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{{Infobox musical artist
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| alias = Charlie Lim
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| birth_place =[[Singapore, Singapore]]
| birth_place =[[Singapore, Singapore]]
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| genre = [[Neo-soul]], [[Electronic music|Electronic]], [[Jazz]], [[R&B]]
| genre = [[Pop]],[[Singer-Songwriter]],[[Folk-Rock]],[[Neo-soul]], [[Electronic music|Electronic]], [[Jazz]], [[R&B]]
| occupation = Singer-songwriter, musician
| occupation = Singer-songwriter, musician
| instrument = Vocals, guitar, piano, synthesizer, keyboard
| instrument = Vocals, Guitar, Piano, Synthesizer, Bass, Drums
| years_active = 2011–present
| years_active = 2011–present
| label = House Of Riot!, [[Universal Music Singapore]]
| label = House Of Riot!, [[Universal Music Singapore]]
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==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Lim was exposed to music since young, especially since his mother taught the piano.<ref name="straitstimes">http://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/entertainment/podcast-thats-life-with-singer-songwriter-charlie-lim</ref> He started singing and playing in the church band from a tender age. Lim also joined the school choir in secondary school, which helped him to harness the skill of musical improvisation ever since. At 14, he moved to Melbourne, Australia for further studies. He later returned to Singapore to serve [[National Service]]. During which, he joined the Singapore Armed Forces Music & Drama Company.<ref>http://theurbanwire.com/2013/03/charlie-lim-strumming-the-soul/</ref> Lim continued his studies at Monash University to complete a bachelor's degree in Music and Performance.<ref name="straitstimes" /> Since 2012, Charlie made the move back to Singapore when he was signed with Riot! Records and also largely due to the reason that his career had started to take root there.
Lim was exposed to music since young, especially since his mother taught the piano.<ref name="straitstimes">http://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/entertainment/podcast-thats-life-with-singer-songwriter-charlie-lim</ref> He started singing and playing the piano in church and in school bands, learning how to play by ear. At 14, he moved to [[Melbourne]], Australia and wanted to pursue medicine or journalism, but "music got the better of him".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://theurbanwire.com/2012/06/charlie-lim/|title=The Pop Perfectionist - The UrbanWire|last=Box|first=WP|website=theurbanwire.com|access-date=2016-09-20}}</ref> In 2005, he topped the state of Victoria for music performance and was selected by [[Victorian Certificate of Education|VCE's]] Season of Excellence to perform at Melbourne's [[Hamer Hall, Melbourne|Hamer Hall]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://yp.scmp.com/entertainment/music/article/103598/military-musician-charlie-lims-path-music-faced-challenging|title=From the military to musician: Charlie Lim's path to music faced challenging internships and heartbreak|access-date=2016-09-20}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/entertainment/singer-songwriter-charlie-lim-travels-for-creative-growth-but-will-always|title=Singer-songwriter Charlie Lim travels for creative growth, but will always call Singapore home|last=migration|date=2015-05-28|access-date=2016-09-20}}</ref> He later returned to Singapore to serve [[National Service]], during which he joined the Singapore Armed Forces Music & Drama Company as their frontman for the combo band, which involved performing for foreign dignitaries, army recruits, students, black tie events, as well as goodwill tours in Australia and Brunei.<ref>http://theurbanwire.com/2013/03/charlie-lim-strumming-the-soul/</ref> Lim continued his studies at [[Monash University, Clayton campus|Monash University]] in 2008 to complete his Bachelor's degree in Music Performance, before returning to Singapore in 2012 where he is currently based.<ref name="straitstimes" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://the15yearoldyou.com/charlie-lim|title=Charlie Lim|language=en-us|access-date=2016-09-20}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/entertainment/singer-songwriter-charlie-lim-travels-for-creative-growth-but-will-always|title=Singer-songwriter Charlie Lim travels for creative growth, but will always call Singapore home|last=migration|date=2015-05-28|access-date=2016-09-20}}</ref>


