8/8/10
Hikki is a genius! This is Utada Hikaru's version of a very beautiful classic 'Fly Me To The Moon'. She adds creativity and originality to the song while staying true to the tune making it her very own. As a lover of R&B, she even puts the blend of this genre to this music with perfection.
Poets often use many words
To say a simple thing
It takes thought and time and rhyme
To make a poem sing
With music and words I've been flying
For you I have written a song
To be sure that you'll know what I'm saying
I'll translate as i go along
Fly me to the moon,
And let me play among the stars
Won't you let me see what spring is like on Jupiter and Mars
In other words: Hold my hand!
In other words: Darling, kiss me!
Fill my heart with song,
And let me sing forever more
You are all I long for all I worship and adore
In other words: Please be true!
In other words: I love you!
In other words: Please be true!
In other words: I love you!
To say a simple thing
It takes thought and time and rhyme
To make a poem sing
With music and words I've been flying
For you I have written a song
To be sure that you'll know what I'm saying
I'll translate as i go along
Fly me to the moon,
And let me play among the stars
Won't you let me see what spring is like on Jupiter and Mars
In other words: Hold my hand!
In other words: Darling, kiss me!
Fill my heart with song,
And let me sing forever more
You are all I long for all I worship and adore
In other words: Please be true!
In other words: I love you!
In other words: Please be true!
In other words: I love you!
For those who haven't got a clue on who Hikki is, here are some facts:
The release of her later works helped her remain one of Japan's top artists, with 3 of her Japanese studio albums being ranked in Top 10 best-selling albums ever in Japan (#1, #4, #8).
Hikaru Utada, better known by her stage name Utada in America and Europe, and also known by her fans as Hikki, is a Japanese-American singer-songwriter, arranger and record producer.
Known best for her songs "Automatic" and "First Love", she was called by Time Magazine in 2001 "Diva On Campus". (I hope I can find a copy of this!)
Utada's debut album First Love became Japan's biggest selling album of all time with over 7.65 million copies sold in Japan alone to date.
The release of her later works helped her remain one of Japan's top artists, with 3 of her Japanese studio albums being ranked in Top 10 best-selling albums ever in Japan (#1, #4, #8).
She has had 12 #1 hits to date on the Oricon Singles chart, with two notable record achievements for a female solo or group artist: 5 of them being million-sellers and 4 placing in the Top 100 All-Time Best-selling Singles.
In addition, Utada has won the Nihon Golden Disk "Song of the Year" award for 14 of her singles since 2000 and has won the Golden Disc "Pop/Rock Album of the Year" award for all 5 of her Japanese studio albums.
In 2003, Utada was ranked the #24 Japanese pop artist in its survey of "Top 100 Japanese Pop Artists of All Time" by HMV, and #10 in HMV's "Top 30 Best Japanese Singers of All Time" in 2006.
She is also known for her two theme song contributions to Square Enix's Kingdom Hearts video game series: "Simple and Clean" and "Sanctuary".
In 2007, her single "Flavor of Life" reached #2 in worldwide digital download yearly single chart with over 7.2 million downloads, and contributes to 12 million digital sales for her over the same year.
