ZIRCON GOV. PAWN STARZ

My fellow Pawnographers Just back from the Esplanade . Damn awesome backstage man! Really, it will be a night to remember. We are going to have a huge reverse projection screen. Will talk to X'ho about the set. Got to make it intimate yet rocking. My brain is working. Appologies for misquoting people...sorry, I do make mistakes. Last night we had a funny interview with Indulge . The best question of the night was: If you were a dessert what would you be and why? I couldn't even answer it! Your poor old PawnStarz is never always witty you know! I pawn myself too much. Donations to ZGPS please. To set the record straight, anyone who wants to BLOG with us please email me at yeow@dstudio1.com

To Sat's best walker winner.... I wanted to tell you this that night but there was this and that, this and that to do and I'd to pee big time as well. I loved what you did with your eyes, the massive kohl look. THis is what I'd ask Dewi our wonder make up woman to do me up like in our next gig at the Esplanade; a la Zircon way!!!!!!!!!

Media Law exam tomorrow. Wish me luck.

Hey everyone. Nice to be here. Anyhow, give me a few days to give you guys a decent post, and perhaps a blogger layout. =)

Hello All Anyone got a nice template for this Blog? To cheap to get server space.Its thursday. I have got to go down to the Esplanade for a technical meeting tomorrow. The show location sounds interesting, but there might not be a video wall. The sound will be definately better than Zouk . Welcome Shaun to our Blog...

Just found our first album on sale. The price range really varies! Just goes to show how much people value us. www.musicstack.com Zircon Lounge & Chris Ho, Regal Vigor 1983,uk,insert,VG+/EX LP, $9.00 , Solid Viper USA  Cd-r + Vinyl Combo: Web 1983,uk,insert  EX/VG+ Other   $48.95 , cdBBQ USA   

Ingenue F***ing awesome mate! Cheers. Actually, Sue did not show her breast, just her Princess Tam-Tam bra. The footage was shown at Zouk. So much for accurate reporting... If you have it, pawn it...

Case it baby! I produced this track for a local group called Zircon Gov. Pawn Starz. All my tracks are done on a IBM notebook. Any comments most welcome. Cheers. http://sg.geocities.com/casewoo/audio/fish.mp3 Case __________________ -------------------------------------- http://cas-e.com

The girl that won the red carpet walk says... http://spastikpop.diaryland.com Went to two gigs yesterday. Dharma's punk rock one then the Zircon Gov Pawn Starz one at Zouk. The former was hot and sweat affair, we were baking under the aluminium insulation sheet that lined the roof. Very MTV, ironically i couldn't help thinking Britney - I'm a Slave 4U instead of Blink-(some numerical behind this can't remember as am not really a fan of 90s punk). Anyhow it was getting incredibly hot so we headed down to the chill out room - airconditioned - on the 3rd floor which had a mirror. Of course being the narcissists we are, we spent the better part of the time posing in the mirror and taking digital pictures of our fabulous selves. There was this fantastic little black metal guitar rack and shiai and aaron climbed all over it like whores on heat posing, gritting their teeth like wild animals as i directed and simin shot. Some of the pictures turned out very good. Schmolder!

Lost in Translation? WALAUPUN Janet Jackson tidak diundang untuk mengadakan persembahan Anugerah MTV Asia 2004 (MTVA 04) yang berlangsung di Stadium Tertutup Singapura Sabtu lalu, namun gaya dan aksi adik kepada Raja Pop, Michael Jackson itu tetap kelihatan. [Although Janet Jackson wasn't invited to perform at the MTV Asia Awards 2004 (MAA 04) which was help at the Singapore Indoor Stadium last Saturday, her action as a sister to the King of Pop, Michael Jackson is still apparent >> huh?] Gaya dan aksi Janet sewaktu persembahan bersama Justin Timberlake yang mendedahkan buah dadanya kepada umum pada acara pertandingan American Football Super Bowl di Amerika Syarikat, dapat dilihat menerusi aksi penyanyi tempatan Singapura, Suzanne Walker. [Janet's action during the performance with Justin Timberlake in which she exposed her breasts to the public at the American Football Super Bowl competition in the States was mimic by Singaporean singer, Suzanne Walker]

Good morning... Peanut Butter Jelly Sandwich for breakfast... yes please. Can someone deliver it to me? Significance?...Dunno. Orange Factory thanks. Got some comments from Shaun here goes Hey man, Thanks for dropping by the website, I was marvelled at the site of your name being attached to my comments. Real sorry I couldn't make the gig, I had a ticket, but was on a shoot that finished past midnight. On other matters, I seriously love the album. It's fucking good stuff, and I'm not just giving you lip service. I'm seriously so impressed by you guys that I really want to ask you guys for a favor. Wonder what he wants...The men's briefs that were thrown on stage?

