The number one reason i wasn't singing right was the original key was tranposed 2 times lower over the computer system. I donno why but i was struggling to keep the notes. It was too low for me. Here is how badly i sucked:
http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=87790352328&ref=nf
I couldn't do any dynamics because i had to sing an octave higher.
Ahh welll. ........
Saturday, March 28, 2009
I lost
....But i gain.
It's hard to always think positive and Praise God for all he has done in the disappointments and hard times. BUT i will choose to do so and thank him!
You may have guessed it but some may not. I just lost the Curtin Idol preliminaries round. Though do not how i exactly sounded like but i think i really did well for a first-timer. I changed the melody, pulled the notes, screech a high note and give it a low good slapping bass singing. I may have done all the right things but one thing i lack. Popularity, beauty and also experience. Well, i will definitely change and make a comeback with better vocals and perhaps look(diet!).
I sung the song "Everything" my Michael Buble ......which....also happen to be sung by my senior too. OUCH! I do not like it when someone sings the same song as i do. Haih~ His notes were right though he mess up alot of lyrics (never follow karaoke lyrics; they are always mistakes) . BUT he managed to get into the final round. His vocals are better? Nah, i think i bring the life into the song more. It feels so dangdut-ish when he sang. One striking difference would be the looks; a major factor on any singing/popularity contest. I know i did well, my vocals were almost dead perfect and manage to get my friends singing the tune too.
I know i did my best using this God-given talent! Wohhoo!
It's hard to always think positive and Praise God for all he has done in the disappointments and hard times. BUT i will choose to do so and thank him!
You may have guessed it but some may not. I just lost the Curtin Idol preliminaries round. Though do not how i exactly sounded like but i think i really did well for a first-timer. I changed the melody, pulled the notes, screech a high note and give it a low good slapping bass singing. I may have done all the right things but one thing i lack. Popularity, beauty and also experience. Well, i will definitely change and make a comeback with better vocals and perhaps look(diet!).
I sung the song "Everything" my Michael Buble ......which....also happen to be sung by my senior too. OUCH! I do not like it when someone sings the same song as i do. Haih~ His notes were right though he mess up alot of lyrics (never follow karaoke lyrics; they are always mistakes) . BUT he managed to get into the final round. His vocals are better? Nah, i think i bring the life into the song more. It feels so dangdut-ish when he sang. One striking difference would be the looks; a major factor on any singing/popularity contest. I know i did well, my vocals were almost dead perfect and manage to get my friends singing the tune too.
I know i did my best using this God-given talent! Wohhoo!
Friday, March 27, 2009
Nervous Wreck
I have physics quiz, choir auditions, and Curtin Idol preliminaries tomorrow.
I shall survive and belt out my vocal skills!
By God's strength i shall do my best!
A 20 minute mind boggling test, harmonics and 30-pairs of eye staring while singing is NOT a problem!
Thank you God!!
I shall survive and belt out my vocal skills!
By God's strength i shall do my best!
A 20 minute mind boggling test, harmonics and 30-pairs of eye staring while singing is NOT a problem!
Thank you God!!
Friday, March 20, 2009
Stepping it up a little
Ever since i was little , i felt that i always meant for the stage. However, i was always the person kind at the "back" stage. Maybe in a band or so. Or maybe back-up singing. For my whole life i've always been that way , occasionally getting a glimpse of the spotlight .
I did the "craziest" thing in my whole life.
I signed up for the Curtin Idol singing competition.
People always encouraged me to sing more because they think i have a good voice. But i always shrug my shoulders and never let my voice actually shine to it's fullest potential. I refused to accept my voice; sadly. It's always singing in a group, harmonizing, and back-up singing. I love singing but that is always for God during church or in my lonely shower and room.
Well i figure that i give this a shot and actually boost my self-confidence. I hope this would be a platform for me to better myself and think positively, improve my singing skill, and slowly getting rid of the stage fright.
AND i'm talking about REAL stage fright.
Singing in a choir for the two Prime Ministers are enough. But if i manage to get into the finals(hopefully) , it's a solo i have to do right in front of BOTH OF THEM! I think i am having the nerves.
Lord, grant me the peace!
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Singing with Honour
Today i just came back after an intensive session of choir practice. The Curtin/VCF choir would be singing the national anthem , Australian anthem, and some other songs during the Foundation Cert Ceremony, Degree Graduation ceremony, and Curtin's 10th anniversary open day. I just found out that we are bestowed upon such an honour to sing in front of soon-to-be Malaysia's 6th Prime Minister Dato' Seri Mohd Najib bin Tun Haji Abdul Razak and Australia's Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd.
I think this is like the greatest achievement in my history of singing.
But the hardest part is singing like a Malaysian and also and Australian. I hope we would sing both songs the best we can. I hope it would touch the hearts of Australians too because we can't exactly comprehend the Australian National Anthem how the Australians perceive it.
