exactly a year ago, on 14-january-2006, we were performing for a 2-night gig at the esplanade singapore and we had decided to become 3-piece band (instead of 4 persons uglymen, we are becoming 3 persons band). eventhough we had a blast performing at the esplanade, a series of events seriously prompted us to move on to greener pasture (we did not anticipate any misfortune then, well… read on everyone). on a positive note, we were even filmed interviewing and performing live for MTV THAI that night. honestly speaking, it was OUR best performance to-date. the feeling was both exhilarating and sad knowing that we were going to be weak minus an instrument in our line-up. but eventually, we have to bite the bullet and moved on. i still remember the look of mike’s face which will haunt me for many years to come. it was extremely heartbreaking to see him extremely sad and f* up. i haven’t seen him so devastated before. ah hooi was lost of words and saw blanks. i was shattered = think of myself as being gang-raped. inadvertently, we “had” to go 3-piece.
after all these days, weeks and months, being a 3-piece band brought us heartache (also headache) cause we love playing in this band so much we made huge sacrifices such as spending time and money into the band. we had to make 2 more new sacrifices i.e. losing a good rhythm section (rhythm guitar and solid drums) AND losing the our live interaction with the crowd. nevertheless, we moved on with thick faces and iron hearts. ah hooi still *thinks* that we should get another drummer. that’s how bad i play… 
we performed badly, had horrible gigs and lost credibility in our musicianship. we had to start all over again, literally. ah hooi and mike suffered the most cause they have to practically bear with me during band rehearsal cause i can’t play a decent beat. those who managed to see us perform as 3-piece would know what i’m writing here. we always heard these comments when we performed as 3-piece:
- hmmm, something is missing from your band
- well, it sounded ok… but i loved 4-piece uglymen
- go get a new drummer la…
it was heartbreaking to hear the above even though we are practising our butt off. but BUT BUT, we will pull it off one day, for sure. i’m confident we will not be branded as “lame band“. i have devised a training for myself to get me in shape with ah hooi and mike. i considered myself still behind. but i’m getting there soon… just to be on par with ah hooi and mike. i’ll be there soon, very soon. one day in future during our band rehearsal, i will be able to screw them “what the f*** are you playing? you didn’t practise your shit ah?”. kekeke…
ah hooi and mike are two of the most patience persons i have known to stick with me for a WHOLE damn year playing with a bad drummer. funny thing is, we kinda happy to be able to share this unfortunate musical misadventures with you guys cause we just loved you guys for still believing in us especially uncle beh, silver isle, ric, my cousin cowboy lai, ah leow, ex-rhythm-guitarist ah leong, alex fleaman, my trusted right handman boo boo, tua pui yin (many kisses), uglyboyz and all you guys out there whom we missed out your names. you know we love you.
we are coming back with a bang! happy 1st anniversary to 3-piece ah-gay-men!!!
17 responses so far ↓
fleaman // Jan 15, 2007 at 12:31 pm
wow… what an FY07 story… the past is gone n the future has yet to come.. ! anyway.. glad to hear a health n happy band! its tough when we have to feed ourselves.. n doing something without $ will stress up ppl at times!
Keep rocking n yeah..looking forward to your 2nd album in FY07!
michael // Jan 15, 2007 at 1:17 pm
yaya… and i can still remember Suan was about to throw his guitar into the sea in Singapore, so siao that time…
but nevermind la, all doing fine here ma… hope can do something in 07 la.
ric // Jan 15, 2007 at 1:20 pm
;)…Uglymen 3 Piece more nice la…cos, non need see (: or
or 
happy one ler…so big and sexy, kekeke 
fleaman // Jan 15, 2007 at 1:24 pm
Beyong survive … Nirvana survive, i’m sure Uglymen will do the same!
Kick ass!
beh // Jan 15, 2007 at 5:22 pm
Fleaman,
let me make correction for you f-man.
Beyong died one man 4 became 3 and now the 3 won’t keep up and the band no more, all went solos; only beyond fans keep the spirit rolling;
Nirvana also died one man 3 became 2 (the band no more) but music spirit keep on rolling;
Uglymen depart 1 man 4 became 3; but 3 of them are working harder(really? kekekeke) to keep uglymen going and growing!!!
In here I wish Uglymen happy b-day!! and ROCK & ROLL forever!!!! I will keep supporting Uglymen no matter what happen and try my best to move their ugly spirit!!! like tok dirty, laugh loud loud, and play hard hard!!!
ROckoN!
beh
Silver Isle // Jan 15, 2007 at 9:04 pm
Yeah! You guys did it!
All the best and let’s hope for more great one yearsssss to come… ^_^
BOoBOo.... // Jan 16, 2007 at 12:03 am
Yeah ! Uglym3n !
taisuan // Jan 16, 2007 at 12:54 am
thanks everyone for the kind words. i like the word “UGLYM3N” kekekek….
we’ll keep it up… until we need viagra to keep “us” up… kekeke…
Silver Isle // Jan 16, 2007 at 5:31 am
Make it as new logo lar!
UGLYM3N rawks…
junnee // Jan 16, 2007 at 9:00 am
hey fren,
happy anniversary!!!1
Sure u guys can make it!!!
Gambateh!!! heheehe
taisuan // Jan 16, 2007 at 9:04 am
thank you thank you. junnee, so happy to see you!!! how r u doing?
yeah, agree, UGLYM3N rawks
junnee // Jan 17, 2007 at 4:17 pm
welcome!!!
im fine…
eat, work, and sleep!!!1
thats my life!!!1
ahhahaahahahahha :p
how r u guys? Long time no c lioa lo!!!
Glacius // Jan 18, 2007 at 12:45 pm
Hello! Decided to drop by after such a long time because I’ve been rather busy this time around
Anyways, I’m glad to see that you all are still up and kicking. We were devastated when we heard the news of the 3-piece band. It’s unfortunate, but I admire your spirits in going on! I have to admit, one of my bandmates leave, I might leave too.
All the best to Uglymen! As long as you all are together, I’m sure you all would rock a lot of a$$es off! Haha! Hope to see you all playing live REALLY soon! Missed your stage presences!
Keep on rocking on no matter what, dudes!! My support’s always with you all!!!!
Glacius // Jan 18, 2007 at 12:45 pm
Lastly.. UGLYMEN ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Silver Isle // Jan 18, 2007 at 2:21 pm
Yeah. Great to see you here again Glacius. I’ve been constantly checking out your page to see what are you up to. Haha. Cool hairstyle and all. =P
taisuan // Jan 19, 2007 at 2:42 pm
thanks to everyone for the kind messages!
Glacius // Jan 20, 2007 at 1:22 pm
Anytime Tai Suan.. i’m sure everybody’s more than glad to support Uglymen!
Silver Isle: Really? hahaha.. I must keep track of those who has viewed my multiply page then! hahaah..thanks for the kind comment! XD
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