I just discovered that Joshua, the "visitor" medical officer from the tv series "V" (which, for me, is the best tv series to come out in a while after Heroes and Glee) is also a singer/songwriter!!! *drool*
Ok, so maybe I have a soft spot for science fiction tv series and guys who can sing/play the piano AND still manage to look cute teeheehee.
Anyway, back to his (real name: Mark Hildreth) songs. He's had 1 album so far: "Complex state of attachment", on sale on iTunes. Not bad at all, I think (trying to be unbiased as possible). Best described as upbeat/feel good, pop/R&B with a hint of Maroon 5 cross Elton John. Nice piano-playing as well.
Here's the music video for "Siddhartha" (which, according to Wikipedia, is the name of the birth name of the founder of Buddhism??! oh well, he must be a devout Buddhist or something like that meh).
I'm feeling great :D
... because I sat for my restricted driving test this afternoon and PASSED!!! *jumps for joy* Thanks so much to my very patient driving instructor/coach, Agnes :)) Will be getting my new license in a few weeks YAY!
Ooh I'm considering getting a 5.1 surround sound system for my audio pleasure, just need to start doing research on brand and budget. Mmmmmm
These past few weeks have been... hard to describe, really. That (and my laziness in updating) has left this blog quite miserable-looking :P oopsy.
Random: I love love love the movie "500 days of summer"- the perfect "not-so-love" story with a quirky/nostalgic feel throughout the movie with awesome music by Regina Spektor and The Smiths (mmmm brit pop is awesome).
I love this one in particular. It screams "SUMMER!!!"
Anyway.
This week marks the 2nd week of summer studentship at the lab. Same lab as honours, with same supervisor, so it's all familiar faces. One thing that's different though, is it feels more like a JOB now than just a project I have to score at. Well mainly because instead of having to pay tuition fees before, now I get paid. :) No more studying at night, though to familiarise myself with the new project I do need to constantly read a lot of literature and get the techniques right. Thank God for commercial biotech companies who come up with genius kits to make our lives much easier. The project is basically based on using genetically modified bugs in to generate biofuel woohoo!
Feeling pretty bummed today and yesterday as Amy, my flatmate this year, has left for Christchurch yesterday morning :( She's been such an AMAZING flatmate- from the late study nights during winter at the lounge with the heatpump on, the yummilicious seafood chowder and ciabatta that she makes, daily routine of putting away the dishes at night, to paying the bills on time hehe. I'm the oldest of the gang, but I do feel like she's the big sister of the flat, and keeps Sharon and I from killing each other :P Amy, I know you don't read my blog, but hey miss future doctor, you're just an amazing person to be with and I miss you already!
Group photo taken at Amy's farewell/end of exams dessert night last Friday
Oh, and you all (especially May May) would be proud to know that I baked cream puffs with custard fillings for that night! First time ever attempting to bake that, and it was YUM :D I also just made kacangma (a green herby chicken soup) last night, mainly for Michelle. It's crazy how west Malaysians have never heard of it before.
Val's post-it notes & crumpets for Amy, sitting on the front porch one beautiful morning.
awwww... isn't she the sweetest?
The baking talent runs in the flat, what can I say? :P :P :P
The latest below are Sharon's creations: cute little sheep/roses made for Jackie's baby shower about 2 weeks ago
Aren't they just TOOOOOO cute?
Pink roses oh-so-pretty
October/November- the months of crazy amount of birthday celebrations.
The latest was last Saturday: Hsiu Ping turns a year older! We all hid in her room while she showered and surprised her when she walks in (with a towel in her glorious self teehee), had lots of junk/good food :)
Late October: Glenn our Filipino/American-BK manager-silver lining leader's birthday.
Surprised him by filling up his room with 200 balloons (one of them filled with Influenza as claimed by Ron) and had dinner at JRS restaurant.
Last but not least, Alexander Ethan Yeo was born on the 17th of October, 2009 :) Fondly known to us as Xander. He's a heavy boy (almost 4kgs!). Gave us a scare last week as he was admitted to ICU for serious jaundice, but all good now. He's been keeping Mich awake at night, naughty boy. See that cheeky little smile? I can just imagine him growing up to be a charming, beautiful boy.
