I’ve always admired those musicians who are able to reach far in the music industry, not solely for fame, but a passion to ignite their musical bones. Perhaps I’m barely as great as them, that’s why seeing these people’s performances give me the push to continue with my music life. It is a difficult path to walk, it’s either becoming very famous with your superb skills, or being washed down by the mainstream music.But because these people have made it so far, they have inspired another bunch of people who are far behind them, and to improve on it instead of commenting on their performance. I seldom comment on other people’s performance when I’m not up to the level that I’m satisfied with, I’m nothing.
I started watching this kid’s videos a year ago and I’m fully convinced by his skills. He’s just born to be the special one, with the naturally gifted fingers.
Do observe his fingers from 2:29 minute onwards, see how his fingers harmonize with the guitar.
Please remember his name, he is Sungha Jung.
Another love of mine is this pianist, Jon Schmidt. Just in case you don’t know who he is,remember the pianist who played on the youtube video -
“ Love Story meets Viva La Vida”
He was the one!!
These 2 songs definitely make a good match, what makes it sound greater is the fact that I'm so familiar with these songs.It would be awesome if I met a cello friend and then we can play duet together. I will work on the piano part as well, let’s see when I can surprise you guys with it.
But my favourite Jon Schmidt's piece is still " All Of Me"
One of my goals in life is to learn three musical instruments and to play them skillfully, without anything but my fingers. If music comes within my heart, and if I was that good, I don’t need a music sheet to remind me how to play though. Therefore I’m self-learning on how to play piano by ear recently, trying to figure out the tips from online tutorials I’ve watched so far. And I’ve found myself a new activity for next year’s summer- learn a new musical instrument. I’m choosing between Violin or Guitar I guess, give me some comments guys!
Gah, I think I really need some piano time already !!
October 28, 2009
October 19, 2009
Still surviving in the midst of assignments and midterms flood
1. I had a peaceful birthday this year, which I will blog about it in details. But I’m really grateful for all the texts, facebook wallposts, e-mails, presents, calls, poem, and everything you guys did to make me feel special on 15th October. I rceived an overwhelming 50 wishes this year, and I was really surprised by that. 50 may not be a significant for some of you, but 50 wishes from friends who are all over the world now make me feel that I’m remembered and missed at that very moment, and it’s good enough to know that.
Thank you very much for that. I’m officially 20 now!!
2. The elder brother of the two little Kenn Kenn (my twin nephews) knows how to address people now. My mom says he’s very cheeky nowadays, knows how to call “ popo”, “yiyi”, “mama” and even knows how to reject something by saying “ ng moi”. How I wished I could be just be there to hear that and kiss them on their face.
* dreaming*
3. I went to a dairy farm on my birthday, and it really was a special experience despite of the unpleasant smell all around the farm, I discovered something interesting about the milk production. More updates about this later.
4. I got to know a very cute Japanese who's very shy,till I don't know if it's my problem or his problem. And he's in my faculty too, hopefully we'll become better friends.
Till then, I'll be back really soon, when I tick-off everything from the assignment list for this week. Stay tuned.
Thank you very much for that. I’m officially 20 now!!
2. The elder brother of the two little Kenn Kenn (my twin nephews) knows how to address people now. My mom says he’s very cheeky nowadays, knows how to call “ popo”, “yiyi”, “mama” and even knows how to reject something by saying “ ng moi”. How I wished I could be just be there to hear that and kiss them on their face.
* dreaming*
3. I went to a dairy farm on my birthday, and it really was a special experience despite of the unpleasant smell all around the farm, I discovered something interesting about the milk production. More updates about this later.
4. I got to know a very cute Japanese who's very shy,till I don't know if it's my problem or his problem. And he's in my faculty too, hopefully we'll become better friends.
Till then, I'll be back really soon, when I tick-off everything from the assignment list for this week. Stay tuned.
October 12, 2009
If only a picture could tell a story....
My recent life is pretty eventful because I ....
experimented mom’s recipe-fried pork chop and I realized there was still room for improvement.
It was on the 1st October 2009.
finally had my first cup of Starbucks in Vancouver.
It was on the 3rd October 2009.
went to UBC farm for a field trip. I won’t bore you here with the lesson taught, but there I discovered another piece of tranquilizing land in UBC.
It was on the 7th October 2009.
spent a good evening with the UBC symphony orchestra group.
It was on the 9th October 2009.
went to the UBC rose garden and enjoyed the feeling of being hugged by the roses in the entire garden
It was on the 10th October 2009.
modified my recipe of Tomyum Fried Rice and it turned out to be a great success.
=P No ,the picture is not deceiving, the taste was as good as the picture.
It was on the 11th October 2009.
satisfied my tummy with a real good treat. Steamboat and beer time with my housemate-Eugenia JJ.
