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Dervish

21-09-2010, 06:28 PM

Zee Avi is just 23 but she's an old soul. A huge talent in a petite frame bringing a universal message from the unlikely birthplace of Borneo, an ancient island east of Malaysia which remains an untouched, natural paradise, an apt description of her songs.

How Avi came to record her debut album in L.A., the first joint release from Ian Montone's Monotone Label and Jack Johnson's Brushfire Records, is a true 21st century tale of the way the Internet has transformed the music business and shrunk the globe in the process.

Born in the tiny town of Miri in Sarawak on the island of Borneo, Zee grew up near the South China Sea in a liberal, encouraging household where her father owned an energy consultancy. "I was bred to be a lawyer," she says, but music was in her blood. Her father's father sang and played double-bass, accordion, violin and guitar in bands.

At age 12, Zee moved from Borneo to Kuala Lumpur where she has been based since. At 17, Zee started locking herself in a room for hours on end to learn to play guitar. Guitar took a back seat for 4 years while she was studying fashion design in London. When she returned to Kuala Lumpur, she picked the instrument back up and began writing songs and performing with a band.

Zee began recording her songs on a webcam and posting them on YouTube for a friend to hear. "I remember getting so excited when there was one new comment from some random person I didn't know... One read 'I'm lost for words - I shall favorite it and ponder if that's OK,' " which was written by Kris Rowley, a U.K. singer-songwriter with a YouTube following under the name Zzzzzzzzap. He began posting her videos on his site, which began a viral snowball effect.

The day before her 22nd birthday, Zee posted what she intended to be "my last video," a holiday song, "No Christmas for Me." By the time she checked her e-mail Avi had almost 3,000 messages including a slew of label offers. One email came from Ian Montone, who had been shown the YouTube clip by Raconteurs' drummer, Patrick Keeler, prompting Montone to get in touch and offer to release her music on the Monotone Label.

Before she knew it Zee was on a plane to L.A. to record her debut with producer Robert Carranza at Brushfire's Solar Powered Plastic Plant. "No Christmas for Me" was then featured on the holiday charity album, This Warm December, A Brushfire Holiday, Vol. 1.

coleslaw

21-09-2010, 07:19 PM

talented lady....
why don't you turn this thread into support of local acts..we have lots..the likes of najwa, yuna and so on...

Sentinel

21-09-2010, 07:38 PM

Dervish

21-09-2010, 08:00 PM

*LOL*....Thanks Sentinel, for this hilarious piece. This guy is creative...:D:D

I googled the man himself and discovered he's the same man who wrote that Ai-yo-yo Samy song in the 90s. No other information available. Anyone who knows anything about the singer are welcomed to share.

Dervish

21-09-2010, 08:26 PM

"Bomoh" also by Hang Mokhtar

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akiyoshi

21-09-2010, 09:48 PM

kuma

22-09-2010, 02:01 AM

Anyone who knows anything about the singer are welcomed to share.

Melaka born, he has been singing for over 20 years but lacked publicity. He even has gone to the extend where he has recorded his own album in his own mini studio at home. :D

He then makes CD's and sell them to his Fans over the Internet....amazing guy :)

He became popular after doing duets with Datin Orkid Abdullah, Zaiton Sameon and Aspalela Abdullah.

Hang Mokhtar & Datin Orkid Abdullah sing Joget Kopi
[Click Play...see Arrows]

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Visit Hang Mokhtar's Blog (http://hangmokhtar.blogspot.com/)

Dervish

22-09-2010, 09:53 AM

talented lady....
why don't you turn this thread into support of local acts..we have lots..the likes of najwa, yuna and so on...
Appreciate if you can help out there because, truth be told, :D...I've never heard of these two....(never used to think much of local singers, beg your pardon..:D )

Dervish

22-09-2010, 09:58 AM

Thanks venuspop for loading Zee Avi's "bitter heart" n her introduction ... though clip was not accessible directly. Had to go to youtube.
Had heard the song before and loved it - had no idea that it was a local talent ! Amazing soulful voice.
Agree, akiyoshi. Do check out her other songs. I like her "arrangement" And she's far, far better than Ning Baizuri, IMHO.

"Bitter Heart", I was told, had been used in a number of commercials abroad.

Strange, that you are not able to access the clip directly. Why, Sentinel had the exact complaint too. :( Did you also see some Chinese words? If so, what does it say?

I have no problem at all accessing all the youtube videos embedded here.

Dervish

22-09-2010, 10:02 AM

Melaka born, he has been singing for over 20 years but lacked publicity. He even has gone to the extend where he has recorded his own album in his own mini studio at home. :D

He then makes CD's and sell them to his Fans over the Internet....amazing guy :)

He became popular after doing duets with Datin Orkid Abdullah, Zaiton Sameon and Aspalela Abdullah.

Thanks Kuma, for sharing. :D:D Have never heard of this man before...:D

Dervish

22-09-2010, 01:15 PM

Ahhh! Youtube and the Internet.... entertaining me with awesomeness :)
Yes, Kuma, you are right. I just discovered another video by the guy who acted as BIFF in "Back To The Future". Embedding the video here so you can also be entertained. :D:D

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akiyoshi

22-09-2010, 03:01 PM

Agree, akiyoshi. Do check out her other songs. I like her "arrangement" And she's far, far better than Ning Baizuri, IMHO.

"Bitter Heart", I was told, had been used in a number of commercials abroad.

Strange, that you are not able to access the clip directly. Why, Sentinel had the exact complaint too. :( Did you also see some Chinese words? If so, what does it say?

I have no problem at all accessing all the youtube videos embedded here.

Nope, no Chinese words. Something like .." contains UMG content can't playback ..Watch at Youtube"
and clicking that opens up a youtube session with that clip.

Zee Avi is a natural, yes definitely better than Ning.

marc0

22-09-2010, 09:47 PM

"This video contains content from UMG, who has blocked it from display on this website."
-An increasing number of ppl are experiencing this problem. I have however never had this problem with any of venuspop's youtube videos. :D

It is not the 'arrangement' but Zee Avi's style, kinda bouncy raggae-ish feel to her songs that is reminiscent of Jason Mraz. Who knows, maybe Zee Avi was influenced by the likes of Colbie Caillat and Jason Mraz.

Songs affect us in a myriad of ways and this one just makes me feel good, rather uplifting. :)

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Not a song but an instrumental featuring Pachelbel's masterpiece 'Canon in D' a brilliant piece of music. This commercial made me smile!

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Dervish

22-09-2010, 09:52 PM

It is not the 'arrangement' but Zee Avi's style, kinda bouncy raggae-ish feel to her songs that is reminiscent of Jason Mraz. Who knows, maybe Zee Avi was influenced by the likes of Colbie Caillat and Jason Mraz.

Songs affect us in a myriad of ways and this one just makes me feel good, rather uplifting. :)

Gee, Marc0, thanks for coming by. You've described her style beautifully, me thinks.

And yes, Jason Mraz's "I'm Yours" was one of my all time favourites, like 2 years ago? Here's another piece from him which I absolutely adore.

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kuma

23-09-2010, 12:19 AM

Quote:
Not a song but an instrumental featuring Pachelbel's masterpiece 'Canon in D' a brilliant piece of music. This commercial made me smile!

Amazing commercial for Pantene....4 mins plus too :) ...brilliant, is that Thai?...they must do such commercials here...definitely will motivate our young!