8/6/10
It's crowded in worship today
As she slips in
Trying to fade into the faces
The girls' teasing laughter is carrying farther than they know
Farther than they know
But if we are the Body
Why aren't His arms reaching
Why aren't His hands healing
Why aren't His words teaching
And if we are the Body
Why aren't His feet going
Why is His love not showing them there is a way
There is a way
A traveler is far away from home
He sheds his coat
And quietly sinks into the back row
The weight of their judgmental glances tells him that his chances
Are better out on the road
But if we are the Body
Why aren't His arms reaching
Why aren't His hands healing
Why aren't His words teaching
And if we are the Body
Why aren't His feet going
Why is His love not showing them there is a way
Jesus paid much too high a price
For us to pick and choose who should come
And we are the Body of Christ
If we are the body
Why aren't His arms reaching
Why aren't His hands healing
Why aren't His words teaching
And if we are the body
Why aren't His feet going
Why is His love not showing them there is a way
Jesus is the way
As she slips in
Trying to fade into the faces
The girls' teasing laughter is carrying farther than they know
Farther than they know
But if we are the Body
Why aren't His arms reaching
Why aren't His hands healing
Why aren't His words teaching
And if we are the Body
Why aren't His feet going
Why is His love not showing them there is a way
There is a way
A traveler is far away from home
He sheds his coat
And quietly sinks into the back row
The weight of their judgmental glances tells him that his chances
Are better out on the road
But if we are the Body
Why aren't His arms reaching
Why aren't His hands healing
Why aren't His words teaching
And if we are the Body
Why aren't His feet going
Why is His love not showing them there is a way
Jesus paid much too high a price
For us to pick and choose who should come
And we are the Body of Christ
If we are the body
Why aren't His arms reaching
Why aren't His hands healing
Why aren't His words teaching
And if we are the body
Why aren't His feet going
Why is His love not showing them there is a way
Jesus is the way
It's a song from a Christian band called Casting Crowns. It's a really beautiful song and somehow, it's the first time that I was able to fully grasp the meaning behind the song. The meaning is very true especially for Christians nowadays. Sometimes, we choose who we should share the Good News if he or she is fitting to be included in the Church or for any other reason. But this should not be the case. The Good News is for everyone and no one should be exempted to embrace it.
As a Body of Christ, Christians should reach, heal, and teach others that Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life. Churches are getting crowded every Sunday. But some are just fading into the background, not realizing that it's not enough to just go to the Church and worship Him. We all have a part to make the Word of God known to people. We should shine the light of Jesus. Since we are the Body, we should be spreading the word of Jesus Christ. We should show everyone that we are Christians not just inside the Church but it must reflect all throughout our lives. It will be hard especially now that the world is rearing to the opposite of what the Bible is teaching, but through prayer and through the Grace of God, this is very possible. You just have to believe and have faith. We will fall down but we will stand up nevertheless and hope will never be lost as long as we're alive. :)
4/19/10
"This beautiful song by David Huff deals with the fact that peace is forthcoming from a relationship with Christ and how hard it is for us to get along without Him. We like to be as near to Christ as we can get, by this I mean in a constant living everyday relationship with Him.
The video deals with the topic of what can happen when we lose hope in this life and the video actually focuses upon two individuals, Gene and Jim who ended their lives by jumping from the Golden Gate bridge.
The aftermath of such a thing is evident by the very short snippets of testimonies from those who knew them, yet they are typical of what most people experience when losing someone in this way.
The video is not designed to entertain. The video is designed to make us think and empathize with those left behind. The video brings a certain uncomfortable sense of reality to the whole topic, especially for those who have never been touched by it.
The only true hope in this world, I believe, can only be found in Christ. Without the hope of Christ in our lives, living in this world can be a very sad experience for some people. Sometimes it is so sad that they feel as though they cannot go on. I pray that hope will be found by those seeking hope whether it be through this song, this video or simply through being led to the right person at the right time.
(Special thanks to brothas Dave and Chris)
Peace be with you all."
-taken from youtube (TageKaliandrino)
4/18/10
Election is coming very near. Candidates are making all of their efforts to make their reputations and names smell good. To put it, simply say, 'nagpapabango ng kanilang mga pangalan." Voters are in a crisis of who to choose among them. They are like in a situation wherein they have to choose the 'lesser evil'. With all these commotions happening as such, this is how I would describe it if I were to relay it in a song:
Listener's Discretion: May damage the eardrums. Listen at your own risk.
Listener's Discretion: May damage the eardrums. Listen at your own risk.
Best of cruel intentions
Finding what they failed to mention
No truth, all pretention
Raise your hand to give attention
You'd give it
We'd take it
You'd build it
We'd break it
You silently erase it
You'd feel it
We'd fake it
It's my red star (Steal it)
It's my red star (Can't let go)
It's my red star (Conceal it)
It's my red star (Oh no)
Wasted education
Celebrating imitation
Misplaced admiration
Speaking for a generation
You'd give it
We'd take it
You'd build it
We'd break it
You silently erase it
You'd feel it
We'd fake it
It's my red star (Steal it)
It's my red star (Can't let go)
It's my red star (Conceal it)
It's my red star (Oh no)
Finding what they failed to mention
No truth, all pretention
Raise your hand to give attention
You'd give it
We'd take it
You'd build it
We'd break it
You silently erase it
You'd feel it
We'd fake it
It's my red star (Steal it)
It's my red star (Can't let go)
It's my red star (Conceal it)
It's my red star (Oh no)
Wasted education
Celebrating imitation
Misplaced admiration
Speaking for a generation
You'd give it
We'd take it
You'd build it
We'd break it
You silently erase it
You'd feel it
We'd fake it
It's my red star (Steal it)
It's my red star (Can't let go)
It's my red star (Conceal it)
It's my red star (Oh no)
3/27/10
It was a rather gloomy night.
