Listen, do you want to know a secret? Here’s what I want to tell you… “Across The Universe” the song is, in my opinion, one of Lennon’s greatest compositions. Ever. “Across The Universe” the movie is, in my opinion, one of the worst movies I’ve watched recently. Or maybe in my life. Before the movie, [...]
Archive for January, 2008
Across The Universe (Movie Review)
Tuesday, 15 January, 2008
The Lingo Of Songcrafters
Tuesday, 15 January, 2008
Greeting: “How? Have you been writing songs?” Farewell: “Bye…write more songs!” (Fact is stranger than fiction.)
Birthday Thoughts
Sunday, 13 January, 2008
Ok, just a few quick birthday thoughts… Birthday Wishes: Thanks to all who sent me birthday wishes, cards and presents even. You guys and gals are the best. On Being 28: Being 28 does sound a little bit old, like it’s being on the wrong end of the Twenties. “27″ sounded not too bad. Somehow [...]
This Love Has Taken Its Toll On Me!
Thursday, 10 January, 2008
Wooohooo!!! Maroon 5, here I come!!! You will be loved.
More “Beauty World” Stuff
Wednesday, 9 January, 2008
If you’re hungry for even more “Beauty World” stuff…here’s a YouTube clip I chanced upon recently. It’s taken from last year’s President’s Star Charity show (which I didn’t catch), and features a medley of songs from the musical, performed by the actual cast members. Now that I’m watching it, I’m reminded that Alemay Fernandez put [...]
“Only Yesterday” By The Carpenters
Tuesday, 8 January, 2008
I firmly believe the greatest songs were written in the 60′s and 70′s. If we could only keep two decades worth of songs, I’d take the 60′s and 70′s anytime. Some of the greatest songs came from the Carpenters. Their tunes were priceless, and their lyrics spoke volumes too. Amazing songs, simply amazing. Words just [...]
Beauty World – A Review
Tuesday, 8 January, 2008
In a nutshell (if you only have time to read one paragraph): A fairly enjoyable locally-made musical filled with polished production values and nifty choreography, coupled with plenty of signature Dick Lee tunes to keep lay audiences happy. However, the production was lacking in star power (due to a relatively unknown cast), and suffered from [...]
A Musical Dream
Monday, 7 January, 2008
Photo (“Mono Piano – S3isPiano_2″) by Daniel Y. Go I dream of writing for a musical someday. I don’t know what kind of musical, or what the storyline is gonna be about, or how elaborate it’s gonna be, or where it’s gonna be staged, or who’s gonna direct and produce it. I just know that [...]
Facebook The 800-Pound Gorilla
Friday, 4 January, 2008
Ok, I’ve been on Facebook for almost one whole week now, so here are my preliminary thoughts: Do I think it’s going to be one of the most important websites in the world? Sure I do. Now, Google is still going to be the biggest website on the Internet for at least a few more [...]
So That’s How “Hamlet” Came To Be
Wednesday, 2 January, 2008
Put two outstanding actors together on stage with a brilliant script, and you get pure theatrical magic.
