Bought an album a couple weeks back, called Recollection, a selection of 90s gayo hits, rearranged and performed by the duo of Fly to The Sky (FTTS).
Wow! i think i'm in love with The Voice (despite him being so insecure over his looks)... okokok, it is The Voices, cos Brian Joo's not bad either. Does this mean i'm no longer totally in love with Mr M's music? Or for all that, Bobby Chen?
I guess not. I find that i'm always nicely ready to accept and see clearly the flaws of those 'idols'. Half an hour ago, i caught this Taiwanese concert on TV, and there was this guy singing a cutesy song in a small voice. I was so duhhhhh put-off. Then i had a double take - OH MY GOD, it's Joe Cheng! Honestly, i think he's one of the best young actors to come out of Taiwan, of late. But from the very beginning, his voice has been his great flaw, whenever he does angry scenes, its really trying on this faculty. So in a way, Mike He wins, but now Ethan Ruan wins hands down, he has a little of Joe's sense of humour and a wonderful voice (a bit like Ming-dao).
Okay. Before i get a 'where-are-you-heading-with-this' ...
An idol is someone you admire for their skills, personality, life, looks or whatever pushes your buttons. And if it's an actor or someone who is miles away, it is easier to distance yourself. But what if you find that you're most likely to idolise someone who lives next door or you just shook hands with.
i dunno but i think that's okay, too. As long as you know that putting someone on a pedestal is acceptable but as much as you admire that person for their talents, you should not be blind to their flaws. Say if someone said your favourite singer-songwriter was gay ... that's okay, value him for his talents. Even if your bestfriend is money-grubbing, promise-breaker or selfish witch, i think i'm okay because i'm fully aware of this. i have a choice to break off the relationship but if i choose to be friends with someone like that, when they hurt me, i won't make excuses for them except well, that's them and move on.
Someone i know who is a self-serving yet thinks he is selflessly helping other people, has been playing and pushing puppets around again lately. Because he thinks he is only doing such things to help his good kind friends, based on a deluded opinion that 'as long as my friends are happy, i am', he always gives excuses that his intention were all for good, so he will never take full responsibilty when it fails and people get hurt. Well, first of all, this is meant for all you good intentioned but black hearted irresponsible people - don't play with other peoples' lives, especially if they are people dearest to you. They don't deserve this kind of callouslessness. Plus, i'll bet you never told me is because you know it's wrong but you don't care ... it's a risk you must take. Fool! Come off that pedestal quietly, before someone breaks that statue.
As for my take on idolising,: it's okay, just don't be blind to the flaws that make them human.
I choose this song which literally means Person who gives Happiness, i know it is so ironic to use it since i've been harping over someone else being so stupid into thinking they can do so. Actually, i don't think it is wrong, just think that you should also know when you must tell the truth and not let people you care for live in a cloud of fake happiness. Being truthful may be painful, but in the long run, it is better for all parties. And true friends care enough to be truthful despite everything. BTW, i'm over being mad, just need to get it off my chest.
SONG FOR A MOOD
행복을 주는 사람/haengbogeul juneun saram - Fly To The Sky. From the album, Recollection, this is the first track which really gives you a headache because of the arrangement. But surprisingly, i didn't hate it. Gave this album to Ma-chan and i hope she grows to love it like i do. Feeling a bit deprived while i'm waiting for my copy to arrive, thank goodness for ripping and mp3s, it's one of those albums i can't live without!
Wow! i think i'm in love with The Voice (despite him being so insecure over his looks)... okokok, it is The Voices, cos Brian Joo's not bad either. Does this mean i'm no longer totally in love with Mr M's music? Or for all that, Bobby Chen?
I guess not. I find that i'm always nicely ready to accept and see clearly the flaws of those 'idols'. Half an hour ago, i caught this Taiwanese concert on TV, and there was this guy singing a cutesy song in a small voice. I was so duhhhhh put-off. Then i had a double take - OH MY GOD, it's Joe Cheng! Honestly, i think he's one of the best young actors to come out of Taiwan, of late. But from the very beginning, his voice has been his great flaw, whenever he does angry scenes, its really trying on this faculty. So in a way, Mike He wins, but now Ethan Ruan wins hands down, he has a little of Joe's sense of humour and a wonderful voice (a bit like Ming-dao).
Okay. Before i get a 'where-are-you-heading-with-this' ...
An idol is someone you admire for their skills, personality, life, looks or whatever pushes your buttons. And if it's an actor or someone who is miles away, it is easier to distance yourself. But what if you find that you're most likely to idolise someone who lives next door or you just shook hands with.
i dunno but i think that's okay, too. As long as you know that putting someone on a pedestal is acceptable but as much as you admire that person for their talents, you should not be blind to their flaws. Say if someone said your favourite singer-songwriter was gay ... that's okay, value him for his talents. Even if your bestfriend is money-grubbing, promise-breaker or selfish witch, i think i'm okay because i'm fully aware of this. i have a choice to break off the relationship but if i choose to be friends with someone like that, when they hurt me, i won't make excuses for them except well, that's them and move on.
Someone i know who is a self-serving yet thinks he is selflessly helping other people, has been playing and pushing puppets around again lately. Because he thinks he is only doing such things to help his good kind friends, based on a deluded opinion that 'as long as my friends are happy, i am', he always gives excuses that his intention were all for good, so he will never take full responsibilty when it fails and people get hurt. Well, first of all, this is meant for all you good intentioned but black hearted irresponsible people - don't play with other peoples' lives, especially if they are people dearest to you. They don't deserve this kind of callouslessness. Plus, i'll bet you never told me is because you know it's wrong but you don't care ... it's a risk you must take. Fool! Come off that pedestal quietly, before someone breaks that statue.
As for my take on idolising,: it's okay, just don't be blind to the flaws that make them human.
I choose this song which literally means Person who gives Happiness, i know it is so ironic to use it since i've been harping over someone else being so stupid into thinking they can do so. Actually, i don't think it is wrong, just think that you should also know when you must tell the truth and not let people you care for live in a cloud of fake happiness. Being truthful may be painful, but in the long run, it is better for all parties. And true friends care enough to be truthful despite everything. BTW, i'm over being mad, just need to get it off my chest.
SONG FOR A MOOD
행복을 주는 사람/haengbogeul juneun saram - Fly To The Sky. From the album, Recollection, this is the first track which really gives you a headache because of the arrangement. But surprisingly, i didn't hate it. Gave this album to Ma-chan and i hope she grows to love it like i do. Feeling a bit deprived while i'm waiting for my copy to arrive, thank goodness for ripping and mp3s, it's one of those albums i can't live without!
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