I was sobbing silently on the other line, holding it all in. I got carried away by my feelings I forgot he was on the other line. I hope he did not hear me sipping soup or something. It'd be sooo embarrassing.
Then he played this song on his end.
when I was younger
i saw my daddy cry
and curse at the wind
he broke his own heart
and I watched
as he tried to reassemble it
and my momma swore that
she would never let herself forget
and that was the day that I promised
i'd never sing of love
if it does not exist
but darlin'
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
maybe I know, somewhere
deep in my soul
that love never lasts
and we've got to find other ways
to make it alone
or keep a straight face
and I've always lived like this
keeping a comfortable, distance
and up until now
i had sworn to myself that I'm content
with loneliness
'cause none of it was ever worth the risk
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
i've got a tight grip on reality, but I can't
let go of what's in front of me here
i know you're leaving in the morning, when you wake up
leave me with some kind of proof it's not a dream
ooh ooh...
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
and I'm on my way to believing
oh, and I'm on my way to believing
No matter what happens.
i saw my daddy cry
and curse at the wind
he broke his own heart
and I watched
as he tried to reassemble it
and my momma swore that
she would never let herself forget
and that was the day that I promised
i'd never sing of love
if it does not exist
but darlin'
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
maybe I know, somewhere
deep in my soul
that love never lasts
and we've got to find other ways
to make it alone
or keep a straight face
and I've always lived like this
keeping a comfortable, distance
and up until now
i had sworn to myself that I'm content
with loneliness
'cause none of it was ever worth the risk
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
i've got a tight grip on reality, but I can't
let go of what's in front of me here
i know you're leaving in the morning, when you wake up
leave me with some kind of proof it's not a dream
ooh ooh...
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
and I'm on my way to believing
oh, and I'm on my way to believing
And every time I will hear this song, I know it will always remind me of him. And the tears I will shed for this.
No matter what happens.
3/3/10
This is a pretty old song from Nelly Furtado but it's still a classic and the sense of the song is still so profound even to these times (it's really not that old anyway). It's one of my favorites and I just recently heard it and decided to write something about it while the feeling is still there.
According to Nelly, the song is about the reality of love. "My energy used to just go everywhere, but now I'm more grounded because I've found true love. The idea here is that, yeah, sometimes life sucks. But life is only so long, and somebody can come along who makes you want to be a better person."
It also shows the reality of life, not just love. The verses speak about the harsh realities that one faces in life and the chorus goes in and then love comes along...strong but struggling.
"And all I can do is TRY"
The song ends in a positive way that through these hardships and trials of life and love can freedom be achieved in a refined manner.
"We are free in our LOVE"
The song starts off with something that sounds like a heartbeat---it's like she really put her heart into this. It also has a kind of quietness depicted with using a few instruments in the beginning and comes on strong as the song progresses. The song kind of gives off a melancholic feeling (if you really absorb yourself in the music). It's not the kind of feeling you usually get when you listen to mushy love songs that you hear on the radio or anywhere (mainstream music) but the kind of feeling you get from the reality of life and love in general. Maybe it's just me. Lol. The ending had the strongest beat signifying a happy ending despite of all the hardships and failures that life and love brings.
In my perspective, the verses speak so much for me.
"All I know is EVERYTHING IS NOT AS IT'S SOLD
but the more I grow, THE LESS I KNOW"
Almost every line in the verse is something that I feel I can relate and connect to. They speak so much. It gives off an almost perfect portrayal of hardship and life's reality and how deceptive and ironic the world can be. It kind of makes you numb just to shut yourself out from the pain.
