Day 2

Another busy day. Went back to CityMusic as we dunno how to operate the new recording device we bought the day before.

The first day is filled with challenges. Taught Charis some snare drum technique using the new snare drum. She seems to enjoy it :) The Tone Port dun seem to work. Its the first time we are handling all these, hence we are quite ignorant to the ways of recording machine. Never get to do any decent recordings, but we did segmentise the way we want to do the songs. Alot of singing was done, Charis and me really uses our voice. Initially abit awkward lah, but soon we are reminded we are doing this for God. Long day. Finish around eleven. Really tired. By the time I hit the bed its ard 1 plus.

Planned to meet Siyang at 10:30am, and I was suppose to morning call him at 9:30am, instead I overslept. By the time we met up its already coming to 12 noon. Spent some time at CityMusic and fortunately a staff, who uses a mac for his own recording, reintroduce Garage Band! Great! We are thankful man! Garage Band seems a whole lot easier. Siyang and I are learning new stuff.

Kena ERP without my cashcard in the IU. Sianz. Some more 50cent nia.

Picked Charis up at her place at three. Her sis said there's another girl in the group. she is referring to me. :-0 haha!!

Picked Kaisiong up at 4. He still look boy boy in the uniform lah. He look tired.

We recording two songs today, with Jieying joining us after 7pm. She helped out in the keyboard. She is surprsingly fast and effective in the keys. Really chuan after a few rounds of continuos recording. Singing is really hard. But I think Charis and myself are quite satisfied with what we recording towards the end. Kaisiong's really got long breath. I see he blow the flute, I cant help but feel very 'chuan'. He did really well. Esp the opening for Kan Wa Aey Chiu. It sounds like some other wind instrument.

Siyang had tution class at my place, during recording.

I took 2 polaroids: one Kai(little bro) and Charis(Da Jie), one Siyang(uncle) instructing. I would like to have many more to photo journalise the whole recording affair!

Really tired now. Gonna sleep now.

Tomorrow's another busy day. Stay tune.

Rainbow.

Wow!

I had a hectic day today. But I am glad cos I see the providence of God and His miraculous works in people's life.

Let me begin in my 'new' CG;

I joined the '82s for Cg two weeks ago. We went to the new Hort Park to venture the new link park thingy. It was raining and at one point the rain is really heavy. We were drenched. Thankfully most of us had umbrellas! Some fell because of slippery ground. I think we all had great and good fun. We ended the CG with dinner at Vivo's foodcourt. The prawn mee is good, I can feel my stomach rumbling now. After that Charis amd myself went to Yishyan's farewell gathering at WEC. A really eventful day.



I joined thier CG again yesterday. I admit I have some reservation about attending cos I didnt really inform, except Charis and Siyang invited me. But I trust in the lord and I went. Upon reaching T21, Prime Cars was releasin some colourful balloons up to the sky, I dunno why, but this appears to me to be a covenant from God. Promises of God. I went so I am blessed. I was awe-struck and I relish on God's beautiful promises. As usual i enjoy CG. And I did share this experience with Charis and some others. I think its also a very special event cos it's Ryan's first CG with 82, and Kaiwei was there!

Today we had our first meeting for the 'Siyang project'! We are committing the whole of next week for recording. The four of us, Siyang, Bihua, Kaisiong and myself had a nice time sharing and going through all the details. We are actually running out of time but we are thankful for we can serve. So ppl please pray for us!

Recording is gonna start tomorrow. This is exciting. All the hokkien songs we have to learn, all the chords and noted we have to practice, all the time we are gonna spend, this is indeed better than many things!

I will continue to blog on our progress. And if I can find time, describe more on the nature of the project itself.

I want to thank Kaiwei, for she wishes me Happy Teachers' Day.
Her message:

Shifu! Sorry i forgot to bring ur teachers day card! Haha but ur not forgotten for being the best shifu on earth ya! Haha happy teacher's day :):)

Thank you for remembering Tudi. Really appreciate it.

I will continue to update! Please pray for us! Pray for the old folks we are trying to reach out to!

Elysian Fields

In a short couple of months, the add-ons in life seem tremendous. I have been juggling with some of unfamiliar stuff. And some familiar ones too.

I have missed blogging some major events of the year. I will let all that past, knowing I did enjoy the process and time.

Something killed the old band. People, time, things that happened, relationship. Things are not the same. Different ideas, different directions. Different people.


Work has been very complexly flexible. It's really scary.

The idea of running around everyday...freetime with a clause, seems unreal. At the end of the day will i bring substantiall dough back home.

Some symphonic names: Joe. Flamethrower Buddy. Bowel. Drums. Tudi( thanks for the strat pencil sharpener!). JOY.

The 'Siyang project' is due for recording this week. Let's see if anything special comes out of it. This one brings about an interest in classical acoustic. And truly has been very inspirational by far. Musically, I have been on a rollercoster ride for years. I lost alot of myself, but also did gain some new 'self', if you will. This one is has back to basic, down to earth kind of vibe around it. I really find great aesthetic pleasure in it. May God be glorify.

