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Sunday, October 26, 2008
Piano - Tong Hua... or Yue Ting?
Two days ago, I went for a short-jog... then i proceed to climb the staircase (training for my quest of Vertical Marathon 2008). Upon reaching level 9th, I heard someone playing the piano... .. it's Tong Hua (a Chinese song by Guang Liang). The piano play had distracted my attention. Suddenly, my mental tiredness seem to have eased alot.. haa... :) Anyway, as this is my last repetition of staircase training, I stop at the floor. I wana heard more of the piano. I kinda like the song and like it been played so beautifully by a piano.
As I am curious, I tried to trace the piano... from which house. Haa.... I walk towards the music.. the house. I look inside the house, not a single soul. Then I look again, yeah, I saw someone playing on a piano. Oh, it's a small girl playing the Tong Hua. I look for a while, then I back off... haa... if not the small kid may think I am a Bad Guy standing at her door! Well, I just linger around and listen more attentively for a while more... then I realise, the music is been played at a rather high tempo... and some parts is not as smooth. But, overall, I still enjoy the music :). Well, at least she still can play a piano, I can't.
Btw, come to think of that music again... I wonder is it Tong Hua or Yue Ting? Haa... sometimes I just get confuse over this two songs :p
As I am curious, I tried to trace the piano... from which house. Haa.... I walk towards the music.. the house. I look inside the house, not a single soul. Then I look again, yeah, I saw someone playing on a piano. Oh, it's a small girl playing the Tong Hua. I look for a while, then I back off... haa... if not the small kid may think I am a Bad Guy standing at her door! Well, I just linger around and listen more attentively for a while more... then I realise, the music is been played at a rather high tempo... and some parts is not as smooth. But, overall, I still enjoy the music :). Well, at least she still can play a piano, I can't.
Btw, come to think of that music again... I wonder is it Tong Hua or Yue Ting? Haa... sometimes I just get confuse over this two songs :p
Saturday, October 18, 2008
REM
Today.. . its one of those days.. that i need a little pick-me-up. As usual, i turn to my music :)..... do some little searching, oh, suddenly get a 'crave' for REM.
Started off with Losing My Religion. The opening with the catchy guitar strumming immediately get me perk up a bit... . the familiar melodious and voice pull me to sit down and listen to Michael Stipe. Have you watched this MTV before? Haa.. that young man just dance off so stylishly.
Well, proceed to catch other REM cult songs... .. Sometimes I wonder why are REM's song are so addictive, its like, once I hear one I feel like hearing a few more. Wana just sit down and enjoy them :)
Everybody Hurts is one the other song that I love. Sometimes, just wana shed a tear along with it. I dunno whether is it the music or simply the fact everybody hurts (look at the lyrics below). Or maybe it is both that touch.
Well, many just can't be help been mesmerise by REM music and ,of coz, Michael's unique voice.
Btw, do you like the song One, by U2? If you are, you SHOULD listen to REM redition of this classic! Michael Stipe just... just.... do it so beautifully :).
Started off with Losing My Religion. The opening with the catchy guitar strumming immediately get me perk up a bit... . the familiar melodious and voice pull me to sit down and listen to Michael Stipe. Have you watched this MTV before? Haa.. that young man just dance off so stylishly.
Well, proceed to catch other REM cult songs... .. Sometimes I wonder why are REM's song are so addictive, its like, once I hear one I feel like hearing a few more. Wana just sit down and enjoy them :)
Everybody Hurts is one the other song that I love. Sometimes, just wana shed a tear along with it. I dunno whether is it the music or simply the fact everybody hurts (look at the lyrics below). Or maybe it is both that touch.
Well, many just can't be help been mesmerise by REM music and ,of coz, Michael's unique voice.
Btw, do you like the song One, by U2? If you are, you SHOULD listen to REM redition of this classic! Michael Stipe just... just.... do it so beautifully :).
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Hong Kong 2008
Last month, September, Dear and I went for a happy holiday at Hong Kong and Macau :)
Hee.. .. The weather during that time is hot in Hong Kong. We walk around. Shop around. Bargain around. Eat around. And sweat around.
It's kinda fun to explore Hong Kong and walk around with the map to places at our own. We bargain and order food with our very limited Cantonese... and, at times. throw in some Mandarain and English... are rather fun too. I have to say, most of the people that we had encountered are friendly and helpful. Thank you :).
Oh, yeah.. we have our fun at the Grand Lisboa casino, Macau. Playing and spinning the jackpot... and the 'Free Bonus' game.. haa.. We have try their Portugese egg-tart at one of the bakery shop. Great taste. I find it quite milky with an wonderful aroma. We should have buy more!!!
