Heard this song on One Tree Hill and I'm hooked.

Jarrod Gorbel from The Honorary Title - I'll Do Better

Don't know why I really,really like the song though. Probably 'cause it seems as if he's been hurt and wrote a darn good song about it. Sad songs always make me happy. How ironic.

And the fact that he looked as hot as he sounded was a definite plus! gosh, that voice.

Soundtrack.

Jupiter Sunrise - Steal Me. I hate Jason Mraz but I like this. Shoot me.


Pinback - Fortress. On my must-hear playlist every single day. Gets me going somehow.

Birthdays are overrated.

This song is pretty eerie but I like it. It's the kind of song which you can't remember the main tune, but you can't stop listening to it again and again. I like it. 

Been up to a whole bunch of stuff lately. University, outings, aimless walks around town, public bus rides, window shopping, actual shopping, yada yada. The funny thing is I don't seem to be needing as much sleep as before. I sleep late and wake up early. Trust me, I've tried sleeping without setting my alarm and I'm still up by 7 or 8am. Mostly 7 ish now. Am I turning senile? What the nonsense. 

I used to dread the thought of turning old, which meant that I usually didn't look forward to birthdays. Hur. That's pretty weird, no? Birthdays are supposed to be all fun and joy and laughter and whatever happy word there is out there, but I just don't see it that way. I mean, there are plenty of joyous occasions happening throughout the year itself, right? Some are worthy of being labelled epic. Birthdays shouldn't be the highlight of the year. The entire year should be looked forward to. Anticipated. That's the way we should live. Yata!

I have a problem. 

Aha, don't worry it's not a drug problem, or something (JEEZ) It's just that I have this irritating habit of wanting to find the name of any new song I randomly hear on commercials, on the radio, in movie trailers, or even in the supermarket (you know, cold storage plays some pretty sweet tunes) So the other day at Far East I noticed (technically not noticed, since I heard not saw but err doesn't matter) that most of the shops were playing covers of current pop hits. It took me a while to realise that, though. You'll understand. First, check out one of the songs below. 

Yeah, I know. Sounds like the stuff they play at the Starbucks. Eheh. But admit it. Don't you actually like the music they play there? Suits the atmosphere and kinda enhances your java sipping experience. Haha. Despite how cheesy it sounds, it's true! 

They're a Filipino group that covers pop songs, Bossa Nova style. Was extremely difficult to look up anything about them though. Very new, I suppose. But they're managed by a Singaporean company. So I'm guessing they distribute it to the stores here for our shoppers' pleasure? Haha. 

New songs for my playlist! Nice.

What time is it?

Sum-mer time!

Err. Fail. Never mind. The point is,

It's time to switch up my music library to make space for some slick summery tunes. SXSW has plenty of awesome indie music up on Youtube. Why have I not seen this earlier? Gosh. It's like indie music porn there. Overloaded on raw, authentic music. Good stuff.

Now I feel like Lilo from that Disney movie.

I'm gonna dance someday, y'know?

dream 1 @ Yahoo! Video
 

What an NLT-filled week. First with Artie dancing in Glee. Like ZOMGSPIDERS! He's the most fantabulous dancer among all the Glee kids (trust me, I used to be so obsessed back in '08, jeez) and they are SO evil to put him in that wheelchair! Stupid fraks.

They must have this miraculous moment in the future (hopefully sooner) when Artie finally gets out of that chair. This is television, things can happen. 

Next is Travis Garland on American Idol. OMG that's the biggest platform to kick off one's career! Good for him, though I still sorta blame NLT's breakup on him. Hmmph. Anyway, hope we get to watch some NLT action on the stage. Beeteedubs, first time I'm watching Idol with enthusiasm this year. Sweet move, Idol.

Move aside, Vampire Weekend.

Two Door Cinema Club may very well be the next VW. Check it.


Or if you're feeling emo today, try All Time Low's Remembering Sunday.


This one's the original actually. With Juliet Simms. Now she's a screamer.


How would we survive without music, seriously.

Remember this? Even if you don't, I command you to watch all of it  NOW. Shoo. Pretty amazing stuff there.
How do people come up with any of that??? RIDONKULOUS.
Anyway, there's a new video up! The battle continues.

Come on, aren't you even remotely interested in how a guy could manage to play, let alone CONSTRUCT, a tune on GAMEBOY??? It's a friggin game console! Whoa.

