A song for them...

Turned on my music - blue jazz list on a Thursday evening, home alone...

And this song was played - 

And it suddenly reminded of 2 friends that i have not seen and haven't being in contact much...

This song posted up here was dedicated to them - Pei li and Beh, 

It's because of them that i knew this wonderful wonderful song!!!

"Falling Slowly" is a song written and performed by Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová, as well as by Hansard's band, The Frames. It appeared in their 2007 film Once, from which it won the Academy Award for Best Original Song at the 80th Academy Awards. (from Wikipedia)

Here's the wonderful lyric...

I don't know you 
But I want you 
All the more for that 
Words fall through me 
And always fool me 
And I can't react 
And games that never amount 
To more than they're meant 
Will play themselves out 

Take this sinking boat and point it home 
We've still got time 
Raise your hopeful voice you have a choice 
You've made it now 
[ Lyrics from: http://www.lyricsmode.com/lyrics/g/glen_hansard_ft_marketa_irglova/falling_slowly.html ]
Falling slowly, eyes that know me 
And I can't go back 
Moods that take me and erase me 
And I'm painted black 
You have suffered enough 
And warred with yourself 
It's time that you won 

Take this sinking boat and point it home 
We've still got time 
Raise your hopeful voice you had a choice 
You've made it now 

Take this sinking boat and point it home 
We've still got time 
Raise your hopeful voice you had a choice 
You've made it now 
Falling slowly sing your melody 
I'll sing along

Heart Of The World - Lady Antebellum

Another song since band Perry's " If i die young" & Train's "Marry me" that i found I can't stop listening over and over again. 

The lyrics are awesome, love the wordings so much!!!

All in all, an AWESOME LOVE SONG!!!

Heart Of The World
Tom Douglas / Scooter Caruso

Tin cans rattling the pavement
Confetti scattered everywhere
She falls asleep in the seat beside me
Rice caught up in her hair
I don't mind it, I keep driving
Flying on these wheels of steel
A bit anxious, a bit nervous
The moment's all we can feel

If oil is the soul of the engine
Then wine is the drink of the gods
Forgiveness the road to redemption
Faith can still beat the odds
We're meant to be
Baby hold on to me
You'll never not be my girl
Cause love is the heart of the world

I leave him sleeping as I rise early
Always up before the dawn
The house is dark but I see clearly
The kettle sings a morning song
The bacon's frying, baby's crying
I soak up the sights and sounds
Minutes turn to ...days and I
Wish that I could slow 'em down

If grease is the soul of the kitchen
And coffee the drink of the gods
Routine too perfect to mention
Time is a thief I would rob
We're meant to be
Baby hold on to me
I’ll never not be your girl
Cause love is the heart of the world

If hope is the soul of the dreamer
Then Heaven is the home of my God
It only takes one true believer
To believe you can still beat the odds
We're meant to be
Baby hold on to me
You'll never not be my girl

Never not be your girl
Cause love is the heart, love is the heart

Love is the heart of the world

If i die young by band perry

LOVE THIS SONG!!! Heard this on a plane!!!!


If I die young, bury me in satin
Lay me down on a, bed of roses
Sink me in the river, at dawn
Send me away with the words of a love song

Uh oh, uh oh

Lord make me a rainbow, I'll shine down on my mother
She'll know I'm safe with you when she stands under my colors, oh and
Life ain't always what you think it ought to be, no
Ain't even grey, but she buries her baby

The sharp knife of a short life, well
I've had, just enough time

If I die young, bury me in satin
Lay me down on a, bed of roses
Sink me in the river, at dawn
Send me away with the words of a love song

The sharp knife of a short life, well
I've had, just enough time

And I'll be wearing white, when I come into your kingdom
I'm as green as the ring on my little, cold finger, I've
Never known the lovin' of a man
But it sure felt nice when he was holding my hand, there's a
Boy here in town who says he'll love me forever,
Who would have thought forever could be severed by
The sharp knife of a short life, well,
I've had, just enough time

So put on your best boys and I'll wear my pearls
What I never did is done

A penny for my thoughts, oh no, I'll sell them for a dollar
They're worth so much more after I'm a goner
And maybe then you'll hear the words I been singin'
Funny when you're dead how people start listenin'

If I die young, bury me in satin
Lay me down on a, bed of roses
Sink me in the river, at dawn
Send me away with the words of a love song

Uh oh (uh, oh)
The ballad of a dove (uh, oh)
Go with peace and love
Gather up your tears, keep 'em in your pocket
Save them for a time when you're really gonna need them, oh

The sharp knife of a short life, well
I've had, just enough time

So put on your best boys and I'll wear my pearls 

Beethovenize!!! 24th July 09

Beethoven Festival in Adelaide!!!