Dervish

23-09-2010, 09:34 AM

Marco

Whoa!! ~~~ That Pantene commercial was something else! And moving too. Truly, Pachelbel's 'Canon in D' is just the best, the masterpiece of the millennium, me thinks*

BTW, nemo me impune lacessit? :D:D:D

Dervish

23-09-2010, 05:39 PM

Another fun song. Took me a few years to quit humming this one. :D

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marc0

23-09-2010, 06:11 PM

Amazing commercial for Pantene....4 mins plus too ...brilliant, is that Thai?...they must do such commercials here...definitely will motivate our young!
Yes I think it's in Thai. One name springs to mind ...who could come out with such inspirational commercials but unfortunately her genius is no longer with us, Yasmin Ahmad.
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@venuspop:
Its a thin fine line between fun songs and funny songs! Maybe you should have named your thread 'Great songs' or even 'Timeless songs'. ;)

I think most of you already know this one already but it's still good for a laugh! :D

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Dervish

23-09-2010, 06:26 PM

*ROTFLMAO* --- I can't believe I'd just spent the last 3:28 minutes of my time being steadily horrified by this 'entertainer'.....*LOL*......It's people like him who makes me contemptuous towards karaoke in general. Yes, it is good for laughs but the singer had better not entertain any other aspiration. (And no, I haven't seen this before)..thanks for sharing....:D

"Fun" - "Funny" ~~~ makes little difference to me. Bottom line is entertainment.

Dervish

23-09-2010, 08:33 PM

Another nice piece from Zee Awi. Must admit I'm really impressed with her.

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marc0

23-09-2010, 10:05 PM

Zee Avi has a very soothing & pleasant voice, and she writes some very catchy melodies. Nice!
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Against impossible odds. An indomitable spirit rising up against adversity. :)

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Dervish

24-09-2010, 11:50 AM

AWEsome!! My goose bumps were up as I watched him play, and that only happens when I'm awed big-time. Having seen that, I know I should quit whining and complaining. Just curious. What happened in the end? Did he win the award?

Meanwhile, here's another fun song from the 4 Non Blondes' "What's Going On". Still love this piece even after all this time.

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loderunner

24-09-2010, 01:47 PM

Fun Song = catchy tune?

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loderunner

24-09-2010, 01:50 PM

I think most of you already know this one already but it's still good for a laugh! :D

Yes. Still is.

akiyoshi

24-09-2010, 05:28 PM

loderunner, that lemon tree video was REALLLY cute !

marc0

24-09-2010, 10:14 PM

Although 4 Non Blondes' "What's Going On" was a one hit wonder it was and still is a great song.

That 'Lemon Tree' animation is cool!
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I wonder how many know Jacky Chan is a pretty decent singer? :)

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loderunner

25-09-2010, 12:44 PM

Marco - Never knew Jacky can sing that well. Here's a catchy tune in cartoon for "kids" :)

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loderunner

25-09-2010, 02:16 PM

Dervish

25-09-2010, 04:25 PM

Should have named this thread Fun and Great Songs. That way, it'll cover a greater scope. Oh well, here's "To the Moon and Back" by Savage Garden, a fun song, if haunting..:D

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And here's another catchy fun song.

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Doodles

25-09-2010, 10:54 PM

marc0

30-09-2010, 09:03 PM

I had never heard of the group Aqua nor the song Barbie Girl until about 3 years ago when someone brought to my attention the song Turn back time. I thought it was just quite ok. Then I heard the song Back to the 80's and read that Aqua was trying to make a comeback. They announced a reunion tour in 2007. I love the lyrics of Back to the 80's especially the part about Michael Jackson! :D Since then I have fallen in love with the group and another song of theirs Aquarius.

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Dervish

30-09-2010, 09:40 PM

I'd never used to think much of Aqua. Thought they only had that one hit "Barbie Girl" which didn't last very long, catchy song that doesn't impress. Used to find her voice annoying. But this one you posted, "Aquarius", hmm....nice. I think she should stick to the slower numbers. :D

And here's another favorite of mine from Jason Mraz:
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Dervish

01-10-2010, 10:08 PM

Shakira ft. Freshlyground - Waka Waka (This Time for Africa) (The Official 2010 FIFA World Cup Song)

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Doodles

01-10-2010, 10:10 PM

Thanks, Venus, for the Shakira gem.

loderunner

02-10-2010, 10:14 AM

marc0

04-10-2010, 08:39 PM

Shakira ft. Freshlyground - Waka Waka (This Time for Africa) (The Official 2010 FIFA World Cup Song)

I still prefer her Whenever wherever which has this raw primal sensuality about it. I am talking about the video of course. :D

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Here is a song for alcoholics from Liz Phair, Table For One. Nice melody and lyrics but Liz can also be very crude in her song titles as evident in F**k And Run! :p

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Dervish

04-10-2010, 10:04 PM

Yes, Shakira's "Whenever wherever" is truly something else. There's something about her vocals which reminded me of another old singer in the 80s. Is it Alanis Morissette?

"Table For One", love the melody. Thanks. Haven't heard this before.

Another 80s favorite of mine. Madonna's "Take A Bow". She's controversial, but she does deliver.

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Dervish

05-10-2010, 09:27 AM

Another singer you'd want to watch out for, Doodles :-

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Doodles

05-10-2010, 11:47 AM

Dervish

05-10-2010, 12:01 PM

Nice tune. I like it. Have always enjoyed the music of Jason Mraz. Fresh and certainly not boring. As for Colbie..well, the clue came TOO late!! :D:D
The clue didn't come too late. You did! :D:D

Doodles

05-10-2010, 12:10 PM

:D :D

marc0

06-10-2010, 05:58 PM

The virtuosity of Jake Shimabukuro on the George Harrison classic "While my Guitar Gently Weeps"

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marc0

07-10-2010, 12:01 AM

Dervish

07-10-2010, 10:21 AM

marc0

Thanks for Jake Shimabukuro's beautiful piece. After this, I'll never look at a 4 string ukulele the same way again. It IS 4 strings isn't it? I froze the frames to check. No wonder ukulele is so 'in' these days.

Dervish

07-10-2010, 11:17 AM

marc0

08-10-2010, 06:46 PM

Dervish

08-10-2010, 06:55 PM

Kitaro, yes!! I've forgotten about him.

And this is a nice piece from David Lanz

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Dervish

08-10-2010, 07:03 PM

And this is my first Kitaro experience

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Doodles

08-10-2010, 08:14 PM

Did you know during one time-I think it went on for a decade!-that this song was used for dinner presentations in most hotels in Kuala Lumpur? Or at least it seemed that way. :D:D

And this is my first Kitaro experience

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Dervish

08-10-2010, 08:32 PM

Did you know during one time-I think it went on for a decade!-that this song was used for dinner presentations in hotels? Or at least it seemed that way. :D:D
No. I didn't know about this but yes, it was really popular then...what? 10 years ago?
The thing with Kitaro is that, it's not just the music, the performance itself is entertaining...No?

Doodles

08-10-2010, 08:40 PM

I love the man's music especially Mahsuri. I'm happy just listening to his music. Hypnotic.
:)

Dervish

08-10-2010, 08:45 PM

Do you know any of his other 'hypnotic' pieces? I have Koi in my collection but I found it too slow and ~~~ zzzZZzzzz. ~~~ Geez..Just talking about it made me drowsy all of a sudden..:D

Dervish

08-10-2010, 09:18 PM

Marco ~~~ You just did me another favor. Heard this Kitaro piece just once a very long time ago somewhere and, to borrow Doodles's words, were completely hypnotized by it. Didn't know the name of this piece and went seeking the MP3 version online without finding it. Bought 2 of Kitaro's album hoping to find this piece but it eluded me until now. I am grateful. Thanks.

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marc0

08-10-2010, 10:34 PM

ahhh silly me, I had forgotten all about Mahsuri. Yes and I also love the vocal version of Caravansary by the Pages.

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Classical Gas
This one was originally written for the guitar by Mason Williams. Vanessa Mae's interpretation blew me away. At 1' 55" into the clip she walks over to the guitarist and gestures that he is playing too soft for her to hear. :)

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Dervish

09-10-2010, 11:19 AM

Caravansary
Once in a while, you come across a song/music for the first time. It makes you stop in your tracks. Your hair stands on ends and all consciousness back away as you focus intently on the piece. Words failed me and I know this is a weak attempt to explain the emotions going through me but that was how I felt the first time I heard this piece way back when. I don't prefer the vocal version though. Found it too distracting.

That piece by Vanessa Mae is one of my favorites too. :D

loderunner

09-10-2010, 01:43 PM

Amazing Vanessa, turning boring classical violin to such a fun music.

