CheeWei Completes scoring for PBS/NOVA's "What are UFOs?"

Over the past few months, Chee Wei has been immersed in crafting the score for arguably one of the most controversial topics of all time—UFOs—for PBS/NOVA's “What Are UFOs?”

This new NOVA investigation looks at the evidence from every angle, marshaling expert opinions from physicists, engineers, cosmologists, and others who are bringing new technologies and heightened rigor to solving these mysteries. How can new ground-based sensors and crowdsourcing of data help explain what military pilots and others have seen? Many of these sightings can be attributed to physical objects like balloons or drones, weather phenomena, or optical illusions, but others so far remain mysterious. What other potential explanations remain? Could they be the result of secret new technologies developed by other governments — or our own? And what would it take for alien engineers to traverse vast distances to send probes or visit Earth from other solar systems?

The program premieres on 22nd January 2025.

Here’s a sneak peek!

CheeWei Clinches "Top Instrumental Contemporary" award at COMPASS Awards

COMPASS Awards Trophy
Photo Credit: Caroline Heng / COMPASS

Chee Wei Tay has been honored with the “Top Instrumental Contemporary” award at the prestigious 27th COMPASS (Composers and Authors Society of Singapore) Awards for his score on NOVA: Black Hole Apocalypse, a documentary aired on PBS America.

Produced for GBH Boston, directed by Rushmore DeNooyer, edited by Rob Kirwan and Ryan Shepheard, and with music mixed by Doug Brady, Black Hole Apocalypse features astrophysicist and novelist Janna Levin as she takes viewers on a captivating journey through the cutting edge of black hole science, exploring some of the universe's most powerful and mysterious phenomena.

The documentary previously earned an Emmy nomination in the "Outstanding Writing" category.

CheeWei Completes Music for Immersive Exhibition, "Now is Not the Time"!

CheeWei has put the finishing touches on the musical score for the highly anticipated immersive art exhibition, "Now is Not the Time."

This groundbreaking exhibition is a fusion of cutting-edge technologies, including Virtual Production, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Generative Art, Architecture, Sculpture, Film, and Music. It's not just an exhibition; it's an unforgettable journey through art and history.

This immersive masterpiece is a homage to Singapore's visionary founding father, Lee Kuan Yew, the architect of modern Singapore. It delves deep into his legacy and the hidden facets of his life.

CheeWei's music weaves a profound narrative throughout the exhibition, providing a unique window into Lee Kuan Yew's inner world. Each composition captures moments in time and space, creating an emotional connection between the audience and the man behind the legend.

As you explore the exhibition, CheeWei's music will transport you through the challenges and triumphs of Mr. Lee's extraordinary life. It aspires to evoke the same emotions he felt, forging a shared emotional voyage between the audience and this iconic figure in Singapore's history.

The exhibition will be open to the public for FREE from September 10th to 24th, 2023. However, due to high demand, pre-reservation/registration is required. Secure your spot now at nowisnothetime.sg

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"Ultimate Space Telescope" nominated at the 44th Emmy Awards!

Delightful news! The NOVA film that CheeWei passionately composed the score for, titled "Ultimate Space Telescope," has received a prestigious Emmy Award nomination in the category of Outstanding Science and Technology Documentary.

The honor of contributing the musical composition to this awe-inspiring documentary has left CheeWei deeply humbled and profoundly grateful for the opportunity.

For those yet to embark on this cinematic journey, the captivating film awaits its audience on PBS's website, ready to transport viewers on a captivating exploration of the cosmos

CheeWei has completed the scoring for documentary special - "New Eye on the Universe"

CheeWei has completed the scoring for a new special - “New Eye on the Universe.” 

“New Eye on the Universe” serves as a sequel to the highly rated “Ultimate Space Telescope”, which premiered in mid July 2022.

The second hour delves even deeper into NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) discoveries—following its development since it’s successful launch —and answers questions like: When – and how – did the first stars and galaxies form? Can we see the fingerprints of life in the atmospheres of distant worlds–or even within our own solar system?

“New Eye on the Universe” is premiering on 22nd February, 2023 at 9pm on PBS.  Check your local listings for details!

“Not your Average Neighbour” US Premiere

CheeWei’s “Not Your Average Neighbour” short documentary is set to make it’s US premiere at the 11th San Pedro International Film Festival. 

The San Pedro International Film Festival (SPIFFest) is a nonprofit organization that serves the San Pedro community, the Port of LA, Long Beach, and the Los Angeles area.  

SPIFFest celebrates the diverse culture and community of San Pedro with a broad spectrum of independent film, documentaries, and shorts

The premiere is set for this Saturday, 4th February, 2023 at 2.30pm @ the John Olguin Auditorium, within the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Drive San Pedro, CA 90731 United States

Tickets to the screening for “Not Your Average Neighbour” is available through this eventbrite link, and best of all, it’s FREE!! Book your tickets here!

Follow this link for more information on the San Pedro International Film Festival

"BOOM" premiering at the Singapore International Film Festival 2022

We’re happy to announce that BOOM, an independent feature film that CheeWei recently scored for, is an Official Selection at the upcoming Singapore International Film Festival under the Singapore Panorama Section. 

BOOM is a poignant film adaptation of playwright Jean Tay’s biting critique of relentless progress.

Details of the screenings are available here:
https://sgiff.com/films/boom/

Congratulations to Director Derrick Chew and all the cast & crew for this World Premiere Event in Singapore!

Chee Wei Completes principle composition for NOVA’s Ultimate Space Telescope

CheeWei has completed the scoring for NOVA - Ultimate Space Telescope…. well… almost! (There’s still a little left to complete!)

Ultimate Space Telescope follows the dramatic story of NASA's James Webb Space Telescope - the most complex machine ever launched into space - in hopes of peering deeper back in time than ever before and answering some of astronomy's biggest questions.

Ultimate Space Telescope Premieres on PBS on 13th July 2022 in USA. Check Local listings for timing!