Hey, guys. There's something I want to tell all of you. There's this girl who's an excellent writer but is a total unknown to the world. Currently, she only has 1 follower (me) and I believe she deserves more. Do check her out.
The link to her blog is just below:-
http://regainingtheequilibrium.blogspot.com/
It's a waste for such talent to go unnoticed. Give her the support she deserve.
Until then.............
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Being a musician - How 'original' must you be?
Sorry for not updating my blog on a frequent basis. Anyway, I was just Youtube-ing away this evening. Stumbled upon a band called Beady Eye (basically they're Oasis reunited, minus Noel Gallagher). Was listening to their song 'The Roller' while reading the comments. What a ton of Beatles-related comments they are. Some of the comments seems to lambast the band as a Beatles copycat, the same kind of comments thrown in when they were in Oasis. In fact, 'The Roller' is said to be a rip-off from John Lennon's 'Instant Karma', saying that both the band and the song lacked originality.
Ok...... understandable. But then again, there's like......... 12 notes all together. 12 FREAKIN' NOTES. So, the question here is, how 'original' must a band be?
I personally don't like it when people simply complains that a certain artist sounds like another, more famous artist(s). At least give them credits for their efforts. You know, writing only 1 song is not an easy thing. It takes inspiration. Now you know why they don't sing 8-9 'original' songs on Glee every week. Even if you don't like it, just don't bother.
One more thing, for those who likes to fire those 'originality comment' bullets on musicians, I challenge you to write a song. Well, not just a song, but a very, very good AND original song, then post it on Youtube. If you can do it, congratulations. If you couldn't, well..... tough luck. You will then understand how a musician feels.
Just remember, when you wanted to do something, was it because you 'originally' thought about it, or were you inspired by someone who already did it? After all, what's more important is not how 'original' you are but, how true are you being yourself.
Until then.....................
Ok...... understandable. But then again, there's like......... 12 notes all together. 12 FREAKIN' NOTES. So, the question here is, how 'original' must a band be?
I personally don't like it when people simply complains that a certain artist sounds like another, more famous artist(s). At least give them credits for their efforts. You know, writing only 1 song is not an easy thing. It takes inspiration. Now you know why they don't sing 8-9 'original' songs on Glee every week. Even if you don't like it, just don't bother.
One more thing, for those who likes to fire those 'originality comment' bullets on musicians, I challenge you to write a song. Well, not just a song, but a very, very good AND original song, then post it on Youtube. If you can do it, congratulations. If you couldn't, well..... tough luck. You will then understand how a musician feels.
Just remember, when you wanted to do something, was it because you 'originally' thought about it, or were you inspired by someone who already did it? After all, what's more important is not how 'original' you are but, how true are you being yourself.
Until then.....................
Monday, April 4, 2011
Music preferances - Do music genres define one's worth in life?
A thousand apologies to everyone for not posting new posts. Typical writer's block syndrome.
Anyway,
I had a cousin who came from Sibu (originally there were 2 of them, but 1 went back) who is a self-proclaimed metalhead. At any given opportunity, you can hear harsh screaming, insane guitar riffs and the violent sounds of double-bass drums followed by lyrics that are between ranges from the sad reality of life to satan worship played either on his handphone or my laptop. I have to admit, I used to think that heavy metal is cool and those who hates heavy metal and/or listens to pop music are corporate-infected swines that deserved to be erased off the face of the Earth...... simply because they don't know 'real music'. Having my cousin around reminds me of that particular part of my past.
Over the years, I began to realize that music preferances are subjective and with this epiphany, I began to branch out to other types of music. Listening to song by boybands or pop singers does not make me less of a man compared to listening to heavy metal. It just means that I like those songs. I'm still me. End of story.
If only there was a time machine and I could afford one, I'd certainly be surprised at myself for letting certain music genres define who I am. Limiting oneself to certain 'acceptable' music does have its own dentrimental effects as one would not be able to experience the colours of life. I know, I myself was like that.
Besides, you don't even have to 'like' all music genres. You just enjoy whatever song, regardless of what genres they are. What's more important is to be YOURSELF.
Well, that's about it. Until then................
P/S: Since I'm starting working tomorrow, I might not be able to update my blog as often as I could. But I'll still read your post and comment them.
Anyway,
I had a cousin who came from Sibu (originally there were 2 of them, but 1 went back) who is a self-proclaimed metalhead. At any given opportunity, you can hear harsh screaming, insane guitar riffs and the violent sounds of double-bass drums followed by lyrics that are between ranges from the sad reality of life to satan worship played either on his handphone or my laptop. I have to admit, I used to think that heavy metal is cool and those who hates heavy metal and/or listens to pop music are corporate-infected swines that deserved to be erased off the face of the Earth...... simply because they don't know 'real music'. Having my cousin around reminds me of that particular part of my past.
Over the years, I began to realize that music preferances are subjective and with this epiphany, I began to branch out to other types of music. Listening to song by boybands or pop singers does not make me less of a man compared to listening to heavy metal. It just means that I like those songs. I'm still me. End of story.
If only there was a time machine and I could afford one, I'd certainly be surprised at myself for letting certain music genres define who I am. Limiting oneself to certain 'acceptable' music does have its own dentrimental effects as one would not be able to experience the colours of life. I know, I myself was like that.
Besides, you don't even have to 'like' all music genres. You just enjoy whatever song, regardless of what genres they are. What's more important is to be YOURSELF.
Well, that's about it. Until then................
P/S: Since I'm starting working tomorrow, I might not be able to update my blog as often as I could. But I'll still read your post and comment them.
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