Syafiq Halid is a manipulator of sound, electronic artist and experimental percussionist based in Singapore. He has worked in several traditional and contemporary performing arts projects regionally with various collaborators and companies at platforms like the Esplanade, National Gallery Singapore, ArtScience Museum, Nusasonic and Goethe Institute. He is the first Ableton Certified Trainer in Singapore.
Syafiq Halid
- Singapore Singapore
Drawing from sounds, aesthetics, and experiences of the Malay world, Syafiq’s compositions traverse the grey realms that exist between the traditional and the contemporary. His creations deconstruct, exploit, and reimagine these sounds, manifesting them into an experimental sonic language unique to Southeast Asia.
Syafiq has played world percussion instruments since the age of 13. In 2012 he discovered Ableton Live during a Sound Synthesis module that was part of his studies at the Republic Polytechnic in Singapore. Over the course of his studies, he discovered the endless possibilities of sampling, sound design, live performance and music production within Live, which inspired him to delve deeper into sound design for contemporary theatre, dance and live performance. In October 2016 Syafiq completed the Music Foundation Program in Ableton Live at Dubspot Online.
Syafiq officially launched Grid Culture, Singapore’s first ever Ableton Certified Training Center - a platform which provides training and education in electronic music production, designing live music performances and a creative approach to music-making using Ableton Live.
Syafiq offers classes of Ableton Live and musical approach in one-on-one lessons, small group classes and workshops through Grid Culture.
Get in touch via syafiq.halid@gmail.com or hello@grid-culture.com
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