AHMAD Daud bin Md. Hashim (Dato) @ Ahmad Daud
Performing Arts in Singapore (Music),
Accession Number 002193
- Oral History Centre
Source
- 5
Total Reels
- Zaleha bte Osman
Interviewer
- 02:28:44
Total Running Time
- Malay
Language
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Reel/Disc 1 of 5
Metadata
- 4 Sep 1999
Recording Date
- 00:29:29
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- For educational purpose only. The interview is not available for any commercial use
Conditions Governing Access
Synopsis
Personal background. Penang Free School. Education at St. Xavier's school. Singing at school's concert. How he impressed judges at a singing contest. Interviewee's experience performing at a night club exclusive to Europeans only. Learning to read music notes. Came to Singapore in 1957 to pursue singing career. Met up with P.Ramlee in Singapore. Interviewee sang Malay songs at nightclubs frequented by Europeans and foreigners.
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Reel/Disc 2 of 5
Metadata
- 4 Sep 1999
Recording Date
- 00:30:10
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- For educational purpose only. The interview is not available for any commercial use
Conditions Governing Access
Synopsis
Good reception to interviewee singing Malay songs. Working as part-time radio announcer with Radio Singapura. Why P.Ramlee consulted veteran actors for movies which he directed. Interviewee owed it to Singapore for making him famous. P.Ramlee won several awards at Southeast Asia Film Festival. Interviewee's admiration of P.Ramlee. Description of P.Ramlee's visit to Jalan Ampas after leaving Singapore. Description of P.Ramlee's funeral.
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Reel/Disc 3 of 5
Metadata
- 4 Sep 1999
Recording Date
- 00:30:13
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- For educational purpose only. The interview is not available for any commercial use
Conditions Governing Access
Synopsis
Continuation on description of P.Ramlee's funeral. Interviewee composed a song in memory of P.Ramlee. Annual remembrance ceremony to commemorate P.Ramlee's death. Increasing public recognition of P.Ramlee. P.Ramlee liked to seek opinions of older actors. Interviewee enjoyed being an entertainer. Interviewee felt honoured to be invited to sing at the launch of Radio Television Singapore. Performed on television program called 'Kalong Senandong'.
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Reel/Disc 4 of 5
Metadata
- 4 Sep 1999
Recording Date
- 00:29:01
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- For educational purpose only. The interview is not available for any commercial use
Conditions Governing Access
Synopsis
The importance of appreciating old talents. Description of Malaysian first independence day. Interviewee's advice to new generation of entertainers. International recognition of P.Ramlee's talent. Description of a movie scene which he acted in. Life in Jalan Ampas studio. A memorable award which he received.
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Reel/Disc 5 of 5
Metadata
- 4 Sep 1999
Recording Date
- 00:29:51
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- For educational purpose only. The interview is not available for any commercial use
Conditions Governing Access
Synopsis
Represented Singapore at World Festival in 1970. Reunion with ex-singing partner. Present state of Malay music industry in Singapore. Experience of singing at various nightclubs in Singapore. P.Ramlee organised annual meet-the-fan sessions at Changi beach. Actors in the past appreciated their fans a lot.
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