Azmyl Yunor (born 1977 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) is an independent English and Malay language singer-songwriter from Malaysia. After growing up in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, his family moved to Bangi, Selangor in his youth, where he has been based ever since, although he is known to move places from time to time around the Klang Valley. Nickname: Motto: Maju dan makmur (English: Progress and Prosper) Location in Malaysia Coordinates: , Country State Establishment 1857 Granted city status 1974 Government  - Mayor (Datuk Bandar) Datuk Abdul Hakim Borhan From 14 December 2006 Area  - Total 243. ... The term singer-songwriter refers to performers who both write and sing their own material. ... Nickname: Motto: Maju dan makmur (English: Progress and Prosper) Location in Malaysia Coordinates: , Country State Establishment 1857 Granted city status 1974 Government  - Mayor (Datuk Bandar) Datuk Abdul Hakim Borhan From 14 December 2006 Area  - Total 243. ... Bandar Baru Bangi is a rapidly growing modern township situated in the district of Hulu Langat, in Selangor, Malaysia. ... State motto: Dipelihara Allah State anthem: Duli Yang Maha Mulia Capital Shah Alam Royal capital Klang Ruling party Barisan Nasional  - Sultan Sultan Sharafuddin  - Menteri Besar Dr Mohd Khir Toyo History    - Federated into FMS 1895   - Japanese occupation 1942   - Accession into Federation of Malaya 1948  Area  - Total 7,956 km² Population  - 2005... Klang Valley is the area in central Selangor, Malaysia comprising Kuala Lumpur and its surroundings and suburbs naturally delineated by hilly areas and the Port Klang coastline. ...

His works have ranged from folk-country singer-songwriter styles to experimental guitar improvisations to punk and indie-noise rock, solo and with various bands he has founded and recorded with. All of his solo recordings are released on his own Rapidear label (his earlier obscure cassette home recordings are out of print). A former street musician, he is noted for his strong songwriting and lyrics, and laidback on-stage presence yet energetic live shows. He has also composed and collaborated for film, theatre, dance and spoken word/poetry productions.

With the release of the country folk-flavored Tenets EP in 2005 to general acclaim, he garnered wider attention of the press and established himself as one of the main movers of the burgeoning Malaysian singer-songwriter scene along with the likes of Meor Aziddin Yusof, Pete Teo, Shanon Shah and Shelley Leong. Meor Aziddin Yusof (born 1967 in Bruas, Perak), popularly known as Meor, is an independent folk singer-songwriter from Malaysia. ... Pete Teo (born 1965 in Sabah), is a singer-songwriter from Malaysia. ... Shanon Shah (born 1978 in Alor Setar, Kedah), is a singer-songwriter from Malaysia. ...

He is a very active presence in the local gigging circuit and one of the only visible independent singer-songwriters who performs live consistently since 2003 in every venue imaginable from mainstages and charity events to cafes and galleries to a variety of audiences. Despite this, he remains an elusive character, preferring to remain in the grassroots and playing smaller venues and events. A journalist and filmmaker by training, he decided to pursue music instead and teach to earn a living. He is currently recording a full-length LP with his touring band, the Sigarettes.

He is a co-founder and member of the Experimental Musicians and Artists Co-operative Malaysia and a co-founder of Troubadours Enterprise, organisers of the annual singer-songwriter festival KL Sing Song.

Azmyl Yunor is a lecturer in Cinema Studies at Taylors College Petaling Jaya, under their Degree in Mass Communication program.

He also often performs as a duo with fellow singer-songwriter Shanon Shah. Shanon Shah (born 1978 in Alor Setar, Kedah), is a singer-songwriter from Malaysia. ...

Discography

• Tenets EP (2005)
• jikalauan EP (2004)
• ends (2003)*
• The Photocopy Album (2001)*
• PRE-DUSK GLIMMER (1999)*
• Watever (1997)*

 *cassette only releases 

Appearances

• Soal Kelentong Batu Cheng - Ladang Gempak (2006)
• Voices From Next Door compilation - various artists (2006)
• Mamak Conspiracy - Ben's Bitches (2006)
• It's Great To Have An EP... - Ciplak! (2006)
• Panic in the Peninsula compilation - various artists (2005)
• National Disservice - Ben's Bitches (2004)
• Punkrawkoholic vol. 1 compilation (with Thunder Coffee Club) - various artists (2003)
• Dialogue Amoreaux - Maharajah Commission (2003)
• The Experimental Musicians & Artists Co-op Malaysia SELECTED LIVE JAN-FEB 2003 (2003) - various artists (2003)

External links

• Official website
• MySpace Page
• "Rocking good time" The Star
• "Folk music from Azmyl Yunor" The Star
• "Troubadour in Transit" Think Online
• "Rocking to stay true" StarMag
• "The Thinking Man" Kakiseni.com
• The Star review of Tenets EP
• Kakiseni review of Tenets EP
• Think.com review of Tenets EP