Project: Melancholia

A Phone Call!

2010-01-24T00:42:00.000+08:00

Hey Melancholians,

Guess what?

I've received a call from Noise/Esplanade programme I/C that I've been selected to perform on March 15-17th @ Esplanade: Concourse. =D

A meeting will be held @ Esplanade on thursday so I'll be heading down for more information regarding the event. I'll let you guys know ASAP.

Stay tuned till then.

Project Melancholia

Thank You!

2010-01-23T01:34:00.000+08:00

Hey,

Thanks for coming down to support @ the show-case this evening, really appreciate it!

First, I wanna apologize for the shift of slots. I was pushed forward 30minutes earlier as the 530pm show-case artiste wasn't able to make it at the last minute. It wasn't appropriate for everyone to wait 30minutes for 6pm, so they decided to push me up. I hope you were able to catch a song or two and once again, really really sorry. =(

And for some reasons, I had to leave the place early and was unable to speak with you guys. And also partly that I don't wanna be a distraction to the next show-case artiste.

I'll continue to update you guys on the upcoming gigs, and thanks for sticking with Project Melancholia.

Project Melancholia

Lucky Streak?

2010-01-14T17:33:00.000+08:00

Hi Melancholians,

Thanks for sticking around.

Ever since 2010 started, good things have been coming around and I've been feeling awesome than ever.
I get to be away from the rut and meet up with old friends, get to know a new friend and just last friday I got a call from Noise Singapore that I've been selected as one of their artistes to feature an original song in their 2010 compilation album, which means I get to work with our famous music producer Leonard Soosay for the very first time. Awesome! And I also get to perform next Friday at Esplanade Library from 6:40-7:00pm to showcase my originals~

More, just this morning, I received a FB msg from a stranger saying that he's a friend of my another friend, who happened to show him my works. He wants to make a music video of one my songs, and u guessed it, I was more than happy to agree! Incredible, truly incredible few weeks.

Here's the video that guy made for NTU Crusade:

Stay cool, I'll update soon enough.

Project Melancholia

"Little Butterfly" by Arista Jemie Soh

2010-01-11T00:45:00.000+08:00

Hey Melancholians,

As you know, I got to know of this singer songwriter over ExpressInMusic.com a week+ back. This is the first song of hers that first captured me.

Here's the full-arrangement of her original "Little Butterfly" by Arista Jemie Soh:

To those who are interested to know more about this song, the explanation is at the bottom after the lyrics.
Hope you all like this! (re recorded version)
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"Little Butterfly"
Sequencing, Mixing,... everything... Music and Lyrics by Arista Jemie Soh
Written 16th July 2009

Verse1:
Every little child would start off with a dream
But achieving it is harder than it seems
Taking an extra mile we would stumble along the way
'But do not be discouraged' we hear our mothers say...

Chorus:
Little Butterfly
breaking from your cocoon
You might not know you'll be in the skies soon
Just a while longer, if you're patient and wait
Your wings will soon be dry
Open your wings and start to fly
My little butterfly

Verse2:
Now I'm all grown up but my dreams all still remain
Oh should I give up or would all this be in vain?
'But do not be discouraged' we'd ike to hear them say

PreChorus:
How would we know
we would have a bright future ahead if we follow our dreams
And will we fail? Will we succeed?
Well time will tell somehow

Chorus:
Little Butterfly
breaking from your cocoon
You might not know you'll be in the skies soon
Just a while longer, if you're patient and wait
Your wings will soon be dry
Open your wings and start to fly
My little butterfly

Refrain:
Little butterfly
Little butterfly
Spread your wings and sour up high
Little Butterfly

WHY Butterfly?

There are many links with butterflies in mythology from all over the world, for the Celts it represents transformation, inspiration and rebirth. In China it symbolises joy and transformation, in ancient mythology, wisdom and knowledge.