It was on the 12th October 2009.
Looks like it's a good start for October, I hope everyone out there is having a good time despite in times of failure or depression. There's always an exit waiting for you, so don't just wait for the entrance to enter, learn how to go out of it.
Happy thanksgiving to all my dearies!!
experimented mom’s recipe-fried pork chop and I realized there was still room for improvement.
It was on the 1st October 2009.
finally had my first cup of Starbucks in Vancouver.
It was on the 3rd October 2009.
went to UBC farm for a field trip. I won’t bore you here with the lesson taught, but there I discovered another piece of tranquilizing land in UBC.
It was on the 7th October 2009.
spent a good evening with the UBC symphony orchestra group.
It was on the 9th October 2009.
went to the UBC rose garden and enjoyed the feeling of being hugged by the roses in the entire garden
It was on the 10th October 2009.
modified my recipe of Tomyum Fried Rice and it turned out to be a great success.
=P No ,the picture is not deceiving, the taste was as good as the picture.
It was on the 11th October 2009.
satisfied my tummy with a real good treat. Steamboat and beer time with my housemate-Eugenia JJ.
It was on the 12th October 2009.
Looks like it's a good start for October, I hope everyone out there is having a good time despite in times of failure or depression. There's always an exit waiting for you, so don't just wait for the entrance to enter, learn how to go out of it.
Happy thanksgiving to all my dearies!!
October 06, 2009
If we are all alone, then we're all together in that too
Fix You-Coldplay
When you try your best but you don't succeed
When you get what you want but not what you need
When you feel so tired but you can't sleep
Stuck in reverse.
And the tears come streaming down your face
When you lose something you can't replace
When you love someone but it goes to waste
Could it be worse?
Lights will guide you home
And ignite your bones
And I will try to fix you
And high up above earth or down below
When you're too in love to let it go
But if you never try you'll never know
Just what you're worth
Lights will guide you home
And ignite your bones
And I will try to fix you
Tears stream, down your face
When you lose something you cannot replace
Tears stream down your face and I...
Tears stream, down your face
I promise you I will learn from my mistakes
Tears stream down your face and I...
Lights will guide you home
And ignite your bones
And I will try to fix you.
Coldplay's music is really a joy to listen, it calms me down in the midst of mugging, a mugger's peak time really is what I'm going through now, when the insane workload is piling up and midterms lining up one after another.I learned to calm down when I'm emotionally disturbed,perhaps it's because I think that's the only way for frustration to go out.
Fortunately at this point of frustration, I found some warm souls to fix my mind and put a smile on my face. I received a love letter from Winney aka the husband for updates and sharing her love life with me.Husband no2,eL also updated me on her 2nd year life and all in a sudden, everyone's back to a life where students will usually be, we're all back in actions!
Other than that , I've also found a good K-partner here---my housemate.I sang with her when we both were tired with our assignment datelines and midterms, so we sang together, hoping that it'll overcome the stress in us.
So there goes week 5, hectic as usual, but I know I'm not alone with you guys around, and I find motivation from your love and care. For those who don't care for me, I gotta walk out of it and move on, and just leave the unsaid things sink in the past.
When you try your best but you don't succeed
When you get what you want but not what you need
When you feel so tired but you can't sleep
Stuck in reverse.
And the tears come streaming down your face
When you lose something you can't replace
When you love someone but it goes to waste
Could it be worse?
Lights will guide you home
And ignite your bones
And I will try to fix you
And high up above earth or down below
When you're too in love to let it go
But if you never try you'll never know
Just what you're worth
Lights will guide you home
And ignite your bones
And I will try to fix you
Tears stream, down your face
When you lose something you cannot replace
Tears stream down your face and I...
Tears stream, down your face
I promise you I will learn from my mistakes
Tears stream down your face and I...
Lights will guide you home
And ignite your bones
And I will try to fix you.
Coldplay's music is really a joy to listen, it calms me down in the midst of mugging, a mugger's peak time really is what I'm going through now, when the insane workload is piling up and midterms lining up one after another.I learned to calm down when I'm emotionally disturbed,perhaps it's because I think that's the only way for frustration to go out.
Fortunately at this point of frustration, I found some warm souls to fix my mind and put a smile on my face. I received a love letter from Winney aka the husband for updates and sharing her love life with me.Husband no2,eL also updated me on her 2nd year life and all in a sudden, everyone's back to a life where students will usually be, we're all back in actions!
Other than that , I've also found a good K-partner here---my housemate.I sang with her when we both were tired with our assignment datelines and midterms, so we sang together, hoping that it'll overcome the stress in us.
So there goes week 5, hectic as usual, but I know I'm not alone with you guys around, and I find motivation from your love and care. For those who don't care for me, I gotta walk out of it and move on, and just leave the unsaid things sink in the past.
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