This photo was taken just before he dozed off. It was luck, really, so hard to catch him smiling to the camera!
The "I know I'm cute" look :)
So there is definitely a lot of things happening (even if it's summer in Dunedin), yea shocking right? Chyi, have a blast in Singapore/Brunei (as you most definitely will) I AM JEAAAALOUS! It's nervewrecking waiting for results, knowing that it will also determine my scholarship result, which will only be out just before Christmas GAH!
Tonight's going to be a good night *cue music*- we're celebrating Ron's 21st at the posh & fancy Luna Bar. Also, I can't wait till Sunday when I leave on a plane to Welly (again)- I can't say I will get sick of that place. Yeah it's windy but gosh, have those people that complained ever been to Dunedin before? :P
When the lights were almost gone
Where dreams started fading
When I couldn't find home
You looked for me
When my praise was empty words
And I didn't see it
When my prayers were lifeless
You still listened.
Now that I'm next to you
I realize
That I can't live
Without you.
No I won't live
Without you.
And I can't help
Loving you back.
Sing songs to the tune of His glory
Set glory to the rhythms of His praise.
Nothing else could satisfy
"Tune of His glory" byPinsekirken Ungdom (a Norwegian band) Lyrics from http://equalsharing.blogspot.com/
I'll never stop singing & playing music, that's for sure.
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I can't believe I'm still slacking so close to the final exams ever. 4 more days *cue horror movie music*
Anyway, as you would know by now, I've decided to take up the offer of the 10 week studentship during summer. A few reasons: my supervisor was kind enough to OFFER me one when it had to be applied, $5000 (oh yes that speaks for itself), spending summer here in Dunedin (cough) with my lovely girls, getting more experience and stuff to write in my cv hehe, and just time to think about what to do next year I guess. Bad news is: I'm starting on next Monday right after exam at 9am :( There goes my beauty sleep. Then again, it's familiar territory, and I can imagine it would be pretty casual and not 9-5pm work anyways.
Then 2 weeks later, travel travel travel!!!!!! =D
Oh, and Sarah (from Studholme) is getting married this summer! Got a text asking my address for her to send an invite ;) Ahhh, exciting times.
Even if you're not a fan of the song "Love Story" by Taylor Swift, have a listen to this! My flatmate Sharon introduced it to me hehehe :) We proposed having this performed live during someone's wedding day (whoever's getting married the soonest!)
Feeling a little lightheaded after spending loooooong hours in the library. Dinner will be ready soon yay!
Sway your head Move your feet Wake yourself from the sleep If there's a day, there's a way You can get yourself there Golden smile, you got style That they can't take away
Scream and shout, get it out Before it swallows you No surprise in these times How it really gets through All the walks and the thoughts But can you break through?
You're alive So alive Now c'mon
You gotta pull yourself back together Give it one more shot Its now or never With the new day falling for you You gotta believe
Build a plan, yes you can You've got nothing to lose Look around, up and down What are you gonna choose? Can you see the sunrise That came up for you
You're alive So alive Now c'mon
You gotta pull yourself back together Give it one more shot Its now or never With the new day calling for you You gotta believe
You gotta pull yourself, back in the water Take in one deep breath You're getting closer After all you've talked and seen You gotta believe
I think it's coming back I think it's coming back I think it's coming back to me
Now I, I feel I'm getting better Now I, my world is getting better
~"Sway your head" by We Shot the Moon
Another feel good song I stumbled on *ahem* while taking a short break from studying.
It's a little too pop-ish for my liking to listen to, say 10 times a day, but nice rhythm and intro nonetheless. I find the 'woah' parts quite cheesy as well, heh.
Another weekend with grim weather forecasts. HMMPH!