==Musical career==
==Musical career==
Charlie broke into the Southeast Asian music scene in 2011 with his self-titled debut EP. Signing with management label House of Riot! in 2012, he continued to tour the region, playing major festivals such as [[Mosaic Music Festival]] in Singapore, [[Jarasum International Jazz Festival]] in Korea, [[Urbanscapes]] in Kuala Lumpur, [[Clockenflap]] in Hong Kong, [[Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival|Java Jazz Festival]] in Indonesia and [[Brisbane Festival]] in Australia, supporting acts such as [[Kimbra]], [[BadBadNotGood|BADBADNOTGOOD]], [[Émilie Simon]], [[Hiatus Kaiyote]], [[Lucy Rose]], [[Sigur Rós|Sigur Ros]], [[Lenka]], [[Ta-ku|Ta-Ku]] and [[Snarky Puppy]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://charlielim.net/about/|title=The Story So far {{!}} Charlie Lim|website=Charlie Lim|access-date=2016-09-20}}</ref>
Charlie made his break into the Singapore music scene in 2011 with his self-titled debut EP. Influenced by singer-songwriter music, electronic and R&B, Lim released his double EP, Time/Space, which was 10 songs divided in a way that explores two "different polarities" that represents his music interests.<ref name="straitstimes" /> The EP took close to 3 and half years to write. In 2016, Lim was signed with [[Universal Music Singapore]], with a major studio release slated to drop in 2017.<ref>https://www.bandwagon.asia/articles/charlie-lim-to-release-new-album-next-year-signs-with-universal-music</ref>

Lim released TIME/SPACE in 2015, an introspective and melancholic double EP that explores "different polarities" of his musical interests<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.todayonline.com/entertainment/music/charlie-lim-master-melancholy|title=Charlie Lim: Master of melancholy|access-date=2016-09-20}}</ref>, with TIME reflecting his singer-songwriter sensibilities and SPACE a manifestation of his DIY approach to experimental pop/R&B production.<ref name="straitstimes" /> The record took close to 3 and half years to write, produce and record. The initial concept of splitting the album into a double EP came about when Charlie was housesitting [[Kimbra]]'s home studio in Melbourne when she was away on tour and he needed a space to write. By the end of his stay, he had finished putting together the arrangements of several demos, including “Bitter” and “Conspiracy”, which went on to form the cornerstones of TIME/SPACE.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://vulcanpost.com/258041/charlie-lim/|title=Charlie Lim: The Melancholic Man Behind The Sad Songs|last=Hwei|first=Liang|date=2015-06-05|language=en-US|access-date=2016-09-20}}</ref> The album went to #1 on Singapore's iTunes charts within an hour of its release.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/charlielim/photos/a.484733786085.266255.15038761085/10152776789546086/?type=3&theater|title=Charlie Lim - Timeline {{!}} Facebook|website=www.facebook.com|access-date=2016-09-20}}</ref> Singapore’s leading newspaper [[The Straits Times]] gave it a glowing review of 4.5/5 stars<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/charlielim/photos/a.484733786085.266255.15038761085/10152858444731086/?type=3&theater|title=Charlie Lim - Timeline {{!}} Facebook|website=www.facebook.com|access-date=2016-09-20}}</ref>, and was also awarded Best Pop Album of 2015.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/entertainment/best-and-worst-2015-albums|title=Best and worst 2015: Albums|last=hermes|date=2015-12-26|access-date=2016-09-20}}</ref> Popular media outlets such as [http://www.todayonline.com/entertainment/music/charlie-lim-master-melancholy TODAY], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtb6Jl7_nXg Bandwagon], [http://popspoken.com/entertainment/2015/12/popspoken-reviews-25-best-singapore-releases-2015 Popspoken], [https://vulcanpost.com/258041/charlie-lim/ Vulcan Post], [http://beehy.pe/best-of-2015/singapore-2/ Beehype], [http://www.buro247.sg/culture/insiders/charlie-lim-time-space-new-album.html Buro 24/7], [http://thehoneycombers.com/singapore/event/local-musicians-in-singapore-we-chat-with-charlie-lim-the-multi-talented-maestro-at-sing-jazz-2016/#ss2ZjBEIbghqWHDW.97 Honeycombers], [http://nativeentertainment.net/music/music-reviews/review-charlie-lims-timespace Native Entertainment], and [http://www.juiceonline.com/listen-charlie-lims-timespace-double-ep/ JUICE] also considered the record as one of the best music releases of the year.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://musicweekly.asia/culture/interviews/interview-sharing-space-time-singapores-charlie-lim|title=Interview: Sharing space and time with Singapore's Charlie Lim - Music Weekly Asia|date=2016-03-28|language=en-US|access-date=2016-09-20}}</ref>