I have not answers to ad for bands all these years, actually I did once, but didn't went for the audition.

Found a band which does covers. Crossing my fingers as I am not sure what I am getting into. Seems like a motley crew to me. I do hope I find the right one. We will see.

Last but not least, let's welcome the newest addition to my barrage of instruments. The elusive Drums itself.

Pearl target series, with two add on toms, a 7 piece beauty. Wine red, happens to be my fav colour at this point. Tons of hardware and cymbals. And the terror of the corridor....! *Thunder*

Thursday19thJune

Met up with this dear brother of mine two days ago. It has been close to two years since we last met up and talk, hence I think we are both awkward in the beginning. I decide to pour my heart out and share with him what's going on these years. I was glad we manage to break ice and eventually we talked until 2 in the morning. I was tired but it was nice to be able to rekindle a lost friendship, yet again. I was wondering if subconsciously I am trying to find back lost friends who shared much with me thru the years. All these years, all those bumpy rides, we lost some, and we definitely gain some. Truly I have already made out a list of people I would like to see, catch up.

Also I have come out with a list of brothers I want for my BIGDAY. Actually I have approached some of them. All respond with kind replies so far. I have found a planner, but I think he will be so busy. I have asked the best man. I know who to be in the band. I have kidnapped the photographer! It's gonna be a motley crew.


Eat healthily. Reminding myself.


Shoot sophisticatedly. Reminding myself.

sophisticated |səˌfɪstɪkeɪtɪd|
adjective
(of a machine, system, or technique) developed to a high degree of complexity : highly sophisticated computer systems.
• (of a person or their thoughts, reactions, and understanding) aware of and able to interpret complex issues; subtle : discussion and reflection are necessary for a sophisticated response to a text.
• having, revealing, or proceeding from a great deal of worldly experience and knowledge of fashion and culture : a chic, sophisticated woman | a young man with sophisticated tastes.
See note at urbane .
• appealing to people with such knowledge of experience


I pray for more jobs. It's been a quiet month.

FridayJune13th2008

I want to tell a story about a friend whom I thought I have lost, all these years.

We chanced upon each other one fine day, my reaction wasn't certain, I mean I haven't seen or talk to him for eons. But there he is. And our friendship pick up speed once again, killed by works, born again by works, and God. I was sure God wants me to speak to him, and I am glad he didn't siam me on that day. Since then, We have been working together more often than before, I prayed for a long standing friendship with this dude, and works doesn't come between us again, but help strengthen our friendship. Thanks for constant mention of me in your blog. I am touched :)

Here's the cool dude, Bowel Joe
(words by Tiger May)



His blog, do read.http://www.thepicturestory.blogspot.com/


Finally became an associate photog. Its been so long, so the 'promotion' comes as a surprise. And sudden. Now I will have to fight my way up yet again. Tooth to claw? But i am Michel, I will still be Michel. not matter how the world warps, my universe smells of greenery and flowers. Jobs, in this world was a means to get on with living. No excuse to slack, but to give our best and strive for excellence. But love one another lah........just have to try right:)

I am trying to reconcile with myself, and some of my peers. I learn that spoken words tends to draw quick like swords. The words of loved ones can be hurting, yet unknown the the owner of the lips. I wasn't the one quick to point out mistakes, but the proud owner of a dozen bottles fully filled with tension and complains, closed caps. I guess thats me and thats my problem. I didn't see this before. It's so confusing sometimes. Wells......

Hence the drums stop its roll, and the guitar gently weeps?


Speakin of guitar, hopefully no more for now....easily bought, hard to sell! The Ring can't wait no more.

Work work work...in any aspect, for the better of tomorrow, for friends, for loved ones. For my Father.


Some recent works.

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Old at heart but I'm only 28
And I'm much too young
To let love break my heart
Young at heart but it's getting much too late
To find ourselves so far apart

Young at heart an it gets so hard to wait
When no one I know can seem to help me now
Old at heart but I musn't hesitate
If I'm to find my own way out

When I find out all the reasons
Maybe I'll find another way
Find another day
With all the changing seasons of my life
Maybe I'll get it right next time

I knew the storm was getting closer
And all my friends said I was high
But everything we've ever known's here
I never wanted it to die

First Music Theory Lesson

I just had my first ever theory lesson on music.....quite extraordinary!!

We did time values and time signatures, which are the very basics of music theory. I am glad.

I want to blog about my daily lessons so as to remind myself to be consistent and steady and remain committed to this journey. I really think this is neat, and I felt like a 8 year old kid again. Cos my teacher is Miss Low. She is a sunday school teacher. Hence she treats me like a sunday school kid! I have to colour some crabs to identify the respective time values!! :) Thanks Miss Low.

Actually a bit draining lah, maybe due to my stress, cos I dread music notes and the dao gehs....! But this is it, no turning back!!