Don’t ask me how I’m doing if you don’t wanna know I stayed up too late, woke up late, oh you know how it goes Give off the vibe that everything’s fine As long as, as long as you don’t look in my eyes It’s all going just so perfectly wrong
Hey hey hey what can I say? It’s just been one of those, one of those days Hey hey hey what can I say? It’s just been one of those, one of those days
Don’t mind this kind of life of hurry up and wait Too many things to do, to lose, it gets a little insane So much crazy in 24 hours So many bills, too little frills, and not enough flowers What I wouldn’t give for a minute to myself
Hey hey hey what can I say? It’s just been one of those, one of those days Hey hey hey what can I say? It’s just been one of those, one of those days
lyrics from Joy Williams- One of those days from her latest EP (One of those days), which I absolutely adore
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Mondays; it's one of those days, eh?
And I love the bluntness of the first line "don’t ask me how I’m doing if you don’t wanna know". How often have we asked that question, but end up not even really listening to what the other person is saying, only to think of how to make our own day/situation sound worse than it really is?
So whenever I feel like complaining how bad my day/week/year has been, I listen to Joy Williams and imagine my troubles being washed away :)
Also, I'm excited and happy for Joy Williams for her song "charmed life" being featured in the season finale in Grey's Anatomy. I remember telling everyone how I would never start watching that series, but now thanks to my flatmate Amy, I find it hard missing an episode every week. Watch the acoustic version of "charmed life" here.
I'm drowning out the sound of raindrops on my window by catching up with the latest episodes of Gossip Girl, listening to new Christian songs, and (going to) listen to the new CD produced by City Harvest Church entitled "Light of the City" I bought yesterday.
It's still odd going to church on a Saturday instead of Sunday, and I'm finding this free time very... surprisingly satisfying. =)
Joy Williams has always been one of my favourite Christian pop artists for the past few years. I started listening to her songs about 2 or 3 years ago, found the songs "nice" but soon found my new love with Nichole Nordeman songs. But now, I randomly stumbled upon her latest series of demos- WOW you've got to listen to her song "Lose myself" (track 4).
Lose Myself written by: Joy Williams and Steve Wilson
About the song:
"I find it curious that songs written nebulously in an afternoon can somehow mean more to me retroactively over time. This is one of those tunes. I wrote this as a cathartic experience a few months ago, not really seeing the outline I'd drawn in the dark. Looking at it now, I see a confession about both fear that traps me and also strength that calls from The Deep...as an acknowledgement of my past, and as a declaration to keep learning to live without fear in the future."
Lyrics:
I'm so sick of hiding myself in everybody else I'm singing in a burning building and no one can help Stuck in my own room holding the key It's just me
I know I've got a long way to go It's too easy to lose, lose myself I need another way to find me It's too easy to lose, lose myself
I can't count the lines I crossed The little gray mistakes So busy kissing fears that only suffocate I'd turn this ship around if I knew where I was But it's filling up
I know I've got a long way to go It's too easy to lose, lose myself I need another way to find me It's too easy to lose, lose myself
Unpacking all the years Too close to the fireworks Watch out Too close to the fireworks
I know I've got a long way to go It's too easy to lose, lose myself I need another way to find me It's too easy to lose, lose myself
Some of you may have even heard about this multi-instrumental super talented, and *gasp* drop dead gorgeous singer- Marié Digby. If you haven't yet, watch these videos below.
Stupid for you
It's not everyday that i find a person quite like you perfect every way i finally found the nerve to confess that it's you - that i want i don't care if i act a fool i would damn near beg for you ! put aside, all my pride so don't keep me hanging here cause this girl is falling stupid for you.. stupid for you..
the proper thing to do is for me to act like a lady and wait for you to make the first move
but i don't think you're getting the point that it's you - that i want i don't care if i act a fool i would damn near beg for you put aside, all my pride so don't keep me waiting here cause this girl is falling stupid for you! oh, oh stupid for you
why's it always feel like i am chasing love when nothing's there and here i go just making the same mistake...
i've fallen stupid for you..
Oh, how true that is. *blushes*
Unfold
The album "Unfold" is coming out on the 8th of April, and pre-ordering can be done at her official website. Can't wait for it to be delivered in 2 months time!
1. I'm NOT wallowing up in self pity. In fact, I've never been happier my whole life here, doing what I love and having friends I can trust my life with.