To find out more, visit: http://www.youtube.com/user/krystalwinter

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"Perfectly Me" by Arista Jemie Soh

2010-01-04T10:21:00.000+08:00

Hey P:Melancholians,

I was surfing www.expressinmusic.com (the company which the music executive, AJ, is from) and as I was visiting the Song request Samples, I found an artist with the name Jemie Soh. And yes, I was curious because we share similiar name, and you've guessed it, i went to check this person out.

To save the story for another post, we've been contacting over youtube messaging for a few times, and I would like to introduce this artist to you guys. Here's an original by her:

"Basically it's just a song saying it's ok to be who you are. You are perfectly yourself and it's fine that way. It was the time where I was kind of discovering my identity. New school, new friends, if you don't hang out at a certain place, don't be a certain way, you lose those friends. After a long period of time I was having a hard time keeping up. So it was the time where I've decided that it's actually ok to just stop trying so hard and just be myself. Hope you all enjoy this!" - Arista

"Perfectly Me"
Sequencing, Mixing, Music and Lyrics by Arista Jemie Soh
Recorded at Singapore Polytechnic
Written 21st Oct 2007
Piano: Edwin Toh / niwdehot
Drums & Bass: Bani Hidir

Verse1:
Look at me
Tell me what do you see
All the flaws,
All the imperfection's all you see
Used to care about the things people say
Never certain of myself in anyway

PreChorus:
I discovered that it's ok
You don't have to do what they say
Cause it is enough to be just who you are

Chorus:
Just say it loud 'I'm perfectly me'
Don't hide away from the world you see
Don't have to strive and try to be somebody else
So smile, don't cry, you're somebody now
I'm perfectly me
Perfectly me

Verse2:
Perfection
Is something hard to achieve
I'm certain
Some people see the negative
All it takes is just to see that single ray
See the up-side, wash the negative away

*PreChorus

*Chorus

Bridge:
Insecurities,
Won't let this happen to me
I am no one else but myself
I am me

*Chorus

Ending Chorus:
Have to say 'I'm perfectly me'
It's just enough to be you really
Don't have to strive and try to be somebody else
I'll smile, won't cry, I'm somebody now
I'm perfectly me... ...

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Sesame Street

2009-12-31T04:11:00.000+08:00

I was watching Scrubs season 8 ep4, the song "Sunny Days" by Joshua Radin was played in the background of a scene. As the gentle melody flows , I can't help but to have this nostalgic feeling. Although it's pretty U.S. culture, I felt it had been part of my life and despite the fact that I didn't really like it when I was a kid, I still feel a connection to it.

There's a tinge of loss after hearing this song, and i know it's crazy to even mention, but is my childhood saying goodbye right now through this song? Perhaps I never said goodbye to my childhood in a amicable manner but forcing my way out to adulthood, and that it's time to come to terms with it? Still, I know, there's a kid in me that never stops laughing and playing with pure innocence regardless of all the crap we have to put up with in the "real world".

Sesame street is a show which most of us have watched when we were still children, and perhaps for some, still watching... Hope you like this clip: "Sunny Days" covered by Joshua Radin.

Sunny Day
Sweepin' the clouds away
On my way to where the air is sweet

Can you tell me how to get,
How to get to Sesame Street

Come and play
Everything's A-OK
Friendly neighbors there
That's where we meet

Can you tell me how to get
How to get to Sesame Street

It's a magic carpet ride
Every door will open wide
To Happy people like you--
Happy people like
What a beautiful

Sunny Day
Sweepin' the clouds away
On my way to where the air is sweet

Can you tell me how to get,
How to get to Sesame street...
How to get to Sesame Street
How to get to...

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What keeps us alive?

2009-12-16T03:01:00.000+08:00

Jeremy's diary:
Srsly, what keeps us alive? Is it the air we breathe or the food we eat? I don't think so, coz I see half-deads taking a ride on the train every time I take it in the morning. There must be something else that is needed to make us alive, make us truly living.

What do you think?

