Today was Graduation Day from SRJC officially.
I guess I don't feel it now but I would probably look back with my fond memories of the people in the school friends and teachers alike.
Most will probably live on as but a memory.
Two years was really too short a time to be rooted and firm.
The non-religious atmosphere in SR gave room for more interaction without fear of crossing any religious borders.
The humble lot have made being in SR a decent stay.
And the zealous teachers deserve more pay.
My heart will always remain at SA,
But to the people I've known in SR, thank you.
2 more weeks to A'lvls and its all I've got. Perhaps I shouldn't look to the sky.
One has to be realistic when it comes to these things.
Its partly to ease the pressure and stress.
Besides my momentum during Mid-years was ruined by art coursework.
I guess I just let it slip.
What to do?
Whack lor, hopefully I still can attest to being a decent last minute chiongster :x
Luckily, I have a plan B lol...
When you start something you must always see it through... Thank you Ms Yeo for your words of wisdom. Hahah...
Friday, October 23, 2009
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Music. Simple and Effective.
Woah, finally a post that ISN'T about whining heh.
Steven Wilson said, "You don't write from the intellect, you write from the heart."
I think this sentence pretty much sums up his music. While his songs are not overly complicated or flashy. They are very rich in sound quality. The kinds of tones he uses, the effects.
Gavin Harrison, drummer of Porcupine Tree feels that technically played drums is just a regurgitation of hours of practice. He too uses simple beats that are unique and effective.
Being able to feel the emotion of a song as a whole, that is great. But playing a single note and doing the same is a whole different thing. That is why Porcupine Tree owns.
Every kind of instrument has the ability, if played well, to produce a certain emotion. And it does not require a whole line up of shred's, double pedals, arpeggios or that flashy sweep picking to make it sound good.
Which brings me to ask, where is today's music going? Pop Music as it were. A way to make music accessible to the masses. Thats why its called mainstream. It attempts to remove the elitist element. Just like Pop Art. True the concept is different, and interesting. But does it then have detrimental effects on the quality of music or art produced?
Then again, music is subjective. What genre do you like? Which can't you stand? So different genres cater to different needs. You may have your criticisms but you still have to be some what accepting. And if nothing else it sure as hell makes a lot of money.
Steven Wilson said, "You don't write from the intellect, you write from the heart."
I think this sentence pretty much sums up his music. While his songs are not overly complicated or flashy. They are very rich in sound quality. The kinds of tones he uses, the effects.
Gavin Harrison, drummer of Porcupine Tree feels that technically played drums is just a regurgitation of hours of practice. He too uses simple beats that are unique and effective.
Being able to feel the emotion of a song as a whole, that is great. But playing a single note and doing the same is a whole different thing. That is why Porcupine Tree owns.
Every kind of instrument has the ability, if played well, to produce a certain emotion. And it does not require a whole line up of shred's, double pedals, arpeggios or that flashy sweep picking to make it sound good.
Which brings me to ask, where is today's music going? Pop Music as it were. A way to make music accessible to the masses. Thats why its called mainstream. It attempts to remove the elitist element. Just like Pop Art. True the concept is different, and interesting. But does it then have detrimental effects on the quality of music or art produced?
Then again, music is subjective. What genre do you like? Which can't you stand? So different genres cater to different needs. You may have your criticisms but you still have to be some what accepting. And if nothing else it sure as hell makes a lot of money.
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