In Hong Kong, we have savor their excellent roast duck and geese rice. Wanton noodles and egg tart are yummy. The egg tart is so fragrant and with it melt-in-your-mouth 'fine texture' custard is simply delectable. A simple food, yet so tasty. Oh, we can find Shu Lu Shan, a mango dessert shop, at many corners in Hong Kong. Well, needless to say, one could expect various delicious mango dessert and drink here :)
We tour around Hong Kong by foot, very often and alot. Yeah. Sometime, maybe too much?? haa... Well, sometime we may have over-stretch ourselves. But I feel that, since one could still walk and have the time... one should walk and experience... what come may. To explore a country, walk the street. To taste the country's food culture, eat the street food.
Oh yeah, we have also catch Kelly Chen in an outdoor charity performance... haa.. She turn out be be more petite in real-life :)
Hong Kong. Macau. Dear.
It is a memorable trip :)
Hee.. .. The weather during that time is hot in Hong Kong. We walk around. Shop around. Bargain around. Eat around. And sweat around.
It's kinda fun to explore Hong Kong and walk around with the map to places at our own. We bargain and order food with our very limited Cantonese... and, at times. throw in some Mandarain and English... are rather fun too. I have to say, most of the people that we had encountered are friendly and helpful. Thank you :).
Oh, yeah.. we have our fun at the Grand Lisboa casino, Macau. Playing and spinning the jackpot... and the 'Free Bonus' game.. haa.. We have try their Portugese egg-tart at one of the bakery shop. Great taste. I find it quite milky with an wonderful aroma. We should have buy more!!!
In Hong Kong, we have savor their excellent roast duck and geese rice. Wanton noodles and egg tart are yummy. The egg tart is so fragrant and with it melt-in-your-mouth 'fine texture' custard is simply delectable. A simple food, yet so tasty. Oh, we can find Shu Lu Shan, a mango dessert shop, at many corners in Hong Kong. Well, needless to say, one could expect various delicious mango dessert and drink here :)
We tour around Hong Kong by foot, very often and alot. Yeah. Sometime, maybe too much?? haa... Well, sometime we may have over-stretch ourselves. But I feel that, since one could still walk and have the time... one should walk and experience... what come may. To explore a country, walk the street. To taste the country's food culture, eat the street food.
Oh yeah, we have also catch Kelly Chen in an outdoor charity performance... haa.. She turn out be be more petite in real-life :)
Hong Kong. Macau. Dear.
It is a memorable trip :)
Friday, August 29, 2008
Breach
Just watch a Billy Ray's film, Breach, the story of Robert Hanssen's spying for Soviet Union and Russia.
Hanssen (Chris Cooper) is a FBI agent. The mole in the bureau who is wanted by the FBI. Kate Burroughs (Laura Linney) leds the team to nab Hanssen, the all time biggest spy in the America's history. Eric O'Neill (Ryan Phillippe) is been tasked to be the assistant for Hanssen and his main assignment is to bring Hanssen to be behind the bar. Soon, Hanssen become O'Neill mentor and friend. There are various exciting moments... the Palm Pilot, the car searching and the Rock Creek Park scene... .. it take lots quick thinking and cool acting skill to pull off those acts at that time by O'Neill.
Cooper has really put on a superb performance. It's a shame that I do not know who is Linney until I had watched Breach! Linney is another first-rate actress!!! Woww... .. This film has an outstanding cast in Cooper, Linney and Phillippe. Oh, and Caroline Dhavernas (O'Neill's wife) is kinda sweet .. yeah? The film is definitely been further enhanced by the splendid cinematography (Tak Fujimoto) and the marvellous music score (Mychael Danna). I suppose the music has play a big part in glueing me to sit through the film. Sit tight and enjoy the music score in the credit part :)
A true story.
Hanssen (Chris Cooper) is a FBI agent. The mole in the bureau who is wanted by the FBI. Kate Burroughs (Laura Linney) leds the team to nab Hanssen, the all time biggest spy in the America's history. Eric O'Neill (Ryan Phillippe) is been tasked to be the assistant for Hanssen and his main assignment is to bring Hanssen to be behind the bar. Soon, Hanssen become O'Neill mentor and friend. There are various exciting moments... the Palm Pilot, the car searching and the Rock Creek Park scene... .. it take lots quick thinking and cool acting skill to pull off those acts at that time by O'Neill.
Cooper has really put on a superb performance. It's a shame that I do not know who is Linney until I had watched Breach! Linney is another first-rate actress!!! Woww... .. This film has an outstanding cast in Cooper, Linney and Phillippe. Oh, and Caroline Dhavernas (O'Neill's wife) is kinda sweet .. yeah? The film is definitely been further enhanced by the splendid cinematography (Tak Fujimoto) and the marvellous music score (Mychael Danna). I suppose the music has play a big part in glueing me to sit through the film. Sit tight and enjoy the music score in the credit part :)
A true story.
