I thought I’d reflect a bit on my year in songwriting.
Considering this is only the second year which I’m seriously writing songs (I only really started last year), I am still very much learning as I go along, and in the process hoping to hone my songcraft.
Overall I am very satisfied with my output this [...]
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My Year In Songwriting
Monday, 22 December, 2008
Another Reason Why R&H Are The Best
Thursday, 18 December, 2008
The musical “Cinderella” runs at the Esplanade Theatre next month, and I am not going to miss it for the world.
It’s features a Rodgers & Hammerstein score, plus the most beautiful female voice in the world (Lea Salonga)…so how could I miss it??
Anyway, since I’ve already bought my tickets, I decided to do a bit [...]
Schubert’s Impromptu In Gb
Sunday, 14 December, 2008
Tonight I revisited a piano piece which I hadn’t played in at least a year and a half…and it certainly brought back a lot of nice memories.
Schubert’s Impromptu in Gb (Op. 90 No. 3) has to rank as one of my favourite pieces of music. Ever.
And nobody plays it quite like Alfred Brendel.
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Did Coldplay Copy Joe Satriani?
Thursday, 11 December, 2008
So guitar legend Joe Satriani has decided to sue Coldplay for plagiarizing his song “If I Could Fly”.
The Coldplay song in question is “Vida La Vida”, which is one of their biggest current hits.
Opinion is largely split on whether “Vida La Vida” sounds suspiciously close to “If I Could Fly” or [...]
When Dreams Came True
Monday, 24 November, 2008
The last week was so hectic for me that I’ve now officially fallen ill.
But ultimately, last Saturday night’s concert was simply one of the best memories of my life.
It’s so heartening to hear that the concert meant so much to so many people. For some of us (myself included), it was the fulfillment of a [...]
Perfect!
Sunday, 23 November, 2008
Tonight’s 2nd annual Songcraft mini-concert was simply perfect!
Sometimes I need to pinch myself to see if all this is real. Everything seems to go so perfectly when it comes to Songcraft. I truly want to thank God for blessing this wonderful little group since its inception.
It is truly an immense joy to know so many [...]
“Hooked” On Film Scores
Sunday, 16 November, 2008
My current obsession is with film scores.
Have been reading up on a number of books on the subject lately, as well as perusing the works of John Williams, Alan Silvestri, Hans Zimmer and Klaus Badelt.
I think film scoring is such a fascinating genre of music and there is such a wealth of material to explore.
Almost [...]
Catching Tunes
Wednesday, 12 November, 2008
Somehow tunes tend to come to me when i) I’m out running, or ii) I’m lying in bed late at night trying to go to sleep.
I guess it has to do with the fact that I’m all alone with my own thoughts, with nothing whatsoever to distract me…and that is when I am able to [...]
Tonight’s Songcraft
Saturday, 25 October, 2008
Tonight’s Songcraft session was unexpectedly fantastic.
I mean, it was much better than I has expected it to be. Which is always good.
The turnout was great, and the songs were great too.
Personally, I had two brand new songs to share, and I really enjoyed the experience. I think one gains so much more at Songcraft if [...]
Sing To The Dawn (The Movie)
Tuesday, 21 October, 2008
The movie “Sing to the Dawn” opens in cinemas 30th October, and I am looking forward to it.
(Trailer and screenshots can be found on the official movie website (here).)
I’ve been hearing and reading about this movie for the longest time, but only now is it finally being released in our theatres.
According [...]
