AhDoe – Music as an International Language

I heard this song coincidently in my car in one sweet day, but I was not planning for any sweet escape like what Ms Gwen Stefani did with Akon. Of course, I guess that is the consequence of being too lonely for Akon.

Am I nuts or what??? *Knock knock*

At least I am honest with the first sentence: I really heard it in my car.

Gwen’s voice is so unique that you’d hardly mistaken it for another person. She is so unique and cool, especially her accent. Unfortunately, I did not go to any of her concerts before, although I knew that they are quite reachable for me (as far as I know of, she sang in Malaysia and Singapore this year). There is news about Muslims organization (singular or plural form? Excuse me for my bad memory) that protested against her over-exposed costumes and requested the authority to ban her concert unless she promises to be more conservative.

In the end….Gwen Stefani sang in Malaysia, of course…in an obedient manner….(Quite hard to imagine)

However, she told the press that she had fun in her Singapore Concert. By the way, she brought her baby along as well…how cute!

“4 in the morning” is from “The sweet escape” album, which impressed me with its groove and rapping part…yo yo yo!!! You know, it’s something new for me to write the chorus with 90% identical notes. If you really sing it without any background music or accompaniment, it’d be boring…

But I think it’s fun!

Wanna try it out?

(more…)

Oh my God! Corrinne May is a Singaporean Chinese!

That’s amazing isn’t it? If you have heard her songs, I bet you can’t tell that she is a Chinese.

Just saw her on the MyNewspaper.

So sorry, it’s in Chinese, I will translate it into English for your convenience. 🙂

(Can I get any translation jobs in the future?)

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Dempsey Road is no stranger to Singaporeans. There are wine cellars and restaurants here. This place is filled with countryside atmosphere instead of the suffocating forests of skyscrapers.

Block 8th till 11th has been acquired by Country City Investment and developed into a unique spot for working and living. It’s named “Dempsey Hill”.

Currently residing in L.A. US, Corrinne May came back to Singapore for the release of her 4th album “Beautiful Seed”. Mynewspaper invited her to discover the joy of life at Dempsey Hill during her break.

Corrinne May started her singing career in US, year 2000. Some famous songs from her are “Fly Away” and “Safe in a CrazyWorld”. Her low-pitched and powerful voice touched many fans.

There are numerous Corrinne’s fans around me (The reporter) and they felt that her voice has healing-ability. It’s relieving and comfortable after listening to her voice despite of the frustration and stress resulted from a hard day.

After graduating for NUS, Corrinne further studied Music in Boston. I think that she is quite mysterious because she can be hardly seen in the local for the past 10 years.

“Mysterious? Actually not, just that I seldom return to Singapore, but I will go home at least once a year to visit my parents, relatives and friends. My life is plain, my daily routine is composing, working, sleeping for more than 8 hours, keeping myself optimistic and praying hard.”

“This album is named as “Beautiful Seed” because the concept of seed is often forgotten. Even the tiniest, unobvious object plays a big role.”

“The initial point of our life is a seed. I hope to write songs that bring optimism and hope to people. My songs are very organic, original and fulfils the definition of seeds.”

About her favourite song in her album, she recommends “City of Angles” that depicts the bright, shiny side against the poor, fallen side of L.A. “Five loaves and Two Fishes” is another favourite song, inspired by her favourite fable in the Bible.

On the very day during photography session, that was her first time to Dempsey Road.

“I think this place is beautiful and comfortable. It doesn’t feel so Singapore. It’s a pity that we are short of time today, I will come back in future during my spare time.”

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I first heard her “On the Side of Me” at Class 95 and started to pay attention to this female singer. To my surprise, she is not as famous as some other singers whose songs were repeatedly played at the same radio station. Anyway, I waited for her songs everyday.

Today, she appeared in the newspaper, and to my surprise, she is from Singapore!

Well done! She is another precious (No, not that Sm顧ol in LOTR) of Singapore….