Project Melancholia

Affirmation Junkie

2009-12-14T02:38:00.001+08:00

Jeremy's Diary:
I really dislike the feeling of going up a public platform and seemingly not having any responses. Perhaps that's also the sole reason why I gave up worship-leading in my previous youth ministry, and that was a few years back. Even those times when people actually were blessed, and I got to know because they were really kind to express that verbally to me, I felt really really crappy and kind of empty before those positive comments. So what's going on?

How do I even begin describing that feeling?
It's kinda like you feel really dry in the atmosphere (as if nothing accomplished during that session), drained from whatever reason (just don't wanna go on for another minute) and pretty empty. You feel you've failed, and that being amplified with the whole crowd thing, it felt like epic failure.

Do other stage people like speakers, performers or worship leaders feel the same as I did? Musicians probably don't feel that much, coz they don't really FRONT the stage. People who front the stage probably felt it full-blown. Do you, worship leaders? Do you, speakers/presenters? Dancers? No? Perhaps I'm used to conversations where talking is two-way, though at times words may be pretty negative, at least, there are words. So perhaps that's the problem?

Or am I just a affirmation junkie? Maybe, I've got this need to be liked, to be approved or to be appreciated. And maybe that need of mine has a significantly larger appetite.

Project Melancholia

Uploads

2009-11-29T00:04:00.004+08:00

Hey guys

Thanks for listening to the songs over the past two months, really appreciate that. :)
After all, the best reward for an artist (or in this case, a composer) is that someone actually like his/her works. And I'm extremely thankful for the generous compliments and critics, and hope that you guys will stay on with Project Melancholia.

As you've realised, I'm starting to put up videos online and I'll be putting them up more often. You guys will be the FIRST to hear the new songs as they will ONLY be available on Project Melancholia and if you guys have added me as friends on facebook, you'll get to see the video links there too!

As I've mentioned a few weeks back, don't be hesitant to drop your comments on the shout box on the right-hand side and these comments will be my MOTIVATION FUEL for more newer and better songs!

Thank you for listening and the next video will be released soon!

Project Melancholia

Video: "Shadows of the Night"

2009-11-27T21:10:00.001+08:00

Hey
New song from the oven!
Btw, the title sounds like some heavy metal song.
Maybe you guys can suggest one for this song!

Shadows of the Night by Jeremyspk

I release the fingers of my hand
From the past that grips me tightly within
I let go, I let go

I take a step away from the path
That was thought to be the way to go
But I was wrong, I was wrong

Before me the future shining bright
With the light so strong it breaks the night

C:
We try to believe sometimes
that we can be ourselves
But we had to compromise and gave in to the lies,
gave up from the fight

We try to receive the light
that we can be righteous
But we have been keeping ourselves in the shadows of the night
the shadows of the night

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Video: "Clinging Onto You by Ian Chew"

2009-11-26T23:22:00.001+08:00

Hey guys,

My first video upload!

This song is called "Clinging Onto You" by Ian Chew.

One of my favorites, hope you guys like it!

Clinging Onto You by Ian Chew

Don't run away
Don't hide away
When everything in my life hangs on You

Wish I could say
That I was strong
But without You my world seems so lost

And this silence is killing me slowly
But I can't run away from my heart

Caught in between what I think and what I feel
Sometimes its such a mystery I wonder if it's real
But I learn how to trust in You and put all my fears aside
I seem like a fool, but I'm clinging onto You

Don't leave me here
With all my fears
When everything I believe disappears

Project Melancholia

Google Wave!

2009-11-21T02:17:00.001+08:00

Hey guys,

check this new thing google came out with!

So, what do you guys think?

Migrating?

Project Melancholia

A scene from August Rush

2009-11-15T11:51:00.000+08:00

The reason I'm showing this is because of the music.
If you care to, finish the whole clip below :)

"...I remembered.

I remembered the reason behind all that I do.

The way it moves me inside...

The way it makes me want to live on...

