Local alternative rock band trio Lunarin is no stranger to big ideas or big dreams. Why would they when two of the band members are full-time lawyers while the other is a chemical engineer with a Masters degree?

It’s no wonder then that they went all out to Los Angeles and produced their debut album, The Chrysalis, at a whopping cost of S$12,000 (yikes, that would put a significant dent in just about anyone’s wallet), bringing to life their ideas.

Linda Ong, lead vocalist and bassist of the band, explained, “The album is about finding out who you truly are. The theory is that when we are born, we’ve accumulated layers on our skin. These layers are other’s preconceived ideas imposed on us about what is right and what is wrong. This album is about shedding the layers away.”

But their big ideas do not stop there. Besides working on their next album (on top of their hectic day jobs, mind you), they also have big ideas on what their super powers should be.

And no, it has nothing to do with ‘saving the world’ – let’s just say that after fulfilling some pretty hefty dreams, they just want their super powers for their…well… amusement.

The VISION-ary

“I want to have X-Ray vision. I’m curious about people and when I look at people, I like to think whether he does his own laundry and what sort of underwear he wears,” said Linda coolly with a straight face behind her thick brown sunglasses.

Makes you just want to cover up certain body parts, right?

An example of her personal interest in others’ extremely personal lives? Well, when the judge was reprimanding her in court, she actually tried ‘to imagine what he looks like when he just wakes up in the morning’.

Wouldn’t it be a riot if one of the judges were reading this article at Youth.SG?

The Pilot

Dubbed ‘the heart of the band’ by his bandmates, the guitarist Ho Kah Wye would love to just ‘fly around the world’ in black leather. Probably a very expensive black leather may we add, since he’s also the treasurer of the band.

Don’t be deceived by his quiet and reserved manner though. Once strapped with a guitar, he’s louder and meaner than Simon Cowell stuck in a K-Box lounge.

The Muscleman

Can you guess the drummer Loo Eng Teck’s dream super power?

“Definitely strength so I can carry every bloody thing that I need. I almost died lugging around the stuff!” said the poor drummer exasperatedly.

Well, with or without super powers, we are pretty sure we’ll stay out of this guy’s wrath, especially since he’s able to carry “a cymbal bag, laptop, two drum triggers in a bag, one drumstick bag and one small pouch” all at once from the parking lot to the Esplanade.

If you haven’t listened to their songs (where have you been?), check out Lunarin’s Silverpiece music video right here at YouTube.

Keen to see Lunarin perform live? Well, head on to Rock Your World @ Rock The Sub Party at Timbre Stage on Jun 7. Lunarin is one of the official Speak Good English Movement activists together with West Grand Boulevard and they’ll be performing on stage live just for you. Not only is the price tag of S$15 inclusive of one drink, it also entitles you to performances of four other local rock bands at the same venue! But don’t forget to check out performances from other bands at The Substation as well. To find out more about the lineup and ticketing details, visit Timbre.

Finally, we’ve saved the best for last. Youth.SG is giving away three pairs of Rock the Sub Party tickets this Whatever Wednesday from May 28-June 3, so you know what to do. Well, maybe not yet, but you will soon enough. Come back tomorrow to find out how you can grab those tickets!

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THIS ARTICLE IS PART OF THE MAY 26-JUN 1 :: The GREAT Issue
 

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