Showing posts with label music. Show all posts
Showing posts with label music. Show all posts

Saturday, June 11, 2011

Singing For Change

Browsing through my itunes and I found this.
The song is old but the lyrics still applies till today.
We are all singing our hearts out for a better tomorrow.


Dear Mr. President
(by Pink feat. Indigo Girls)

Dear Mr. President,
Come take a walk with me.
Let's pretend we're just two people and
You're not better than me.
I'd like to ask you some questions if we can speak honestly.

What do you feel when you see all the homeless on the street?
Who do you pray for at night before you go to sleep?
What do you feel when you look in the mirror?
Are you proud?

How do you sleep while the rest of us cry?
How do you dream when a mother has no chance to say goodbye?
How do you walk with your head held high?
Can you even look me in the eye
And tell me why?

Dear Mr. President,
Were you a lonely boy?
Are you a lonely boy?
Are you a lonely boy?
How can you say
No child is left behind?
We're not dumb and we're not blind.
They're all sitting in your cells
While you pave the road to hell.

What kind of father would take his own daughter's rights away?
And what kind of father might hate his own daughter if she were gay?
I can only imagine what the first lady has to say
You've come a long way from whiskey and cocaine.

How do you sleep while the rest of us cry?
How do you dream when a mother has no chance to say goodbye?
How do you walk with your head held high?
Can you even look me in the eye?

Let me tell you 'bout hard work
Minimum wage with a baby on the way
Let me tell you 'bout hard work
Rebuilding your house after the bombs took them away
Let me tell you 'bout hard work
Building a bed out of a cardboard box
Let me tell you 'bout hard work
Hard work
Hard work
You don't know nothing 'bout hard work
Hard work
Hard work
Oh

How do you sleep at night?
How do you walk with your head held high?
Dear Mr. President,
You'd never take a walk with me.
Would you?

Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Music has its Humour

Well I found this and I know its quite an old video,
but it never cease to make me laugh.

Enjoy! ^^

Victor Borge on Hungarian Rhapsody

Sunday, June 27, 2010

music has no borders

Even if your deaf doesn't mean u can't convey the message of music in your own way.

It didn't stop Beethoven and it shouldn't stop any of us!

Hope you enjoy this video as much as I do!

*inspired*


Friday, December 11, 2009

Chestnuts roasting on an open fire

Just want to share with you peeps a song that always gets me into the Christmas mood!
Its 'Chestnuts roasting on an open fire'.
It always gives me a fuzzy, warm and cozy feeling of Christmas.
Feeling lots of love.

A good friend dedicated this to me... none other than the talented Jinx Chin!
And I want to share with you all.

Enjoy! ^^

Happy Christmas with love,

Monday, October 12, 2009

Internet symphony no 1 "Eroica"

I was browsing through youtube for my project on Beethoven's symphony no. 3 "Eroica" and I bumped into a symphony for youtube named Internet Symphony no 1 "Eroica". Its a marvellous composition and you can feel the grandeur feeling of heroism in it.

It was written by renowned Chinese composer Tan Dun for the youtube symphony orchestra.
Unconventionally, Tan Dun has included drum brakes and rims from automobiles as additional instruments. Tan Dun also embedded a main theme of the first movement of Beethoven's Symphony No.3: Eroica into his work.

Hope you peeps would enjoy this wonderful composition as I did. ^^


Updates:
This is how the youtube symphony orchestra was built through auditions on youtube. A perfect concept to get people together from around the globe.


Monday, September 21, 2009

JINX for the ladies!

Jinx is a good friend of mine who always surprises me with his talents!

Good music from him! This one is from Jinx to the ladies! Enjoy! ^^



visit Jinx at www.jinxchin.com

p/s to Jinx: I love the tone of your voice!

Tuesday, June 16, 2009

in the arms of an angel

At days we just want a place where we can find comfort... like in the arms an angel

A Beautiful Song by Sarah McLachlan... Angel




Spend all your time waiting
For that second chance
For a break that would make it okay
There's always one reason
To feel not good enough
And it's hard at the end of the day
I need some distraction
Oh beautiful release
Memory seeps from my veins
Let me be empty
And weightless and maybe
I'll find some peace tonight

In the arms of an angel
Fly away from here
From this dark cold hotel room
And the endlessness that you fear
You are pulled from the wreckage
Of your silent reverie
You're in the arms of the angel
May you find some comfort there

So tired of the straight line
And everywhere you turn
There's vultures and thieves at your back
And the storm keeps on twisting
You keep on building the lie
That you make up for all that you lack
It don't make no difference
Escaping one last time
It's easier to believe in this sweet madness oh
This glorious sadness that brings me to my knees

In the arms of an angel
Fly away from here
From this dark cold hotel room
And the endlessness that you fear
You are pulled from the wreckage
Of your silent reverie
You're in the arms of the angel
May you find some comfort there
You're in the arms of the angel
May you find some comfort here

Friday, June 12, 2009

Autumn Story by Firekites

Autumn Story by Firekites

I would describe it...
Simple yet Complex, Subtle yet Thought Provoking... Artistic

Pay attention to the chalk animations it tells the story (lyrics)


for more of FIREKITES visit them at http://www.myspace.com/firekites

Sunday, April 26, 2009

music by Amiel

a music quote that says what all we want...

Music is harmony,
Harmony is perfection,
perfection is our dreams,
and our dream is heaven.
-Amiel-

Thursday, April 23, 2009

summertime love

Taking a short break from my FYP...

its warm and I'm enjoying summertime by Ella Fitzgerald feat Louis Armstrong.
and I'm relaxed and in love with the beautiful vocals and lyrics...

