Memories through music

I am in nostalgic mood. After done working on my report, I youtube songs over and over. In fact, I'm just done watching Spice Girls Documentary.

Spice Girls always have a special place in my heart. I have their CD, greatest hit and a tape which I still keep. In fact, I can sing almost all their songs. And I even have one Victoria Beckham's song on my PC. A mind of its own is a very good song, you should check it out.

Another pop Band I like is Backstreet Boys. I don't have any word to say than just liking them. Like the Spice Girls, there came around the same time (BB GG Boom!) And just like the girls, they all have unique personalities. And unlike *NSYNC, all five actually sing!.

I'm just saying that listening to those music bring a big smile to my face. Now I can understand how my mom feels when she played her music.

For me, music is like a space. Probably the smallest space where people look for comfort. It's testy, it's everywhere regardless of surroundings.

Actually, what drives me into writing this blog is because I am listening to NKOTB mix on youtube. I don't know much about them except for the fact that they are very famous in the late 80's. They reunite 2 years ago and the reception was very overwhelming. Seeing them dance in their late 30's brought a smile on my face. It might be true that you can never leave the kid inside of you.

I think NKOTB music is very edgy. I may not know any of the band member, except Joey McIntyre, but they do have a RAPPER!!! Great!

Finally, It's a pop culture that evolves in time. Every history in the era is defined by pop music.


But don't get me wrong here, all right? I mean, I still have a diverse range in musical taste. One they I might turn into so pop, the next I just when totally hard rock, or just in between.

But anyway, if I could describe my music taste, I would say I like "adult alternative". Not too electric, not too hard, not too R&B, just pure rock.

Here are lists of latest music on my youtube collection:

Thinking of You - Katy Perry



I really love this song, I'm just not into her pin-up girl image. I thought it was manufactured, but isn't everything manufactured these days. It is a way to characterize your image together with the music, making it looks more interesting. Few days ago I was criticizing "Alejandro" by Lady Gaga as just a simple pop song, not up to Gaga's standard. But the video keeps people interested.

Lightening Crashes - Live



I simply love this song. It's just so full of emotion. While I am trying to understand the lyrics, it was the music that moves me. I guess that's what Rock means. It doesn't have to riff guitars or rolling drums. Rock is about expressing your feeling to the fullness. I have so many songs on the list that fall on this category. That reason alone makes singer-songwriter like Jewel and Sarah McLachlan a rocker, even though their songs never really have aggressive attitude toward anything, they're all just well expressive.

Presenting......and ENGLISH

Yesterday I was having a presentation of my life. Yes! the 1st thesis review. It went quite well. However, I came up jumping in a conclusion too soon. So an excuse? I was saving myself, hall of fame is one of the idea I might include it on my design.

My next work is consulting with Aj. Mike. But before that, I have to decide what I should discuss about, and my next move will be.

Today is the day of my rest. I decided it is ok to work on weekends, as long as you have a day in a week to rest.

So what did I do today? sleep alot, have meals, went to a bank but end up paying nothing. And I exercised.....go back to my normal routines. I realized just how much I miss exercising because my fitness level has been down after a week of not exercising at all.

Then I watched a much anticipated movie, the count of monte cristo, for a 2nd time. The last time I watched it, I think it was when the protagonist was not best known for protraying Jesus yet, or the movie just hadn't come out. What I remembered from that time was the plot and fun I had watching it, but I didn't remember the details. Partly because I was watching it without subtitles in order to practice my English as well.

So the second time, I do the same, hoping I could grasp some more story because my English has improved so much since I began college.

The result of watching the movie made me realize that my listening skills still need improvement. I still grasp some of the dialogue, but very few when compare to recent movies I watch such as Angel Eyes, or even Salt. I don't want to blame the skittish French-English accent, but I'm just not good enough, that's all.

Maybe that's the reason why I own so many DVDs because I can easily watch the movie the second time around just to hone my skills. I still plan on owning more DVDs, but I should finish watching the ones I haven't watched first. And part of my collection will definately include Angel Eyes and Count of Monte Cristo as well.

Now, back to the movie, I thought it was great. Although it was long(131 min.), it doesn't feel as long as Inception whose duration is definitely longer. However, watching this movie makes me hungry for the novel, because I need more details!!!! But the truth is probably because my English was so bad I couldn't quite catch it up. I mean, it could have a better ending, (the following lines contain spoil!!!!!!) I wish Mondego could had kill himself instead of dying on Dantes' sward, even though it looked like Edmond didn't mean to. And Edmond may end up alone instead of reuniting with his family. But this is a way of Hollywood telling the story, they changed a great novel for a screenplay a lot so that the movie can be finished within 2.30 hours. I feel like there are more stories to be told, I can feel his revenge, but I want more!!!

BTW, I think I had a greater time watching it the first time around, probably because I don't know the background story of The Count of Monte Cristo at all.
Last but not least, I think Jim Caviezel is hot!!!, great performance, very memorable!!(anything other than Jesus of course.) He's a perfect Edmond Dantes. Guy Pearce is a great villain, no wonder why he turn down the lead role in the first place, he just enjoyed playing the bad guy too much. I still remember him in Factory Girl, his portrayal of Andy Warhol still creeps me out after all these years.

A highly recommended movie for those who love a real good revenge story!