The Road Ahead

The Road Ahead receives new life on the air in the Singapore Symphony's special cover version this National Day 2023, brilliantly orchestrated by young Singaporean composer Elliot Teo, and performed by youth from all walks of life in the arts. This uplifting new take on the popular NDP 2021 song originally written by Linying and Evan Low weaves the stories and aspirations of youth, celebrating the light they shine on their road ahead.

Presented by Temasek Foundation

𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝑅𝑜𝑎𝑑 𝐴ℎ𝑒𝑎𝑑
Music and Lyrics by Linying and Evan Low
Orchestrated by Elliot Teo

Directed by Shoki Lin
Music Performed by RRILEY, Rangga Jones and Singapore Symphony Orchestra
@rriley @RanggaJones
Conducted by Rodolfo Barráez
@rodolfobarraez

Featured Artists
SSO String Quartet: Kong Xian Long, Chikako Sasaki, Wang Dan Dan, Jamshid Saydikarimov
SSO Musicians: Kong Zhao Hui, Yin Shu Zhan
SNYO Double Bass: Alexsalma Herbert
SSCC Choir Conductor-Instructor: Ellissa Sayampanathan
Dancers: Brandon Lum, Natasha Boon (Performers from VCHpresents: If Nature Could Talk)
Dance Crew: Casey Liew, Toh D-Jin
Electric Guitar: Bryan Herbert
Saxophone: Samuel Phua
Percussion: Julia Tan (SSO President's Young Performer 2020)
Violins: Chloe Chua (SSO Artist-In-Residence @ChloeChuaviolinist ), Dai Ailin (National Piano & Violin Competition 2021, Violin Artist Category, 1st Prize Winner)

In collaboration with:
Singapore National Youth Orchestra @snyosg
Singapore Symphony Children's Choir
Faith Methodist Preschool
St. Margaret's School (Primary)

Audio Production by msm-productions (Singapore) Pte Ltd
Recording Producer: Dominik Streicher
Recording Engineer: Daniel Tan
Assistant Engineers: Chan Leo Wynn, Hoon En Qi Dorcas
Vocal Production: Martin Shi
Mixing Engineers: Dominik Streicher, Martin Shi
Mastering Engineer: Martin Shi

Video Production
Director: Shoki Lin
Producer: Sophia Sim
DOP: Lincoln Yeo
Assistant Producer: Sam Chua
Editor: Shoki Lin
Second Unit Camera: Shoki Lin
Camera Assistant: Justin Faith Ng (1st), Rahul Radhakrishnan (2nd)
Grip: Joellyn Toh, Li Jialing, Clarence Chow
Jr Grip: Fronia Tweide Raharso, Thandy Tan
Hair and Make-up Artist: Katharine Wijaya
Production Manager: Bambby Cheuk
Production Assistant: Aloysius Ho
Equipment House: Cinegear Broadcast Pte Ltd

Production by Singapore Symphony Group
Executive Producer: Kua Li Leng
Producers: Erin Tan, Whitney Tan
Orchestra Operations & Management: Ernest Khoo, Chia Jit Min, Peck Xin Hui, Kelvin Chua
Production Management: Noraihan Nordin, Leong Shan Yi, Asyiq Iqmal, Ramayah Elango, Khairi Edzhairee, Khairul Nizam
Library: Lim Lip Hua, Avik Chari, Wong Yi Wen
Talent Management: Whitney Tan
Venue Liaison and Logistics: Samantha Lim, Terrence Wong, Brandon Lim
Branding and Graphics: Leon Chia, Myrtle Lee, Sherilyn Lim, Kathy Low, Joann Vincent

Locations (In order of appearance)
SNYO Studios
Empress Lawn
Faith Methodist Preschool
SkyVille @ Dawson
Bolly Dancing Studio
Victoria Theatre & Concert Hall
St. Margaret's School (Primary)
National Orchid Garden, Singapore Botanic Gardens
Emerald Hill Road
Tonehouse Studios
Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts

Special thanks to those who have supported this production in one way or another.

[johnnywu]

Congratulations on the outstanding video production for the National Day celebration! 🎉🎶 Your refreshing and inspirational portrayal, showcasing the incredible talents of our young performers, has truly struck a harmonious chord. A beautiful symphony of creativity and dedication, leaving us all inspired and moved 😊.

[swimyes]

Love it. Refreshing in featuring of the SSO young and talented musicians and dancers. Very touching to see our school chidlren participatingin the video. All in good time for our National Day and The Road Ahead..

[The]

Absolutely love this. So many things to appreciate. Love especially the street dancers-:practicing hard correcting and getting it right! Bravo!

[margiekoonneoteo]

Awesome!! Congratulations to Elliot Teo for excellent orchestration and all musicians for enthralling performance

[eellehcar]

Amazing! Congratulations Elliot 🎉 Splendid orchestration!

[The]

This is good! Congratulations and thank you.

[desouzamusicSG]

Kudos👏🏻 An inspirational composition and rendition that touches the hearts of all. Thank you all who were involved in this lovely song ❤️🎶

[tainaphua]

great job everyone ! beautiful rendition which is refreshing....greetings from Canada !

[terencesim]

Excellent! Well done! I enjoyed this video.

[arlettekreps]

Wonderful ! Vous êtes magnifiques. Je vous aime, vous qui rendez le monde meilleur. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[chuanren]

Will there be an instrumental version too? Love it

[Vlurrych]

I clicked on this not knowing what it was (still expecting music), and I loved every bit of it! This really felt like a celebration of everyone involved and it filled me with happiness. ❤

[leehnbnd]

Aksjdjskslsl chloe chua!! Anyways great performance 🤭🫶🏻

[NewmaticKe]

The extended sleeves are coincidental, right?

[kplim]

It seems to me that the male vocal uses too much Falsetto...