Anyway, i am so excited!!!!
*trails of singing*
Cute right? A sister drew it. haha
I think this is like the greatest achievement in my history of singing.
But the hardest part is singing like a Malaysian and also and Australian. I hope we would sing both songs the best we can. I hope it would touch the hearts of Australians too because we can't exactly comprehend the Australian National Anthem how the Australians perceive it.
Anyway, i am so excited!!!!
*trails of singing*
Cute right? A sister drew it. haha
Thursday, March 12, 2009
I'm Proud
.......of my school Green Road
Taken from eastern times:
Best ever SPM results for SMK Green Road
By Harun Jau
KUCHING: SMK Green Road had achieved its best SPM results with 50 out of its 373 candidates scored straight A in all subjects.
Of the 50, nine students scored 11A1s, 11 (10A1s), three (11A1s, 1A2), 10 (10A1s,1A2) six (9A1s,1A2), one (8A1s,1A2), one (10A1s, 2A2s), three (9A1s, 2A2s), one (8A1s, 2A2s, one (9A1s, 3A2s), one (8A1s, 3A2s), one (7A1s, 4A2s, one (6A1s, 4A2s and one (6A1s, 5A2s).
In 2007 SPM, only 25 students from the school scored straight A.
“I am very happy with the results because it is the best ever in the history of the school,” said the principal, Putit Haji Ped, yesterday.
Sze Jing Ting, 18, who scored 11A1s and an A2, said she was very satisfied with her results.
“I was not quite confident in the Chinese Language but somehow I managed to achieve A1 for it,” she said.
When asked on how she managed to do well in the exam, Jing Ting revealed that she spent between three and four hours daily on study and revision.
She added that paying attention in the class and not afraid to ask teachers questions were very important.
She attributed her success to her teachers and encouragement from her parents and friends.
The second among three siblings, Jing Ting hoped to secure a JPA scholarship to pursue further studies in medicine.
Her eldest sister is also pursuing her further studies in medicine at the International Medical University in Kuala Lumpur.
Meanwhile, Goh Han Lin, who scored 11A1s, said he was a bit surprised but happy with his results.
His ingredients for success were hard work and two to three hours of study and revision.
Like Jing Ting, Han Lin attributed his success to encouragement from teachers, parents and friends.
He planned to take up an engineering course at Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus.
Taken from eastern times:
Best ever SPM results for SMK Green Road
By Harun Jau
KUCHING: SMK Green Road had achieved its best SPM results with 50 out of its 373 candidates scored straight A in all subjects.
Of the 50, nine students scored 11A1s, 11 (10A1s), three (11A1s, 1A2), 10 (10A1s,1A2) six (9A1s,1A2), one (8A1s,1A2), one (10A1s, 2A2s), three (9A1s, 2A2s), one (8A1s, 2A2s, one (9A1s, 3A2s), one (8A1s, 3A2s), one (7A1s, 4A2s, one (6A1s, 4A2s and one (6A1s, 5A2s).
In 2007 SPM, only 25 students from the school scored straight A.
“I am very happy with the results because it is the best ever in the history of the school,” said the principal, Putit Haji Ped, yesterday.
Sze Jing Ting, 18, who scored 11A1s and an A2, said she was very satisfied with her results.
“I was not quite confident in the Chinese Language but somehow I managed to achieve A1 for it,” she said.
When asked on how she managed to do well in the exam, Jing Ting revealed that she spent between three and four hours daily on study and revision.
She added that paying attention in the class and not afraid to ask teachers questions were very important.
She attributed her success to her teachers and encouragement from her parents and friends.
The second among three siblings, Jing Ting hoped to secure a JPA scholarship to pursue further studies in medicine.
Her eldest sister is also pursuing her further studies in medicine at the International Medical University in Kuala Lumpur.
Meanwhile, Goh Han Lin, who scored 11A1s, said he was a bit surprised but happy with his results.
His ingredients for success were hard work and two to three hours of study and revision.
Like Jing Ting, Han Lin attributed his success to encouragement from teachers, parents and friends.
He planned to take up an engineering course at Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Standard of Living
The standard of living in Miri is getting higher. I don't think economic recession impact is that great in a city in Miri. Everything went up 50-60 cents since the time i left Miri. No wonder the majority of mirians are living in plight and poverty. In KL you can buy a round ticket with just RM2. I have to spend Rm 5.20 just to get to city and back. Not to mention with the already-expensive-yet-increased food price. I hope Petronas would help relieve our burden here. An extra RM 100 is more that adequate to cover our needs. Please God , Help!
