坚持就是一种才华 Determination As A Talent | KamLeong Chow | TEDxPenangRoad

His composing journey started off as a backup plan for him just in case he could not make it through with his academic studies. However, he found his passion in arts and music at a very young age. After being inspired during his travels to Bhutan, he made a promise to himself to compose at least 1000 songs in his lifetime. He believes that success is a byproduct of determination and passion.

KamLeong is a renown Malaysian singer, songwriter, classical guitarist and music producer. Together with several Malaysian musicians, they formed a songwriting collective in 1987 that promotes "Compose, Sing and Listen To Your Own Music". In 1993, he founded a record label and released several successful albums which lead him to win the "Malaysia Top 10 Singers" award in 95, 96 and 97. Aside from popular Chinese music, he also actively composes for movies, television shows, commercials and religious buddhist music. In 2010, KamLeong was also involved in the production of several plays as the director, script writer, composer as well as musical director. In 2014, KamLeong was appointed President after the forming of the "JiDang Malaysian Association of Music".

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