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Tomorrow Would Be Even Better
Just now I had chance upon the ever-touching Chinese music, 明天會更好 (Tomorrow Would Be Even Better)..
It is one of the most popular and heartwarming song in the 1980's Chinese music scene.. even till today it still touch many heart. I suppose it is the melody .. the lyrics .. the various stars that sing in this song that had made it such a great impact to many.
Well there are two version - Chinese and Cantonese. Which do you prefer?
Chinese http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEDZyIUbSd0&feature=related
Cantonese http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1gA6XtNIv4&feature=related
It is one of the most popular and heartwarming song in the 1980's Chinese music scene.. even till today it still touch many heart. I suppose it is the melody .. the lyrics .. the various stars that sing in this song that had made it such a great impact to many.
Well there are two version - Chinese and Cantonese. Which do you prefer?
Chinese http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEDZyIUbSd0&feature=related
Cantonese http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1gA6XtNIv4&feature=related
Crazy Little Thing Called Love - Queen
While listening for Queen music.. . again ... I chance upon his Live performance on the rendition of Crazy Little Thing Called Love.
Oh! This is such fantastic rock version of this usual jazzy style covered by many artiste. His performance and rock version gonna kick you up and bring you to sing along too :)
Terrific vocal. Fantastic performance.
Marvellous Freddie.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MrelPOP518g
Oh! This is such fantastic rock version of this usual jazzy style covered by many artiste. His performance and rock version gonna kick you up and bring you to sing along too :)
Terrific vocal. Fantastic performance.
Marvellous Freddie.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MrelPOP518g
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Money No Enough 2
Jack Neo is back again... .. bringing Money No Enough 2 to the local screen.
Prior watching the film, I have half-expected it to be a ' so-so or not-good' production from Jack Neo. At the same time, I wana give 'his production another chance' before I give another comments. Well, in the midst of the film, I had knew the answer. The film turn out to be worse than what I had expected!!! :(
Some parts are rather draggy... Joke are of the 'same pattern'... Midway through the movie, the story seems to focus on the 3 sons' elderly mother. Well, I suppose, Jack thought it is the 'no money' element that had brought the mother to a pathetic journey till her death.. or simply wana add some 'emotion' to his film. But lots of time the part is too draggy (is it because .. running out of ideas??) and focus a lot on the mother which led to me ponder the film's tittle: is it called Money No Enough 2 or Mother?
The story contain scenes on the mother's Alzeimer's disease or Parkinson (I am not sure of the actual difference between this 2 sickness) where she insist his son to find her bra in the middle of the night and asking his son 'Have you eaten?' countless of times ... which bring laughters from the audience.. well, frankly, I duno that should I laugh or should I feel disgusted, coz the scene may be a bit 'funny' to some but has Jack think of the real life people whose parent also suffer from this same fate?? Although this is a comedy show, but somehow it is not a real-dumb comedy or slapstick (mo lei toe style- Stephen Chow's film) film. I suppose he intend to inject the mother's suffering condition to touch many hearts and intend to make it as a laughing matter at the same time, in this case, I dun think it should be mix togehter as a joke to these patient. Somehow, in the middle of the audience laughter, I feel like asking some of them... 'What is so funny?'.
Is this a comedy, informative, attack-government film or a 3-in-1 film? I could 'agreed' with some of the 'mother's story' eg, where the son put her in the toilet having her meal (which is quite disturbing) or wana send her to the Old Folk's Home, etc.. which the director wana inject some facts and emotions into the film. But I couldn't 'accept' the way that you wana intend to project real life saddness-suffering as a joke to the audience.
For this I give 2 thumbs down!
It is absolutely distasteful.
Although I personnally couldn't agreed with some parts of the film, I still respect Jack (minus some of the mother's scenes) for his courage and drive. I may not really like his movie style, but he did reach his goal and motive - to capture the mainstream Singaporean heart. And of course, one cannot deny his bravery to carry certain citizens' displeasure in his film.
Prior watching the film, I have half-expected it to be a ' so-so or not-good' production from Jack Neo. At the same time, I wana give 'his production another chance' before I give another comments. Well, in the midst of the film, I had knew the answer. The film turn out to be worse than what I had expected!!! :(
Some parts are rather draggy... Joke are of the 'same pattern'... Midway through the movie, the story seems to focus on the 3 sons' elderly mother. Well, I suppose, Jack thought it is the 'no money' element that had brought the mother to a pathetic journey till her death.. or simply wana add some 'emotion' to his film. But lots of time the part is too draggy (is it because .. running out of ideas??) and focus a lot on the mother which led to me ponder the film's tittle: is it called Money No Enough 2 or Mother?
