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Azmyl Yunor
Azmyl Yunor
Birth name	Azmyl bin Yusof
Born	17 January 1977 (age 47)
Origin	Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Genres	Folk rock, lo-fi, experimental rock
Occupation(s)	Singer-songwriter, musician, multi-instrumentalist, writer
Years active	1997–present
Labels	Rapidear, Troubadours
Website	http://azmyl.bandcamp.com

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Azmyl Yunor (born Azmyl Yusof; 17 January 1977) is a Malaysian independent English and Malay language singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, academic and writer.^[1]^[2] He is also a journalist and filmmaker by training.^[3]

His works have ranged from folk-country singer-songwriter styles to experimental guitar improvisations to punk and indie-noise rock, solo and with various bands he has founded and recorded with.^[4]^[5] All of his solo recordings are released on his own Rapidear label (his earlier obscure cassette home recordings are out of print) and Troubadours.^[1] A former street musician,^[3]^[5] he is noted for his strong songwriting and lyrics, and laidback on-stage presence yet energetic live shows. He has also composed and collaborated for film, television, theatre, dance and spoken word/poetry productions.^[4]^[6]^[7]^[8]^[9]^[10]

Early life

Azmyl Yunor was born on 17 January 1977 in Pantai Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur. He is a son of Yusof Husin, an entomology professor and Norani Abdul Samad, a microbiology professor. Yunor has a younger brother, Azree who is eight years his junior. He grew up in Adelaide, Australia where his parents continuing their studies until he was 4 years old.^[5] His family moved to Bandar Baru Bangi, Selangor when he was 12. He attended the Sekolah Rendah Kebangsaan Jalan Gurney (1).^[5]

Music career

With the release of the country folk-flavored Tenets EP (2005 / produced by Azmyl Yunor & Ron Khoo) in 2005 to acclaim,^[11]^[12]^[13] he garnered wider attention of the press and established himself as one of the main movers of the burgeoning Malaysian singer-songwriter scene along with the likes of Meor Aziddin Yusof, Pete Teo, Shanon Shah and Shelley Leong. He has also recorded and released lo-fi recordings under the name Thunder Coffee Club.^[14] He was voted as one of KLue magazine's '20 Under 40 – Significant & Young Individuals or Collectives' along with the likes of Mawi, Daphne Iking, Tiara Jacquelina, and Amir Muhammad in 2006.^[15] His bi-lingual album Warga (2010 / produced by Azmyl Yunor & Ariff Akhir) saw him launch a self-funded 20-month tour to promote it.^[16] His album Wilayah (2012 / produced by Azmyl Yunor & Ron Khoo) which features his two signature songs 'Makan Gaji' and 'Anak Dara' was recorded with his touring band the Sigarettes.^[17]

He is a co-founder and member of the Experimental Musicians and Artists Co-operative Malaysia (Emacm) and a co-founder of Troubadours Enterprise, organisers of the annual singer-songwriter festival KL Sing Song from 2005 to 2009.^[1]^[4]^[5] He was also a guitarist for Damo Suzuki's Network in Malaysia for a performance together in 2010.^[18] A musical named after one of his popular songs "Something I Wrote" (directed by Mark Teh, produced by the Five Arts Centre) based on his life and works was staged in August 2013, during which he also launched a retrospective cd Revenge of the Rabak: Selected Works from the Lo-fi Years 1997–2005 comprising selected songs from his lo-fi cassette releases and the Tenets EP in its entirety.^[19] The Pedra Branca EP (2014 / produced by Ronnie Khoo, Azmyl Yunor, & Jeremy Lee), a split EP with Singaporean doom folk artist Hell Low, was released in April 2014 and they both toured Singapore and Peninsula Malaysia to promote the release.^[20]

After the disbandment of Azmyl Yunor & the Sigarettes in August 2014, he began work on a new album called Was Was and formed Azmyl Yunor & Orkes Padu with collaborator/ producer and ex-Sigarettes drummer Raje.^[21] The band released its debut single "Tanah air Ku" ("My Motherland") from the new album on Malaysia Day^[22] and made its debut festival performance at Urbanscapes 2014.^[23] He released his latest album John Bangi Blues (2020 / produced by Ariff Akhir & Azmyl Yunor) in September 2020 to positive reviews for its stripped down live electric arrangement and lyrics which explored contemporary social themes.^[24]^[25]^[26]^[27]

He teaches the film and performing arts programmes at Sunway University.^[16]^[28]

He has also performed as a duo with fellow singer-songwriter Shanon Shah.