Saw this event 1 or 2 months ago, and i knew i have to go!!! YYY??

They are playing my favourite symphony from Beethoven – Beethoven symphony No.7!!! This piece of music was the symphony that i like the most while i was watching the Japanese drama series _ Nodame Cantabile!!! A symphony filled with joy, strength, triumphs, and celebrations!!! Afterall, now i am able to experience this symphony No.7 live, what could be better than that!!!

The Beethoven fest was divided into 3 continuous days with three triumphant concerts of Beethoven symphonies and piano concertos performed by mainly The Australian Youth Orchestra and Grammy award winner conductor – John Nelson. Among them include piano concerto no.2 & 3, symphony no.1, 6, 2, 8 my favourite 7, and one of the best – No.9.

Invited few of my colleagues, and their frens to join along. Surprisingly, they agreed to come, haha, their reason?? Want to try out classical and live experience, haha. Bought our tickets and got cheaper price as we booked in group, haha.

The performance was GREAT overall, i didn’t know how to really appreciate the first symphony yet- No.2, haha. First time listen to it, but it was generally nice to listen to. The piano concerto No.3 was played by an international well known pianist named Herbert Schuch, i really love this concerto, duno how to describe it well, but i fall in love straight when i heard it (usually songs or music that can make me like them instantly are good ones, haha). One of my colleague said he is not as good as Konstantine, haha, but i think both of them are real PROs.

The last awaiting symphony No.7 got me very high and anticipating too. Got me wondering how good they will perform!! Overall, it was another GREAT performance, however, somehow i anticipated too much that i felt a bit disappointed because i compared them to what i listen to played by PROs in Berlin or Prague, haha. But again, i must admit this piece of symphony is REALLY hard to play and required many musicians to bring it to full strength/energy and there must be a VERY good balance between who’s the main melody. All in all, i enjoyed the concert a lot!!!
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Once in a lifetime musician: Konstantin Shamray!!!

30th April 2009, Elder Hall, Adelaide: Never thought i would have a chance to witness such a talented pianist here. He is just amazing yet humble person. This rare opportunity was arranged by the Elder hall, which is the uni organization that arranged all the concerts, recitals,…etc every semester!!! Compared to UM, UM can put aside lar, hahahha. There are showcase and musical session almost every Friday for view performed either by the students or other groups, and there are also night concerts with various renown musicians visiting Australia.  Bought this ticket at a reasonable price for a student pass, otherwise to watch him performing live in a concert, the price can easily go up to 40$ at least for the cheapest!!! Surprisingly, many who attend the recital are old couples or old man, wondered why!!! Perhaps not many people in Adelaide appreciate classical anymore as much as those elderly do. TOO BAD for them!!!! Or not many knew about it.

For your info, Konstantin is from Russia and has been the recipient of several Foundation awards. Performed in many concert halls in Moscow and other cities in Russia and also in Italy, Germany, Holland, Austria, Crezh Republic and the US. Recently, he has won 1st prize and 8 special prize in the 2008 Sydney International Piano competition. Can u imagine dat? haha, that’s what make him so good!!!




Indeed, seeing him perform live is like seeing Beethoven to me or Rachmaninov perform live. His hands are so fast that u felt like you are seeing an octopus playing with many tentacles. The only drawback is the grand piano is not as good as he is, the grand piano is an old one.  In fact, the recital is meant for collecting fund to buy a new grand piano for Elder hall.






He practiced his play as if he is working for a job, even more hours for a performance!!! Imagine just playing the piano with the same piece over and over again to perfect it!!! That’s how much time and passion one such as him put into his career.

Oooo, i wish i noe how to play piano like him!!! i love the look of the grand piano!!! Wish i own one in the future, hahahha. But i guessed i’ll hv to learn how to play piano first, what i’ve learned before during the last 2 months in K2J all hilang dy. Sigh!!! Being aiming to buy a casio C-100 keyboard, but ………, sigh!!!! :(







My colleague who can play piano very well was so touched by his performance that she shed a few tears claiming that he is SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO good!!!! Imagine that, haha.  Guessed his age!!!!! Looked mature and good looking rite??? Some more, tall lagi!!! He is just 24!!!!!!