And I do what I do, simply because I love music."

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Another caught my eye...

2009-11-13T11:41:00.001+08:00

Violin.

I want to play it properly before I die...

I've got a friend, whom I met during my Junior College education, he started playing the violin recently. We first met in a hall with only the grand piano as the furniture. He's an inspiration to me, and yeah, he just did his magic - I'm gonna pick up the violin.

Project Melancholia

Fellow Songwriter!

2009-11-12T21:01:00.000+08:00

Hey all,

I bet you've heard this a couple of years back.
I was just tubing around and saw this clip. Seriously, you can't help it but to love Elmo and his cuteness! :D Listen to Elmo's song!

"...la la la la... la la la la... Jeremy's song?"

Wow, they even did harmonizing.. awesome!

And yes, I would love to hear more of Elmo's composition in future.

Project Melancholia

First Lesson with my SLS Instructor

2009-11-03T22:32:00.000+08:00

Hey,

I had my first lesson with my vocal instructor this evening. It was awesome!
What I had:
- A voice diagnosis
- Exercises to practise (recorded on a Tascam rec device)
- My mistakes in vocalising being pointed out
- Current track to improve connectivity before
heading out for dynamic singing

I'm going to do new exercises which I'm currently weak in. So I guess after these few exercises I would be able to hit over my bridge more comfortably.

Oh yes, I've just split and bounced the track into several short clips for my own use. If you're interested, you can always email me: jerspk@gmail.com to know more about SLS or my first day of training.

And of course, for vocalists and vocalists-to-be, you guys must check this out:
http://mymdp.blogspot.com/2009/11/talent-no-hardwork-worship-leader-with.html
Talks about how a Church Worship Leader (Lead Singer of a Worship Band) gets transformed from a tone-deaf-do-something-else-pls kinda of guy to a woah-you-sing-better-than-Chris vocalist. Be sure to check that out!

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Technology in Year 2015

2009-10-29T14:13:00.000+08:00

Hey all,
I was studying for my "Engineering and Societies" module for my upcoming exam and stumbled upon this portion titled "iN2015 Intelligent Nation 2015" and found this video clip. It's about 7minutes long and yeah, I wouldn't be surprised if things are going to turn out like that. After all, I'm a beneficiary of technology. Without today's technological capabilities, I wouldn't be able to produce tracks such as those I uploaded, as a normal individual. So be sure to check this video out!

Project Melancholia

Brain Test?

2009-10-28T23:23:00.013+08:00

Hey all,

A friend of mine gave me this link: http://mindmedia.com/braintest.html

and I went. It's supposedly some brain profiler thingy, NOT IQ TEST.

So go check it out, to see what type of person you are.

Here's mine:

Your Brain Usage Profile:

Auditory : 53%
Visual : 46%

Left : 61%

Right : 38%

Results Summary:
Jem, you are mildly left-hemisphere dominant while showing a slight preference for auditory processing. This overall combination seems to indicate a well-working blend of logic and judgment and organization, with sufficient intuition, perception and creativity to balance that dominance.

You will at times experience conflict between how you feel and what you think which will generally be resolved in favor of what you think. You will find yourself interested in the practical applications of whatever material you have learned or whatever situation you face and will retain the ability to refine whatever knowledge you possess or aspects of whatever position you are in.

By and large, you will orient yourself toward intellectual activities and structure. Though not rigid, you will schedule yourself, plan, and focus on routine and continuity of operations, rather than on changes and disruptions

When changes or disruptions occur, you are likely to consider first how to ensure that such disruptions do The same balance is reflected in your sensory preference. You will tend to be reflective and measured in your interaction style. For the most part, you will be considered objective without being cold and goal-oriented while retaining the capacity to listen to others.

Preferentially you learn by listening and maintaining significant internal dialogues with yourself. Nevertheless, you have sufficient visualization capabilities to benefit from using graphs, charts, doodles, or even body movement to enhance your comprehension and memory.