2. I'm NOT in denial of what happened last year. I did not run away or quote: "left it behind in the past" and just moved on with life.
3. What I shared on the last post is just the tip of an iceberg. So please, even if you think you know me well enough to judge, don't.
4. The ONLY reason why I brought that up again was because I found it ironic that though I didn't tell anybody about what "trial" I thought about (during cell group last Tuesday), Canai told me after that that X has joined a cell group. More ironic was that I always prayed that he would someday know that his life will never be complete without God.
5. And finally, I am GLAD that it happened. As cliche as it may sound, I am changed for the better.
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Anyway, I stumbled upon a video which complements both my guilty pleasures: One Tree Hill and a soft spot for guys with guitars singing love songs. ;P
Don't laugh, One Tree Hill is the best (after Heroes, House, and 24, of course hehehe). Can't wait for season 5 to start airing next year.
I am extremely, utterly, truly blessed to be given another chance in catching Brooke Fraser (one of my favourite artists) live in concert (yes, again) last night (Sunday) with her awesome band.
OpShop opened the night with a few catchy songs. I have to admit: I went there expecting very little from this local band (I've only ever heard of one of their songs "Maybe" on the radio), but was totally amazed at their talents. The lead singer/acoustic guitarist/electric guitarist/pianist (I later found out his name to be Jason Kerrison) was amazing, he did lead breaks on the synth, sang pretty well, and rocked like a true rockstar. heh. I hesitated in buying their album ($25) as I bought a Brooke Fraser t-shirt for 40 bucks. *a really cute one ler, picture in the near future*.
Brooke Fraser never fails to amaze me. Not only with her musicianship skills, but also with her randomness. How random? She rambled on about people eating placenta for prosperity the last time she performed at the town hall, and tonight explained why she was wearing bright red lipstick when she doesn't really wear that much make up at all ("I was invited to a party and dressed up as a menstrual PERIOD"). Long story though. She's just so down-to-earth, funny, talented, and beautiful any guy would be crazy not to want to know her. Sorry guys, she's engaged to be married early next year.
OpShop performing.
See somebody familiar? If no, look closer at the guitarist. If you're still blur, he's Nigel Hendroff, the legendary Hillsong electric guitarist in recent albums. I was so shocked when I saw him on stage, and almost thought that he is the guy Brooke Fraser is engaged to. One of the best guitarists around I reckon, and according to his wikipedia page, the guy has 10 freaking guitars. *jaw drops* He also has 14 pedals *jaw reaches the floor*. I still don't get guitarists and their fetish for pedals...
The red round things on stage are actually red lanterns hanging right in the middle of the stage during one of the songs, can't remember which one. So cool, eh. During "Deciphering Me", 6 transparent umbrellas hung down, such a pretty sight!
Brooke on the keys/acoustic guitar, Nigel H. on electric guitar, an Irish girl (Betty?) on synth, drummer from Detroit, and the bassist if I'm not mistaken is a Jap. All super cool musicians, I wonder how long will it take when I can even reach half their standard.
All pictures except first one courtesy of Amy/Rob who sat (can you believe it) at the first row!!! Darn lucky Amy, Rob bought those tickets for her. Awwwww...
If I had to take only 2 memories home from my 3 years spent in NZ, it would have to be attending her concerts and awesome friends. =) That explains just how much I enjoy watching her and the band perform live. It's just indescribable. hehe.
I would strongly recommend anyone who enjoyed even 1 of her songs to go see her perform (don't know when, think she's off to the States after this tour). You won't regret it, seriously. That's coming from somebody who's been to both her concerts in 4 months time. =)
Since you said, you'd come again But it's not fair, cos you're not here I wait in vain, but nothing has changed
I'm a flower, soaking in the rain If I could wish one thing, I'd hear you call my name
So when will I see your face again When will you touch my life again (ohh yeah) When will I breathe you in again (ha) I think I love you... will I see your face again
Little thing, like the rain coming She looked at me a certain kind of way Tell me girl, where are you now 'Cos I don't know how much longer I can wait
I'm a dreamer, waiting for the sun When you're coming in, I know my life's begun Tell me girl...