The story contain scenes on the mother's Alzeimer's disease or Parkinson (I am not sure of the actual difference between this 2 sickness) where she insist his son to find her bra in the middle of the night and asking his son 'Have you eaten?' countless of times ... which bring laughters from the audience.. well, frankly, I duno that should I laugh or should I feel disgusted, coz the scene may be a bit 'funny' to some but has Jack think of the real life people whose parent also suffer from this same fate?? Although this is a comedy show, but somehow it is not a real-dumb comedy or slapstick (mo lei toe style- Stephen Chow's film) film. I suppose he intend to inject the mother's suffering condition to touch many hearts and intend to make it as a laughing matter at the same time, in this case, I dun think it should be mix togehter as a joke to these patient. Somehow, in the middle of the audience laughter, I feel like asking some of them... 'What is so funny?'.
Is this a comedy, informative, attack-government film or a 3-in-1 film? I could 'agreed' with some of the 'mother's story' eg, where the son put her in the toilet having her meal (which is quite disturbing) or wana send her to the Old Folk's Home, etc.. which the director wana inject some facts and emotions into the film. But I couldn't 'accept' the way that you wana intend to project real life saddness-suffering as a joke to the audience.
For this I give 2 thumbs down!
It is absolutely distasteful.
Although I personnally couldn't agreed with some parts of the film, I still respect Jack (minus some of the mother's scenes) for his courage and drive. I may not really like his movie style, but he did reach his goal and motive - to capture the mainstream Singaporean heart. And of course, one cannot deny his bravery to carry certain citizens' displeasure in his film.
Monday, August 18, 2008
1st Olympic Medal In My Life
Singapore had won a Silver Medal in Beijing Olympic 2008!
A great achievement for the Singapore trio-women team :)
This is my 1st time in my life to see a Singapore win an Olympic medal in my life... haaa... ..
So now, we have a total of 2 Olympic medals - 2 silver, in Singapore history. In 1960 Rome, Tan Howe Liang won a silver in the weightlifting game.
Well, frankly, long ago I had always seem to think that Singapore could hardly has a chance in winning a Gold.. or any Olympic medals... it's only when the Singapore table-tennis team started to made wave in recent years that got us sit up... STAND UP for Singaopore! haa... ..
Now, the silver medal is in our hand, lots of sportsmen and Singaporean would take this experience to inspire and as a role model :)
There was a time when people say that we won't make it,
but we did. But we did.
:)
Wonderful Olympic Silver Medal to Singapore.. ... thank you .. Fang Tianwei, Li jiawei and Wang Yuegu :)
A great achievement for the Singapore trio-women team :)
This is my 1st time in my life to see a Singapore win an Olympic medal in my life... haaa... ..
So now, we have a total of 2 Olympic medals - 2 silver, in Singapore history. In 1960 Rome, Tan Howe Liang won a silver in the weightlifting game.
Well, frankly, long ago I had always seem to think that Singapore could hardly has a chance in winning a Gold.. or any Olympic medals... it's only when the Singapore table-tennis team started to made wave in recent years that got us sit up... STAND UP for Singaopore! haa... ..
Now, the silver medal is in our hand, lots of sportsmen and Singaporean would take this experience to inspire and as a role model :)
There was a time when people say that we won't make it,
but we did. But we did.
:)
Wonderful Olympic Silver Medal to Singapore.. ... thank you .. Fang Tianwei, Li jiawei and Wang Yuegu :)
Oophs... He Did It Again.. !!!
Ooophs.. he did it again... !!!
He win another Olympic Gold Medal.
His team had break another new world record.
He break 7 World records and 1 Olympic record.
He win a total of 8 Gold Medal in Beijing Olympic 2008.
Michael Phelps is indeed incredible and a real champion.
He win another Olympic Gold Medal.
His team had break another new world record.
He break 7 World records and 1 Olympic record.
He win a total of 8 Gold Medal in Beijing Olympic 2008.
Michael Phelps is indeed incredible and a real champion.
Friday, August 15, 2008
Michael Phelps... Again...
Michael Phelps had just win the game.
Michael Phelps had done it again.
Michael Phelps had won the gold medal 200m IM.
And Michael Phelps had set a new world time record!!
Excellent!
Michael Phelps had done it again.
Michael Phelps had won the gold medal 200m IM.
And Michael Phelps had set a new world time record!!
Excellent!
The Heat Is On!!!
I used to try to watch the Olympic games.. whenever I could.. .
But .. for months...and days... before the Olympic Beijing 2008 opening... I didn't feel much excitement about it. I duno why.
But for the past few days, when I had started to watch the Olympic, GOSH, I am sort of hook on it again!!! Watching the swmming, archery, weight lifthing, table tennis, volleyball, beach volleyball.... etc.... :)
Excellent swim by Michael Phelps... he had already earn 5 gold medals.. .. and he is aiming for another 3 more gold!!
Well, we gona salute the Korean, Japanese and the Chinese for winning their gold medals in the swimming games too!!! Marvelous achievement for these sportsmen and sportswomen!!! :)
Oh, Michael Phelps is gona having his swimming final shortly... .. and I gona catch it.