Sunday, March 08, 2009
A whirlwind of three months
Just a wonderful shout-out to all my friends, family members , church, uncle and aunties who have made my holiday a very very memorable one. Thank you!! I think this past hols was the most eventful and exciting holiday and i want to thank all directly or indirectly made it enjoyable. A sum up of my past hol:
1. Performed Line Dance cum Christmas Celebration at tHe Spring + Piano
2. Went to Penang for the first time
3. Attended the Penang prophetic conference
4. Ate authentic Penang food for the first time: Kuey Tiaw, Or Chien (oyster omellete), cendol, Hor fun, bak kut teh, pasembur, etc..BUT kuching food still rocks!
5. Visited Gurney drive for the first time
6. Waited at the wrong bus stop for 1 hour ++
7. Went to Queensbay mall and Gurney Plaza
8. Used rapid penang
9. Went to Kl
10. Stayed at a horrible condo
11. Used totally Monorail/LRT as transport to our destinations for the first time.
12. Ate the Jalan Ipoh's best Bak Kut Teh. SHIOK!!!!!!!!
13. Went to eat at the best chicken rice restaurant.
14. Went to Sunway Lagoon.
15. Attended a birthday party
16. Went to Sungei wang, KlCC, Sunway Pyramid, Blackhammer, and One Utama for shopping.
17. Went to a best restaurant in Klang
18. Attended and was blessed in the D'encounter Camp
19. Christmas Dinner at Uncle's house + formed a youth choir
20. Christmas Celebration at the Crown Square
21. Followed by many Christmas dinners.....
22. Baked cakes and cookies for CNY
23. Spring cleaning~
24. Chinese New Year!
25. Ate and drink alot
26. Visited and met old classmates and friends
27. Went for driving law and bengkel
28. Passed the Law test
29. Learned driving
30. Chap Goh Mei dinner~
31. Attended many church meetings....
32. Finished Grade 8 piano
33. Passed Driving.
34. Improved my photoshop skills
35. Redesign my blog layout
36. Packed for miri.
I think that was about all the things that came to my mind. Will add other thoughts later....
1. Performed Line Dance cum Christmas Celebration at tHe Spring + Piano
2. Went to Penang for the first time
3. Attended the Penang prophetic conference
4. Ate authentic Penang food for the first time: Kuey Tiaw, Or Chien (oyster omellete), cendol, Hor fun, bak kut teh, pasembur, etc..BUT kuching food still rocks!
5. Visited Gurney drive for the first time
6. Waited at the wrong bus stop for 1 hour ++
7. Went to Queensbay mall and Gurney Plaza
8. Used rapid penang
9. Went to Kl
10. Stayed at a horrible condo
11. Used totally Monorail/LRT as transport to our destinations for the first time.
12. Ate the Jalan Ipoh's best Bak Kut Teh. SHIOK!!!!!!!!
13. Went to eat at the best chicken rice restaurant.
14. Went to Sunway Lagoon.
15. Attended a birthday party
16. Went to Sungei wang, KlCC, Sunway Pyramid, Blackhammer, and One Utama for shopping.
17. Went to a best restaurant in Klang
18. Attended and was blessed in the D'encounter Camp
19. Christmas Dinner at Uncle's house + formed a youth choir
20. Christmas Celebration at the Crown Square
21. Followed by many Christmas dinners.....
22. Baked cakes and cookies for CNY
23. Spring cleaning~
24. Chinese New Year!
25. Ate and drink alot
26. Visited and met old classmates and friends
27. Went for driving law and bengkel
28. Passed the Law test
29. Learned driving
30. Chap Goh Mei dinner~
31. Attended many church meetings....
32. Finished Grade 8 piano
33. Passed Driving.
34. Improved my photoshop skills
35. Redesign my blog layout
36. Packed for miri.
I think that was about all the things that came to my mind. Will add other thoughts later....
Saturday, March 07, 2009
Friday, March 06, 2009
i DON'T want ....
..........to go back to miri
*chants*
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*chants*
Ok ,now i have to pack. Oh the irony~
*chants*
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*chants*
Ok ,now i have to pack. Oh the irony~
Thursday, March 05, 2009
Tit and Tat
This week i gotta say is one of the busiest and fastest week. As i focus on Sunday the 8th, i feel so reluctant to go back to Miri. Looking back at the past three months, i feel glad i did many things that benefited myself. It is the most fruitful holiday i must say. Nevermind folks, just another 6 weeks and i will back for my term break (yes i know it's fast) . *chants i'm just there for studying chants * Sigh~ I seriously feel like a lazy bum. So many great things are going to happen especially in EBC and i'm missing it. I wish i can be in Kuching to see the spark of revival. Yes, i know i am going totally random because i am having mixed feelings right now. At the moment i am trying to pack but i really can't do much because i'm still using the items needed. Ahh well. I think i am like the last one to arrive in Miri. This term is going to be the busiest ever with extra classes and cocurriculum. Church in Miri is going to have a Saturday night service for young people too. Hope something will happen.