When will I see your face again (ohh yeaaah) When will you touch my life again (ummm um) When will I breathe you in again I think I love you, will I see your face again
You know that all my life I've been waiting Waiting for some, someone like you to love me You can't come by like an angel, into my life And then fly away, fly away
Cheesy as it is, almost everyone misses another person at any one moment. =P
Dedicated to my ex-classmates in secondary school, national service friends, and to the SFEC youths. Til we meet again this year end (or someday soon)!
As some of you might notice, I'd changed links from blue to PINK, in support of the Go Pink for October campaign to raise awareness of breast cancer. Don't worry, I won't start wearing fluorescent pink clothes.
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I'll just bombard this blog with pictures for now, this probably means that I can't be bothered typing 1000 words every day. I marvel at those who do that, though.
Anyway, last Friday night, we attended a performance by Michelle's band, "Soul Deep". They play mostly blues and soul music, think Stevie Wonder and Prince. $20 a ticket, quite pricey as a "special guest" was specially flown in from Wellington. Though I still prefer the lead singer's skills, I was NOT the only person who thought he really sounded like Stevie Wonder (he even wore black sunnies!).
I have to admit, the band was AWESOME. 12 members altogether, coordination is super hard to achieve, plus they had to play over 50 songs by hard in a span of 4 hours. Now that's something I look up to. Poor Michelle, she looked so tired after the 4 hours, but still had more gigs the next day.
The singers; the one of the left sings beautifully.
Go Michelle!
The audience enjoyed the music thoroughly. Believe me, Kiwi folks can dance. I'm not talking about the youngsters dancing in clubs type of dance, but that night all the 30 to 50 year old Kiwis displayed their dancing skills on the tiny and very packed dance floor. One 40-ish lady wore a bold red dress with matching red boots, impossible to miss. I was quite hesitant to dance at first (Chinese culture ma, paiseh), but was literally dragged by this 30-ish lady (man, she was STRONG), and had no choice but to dance along. The others noted how "keen" she was to me, kept asking me to dance with her bla bla. It got quite scary towards the end, so I kept my distance from her. haha. But all's good, it was an enjoyable night.
So here you go. Excuse the quality, all photos were taken using my phone.
There's even an arcade room in Victoria Hotel.
Today was so sunny, couldn't resist not taking a pic of the registry building. heh.
Seems like almost every single post I blog about now has a common theme: Music.
Back in secondary school days, the only music I knew of was those played on the airwaves and the famous few Hillsong and Planetshakers albums. Total songs on computer back then: probably less than 100. (insert exclamation mark here).
Wow, things sure have changed a lot.
Anyway, we had a surprise visit by a NZ artist- Hannah Donald & her band. Based in Auckland now, she used to attend Nations Christian Church for 9 years a very long time ago. =)
Hannah Donald & the band performing at Union Hall.
The 2nd electric guitarist on the left (bright blue guitar) = very cool riffs but amp wasn't loud enough to blast the hall. keke. 1st guitarist on the right plays beautifully especially the intro of "Beautiful Child". I want his Mini Martin!!!
I've never actually heard of her before, but after listening to her performance, one song in particular stood out among the rest. The song was "Cornerstone" (track 6 off her album "Unfinished Journey")- and how I remembered it was because it was the background song used for the drama during Allure Conference held 2 weeks ago!
I just love the lyrics, profound yet able to relate to.
Twenty years has reduced you to a beg and crawl Set your life in shadows cast by its corporate wall Mask your feelings there's no room here for the awkward fitting one
Finding love in compromise lest your soul emerge Although worth more you’ve given in To that desperate urge To take your values from opinions of some broken hearted men
Everyday walls are laid Guarding those who’ve made the grade But there is hope I still believe For the rejected to be the redeemed All the unchosen, brittle and numb In his hands can become a cornerstone
In years to come all of this Will be a distant past With tables placed and ordered names As if the first were last Come to your senses, there’s no sense in running after kingdoms gone
Beautiful eh? I'm currently suffering from last song syndrome of this song. Short clips off the album can be found at her official website, or click here to listen to sample clips.