To the extent that you are even implicitly aware of your hemispheric dominance and sensory style, you will feel most comfortable in those arenas which emphasize verbal skills and logic. Teaching, law, and science are those that stand out among the professions, along with technical sales and management.

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"The World Beyond" Instrumental

2009-10-27T14:21:00.003+08:00

Hey,

Here's an instrumental clip i did in year '07 when I first got my hands on a Mac. This instrumental is my first ever song done on a proper DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) and guess what, it was done totally on a Macbook White. And yeah, if you guessed it, it was done on a typing-keyboard. Then, I had no MIDI Controller (a keyboard if u will), and I was just starting out using Garageband.

After remastering on a Logic, here's it:

"The World Beyond" by Jeremyspk

IMAGE BY: InTao

"...all it took was one step.
As the soul strides across the luminous door,
everything's changed. No longer to this world,
but to one that transcends - to the world beyond."

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My Next Instrument Acquisition

2009-10-26T00:15:00.012+08:00

Hey all,

Here's something I wanna get for my next instrument. It's the most affordable Taylor (apart from a smaller dreadnought one) for me at the moment, and yeah, I'll be saving up and heading down to the local stores to check this bud' out!

TAYLOR BIG BABY! (Its literal name)

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RAW CLIP: "Somewhere I Belong"

2009-10-25T12:24:00.001+08:00

Hey,

Another RAW CLIP from a Macbook White Mic recording titled "Somewhere I Belong".
This is another song written in '08 and I'm still considered if this should be released in the EP.
I actually have the full song recorded already, but the vocal is C-M-I, so can't show face.
This is the initial reference recording that I did in '08, I quite like this song, kinda the rock style progression.

Here's it :) Bear with the thin recording~

"Somewhere I Belong" by Jeremyspk

V1:
I stand at door every moment is ticking ticking
Imagine my future in my mind where it'll be
Where it'll be, Where it'll be

Pre:
Oh it feels like my life is going up and down and never stop
Yet back to the same place again, where will I go?

   C:
   So, where can I go
   Where can I find the peace
   Beyond my understanding

   Where can I go
   Where can I find release
   A breath from troubled sea

   Where can I go
   Where can I find the rest
   The place where I belong

   So, where can I go
   So, where can I go

V2:

I'm looking at everybody all the motion is moving moving

Someday I know I will be going to this land

To this land, to this land

"...where can I go

a place that releases me

a place that I can find rest

a place where I belong."

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OLD CLIP '08: "Road Back Home"

2009-10-23T12:22:00.000+08:00

Hey all,

In Year '08, I started writing more regularly when some friends of mine and I started a band called 'Twenty Six'. In an effort to become a better writer, I was motivated to write a least a song or two a week. Here's a song recorded using Macbook White's Mic (usually use for reference), and it's talking about this life as a journey where home is still quite far away, trying to be in focus and not caught up with music coz after all, music isn't everything. As far as I know, there's life beyond this life~

"Road Back Home" by Jeremyspk

I'm reminded that this journey is not just about me but You too
I'm reminded that my writings is not just about me but You too
I'm reminded that the blessings given it's not what my hands did but You
I'm reminded that the rescues there is no one for me but You

All the writings and singing they've gotten over my head
I can't wait to see You I want to meet You right now

C:
I've forgotten that this world is not my home
And I'm heading back to the place so I can see You face to face
If my steps have gone astray and I am alone
Lead me back to the path, Back to the way, Back on the road
Back home

"...lead me in the way everlasting..."

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RAW CLIP: "No Time Machine!"

2009-10-21T22:55:00.001+08:00

Hey guys,

It's been a while since last upload and I know I won't be recording for a while, so...
Here's "No Time Machine"

It's written late of '08 and it will definitely be in the first EP. I want it to be a song that reminds us that life is short, and that we should always know where we're going, instead of going through the motion.
Although it's not arranged yet, you guys get to listen to the '08 recording + voice!