This were the pieces his played and he added a few extra after he got high!!! haha. Everyone gave him a loud long applaud after his finished. I wished to shout “bravo” like what i saw in the Nodame series, but no one did that, maybe everyone was too shy or that is not the culture here yet.

Got his signature off him, haha, very happy!!!








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我错 与 心碎的感觉 的歌词

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希望大家会喜欢 :)

我错

曲：LEANN

词：LEANN

如果被伤害过 还继续想你到底是为什么

告诉我 告诉我

如果被淘汰的 取代的原由也会是我错

又怎么 又是我错

CHORUS

也许 是我自己不顾一切不小心

是我不该容许你太过任性

三心两意的你

也许 是我自己过于相信你蜜语

是我 任你放你才移情别意

是我 让爱失去

ENDING

是我任你放你才继续变心

如果被伤害过 还继续想你念你到什么时候

心碎的感觉

曲： LEANN

词： LEANN

在午夜时分突然想你

两眉深锁的 唉声叹气

全身没力气的 拼命 找借口

你在远地

没有你好像孤单一些

生活里好像变得无趣

寂寞不停在心里

呐喊着想你

闭上眼睛 还感觉你在

眼泪告诉我 你已离开

紧紧拥抱着空气

欺骗自己

你还在怀里

喊着你名字 泪水在流

来不及惯你不在这里

空气中有你的气味

你的画面

心碎的感觉

不曾空缺

Heaven knows

For you...



She's always on my mind
From the time I wake up till
I close my eyes
She's everywhere I go
She's all I know

And though she's far away
It just keeps getting stronger
everyday
And even now she's gone
I'm still holding on
So tell me where do I start
Cause it's breaking my heart
Don't wanna let her go

Maybe my love will come back someday
Only heaven knows
And maybe our hearts will find a way
Only heaven knows
And all I can do is hope and pray
'cause heaven knows

My friends keep tellin' me
That if you really love her
You've gotta set her free
And if she returns in time
[ Find more Lyrics at www.mp3lyrics.org/nH ]
I know she's mine
So tell me where do I start
Cause it's breaking my heart
Don't wanna let her go

Maybe my love will come back someday
Only heaven knows
And maybe our hearts will find a way
Only heaven knows
And all I can do is hope and pray
'cause heaven knows

Why I live in despair
'Cause wide awake or dreaming
I know she's never there
And all this time I act so brave
I'm shaking inside
Why does it hurt me so

Maybe my love will come back someday
Only heaven knows
And maybe our hearts will find a way
Only heaven knows
And all I can do is hope and pray
'cause heaven knows

Maybe my love will come back someday
Only heaven knows
And maybe our hearts will find a way
Only heaven knows
And all I can do is hope and pray
'cause heaven knows
Heaven knows... [ x2 ]

you are beautiful.......

THis song was dedicated to someone...........



My life is brilliant.

My life is brilliant.
My love is pure.
I saw an angel
Of that I'm sure.
She smiled at me on the subway.
She was with another man.
But I won't lose no sleep on that night
'Cause I've got a plan.

You're beautiful, You're beautiful,
You're beautiful, it's true.
I saw your face in a crowded place,
And I don't know what to do
'Cause I'll never be with you.

Yes, she caught my eye
As I walked on by.
She could see from my face that I was fuck#ng high,
And I don't think that I'll see her again,
But we shared a moment that will last 'til the end.

You're beautiful, You're beautiful,
You're beautiful, it's true,
I saw your face in a crowded place,
And I don't know what to do
'Cause I'll never be with you.

Dalalalala Dalalalala Dalalalala Dalalalala Daha...

You're beautiful, You're beautiful,
You're beautiful, it's true.
There must be an angel
With a smile on her face
When she thought up that I should be with you,

But it's time to face the truth.
I will never be with you.