Mrs Pancake bought her cd and got a personalised autograph ($20, free if signed up for sponsor-a-child by Tearfund).
Nice cover.
See the little scribble art? *someone up there*-> so cute!
Love the description at the back too: "made in the good ol' country of NZ" & "Someone up there Records" haha!
Seems like it's becoming a trend for artists to go to a third world country and then write songs about what they've encountered there. How I yearn to visit the African countries and visit my sponsored child of 3 years, Adama, someday. =)
Since the first day of the fast I've been playing Devotion by Hillsong United very frequently.
I've been running, trying to be one who sees I've been working, salvation out on my knees There is nothing better than knowing That we are redeemed Unbelieving trusting in creative hands, I am praying for our world to bow to your plan And this one thought is unmistakable I take up my cross and follow you Lord
In a way, it has become my personal theme song. At 6am every morning, I plug the earphones into my phone, listen to the lyrics and just amaze at the how much meaning it brings; at the same time trying to imagine how much more would it mean to the composer of the song when it was written.
When You stand the tall trees and mountains bow When You speak the fiercest of oceans is still And I see the sinner seek devotion The lost become chosen, and I fall to my knees
I was especially surprised when the dvd shown yesterday night during home group was specifically about just how indescribable God is. The dvd was AWESOME: it was a recorded preaching of Louise (apparently he's Chris Tomlin's manager) in Houston, USA. He showed many astronomical images, all very cool and surreal. I liked it when he even gave the exact measurements in light years (1 light year = 5.87 TRILLION miles long), how big the universe out there really is, and that the earth is just a tiny speck of dust caught in a ray of light when compared to the whole universe. The statistics given just wowed me again and again.
Unforgiven, my Saviour who did not deserve death He was blameless and I was lost in shamefulness Undelivered, but it doesn't seem right Unless I keep my eyes focused on the Saviour who gave His live In the middle of a world that denies it believes It is breaking apart at the very seams There is one thing to be alive for And it's to take up my cross and follow You Lord
Then he concluded about how he did not meant for us to FEEL small, but to realise that we ARE indeed ridiculously tiny and insignificant. He also said that since God is able to hold the universe in His hands (which is probably gazillion miles wide), how much smaller are we really are? Though tiny in existence, He still knows every one of us by name, our favourite colour, and even our deepest secrets.
I will take up my cross and follow Lord where You lead me And I will take up my cross and follow wherever You go
Which is why I'm so keen and excited about singing this song during next week's home group. Go buy the album "All of the Above" if you haven't done so yet. It's Hillsong United's best yet. =)
Another music post; this time it's Bethany Dillon's awesome album- Waking Up (2007).
The simplest way to describe her voice: a striking similarity to Brooke Fraser's. So if you're a big fan of Brooke (like I am), this album won't let you down.
One difference is that more songs are piano-rock driven, especially the second track "Come find me". The intro is really catchy, and so are all the lyrics from the other tracks. Some of the notable ones are "Top of the world" and "Tell Me".
I love the lyrics from "Tell Me", especially since Jo (church music director) just spoke to us yesterday about God's great love that will be there no matter how bad things might turn out. Sometimes we just forget that it's only His love that matters: His love made us able to love others, to love Him back, to do what we're doing even right now.
Tell me of a time when all this gray wasn't such a fight A road I'd stay on for so long How long have I been this way? I'm so addicted to feeling guilty Like the edge of a cliff, it's about to kill me All the reasons why You wouldn't want to love me
Could I be loved by You? I've got so much to prove
So tell me when this night is over And the curtain falls That I will know the truth When it's the only thing that's standing tall
Still I know it's like pulling teeth To try and convince me That Your mercy can be bigger than what I deserve I guess I'm just afraid to go head first Into such a wave, drowning in wonder and peace Knowing that it will never make sense That I am loved by You, really loved by You
So tell me when this night is over And the curtain falls That I will know the truth When it's the only thing that's standing tall
Unchangeable, unconquerable Immovable, irremovable Unwavering, untiring Unflinching, stubborn love of God
So tell me when this night is over And the curtain falls That I will know the truth When it's the only thing that's standing tall
The lyrics to her other songs can be found here, and if you want to listen to the whole album, click here.