The Five-Steps Peanut Butter Jelly Sandwich Step 1: Take three slices of white bread (we don't need no oaty wholewheat shit) and pound them hardly on the table/floor/whereever you feel comfortable making your sandwich. Step 2: Eat off all the brown sides of the bread. (can I use a knife?) No, this is a stressful task - you might risk stabbing yourself in your ass. Step 3: Spread peanut butter one side of the two slices (leave the other one alone) with your forefinger before licking them clean. (Why?) No food wastage here, mate. Step 4: Now, grab the jelly and play with it by bouncing off from one palm to the other before smacking them flat on the remaining slice of bread - both sides, thank you. Step 5: Combine all slices together and voila, you have Sillypore's Best Peanut Butter Sandwich. *This secret recipe has been passed on from generation to generation. So, please keep this in confidence, yah?

Thanks G... majulah singapura have you guys seen this? love the graphics from the latest email newsletter from lomographic asia. have you seen majulah singapura look so yummy! zircon garmen pawn starz in conjection with soundflash music project. chekkit! # G 21:05 (i wanna make you holler)

Can someone translate this? http://freehost03.websamba.com 18/02/2004 : MTV Asia 2004 hangat. WALAUPUN Janet Jackson tidak diundang untuk mengadakan persembahan Anugerah MTV Asia 2004 (MTVA 04) yang berlangsung di Stadium Tertutup Singapura Sabtu lalu, namun gaya dan aksi adik kepada Raja Pop, Michael Jackson itu tetap kelihatan. Gaya dan aksi Janet sewaktu persembahan bersama Justin Timberlake yang mendedahkan buah dadanya kepada umum pada acara pertandingan American Football Super Bowl di Amerika Syarikat, dapat dilihat menerusi aksi penyanyi tempatan Singapura, Suzanne Walker. Penyanyi kumpulan Zircon Gov.Pawnstarz itu yang juga merupakan penyiar di salah sebuah stesen radio Singapura, sengaja menyelak kemeja-T yang dipakainya dan menampakkan separuh daripada buah dadanya sewaktu melintasi karpet merah. Tindakan Walker yang mencari publisiti murahan itu ternyata tidak digemari oleh peminat tempatan. Aksinya itu mendapat cemuhan daripada peminat yang rata-ratanya ad

Lily says... SCISSOR SISTERS Scissor Sisters (Polydor) The self-titled album is a tight-as-corkscrews, psychedelic romp through the landmarks of pink pop, echoing the monotone of Pet Shop Boys and the magic dust of John's big, fat, rhinestone-studded fun in the same measure. Frontman Jake Shears prims and sulks gorgeously in Laura and flits between praise and disdain in Filthy/Gorgeous. We are sure darling Chris Ho and his new band Zircon Gov. Pawnstarz will be eyeing every little move of this band.

Shaun Koh... I missed out on Zouk last night, damn it. Really wanted to catch The Zircon Gov. Pawn Stars. Oh well. I had cheese prata at River Valley to make up for it, as well as a very kind lift home.

