Villagers is all I've been listening to the past week.
I first discovered Conan O'Brien as a soloist (performing under the name Villagers) a few years back.
Armed with only an acoustic guitar and haunting tunes, it was like Damien Rice the second (you can tell I was charmed). Mind you that he's Irish too hehe.
He returned in early 2013 with his full band (so I guess Villagers are now a band) and released a second album titled Awayland. It's definitely a fuller sound, somewhat like a mash up between Damien Rice and Grizzly Bear imo.
I was on youtube at work (cause I can't get no work done without music) when I chanced upon their Glastonbury 2013 set and it was amazingggggggggggggggggggg. Kept it on repeat for days, along with this tweaked version of Nothing Arrived.
And my favourite song from him- Set The Tigers Free.
I'm damn charmed by Villagers, especially Conan O'Brien. Definitely my favourite 'male soloist' after Damien Rice.
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Tuesday, October 01, 2013
My love for Japanese things (not all things jap but many) is known by many of my friends around me.
Although I probably have to say the food is probably the one thing I love the most from the amazing land of Nihon, but their movies and music sure come a close second.
'Solanin' is one of my favourite Japanese movies (maybe ever). I probably wrote about the movie many times before anyway hehe. I think I loved it so much when I watched it because I am going through a 'coming of age' phase in my life as well and questioning things like passion in life, dreams, love and my future were so spot on.
(That's how I first came across the awesome actor Kengo Kora)
Well but anyway besides a good story, script, cinematography, acting, you sure need damn good music for a good movie to be complete.
Self-titled movie theme song is by Asian Kung Fu Generation (nuff said). But what is also so beautiful is the instrumental music featured in the movie and they are produced by a soloist called Atsuhi Horie (who is from the band Straightener) who goes by the name of 'ent' for his solo project.
The movie released an instrumental soundtrack featuring all of ent's contributions to the movie and it is SO FUCKING AWESOME. It is always my go to music when I'm feeling all dreamy and surreal.
This video features some of his works. If you like it, go fucking download the movie soundtrack you'll love him. (:
Although I probably have to say the food is probably the one thing I love the most from the amazing land of Nihon, but their movies and music sure come a close second.
'Solanin' is one of my favourite Japanese movies (maybe ever). I probably wrote about the movie many times before anyway hehe. I think I loved it so much when I watched it because I am going through a 'coming of age' phase in my life as well and questioning things like passion in life, dreams, love and my future were so spot on.
(That's how I first came across the awesome actor Kengo Kora)
Well but anyway besides a good story, script, cinematography, acting, you sure need damn good music for a good movie to be complete.
Self-titled movie theme song is by Asian Kung Fu Generation (nuff said). But what is also so beautiful is the instrumental music featured in the movie and they are produced by a soloist called Atsuhi Horie (who is from the band Straightener) who goes by the name of 'ent' for his solo project.
The movie released an instrumental soundtrack featuring all of ent's contributions to the movie and it is SO FUCKING AWESOME. It is always my go to music when I'm feeling all dreamy and surreal.
This video features some of his works. If you like it, go fucking download the movie soundtrack you'll love him. (:
Saturday, August 24, 2013
Just rewatched 'Ocean Heaven', a Chinese movie regarding a terminally ill father and his autistic son.
Cried my eyes out once again and filled up my dust bin with tons of tissue.
Although I think I cried the most during the Japanese movie 'Departures', a movie regarding the traditional encoffining ceremony where a young musician from Tokyo who returns to his hometown and ends up learning the art of being an mortician, Ocean Heaven definitely comes a close second.
And something to note is Joe Hisaishi did the music for both movies! No wonder hehe. Not only is Ocean Heaven an extremely meaningful movie, the cast displays a stellar performance, cinematography is beautiful because it's Christopher Doyle and it also has a very touching soundtrack.
After the movie I decided to youtube more about it and came across this: (prepare some tissues hehe)
Although I think I cried the most during the Japanese movie 'Departures', a movie regarding the traditional encoffining ceremony where a young musician from Tokyo who returns to his hometown and ends up learning the art of being an mortician, Ocean Heaven definitely comes a close second.
And something to note is Joe Hisaishi did the music for both movies! No wonder hehe. Not only is Ocean Heaven an extremely meaningful movie, the cast displays a stellar performance, cinematography is beautiful because it's Christopher Doyle and it also has a very touching soundtrack.
After the movie I decided to youtube more about it and came across this: (prepare some tissues hehe)
Thursday, August 01, 2013
Recently I've been listening to Placebo alot again.
They were a band of my childhood and was definitely one of the key bands which introduced me to 'alternative' music (other major bands in my life were Muse, Travis, Coldplay, Interpol and The Cranberries)
Over the years I started listening to newer bands and drifted slightly from these old classic bands and did not follow up well on their new releases (practically stopped listening to Placebo after their Meds album) but I will never forget how big a part of my adolescence they were and how they shaped the person I am now.
(:
And one of my favourite from their newer stuff.
They were a band of my childhood and was definitely one of the key bands which introduced me to 'alternative' music (other major bands in my life were Muse, Travis, Coldplay, Interpol and The Cranberries)
Over the years I started listening to newer bands and drifted slightly from these old classic bands and did not follow up well on their new releases (practically stopped listening to Placebo after their Meds album) but I will never forget how big a part of my adolescence they were and how they shaped the person I am now.
(:
And one of my favourite from their newer stuff.
Wednesday, July 17, 2013
Recently I started re-watching the Japanese drama 'Slow Dance'.
