Busking in Sg
In this video, busker Mr Robert Tan is featured as the main subject. In his point of view, busking just like any other occupation, is also a proper job. He gets to show off his talent, entertain the public and at the same time, earning his needs for the day. Starting to do busking is not an easy approach, one has to withstand fear of performing in an open space, having been seen as an “improper” job by many others, and even more negative feedback from others. His greatest reward is when he received good praising and invitation for performance.
In front of the Tampines MRT station entrance, Robert Tan strums his guitar and sing the all time favourite songs in his own acoustic way. With a simple set-up of basically a guitar, a mic, a speaker, and a chair, Robert would position himself at the right spot to start his day of busking. Having to sit there for almost 12 hours, Robert Tan has prepared with him all the necessary stuffs like water and snacks that would sustained his long working hour.
The only time he stop performing is when he needs to get a sip of water or take a break for his meal.
Just a few metres away is another Malay Busker whom Robert Tan regard him as friend or colleague more than competitors. They each played their own way, and it was pleasing to watch the two differnt performance working in harmony at the same area. Robert Tan also shared about how the other busker used to claim himself to be the first busker who started in Singapore.
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