Discography

John Bangi Blues (2020)^[29]
PKP EP (2020) ^[29]
Ampang Park EP (2017) ^[30]
Was Was (2015) ^[31]
The Pedra Branca EP (split EP with Hell Low) (2014)
Revenge of the Rabak: Selected Works from the Lo-fi Years 1997–2005 (2013)
Wilayah (2012)
H.I.D.U.P.: Hari Ini Di Ukay Perdana (2010)
Warga (2010)
Tenets EP (2005)
jikalauan EP (2004)
ends (2003)*
The Photocopy Album (2001)*
PRE-DUSK GLIMMER (1999)*
FOLK (1998)*
Watever (1997)*

Note: * cassette only releases

Filmography

Hungry Ghost Diner (2023. Dir: We Jun Cho)- Composer
Songs From The Mekong (2012. Dir: Steve Northcott & Gary Blanton)- Actor / Composer
Tolong! Awek Aku Pontianak (2011. Dir: James Lee)- Cameo & Film Composer
I Want To Remember (2011. Dir: Sherman Ong) – Film Composer
Year Without A Summer (Berkelana) (2011. Dir: Tan Chui Mui) – Film Score/ Composer
Rojak (2009. Dir: Suleiman Brothers) – Supporting Role
Before We Fall in Love Again (2006. Dir: James Lee) – Film Composer
The Flowers Beneath My Skin (2006. Dir: Kit Ong) – Film Score/ Composer
Sehingga KL Ku Menyanyi (Until My KL Sings) (2006. Dir: Mien Lor) – Supporting Role

Publication

"Busking the Days Away" (in 'What's After SPM?', editor: Roshan Thiran. Leaderonomics Publishing, Kuala Lumpur 2011.)
"Facing the Music: Music Subcultures and 'Morality' in Malaysia" (in 'Media, Culture & Society in Malaysia.', editor: Yeoh Seng Guan. Taylor & Francis Routledge, London 2010.)

Television

Dongibab (2022)
Kias Ramadhan (2011)
Anak-Anak Ramadhan (2009)

Appearances

The Maharajah Commission/Gangly Youth split 7-inch – The Maharajah Commission (2012)
Rasa Sayang Jalan Sultan compilation – various artists (2012)
On The Beat and Path compilation – various artists (2012)
Radio Demokratika compilation – various artists (2011)
Soal Kelentong Batu Cheng – Ladang Gempak (2006)
Voices From Next Door compilation – various artists (2006)
Mamak Conspiracy – Ben's Bitches (2006)
It's Great To Have An EP... – Ciplak! (2006)
Panic in the Peninsula compilation – various artists (2005)
Come Together compilation – various artists (2005)
National Disservice – Ben's Bitches (2004)
Punkrawkoholic vol. 1 compilation (as Thunder Coffee Club) – various artists (2003)
Dialogue Amoreaux – The Maharajah Commission (2003)
The Experimental Musicians & Artists Co-op Malaysia SELECTED LIVE JAN-FEB 2003 (2003) – various artists (2003)

References

^ ^a ^b ^c Chris True (2008), "Azmyl Yunor", All Music Guide, retrieved 14 October 2010
^ Xeni Jardin (17 October 2005), More on sociology of Malaysian Black Metal, retrieved 20 October 2010
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^ ^a ^b ^c Zack Yusof (8 December 2006), "Rocking good time", The Star/Entertainment/Music/News & Feature, Petaling Jaya, archived from the original on 7 August 2011, retrieved 14 October 2010
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^ Ling Low (28 April 2014), Notes From A Small Island, Kuala Lumpur: Poskod Malaysia, retrieved 14 June 2014
^ Izyan Liyana (21 August 2014), INTERVIEW: AZMYL YUNOR & THE SIGARETTES, Kuala Lumpur: The Wknd, archived from the original on 14 December 2021, retrieved 11 May 2015
^ Coconuts KL (17 September 2014), Music Video: Azmyl Yunor's "Tanah Air Ku" is a road trip into Malaysia's heart, Kuala Lumpur: Coconuts KL, retrieved 11 May 2015
^ Urbanscapes (26 September 2014), Azmyl Yunor & Orkes Padu, Kuala Lumpur: Urbanscapes, archived from the original on 11 December 2014, retrieved 11 May 2015
^ Azizul Rahman Ismail (28 September 2020), "The language of music", The Sun, Kuala Lumpur, retrieved 4 November 2020
^ Adrian Yap (14 October 2020), Azmyl Yunor – 'John Bangi Blues' review: A no-frills comeback from Malaysia's veteran troubadour, Kuala Lumpur: NME, retrieved 4 November 2020
^ A. Azim Idris (1 November 2020), Azmyl Yunor takes on Malaysiana in 'John Bangi Blues', Kuala Lumpur: The Vibes, retrieved 4 November 2020
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^ Sunway University, Performance & Media: Academic Staff, Petaling Jaya, archived from the original on 23 November 2010, retrieved 15 October 2010
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^ http://www.dailyseni.com/v4/azmyl-yunor-ampang-park/ ^{[dead link‍]}
^ "Azmyl Yunor & Orkes Padu 'WAS WAS' album launch | Kakiseni". Archived from the original on 22 October 2016. Retrieved 22 October 2016.