A remake of Beach Boys, Fun3 by Chipsmunks

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loderunner

09-10-2010, 02:14 PM

To bring back memories of the Disco days

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marc0

09-10-2010, 09:03 PM

Caravansary
..........
wow! Caravansary almost sounds like a religious experience for you. I'm glad you had your epiphany! :p

Saturday Night Fever kind of epitomizes the disco culture for me. I guess for most of us guys, many an hour was spent trying to reproduce John Travolta's slick & sensual moves only to arrive at the disappointing realization that there was going to be just one John Travolta ever! :D
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I am heavily into the songpoets and most of you would be familiar with songs like Vincent, American Pie, And I Love You So etc so I would like to highlight his less well known but equally amazing compositions. When it comes to songs from the songpoets the genius is all in the words!

Castle in the air - Don McLean
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I consider Gordon Lightfoot to be highly underrated.
If You Could Read My Mind - Gordon Lightfoot
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Dervish

09-10-2010, 09:46 PM

Castle in the air
Lyrics are meaningful but too bad the tune doesn't really complement it, if you know what I mean.

To make a good composition (IMHO), the music by itself must be enthralling and that is the case in Caravansary. In Vincent, American Pie, Piano Man and Bella Luna for example, it is rather the combination of both words and music that brought out the magnificence of the piece. Am I even making sense to anyone? :D Songs/music touch us all in very different ways, doesn't it? :D:D

I kinda like Cusco's "Flute Battle" though maybe it isn't really that popular...

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marc0

09-10-2010, 10:54 PM

Yes, music is very subjective. :)

SOS d'un Terrien en Détresse
Grégory Jean-Paul Lemarchal (May 13, 1983 – April 30, 2007)

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Dervish

10-10-2010, 10:18 AM

Dervish

10-10-2010, 10:29 AM

loderunner

10-10-2010, 11:50 AM

Marco, no understanding France-leh :) :)

Try this African song

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Dervish

10-10-2010, 06:17 PM

choopy

12-10-2010, 12:45 AM

How come the FUN songs here all sounding so serious one? :p
Sharing here some of my faves from the past. :D

Hello Muddah Hello Fuddah: Alan Sherman.

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Shame and Scandal in the Family: Trini Lopez.

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My Ding-A-Ling: Chuck Berry.
Note to admin & mods. Kindly delete video if it's deemed offensive to post here.

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Speedy Gonzales: Deng Kei Chan & The Fabulous Echoes.

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choopy

12-10-2010, 01:03 AM

Don't Download This Song: Weird Al Yankovic.

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The Streak: Ray Stevens.

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Jeremiah Peabody's Polyunsaturated Quick-Dissolving Fast-Acting Pleasant-Tasting Green and Purple Pills: Ray Stevens.
At one time this was one of the longest song titles recorded.

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jan tomaswaki

12-10-2010, 08:42 AM

very old song...sentimental value

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Vince

12-10-2010, 10:24 AM

Hey , this is cool guys..

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Vince

12-10-2010, 10:33 AM

The wonderful language of music bringing the world together, Lovely

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Vince

12-10-2010, 10:38 AM

One Love , One World, ......."One Malaysia" :D
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xinrong

12-10-2010, 11:17 AM

The Lion King by African was 'WOW'!!!

Dervish

12-10-2010, 01:40 PM

choopy
you've got some hilarious selections there. Thanks for sharing. Really liked the first three. *LOL* ~~~ Any more to share?

Jan
Nice song. Would have been better if we see your photos instead of those featured :D

Vince
Wow!!~~~ Amazing. How did they get so many people to cooperate on these pieces?

loderunner

12-10-2010, 08:49 PM

Just a guy and girl fighting scene. An adaptation from the original "Anything You can do I can do better".

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choopy

13-10-2010, 12:42 AM

Wow! Those amazing voices in the 3 playing for change videos really had me floored!
And my Blues idol Keb'mo appeared in one of them too! TFS Vince. :)

choopy

13-10-2010, 12:46 AM

choopy ... Any more to share?

Glad you liked them! Got to find my way back, in the time tunnel to dig out a coupla more. :)

choopy

13-10-2010, 01:07 AM

Back in the late 90s, Yasmin Yusoff (Radio 4?) used to play this song almost every other morning. The song, I believe was sung by Luciano Pavarotti but the tune came from an old Chinese folk song, if I am not mistaken. My Chinese educated friends told me the Chinese folk version had something to do with "The red, red sun went down the hills, little lambs heading for home......"

Does anyone know the name of this song, (the Luciano Pavarotti version) please?

I think the song you're referring to is called "A Place, Far Far Away".
This is the very famous Chinese folk song with melody originally from Kazakhstan and rewritten in Chinese by the world-famous Wang Luobin who is acclaimed as the father of Chinese folk music.

If I'm not wrong Papalotti diden record this song. I have the CD "Passion" by Jose Carreras and one of the songs included in this CD is "A Place Far Far Away".

I searched for Carreras' version in Youtube but couldn't find any.
One of the best renditions found in Youtube is this version.
The music arrangement in Carreras' interpretation closely resembles this version here:

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Wikipedia on Wang Luobin: http://goo.gl/derF

choopy

13-10-2010, 01:43 AM

A few more to share here. :)

Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini: Brian Hyland.

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A Boy Named Sue: Johnny Cash.

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My alltime favourite.
Goodness Gracious Me: Peter Sellers and Sophia Loren.
Perfect accent by Sellers. :D

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Dervish

13-10-2010, 11:15 AM

I think the song you're referring to is called "A Place, Far Far Away".
This is the very famous Chinese folk song with melody originally from Kazakhstan and rewritten in Chinese by the world-famous Wang Luobin who is acclaimed as the father of Chinese folk music.

If I'm not wrong Papalotti diden record this song. I have the CD "Passion" by Jose Carreras and one of the songs included in this CD is "A Place Far Far Away".

I searched for Carreras' version in Youtube but couldn't find any.
One of the best renditions found in Youtube is this version.
The music arrangement in Carreras' interpretation closely resembles this version here:

Yes, yes, yes! ~~~ You are right. This is the one because now I remembered the "ku niang" part. I may have been mistaken about Pavarotti (bless his soul, he's dead, right?) vs Jose Carreras. It was, like 20 years ago but I preferred their version as compared to this singer. Deeper resonance, is that what it's called? :D:D

Dervish

13-10-2010, 11:20 AM

My alltime favourite.
Goodness Gracious Me: Peter Sellers and Sophia Loren.
Perfect accent by Sellers. :D

Yes. This is one of my favorites too. Had forgotten all about this. I remembered that Yasmin Yusoff used to run this on her morning show and I used to be pretty awed with their Indian accent. Loved the part where they go "Boom Bi Di Boom Bi Di Boom Bi Di Boom ..." ~~~ TFS. :D:D

Dervish

13-10-2010, 12:39 PM

Speaking of Blues, my favorite piece:-

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choopy

14-10-2010, 06:32 PM

One of the best from Sesame Street. Rubber Duckie. :)
Time to go and sing in the shower. :D

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akiyoshi

14-10-2010, 09:44 PM

Vince, the Playing for Change clips were BRILLIANT !!
Loderunner, the African Lion King was SO SO amazing !

Really, guys, thanks for sharing. A refreshing kind of entertainment.

marc0

14-10-2010, 11:53 PM

Deng Kei Chen was simply........ fabulous! :D
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marc0

16-10-2010, 12:40 AM

John Cage "4'33" :D

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Vince

16-10-2010, 01:49 AM

It's uncle Bean :D
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choopy

16-10-2010, 02:55 AM

This thread is slowly beginning to come alive! :D

I thought Simon & Garfunkel's "Sounds of Silence" was astoundingly brilliant until...
John Cage's 4 minutes of silence left me speechless! :D TFS Marco.

choopy

16-10-2010, 03:13 AM

Blame it on Marco if I start flooding 100 pages of music from the golden era in cantonese music from the 60s! :D

First off from the superstar they called the Oriental Mau Wong, the Cat King himself, Mr. Cheng Kwan Min! :)

Yit Kap Hot. Hotter Than Hot: Cheng Kwan Min.
This song best epitomises all the hits recorded by him.
A repertoire of silly love songs, gambling blues, drinking blues and the hard life in HK then.
Comical lyrics rewritten with melodies borrowed from popular western songs at that time. :)

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Dervish

16-10-2010, 11:36 AM

American Idol:
When it came to the fight between the two Davids (Cook vs Archuleta) my choice was and still is Cook. He is creative and he delivers. The other one is just a pretty voice.