Styra.... thanks... Media Ho'. last night was Zironc Govt Pawn Starz' album launch at Zouk. Follywood. I had such a great time! the music wasnt as loud as it should be, as usual, Zouk's bringing the the volume in da house. Wot's goin on man, patrons gettin old? Anyways, Suzanna Walker aka Sue Sue Law, alone made the trip down to Zouk worthwhile. She's so trashy and funny, droopy and plumpish, and she doesnt fucken care! I LIKE!!!! I like alot alot! She came on wearing sorta like a suede peacoat and short-feather-lace-type-almost-a-skirt thang and then she threw off her coat to reveal a lacey bra top thingy that threatened the crowd with a peek of her breasts and it DID! a few times her nipples popped out and she popped them right back in, flashing a brilliant grin into the crowd, wagging her finger, kinda like going, "oh no you dont." She turned around once and behind her almost-skirt was a huge gap and her gaping ass, buck naked. ahhaha she rock

fan writes... footnote (i couldnt fit this into the post anywhere).. pawnstarz is fronted by x'ho and features tan tiang yeow (ex-zircon lounge, who was featured in the papers n given airtime when he returned from the states.. latest single "my generation", or was it "this generation"?).. and also suzanne walker. ex class 95 dj, ex power 98 dj. din even know she was laid off by the station! but theres a common thread there, how the commercial stations are selling out and becoming even more commercial, dropping djs and shows left right center. x'ho himself got axed from p10 after almost 10 years, if im not wrong, of hip parade. sigh.

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Lennard Ong , thanks, don't have your email ... Zircon Gov. Pawn Starz rocked the house last night at zouk. a house of corpses, might i add as everyone stood static like a gaping mannequin audience as x-ho and gang was rocking all away on stage, as suzanne walker left one question on the minds of most of the males- "wardobe malfunction, please?". Whoever said the Dead Can Dance. There's this magic concotion that i shall introduce to you. Purple Haze. (all in my brain) its fucking tops, tho a tad neutered. try it, its a drink everyone would love. for the whole family, no shitting you.

Good morning Someone commented we should play with more of a “Live” element. Yeah, we should but our 10-piece back-up band are on tour with Ah*Mei. Seriously folks, we make do with our limited resources. Stay tuned folks for a more technically challenging show the next time. How are we going to beat the last performance? Don't really know. Any suggestions? Will surprise you. Peace out.

In no particular order... STRAITS TIMES LIFE! YEOW KAI CHAI... FOUR F***ING STARS MATE! In-your-face prefab spouts Follywood is another brickbat by X'Ho and gang hurled at the face of convention FOLLYWOOD Zircon Gov. Pawn Starz (XY Recordings/Universal) BACK in February, radio DJ-turned-pop dominatrix Suzanne Walker hijacked the MTV Asia Awards with a chest-baring stunt so hilariously sluttish (and yet coyly not baring any nipples), it added real anarchy to a parade of toothy, 'I love-Singapore' popsters. Walker - also known as Sue-Sue Law in her rock-star persona - has ganged up with Singapore's very own punk-monk X'Ho and his former Zircon Lounge partner-in-crime Yeow to form a nu electro trio that takes the mickey out of everything, not least themselves. Which is why Follywood - a glorious spoof of the land of dreams as transposed to Singapore, the 'ultimate land of prefab sprouts' - should be seen as an invaluable entry to th

Another review... Lost in Alienation Zircon@Zouk Sunday, Apr. 25, 2004 Yesterday. Just one of those nights that I've been looking forward to but I end up feeling disappointed (or plain f-up). Highlight of the Day: Zircon Gov. Pawn Starz. Woah. Electrifying! Chris Ho dressed up so "wrong" but yet, sexy. Sue-Sue Law (Suzanne Walker) stripped to her sequinned bra and hula skirt look-alike which showed bits of her bum. Yeow was cool. My favourite Zircon track was their opening performance! Woohoo! I had a good time watching Zircon. And, it was downhill from there.

Finally... Government approved. Flipside : Tiramisu + Zircon Gov. Pawn Starz Singapore When: 29 May 2004 (Sat), 9.00 PM at the Theatre Get on the stage and get high with Singapore's most flamboyant and daring bands for a night of explosive, outrageous fun! Opening act Tiramisu pays tribute to the 80s pop residue with a mini rock opera, complete with its trademark flamboyant costumes, kitsch elements, and live video mixing. Its eclectic brand of funky punk rock, fused with high-energy comedic performance art elements, defies common labelling. Next up, Zircon Gov. Pawn Starz. The first nu-electro group in Singapore has remained true to its vein of alternative electro-clash. Join guitarist Yeow, and singers X'Ho and Sue-Sue Law, as they rock the house with their nu-electro robo-punk music that has been described as "frighteningly good". This is a standing-room only concert, where the audience will be onstage with the bands for the first time. So d