Kinda feel like it don't make sense.

I know, I know, I'm a bloody hypocrite. I say I hate singers who autotune themselves but hey, everyone says stupid things sometimes, right? I can't get this song out of my head! Roped my sister in too. Now both of us are singing this song day and night. Even in the shower, before we sleep. Argh. Catchy tune, catchy lyrics. Gets me every darn time.

 The Ready Set - Love Like Woe (the video's just too cute so must feature on blog heh)

The other day I found Anya Marina's cover of T.I.'s Whatever You Like. On Myspace. Yeah, I just get a thrill finding random songs like that. After streaming it for a few seconds, my sister comes in and announces that she knows the song! How random. I ask her how. I mean, how would an 11 year old come across a song about sex, jets and booze??? So. Surprise, surprise. She won't tell. Kids and their secrets. Anyway, after some probing, found out the song was first played on an episode of Gossip Girl. Which she watched. Before I banned her from watching (long story). A little more googling and whaddayaknow. It was featured in the threesome scene?! The odd part is she remembers stuff like that. Fascinating.

Loved her song Satellite Heart from the New Moon soundtrack (one of the better ones actually) But from this video, she kinda freaks me out though.

AUTOTUNE OVERLOAD

My Oh My.

Four months left till doomsday. 

Say waht? Not another doomsday? I thought that was over a loooong time ago. 

Nah, I'm kidding. Sounds more dramatic if I call it that, anyway. The start of Uni! The dawn of a new era, the beginning of a new chapter in my life, etc etc. Ish, I have way too many corny lines in my system. My mom was all 'Wow, I finally have a daughter in university! So old already, blah blah blah' Heh, adults. (no I would prefer not to be labeled as an adult just yet as I'm technically still a teen, hello) It's a peculiar feeling, this bubbling excitement to return to school. It's like I feel kinda bored staying at home slacking away (not that I don't enjoy it) and would rather do something more productive (read: study) (my nerdy roots kick in, so waht?) But. I also don't want to leave this lovely home of mine that soon. No more indian food, Wii nights, Gurney outings, green tea ice cream! These are the little things that make me go Man, I miss that place. I probably won't get to stay here for almost a year, ever again. OMG sad thoughts go away.

Happy thoughts, now. I found so much new music online! Why have I not heard of Meg&Dia, The Academy Is, Julian Perretta, Neon Trees! I've seriously been living under a heavy, noise cancelling rock. Period. I've died and gone to music heaven (ouch, there goes another corny line) From now on, I shall not have any commercial radio music in my library. Not that I don't like them. Of course, they release catchy tunes that go straight to no. 1 and get stuck in your head forever. But you get enough of them on the radio already, isn't that right? Plus I wouldn't feel that bad if some big artist comes to Malaysia for a concert. Come on, they're already major superstars! They've got enough moolah to feed a third world country, I'm sure. More power to the new up and coming bands! Woohoo!

You're only as tall as your heart will let you be

The video's so short but the song kinda sticks on you. I can't stop listening to this guy. Christofer Drew, people. One man bands are so in right now. Owl City, anyone? Okay, maybe not so many. Heh. I love owls, but Owl City's so overrated. I mean, he doesn't actually sing and is autotuned most of the time. More like all the time. Sorry, but I'm not a fan. :/ The person who invented that horrible microphone should *&^%$! Stop corrupting the music industry. Let people do their thing and sing.

Beautiful girls, all over the world

I gotta feeling. That this song's gonna be all over the radio soon. Loves it. :)

I'm a little bit agitated

Wasted one day of my life yesterday. What was I up to?

Let's just say I attended an extremely lousy imitation of a seminar. Which I initially assumed was inclusive of a few informative talks by some lecturers, a tea break somewhere along the way, and maybe some motivational moments? Boy, was I in for a rude awakening. 

The so called lecturers were lousy right down to the Y. They hardly even taught anything useful, much less give info related to the course itself. Amazing, all they did was entertain the 40-odd people (which strangely included many ladies in their 40s) with their wise ass jokes. And imagine sitting through their 'threats' to punish us to a song for a total of 5 and a half hours. The term 'bad experience' would definitely be an understatement, to say the least. 