Here's David Cook with Little Sparrow. I've said it before but I'll say it again, he sang this song better than Dolly Parton ever will.

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loderunner

16-10-2010, 03:12 PM

Another cute African song.

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akiyoshi

16-10-2010, 03:50 PM

Mind-boggling ! No easy feat to stay completely quiet on stage in front of
an audience..but if that is all one needs to do, I can be one of the orchestra
members ! :D THank goodness there is no encore !! Hilarious !! :D :D

John Cage "4'33" :D

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choopy

16-10-2010, 04:49 PM

Balla Balla: The Rainbows
This one no need to memorise the lyrics.
Guaranteed everyone can sing along. :)

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bslee

16-10-2010, 07:34 PM

Dame Julie Andrews in a Muppet show.
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Dervish

16-10-2010, 09:07 PM

Dervish

16-10-2010, 09:09 PM

loderunner

17-10-2010, 05:29 PM

This one for all the mahjong kakis

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marc0

17-10-2010, 06:16 PM

This one for all the mahjong kakis

Brilliant! Most ppl don't realize just how good Sam Hui is, as a songwriter, a musician, a singer and as a performer! :) ..... and even as an actor!
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Me and the Elephant

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A Laugh at the World

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marc0

17-10-2010, 09:19 PM

Can't say this would make it as a 'fun' song but it sure is a great song, a rock classic!

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loderunner

18-10-2010, 09:03 AM

[QUOTE=marc0]Brilliant! Most ppl don't realize just how good Sam Hui is, as a songwriter, a musician, a singer and as a performer! :) ..... and even as an actor!]

You're fan of Sam Hui or fan of mahjong? :D :D :D

choopy

18-10-2010, 10:29 AM

Lost In Translation.
Not really a song but it sure screams stomach splitting FUN! :D

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Dervish

18-10-2010, 10:40 AM

Can't say this would make it as a 'fun' song but it sure is a great song, a rock classic!

I know what you mean. ;) ~~~ In fact, there are several songs I'm just itching to post here. They're not exactly 'fun' song per se, but they're sure fun to sing in the shower. By the way, did anyone of you realise how utterly awesome our vocals become when we croon in the shower? :D:D:D

Dervish

18-10-2010, 10:46 AM

choopy

18-10-2010, 11:28 AM

Sama-sama Venuspop! :)
There are still tons of gems waiting to be unearthed.
Everyday is full of surprises in youtube! :D

leesiew

18-10-2010, 12:34 PM

Choopy. Thanks for the laughs. Very funny clip.
:D

Dervish

18-10-2010, 05:23 PM

Here's a real FUN SONG which I'm sure many of us had forgotten. ~~~ Well, I have! :D:D:D

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Dervish

18-10-2010, 05:29 PM

And how to forget the hours of fun we've had with this?

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loderunner

18-10-2010, 08:57 PM

Lost In Translation.
Not really a song but it sure screams stomach splitting FUN! :D

Choopy, your song is very "sorng". Had a good laugh. :D :D :D

Pop G

19-10-2010, 11:20 AM

choopy

19-10-2010, 10:44 PM

Leesiew: Thanks for the laughs. Very funny clip.
Paiseh-paiseh, mien kek-kee. :)

Loderunner: your song is very "sorng". Had a good laugh.
Mm sai, hark-hei. :)

kwchang

19-10-2010, 11:08 PM

Blame it on Marco if I start flooding 100 pages of music from the golden era in cantonese music from the 60s!...
Just peeked into this thread and found all those nice videos. I collect youtube stuff that are interesting and I can be sure to be downloading some of them from here.

Choopy, since you are good at finding Cantonese songs, I would appreciate it v much if you can find the parodies of a number of Beatles' hits (like Can't buy me love' = 'haang faitee la') by the Hui brothers. Used to hear them on Redifusion in the 70's but can't find them on youtube - most likely posted by HK fans using Chinese script, hence cannot find them since I can't write Chinese.

choopy

20-10-2010, 12:50 AM

Mr. Chang, maybe you might like this instead. The original version by the cantonese opera superstar Mr. Leong Sing Por.
A true blue Singaporean who grew up in the streets of Ngau Chair Sui,
the heart of chinatown in Singapore and found fortune and fame in Hong Kong.
I grew up listening to these cantonese hits when I was a little kid.
They were my parents' favourites and I would be the 'deejay'
whenever they ask me to play the records in our family's stereogram. :D

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kwchang

20-10-2010, 01:29 AM

That's the song Choopy but I prefer Michael Hui's version ... it is much better.

I opened that link and found that is from zoundcracker's channel which contains thousands of HK songs ... maybe i will find what I want eventually from that collection

choopy

20-10-2010, 02:00 AM

Found another version for you Mr. Chang.
A live medley of Can't Buy Me Love, I Saw Her Standing There and I Started A Joke. :)

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Dervish

20-10-2010, 09:36 AM

Choopy, since you are good at finding Cantonese songs, I would appreciate it v much if you can find the parodies of a number of Beatles' hits (like Can't buy me love' = 'haang faitee la') by the Hui brothers. Used to hear them on Redifusion in the 70's but can't find them on youtube - most likely posted by HK fans using Chinese script, hence cannot find them since I can't write Chinese.
Yes! Yes! ~~~ Now that you mentioned it, I remembered that song too. If you can find it, Chang, appreciate if you can post it here to share it with us too..

Dervish

20-10-2010, 09:41 AM

marc0

20-10-2010, 10:23 AM

@choopy: I never did learn to play mahjong so I'm just a fan of the man, Sam Hui.

@venuspop: iinm Michael Hui is not in that clip. It's just Samuel and his brother Ricky Hui. I can't identify the 3rd chap in the trio.
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Dervish

20-10-2010, 10:32 AM

@choopy: I never did learn to play mahjong so I'm just a fan of the man, Sam Hui.
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*LOL* ~~~ Hilarious! ~~~ Thanks for this, Marc0. The lady in white is on Astro now between 7 to 9pm, isn't she?

marc0

20-10-2010, 10:47 AM

I'm saying it again.... Jackie Chan is actually a good singer! Maybe he was just too busy acting and did not actively seek out a career in singing. Or maybe his comic kungfu persona killed his singing career. :D

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siewdanny

20-10-2010, 01:43 PM

I'm saying it again.... Jackie Chan is actually a good singer! Maybe he was just too busy acting and did not actively seek out a career in singing. Or maybe his comic kungfu persona killed his singing career. :D
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very apt rendition of a classic Disney song handled very well by the master himself. Getting him to sing was a very very choice. Has the voice and physic to epitomize the song. Wonderful.

siewdanny

20-10-2010, 01:54 PM

Here is something for you out there who likes Jake Shimabukuro's WMGGW. And also another version JS dueted with Tommy Emmanuel.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GginWYf22rs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5qakFIecBU

Dervish

20-10-2010, 02:28 PM

I'm saying it again.... Jackie Chan is actually a good singer! Maybe he was just too busy acting and did not actively seek out a career in singing. Or maybe his comic kungfu persona killed his singing career. :D

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Not bad, huh? ~~~ our Jackie Chan. Impressive.

