Wu Feng Ling

Musician

www.wufengling.com

Music

Band Profile

Wu Feng Ling is a 4-piece rock band based in Kuala Lumpur. They formed in early 2004 and within a short period of time were gigging regularly. They started their appearance in local pub and cafe scene. One of their regular and favorite music venue is Wow Wow Rock Cafe, KL.

Wu Feng Ling is Hong Eng Kong, more popularly known as Bot, lead vocals and guitars, Sam Chong, vocals and lead guitars, Chuan-Looi, bass and Jerry Soon, drums. They have a very distinct image on stage. Though they dress in t-shirts and jeans but their energetic and emotive music have earned them a respectful reputation in local underground and indie music scene. Wu Feng Ling front-man, Bot is often described as chinese Kurt Cobain.

Their influences include Nirvana, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Muse, and Peter Pan.

As a band, they were often asked to play covers. They didn't want to be a cover band and were determined to play their own music. In late 2004, they start to write their own compositions and re-do some of their written materials. They even want to produce their own album. It wasn't until November, 2005 that Dennix Yeow offered collaboration and his recording studio facilities at Avenue 1 music studio.

Their initial dream was finally fulfilled. The band worked more intensely and passionately to complete their first debut album. This album, self-produced and self-funded, is still in progress and due to launch in the last quarter of 2007.

Their music and lyrics are best expressed as hopes, dreams, desires and frustrations inside them. Its about showing people that there are things inside that should be exposed or expressed, and having no shame about them. I just write what I feel. I just sing it as natural as I can. But its not necessary everyone will like it., as Bot explains the experiences he had in life and also what he learnt from his time as a band. Its also about believing in something they love doing and fulfilling the things they really want to do.