Lorraine Tan

Lorraine Tan (陈莉芯) is a Singaporean singer, songwriter, entrepreneur, educator and founder of the My Singapore Music Charity Movement.

Lorraine Tan 陈莉芯
Lorraine Tan 陈莉芯
NationalitySingapore
OccupationSinger, songwriter, producer, director, educator
Years active2012 - present

Early life

Tan graduated from CHIJ Saint Nicholas Girls' School and Hwa Chong Junior College. She later graduated from the Nanyang Technological University of Singapore as a civil engineer. Tan was the valedictorian of civil engineering in NTU. She also won the best speaker award in the Dorothy Cheung Debating championship in NTU. She was also trained in vocals and piano (ABRSM grade 8, distinction), and later in music education (Post graduate diploma, distinction; from NIE - National Institute of Education) to teach music.[1] Tan also took contemporary vocal master classes at New York University in 2017.

Music career

Tan started composing in 2000. Her first composition "Dreams" won the First Prize in an NUS song writing competition. She has written more than 200 songs to date for corporate companies, wedding couples, government agencies and National day charity projects. She has also performed in more than 800 events.

She then released two albums, Tan in Original Love Stories Volume 1 & 2, which compiled the songs she had written, back in 2006 and 2008 respectively. The albums primarily catered to her network of wedding, corporate clients and their friends.[2]

In 2010, Tan decided to take her music career to the next level with a commercial Chinese album, 我的世界 (My World), which sold out in both Singapore and Malaysia. 我的世界 (My World) was also selected as mediacorp's Chinese TV drama "RESCUE 995" ending theme song on channel 8.

The commercial album was produced by Tan under her own music label, Pink Piano Productions, and the album was supported generously by sponsors. It was marketed by Warner Music Singapore. The album's positive reception from the fans, and her love for her country, next led her to compose and record a single during Singapore's National Day in 2011. Aptly titled My Singapore, the song received strong airplay on Y.E.S. 93.3FM and Class 95FM, leading to her performing the track to a 5,000-strong crowd at the National Day party at Marina Barrage at the invitation of PUB (The Public Utilities Board of Singapore).

In 2013, Tan wrote and produced My Singapore 2013 theme song - "Shine Singapore". The YouTube video went viral and received more than 230k views within a month of release. A charity music concert for 2000 audience was held at Esplanade Concert Hall with students and teachers from different schools. The Shine Singapore Project raised SGD $200,000 for the Straits' Times School Pocket Money Fund.

In the same year, Tan was also commissioned by National Parks Board to compose the official theme song to celebrate Singapore's 50th year of greening. This song was aired on Channel 5, 8 & CNA as a TV interstitial.

In April 2014, Tan was selected as the "Kindness Ambassador" for The Singapore Kindness Movement. She wrote and sang the theme song titled "Kindness is in Me" to promote kindness and a more loving and caring society. This song can also be found on YouTube.[3]

In August 2014, she continued to lend her creative talents to the community and charity by writing her 4th National Day Song "Moments of Love". This time she also wrote the script and directed the Music video. The three short stories in the music video depicts the different type of love that we experience in our lives. It serves as motivation to people who are suffering and sends a message that there are people out there who care for them. This video was also well-received and crossed more than 225,000 views within a month of release.

The My Singapore Project ended on a high note on 12 August 2014 with a music concert for 3,500 people at The Star Performing Arts Centre with The President of Singapore Tony Tan Keng Yam as the Guest of Honour. This concert was once again presented by CapitaLand Hope Foundation. The project raised more than SGD$200,000 for the 64 charities under President's Challenge 2014. More than 300 students from different schools in Singapore also participated in this project. [4]

She released her first "My Singapore: Original Theme Songs DVD" and is preparing to release the "My Singapore: Concert DVD". She was also commissioned by West Spring Primary School to compose and produce their school song.[5]

As part of SG50 (Singapore's 50th golden jubilee celebrations), Tan wrote "Snow Flower" as a tribute to the country's 50 years of dreams, aspirations and resilience. The song was inspired by Lee Kuan Yew - Singapore's founding Prime Minister. Lee died on 23 March 2015 at age 92. The music, words and images are a metaphorical interpretation of how Singapore (akin to a fragile flower), survived and thrived in difficult and seeming impossible circumstances (akin to wintry snow).[6]

The official beneficiary of My Singapore 2015 is Beyond Social Services, whose mission is to curb delinquency among children and youths from less privileged backgrounds. The music video was filmed in Singapore and Australia , music production was done in Korea.