But .. for months...and days... before the Olympic Beijing 2008 opening... I didn't feel much excitement about it. I duno why.
But for the past few days, when I had started to watch the Olympic, GOSH, I am sort of hook on it again!!! Watching the swmming, archery, weight lifthing, table tennis, volleyball, beach volleyball.... etc.... :)
Excellent swim by Michael Phelps... he had already earn 5 gold medals.. .. and he is aiming for another 3 more gold!!
Well, we gona salute the Korean, Japanese and the Chinese for winning their gold medals in the swimming games too!!! Marvelous achievement for these sportsmen and sportswomen!!! :)
Oh, Michael Phelps is gona having his swimming final shortly... .. and I gona catch it.
Friday, August 08, 2008
Olympic - Beijing 2008
08-08-08
The opening ceremony of Olympic - Beijing 2008.
Let's hope Singapore could win some medals!!
Let's go for the GOLD Medal!!!
Singapore!!!
:)
The opening ceremony of Olympic - Beijing 2008.
Let's hope Singapore could win some medals!!
Let's go for the GOLD Medal!!!
Singapore!!!
:)
08-08-08
Today is 08-08-08.. .
Hope that My Dearz and I could have a Properous year ahead!!!
:) hee... ..
Hope that My Dearz and I could have a Properous year ahead!!!
:) hee... ..
Friday, August 01, 2008
Happy Birthday Singapore 2008!!!
NDP 2008
Happy Birthday Singapore :)
This is a birthday gift that I had given to Singapore 43rd Birthday.
An artwork to mark this extraordinary occasion :)
This is a birthday gift that I had given to Singapore 43rd Birthday.
An artwork to mark this extraordinary occasion :)
Frankly, there are quite a lot of Sing Singapore's songs that I love and feel kinda touch (haa... a bit mushy-mushy, yeah? :p). Yeah, the simple and heart-felt lyrics are so meaningful and remind us of who we are.
Two of my favorite Sing Singapore's songs:
Kit Chan: Home
Stephanie Sun: We Will Get There
All thanks to Dick Lee for his patriotic-commercial song!!!
Here's the Sing Singapore website that you could listen and sing along to!!!
(oh.. but some of these songs are not the original version.. well, I still prefer some of the original versions!!!)
http://www.singsingapore.org.sg/songs-content.asp
Happy Singing!!! :)
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Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Welcome Robbie Keane!!!
I am absolutely delighted that Liverpool FC has signed Robbie Keane!!
:)
An fantastic and hardworking player who had ply his trade at Wolves, Coventry, Leeds, Inter Milan and Tottenham. And now, LIVERPOOL!!!
Keane is a goal-scorer and clever player. A forward who can head and shoot with confidence. An intelligent player with great movements and a team-player. And most importantly, Keane is a winner! The Kops certainly need more determine, tough and hungry players like Gerrard, Carragher, Torres and Mascherano.
I am definitely looking forward the on new season ... .. the striking partnership of Torres-Keane :)
Welcome Robbie Keane :)
:)
An fantastic and hardworking player who had ply his trade at Wolves, Coventry, Leeds, Inter Milan and Tottenham. And now, LIVERPOOL!!!
Keane is a goal-scorer and clever player. A forward who can head and shoot with confidence. An intelligent player with great movements and a team-player. And most importantly, Keane is a winner! The Kops certainly need more determine, tough and hungry players like Gerrard, Carragher, Torres and Mascherano.
I am definitely looking forward the on new season ... .. the striking partnership of Torres-Keane :)
Welcome Robbie Keane :)
Wednesday, July 02, 2008
Auld Lang Syne
Recently when I was watching the film Sex And The City, a song was been played from the show.. ... A lady singing in a very heartwarming manner..... singing to the tune of Auld Lang Syne.
It is a very, very familiar and old song to many people. I simply love Mairi Campbell and Dave Francis' version. Their version had added some twists to the tune which I had normally heard. A song that showcase Mairi's vocal and the beautiful guitar strumming. Mairi's voice and the tune are so warmth and simple, yet it deliver a kind of sweet-bitter mood lingering around the air. Mairi sing like she had gone through the experience of sweetness and bitter days... her version seems to evoke her singing feeling into me.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1n-f-Zusaw
Auld Land Syne was believed to originate from Scottland.. ... might be around or even before 1700s.
Auld Lang Syne literally means "long long ago", "days gone by", "old day since", "days of long ago", "in olden days", "once upon a time", "for old time's sake"or "to the good old days".
Shid ald akwentans bee firgot,
an nivir brocht ti mynd?
Shid ald akwentans bee firgot,
an ald lang syn?
CHORUS:
Fir ald lang syn, ma deer,
fir ald lang syn,
Wil tak a cup o kyndnes yet,
fir ald lang syn.
