Faizal Tahir

Ahmad Faizal bin Mohammad Tahir (born October 26, 1978) is a Malaysian singer-songwriter who shot to fame after becoming the first runner-up of the first season of One in a Million in 2006.^[1] He has won multiple Anugerah Industri Muzik awards (Malaysian equivalent to Grammy Awards), Anugerah Juara Lagu and Anugerah Planet Muzik awards.^[1]

Biography

Faizal Tahir and Rossa performing during Anugerah Industri Muzik 16 at Dewan Merdeka, Putra World Trade Centre.

Personal life

Faizal Tahir is the second child of seven. Faizal is a former member of nasyid group, Mirwana. He is a singer and a composer. He built a mini studio named Home Suite Studio, located at Ukay Perdana, Ampang.

One of his brothers, Anas Tahir, is a member of nasyid group, Firdaus, after leaving another nasyid group, Far East.

He studied at UiTM Shah Alam, from 2000 to 2003, and graduated with a Diploma in Communication & Media Studies.

One in a Million

Throughout the competition, Faizal sang:

• Chariot – Gavin DeGraw (Top 20)
• I Don’t Wanna Be – Gavin DeGraw (Top 12)
• With A Little Help From My Friends – Joe Cocker (Top 10)
• Are You Gonna Be My Girl – Jet (Top 9)
• L.O.V.E.- Ashlee Simpson (Top 8)
• Warisan Wanita Terakhir – Teacher’s Pet (Top 7)
• Elevation - U2 (Top 6)
• Superstition - Stevie Wonder (Top 6)
• Kenangan Terindah - Samsons (Top 3)
• Mahakarya Cinta - Original composition (Grand Finale)
• Medley of We Will Rock You, L.O.V.E. and I Don't Wanna Be - Queen, Ashlee Simpson and Gavin DeGraw (Grand Finale)

At the beginning of the grand finale show, Marion Caunter and Awal Ashaari informed Faizal that he was eliminated, but he was given another chance to perform for the grand prize. His first original single, Mahakarya Cinta, a song composed by Audi Mok, made its debut in the Grand Finale of One in a Million. He finished as runner-up to Suki Low. Faizal released a single, Kasih Tercipta, as part of the soundtrack for the local film Waris Jari Hantu. He was also named as the sole Malaysian spokesperson for DC Superheroes clothing, as he was famously noted for wearing T-shirts with the Superman logo throughout One in a Million. He also recorded Gemuruh, the theme song for My Starz LG.

Controversy

On 13 January 2008 Faizal created controversy by removing his shirt to bare his chest and also his belt "live" on television during 8TV's fourth anniversary concert. 8TV's management took action by giving him strict warnings and requiring him to be involved in charity work for six months. In addition, two days after the incident 8TV held a press conference where Faizal apologized to all who were offended by the stunt.^[2] As a result, on 19 January, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) stated that it would ban him from appearing on television for three months, and also bar 8TV from airing live or tape-delayed entertainment programmes throughout the same period, effective 15 January.^[3] Days after the end of the ban, the Mufti of Perlis, Dato' Dr. Asri Zainul Abidin, issued a grievance to TV3 against having Faizal perform at the Konsert Jom Heboh, which was held in the first weekend of May.^[4]

Discography

Studio Albums

Singles

Guest Singles

Career achievements and awards

Faizal Tahir during Anugerah Juara Lagu 23 rehearsal.

Anugerah Industri Muzik (Malaysia Music Industry Awards)

Anugerah Juara Lagu

Anugerah Planet Muzik

Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian

SHOUT! Awards

Others

One In A Million

• 1st Runner-Up

ERA Awards

• Popular Rock Song chosen by the listeners (Mahakarya Cinta)

EH! Style Awards

• Top Performing Celebrity

Pertandingan Lagu 1Malaysia Kita

• Champion (Malaysia Satu)

References

External links

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Faizal Tahir.

• All About Faizal (from One in a Million's official site)
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• Artiste Management: The 8 Unit
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