Let me know if you like this song ~

"No Time Machine" By Jeremyspk

V:
Wander in the noise-filled town
With everyone walking around
Can't help but to ask if we know where we're going

Tight-packed in a noise-filled train
With everyone going insane
Can't help but to ask if we know where're heading (where we're heading!)

C:
There's no time machine
Better think twice about your life
For we are like bubbles will soon go away

There's no time machine
Better know where you're going
When the time comes it'll be a little too late

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Dead Dreams

2009-10-13T02:45:00.004+08:00

Author's Diary: "Dead dreams"

"... ...I was unsure, but as weeks go by, I discovered that these people were the hope and the dreams of their owner - these people are literally people's dreams! I was unable to tell that they weren't human because they look just like me, with a physique of a person and mind of a intelligent being. However, there's one thing I noticed about them, that all of them held a sad countenance. Not before long I realised: These are dreams of people that were killed and they had no where else to go except this place. But why am I here... ..." (31 Oct 9002)

Kindle, what's that?

2009-10-09T15:22:00.001+08:00

"Kindle is a new product from Amazon that is a book reader device. This allows you to read your books via a 6″ display screen on the device. Advantages include being able to download book through a wireless connection that connects directly to Amazons’ kindle store that boast over 90,000 titles." - arjunthomas.com

"It's good news for those who have been wanting a Kindle but not residing in the U.S. Amazon has announced a new international edition that will ship to over 100 countries and includes the ability to buy content even outside the U.S. However, users have to pay an extra US$20 for the international version and they will also be charged 99 cents compared to 15 cents for each megabyte transferred using Amazon's Whispernet. Also, they have to ship the Kindle from the U.S. Before you run to Amazon to order one, Singapore unfortunately remains on the list of countries where you can't get the Kindle or its services.

PC World - Amazon has slashed the price of the Kindle again, bringing the retail price down to a more affordable, but still arguably pricey, $259. At the same time, Amazon is also unveiling a new international Kindle for $279 to expand the market beyond the United States.

The $40 price drop brings the Kindle down 35 percent from the initial $400 price it was introduced at. That is still rather costly for a device that reads books. Even considering that the Kindle edition of books are typically available for $9.99.

Click here for the full story." - HWZ

Would I buy one? Does it replace my laptop?
If I can put all my pdf/doc notes into this thing, and this thing last at least 5hours of battery, then I might consider getting one. It cost about S$400 (after using 1.5x as a conversion rate).

What about you?

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QM: A Love Song 03 July '09

2009-10-06T22:06:00.001+08:00

I don't actually have a name for this song, so just called it "A Love Song".
While I was clearing up my tracks in my iTunes library, I saw this "Voice Memo" playlist. It was actually created by iPhone's default app called "Voice Memo". When I played this "7/3/09 3:13pm", I realised it was a recorded song done while I was @ the church's sanctuary alone, trying to write a love song to God, and it was pretty well recorded for an iPhone. Well, it's not completed yet and the recording is relatively poor, but you guys get to hear it~

"A Love Song" by Jeremyspk

Figure out the lyrics? I don't really have them anymore, at least, not in my knowledge.

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Songwriting Tip: Chords @ your fingertips

2009-10-05T18:50:00.002+08:00

Learn your basic family chords and know how they sound in triads, sevenths and suspensions.
E.g.
For the family of CMaj:
C Dm Em F G Am Bdim

Instead of the above, try using these similar chords:
Cmaj7 Dm7 Em7 F2 G4 Am7 Bdim7

Also, learn to hear intervals. In other words, if you're able to know the intervals, you should be able to tell what chords were played just by listening, in any key. (But yeah, unless you're perfect pitch, you'll need to know the key beforehand OR use an instrument to figure the key.)

I IIm IIIm IV V VIm VII

In every key, the nature of the chords are the same!
Be it in Cmaj, Gmaj or Emaj, the root in a specific key will always be the root (until modulated) and a 4th or IV will always sound like a fourth. Train your ears to FEEL the basic chords, and you'll be on your way to improve your craft!