My love will get you home from christine glass

"If you wander off too far, my love will get you home......", a ring tone which i always heard, because my labmate used it his ringtone for her gf, and eventually it became a nice song which i quite like and would like to recommend to you all out there. It 's a song from a TVB drama called
溏心風暴 (Heart Of Greed)



If you wonder off too far
My love will get you home
If you follow the wrong star
My love will get you home

If you ever find yourself
Lost and all alone
Get back on your feet and think of me
My love will get you home
Boy, My love will get you home

If the bright light blinds your eyes
My love will get you home
If your troubles break your stride
My love will get you home

If you ever find yourself
Lost and all alone
Get back on your feet and think of me
My love will get you home
Boy, My love will get you home

If you ever feel ashame
My love will get you home
When there's only you to blame
My love will get you home

If you ever find yourself
Lost and all alone
Get back on your feet and think of me
My love will get you home
Boy, My love will get you home

If you ever find yourself
Lost and all alone
Get back on your feet and think of me
My love will get you home
Boy, My love will get you home
Boy, My love will get you home

Jim Brickman- your Love (with michelle Wright)

Came across a nice love song with i have no idea when and where i got it from, haha. The lyrics are very meanigful, i like the chorus very much as it very romantic :).

Here's a piece of it:

it's not the flowers, wrapped in fancy paper
it's not the ring, i wear around my finger
There's nothing in all the world i need
when i have you here beside me,
here beside me

Chorus
so you could give me wings to fly
and catch me if i fall
or pull the stars down from the sky
so i could wish on them all
but i couldnt as for more
cuz your love is the greatest gift of all

in your arms, i found a strength inside me
and in your eyes there's a light to guide me
i would be lost with out you
and all that my heart could ever want
has come true

so you could give me wings to fly
and catch me if i fall
or pull the stars down from the sky
so i could wish on them all
but i couldnt as for more
cuz your love is the greatest gift of all

you could offer me the sun, the moon
and i would still believe
you gave me everything
when you gave your heart to me

so you could give me wings to fly
and catch me if i fall
or pull the stars down from the sky
so i could wish on them all
but i couldnt as for more
cuz your love is the greatest gift of all

思念是一种病...

“如果一切事情都能挽回、都能来得及，那么思念也就不会是一种病." 当我第一次听到这首歌，它给我一种很轻快和很不一样的张震岳的情歌，就这样的喜欢上这首歌. 在这里献上这首歌， 希望你们也会喜欢：

《思念是一种病(vs蔡健雅)》

当你在穿山越岭的另一边
我在孤独的路上没有尽头
一辈子有多少的来不及
发现已经失去
最重要的东西
恍然大悟早已远去
为何总是在犯错之后
才肯相信错的是自己
他们说这就是人生
试著体会试著忍住眼泪
还是躲不开应该有的情绪
我不会奢求世界停止转动
我知道逃避一点都没有用
只是这段时间里尤其在夜里
还是会想起难忘的事情
我想我的思念是一种病
久久不能痊愈
当你在穿山越岭的另一边
我在孤独的路上没有尽头
时常感觉你在耳后的呼吸
却未曾感觉你在心口的鼻息
汲汲营营
忘记身边的人需要爱和关心
藉口总是拉远了距离
不知不觉无声无息
我们总是在抱怨事与愿违
却不愿意回头看看自己
想想自己到底做了甚黱蠢事情
也许是上帝给我一个试炼
只是这伤口需要花点时间
只是会想念过去的一切
那些人事物会离我远去
而我们终究也会远离
变成回忆
oh 思念是一种病
oh 思念是一种病一种病
多久没有说我爱你
多久没有拥抱你所爱的人
当这个世界不在那黱美好
只有爱可以让他更好
我相信一切都来得及
别管那些纷纷扰扰
别让不开心的事停下了脚步
就怕你不说就怕你不做
别让遗憾继续一切都来得及

Nodame Cantabile, MUST watch for classical and orchestra music lovers

Nodame Cantabile (のだめカンタービレ, Nodame Kantābire) is a manga by Tomoko . It received the 2004 Kodansha Manga Award for shojo and has been licenced in North America by Del Rel Manga. In Japan it already received two adaptations to TV, a live-action drama which aired in 2006 and an anime series which aired in 2007. A game based on the manga was announced for the Nintendo, for release in spring 2007.