Dervish

20-10-2010, 02:34 PM

Naka

20-10-2010, 02:58 PM

Alamak, I haven't click on this thread b4....now I have a lot to catch up...good stuffs here

Dervish

20-10-2010, 03:38 PM

Scorpions ~~~ They've given us some pretty great and awesome songs, fun to sing in the shower too...:D

Here's You and I

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Dervish

20-10-2010, 03:38 PM

kwchang

21-10-2010, 12:45 AM

Found another version for you Mr. Chang.
A live medley of Can't Buy Me Love, I Saw Her Standing There and I Started A Joke. :) ....
Thanks Choopy, that's the 2 songs I remember and was trying to locate. Michael Hui isn't in that video but come to think of it, Michael probably never did that song because he does not sing ... only talks a lot. The 2nd tallest guy is Sam Hui. BTW, if i am not mistaken, the tallest singer should be Cheng SiuChow. Not sure if the short guy was Ricky Hui.

The 3rd song was actually imitating the BeeGess - did you see Sam Hui with the artificial buck teeth? He was doing "Robin Gibbs" :)

marc0

21-10-2010, 01:33 PM

After doing some more 'digging' on google I think I have identified the mysterious 3rd singer in that video clip. I don't think it's Adam Cheng. It looks more likely to be Stanley Hui Koon Miu. His pic at here: http://www.hkcinemagic.com/en/people.asp?id=11855 This must have been the 'Hui Brothers Show'.

@venuspop: Scorpions is simply absobloominglutely brilliant! :D
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Hello Vietnam
Bonjour Vietnam
- Phạm Quỳnh Anh

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Hello Vietnam - Xin Chào Việt Nam - Phạm Quỳnh Anh For LK... See quynhanhmusic

Tell me all about this name, that is difficult to say.
It was given me the day I was born.

Want to know about the stories of the empire of old.
My eyes say more of me than what you dare to say.

All I know of you is all the sights of war.
A film by Coppola, the helicopter's roar.

One day I'll touch your soil.
One day I'll finally know my soul.
One day I'll come to you.
To say hello... Vietnam.

Tell me all about my colour, my hair and my little feet
That have carried me every mile of the way.

Want to see your house, your streets. Show me all I do not know.
Wooden sampans, floating markets, light of gold.

All I know of you is the sights of war.
Hello Vietnam
A film by Coppola, the helicopter's roar.

One day I'll touch your soil.
One day I'll finally know my soul.
One day I'll come to you.
To say hello... Vietnam.

And Buddha's made of stone watch over me
My dreams they lead me through the fields of rice
In prayer, in the light...I see my kin
I touch my tree, my roots,my begin

One day I'll touch your soil.
One day I'll finally know my soul.
One day I'll come to you.
To say hello... Vietnam.

One day I'll walk your soil
One day I'll finally know my soul
One day I'll come to you
To say hello...Vietnam
To say hello...Vietnam
To say xin chào... Vietnam

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Dervish

21-10-2010, 02:07 PM

Scorpions is simply absobloominglutely brilliant! :D
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Hello Vietnam
Bonjour Vietnam
- Phạm Quỳnh Anh

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Marc0 ~~~Beautiful voice!! ~~~ For the first few seconds, I thought it was Sarah Brightman. TFS. ~~~I wonder how is it that you and choopy have this uncanny ability to SPOT all the good pieces from Youtube. ~~~ You two know something we don't? :D:D

...and you must never ever mention "absobloominglutely" within my hearing without listening to this :-

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Dervish

21-10-2010, 02:09 PM

Thanks Choopy, that's the 2 songs I remember and was trying to locate. Michael Hui isn't in that video but come to think of it, Michael probably never did that song because he does not sing ... only talks a lot. The 2nd tallest guy is Sam Hui. BTW, if i am not mistaken, the tallest singer should be Cheng SiuChow. Not sure if the short guy was Ricky Hui.

The 3rd song was actually imitating the BeeGess - did you see Sam Hui with the artificial buck teeth? He was doing "Robin Gibbs" :)
Don't know who's who but you forgot to mention the "hairy chest". :D:D ~~~ And the one who held his ears while singing? He really sounded like the original Bee Gees I donno...Robin?

lxwong

21-10-2010, 04:37 PM

There has not been a singer since with as much vocal power and prowess as Julie Su.

蘇芮-酒干倘賣無

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Jackie Chan Heart of dragon Theme MV FULL

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QuietStorm

21-10-2010, 04:39 PM

Thanks for the memories. Truly classic songs. :D

Dervish

21-10-2010, 05:28 PM

There has not been a singer since with as much vocal power and prowess as Julie Su.

蘇芮-酒干倘賣無

Jackie Chan Heart of dragon Theme MV FULL

lxwong
Gosh!! ~~~ I've forgotten the wine bottle song. Yes, the singer sang really well. The movie is good too. Sumo Hung acted really well. I hope he got an award for his portrayal as the mental retard. Thanks for sharing.

marc0

21-10-2010, 10:17 PM

iinm this song, the original by Serge Gainsbourg & Jane Birkin, was actually banned by RTM. The instrumental version was however allowed. Back then we used to refer to this song as 'Love at first sight' cos we had great difficulty pronouncing Je T'aime Moi Non Plus as most of us weren't French! mannnn ....this song was huge at parties back then, we'd jump up looking for dance partners as soon as we heard this song start to play. Can't understand kids these days what with the loud music with the guy and gal doing their own thing on the dance floor oblivious of each other! :confused:

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jan tomaswaki

21-10-2010, 10:26 PM

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Dervish

22-10-2010, 01:30 PM

Listen to Hugh Laurie. He had the solution to all our problems.

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Dervish

22-10-2010, 02:00 PM

The Piano

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choopy

22-10-2010, 06:04 PM

Wow! So many beautiful music videos I've never heard before. TFS guys! :)

choopy

22-10-2010, 06:08 PM

Here's one to share. Creative guy.

Toy Music.

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choopy

22-10-2010, 06:24 PM

I could clasp both my palms and make some popping sounds, most times to amuse kids of my relatives.
But never in my life that I knew that I could make music with my hands until I discovered this guy in youtube a few years ago. It's called Hand Farting or Manualism. This guy has perfected this art. :D

Sweet Child O' Mine: Gerry Phillips.

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Bohemian Rhapsody: Gerry Phillips.

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siewdanny

23-10-2010, 08:35 AM

Dervish

23-10-2010, 09:34 AM

Man!!! I love this thread. Now I have another source other than Youtube (that is if you guys would help to keep this thread alive like, forever) to search for classic songs.
I love music and I play music as well, so that's why I am so passionate about the songs here.
Some songs need to 'grow' on you before you find it nice... like fine wine.
:D :D :D
Totally agree. It is through threads like this that I made so many awesome new and old discoveries. Really grateful to you guys for sharing. Keep them coming, dudes !! :D:D

Dervish

23-10-2010, 09:40 AM

loderunner

23-10-2010, 03:11 PM

Sam Hui singing about the working class.

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loderunner

23-10-2010, 03:12 PM

Another Sam Hui's song which is wifey favorite :D

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Dervish

23-10-2010, 10:10 PM

Dervish

23-10-2010, 10:42 PM

If our teachers had used this to introduce us to the periodic table, Chemistry would have been more fun.

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Dervish

23-10-2010, 10:45 PM

Mathematics

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Dervish

23-10-2010, 10:48 PM

akiyoshi

24-10-2010, 02:56 PM

How about something from our own USJ community ?
I am sure there are tons of hidden talents in SJ/USJ waiting to be uncovered.
From my boys.
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Dervish

25-10-2010, 11:07 AM

Akiyoshi ~~~ The Kid and his brother are brilliant. The Kid is precisely how I envisioned him to be. Thanks for sharing.

akiyoshi

25-10-2010, 12:09 PM

Akiyoshi ~~~ The Kid and his brother are brilliant. The Kid is precisely how I envisioned him to be. Thanks for sharing.

Tx, venuspop. The Kid is the one playing the piano, in case you envisioned the wrong one.

Dervish

25-10-2010, 12:30 PM

Tx, venuspop. The Kid is the one playing the piano, in case you envisioned the wrong one.
:o :o ~~~ err - Hmmm!! ~~~ :D:D:D

marc0

25-10-2010, 11:20 PM

kwchang

26-10-2010, 01:07 AM

Anyone remember Rolf Harris?