An sheerly yil bee yur pynt-staup!
an sheerly al bee myn!
An will tak a cup o kyndnes yet,
fir ald lang syn.
CHORUS
We twa hay rin aboot the braes,
an pood the gowans fyn;
Bit weev wandert monae a weery fet,
sin ald lang syn.
CHORUS
We twa hay pedilt in the burn,
fray mornin sun til dyn;
But seas between us bred hay roard
sin ald lang syn.
CHORUS
An thers a han,
my trustee feer!
an gees a han o thyn!
And we’ll tak a right gude-willie-waught,
fir ald lang syn.
CHORUS
English lyrics:
Should old acquaintance be forgot,
and never brought to mind ?
Should old acquaintance be forgot,
and old lang syne ?
CHORUS:
For auld lang syne, my dear,
for auld lang syne,
we'll take a cup o’ kindness yet,
for auld lang syne.
And surely you’ll buy your pint cup !
And surely I’ll buy mine !
And we'll take a cup o’ kindness yet,
for auld lang syne.
CHORUS
We two have run about the slopes,
and picked the daisies fine ;
But we’ve wandered many a weary foot,
since auld lang syne.
CHORUS
We two have paddled in the stream,
from morning sun till dine† ;
But seas between us broad have roared
since auld lang syne.
CHORUS
And there’s a hand my trusty friend !
And give us a hand o’ thine !
And we’ll take a right good-will draught,
for auld lang syne.
CHORUS
It is a very, very familiar and old song to many people. I simply love Mairi Campbell and Dave Francis' version. Their version had added some twists to the tune which I had normally heard. A song that showcase Mairi's vocal and the beautiful guitar strumming. Mairi's voice and the tune are so warmth and simple, yet it deliver a kind of sweet-bitter mood lingering around the air. Mairi sing like she had gone through the experience of sweetness and bitter days... her version seems to evoke her singing feeling into me.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1n-f-Zusaw
Auld Land Syne was believed to originate from Scottland.. ... might be around or even before 1700s.
Auld Lang Syne literally means "long long ago", "days gone by", "old day since", "days of long ago", "in olden days", "once upon a time", "for old time's sake"or "to the good old days".
Scots pronunciation guide:
Shid ald akwentans bee firgot,
an nivir brocht ti mynd?
Shid ald akwentans bee firgot,
an ald lang syn?
CHORUS:
Fir ald lang syn, ma deer,
fir ald lang syn,
Wil tak a cup o kyndnes yet,
fir ald lang syn.
An sheerly yil bee yur pynt-staup!
an sheerly al bee myn!
An will tak a cup o kyndnes yet,
fir ald lang syn.
CHORUS
We twa hay rin aboot the braes,
an pood the gowans fyn;
Bit weev wandert monae a weery fet,
sin ald lang syn.
CHORUS
We twa hay pedilt in the burn,
fray mornin sun til dyn;
But seas between us bred hay roard
sin ald lang syn.
CHORUS
An thers a han,
my trustee feer!
an gees a han o thyn!
And we’ll tak a right gude-willie-waught,
fir ald lang syn.
CHORUS
English lyrics:
Should old acquaintance be forgot,
and never brought to mind ?
Should old acquaintance be forgot,
and old lang syne ?
CHORUS:
For auld lang syne, my dear,
for auld lang syne,
we'll take a cup o’ kindness yet,
for auld lang syne.
And surely you’ll buy your pint cup !
And surely I’ll buy mine !
And we'll take a cup o’ kindness yet,
for auld lang syne.
CHORUS
We two have run about the slopes,
and picked the daisies fine ;
But we’ve wandered many a weary foot,
since auld lang syne.
CHORUS
We two have paddled in the stream,
from morning sun till dine† ;
But seas between us broad have roared
since auld lang syne.
CHORUS
And there’s a hand my trusty friend !
And give us a hand o’ thine !
And we’ll take a right good-will draught,
for auld lang syne.
CHORUS
Spain.. The Winner Of UEFA EURO 2008!!!!
44 yrs. It took them 44yrs for them to repeat the feat. Their last major tittle was won in 1964.
Spain. The so-called underachiever in the last 10 years had proven to be CHAMPION!!! A mighty champion, indeed.
All the rave is on Fernando Torres, the Liverpool striker ... (heee... yeah from LIVERPOOL), who score the only goal against the determine Germans. Senna, from Villareal, started a pass from the halfway line to Xavi. After a threading pass from Xavi, Torres beat the off side trap and out run Lahm. When the incoming Lehmann was about to dive and block the silver-soccer ball, Torres flick the ball in time over the German keeper.... and into the net! 1-0. Job completed. Mission accompolished. The cup laid in the hand on the worthy winner, Spainards.