One of the few songs I just can't get enough of these few days: For the First Time by Lifehouse.
Unknown by many people, Lifehouse is actually a Christian rock band that has gone mainstream. They've come a long way, and come out with one of those ageless hits like "You and Me" and "Hanging by a moment". Classics.
For the First Time is probably one of the songs that will be played in weddings for its very expressive lyrics. Not too corny, and the music video is quite cool too. And also, the lead singer is C-U-T-E! :P
Hopefully this song won't get overplayed on the radio (at least not soon).
We use music to relate to each other. Certain songs bring a smile to our faces, others make us remember things we try to forget. And for that very reason, the latter category of songs are no longer in my "favourites" playlist.
These are some of the songs that I avoid listening to at all costs, not because they sound bad, but because they're too beautiful in reminding me of who I was and about my past. So here they are, the songs that I once held dear to (in no particular order):
Missy Higgins - The Special Two (watch youtube) Why? I was in the music room at Studholme playing and singing this song to myself, when I got a text, "You have the most beautiful voice that I've ever heard..." I shouldn't believe it, blame me for being naive then, but I did. I can almost hear you saying "it's our song" every time I listen to this song.
Damien Rice - The Blower's Daughter (watch youtube) Why? "And so it is, just like you said it would be..." Those haunting first lines hit me at the same spot each and every time. I knew I would end up getting hurt, but curious and foolish beings we are, I couldn't help but to fall into that trap. I got out, but scraped myself and left a permanent scar on my heart. "I can't take my mind off you, til I find somebody new".
Dan Hill - Sometimes when we touch (again, watch youtube) Why? You left a voice message on my cellphone, and sang this song. Need I say more?
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Good thing is, compared to the 5 or less songs that remind me of you, I choose to have 3000 more songs that remind me of how I'm blessed everyday, and that includes having had an experience that one can only learn first-hand.
Blogging about you doesn't mean that I'm not over you or that I still hate you for doing what you did to me; it's a way of excreting the wastes, so that I can eat more yummy food. =)
Some people would just ask me to confront you and make you erm PAY, but meh, why should I waste energy doing what is worthless when God will deal with you and your actions eventually? As the saying goes: What goes around comes around.
I've recently stumbled upon this singer/songwriter from New York- Ingrid Michaelson (myspace link here). I still don't get why people are so hyped up about Regina Spektor, (yes I have listened to her songs and I believe they are good and original), Ingrid's lyrics just speaks more to me I guess.
She became famous when her songs were featured on Grey's Anatomy, but that's not how I found out about her considering I prefer House over GA anytime. I've been browsing through some music blogs lately, and was surprised at the number of growing independent artists that probably produce songs that are 1000 times better than those overplayed commercial songs heard on the radio every day. Yeap, I'm a newly converted indie music fan. =P
I encourage you, whoever you are, to try listening to some indie music, trust me- it is worth it. Forget about the popular top 40 music on Hitz.fm (Msia) and Zedge/the Edge (NZ) for while; they won't go away. Take time to browse through a few myspace(s) featuring these "unknown" artists; you might be surprised at the quality and rawness (if that's even a word) of their songs.
Have you ever thought about what protects our hearts? Just a cage of rib bones and other various parts. So it's fairly simple to cut right through the mess, And to stop the muscle that makes us confess.
And we are so fragile, And our cracking bones make noise, And we are just, Breakable, breakable, breakable girls and boys.
You fasten my seatbelt because it is the law. In your two ton death trap I finally saw. A piece of love in your face that bathed me in regret. Then you drove me to places I'll never forget.
And we are so fragile, And our cracking bones make noise, And we are just, Breakable, breakable, breakable girls and boys.
And we are so fragile, And our cracking bones make noise, And we are just, Breakable, breakable, breakable girls- Breakable, breakable, breakable girls- Breakable, breakable, breakable girls and boys.