Following two landmark, sold-out shows at the 10th edition of the Mosaic Music Festival – an achievement never claimed by a Singaporean artist – Charlie premiered TIME/SPACE to another sold-out crowd at Singapore's premier concert venue, the 1600-seater [[Esplanade Concert Hall]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bandwagon.asia/articles/supporting-local-the-role-of-the-fan-in-singapore-s-music-scene|title=Supporting Local: The role of the fan in Singapore's music scene|access-date=2016-09-20}}</ref>, as part of a triple bill with [[Inch Chua]] and [[The Great Spy Experiment]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/entertainment/charlie-lim-inch-chua-and-the-great-spy-experiment-are-first-local-indie|title=Charlie Lim, Inch Chua and The Great Spy Experiment are first local indie acts to take centre stage at Esplanade Concert Hall|last=migration|date=2015-05-28|access-date=2016-09-20}}</ref>

In 2015, Lim was commissioned to write two theme songs for the [[2015 Southeast Asian Games|28th Southeast Asian Games]] and was asked to perform his song "Still" at the [[Singapore National Stadium]] for the Games' closing ceremony.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://musicweekly.asia/culture/interviews/interview-sharing-space-time-singapores-charlie-lim|title=Interview: Sharing space and time with Singapore's Charlie Lim - Music Weekly Asia|date=2016-03-28|language=en-US|access-date=2016-09-20}}</ref>

In 2016, Lim signed his first major record deal with [[Universal Music Singapore]], with a major studio release slated in 2017.<ref>https://www.bandwagon.asia/articles/charlie-lim-to-release-new-album-next-year-signs-with-universal-music</ref>


==Discography==
==Discography==
;EPs
* ''Charlie Lim'' EP (2011)
* ''Charlie Lim'' EP (2011)
* ''TIME/SPACE'' EP (2015)
* ''TIME/SPACE'' (2015)


==Music Videos==
==Music Videos==

Revision as of 16:39, 20 September 2016

Charles Lim
Also known asCharlie Lim
BornSingapore, Singapore
GenresPop,Singer-Songwriter,Folk-Rock,Neo-soul, Electronic, Jazz, R&B
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, musician
Instrument(s)Vocals, Guitar, Piano, Synthesizer, Bass, Drums
Years active2011–present
LabelsHouse Of Riot!, Universal Music Singapore
Websitehttp://charlielim.net/

Charles Lim, better known as Charlie Lim, is a Singapore-based singer-songwriter, musician, producer and artist.[1]

Personal life

Lim was exposed to music since young, especially since his mother taught the piano.[2] He started singing and playing the piano in church and in school bands, learning how to play by ear. At 14, he moved to Melbourne, Australia and wanted to pursue medicine or journalism, but "music got the better of him".[3] In 2005, he topped the state of Victoria for music performance and was selected by VCE's Season of Excellence to perform at Melbourne's Hamer Hall.[4][5] He later returned to Singapore to serve National Service, during which he joined the Singapore Armed Forces Music & Drama Company as their frontman for the combo band, which involved performing for foreign dignitaries, army recruits, students, black tie events, as well as goodwill tours in Australia and Brunei.[6] Lim continued his studies at Monash University in 2008 to complete his Bachelor's degree in Music Performance, before returning to Singapore in 2012 where he is currently based.[2][7][8]

Musical career

Charlie broke into the Southeast Asian music scene in 2011 with his self-titled debut EP. Signing with management label House of Riot! in 2012, he continued to tour the region, playing major festivals such as Mosaic Music Festival in Singapore, Jarasum International Jazz Festival in Korea, Urbanscapes in Kuala Lumpur, Clockenflap in Hong Kong, Java Jazz Festival in Indonesia and Brisbane Festival in Australia, supporting acts such as Kimbra, BADBADNOTGOOD, Émilie Simon, Hiatus Kaiyote, Lucy Rose, Sigur Ros, Lenka, Ta-Ku and Snarky Puppy.[9]