Shinichi Chiaki, born into a musical family,is the top piano student at the Momogaoka College of Music and an excellent violinist, but Chiaki doesn't care about playing these instruments as much as he dreams of someday being a conducter. Chiaki, however, has several deeply rooted fears of travelling, so find himself "trapped" in Japan. Because he's trapped, Chiaki starts to question exactly how far he can possibly go in music, especially when he's passed over again and again by others he believes less worthy of musical scholarship and fame

Recently dumped by his girlfriend for a "ham" looking fellow, passed over for a chance to go overseas, and removed from his star spot in the piano competition because he walked out on his piano instructor, Chiaki is at his limit. This is when he meets Nodame, or Megumi Noda. Nodame is a free — and filthy — spirit who reminds Chiaki that music can be fun, an extremely talented pianist who wants to be a kindergarten teacher, she prefers playing by ear rather than reading the music scoreand what drew him to be a conductor in the first place. In learning how to deal with Nodame, Chiaki learns how to deal with others. Chiaki begins to realize what is possible for him, even within the country of Japan……. Opportunities open up as both begin taking risks, stretching themselves far more than they ever thought possible.

(SOURCE:of synopsis DRAMA WIKI n WIKIPEDIA)

I personally like this drama very much, one would never expect such a great drama from the idea of music and orchestra. It influenced me alot on orchestra and symphony band, of how great and grant it is. This drama shows how hard is it to actually to be at the top of music. THrough this drama too, i got to approached more GREAT SUPERB symphony songs like Beethoven symphony no.7 and Gerwin's Rhasopdy in blue which are the 2 symphony i love the most. It totally change my mind on spending the money to go listen to orchestra!! NOW i even long to go hear those great showcase from Malaysia Philharmornic Orchestra (MPO)!! Besides that, this drama has alot of funny character. It's animation and manga are also famous. Haha, i like the orhestra playing part so much that i rewatch that "special orchestra" performances a few time, haha.

THE ORCHESTRA LIVE OST

If you enjoy the music in Nodame Cantabile as much as I do you will want to be sure and download at least two soundtracks that I've found.

Orchestra Du Nodame Live OST
DISC 1
1.) Beethoven - Symphony No. 7 - 1st Movement (Nodame Orchestra Version)
2.) Beethoven - Symphony No. 7 - 4th Movement (Nodame Orchestra Version)
3.) Beethoven - Symphony No. 9 - 1st Movement (Timpani - Get Out Version)
4.) Gershwin - Rhapsody in Blue (Piano Version)
5.) Rachmaninov - Piano Concerto No.2 in c-
6.) Mozart - Oboe Concerto - 1st Movement
7.) Brahms - Symphony No. 1 - 1st Movement
8.) Brahms - Symphony No. 1 - 4th Movement
9.) Sarasate - Carmen Fantasy
10.) Beethoven - Symphony No. 7 - 4th Movement (Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra - under DePriest)
11.) Gershwin - Rhapsody in Blue (Ending Version)

DISC 2
1.) Beethoven - Piano Sonata No. 8 - 2nd Movement (Nodame Version)
2.) Mozart - Piano Sonata in D+ for Two K.448 (Don't make a mistake after the second bar!! = first GYABO!! = )
3.) Mozart - Piano Sonata in D+ for Two K.448 - 1st Movement
4.) Mozart - Die Zauberflöte - Queen of the night's Aria (song)
5.) Beethoven - Violin Sonata No. 5 Opus 24 "Spring" - 1st Movement (Mine and Nodame version: the joy and lightning of the shining youth)
6.) Beethoven - Violion Sonata No. 5 Opus 24 "Spring" - 1st Movement
7.) Beethoven - Symphony No. 7 Piano Version - From the first movement (Nodame Version)
8.) Bach - Violin Solo Sonata No. 3 in C Major BMWV1005 - 2nd Movement (Sara Band??)
9.) Rachmaninov - Piano Concerto No.2 in c- Piano Duet version - From the 1st Movement (Nodame & Chiaki Version)
10.) Chopin - Etude Op.10-4 in A flat major (Nodame's Etude)
11.) Debussy - Debussy: L'Isle Joyeuse
12.) Stravinsky - Three movements from Petroushka - 1st Movement: Russian Dance (??)
13.) Schubert - Piano Sonata No.16 - 1st Movement
14.) Mozart - Piano Sonata in D+ for Two K.448 - 1st Movement (Chiaki and Nodame Version)

Track Listing copied from the D-addicts post.

Here's a view of the lovely piano bag use in the drama!! You can actually order it, but duno where to order :P

Another jap drama MUST WATCH!!

