5 songs around the world!

History, art, culture and music are my core. I am broad with my music choices but I am also strict with ones I deemed timeless. I am attracted to songs that have a spec of cultural influence in them. Here I present you all 5 songs with a tinge of ethnic touch to it. I hope you all like it.

1) Ireland-Siuil a run - Celtic Woman
A traditional Irish song about a girl's love going off to war. Celtic music has always been my first love in ethnic music. I remember telling one of my underclassman about my love for Irish music and I go horribly teased about it. They would either just ignore me or look at me funny when i declare I love celtic music. Whyyyy....?!

2) Japan - By the River - Yoshida Brothers
One of my favourite Japanese band. Most of their songs are quite upbeat but this is one of their softer ones :) I love the sounds of Shamisen ♥ it is so crisp and clean.

3) China - Qing Hua Ci - Jay Chou
"Qing Hua Ci" is a traditional pottery that became popular during the Ming/Qing dynasty. Even though I speak the language, I have no idea what the lyrics mean. It is written in Chinese poetry...might as well call it ancient text because it sounds like that to me. Despite all the complexity and confusion, the tune and lyrics are perfect together :3

4) Korea - The one he missed, he longed to touch again -Kim Joon Sun
The song is from the movie BiChunMoo, which is a historical film set in ancient Korea. I have no idea what the song is talking about but I figure it might be the typical love story. I saw the film few years back and the only thing that made an impression for me is this song.

5) India - Maar Dala -Kavita Subramaniam
...I love this song for the choreography. It is from a famous bollywood movie name Devdas. A while back, I almost took up Indian dancing because of this video.

Extra** China - White Moonlight - Jeff Chang
I have a strong feeling that this song is a tribute to a very famous ancient poem by Lee Bai the one he wrote while drunk. The translated lyrics only helps me in my prediction.

Yes, I do love R&B, Pop, Rap, Classics,etc,etc those are flings but These songs are my timeless love :) I know I cheated with the last one, but it has a lot of meaning :O!

Engrish makes me happy

I love Engrish Though if you are not familiar with Chinese, you might not understand why they translated it into what they are. It is still extremely funny reading all of this. Some are them are just funny English, like the pocket knife saying "please keep OUT of children". I hope they do too..

Some Eco-Friendly projects for my reference. I especially love the "hamster powered cell phone charger". I kind of wish my hamster is still with me. Most of them are funny to read about but I might consider the floppy bag :)

Dear Leonardo, have you heard of kurumarete by kokia?

Have you ever heard of Kokia before? I first encountered her CD when I was still in high school. I cannot remember how I got acquainted with her music but I just remember liking her voice.

Though it has been years since it closed down, I can still remember the small CD shop that was in our local mall. It was jam packed with Chinese drama on one side, and CD on another. The carpet was stone coloured and rough; I would always shuffle my feet along with it. The owner would always make small talks with my mother while I wander about the store, looking but never buying.

Back then, $20 for a CD was considered expensive for me. Or was it $30? The CD sat on the shelf for years, I did not doubt that it was still there when the store closed down. I never did get the chance to buy the CD. If I ever see it again, I might buy it for old time's sake.

Now years later, I am sitting here listening to her new song. It is funny how music can provoke such nostalgia.

Shhh.

This was taken few years ago, at least 3 I would reckon since I did not have my dslr back then. My friends and I visited our local aquarium for the day.

I just remember I have to attend a party tomorrow. I better start making something to wear to it.

Stole it from the bathroom in my department

HOW TO FEEL MISERABLE AS AN ARTIST.
(or, what not to do, underline any that currently apply)

1)Constantly Compare yourself to other artists.
2)Talk to your family about what you do and expect them to cheer you on.
3) Base the success of your entire career on one project.
4)Stick with what you know.
5)undervalue your expertise
6)Let money dictate what you do.
7)Bow to societal pressures.
8)Only do work that your family would love.
9) Do whatever the client/customer/gallery owner/patron/investor asks.
10)Set unachievable/overwhelming goals to be accomplished by tomorrow.

This was posted on the bathroom wall. Number 10 sounds like my life. I laughed. I did this while I was suppose to be doing my report. I am having A.D.D as one of my friend mentioned as I stick the paper back to the bathroom door.

Sleepyhead

New obsession. Something to help me pull an all nighter today. I can't remember how I even stumble upon this. Time to get some reports written!

14 blades.

I swear that this will be my last post but the trailer for 14 blades just came out on sina. I am so excited in seeing this film! the music! the costumes! the history! the tattoos!!! The story should set in the Ming dynasty.

If anyone is interested in historical Chinese films, then they will enjoy this. I have always had a thing for action film set in ancient china. If you do not want to wait, you can watch Red Cliff and get a taste of what a good ancient china action film is like.

moon river

One of my all time favourite song. Every time i listen to this i am reminded of my seven year old self, back in halifax. I would be dancing in my beloved patch work night gown in the pristine white kitchen on a sunday afternoon. Oh yes, the song would be playing from cassette tape too.

Oh Andy Williams, you are so amazing even at the age of 78. I'll try to post a song every second day :3

marriage

"Marriage is like putting your hand into a bag of snakes in the hope of pulling out an eel."
Leonardo da Vinci

I lolzed. oh leonardo how i ♥ you.

505 my love!

I am made up of art, photography, fashion, music and love!
a mix bag of everything together and shaken into one- incoherent and spontaneous.