Hmm. I can't really divulge much in fear of being hunted down which will turn out to be a real ugly situation. So that's about all I'll reveal here. Though I'm still pretty pissed over the whole 'time wasted' issue. Plus I paid $1XX for that?! Hmph.

I love this guy. Interesting facts: 23 years, Swedish Idol runner-up, co-wrote V Factory's Lovestruck. 

His version of Viva La Vida is pretty awesome too.

MUST WATCH

Credits to Rickey.org:

Directed by James Frost, OK Go and Syyn Labs. Produced by Shirley Moyers. The official video for the recorded version of “This Too Shall Pass” off of the album “Of the Blue Colour of the Sky”. The video was filmed in a two story warehouse, in the Echo Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. The “machine” was designed and built by the band, along with members of Synn Labs ( http://syynlabs.com/ ) over the course of several months.

They should really get an award for this. Think of all the details, planning, testing. Man, I can go nuts making this.

This midwest town is gonna miss you

This guy/song/guy+song just makes me smile. Definitely goes on my HappySongs playlist. :)

I think I may have OCD.

Okay. I'm just gonna post some stuff I've been listening to here so I can find them again next time when I have one of  those 'what's that song again?' moments. Trust me, I do.

First off, Varsity Fanclub. I know, Erin's probably gonna blast me for putting this up since I basically became an anti-VFC fan after finding out they've made a cover of NLT's Like Dat. Grr. Stick to your own songs, will you? NLT may have been whack but to me, they still are the ultimate modern day boyband. Period. So go away haters.

Just kidding. :P (I bet nobody even gets what I'm rambling on here)

Original by NLT (RIP)



Cover by Varsity Fanclub


Ish. Geramnya.
Anyway. Life goes on.
I really really dig this next one. Cute and cheesy but totally not mainstream. Loves it.
Girl Like That - With lyrics!


And now. My new rebound band. V Factory!
(FANGIRL SCREAM)
With Asher Book from Fame! (you know, the one who sang Try?)
I quote fellow fangirl: 'The moment I saw Asher I blacked out and had to start watching it again'
LOL LOL LOL
V Factory - Lovestruck (Live)


Sick moves.
But no wait. They are funny people too! Check this out.


This is the kind of thing that makes me happy. Heh. I'm pretty easy to please.

Real life Barbies?

 

  

  

  

Dolls?

Nope. Just Girls Aloud.

Reminds me of a certain asian group, hmm. Super cute though.

Grammys

You know what? It's been raining award shows since Jan. And I sure had fun watching all those airbrushed celebs walking down the red carpet being critiqued by our favourite Enews correspondents. I absolutely enjoyed Joan Rivers on the Fashion Police, by the way. Call me a bimbo, but it's interesting (and funny) to see how celebs who are supposed to be the epitome of high fashion, get carried away with their stylist. Sometimes I'll just be like, WHAT. WERE. THEY. THINKING. Mouth open and everything. Even the girl on the street can dress better!

So let me have my say on the recent Grammys. Honestly, I love the show. Never missed a single one. The performances are always special, with remixed songs or even surprising pairings. You never know what they'll be throwing at you. This year's started pretty good, with Lady Gaga and Sir Elton John opening. You can never go wrong with Lady Gaga. She sings LIVE, for one. And the whole duet thingy was amazing. Was kinda distracted by the earring though. Heh.

 

He stole my art, he sto-o-ole my art

Beyonce was as bootylicious as ever. Thought she was gonna fall anytime in those heels. Eek. Wouldn't want a repeat of that. Hmm, what was next. Oh yeah, BEP. Heavy bass and dancing/jumping human boomboxes. Awesome. Don't really like their latest single Imma Be. Why must people use wrong grammar in songs? It's cool, really? Don't know about that. My dad was definitely puzzled. 

And then there was T Swizzle. Aka Taylor Swift. Oh yeah, there wasn't a Kanye in sight. Interesting. She was a little blah, not in her usual glittery outfits. Was a little surprised she took home the big one, Best Album. I bet all those other nominees were shocked too, having lost to 19 year old Taylor. Well, I guess it pays to write your own songs. Kudos to her for that.

Very 'chao lao'. Heh.

The MJ tribute was just weird. In 3D?! Come on, the success of Avatar doesn't mean that anything would look better in 3D. Instead, the celebs just looked awkward in those glasses. Trying to look cool too. Not right lah. Should be available ONLY in theatres near you.