"Snow Flower" crossed 2 million YouTube views in the 2 weeks after launch, and was featured by Shin Min Daily News on 27 July 2015. Snow Flower Project raised SGD$50,918 for Beyond Social Services.

In 2016, Lorraine composed and sang (together with talents and residents of Teck Ghee) the theme song for Teck Ghee titled My Singapore: Teck Ghee Theme Song ("My Family") as part of the yearly My Singapore music charity project 2016. A music video directed by Yang and Lorraine was launched on YouTube and Facebook on 31 July 2016. The music video crossed 1.1 million views on Facebook and more than 300k views on YouTube 2 weeks after its release. The music video captures the family warmth and spirit of Teck Ghee and hopes to bring across the message that regardless of our race, language or religion, we stand united as a nation because we are all one big family. Lorraine is also a volunteer music teacher at the Teck Ghee Music and Wellness free classes for senior citizens. She calls her senior choir "The Neighbourhood Choir" and hopes to create a singing and music loving community.

A fundraising concert for 2,000 people was also held at Esplanade Theatre on 30 July 2016 and the Guest-Of-Honor was Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. A total of $370,000 was raised at the Teck Ghee Fundraising Concert to help the underprivileged residents in Teck Ghee. Lorraine was involved in directing, performing and training the talents of Teck Ghee, involving schools, a senior citizen choir and volunteers for the fundraising concert. A plaque of appreciation was presented by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong to Lorraine for her exceptional contribution to this project.

In 2017, Lorraine collaborated with Joseph Schooling, Singapore's first Olympic gold medalist for swimming) for her new single release "Once in a Lifetime" a motivational song to raise support and awareness for athletes who defy all odds to pursue their greatest sporting goals everyday. Shortly after shooting the "Once in a Lifetime" Music Video, Lorraine went to New York University to attend the contemporary vocal master classes and performed "Once in a Lifetime" at the final day concert in New York University with 39 other students selected to join the program from all over the world. Subsequently, on 30 August 2017, Lorraine was invited by Esplanade to hold a music concert to perform her original compositions as part of the Red Dot August program to promote Singaporean music. Performing with her were 6 musicians and children guests artistes from West Spring Primary school and others.[7]

In 2017 Dec, Lorraine performed in her first musical - The ETCeteras' 23rd production, Sole Mate《同鞋会》at Victoria Theatre, which explores the hidden pains, desires and struggles beneath the pretty soles of women.[8] She played one of the lead actress: a down-in-love-and-luck but positive and quirky music teacher, "Miss Tan", along with Apple Hong and Tay Sia Yuen. The play featured Lorraine's four original songs (all sang live): 最幸福的感动，我的世界，灰色的结， This I Promise You. In particular, 灰色的结 was a new single specially written and composed by Lorraine for this musical.

In May 2018, Lorraine emceed for a fundraiser for the LUPUS Association (Singapore) at Wild Ginger band's 10th Anniversary Dinner & Dance Party, almost $15,000 was raised.

In August 2018, Lorraine performed at West Spring Primary's School's 5th Anniversary "FACES" charity concert in collaboration with Singapore Chinese Orchestra (SCO). A total of $37,237 was raised for Kwong Wai Shiu Hospital.

