One for my mummy. Because I know she blog stalks sometimes 
为什么要对你掉眼泪？你难道不明白为了爱？
只有那有情人，眼泪最珍贵，
一颗颗眼泪都是爱，都是爱!
为什么要对你掉眼泪？你难道不明白为了爱？
要不是有情郎，跟我要分开，
我眼泪不会掉下来，掉下来。
好春才来，春花正开，你怎舍得说再会？
我在深闺望穿秋水，你不要忘了我情深深如海。
为什么要对你掉眼泪？你难道不明白为了爱？
要不是有情郎，跟我要分开，
我眼泪不会掉下来，掉下来。
我眼泪不会掉下来，掉下来。
Leaked track from their first album “Dreaming Out Loud” which was only released on an itunes album pack. Right up my alley with the melancholy, acoustic guitars, cellos and minor chords. Love love LOVE. Enjoy.
So level 1 Español Classe is over, and I should be signing up for Level 2. But I missed out the last few lessons at Las Lilas and don’t feel like I’m ready for it yet. Guess I need to self-tutor myself those last few chapters.
Have always loved the Spanish language, and I’ve got this ‘in-my-gut desire’ to go to South America.
And an idea came about early 2010 to quit my job, go to South America and volunteer for 3-6months. So I took up Spanish lessons to make it easier for me to communicate while I’m there.
But as all laid out plans turn out, it DIDN’T go as planned. I DID quit my job, but I soon fell into another one straight after and had to shelf that idea for now.
But having said that, I’m not that upset by it at all. I’m doing something I truly enjoy and will continue to enjoy for years to come.
Got a lil excited when I saw this ad below. From 28 March 2011, Singapore Airlines flies three times weekly to Sao Paulo, their first South American destination. And even better, via Barcelona!
I may not be able to go there for 6 months at a go, but I definitely feel with this new flight route a trip is in the horizon. The places I’d like to go: Cuba, Argentina, Colombia, Brazil.
Since we’re on the same topic, here’s one of my fav Buena Vista Social Club song.
A more modern version of the same song
In the past few years I’ve come to apreciate soundtrack music. Not so much the pop soundtracks, but the classical pieces. And the one composer I truly love is Aaron Zigman. He has created many memorable pieces for some of the most emotionally-charged movies out there.
Zigman has an amazing ability to capture on-screen emotions and translate them to beautifully written scores. He especially shines at melancholic arrangements, which is my kind of music – darker and more intense.
Below are movies he has done that I like:
John Q. (2001)
The Notebook (2004)
In the Mix (2005)
Take the Lead (2006)
Step Up (2006)
Bridge to Terabithia (2007)
Good Luck Chuck (2007)
The Jane Austen Book Club (2007)
Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium (2007)
Step Up 2 the Streets (2008)
Sex and the City: The Movie (2008)
The Proposal (2009)
My Sister’s Keeper (2009)
The Ugly Truth (2009)
The Last Song (2010)
Sex and the City 2 (2010)
Here’s one of my favourites:
This Canadian-based duo have really got me smiling everyday this week. I’ve been walking to work with this song. Sometimes I’d do a little hop, skip, jig and turn when no one is looking. What a great way to start the day!
Turn up the volume and enjoy!
Chromeo – Fancy Footwork from Vice Records on Vimeo.
Watch them play live below. They were just in Perth yesterday for Summadayze Festival (Jon I hope you were there!). Wish they had stop by Singapore.
Lyrics under the cut
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I love the singer Christina has become. A much more matured soul and singer.
My other favourite songs by her include “Hurt” and “Save Me From Myself”.
Lyrics after the cut
Another reason why I absolutely love John Mayer is the ability to connect with so many of his songs. He is a lyrical and musical genius not to forget comedian. I ought to buy his DVDs, because watching him play is the greatest pleasure of all.
Together with my act of follicle rebellion, this is the song of the month for me.
You’re damn right… who says I can’t do whatever I want…
Who Says
Who says I can’t get stoned
Turn off the lights and the telephone
Me in my house alone
Who says I can’t get stoned
Who says I can’t be free
From all of the things that I used to be
Rewrite my history
Who says I can’t be free
It’s been a long night in New York City
It’s been a long night in Baton Rouge
I don’t remember you looking any better
But then again I don’t remember you
Who says I can’t get stoned
Call up a girl that I used to know
Fake love for an hour or so
Who says I can’t get stoned
Who says I can’t take time
Meet all the girls in the county line
Wait on fate to send a sign
Who says I can’t take time
It’s been a long night in New York City
It’s been a long night in Austin too
I don’t remember you looking any better
But then again I don’t remember you
Who says I can’t get stoned
Plan a trip to Japan alone
Doesn’t matter if I even go
Who says I can’t get stoned
It’s been a long night in New York City
It’s been a long time since 22
I don’t remember you looking any better
But then again I don’t remember you
Beautiful Song, click under the cut for the Spanish and English lyrics.
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Opportunity
And so it goes another lonely day
Your savin time but your miles away
Your fly was drownin in some bitter tea
For seeing lost opportunity
Find your mirror go and look inside
And see the talent you always hide
Don’t go kidd yourself well not today
Satisfaction’s not too far away
Hold on now your exits here
It’s waiting just for you
Don’t pause too long
It’s fading now
It’s ending all too soon you’ll see
Soon you’ll see
Your coffee’s warm but your milk is sour
Life is short but your here to flower
Dream yourself along another day
Never miss opportunity
Don’t be scared of what you cannot see
Your only fear is possibility
Never wonder what the hell went wrong
Your second chance may never come along
Hold on now your exits here
It’s waiting just for you
Don’t pause too long
It’s fading now
It’s ending all too soon you’ll see
Soon you’ll see
Hold on now your exits here
It’s waiting just for you
Don’t pause too long
It’s fading now
It’s ending all too soon you’ll see
Soon you’ll see [x5]
This girl is all kinds of awesomeness!! I’d pay good money to watch her live.
I love this original of hers “Birds Fly Away”
One of the most famous bossanova songs ever produced. Listening to this now on a wet rainy Saturday afternoon.
Stan Getz makes me feel like picking up my saxophone lessons again. Has been untouched under my table for at least 7 years.
Introducing another YouTube celebrity singer-songwriter. Her name is Melissa Polinar, and this is one of my favourite songs she has sung. Enjoy!
Decided to join Danli and the girls at Stereolabs for the Kerri Chandler gig. Love house music, love Kerri Chandler and love my friends…so why not.
Here are a couple of snaps taken from that night. Bumped into Stan as well whom we haven’t seen in yeaaarrsss.
Hanged with Ming and Maurice for the rest of the night too after finding out it was Momo’s last night out before he heads to London for work.
The less I write, the better. Let the pictures speak for itself.
Green Day comes third on my list of great gigs last year.
Glad they covered old tracks like ‘Welcome to Paradise’ and ‘Basketcase’.
Here’s my favourite song he sang acoustic.