In fact, Spain has 1 of the best teamwork and unity in this tournament. All their players work their socks off for each player, the team and the nation. Who can forget the ever overlapping attacking run from Ramos, from Real Madrid, although at times exposing the defending gap from his attacking instinct. Senna, who is Senna? Actually pardon me for my ignorance that I had not heard of Senna before this tournament. But after watching some of the games that the powerful and strong Senna had played, I wished I could watch more action from him in the future. (Hopefully Arsenal could get hold of him, as the Gunner now need a player like Senna after the departure of Flamini).
Casillas is a great Madrid keeper with talent and 1 of the most consistent player. Puyol, the big curly haired central defender from Barcelona, is great at reading games. Frankly, there are another 2 player who really deserved lots of credits are Andres Iniesta and Xavi. Both from the Barcelona team had shown incredible understanding. Although Iniesta is not a flying winger, he made intelligent run into the opponent territory. Xavi is a marvellous player to watch. Although Xavi is lacking in height, but look at how he marshall the midfield and his team. His self-belief passing is very accurate and deadly at times. Technical skill and composure were shown and proven from Iniesta and Xavi towards the end of the game against the Germans. Both teams were already beginning to show fatigue was creeping into their bodies, yet Iniesta and Xavi still control the ball skillfully, pass and run sharply. And of course, 1 could expect more action from Fabregas in the near future.
Althought the German shown great determination in their blood and more superior in built, the Spainards turn their smaller built and lack of height from disadvantage to their advantage. The Spain players show more nifty run and passes.
Most importantly, Spain defend and attack together. They play soccer. Beautiful soccer from Luis Aragones. :)
Btw, Aragones had shown enough courage to leave Raul out of the team. His reason: After 5 previous World Cup and European Championship, what had Raul won? None.
UEFA European 2008:
Top Scorer: David Villa, 4 goals (Spain)
Best Player: Xavi (Spain)
Champion: Spain
Spain. The so-called underachiever in the last 10 years had proven to be CHAMPION!!! A mighty champion, indeed.
All the rave is on Fernando Torres, the Liverpool striker ... (heee... yeah from LIVERPOOL), who score the only goal against the determine Germans. Senna, from Villareal, started a pass from the halfway line to Xavi. After a threading pass from Xavi, Torres beat the off side trap and out run Lahm. When the incoming Lehmann was about to dive and block the silver-soccer ball, Torres flick the ball in time over the German keeper.... and into the net! 1-0. Job completed. Mission accompolished. The cup laid in the hand on the worthy winner, Spainards.
In fact, Spain has 1 of the best teamwork and unity in this tournament. All their players work their socks off for each player, the team and the nation. Who can forget the ever overlapping attacking run from Ramos, from Real Madrid, although at times exposing the defending gap from his attacking instinct. Senna, who is Senna? Actually pardon me for my ignorance that I had not heard of Senna before this tournament. But after watching some of the games that the powerful and strong Senna had played, I wished I could watch more action from him in the future. (Hopefully Arsenal could get hold of him, as the Gunner now need a player like Senna after the departure of Flamini).
Casillas is a great Madrid keeper with talent and 1 of the most consistent player. Puyol, the big curly haired central defender from Barcelona, is great at reading games. Frankly, there are another 2 player who really deserved lots of credits are Andres Iniesta and Xavi. Both from the Barcelona team had shown incredible understanding. Although Iniesta is not a flying winger, he made intelligent run into the opponent territory. Xavi is a marvellous player to watch. Although Xavi is lacking in height, but look at how he marshall the midfield and his team. His self-belief passing is very accurate and deadly at times. Technical skill and composure were shown and proven from Iniesta and Xavi towards the end of the game against the Germans. Both teams were already beginning to show fatigue was creeping into their bodies, yet Iniesta and Xavi still control the ball skillfully, pass and run sharply. And of course, 1 could expect more action from Fabregas in the near future.
Althought the German shown great determination in their blood and more superior in built, the Spainards turn their smaller built and lack of height from disadvantage to their advantage. The Spain players show more nifty run and passes.
Most importantly, Spain defend and attack together. They play soccer. Beautiful soccer from Luis Aragones. :)
Btw, Aragones had shown enough courage to leave Raul out of the team. His reason: After 5 previous World Cup and European Championship, what had Raul won? None.
UEFA European 2008:
Top Scorer: David Villa, 4 goals (Spain)
Best Player: Xavi (Spain)
Champion: Spain
Friday, June 27, 2008
Under The Tuscan Sun
I had just watched a simple yet wonderful film - Under The Tuscan Sun.
A just-divorced writer, Frances, had went to Tuscany on a happy-gay-tour and end up buying an amazing villa. When Frances' new home is under renovation process, she has go through the heart-breaking moments and new-found happiness. Soon Frances has befriended with the people around her. And her prayer to San Lorenzo has been quickly answer - to cook for someone... .. shortly she has to cook for plenty of someone :) . After the renovation, Frances' wishes had came true and happily ever after.