Discography (music albums)
  1. 2006 – Original Love Stories Vol. 1 – English (Not marketed commercially)
  2. 2008 – Original Love Stories Vol. 2 – English (Not marketed commercially)
  3. 2011 (Feb) – 我的世界 (Chinese) – released in Singapore & Malaysia
  4. 2011 (Oct) – Forever – Original Love Songs Vol. 3 - (English and Chinese)
  5. 2012 (Sep) – My Singapore 2012: "Smile & Love will Grow" Album. Beneficiaries: Tzu Chi & The New Charis Mission (Charities)
  6. 2013 (Sep) – My Singapore 2013: "Shine Singapore" Album. Beneficiary: The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund
  7. 2014 (Aug) – My Singapore 2014: "Moments of Love" Theme Song and karaoke DVD. Beneficiary: President's Challenge 2014
  8. 2015 (Aug) - My Singapore 2015: "Snow Flower" Theme Song and karaoke Single. Beneficiary: Beyond Social Services(Charity)
  9. 2016 (Jul) - My Singapore 2016: Teck Ghee's Theme Song ("My Family") 我的家. Beneficiary: Help low income families in Teck Ghee (Charity)
  10. 2017 (Jul) - My Singapore 2017: "Once in a Lifetime" a collaboration with Joseph Schooling. Beneficiary: Raise support and awareness for Athletes who defy all odds to pursue their greatest sporting goals everyday.
  11. 2017 (Dec) - 灰色的结: New single specially written and composed by Lorraine for her first musical - The ETCeteras' 23rd production, Sole Mate《同鞋会》.

Music concerts and special projects
  1. 2018 (3rd Aug): Composer of West Spring Primary School song. Performed at West Spring Primary's School's 5th Anniversary "FACES" charity concert at Singapore Conference Hall in collaboration with Singapore Chinese Orchestra (SCO). A total of $37,237 was raised for Kwong Wai Shiu Hospital.
  2. 2018 (19 May): Emcee for a fundraiser for the LUPUS Association (Singapore) at Wild Ginger band's 10th Anniversary Dinner & Dance Party, almost $15,000 was raised.
  3. 2017 (8-9 Dec): Lead actress in The ETCeteras' 23rd production, Sole Mate《同鞋会》at Victoria Theatre. Four of her original songs were featured and sang live: 最幸福的感动，我的世界，灰色的结， This I Promise You. In particular, 灰色的结 was specially written and composed by Lorraine for this musical.
  4. 2017 (30th Aug): Red Dot August Esplanade Concourse Performance. Lorraine performs 12 of her original songs with 6 musicians and children guests artistes from West Spring Primary school and others.
  5. 2016: Choir instructor for "The Neighbourhood Choir", free music programs for more than 50 senior citizens living in Teck Ghee.
  6. 2016 (21st Feb): Chingay Night Fiesta with 50,000 audience
  7. 2014 (20th Sep): Judge for Melody of Hope songwriting competition by Singapore Kindness Movement
  8. 2014 (12th Aug): "My Singapore 2014: SHINE SINGAPORE" concert with Lorraine & Friends @ THE STAR performing centre for 3500 audience. Guest-Of-Honour: President Tony Tan Keng Yam. In support of President's Challenge. Main Presenter: CapitaLand Hope Foundation
  9. 2014 (Feb): Opening & Closing Singer at River Hongbao Festival
  10. 2014 (May): Composer & Singer of "Kindness is in Me" Theme song for Singapore Kindness Movement 2014
  11. 2013 (6th Aug): "My Singapore 2013: SHINE SINGAPORE" concert with Lorraine & Friends @ Esplanade Concert Hall for 2000 audience. Main Presenter: CapitaLand Hope Foundation
  12. 2013 Composer and singer of National Parks Board Theme Song "50 years of Greening" for Channel 5, Channel 8 & CNA TV interstitial.
  13. 2011, 2012 & 2013 (9th Aug): National Day Celebration @ the Marina Barrage for 5000 audience organised by PUB (Public Utilities Board of Singapore)
  14. 2012 - Singer at opening ceremony of Singapore National Games.
  15. 2011 ( May)- 我的世界 Selected at Theme Song to Channel 8 Drama "Rescue 995"

References
  1. Seow, Bei Yi. "Singer-songwriter Lorraine Tan's music dream". The Straits Times. Archived from the original on 2014-07-24. Retrieved 2014-08-21.
  2. Ong, Nicolette. "Love Songs" (PDF). Facebook. Style Wedding.
  3. SKM. "30 May: Kindness Day SG Hits The Dance Floor". Archived from the original on 2015-03-21. Retrieved 2015-03-15.
  4. Capitaland. "Building For Tomorrow".
  5. West Spring Primary School. "West Spring School Song".
  6. "Beyond Social Services". Archived from the original on 2015-09-23. Retrieved 2015-08-23.
  7. https://www.esplanade.com/festivals-and-series/red-dot-august/2017/lorraine-tan
  8. https://artsrepublic.sg/events/2017/12/sole-mate
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