Today also marks the end of my piano lessons. As some may know i've been crash coursing throughout the hols, practising really hard. Personally, i felt that i wanted to improve my skill because i felt a pull in the spirit to continue[thank you Jesus!]. Don't believe i could do it? Here's my rendition of Lowside Blues for ABRSM Grade 7. I mastered that in a week. Sorry for the bad sound quality or mistakes in the song {and my clock for ringing}. Haha.
It's been a long time since i was that determined. This time i am determine to be determined in everything i do this term (lol) . The last time i was determine was in 2007's SPM and in 2004 where i wanted to try to beat Samantha (Just 10 marks!) . But yeah, things kinda spiral down. Piano helped me to be more focus, discipline and alert. I wanna get 90+ HD all the way liao. I can DO it through the strength Christ Gives ME!
I also got Celcom Broadband to serve my student needs in Miri. Free Deconnexion wi-fi is going down. So yeah, this is like backup and very useful especialyl during project submissions and exam time.
Yes i know i have a fat chin.
I also got my driving license today! Yippee~ I passed my test last Monday. My examiner was actually sleeping in the car. SO he simply marked the form when i reached back to the institute. I only got a sad 17/20 though i did everything right. Haih~ Oh well. I got my license, so there! Going to drive today and tomorrow!. WOOhoo~
Last Tuesday was Wilson's B'day. Got him a practical gift of guitar picks and a guitar pick holder since he is always losing 'em. WHY is that buying gifts for girls is so easy? Guys things are always apparel though they really want electronics. Oh well~ It's so hard to think out of the box when buying gifts. Buy flower or plushie for your gf and they will scream or cry. Buy that for a guy and you'll get "the look" . Haha. Speaking on apparels, why is that men's clothing or fashion is so common YET expensive? It's not fair at all. Haih~
I think that pretty sums up my feelings right now.Sunday + Mundane Miri please come slower. The only thing to look forward is new shops. *sad* Yippee~
I wish i could study in Curtin Perth. Haih~
Today also marks the end of my piano lessons. As some may know i've been crash coursing throughout the hols, practising really hard. Personally, i felt that i wanted to improve my skill because i felt a pull in the spirit to continue[thank you Jesus!]. Don't believe i could do it? Here's my rendition of Lowside Blues for ABRSM Grade 7. I mastered that in a week. Sorry for the bad sound quality or mistakes in the song {and my clock for ringing}. Haha.
It's been a long time since i was that determined. This time i am determine to be determined in everything i do this term (lol) . The last time i was determine was in 2007's SPM and in 2004 where i wanted to try to beat Samantha (Just 10 marks!) . But yeah, things kinda spiral down. Piano helped me to be more focus, discipline and alert. I wanna get 90+ HD all the way liao. I can DO it through the strength Christ Gives ME!
I also got Celcom Broadband to serve my student needs in Miri. Free Deconnexion wi-fi is going down. So yeah, this is like backup and very useful especialyl during project submissions and exam time.
Yes i know i have a fat chin.
I also got my driving license today! Yippee~ I passed my test last Monday. My examiner was actually sleeping in the car. SO he simply marked the form when i reached back to the institute. I only got a sad 17/20 though i did everything right. Haih~ Oh well. I got my license, so there! Going to drive today and tomorrow!. WOOhoo~
Last Tuesday was Wilson's B'day. Got him a practical gift of guitar picks and a guitar pick holder since he is always losing 'em. WHY is that buying gifts for girls is so easy? Guys things are always apparel though they really want electronics. Oh well~ It's so hard to think out of the box when buying gifts. Buy flower or plushie for your gf and they will scream or cry. Buy that for a guy and you'll get "the look" . Haha. Speaking on apparels, why is that men's clothing or fashion is so common YET expensive? It's not fair at all. Haih~
I think that pretty sums up my feelings right now.Sunday + Mundane Miri please come slower. The only thing to look forward is new shops. *sad* Yippee~
I wish i could study in Curtin Perth. Haih~
Sunday, March 01, 2009
Passed without flying colours
I passed Driving Test!
Albeit the excitement of overcoming the test, i don't think i would be driving around much. Sigh i have to start packing already. I am so not looking forward to this Sunday. I don't want to go back, i don't want to study, i don't want this and that. The only thing i can look forward too is the aircon. Haha.
Mundane Miri. Anyone going to Miri Jazz Festival? Me will go if me can find transport. Sigh...
Albeit the excitement of overcoming the test, i don't think i would be driving around much. Sigh i have to start packing already. I am so not looking forward to this Sunday. I don't want to go back, i don't want to study, i don't want this and that. The only thing i can look forward too is the aircon. Haha.
Mundane Miri. Anyone going to Miri Jazz Festival? Me will go if me can find transport. Sigh...
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