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Last night (15 July 2024) I spent time photographing the revered local band Oddfellows. I’ve known them since the 90’s when they were formed.
The Oddfellows are Patrick Chng (guitar, keyboards), Kelvin Tan (guitar), Vincent Lee (bass) and Johnny Ong (drums).
I had a Vision on how I wanted to photograph them and I thank them to trusting in my Vision.
The band had sent me a video on their recent single, when I saw the lights that they dangled around the cosy TNT Studio, a light bulb flashed in my head. Last night, the light bulb became reality. Thanks, guys!
Thanks to Patrick Chng for lugging the fairy lights back to TNT Studio for the shoot. Thanks, Vincent for the ride from my home. Thanks, guys for wearing white shirts, important for the shoot..
Here are some fond Odds images from over the years and from last night’s “electric and enlightened” fun session.
The Odds, backstage during a SG50 concert, celebrating Singapore’s 50th Anniversary of Independence at the defunct Substation (above image).
A proud moment for the Odds as they played at the Singapore National Stadium (above image). Soundcheck rehearsal.
The Odds, like gunslingers, as they entered the vast National Stadium backstage corridors (above image).
The Odds backstage at their exclusive Oddfellows storage section (above image).
The Enlightenment photo session journey started with Vincent “F1” Lee picking me up from my home (above image).
The Odds enjoying a sparkling moment of Electric Enlightenment (above image).
The Odds before the studio lights go off (above image).
The Odds in Singapore’s Electric Ladyland (above image).
“Silence Is Golden” Brotherly Love (above image).
I’m glad the Odds saw the light of my vison of the photo session (above image).
Me with the Boys, after a fruitful and fun “Electric Warriors” photo session (above image).
Patrick Chng and Ah Boy going through the sonic marination of a newly recorded song (above image).
Wong Ah Boy, the gracious owner and troubleshooting recording engineer of the explosive TNT Music Studio (above image). Thanks, Ah Boy, for the use of your busy studio!
All great things always end with delicious and cheap food enjoyment in Singapore (above image).
Thanks, Odds, for the signed awesome “What’s Yours And Mine” 2021 CD (above image).
I acquired this Oddfellows toy collection decades ago (above image).
Against All Odds!
Here’s to the next 35 years of Oddfellows reign!
