyut (acoustic version)
  9. Semesta (Universe)
  10. Semesta (hidden track)

[edit] Personal life

Faizal Tahir is the second child of seven. One of his brothers, Anas Tahir, also used to be a nasyid singer in group Far East.

Faizal is a composer and also a singer. He built a mini studio named Home Suite Studio, located at Ukay Perdana, Ampang.

[edit] Controversy

On 13 January 2008 Faizal created controversy by removing his shirt to bare his chest and also his belt "live" on television during 8TV's fourth anniversary concert. 8TV's management took action by giving him strict warnings and requiring him to be involved in charity work for six months. In addition, two days after the incident 8TV held a press conference where Faizal apologized to all who were offended by the stunt.[1] As a result, on 19 January, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) stated that it would ban him from appearing on television for three months, and also bar 8TV from airing live or tape-delayed entertainment programmes throughout the same period, effective 15 January.[2]

Days after the end of the ban, the Mufti of Perlis, Dato' Dr. Asri Zainul Abidin, issued a grievance[clarification needed] to TV3 against having Faizal perform at the Konsert Jom Heboh, which was held in the first weekend of May.[3]

[edit] Discography

Khalifah Pertama (With Mirwana)

"Mahakarya Cinta" from the album The Best Of One In A Million Top 3

"Kasih Tercipta" from the album OST: Waris Jari Hantu

  • Released: 2007
  • Writer: Ajai, Shuhaimi Baba

Aku.Muzik.Kamu

  • Released: 22 November 2007
  • Format: CD
  • Label: Monkey Bone Records
  • Writer: Faizal Tahir, Audi Mok, Kuncidemak, Omar K, Aubrey Suwito, Tessh RS
  • Producer: Ahmad Izham Omar
  • Tracks: 13
  • Singles: Batu dan Golek, Gemuruh, Sampai Syurga, Aku Punya Kamu, Kerna Kamu, Cuba

Bencinta

  • Released: 2009
  • Format: CD
  • Label: Monkey Bone Records
  • Writer: Faizal Tahir, Audi Mok
  • Producer: Audi Mok

Adrenalin

  • Released: 11 March 2010
  • Format: CD
  • Label: Monkey Bone Records
  • Writer: Faizal Tahir, Audi Mok
  • Producer: Ahmad Izham Omar, Faizal Tahir, Audi Mok
  • Tracks: 10
  • Singles: Bencinta, Selamat Malam, Adrenalin, Hanyut, Karma

[edit] Career achievements and awards

Faizal Tahir during Anugerah Juara Lagu 23 rehearsal.
Anugerah Industri Muzik Malaysia (AIM)
Year Category Nominated Work Album / Material Result Lost To
2008
  • (AIM 15)
 Best New Artist Faizal Tahir Won
Best Vocal Performance in an Album (Male) Aku.Muzik.Kamu Won
Best Engineered Album Nominated Liang - After 8
Best Rock Album Won
Best Song Mahakarya Cinta Nominated Kaer Azami - Izinku Pergi
Best Album Won
2009
  • (AIM 16)
 Best Music Video Sampai Syurga Aku.Muzik.Kamu Nominated Butterfingers - 1000 Tahun
2010
  • (AIM 17)
 Best Vocal Performance in a Song (Male) Bencinta Adrenalin Nominated Hazami - Survivor
Best Rock Song Nominated Bunkface - Situasi
Best Rock Album Won
Best Album Won
2011
  • (AIM 18)
 Best Music Video Karma Adrenalin Nominated Aizat Amdan - Susun Silang Kata
Anugerah Juara Lagu (AJL)
Year Song Album Composer Lyricist Category Result
2007 (AJL 22) Kasih Tercipta OST - Waris Jari Hantu Ajai Shuhaimi Baba Ballad Nominated
Mahakarya Cinta Aku.Muzik.Kamu Audi Mok Mohd Shariza Shamsiri Nominated
2008 (AJL 23) Cuba Audi Mok Faizal Tahir Ballad Nominated
Sampai Syurga Audi Mok Faizal Tahir Won
Audi Mok Faizal Tahir Best Vocal Won
Audi Mok Faizal Tahir Best Performance Won
2009 (AJL 24) Bencinta Adrenalin Audi Mok Faizal Tahir Open Won
  • 3rd Place
2010 (AJL 25) Selamat Malam Audi Mok Faizal Tahir Open Nominated
Hanyut Audi Mok Faizal Tahir Nominated
Audi Mok Faizal Tahir Best Performance Won
2011 (AJL 26) Karma Audi Mok Faizal Tahir Open Won
  • 3rd place
Anugerah Planet Muzik
Year Category Nominated work Album Result Lost To
2008 Best New Male Artist Aku.Muzik.Kamu Won
Most Popular Male Artist Won
2009 Malaysia's Most Popular Artist Nominated Siti Nurhaliza
Regional Most Popular Artist Nominated Siti Nurhaliza
2011 Best Male Artist Adrenalin Won
Malaysia's Best Song Hanyut Adrenalin Nominated Hafiz - Awan Nano
Regional Most Popular Artist Nominated Siti Nurhaliza
Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian (ABPBH)
Year Category Result
2008 Popular TV Host (Male) Nominated
2009 Popular Singer (Male) Nominated
2010 Popular Singer (Male) Won
2011 Popular Singer (Male) To Be Announced
SHOUT! Awards
Year Category Result
2009 Hot Guy Award Won
Stylo Award Nominated
2010 Rockstar Award Nominated
Power Vocal Award Won
Hot Guy Award Nominated


[edit] Others

One In A Million
  • 1st Runner-Up
ERA Awards
  • Popular Rock Song chosen by the listeners (Mahakarya Cinta)
EH! Style Awards
  • Top Performing Celebrity
Pertandingan Lagu 1Malaysia Kita
  • Champion (Malaysia Satu)

[edit] See also

[edit] References

  1. ^ (Malay) "Permohonan Maaf Terbuka Daripada Faizal Tahir". gua.com.my. 2008-01-06. http://www.gua.com.my/Entertainment/News-Detail.aspx?ArticleID=958. 
  2. ^ (Malay) "Siaran langsung 8TV, Faizal digantung 3 bulan". Utusan Malaysia. 2008-01-19. http://www.utusan.com.my/utusan/info.asp?y=2008&dt=0119&pub=Utusan_Malaysia&sec=Dalam_Negeri&pg=dn_02.htm. 
  3. ^ "Mufti Perlis hantar surat bantahan 'Jom Heboh'". mSTAR Online. 30 April 2008. http://www.mstar.com.my/cms/content.jsp?id=com.tms.cms.article.Article_9def0a8f-c0a85062-e11a8700-bda8cf44. Retrieved 2008-05-11. 

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