More press darlings... THE NATION . Thank you DJ BEE in Bangkok... THE INSIDE TRACK WITH DJ BEE: Singapore sing Published on Apr 16, 2004 Zircon Gov Pawn Starz bring on the mix from the Lion City Singapore’s nu-electro band Zircon Gov Pawn Starz has released its long-awaited debut album. “Follywood” contains a handful of originals with some intriguing titles, including “Media Whore” and “Mouthless Fish”. There are several guest artists, as well. “Nag Nag Nag” (not the Cabaret Voltaire classic) features Peter Christopherson (ex-Throbbing Gristle) of Coil, “Digit Nation” features Mia, and the band’s signature theme-song, “Zircon Gov Pawn Starz”, features Chicks On Speed. Included are a couple of re-worked covers; The Queers’ “Drop the Attitude F—er” and Motorhead’s “Nightmare (Dreamtime)”. There’s also a hidden track, coming after two minutes of silence at the end of the last track. It was remixed by Bangkok’s very own Futon. “Follywood” is available in Bangkok at DJ S

Sue baby... You did great!! I'm so proud of you! Some of our audience comments for you to savour: Wow!!!You guys are hardcore rebel performer, suzane she's really a daring performer. Was the men's underwear act was on purpose or someone did throw his underwear? Anyway my two favourites is the audience participation song, Just fuck and i need you where the boy come in and do his rap. That's cool! who is that little eminem? I look around the moment you guys start the performance, peoples jaw just drop... he he he. Lots of thought probably running thru the brain. Anyway me, sean and friends had a great time. Hope to see you soon, by the way, any censorship board comment on your cd cover yet? cheers, Amy yes I was there with Lina. Was sick so I left at about 12. It was fabulous. Telling it like it is, c'est chique! Wanted to buy the CD, but they didn't sell them outside yet. Can I buy off you, or which store? What was the public reaction? Kat H

My nose is dripping and I'm falling ill. What the hell did I do on stage???? Have to head to Zouk today to pick up the pieces of Saturday's gig. Thank you Chris Kong for getting everyone pumped to do suesuelaw on the red carpet. Yeah... do the suesuelaw and say suesuelaw!!!!!!

It's monday morning, yawn, need to recharge. The ZOUK experence was fun. Still got scolding from the Zouk bouncer for taking out a jug of water. They are so kiasu here. X, the star is of course me, the X is you. Don't you have enough groupies already... Well done guys, now got to check out record sales. Someone said they wanted to buy an album but couldn't get it at the front door. Now back to the grunge of daily life in the studio upgrading software. Boring!!!Building my Pop Career. Good review from MTV... see below...thanks again Joe Ng www.mtvasia.com/review/cd/c20040423001124.html

ZGPS APPRECIATES... 24 APRIL 2004 FOLLYWOOD LAUNCH Thank you one and all who came down, walked across the red carpet, flashed their tits, acted silly, gazed in awe at Sue-Sue Law's costume and shocked by X'Ho's megaphonic vocals. Lomographed and digtally flashed themselves. It was a fun night had by all. The sound system cracked, the music played super-loud,explatives and swearing were then norm on stage. Thank you all for being there, and taking us seriously... Randolf - Fann of the year!! FFurious Crew, Melvyn, Little and Alex - You guys could make press darlings of ants. Zai - You love film and film loves you Jason - Your dedication to sound and good vibes rule. Respect goes out to you...you the backbone of amazing sound. Dewi - You makeup keeps getting more exprimental. Thanks so much. Barry - You make style look easy B&B crew - You rock. managing a bunch of freaks.. Geoff your muscles get bigger and so does your hard work, Andrea your smile get

The diary that nobody reads...feels like I'm writing to myself. Anyway, the set list is done and we have been rehersing like mad. Confident that we will pull together a great show. Hopefully the video graphics will happen. Just what Singapore needs: an alternative to mainstream boring! SET LIST FOR ZOUK 24 APR 04 White Noise (intro) ZGPS Drop the attitude, Sucka Media Whore I need a Freak Fuck machine Just Fuck Digit Nation Nag Nag Nag Burn your rainbow I wanna be your dog Nightmare Drop the attutude (remix) * Kick it (encore) For all those that need invites. Come to Zouk before 10 and I will be there passing them out!!!

