FRIDAY 1 | Moi Tiet, quite literally ‘one more’ in Khmer, was originally conceived in 2012 by Scott Bywater, a Tasmanian drifter turned Phnom Penh local. Moi Tiet was the result of years of solo and group performances spread across four continents. Along with burly bassist Andre Stuart (South Africa), smooth saxist Marian Gommard (France), lead guitarist and pedal addict Chuck Villar (Philippines), percussionist Greg Lavender (Australia) and songstress Jenna Holliday (UK) this sextet boasts musical influences that range from Bob Dylan to Aretha Franklin. According to Scott, who has the trademark lead-singer characteristic of being first to answer: “If you are going to try to fly together, everyone has to believe you’re going to fly in the first place.” Even in light of the differences in gender, age and nationality, Moi Tiet leave you wondering why the UN has so much trouble cooperating. Their creative process is quite democratic: everyone gets a say in how the band plays. Currently, Scott writes many of their melodies which range anywhere from the bluesy feel of Flyin’ Into Pochentong, or Sunday Child, to the riffy tunes of Every Colour But One, but that’s changing. As Marian explains, it’s really hard to shine on a tenor sax in the key of A.
WHO: Moi Tiet
WHAT: All-original blues and stuff
WHERE: Doors, Street 84 & 47
WHEN: 9:30pm November 1
WHY: They could teach the UN a thing or two about international cooperation