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kwchang

26-10-2010, 01:44 AM

I came across this lady last year, who tells stories with her sand drawings. This was actually taken during a "Ukraine Got Talent" show in 2009 and she was the eventual winner and became world famous ... enjoy

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Kseniya Simonova (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kseniya_Simonova) was painting about World War II and how her family had been separated by the war.

Dervish

26-10-2010, 01:05 PM

loderunner

26-10-2010, 01:20 PM

lxwong

26-10-2010, 04:26 PM

choopy

26-10-2010, 09:44 PM

Chemistry, Mathematics... ; Heavy stuff Venuspop. Heavier than those Metal stuff I occasionally listen to. :D

choopy

26-10-2010, 09:51 PM

How about something from our own USJ community ?
I am sure there are tons of hidden talents in SJ/USJ waiting to be uncovered.
From my boys....

Talented kids you've got akiyoshi. I'm guessing their parents must be also equally as talented. :)

Can make request for a pop instrumental or not? Thanks. :)

ps: can also ask them to smile at the camera at the end of their performance or not? That will be perfect. :)

choopy

26-10-2010, 09:57 PM

Anyone remember Rolf Harris?

Almost forgotten him. Used to watch his weekly show on RTM.
Amazed at his fast drawing skills too. I liked also his other hit "Two Little Boys".

choopy

26-10-2010, 10:04 PM

I came across this lady last year, who tells stories with her sand drawings. This was actually taken during a "Ukraine Got Talent" show in 2009 and she was the eventual winner and became world famous ... enjoy

Kseniya Simonova (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kseniya_Simonova) was painting about World War II and how her family had been separated by the war.

Stunning performances! TFS Mr. Chang.

marc0

26-10-2010, 10:05 PM

Chemistry, Mathematics... ; Heavy stuff Venuspop. Heavier than those Metal stuff I occasionally listen to. :D

Did I hear Metal? I luv Metal.... :D
Super group from Estonia - Vanilla Ninja

Vanilla ninja -Cool vibes

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Vanilla Ninja - Just Another Day To Live

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Vanilla Ninja - Destroyed By You

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choopy

26-10-2010, 10:12 PM

Within you'll remain
Tokyo Square...

One of my alltime favourites.
I feel Tokyo's version sounded even better than Chynna's original version.
I've always liked music fusing asian ethnic instrument sounds with western instruments.
One very good example is Dao Lang's recordings.

choopy

26-10-2010, 10:17 PM

Did I hear Metal> I luv Metal.... :D
Super group from Estonia - Vanilla Ninja

Wah! Got Metal kaki here oso! :D
Diden know got such talented band. TFS Marc0.

choopy

26-10-2010, 11:11 PM

Devil Woman: Cradle of Filth.
Originally recorded by Cliff Richard.

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choopy

26-10-2010, 11:48 PM

Highly Strung: Orianthi featuring Steve Vai.

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marc0

27-10-2010, 11:30 AM

@siewdanny: Yes, that duet of Jake Shimabukuro & Tommy Emmanuel is great! Mind if I ask what instruments you play?

@loderunner: Sam's Heart of a Loafer happens to be a favo of mine too but then again almost all of Sam's songs are my favos.

@akiyoshi: Is that a Yamaha keyboard, what model? Is your younger son a piano student? Nice rendition of Canon in D, soothing.

@venuspop: "The lady in white is on Astro now between 7 to 9pm" - Are you referring to Wah Lai Toi? i don't subscribe to WLT so I wouldn't know.

@choopy: Orianthi is great. I'm not a big fan of Steve Vai, I like his sifu more.

I prefer Cliff Richard's version of Devil Woman. The lyrics carries the melody and if you recite the lyrics instead of singing it then you have removed the melody, so what's left?

I don't think I will go with Cradle of Filth, I'll stick with Connie Chan instead. :p

Connie Chan 陳寶珠懷舊串燒主題曲女殺手/ 掃蕩群魔 Photo MV

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~

Dervish

27-10-2010, 11:52 AM

Almost forgotten him. Used to watch his weekly show on RTM.
Amazed at his fast drawing skills too. I liked also his other hit "Two Little Boys".
It's official. ~~~ Those who remembers Rolf Harris had to be of the same age group. This means that choopy, Mr Chang and myself belonged to the same age group. Others who remain silent can only be OLDer. ~~~ :D

Dervish

27-10-2010, 11:54 AM

Within you'll remain
Tokyo Square

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This must be a translation of the original which had to be a Chinese song. All Chinese musical instrument le......but nice. Melodious. Thanks for sharing.

Dervish

27-10-2010, 12:26 PM

There was a time when a faster version of this song used to hit the dance floor.

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Dervish

27-10-2010, 12:43 PM

Dervish

27-10-2010, 12:56 PM

An old favorite

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Dervish

27-10-2010, 12:57 PM

Another old favourite

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kwchang

27-10-2010, 01:41 PM

On Rolf Harris...
Almost forgotten him. Used to watch his weekly show on RTM.
Amazed at his fast drawing skills too. I liked also his other hit "Two Little Boys". I actually found "Two Little Boys" first but I thought the 3-legged piece was more interesting. Will post the "Two Little Boys" video later tonight (if I have the time) for all to share.

I was also trying to find his painting videos but couldn't find a good one to show ... then I remembered the sand-animator and that was why it followed Rolf Harris in my earlier posts.

Dervish

27-10-2010, 05:28 PM

lxwong

27-10-2010, 07:51 PM

The pinched harmonics are to die for! One of the best blues guitarist, no matter the skin color, I have ever heard.

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marc0

27-10-2010, 11:12 PM

Light Art is wonderful. I wonder how it's done?
__________________________________________________ ________________

There is something about this performance of Billie Davis, she totally owned the song. I daresay even Merrilee Rush had to take a back seat if this Billie Davis rendition of Angel of the morning was the yardstick!

Billie Davis - Angel Of The Morning

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kwchang

28-10-2010, 12:16 AM

...Will post the "Two Little Boys" video later tonight...
OK, here it is for you all who liked Rolf Harris
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There are a lot of youtube sources for this song but I think this downloads the fastest and has a nicer photo-narrative

bslee

28-10-2010, 12:30 AM

Speaking about Rolf Harris, this is one of my favourites.
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Dervish

28-10-2010, 10:55 AM

Still great after all this time. Bands today just don't have it anymore..

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Dervish

28-10-2010, 03:06 PM

I'm such a huge fan of LOTR. I'll say it again. The book is so much better.

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Dervish

28-10-2010, 03:07 PM

The Shire

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choopy

28-10-2010, 06:35 PM

Facebook Is A Stupid Idiot: David Ippolito.
Note: This video contains words used by performer that might offend you.

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The Twitter Song: Justine Ezarik.

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lxwong

28-10-2010, 07:00 PM

Sheena Iyengar on the art of choosing

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Dervish

28-10-2010, 07:58 PM

Facebook Is A Stupid Idiot: David Ippolito.

The Twitter Song: Justine Ezarik.

Choopy ~~~ I had to agree. Facebook IS a stupid idiot. :D I can identify with all those problems he's having. :D ~~~ Nice. TFS.

Twitter, however is pretty useful for news gathering.

choopy

28-10-2010, 08:30 PM

Your conclusions sunggoh manyak tepat venuspop! :D

Dervish

28-10-2010, 08:47 PM

marc0

29-10-2010, 01:17 AM

loderunner

29-10-2010, 09:15 AM

Facebook Is A Stupid Idiot: David Ippolito.
Note: This video contains words used by performer that might offend you.