It was one of the Japanese dramas of my childhood though I definitely didn't really understand it when I was younger and it wasn't one of the dramas that left a very strong impression in my head.
It suddenly popped up again on one of the drama websites I go to and I thought it would be nice to re-watch it.
Such an appropriate period in my life to watch it. Stories about young adults and their struggles in pursuing their dreams and learning to love. SO MY KIND OF SHOW.
I feel revitalised and energised after watching the show. I can tell myself 'Don't be disheartened and just have patience. Don't succumb to finding the easy way out and giving up your happiness because of it.'
(:
Well, so I shall put my Korean shows on hold and finish 'Slow Dance' before moving on to 'Orange Days' and '69' which are also some awesome projects starring Tsumabuki Satoshi..
On the topic of Tsumabuki Satoshi, I freaking hate how I can't find a stream version of 'Villain' after all these years. SERIOUSLY MAN. Even Funshion or Youku also don't have what is this sia.
It was one of the Japanese dramas of my childhood though I definitely didn't really understand it when I was younger and it wasn't one of the dramas that left a very strong impression in my head.
It suddenly popped up again on one of the drama websites I go to and I thought it would be nice to re-watch it.
Such an appropriate period in my life to watch it. Stories about young adults and their struggles in pursuing their dreams and learning to love. SO MY KIND OF SHOW.
I feel revitalised and energised after watching the show. I can tell myself 'Don't be disheartened and just have patience. Don't succumb to finding the easy way out and giving up your happiness because of it.'
(:
Well, so I shall put my Korean shows on hold and finish 'Slow Dance' before moving on to 'Orange Days' and '69' which are also some awesome projects starring Tsumabuki Satoshi..
On the topic of Tsumabuki Satoshi, I freaking hate how I can't find a stream version of 'Villain' after all these years. SERIOUSLY MAN. Even Funshion or Youku also don't have what is this sia.
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
Ok geek moment coming up.
I just need to write this here and get it off my chest or I'll go crazyyyyyy.
Just found out one of my favourites Hidetoshi Nishijima is going to voice act as a key character in THE MOST ANTICIPATED ANIMATION (for me) 'The Wind Rises' from Hayao Miyazaki.
I've been waiting for this film for so god damn long! Information has been released that the film will open in Japan this month so I probably have a wait a whole damn year or something to see it in Singapore.
THAT IS IF IT COMES TO SINGAPORE. The demand for Japanese movies in Singapore is so damn low that often alot of the Japanese movies I want to watch just don't come to our shores :(
But since it's Hayao Miyazaki and probably the only Japanese director Singaporeans even know about (and Singaporeans probably only know Spirited Away which is damn sad ass cause honestly he has SO MANY OTHER GOOD FILMS TOO), I think the film should come to Singapore yayyyyyy.
I can't wait wheeeeeeee.
I just need to write this here and get it off my chest or I'll go crazyyyyyy.
Just found out one of my favourites Hidetoshi Nishijima is going to voice act as a key character in THE MOST ANTICIPATED ANIMATION (for me) 'The Wind Rises' from Hayao Miyazaki.
I've been waiting for this film for so god damn long! Information has been released that the film will open in Japan this month so I probably have a wait a whole damn year or something to see it in Singapore.
THAT IS IF IT COMES TO SINGAPORE. The demand for Japanese movies in Singapore is so damn low that often alot of the Japanese movies I want to watch just don't come to our shores :(
But since it's Hayao Miyazaki and probably the only Japanese director Singaporeans even know about (and Singaporeans probably only know Spirited Away which is damn sad ass cause honestly he has SO MANY OTHER GOOD FILMS TOO), I think the film should come to Singapore yayyyyyy.
I can't wait wheeeeeeee.
Saturday, July 06, 2013
Evening
What I read.
What I listen.
What I see.
All of them has a huge influence on what I think, how I feel and how I act.
What I listen.
What I see.
All of them has a huge influence on what I think, how I feel and how I act.
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Sunday, March 17, 2013
Nosaj Thing.
Favourite like electronic music ish Asian dude.
Super love his collaboration with Kazu Makino of Blonde Redhead.
All the dreamy goodness which makes it perfect for late night listening.
I was listening to it since a while back but didn't see the video until recently and I was SO BLOWN AWAY.
Favourite like electronic music ish Asian dude.
Super love his collaboration with Kazu Makino of Blonde Redhead.
All the dreamy goodness which makes it perfect for late night listening.
I was listening to it since a while back but didn't see the video until recently and I was SO BLOWN AWAY.
Sunday, February 03, 2013
Thursday, January 03, 2013
And i am on the train to Vienna to take my flight back to Singapore.
Can't quite figure out my feelings.
I know I will miss all this so much yet I am not filled with sadness because there is this feeling in my heart that I will see all of them again and it's just a temporary farewell (:
And when I am thinking I like to listen to music while doing so hehe.
Recently I have been listening to this Russian dude Evgeny Grinko.
I normally can't listen to instrumental music but besides Joe Hisaishi, this might be the only other instrumental musician that I can listen to over and over.
Can't quite figure out my feelings.
I know I will miss all this so much yet I am not filled with sadness because there is this feeling in my heart that I will see all of them again and it's just a temporary farewell (:
And when I am thinking I like to listen to music while doing so hehe.
Recently I have been listening to this Russian dude Evgeny Grinko.
I normally can't listen to instrumental music but besides Joe Hisaishi, this might be the only other instrumental musician that I can listen to over and over.