Lim released TIME/SPACE in 2015, an introspective and melancholic double EP that explores "different polarities" of his musical interests[10], with TIME reflecting his singer-songwriter sensibilities and SPACE a manifestation of his DIY approach to experimental pop/R&B production.[2] The record took close to 3 and half years to write, produce and record. The initial concept of splitting the album into a double EP came about when Charlie was housesitting Kimbra's home studio in Melbourne when she was away on tour and he needed a space to write. By the end of his stay, he had finished putting together the arrangements of several demos, including “Bitter” and “Conspiracy”, which went on to form the cornerstones of TIME/SPACE.[11] The album went to #1 on Singapore's iTunes charts within an hour of its release.[12] Singapore’s leading newspaper The Straits Times gave it a glowing review of 4.5/5 stars[13], and was also awarded Best Pop Album of 2015.[14] Popular media outlets such as TODAY, Bandwagon, Popspoken, Vulcan Post, Beehype, Buro 24/7, Honeycombers, Native Entertainment, and JUICE also considered the record as one of the best music releases of the year.[15]

Following two landmark, sold-out shows at the 10th edition of the Mosaic Music Festival – an achievement never claimed by a Singaporean artist – Charlie premiered TIME/SPACE to another sold-out crowd at Singapore's premier concert venue, the 1600-seater Esplanade Concert Hall[16], as part of a triple bill with Inch Chua and The Great Spy Experiment.[17]

In 2015, Lim was commissioned to write two theme songs for the 28th Southeast Asian Games and was asked to perform his song "Still" at the Singapore National Stadium for the Games' closing ceremony.[18]

In 2016, Lim signed his first major record deal with Universal Music Singapore, with a major studio release slated in 2017.[19]

Discography

  • Charlie Lim EP (2011)
  • TIME/SPACE (2015)

Music Videos

Year Song Director(s)
2015 "I Only Tell The Truth" Felipe P. Soares
2016 "Bitter" Anita Lester

References

  1. ^ http://charlielim.net/about/
  2. ^ a b c http://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/entertainment/podcast-thats-life-with-singer-songwriter-charlie-lim
  3. ^ Box, WP. "The Pop Perfectionist - The UrbanWire". theurbanwire.com. Retrieved 2016-09-20.
  4. ^ "From the military to musician: Charlie Lim's path to music faced challenging internships and heartbreak". Retrieved 2016-09-20.
  5. ^ migration (2015-05-28). "Singer-songwriter Charlie Lim travels for creative growth, but will always call Singapore home". Retrieved 2016-09-20.
  6. ^ http://theurbanwire.com/2013/03/charlie-lim-strumming-the-soul/
  7. ^ "Charlie Lim". Retrieved 2016-09-20.
  8. ^ migration (2015-05-28). "Singer-songwriter Charlie Lim travels for creative growth, but will always call Singapore home". Retrieved 2016-09-20.
  9. ^ "The Story So far | Charlie Lim". Charlie Lim. Retrieved 2016-09-20.
  10. ^ "Charlie Lim: Master of melancholy". Retrieved 2016-09-20.
  11. ^ Hwei, Liang (2015-06-05). "Charlie Lim: The Melancholic Man Behind The Sad Songs". Retrieved 2016-09-20.
  12. ^ "Charlie Lim - Timeline | Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2016-09-20.
  13. ^ "Charlie Lim - Timeline | Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2016-09-20.
  14. ^ hermes (2015-12-26). "Best and worst 2015: Albums". Retrieved 2016-09-20.
  15. ^ "Interview: Sharing space and time with Singapore's Charlie Lim - Music Weekly Asia". 2016-03-28. Retrieved 2016-09-20.
  16. ^ "Supporting Local: The role of the fan in Singapore's music scene". Retrieved 2016-09-20.
  17. ^ migration (2015-05-28). "Charlie Lim, Inch Chua and The Great Spy Experiment are first local indie acts to take centre stage at Esplanade Concert Hall". Retrieved 2016-09-20.
  18. ^ "Interview: Sharing space and time with Singapore's Charlie Lim - Music Weekly Asia". 2016-03-28. Retrieved 2016-09-20.
  19. ^ https://www.bandwagon.asia/articles/charlie-lim-to-release-new-album-next-year-signs-with-universal-music
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