Most peple know how stupid and risky is this Facebook and yet still jump into it.
As quoted by Forrest Grump (just saw the film again yesterday at Astro) "Stupid is as stupid does" :confused: :confused: :confused:

loderunner

29-10-2010, 07:15 PM

For all the banana fearing forumer!! :D :D

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Dervish

29-10-2010, 09:43 PM

choopy

30-10-2010, 01:33 AM

Wah! Another 'bunch' of very nice videos.
The animation vs animator video is amazingly creative!

choopy

30-10-2010, 01:59 AM

Face Green Green.
Any Teochews in da house? :)

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choopy

30-10-2010, 02:15 AM

Ji Pa Ban: Huang Yi Fei
Any Hokkiens in da house? :)
Fun factor for this song I give 10/10. :D

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choopy

30-10-2010, 02:24 AM

Ah Po Mai Ham Choi: Chew Chin Yuin.
Any Hakkas in da house? :)

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choopy

30-10-2010, 02:40 AM

The Big Boss/Tong San Tai Heng: Cheng Kam Cheong.
Any Cantonese in da house? :)

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choopy

30-10-2010, 02:59 AM

SuuKee Suukee Rap: NameWee. The most famous hainan-kia in Malaysia.
Any Hainanese in da house? :)

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Dervish

30-10-2010, 12:09 PM

Waa, Choopy. ~~~ You managed to get all the dialects covered. :eek: Amazing feat. :D:D ~~~ TFS

Dervish

30-10-2010, 12:25 PM

A great song from Rod Stewart. At 1:41, a beautiful woman marched out with bagpipes. Not sure if that is his latest wife. Latest? How wicked. :D:D I meant current wife, of course. :D

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choopy

30-10-2010, 01:04 PM

... You managed to get all the dialects covered...
One more major dialect group missing.
Any hockchew/foochow member in da house? :D

jan tomaswaki

31-10-2010, 08:50 AM

loderunner

01-11-2010, 09:11 AM

Yes that,s his current wife,Penny Lancaster at present she's expecting another one.This concert was in Royal Albert Hall ,his first concert in this venue .I have watch and own this DVD.Simply amazing!
Rod Stewart first child, Sarah Thubron Streeter was born in 1964. She is old enough to become the grandmother of her step brother or sister of the Rod's coming baby. That will make Rod old enough to the the great-grandfather of his own child. :eek: :confused: :eek:

lxwong

01-11-2010, 11:34 PM

Dervish

02-11-2010, 09:24 AM

lxwong
Barbara Dennerlein is amazing. TFS.

Dervish

02-11-2010, 09:31 AM

Dervish

02-11-2010, 09:38 AM

Hurdy-gurdy. Russian traditional jocular song. Andrey Vinogradov - hurdy-gurdy, arrangement.

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Dervish

02-11-2010, 10:39 AM

An authentic organ pumped by hand in Castromocho, Spain. Francis Chapelet plays.

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Dervish

02-11-2010, 12:31 PM

Two guys duel it out on the piano. From the movie 'Secret' (不能說的秘密), starring and directed by Jay Chou.

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loderunner

03-11-2010, 08:28 PM

Dedicated to all the "Ta Kong Chai" who slog from nine to five.

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marc0

05-11-2010, 11:55 PM

Dolly Parton's great. I like her Jolene.

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The legendary Marty Robbins. He slides in and out of his falsettos flawlessly! My favourite version of Devil Woman.

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Dervish

06-11-2010, 02:27 PM

Axis of Awesome - 4 chords classic

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Dervish

06-11-2010, 07:53 PM

This is the "Human 8-bit Video".

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loderunner

07-11-2010, 08:39 PM

Beautiful theme song from Pocahantas, a show which I used to watch with my son when he was young. Very meaningful.

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marc0

07-11-2010, 09:25 PM

Beautiful theme song from Pocahantas, a show which I used to watch with my son when he was young. Very meaningful.

Colors of the wind is a beautiful song. I like the Vanessa Williams version which is a little slower and I'm not sure if the soundtrack was sung by her.

@venuspop: iinm Within you'll remain is an original English composition, it was never a cover of a Chinese song. The prominent use of the pentatonic scale giving it the characteristic 'Chinese sound' probably convinced a lot of people that it was a cover of a Chinese song.
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Dervish

08-11-2010, 09:35 AM

@venuspop: iinm Within you'll remain is an original English composition, it was never a cover of a Chinese song. The prominent use of the pentatonic scale giving it the characteristic 'Chinese sound' probably convinced a lot of people that it was a cover of a Chinese song.

Really? ~~~ :confused: ~~~ The tune sounded really 'Chinese'. I thought only the Chinese is capable of such melodies.. :p

Dervish

08-11-2010, 08:08 PM

I don't think that Pocahontas "Colour of the Wind" was sung by Vanessa Williams. Here's "Save The Best For Last" by her.

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marc0

08-11-2010, 11:17 PM

I think that Colors of the wind clip from loderunner was sung by Judy Kuhn.
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A lovely angsty song.

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loderunner

09-11-2010, 08:51 AM

Venessa Williams is the first Afro-American to win the Miss America title in 1983. However a nude photo scandal pressured her to surrender the beauty title but was allowed to keep most of the prize money. "Save the best for last" was her biggest hit to date.

Dervish

09-11-2010, 01:13 PM

I think that Colors of the wind clip from loderunner was sung by Judy Kuhn.
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A lovely angsty song.

Seventeen. I've heard this song before. Nice. Is it her style or is my hearing flawed? Can't seem to hear her words clearly...:o

Dervish

09-11-2010, 01:15 PM

Here's another great song from Bette Midler. "From a Distance".

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Dervish

09-11-2010, 01:28 PM

Free Loop By Daniel Powter

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Dervish

09-11-2010, 01:39 PM

Best of Me by Daniel Powter

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Dervish

09-11-2010, 01:48 PM

You guys forgotten Michael Learns To Rock?

Here's "Take Me To Your Heart."

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marc0

09-11-2010, 02:56 PM

You guys forgotten Michael Learns To Rock?

Here's "Take Me To Your Heart."

A beautiful song that was originally sung in Chinese by Jacky Cheung, 'Wen Bie'.
MLTR later came out with their English version, "Take Me To Your Heart"

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Dervish

09-11-2010, 03:40 PM

A beautiful song that was originally sung in Chinese by Jacky Cheung, 'Wen Bie'.
MLTR later came out with their English version, "Take Me To Your Heart"

Don't know a lot of Mandarin but Wen Bi doesn't sound like a Goodbye Kiss, which was the youtube title. Goodbye, if I'm not mistaken is "Chai Chien" and kiss ~~~ kiss is ~~~ err.....:D

Anyway, wen bi sounds like stubborn. :D ~~~ to me. ;)

Could you please post the version with Jacky's voice? I'll like to compare his version and MLTR and see which one is better. Thanks.

P/s: That girl in the video (I've been wanting to ask this question for a long time) ~~~ Is she teo chew, anyone?

marc0

09-11-2010, 04:51 PM

I know Mandarin but Mandarin doesn't know me! :D sry can't help you in that dept.
Here's the God of song, Jacky Cheung with Wen Bie. (the earlier clip I posted, although it says Karaoke, was also sung by him iinm.)

That girl in the video is Kathy Chow Hoi-mei. Chow is of Manchu descent on her mother's side. *wikipedia

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Dervish

09-11-2010, 05:06 PM

The Mandarin version is better although I don't know what the heck he's singing about. I like the musical background details. MLTR's musical background is a little too simple. TFS.

Dervish

10-11-2010, 10:56 AM

Music video by Keane performing Somewhere Only We Know. (C) 2004 Universal Island Records Ltd. A Universal Music Company.

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choopy

11-11-2010, 07:44 PM

My Personal Rating. Fun Factor: 9/10.

Flying Roti Canai. #01.

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Flying Roti Canai. #02.

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Teh Tarik.

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loderunner

12-11-2010, 08:49 AM

I know Mandarin but Mandarin doesn't know me! :D sry can't help you in that dept.
Here's the God of song, Jacky Cheung with Wen Bie. (the earlier clip I posted, although it says Karaoke, was also sung by him iinm.)

That girl in the video is Kathy Chow Hoi-mei. Chow is of Manchu descent on her mother's side. *wikipedia
I preferred the Chinese version sang by Jacky Cheung than the English song by MLTR. There are more musical instruments involved. However MLTR version is easier to sing along and is a karaoke favourite.

choopy

12-11-2010, 02:27 PM

7 year-old Rapper.

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choopy

12-11-2010, 02:32 PM

Angmoh boy can oso speaking good england more powderful than PCK.