Here's the live orchestra.....listen!!!

Transformers(2007) awesome!!!

I still remember when the trailer came out, i downloaded it and watched. Of course i was anticipating something great from the trailer, however.....the trailer only show the glimpse of the somewhat highly TOP secret Mars view showing a shadow of a robot taken by a mars probe. nothing much i would say. It was sort of disappointing.

So it didn't excite me even when the movie was shown in cinemas. Not until i heard from friends and friends saying the movie was a great one, i even heard someone said people in the cinema gave a round of applause after the movie ended. I was shocked to hear these, to have people clapping hands must have meant that the movie was real good, which is opposite from the trailer shown.

After hearing all these rumors, i knew i must watch it, at first i thought i downloading the movie, however there ain't any good quality one for download. Fortunately, my friend ask me to join along for Transformers....which i gladly accepted. After watching the movie for two and half hours, i came out smiling and excited. Guess wat???


YES, the movie was awesome and deserved good comments. Right from the beginning of the movie, the movie plot kept the audience entertained and excited, with occurance of battle between a deceptercon robot and a military army base in Qatar. Right till the end, there wasn't much boredom, for me i would said no at all........, i kept wanting more and waiting for more actions and thrills...........i would said it was just fascinating and marvelous, i like the robots very much, as the robots was created beautifully and every detail was taken care of. The robots doesn't look unreal at all........everything just flowed smoothly. I really wondered how they can make such elegant robots, i wished to see the making of the movie if there is chance. The storyline was nice too!!!

I really hope to hear the making Transformer 2 with more robots!!!

here's a trailer.....



Here's the ending theme song from linkin PARk:- what i've done

Jap Drama: SuMMersnoW 夏之雪

Another japanese drama which i liked very much.....

IT"S ABOUT

A love story between a young man who has been forced to grow up too quickly, and a young woman with an ailment that has placed restrictions on her life. Natsuo (Domoto Tsuyoshi) has been looking after his younger brother and sister since the death of their parents. He has also been running the family bicycle shop. Yuki (Hirosue Ryoko) becomes the only person in the world in whom he can confide. For Yuki, Natsuo becomes the catalyst that has her trying to break out of her cocoon.

Summer Snow covers a variety of areas such as teen pregnancy, taking responsibility for your actions, true love, sacrifice, knowing when to do what's right, choosing to live your life depsite physical limitations and many others. I would readily suggest this to anyone who wants to watch the best of Japanese dramas.

Here's Summersnow song from akira senju..........i just LOVE tis song!!

Jap drama: ORANGE dayS

Another jap. drama watch..........a nice 1 ........concerning luv, frenship and university life.........which kind of suits teenagers life or youth's appetite CALLED Orange days....

here's the synopsis......

Kai Yuuki (Satoshi Tsumabuki) is in his senior year at university studying social welfare psychology. At present, he is in the middle of job-hunting season. He is finding it difficult with no job offers so far.One day, he meets a girl who is playing violin in the campus. She is Sae Hagio (Kou Shibasaki). In marked contrast to her beautiful tone and attractive looks, her personality is somewhat impertinent. And to top it off, she communicates through very vulgar sign language.Four years ago, she lost the most important thing for a violinist - her hearing. As a result Sae closed off her inner self from the outside world.Kai finds himself on a date with Sae, in place of his best friend. Unexpectedly, he comes into contact with Sae's private side.Love, job-hunting, friendship... Setting a campus in spring as a dorama`s backdrop, it's the start of a glittering youth drama.

The writer is the same person who once wrote famous "beautiful Life".

try get it and watch.............

Wonder y it's call orange days not apple days or strawberry days???watch it......dun miss it :)

Here's theme song Mr.Children - Sign (piano version), listen to it !!!

http://guynextdoor84.googlepages.com/signpiano.m3u

& theme song Mr.Children - Sign

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Jap Drama: 1 litre of tears...1リットルの涙, Ichi Rittoru no Namida

Just 2 days before the wild boar year.........i managed to spare a whole day watching the 11 episodes of japanese drama .............

i was not backed in Kuching for CNY celebration...........initially planned to do my writing up for thesis draft, however..........i was not in the mood for the draft, end up watching the drama serie..........i started with 2 episodes...then only to find out that ai longed to watch the next one, and totally not in the mood to start on my draft.........haha, couldn't resist the temptations.............plus it had been a pretty long long time since i actually have the chance to sit down properly and watch a whole lot of drama.

