KELLOCK, Pete
New Citizens,
Accession Number 003985
- Oral History Centre
Source
- 10
Total Reels
- Teo Kian Giap
Interviewer
- 09:31:02
Total Running Time
- English
Language
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Reel/Disc 3 of 10
Metadata
- 15 Jan 2015
Recording Date
- 00:57:25
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
Conditions Governing Access
Synopsis
Interviewee worked in a Saudi Arabian computer hardware company, dealing in coding of Arabic language. He talked about working in a multicultural environment, and also living overseas. Interviewee wanted be inventor and entrepreneur since young. He and a few others came up with Zyclus, an interactive sequencer which they hoped to use live performance and in the studios. An investor decided to pump money into the new set up. They tried to interest musicians to use the software. Vangelis used it in one concert and interviewee met up with Alan Parsons. Sales of Zyclus were modest due to price and timing of technology.
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Reel/Disc 4 of 10
Metadata
- 16 Jan 2015
Recording Date
- 00:58:40
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
Conditions Governing Access
Synopsis
Interviewee talked about the advertising campaign for Zyclus. The company was not performing well financially and an external manager was brought it. It was eventually wound up. Interviewee thought of working overseas as he liked foreign cultures. He applied to an advertisement by NUS Institute of Systems Science (ISS) and was successful. He arrived in Singapore in Sep 1989, a few weeks before Deepavali. Interviewee taught computer short courses to workers at major corporations. At that time, he noted the professionals were not keen to be entrepreneurs.
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Reel/Disc 5 of 10
Metadata
- 16 Jan 2015
Recording Date
- 00:58:07
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
Conditions Governing Access
Synopsis
Interviewee talked about the settling in process in Singapore. He noted Institute of Systems Science employed a lot of people at that time. Around 1991, interviewee started a course on multimedia. He later moved into research at ISS. Interviewee talked about his first 24 hours in Singapore. Upon arrival, he encountered Singaporean accent and explored Orchard Road area. The following day, he chanced upon Centre of Musical Arts at NUS, and also met Joe Peters of the Electronic Music Lab. He later joined the symphonic band. He talked about playing horn last minute for the Scottish National Orchestra.
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Reel/Disc 6 of 10
Metadata
- 16 Jan 2015
Recording Date
- 00:53:26
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
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Synopsis
Interviewee talked about his involvement in the Singapore arts scene, including playing in the orchestra for the Bolshoi Ballet. He formed a synthesiser band Persuasian, which focused on experimental rock. He talked about a concert with Electronic Music Lab held at the NUS. Later, he did the music for 2 theatre productions. In the early 1990s, he put up a multi-media performance “Tunnels” at the former Drama Centre. He gave his opinion on Robert Iau. He gave his opinion on the arts scene then, noted not many were involved in electronic music. He talked briefly on Tsao Chieh.
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Reel/Disc 7 of 10
Metadata
- 24 Feb 2015
Recording Date
- 00:58:40
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
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Synopsis
The multimedia performance Tunnels was a mixed success. Interviewee and a few Caucasian friends were signed by Jimmy Wee of Pony Canyon record company. The band Gwailo released an album Geiko Sushi. The name of the band prevented the posters being put up on record shops. Interviewee met his wife Pearl Samuel in Singapore. Interviewee gone into research work at Institute of Systems Science (ISS). He talked about KRDL. He and his team developed a software which could compile a summary of video footages. It led to the formation of the company muvee Technologies Pte Ltd. The company started to market the product.
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Reel/Disc 8 of 10
Metadata
- 24 Feb 2015
Recording Date
- 00:58:11
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
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Synopsis
The year 2001 was difficult as the “dot.com” crash meant that the company found it tough to raise money from the venture capitalists. Muvee was working on a tight budget from KRDL and the staff were working long hours. Interviewee mentioned good assistance from the government and Singapore being a good place to attract talents. At times, the company handled its own legal matters. Interviewee talked about pricing of the software, and noted that the software market has become tougher due to the numerous software apps available at major IT companies like Apple Apps Store.
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Reel/Disc 9 of 10
Metadata
- 24 Feb 2015
Recording Date
- 00:58:40
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
Conditions Governing Access
Synopsis
Interviewee talked about the concept “lean start-up”, which is finding what customers want. A major computer company tried to dig out information about the software and later released a similar product for free. He talked about another competitor, and patent issues. At one point, muvee was in talks with Nokia on possible acquisition. In 2006, interviewee stepped down as CEO due to health and personal reasons. He worked part time at the company for a few years and spent time travelling. He talked about his major achievements at muvee. His advice to new start-ups.
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