Yo People! Just saw the article in Life! ,I like. We're all Media Whores anyway! What is going on? Well, apart from not rehersing, I need to get technical issues out of the way, like my video software. Using this programme called Flomotion 2.0 but to cheapskate to buy it. Man, is the album out in the stores? I wonder. Can someone go and check? Too many party nights. Was at Mambo Jumbo (a sorry state of things). Peace and love...go buy the album....

Got our launch party invites today! They look fab! Now who should I give them too? Can't paste a stamp on it, so have to give them out by hand! Yeah, I think we're good to go. I like the new songs and we're definately more together. In the invite it says debut album. Really, o yah, the one we did 20 years ago doesn't count! (in the republic's collective memory) Anyway...the 24th is 10 days away...

Man... it's good friday and I'm stuck in the office doing mailing lists...sux...Pr is a full time job man. Trying to do a remix for MEDIA WHORE. Just wondering what the key is. Also going ring tone crazy producing songs that come out of General Midi. The sounds don't do justice to the songs. Just read that SEAL bought a house in Whistler. Anyone know him? I need a ski vacation...PEACE. 15 days to ZOUK...

Morning all... Welcome Mr Ho to the diary. Are we meeting today for our rehersal? If so, all of you can show up at 3. Sue, where are you? Please join us... Yeh, great that we have DJ DAMIAN LAZARUS (UK) for our launch. Its always makes me laugh when people put the country their from in brackets!!!Here's some hype about him... Damian Lazarus delivers a fresh and unique sound best described as dirty & deep, electro house - a rebel sound designed for lovers of late night madness, future dancefloor classics and cutting edge new ideas. As Head of A&R for UK based label City Rockers, which was voted "Label of the Year" by various music magazine, Damian also compiled the genre defining compilations - Futurism 1 and 2, which were included by many music publication's in their 'Albums of the Year' lists. Since his major break in '02 when he was invited to spin at Barcelona's Sonar Festival and at We Love Sunday's at Space in Ibiza, Damian has

Good morning... Another day in Follywood. I had a big day yesterday. Busy thinking about our show and album launch. Also, we need some rehersal space to practise. I'm sure I can drum up something guys...Had a big VOCAL day yesterday trying to master my Mandarin pronounciation. I was just reading the blurp on the Esplanade Diary and it has metioned us as ‘Leftist’. Hmm... I think we're far from that. If leftist means not-taking-any-bullshit, then I will accept that lable. No major shakes today, need to rest my vocal chords. Peace. I wonder how many Fanns we actually have out there? And who are they?

Hey..hey..hey Just got the latest issue of Esplanade Diary and saw our picture in there. We are indeed going to be part of Flipside Festival which is part of the Singapore Arts Festival. 29 May is the date!!!

People Feeling a bit more energized today as we got some nice pictures published in uisng our LOMO cameras. Check out some of mine and X's pictures. Sue has been naughty and not snapped enough!!Bad girl... http://ffurious.com/lomo/zircon/asf/ByXho.html http://ffurious.com/lomo/zircon/asf/ByYeow.html http://ffurious.com/lomo/zircon/asf/ByLomo.html I'm spending my time checking through the technical flyers for our shows. Did you guys know that we are playing Esplanade? Yes, we have been approved by the Ministry of Enjoyment. Also, we just had a photoshoot last week for Whatz In Magazine. NIce shoots of sue, reminded me of the early campy soft porn. Will try to get those shots out to you guys in Disneyland. That's all for now...

Hello people. Learn about the exploits of the most famous band that Singapore needs! Singapore's very own Zircon Gov. Pawn Starz .Today we are going to start our own personal diaries for the launch of our album FOLLYWOOD . It's been 20 years since our last album and it's about that time, dont you think to get serious about the next one? Check out our website www.x-hosux.com/zircon.htm So stay tuned for the exploits of X Ho, Yeow and Sue-Sue Law...Oh yes, today's diary... Just saw the ad for our launch in JUICE magazine, nice one, only they forgot to mention that NAG NAG NAG may show up for electro night. I'm happy that the ad is out, that means that we get to actually get on stage. Let's rock.