"I wish I hadn't seen all of the REALNESS
and all the REAL PEOPLE are really not real at all"
"The more I learn, THE MORE I LEARN
The more I cry, THE MORE I CRY
As I say goodbye to the way of life
I thought I had designed for me"
The chorus is how I perceive love. Someone comes along. Everything seems to change. Somehow the old you cannot fit in anymore to this new change since you have to compromise for love. Some things must be left behind. And somehow, you gradually change along with this new change (which can either be good or bad). And all you can do is try. You try to be the person he wants you to be. And vice versa.
"Then I see you standing there
WANTING MORE FROM ME
And all I can do is TRY"
"Then I see you standing there
I'M ALL I'LL EVER BE
But all I can do is TRY"
It's like saying I want to be the person you want me to be but this is me and all I can do is try to be that kind of person.
Some things don't change no matter how hard we try. And that's the beauty of it. You have to compromise and accept. That's where freedom exists in love. Just being yourself with that person accepting you wholeheartedly with all the good, the bad, and ugly in you.
"All of the things we want each other to be
We never will be
And that's wonderful
That's LIFE
That's YOU
This is ME
And we are FREE IN OUR LOVE"
Isn't it nice? ^_^
2/12/10
Kidding... :p not really for sale...it's actually about my brother's passion for art and music this Valentine's ^_^
Who would have thought that my own little brother can do something so amazing I just can't believe my eyes and ears and during pre-valentine's?
I hate to admit it but I am actually subscribed to my brother's youtube account (he better not see this and anything about this post or else his ego would burst! lol!). I don't usually show it to him (I actually don't show it all!) that I am awed by the things he does especially when it comes to skills and talent. Man, he's really turned into someone who has the motivation and determination to do something I could only dream of. O.o
But that's not the whole point of this stuff. The fact that he incorporated his talent into something amazing is something that can be well appreciated (for me, that is).
I use Youtube a lot (like I watch the same videos almost everyday along with almost all of their related videos and the related videos of those videos and so on that I actually contribute to their view counts big time... I should be paid to do this...lol! O.o). Yeah I know it's a waste of time but I enjoy it. ^_^ Music alters my mood a lot and sends me into a different kind of realm. Lol.
So yeah I saw he uploaded a new video. It's a piano cover of the song 'I Just Can't Help Falling In Love' which he recorded at our home and what intrigues and catches my attention to this was that he actually dedicated it to a girl he likes! Geeh. I didn't know he has a romantic bone in him. Lol. I'm just suprised! He's actually not like this at home. Actually he's kind of silly and he's always 'loading'. A lot. :D I didn't really think he could do something like this. And what makes it more flattering is that he included the girl's name in the video's tag section. ^_^ Sweet. Lol. I'm kind of proud to have a brother like him. Using his talents and sharing them to the people he love (in this case, to the girl he likes?loves? hmm..) I really don't know about that. But the fact of the thing he did was just brave and amazing. I feel that he really puts himself into it and for me, that's something I don't see everyday. It kind of makes me amazed at what one can actually do for love. It's simply cute.
Also, not only did he played music for love/like (let's just say his deep affection for that girl), but he also drew something so beautiful (I can't believe he actually drew it) and dedicated it for love/like again (it's hard to say if it's love or like since I think he's still too young :p). Actually my older sister discovered it and she herself could not believe that my brother could actually do something like this. He's better than all of us (siblings)! My sister even joked that he's a fan turned idol 'coz before he only mimics us and tries to learn from us. But now...geeh, he's so good at whatever he's put himself into (mainly music and arts). I guess maybe because all of our interests and skills got handed down to him and somehow he was able to incorporate and enhance all of it to himself making him very flexible. I do wish him well and that he would choose a career that he actually wants and loves and not be immensed into something that kills his skills. I feel very blessed to have a brother like him.
But that's not the whole point of this stuff. The fact that he incorporated his talent into something amazing is something that can be well appreciated (for me, that is).
I use Youtube a lot (like I watch the same videos almost everyday along with almost all of their related videos and the related videos of those videos and so on that I actually contribute to their view counts big time... I should be paid to do this...lol! O.o). Yeah I know it's a waste of time but I enjoy it. ^_^ Music alters my mood a lot and sends me into a different kind of realm. Lol.