1 Litre of Tears (1リットルの涙, Ichi Rittoru no Namida) is a drama about a girl who was diagnosed with a disease called Spinocerebellar Degeneration when she was 15 years old, and was able to continue her life until her death at the age of 25 years old. Erika Sawajiri played this girl in this drama.

The plot is based on the true story of a Japanese girl named Aya Kiko(木藤亜也, July 19, 1962 may 23-, 1988) who had the same disease. She kept writing in her diary to remember her experiences until she could no longer hold a pen. Aya simply wished to live until the end of her life, and the purpose of writing in the diary was to remind herself to not give up. She shed tears many times, at the same time encompassed by the rich love and support from her family and friends. Her diary 1 Litre of Tears was published shortly before her death. It encouraged many people, healthy or diseased, because of its inspiring and courageous messages. As Aya wrote, "Just being alive is such a lovely and wonderful thing."

The book "One Litre of Tears" has sold over 1.1 million copies in Japan alone.

Aya Kito proved her courage and positive attitude towards an uncertain future when suffering such an illness, Spinocerebellar ataxia. Another attraction of tis drama is d actress is beautiful too, look like kyoko fukada.............and i was touched by the story too.......learn about the Spinocerebellar Degeneration disease..........and many moral values...............ppl must realize how lucky of them to have a normal body with normal hands, legs........body system........and learn to appreciate them, cherish the ppl around them...........every single little thing and blessings..............compared to Aya which developed the disease at age 15, all the wonderful days and moments.......were gone as the disease developed..................but she still lived strongly..........despite of the pain and the look from other ppl which she got to endure.............we are very lucky, ..............we must be happy and thankful that they live a healthy normal life.................

Highly recommeded to watch,....if u like touching dramas.........haha, do prepare urself a box of tissue^^

THe soundtrack was superb.......i like it very much.........

Here's the song from K- only human-cello version, was very nice thought it has a sad rhythm.
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& K-only Human song
http://guynextdoor84.googlepages.com/onlyhuman.m3u

An InconveNient TrutH.......Do watch it :)

Watched the movie/documentary not long ago........Al Gore's latest movie An Inconvenient Truth that tells the story of the world suffering from climate change.

well............i personally thought that it was a great and very educational movie to all those who are unaware or choose to be unresponsive towards their surrounding environment!!! Even i myself who is awared of this issue, got surprised and learned alot from this movie as this movie revealed quite alot facts and things untold in media........picturessssssss of past and present.......

I guessed this movie is really an eye-opener to many ppl...........however, i really do not know how many ppl will actually watch this movie........as many ppl are not concerned over this issue despite the 'happenings' all over the world including our homeland, Malaysia recently..............floodssssssssss, storms...........still, i thinked that this eye-opening movie is expected to shock its viewers into changing the world. like one of the interviewed by star said "It is good to know that there are people who care,". PLEASE watch and encourage your friends to watch it too.

I personally love the theme song ' i need to wake up' by Melissa Etheridge. the lyric is very meaningful and reflects the ppl nowadays.......asking ppl to WAKEEEEEEEE up...hahha,

here's the lyric:

Have I been sleeping?

I’ve been so still

Afraid of crumbling

Have I been careless?

Dismissing all the distant rumblings

Take me where I am supposed to be

To comprehend the things that I can’t see

Cause I need to move

I need to wake up

I need to change

I need to shake up

I need to speak out

Something’s got to break up

I’vebeen asleep

And I need to wake up Now

And as a child

I danced like it was 1999

My dreams were wild

The promise of this new world

Would be mine

Now I am throwing off the carelessness of youth

To listen to an inconvenient truth

That I need to move

I need to wake up

I need to change

I need to shake up

I need to speak out

Something’s got to break up

I’ve been asleep

And I need to wake up

Now I am not an island

I am not alone

I am my intentions

Trapped here in this flesh and bone

Oh I need to move

I need to wake up

I need to change

I need to shake up

I need to speak out Something’s got to break up

I’ve been asleep

And I need to wake up

Now I want to change

I need to shake up

I need to speak out

Oh, Something’s got to break up

I’ve been asleep

And I need to wake up

Now

[ Lyrics found on http://www.metrolyrics.com ]