Charlie Lim Premieres Intimate Live Performance & EP

Award-winning singer-songwriter and producer Charlie Lim premiered a live performance music video on his YouTube channel for “Live at the Conservatory”. The audio is also available as an EP for streaming or purchase on all digital platforms as of 15 of April, 2022.

Filmed and recorded live at the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music, the performance features musical heavyweights and Lim’s frequent collaborators Chok Kerong on organ and keys, Soh Wen Ming on drums and Euntaek Kim on guitar and bass – a pared quartet setup that allows Charlie’s songs to breathe with fresh dynamism. 

The focus single ‘Least of You’, a fan favorite from his last album, ‘CHECK-HOOK’, is now stripped of electronic production to make way for a mellow pop-rock ballad that blooms and crescendos into a soaring outro, complete with fuzz guitar solo. The closing song, a rendition of ‘Zero-Sum’, has also been rearranged into a brooding piano number, before transitioning into a dark shuffle groove that gets the listener feeling like they’re walking on a tightrope. 

This playful re-imagination and execution of intricate material is one of several reasons why Charlie’s live shows are often lauded by fans and critics alike. While he has released a number of his performances and concerts online, this particular session captures a more intimate production in a very different world since the pandemic struck. “The last time we played in this configuration also happened to be our last tour in Japan before lockdowns started,” says Charlie. “Playing these arrangements and mixing the EP during post-production was incredibly nostalgic and bittersweet.”

“I hope that our audiences still remember us for what we do best,” Charlie laughs. “It’s been way too long since we could do a proper live show, so hopefully this will be a nice stopgap for everyone before we can start playing and touring again.”