So yeah I saw he uploaded a new video. It's a piano cover of the song 'I Just Can't Help Falling In Love' which he recorded at our home and what intrigues and catches my attention to this was that he actually dedicated it to a girl he likes! Geeh. I didn't know he has a romantic bone in him. Lol. I'm just suprised! He's actually not like this at home. Actually he's kind of silly and he's always 'loading'. A lot. :D I didn't really think he could do something like this. And what makes it more flattering is that he included the girl's name in the video's tag section. ^_^ Sweet. Lol. I'm kind of proud to have a brother like him. Using his talents and sharing them to the people he love (in this case, to the girl he likes?loves? hmm..) I really don't know about that. But the fact of the thing he did was just brave and amazing. I feel that he really puts himself into it and for me, that's something I don't see everyday. It kind of makes me amazed at what one can actually do for love. It's simply cute.
Also, not only did he played music for love/like (let's just say his deep affection for that girl), but he also drew something so beautiful (I can't believe he actually drew it) and dedicated it for love/like again (it's hard to say if it's love or like since I think he's still too young :p). Actually my older sister discovered it and she herself could not believe that my brother could actually do something like this. He's better than all of us (siblings)! My sister even joked that he's a fan turned idol 'coz before he only mimics us and tries to learn from us. But now...geeh, he's so good at whatever he's put himself into (mainly music and arts). I guess maybe because all of our interests and skills got handed down to him and somehow he was able to incorporate and enhance all of it to himself making him very flexible. I do wish him well and that he would choose a career that he actually wants and loves and not be immensed into something that kills his skills. I feel very blessed to have a brother like him.
i was amazed not at the music he played, but by the fact that he actually dedicated it to someone gives it much more meaning
my sister showed this to me first...i was like O.o when i saw this...i could not believe that he actually drew this just using the mouse as his pen/pencil without copying or duplicating it from an external source...it looks so real O.o
my sister showed this to me first...i was like O.o when i saw this...i could not believe that he actually drew this just using the mouse as his pen/pencil without copying or duplicating it from an external source...it looks so real O.o1/24/10
I love this musical so much! When I listen to this song, it just makes my heart melt and kind of gives me the shivers. Kind of makes me cry. When I listen to it, I can imagine a really romantic yet sad scene where two lovers depart because they cannot be together due to some circumstances. I dunno. I'm just dreaming. Lol. This song really moves me. I discovered this song when I was watching Hana Kimi (Japanese version). It was the background music played during some scenes which I have already forgotten but I think it was one of those really romantic scenes in the drama. The first time I heard it I fell in love with it. Lol. I want to learn how to play it on piano but I just don't have the ability to listen by ear (I attempted though...just got me frustrated O.o). I can only learn by reading music sheets. It's a really rare song so I had a hard time looking for a piano sheet. If someone knows, please do tell me. I'll play it for you. Lol. I love Hana Kimi. I love how they portrayed their feelings. So subtle yet so true. I love Oguri Shun. Lol.
If you listen to it many times, you will see that it's really beautiful.
So romantic yet so sad...
8/12/09
Rock + Quartet Strings.
Not a common combination right? But sounds so effin cool! Imagine rock songs played with 2 violins, viola, and a cello. It might sound a little peculiar but it really sounds so impressive. It's like applying rock n' roll attitude to classical technique. I never thought it could be so breath-taking and beautiful. I was really blown when I first heard it.
The String Quartet Tributes by the Vitamin String Quartet started the musical endeavor way back but I just discovered them recently and the first rendition I heard from them was No Doubt's Don't Speak. It was really beautiful and soothing. It really took me away and calmed my mood. I dunno why but when I hear really good music, it just blows me away. I stopped from what I was doing, just listened and enjoyed the music. It really altered my mood.Kinda brought me to tears. My favorite songs in strings. It's perfect. And right now, I just can't stop listening to these songs.:D
Here's a playlist of some of my favorite songs turned into beautiful classicals (you can also check other songs in YouTube) :
Vitamin works with the best string players and producers in the business guaranteeing the highest level of musicianship on all their releases. Listeners can expect bold and innovative treatments of their favorite artists' best-known songs as well as a few surprises on each album. Each tribute is a lovingly made testament to the enduring qualities of rock and pop's brightest and biggest stars. Do check them out at their website to see a list of all the songs they have transformed into beautiful musical pieces: www.vitaminrecords.com
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