External links

Official website

[AMG372737-1] Chris True (2008), "Azmyl Yunor", All Music Guide, retrieved 14 October 2010

[2] Xeni Jardin (17 October 2005), More on sociology of Malaysian Black Metal, retrieved 20 October 2010

[Fadzil-3] Fahmi Fadzil (28 August 2005), "Rocking to stay true", The Star/Entertainment/Music/News & Feature, Petaling Jaya, archived from the original on 22 July 2011, retrieved 15 October 2010

[Yusof-4] Zack Yusof (8 December 2006), "Rocking good time", The Star/Entertainment/Music/News & Feature, Petaling Jaya, archived from the original on 7 August 2011, retrieved 14 October 2010

[Choo-5] Nick Choo (24 September 2009), "Sharing a common thread", The Nutgraph, Petaling Jaya, retrieved 15 October 2010

[6] "15Malaysia", Time Out Kuala Lumpur, 17 August 2009, archived from the original on 30 March 2010, retrieved 15 October 2010

[7] Projek Wayang (26 November 2009), "Wayang Fajar", Projek Wayang, Petaling Jaya, retrieved 15 October 2010

[8] Jason (6 August 2009), "Download Kit Ong x Azmyl Yunor, Ronnie Khoo and Yong Yandsen Urbanscapes collabo", Junk, Kuala Lumpur, archived from the original on 17 August 2009, retrieved 15 October 2010

[9] uimui (23 September 2010), IKAN: written by Azmyl Yunor for The Year Without A Summer, Petaling Jaya: Da huang Pictures, archived from the original on 7 October 2010, retrieved 15 October 2010

[10] CHO Young-jung (October 2010), Year Without A Summer, Pusan, South Korea: Pusan International Film Festival, retrieved 15 October 2010^{[permanent dead link‍]}

[11] Adlin Rosli (22 June 2005), "The Thinking Man", Kakiseni, Petaling Jaya, archived from the original on 28 October 2010, retrieved 14 October 2010

[12] Daryl Goh (May 2005), "Tenets EP", The Star/Entertainment/Music/Reviews, Petaling Jaya, archived from the original on 22 July 2011, retrieved 6 April 2010

[13] Zack Yusof (31 May 2005), "Folk music from Azmyl Yunor", The Star/Entertainment/Music/Reviews, Petaling Jaya, archived from the original on 22 July 2011, retrieved 14 October 2010

[14] Kenneth Yu (July 2005), "Troubadour in Transit", Think, Petaling Jaya, archived from the original on 28 September 2007, retrieved 14 October 2010

[15] Nurhanie (September 2006), "KLue List", MawiFC.com, Malaysia, retrieved 25 January 2011

[Gomez-16] Edward Gomez (10 May 2010), "Songs of a nation", The Star/Entertainment/Music/News & Feature, Petaling Jaya, archived from the original on 9 March 2012, retrieved 14 October 2010

[17] N. Rama Lohan (31 July 2012), "Craft Over Cool", The Star, Petaling Jaya, archived from the original on 21 February 2013, retrieved 31 July 2012

[18] Switch ON (November 2010), "DAMO SUZUKI'S NETWORK: Live in KL", Switch ON, Kuala Lumpur, retrieved 11 May 2011

[19] Wong Boon Ken (23 August 2013), Mark Teh and Azmyl Yunor on 'Something I Wrote', Kuala Lumpur: TimeOut Kuala Lumpur, retrieved 5 October 2013

[20] Ling Low (28 April 2014), Notes From A Small Island, Kuala Lumpur: Poskod Malaysia, retrieved 14 June 2014

[21] Izyan Liyana (21 August 2014), INTERVIEW: AZMYL YUNOR & THE SIGARETTES, Kuala Lumpur: The Wknd, archived from the original on 14 December 2021, retrieved 11 May 2015

[22] Coconuts KL (17 September 2014), Music Video: Azmyl Yunor's "Tanah Air Ku" is a road trip into Malaysia's heart, Kuala Lumpur: Coconuts KL, retrieved 11 May 2015

[23] Urbanscapes (26 September 2014), Azmyl Yunor & Orkes Padu, Kuala Lumpur: Urbanscapes, archived from the original on 11 December 2014, retrieved 11 May 2015

[24] Azizul Rahman Ismail (28 September 2020), "The language of music", The Sun, Kuala Lumpur, retrieved 4 November 2020

[25] Adrian Yap (14 October 2020), Azmyl Yunor – 'John Bangi Blues' review: A no-frills comeback from Malaysia's veteran troubadour, Kuala Lumpur: NME, retrieved 4 November 2020

[26] A. Azim Idris (1 November 2020), Azmyl Yunor takes on Malaysiana in 'John Bangi Blues', Kuala Lumpur: The Vibes, retrieved 4 November 2020

[27] "Singer takes a swipe at moral policing with 'Skodeng Blues'". 17 March 2023.

[28] Sunway University, Performance & Media: Academic Staff, Petaling Jaya, archived from the original on 23 November 2010, retrieved 15 October 2010

[thevibes.com-29] "Azmyl Yunor takes on 'John Bangi Blues' - Music". November 2020.

[30] ttp://www.dailyseni.com/v4/azmyl-yunor-ampang-park/ ^{[dead link‍]}

[31] "Azmyl Yunor & Orkes Padu 'WAS WAS' album launch | Kakiseni". Archived from the original on 22 October 2016. Retrieved 22 October 2016.

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