September 2004 Archives

Mini update:
This is long overdue. But nevertheless, here's my promise to put up the link to the recorded version of LGF's radio interview and debut on national radio (Dongli FM88.3)

On another note, I realised that I haven't been posting any pics or using my digicam for a while now...perhaps it's due to the absence of gigs/performances, growing my hair longer (and not visiting the salon) or maybe just plain lazy. Somehow, I need to get back this aspect of my life...cos whenever I take pictures, it's like capturing part of my life in that instance...and every reflection skipped means a part of the memory being lost. Shall contemplate on something soon.

Have you wondered why you lived by certain principles? And do those principles make you a better person or someone of certain integrity? Of course, it depends on what principles you live by. But do you sometimes doubt your own principles of doing things? As I watched Troy on DVD last night with my bro (yes, I'm slow on movies), it wasn't Brad Pitt's naked butt or Orlando Bloom's pretty face that intrigued me, but more of the men's 'code of honour'. It's quite amazing that the warring parties could actually stopped fighting and let their 'Champions' decide the rounds in the middle of the battle, how they'd let the opposing parties collect their own troops' corpses, and respect the war-free 12-day solemn for the Prince's death, etc. It's about respect, code of honour, and of course, principles. However, there's always the adverse effects of blindly following a set of principles...many times, it's the pride and ego that drives us to do that even though we know that what we do may not be the best solutions, etc. Damn...this is getting philosophical...hahaha. These thoughts are sparked whenever I reached crossroads between my decision-making and adhering to my principles. Perhaps, I'll be seeking more advice from my conscience, responsibility, patience, and a few more buddies ;)

I've got an annoucement to make!

My band, LGF's debut indie single "Kero Kero" will be played on radio, Dongli FM88.3 tomorrow morning (Wed, 22/9) between 11.00 to 11.30am. This will mean that LGF will be heard on national radio for the first time! :) There will be a brief phone chat session with our vocalist, Emi as well too.

You can catch it live on the webcast

So, if you've not heard how LGF sounds like, here's your chance ;) And do let us know what you think, yah?

I'm pissed and tired of all the dirty methods those drugs/viagra/porn/casino companies utilise to advertise their products. Deleting daily spam mail in my Pacific Internet account is already a pain in the ass (I use the web-based to minimise the risk of viruses, so there's no filter function) and now they come up with a method of posting their advertisements in my blog comments!!! They're so bloody brillant that they can complete all the fields with fake entries, so disallowing anonymous comments will not deter them from spamming my comments box. Even ip address blocking doesn't help. They use dynamic ip addresses that changes everytime....Grrrr.

So, the only solution right now is to close off the comments for every entry. And I painstakingly did that (have to manually click the option for every entry). Luckily, I have only 72 entries in total. The downside is that, genuine readers won't be able to post their comments in my previous entries (you can still read the comments though).

So, from now onwards, only the current entry will allow comments. And it's much easier for me to monitor that way. Hmm...I'm wondering whether all these unorthodox marketing is legal...if it is, I just might deploy their methods to advertise my band activities in the future *LOL*

I'd tell you, retail therapy really works. Not just for ladies but for guys as well. I just blew another $565 on a Sennheiser wireless system (waiting for the package to arrive). Now I'll only have to master those 360 spins, guitar flips, somersaults and what-nots... And I can run up to a cute babe in the audience, get down on my knees and play my solos *lol*

Ok...jokes aside. Sometimes I do ponder on whether I'm spending too much in my own indulgence. I've spent thousands on guitars, effects pedals and other gear (and I don't think it's stopping!). While it's no doubt that music is my passion and there are justifications (I think) to my spending, I'd wonder what difference would my life be if the money, time and effort is spent on something else. Maybe that'll translate to having a new hobby/sport, travelling, partying/nightlife, etc? It's all about resources allocation/management I guess. Currently, my focus is on music. Writing, recording, jamming, performing...and I do get a lot of satisfaction and self-achievement out of these activities. It can be said that I enjoy every minute of it. But still, I yearn for more...More non-music related activities. Will I be able to find the time and money for that? I seriously don't know. And what about a relationship? That'd sound nice. But again, I don't know if I can handle it when it comes.

On another note, I came across a young, good-looking chap last night...great guitar-playing skills, studying in a Uni while earning pocket money being a part-time musician, has a band and a beautiful girlfriend...and I can't help thinking of this Rod Stewart song:

Some guys Have All The Luck
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*Some guys have all the luck
Some guys have all the pain
Some guys get all the breaks
Some guys do nothing but complain

Alone in a crowd on a bus after work and I'm dreaming
The guy next to me has a girl in his arms
My arms are empty
How does it feel
When the girl next to you says she loves you
Feels so unfair
When there's love everywhere
And there's none for me (Repeat *)

Someone to take
On a walk by the lake
Lord, let it be me
Someone who's shy
Someone who'd cry at sad movies
I know I would die if I ever found you
You was fooling me
You're just a dream
And as real as it seems
I ain't that lucky (Repeat *)

All of my friends have a ring on their finger
They've someone
Someone to care for them
It ain't fair
I've got no one
The car overheated
I called up and pleaded
There's help on the way
I called you collect
You did not accept
You had nothing to say (Repeat *)

But if you were here with me
I'd feel so happy I could cry
You are so dear to me
I just can't let you say goodbye

Hmm...I think I've decided to give up the search for a lefty Fender Jaguar. No matter how reluctant it feels, I reckon I don't need another guitar for I have 3 of them already...and besides, I can put the money for better uses...like for the recording of my band's EP/album and/or even a wireless system to enhance my live performances.

Even though the temptation of owning a vintage guitar is quite a thrill, to put at least $3000+ into a guitar at this point of time is not a very sound thing to do...I can do much more with that money.

And to all those who joined in my search for a lefty Jaguar, thank you so much, but the search is over (Maybe I should put it on my 'wishlist' now... Hahaha!). Any contributions to 'Help-Chun-Get-A-Lefty-Jaguar' fund is still welcomed though *lol*

Talking about the search being over, I remember this song which I heard quite often when I was younger...nice lyrics and tune:

The Search Is Over - Survivor

How can I convince you
what you see is real
Who am I to blame you
for doubting what you feel
I was always reachin',
you were just a girl I knew
I took for granted the friend I have in you

I was living for a dream,
loving for a moment
Taking on the world,
that was just my style
Now I look into your eyes,
I can see forever
The search is over,
you were with me all the while

Can we last forever,
will we fall apart
At times it's so confusing,
the questions of the heart
You followed me through changes,
and patiently you'd wait
Till I came to my senses,
through some miracle of fate

I was living for a dream,
loving for a moment
Taking on the world,
that was just my style
Now I look into your eyes,
I can see forever
The search is over,
you were with me all the while

Now the miles stretch out behind me,
loves that I have lost
Broken hearts lie victims of the game
Then good luck,
it finally stuck like lightning from the blue
Every highway's leading me back to you
Now at last I hold you,
now all is said and done
The search has come full circle,
our destinies are one
So if you ever loved me,
show me that you give a damn
You'll know for certain the man I really am

I was living for a dream,
loving for a moment
Taking on the world,
that was just my style
When I touched your hand,
I could hear you whisper
The search is over,
love was right before my eyes