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Dervish

12-11-2010, 03:12 PM

Awesome. ~~~ White boy speaking Singlish is a sight to see. Sounded unpretentious too...TFS

marc0

13-11-2010, 02:20 AM

A great romantic comedy - Music & Lyrics

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Dervish

13-11-2010, 10:49 AM

Another great song

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Dervish

13-11-2010, 11:06 AM

A great romantic comedy - Music & Lyrics

~~~ Way back into love ~~~

~~~ Don't write me off just yet ~~~
TFS Marc0 ~~~ Didn't see this movie so missed out this two songs. Nice. I have just one question. ~~~ Did Hugh Grant REALLY sing in this movie?

marc0

14-11-2010, 11:10 AM

TFS Marc0 ~~~ Didn't see this movie so missed out this two songs. Nice. I have just one question. ~~~ Did Hugh Grant REALLY sing in this movie?
Yes Hugh Grant did sing in the movie.
Robbie Williams - Better Man, one of my favourites.
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Time Traveller caught on Charlie Chaplin's film "The Circus" using a mobile communication device in 1928, long before mobile phones were invented!
Believe it or Not!

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Dervish

15-11-2010, 04:28 PM

Luka by Suzanne Vega

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Dervish

15-11-2010, 04:37 PM

Nickelback - Photograph

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Dervish

15-11-2010, 04:41 PM

Seal - Kiss From A Rose - "Batman Forever" Soundtrack - Multiple awards winner record.

Lyrics:

There used to be a graying tower alone on the sea.
You became the light on the dark side of me.
Love remained a drug that's the high and not the pill.

But did you know,
That when it snows,
My eyes become large and,
The light that you shine can be seen.

Baby,
I compare you to a kiss from a rose on the gray.
...kiss from a rose on the gray.
Ooh,
The more I get of you,
Ooh...................
Stranger it feels, yeah.
And now that your rose is is in bloom.
A light hits the gloom on the gray.

There is so much a man can tell you,
..there....................woa...
So much he can say.
there's so much inside.
You remain,
you.......
My power, my pleasure, my pain, baby
To me you're like a growing addiction that I can't deny.. yeah.
Won't you tell me is that healthy, baby?

But did you know,
That when it snows,
My eyes become large and the light that you shine can be seen.

Baby,
I've...
I compare you to a kiss from a rose on the gray.
been.............. kissed from a rose on the gray.
Ooh, the more I get of you
...ooh...........the..
Stranger it feels, yeah
stranger it feels, ...yeah.
Now that your rose is in bloom.
A light hits the gloom on the gray,

I've been kissed by a rose on the gray,
...I've been.......................I've...
I've been kissed by a rose
...been kissed by a rose on the gray.
I've been kissed by a rose on the gray,
...I've been.......................I've...
...And if I should fall, at all
I've been kissed by a rose
...been kissed by a rose on the gray.

There is so much a man can tell you,
..there....................woa...
So much he can say.
there's so much inside.
You remain
you.......
My power, my pleasure, my pain.
To me you're like a growing addiction that I can't deny, yeah (L)
Won't you tell me is that healthy, baby.

But did you know,
That when it snows,
My eyes become large and
the light that you shine can be seen.

Baby,
I've...
I compare you to a kiss from a rose on the gray.
been.............. kissed from a rose on the gray.
Ooh, the more I get of you
...ooh...........the..
Stranger it feels, yeah
stranger it feels.
Now that your rose is in bloom,
A light hits the gloom on the gray.

Yes I compare you to a kiss from a rose on the gray
I've..........been kissed from a rose on the gray.
Ooh, the more I get of you
...ooh...........the..
Stranger it feels, yeah
stranger it feels. ...yeah.
And now that your rose is in bloom
aah-ee-aah...
A light hits the gloom on the gray
aah-ee-aah...

Now that your rose is in bloom,
A light hits the gloom on the gray.

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choopy

15-11-2010, 11:31 PM

Okay, you've heard hand-farting I've posted earlier.
Now this is arm-pit farting.

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choopy

15-11-2010, 11:44 PM

Smoke On The Water performed by 1,683 guitarists.

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Dervish

17-11-2010, 05:22 PM

Madonna ~ La Isla Bonita ~ Music Video

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Dervish

17-11-2010, 05:23 PM

Music video by Cyndi Lauper performing Girls Just Want To Have Fun. (C) 1983 Sony BMG Music Entertainment

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marc0

20-11-2010, 11:42 PM

Luka by Suzanne Vega
Suzanne Vega's Luka is a classic and one of my personal favourites.
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Most Chinese would have heard of the name Yáng Guìfēi, the legendary beauty aka Consort Yang Yuhuan ( 楊玉環 ) , beloved consort of Emperor Xuanzong of Tang during his later years.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e8/Hua-Qing-Chi-Yang-Gui-Fei.jpg/210px-Hua-Qing-Chi-Yang-Gui-Fei.jpg

There are two divergent stories regarding her death. One story goes that
During the Anshi Rebellion, as Emperor Xuanzong was fleeing from the capital Chang'an to Chengdu, she was killed because his guards blamed the rebellion on her powerful cousin Yang Guozhong and the rest of her family.

However there is also another story that goes like this:

A Japanese rumour state that Lady Yang had been rescued, escaped to Japan and lived her remaining life there. In Japanese, she is known as Yōkihi.

It was reported in a Chinese newspaper that Momoe Yamaguchi's ancestry can be traced back to Yang Yuhuan, later to become Yang Guifei (713-756), one of the few women whose beauty has caused the downfall of monarchs and nations.! Momoe retired at the height of her fame and stardom to get married. This is the last song from her final concert aptly titled "Last Song For You". She is a stunning beauty but this video clip is none too flattering cos she was on the point of a breakdown. Incidentally with the rise of canto-pop in the 70's, with the exception of artists who wrote their own material like Samuel Hui, record producers and singers 'borrowed' wholesale from Western songs and J-Pop. This song was covered by Leslie Cheung in the canto version called Fung Kei Chuk Chui (wind continues to blow)

Last song for you

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Cosmos

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marc0

20-11-2010, 11:49 PM

Momoe Yamaguchi has Chinese origins
Latest Updated by 2003-11-06 16:28:04

FAMOUS Japanese actress Momoe Yamaguchi is a des-cendent of a Chinese family surnamed Yang, a family of the same origin as a well-known ancient concumbine of China's Tang Dynasty (618-907), some recently revealed documents show.

Yamaguchi believes that this is more evidence that she is related to concubine Yang Yuhuan, one of the legendary "four beauties"of ancient China. In an interview last year Yamaguchi claimed that she was related to Yang.

A village called Xitouyang in Sanmen County, Zhejiang Province is where the Yamaguchi line originated, the family history books of both Yamaguchi and Yang show.

A 1690 version of the Yamaguchi's family history book showed that Yamaguchi was descended from Yang Mingzhou. Legend has it that Yang had lived at a village called Yang Village, which is located near a stream in Zhejiang Province. On his way to Ningbo, Yang was blown to Okinawa after his ship was hit by a typhoon and drifted on the sea for 28 days. Yang then settled in Okinawa.

This record coincides with the history book of the Yang family in Xitouyang Village, Zhejiang Province. The village is inhabited by a large clan surnamed Yang, and Xitou means "near a stream."

According to the book, "Anlei, whose literary name is Mingzhou, was lost on his way to Ningbo."

More than 300 years after Yang Mingzhou's disapperance, some members of the Yamaguchi family went to Zhejiang to look for their origins. In February 1998, the Yamaguchi family was finally written into the Zhejiang Yang family history book.

Yang Mingzhou, who was well-educated, became a Chinese-language professor of the then Japanese Government. Yang got married in Okinawa and had two sons and one daughter. His second son was widely known as the ancestor of the Yamaguchi line.

Momoe Yamaguchi was one of the most popular singers and actors in Japan in the 1970s. She retired from show biz at the height of her career at age 20 in 1980. A TV series starring the actress brought her name to China in the 1980s where she became a household name.

Editor: Wings

By:Helen Deng
Source:szdaily

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