Summertime and the livin' is easy
Fish are jumpin' and the cotton is high
Oh your Daddy's rich and your ma is good lookin'
So hush little baby, and don't you cry
One of these mornings

You're goin' to rise up singing
Yes you'll spread your wings
And you'll take to the sky
But till that morning
There's a nothin' can harm you
With daddy and mammy standin' by

Summertime and the livin' is easy
Fish are jumpin' and the cotton is high
Oh your Daddy's rich and your ma is good lookin;
So hush little baby,
baby don't you cry
Oh don't you cry
Oh don't you cry
This is the song by Ella Fitgerald only. I couldn't find the one with Louis Armstrong in it.
But its equally good... ^^ enjoy the summertime

Sunday, April 19, 2009

a night with the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra

Thanks to nuffnang a number of us got to enjoyed a night of wonderful music and company!
We enjoyed music from:-

TIPPETT Divertimento on Sellinger’s Round
HAYDN Symphony No.98 in B flat
HAYDN Symphony No.103 in E flat – “Drum Roll”
conducted by Kees Bakels

Its a truly wonderful experience.

Before the concert

after the concert we went for supper at old town

Nicholas and me cam-whoring XD

Yee Hou lala posing while me and Nicholas looked on

the rest of the gang at supper

Me signing off REALLY HAPPY after the concert

it was a wonderful performance by the Malaysia Philharmonic Orchestra.
THANK YOU NUFFNANG!

Thursday, April 16, 2009

apearance... does it really matter???

a 48 year old lady... who doesn't look like much but whacked and weird old lady...
unexpectedly sings beautifully!!!
This is Susan Boyle



check out the expressions on the audience faces before and after she sings... people laughed when she said she wanted to be a professional singer.
Never judge a book by its cover!

Unfortunately I can't post the video up on this post because the embedding has been disabled
So here's the link to the video...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lp0IWv8QZY

Wednesday, February 25, 2009

jazz-in around my favourite things

Boys and Girls check out this video.
Brings back childhood memories to the modern day!
Hope you enjoy it!

My Favourite Things by Pomplamoose Music

Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Take A Bow (Madonna) explains it all

This is one of my favourite songs. The lyrics also explains it all...

Take a bow by Madonna

Take a bow,
the night is over
This masquerade is getting older
Light are low,
the curtains down
Theres no one here
[theres no one here, theres no one in the crowd]
Say your lines but do you feel them
Do you mean what you say when theres no one around [no one around]
Watching you, watching me, one lonely star
[one lonely star you dont know who you are]

Chorus:
Ive always been in love with you [always with you]
I guess youve always known its true [you know its true]
You took my love for granted, why oh why
The show is over,
say good-bye

Say good-bye [bye bye], say good-bye

Make them laugh, it comes so easy
When you get to the part
Where youre breaking my heart [breaking my heart]
Hide behind your smile, all the world loves a clown
[just make em smile the whole world loves a clown]
Wish you well, I cannot stay
You deserve an award for the role that you played [role that you played]
No more masquerade, youre one lonely star
[one lonely star and you dont know who you are]

(chorus)

Say good-bye [bye bye], say good-bye

All the world is a stage [world is a stage]
And everyone has their part [has their part]
But how was I to know which way the storyd go
How was I to know youd break
[youd break, youd break, youd break]
Youd break my heart
Ive always been in love with you
[Ive always been in love with you]
Guess youve always known
You took my love for granted, why oh why
The show is over, say good-bye

(chorus)
Say good-bye [bye bye], say good-byeSay good-bye

Saturday, January 3, 2009

A Song. A Prayer. For All. For Hope. For Peace.

Everyday we see calamities, injustice, war, death, sufferings and sadness throughout the world.
It's a sad beginning of the new year when mankind has lost its sanity and brought chaos to this world we love and call home.

For a change, we should pray that God will be our guide in our daily doings, lead us to a right path and to be a better person. Clear our minds of corruption. Care for Gods Creations. Soften the hearts of the wicked. And bring new hope, love and peace to all.

Let us pray through this beautiful song called "The Prayer" (translation)

I pray you'll be our eyes
And watch us where we go
And help us to be wise
In times when we don't know
Let this be our prayer
As we go our way

Lead us to a place
Guide us with your Grace
To a place where we'll be safe

La luce che to dai
(The light that you give us)
I pray we'll find your light
Nel cuore resterò
(Will stay in our hearts)
And hold it in our hearts
A ricordarchi che
(Reminding us)
When stars go out each night
L'eterna stella sei
(That in my prayer)
Nella mia preghiera
(You are an everlasting star)
Let this be our prayer
Quanta fede c'è
(There's so much faith)
When shadows fill our day

Lead us to a place
Guide us with your grace
Give us faith so we'll be safe.

Sognamo un mondo senza più violenza
(We dream of world with no more violence)
Un mondo di giustizia e di speranza
(A world of justice and hope)
Ognuno dia la mano al suo vicino
(Grasp your neighbors hand)
Simbolo di pace e di fraternità
(As a symbol of peace and brotherhood.)

La forza che ci dai
(The strength that you give us)
We ask that life be kind
E'il desiderio che
(Is the wish)
And watch us from above
Ognuno trovi amore
(That everyone may find love)
We hope each soul will find
Intorno e dentro a sé
(In and around himself)
Another soul to love

Let this be our prayer
Just like every child
Needs to find a place,
Guide us with your grace
Give us faith so we'll be safe

E la fede che
(And the faith that)
Hai acceso in noi
(You've lit inside us)
Sento che ci salverà
(I feel will save us )

-live performance by andrea bocelli and celine dion-