Archive for January, 2007
Last few weeks have been a whirlwind of frustration and illumination. I realize that that’s not a very common combination, but many things happen over the courses of just a few days.
Select Start played some very successful shows in Jacksonville and Orlando. There are videos available on YouTube.
I got to play a Wii. I am in love. The thing is brilliant.
Also saw Pan’s Labyrinth and The Science of Sleep. Both films were well worth seeing. But make sure to see them in the right audience. Otherwise, the entire atmosphere of the film(s) are destroyed.
Have also performed for two very different masterclasses - one for Prof. Charles Castleman of the Eastman School of Music and the other for the first violinist and cellist of the Turtle Island String Quartet. The fact is not easy to admit, but I enjoyed the latter masterclass (which was actually more like a workshop) more. The musicians were so open and engaging in both their demonstrations and descriptions. The entire two hours were impressive, inspiring, and encouraging.
The entire experience was not unlike my time spent performing with Jacare Brazil and working with Skye Steele. I saw yet again another view of that musical world I have so longed to immerse myself in, and if I’m dreaming hard enough, maybe perform well in.
Next few weeks are filled with orchestra gigs so who knows when I’ll be able to update this again.
In the meantime, though - as promised - some music to tide us all over: (uploaded onto Savefile.com - apologies if there are any problems)
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+[Meu Esquema ] - Mundo Livre S.A.
——Okey - REALLY old school Brazilian manguebeat, but this is such a beautiful song that I can’t resist it and must find more music by them..
from Ragnarok Online II:
——Kanno’s work for this game is just flat out amazing. Take a listen. You won’t regret it. These songs are some of my favourites from a fan-made client rip. Credits go to ragnarok2.jurrie.net.
+[Intro] - Yoko Kanno
+[Hodo] - Yoko Kanno
+[Clap Walk] - Yoko Kanno
+[Averro Reinhold] - Yoko Kanno
January 27 2007 | films and games and music | 2 Comments »
University of Florida FTW! YAAAAY!!!!
Okey. So I totally gave away my location there. But it’s worth it. For once, I am feeling the slightest hint of an overall-school (meaning all of the university, not just the music school) pride.
There was this excitement in the air ALL DAY and I couldn’t get my brain to wrap around the possibility of us winning, but we freaking trampled them and it was amazing.
People were setting off fireworks for every touchdown/score, but they didn’t set any off for the last two scores. My roommate thinks that they ran out because they didn’t expect such a high score.
What a “Cinderella story” eh?
Totally exciting night, even if I was watching the game by myself for the entire first three quarters.
School people just might be super crazy for a while…
Part of me wished I’d was partied and joined in on all the craziness all over Gainesville…but most of me is okey with the calm quiet and observant night I had.
What is it about sports that makes it so unifying?
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As you can see, got a custom banner up. It looks a lot prettier than I expected it to turn out so I’m rather pleased with the outcome. Image from Yukiru Sugisaki’s Megami Kohousei.
January 09 2007 | Uncategorized | 2 Comments »
Title’s slightly inappropriate given the surprise I received upon discovering that my site was…different than when I’d last left it. Did someone hack? Hmm….
Well, the theme’s been changed and some things shuffled around. I’m liking this new setup. So I shall leave it for a bit until I can create a nice banner of my own.
I have been in this coffee shop wrangling life for far too long. I can feel the wrath of the baristas settling upon me. Must dash. kya~~
By the way, the music for the upcoming Ragnarok Online II, in case you haven’t heard yet, is written by Yoko Kanno and it is beautiful. Abso-damn-lutely beautiful. *squee*
I shall post a sample or two forthcoming.
January 08 2007 | Uncategorized | 4 Comments »
soundtrack: Endless World - DragonQuest String Quartet - DragonQuest II - Koichi Sugiyama
I think that Heaven has a library which houses all materials that ever were, are, and shall be. That way, if you die before you get to read the end of the Harry Potter series, you’ll still get to know what happens.
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Change is an amazing thing.
Best wishes for a happy and healthy and wonderfully awesome new year!
January 01 2007 | Uncategorized | 2 Comments »
