While he was studying in America, he had the privilege of being a part of the University of Georgia's African American Choral Ensemble (AACE), which was led & directed by Dr. Gregory Broughton. He also led praise & worship in Bulldog Christian Fellowship (University of Georgia), and Solid Rock Church in Amsterdam while on mission trip there.
Andy is into various kinds music which includes jazz, rock, alternative, pop, blues, R&B, retro and black gospel. He is especially influenced by Black Gospel singers like Alvin Slaughter, Andrae Crouch, Donnie McClurkin, Fred Hammond, John P. Kee, and many others. He is also strongly influenced by the likes of DC Talk, Sonicflood, Third Day, Steven Curtis Chapman, Carman, Youth Alive Australia, and Planet Shakers. However, his appreciation and love for music in general has led him to listen (and often use as references) to many other artistes like Sting, Michael Jackson, Herbie Hancock, Frank Sinatra, Creed, Goo Goo Dolls, The Calling, Bill Withers, Incognito, and the list goes on & on. Check out his CD collection and you'll know!
Songwriting was a "next step of faith" Andy took with Altered Frequency. He only got into songwriting seriously in 2002. His deep passion for God, people & music continues to drive him to bless with what he has been so graciously blessed with. God is and will always be the Center and Source of everything in His life.
Andy is also a member of ACTS Church, Subang Jaya and serves in the worship ministry, ACTStream and in L.I.F.E. as "Area Representative."
Some interesting facts about Andy Yeoh:
* Favourite "mamak" drink: "Teh Tarik Besar Kurang Manis" or "Limau Panas"
* Would like to star in a movie with: Chris Tucker - Have you seen this guy? He's funny!
* Life is not complete without: Fried ikan bilis?
* Most unforgettable childhood experience: In kindergarten, I chased a girl around the kindergarten until she gave up and let me kiss her!
* What's playing in my CD player at press time:
1. All Together Separate (Ardent Worship)
2. Sonicflood (Resonate)
3. Babyface MTV Unplugged 1997
4. John Mayer (Room For Squares)
5. Hoobastank
6. Herbie Hancock (Gershwin's World) [I have a 6-Disc CD Changer in the car!]