Under The Tuscan Sun, based on a book-memoir by Frances Mayes, is a humourous and heartwarming film. Watch the story. Watch Frances. Watch Tuscany. Hopefully... .. happy surprises to everyone :)
Diane Lane had bring the character of Frances to so much life! Woww... Bravo Diane :)
I am glad to know Diane Lane from this film as I had 'never' seen her before!
Tuscany.. breathtaking Tuscany... .. had made me even more wanted to visit Italy :)
http://www.randomhouse.com/features/mayes/author.html
A just-divorced writer, Frances, had went to Tuscany on a happy-gay-tour and end up buying an amazing villa. When Frances' new home is under renovation process, she has go through the heart-breaking moments and new-found happiness. Soon Frances has befriended with the people around her. And her prayer to San Lorenzo has been quickly answer - to cook for someone... .. shortly she has to cook for plenty of someone :) . After the renovation, Frances' wishes had came true and happily ever after.
Under The Tuscan Sun, based on a book-memoir by Frances Mayes, is a humourous and heartwarming film. Watch the story. Watch Frances. Watch Tuscany. Hopefully... .. happy surprises to everyone :)
Diane Lane had bring the character of Frances to so much life! Woww... Bravo Diane :)
I am glad to know Diane Lane from this film as I had 'never' seen her before!
Tuscany.. breathtaking Tuscany... .. had made me even more wanted to visit Italy :)
http://www.randomhouse.com/features/mayes/author.html
Sunday, June 01, 2008
Exciting Narnia!!!
This morning, my family had celebrated my dad's birthday at the Red Star Restaurant. I find the dim sum are just "so-so only" but what I do like about the Red Star is the 80's ambience! .. heeee.. .. The waitress are still pushing the cart around the restaurant :) . On the way out, there were a long queue of customer forming at the waiting area! Oh, so are these people coming for the dim sum or the atmosphere? :p
Well, after that.. I went to watch The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian. Oh, the film turned out to be more entertaining than I had expected! A few days ago, I had came across a certain newspaper's reporter, ermm.. editor, had given quite an average review with some 'complaints' about the family film. Well, luckily I choose to ignore his comments, once again, to watch Narnia. The film had given me some excitement moments, even though I expect good ending at the end of the show.. hee... .. I am delighted to watch this amusing film :) . In fact, I would be even more happy to sit through more than 2 and 1/2 hrs for the show!
The reporter mention about the loopholes in the film: why do the bad guys built the bridge when the good guys could just stroll across the river? Well, I thought the bridge could let the troops manouvre across the river with more efficent than across the water (running across the river or land, which is easier and faster??). And do you think it is easy to move the HUGE catapult across the river or the bridge? Well, if you say the bridge is too narrow... or they should built more bridge to step up the efficiency.. .. I could still take it, but it is still a family film!!! Do not take it too hard and serious!
The reporter also wonder where do the commoners suddenly appear from towards the end of the show? Well, do you think a king's fortress only consist of soldiers, servants and prisoners with no commoners living in or around the fort? My goddness, even though my history on Medievalism is not strong enough.. ... one could have seen countless of ancient show where there are commoners living in or nearby the fort!!!
Many times, I am glad to ignore these reporters' film comments. I am only interested in the storyline which they had covered... hee... .. :)
Well, after that.. I went to watch The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian. Oh, the film turned out to be more entertaining than I had expected! A few days ago, I had came across a certain newspaper's reporter, ermm.. editor, had given quite an average review with some 'complaints' about the family film. Well, luckily I choose to ignore his comments, once again, to watch Narnia. The film had given me some excitement moments, even though I expect good ending at the end of the show.. hee... .. I am delighted to watch this amusing film :) . In fact, I would be even more happy to sit through more than 2 and 1/2 hrs for the show!
The reporter mention about the loopholes in the film: why do the bad guys built the bridge when the good guys could just stroll across the river? Well, I thought the bridge could let the troops manouvre across the river with more efficent than across the water (running across the river or land, which is easier and faster??). And do you think it is easy to move the HUGE catapult across the river or the bridge? Well, if you say the bridge is too narrow... or they should built more bridge to step up the efficiency.. .. I could still take it, but it is still a family film!!! Do not take it too hard and serious!
The reporter also wonder where do the commoners suddenly appear from towards the end of the show? Well, do you think a king's fortress only consist of soldiers, servants and prisoners with no commoners living in or around the fort? My goddness, even though my history on Medievalism is not strong enough.. ... one could have seen countless of ancient show where there are commoners living in or nearby the fort!!!
Many times, I am glad to ignore these reporters' film comments. I am only interested in the storyline which they had covered... hee... .. :)
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