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God is evil?!!

2009-10-05T00:56:00.002+08:00

If we believe what Einstein tells us about science, we better start looking hard at the Creator behind the science. We can believe the existence of oxygen molecules even though we can't see them, but we can't believe in a Intelligent Designer who made everything? Don't be silly! To not believe in a God is just scientifically unsound!

"To look out at this kind of creation and not believe in God is to me impossible."

-Astronaut John Glenn

(when he look at the Earth from the extraterrestrial perspective)

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ADDED: "Visitor Counter" & "GCast Podcast Player"

2009-10-02T02:47:00.000+08:00

Hey all,

Added:
- Visitor Counter
A daily rough gauge of traffic to Project Melancholia. And yes, I am surprised by the numbers shown just the first day. 0.0 wow, this makes me want to write/play/sing even more! ありがとう　ございます、みんあさん！(Thank you all!)

- GCast Podcast Player
A consolidation of all my music i've uploaded on this blog. So listeners can just click on (POSTS) and choose the songs they want to listen. No longer do they need to track them under Labels.

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Paper Aeroplane Ep released!

2009-10-01T20:34:00.007+08:00

Hi

Here's an album from a FRIEND, Jordon (PIXEL APARTMENT), I've got to know about through soft.com.sg and want to share with you. The EP album is FREE OF CHARGE and is available for download HERE

"Paper Aeroplane by Pixel Apartment (Paper Aeroplane EP)

The synopsis of the EP release follows:
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After a long while of silence, finally the homemade Paper Aeroplane Ep is released. Its a free Ep, so feel free to share it with your friends!

I've included a little cover art for you ipod cover flow and what not as well as some liner notes, lyrics included.

An introduction to the new Ep:

As I walked down a street, I pondered over how time has shaped the landscape as we know it today. What was it like without the pavements and asphalt? It seems that even though buildings rise and fall, kingdoms come and go, and relationships start and end, the celestial objects seem to remain forever constant, almost a testimony of yesterday, today, and tomorrow. I wrote messages into an insignificant piece of paper, folded it up into the shape of an aeroplane, and threw it into the horizon. I watched as it faded away to nothingness against the backdrop of the sun.

Infinity feels innately overwhelming, a feeling mathematics does not seem to convey as well as gazing into the distance that never ends. Where would my paper aeroplane fly to? Is there an end to the journey?

This Ep is an expression of these thoughts. Hope you would enjoy it.

Tracklist:
1. Epiphany
2. Paper Aeroplane
3. Sums & Equations
4. The Ride
5. Time = Infinity
6. A Plane Vanishes...

Below is the link for download!!!

http://www.zshare.net/download/6634486303346872/

Cheers!

Jordan
Pixel Apartment
http://www.myspace.com/pixelapartment
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That's Paper Aeroplane EP by Pixel Apartment for you.
Be sure to check this good stuff out!

P.S. If you got stuffs to show, and wants to put it up here, drop me an email: jerspk@gmail.com

Project Melancholia

New Song: "Cruel Place"

2009-09-29T18:04:00.002+08:00

Hey all,
"Cruel Place" is the newest addition to the songs, written 2 days back.

I was fiddling with 6/8 rhythm and wanted to go wash up and sleep already, and yeah, Murphy's Law for songwriters: If there is a time inspiration comes, it is always at your most inconvenient times. Then I end up sleeping past 2am. Thankfully, it's school term break, so it's cool coz I really like this song. It's something fresh to me, both melody and arrangement style.

Hope this song means something to you guys~ enjoy!

"Cruel Place" by Jeremyspk

In our hearts there's a child within us
Trying live a happy life
In our soul there's this man trapped inside
Trying to breathe in this world

In our hearts there are dreams found in us
Trying to make their way out
In our minds there's this door sealed up tight
Just won't them out

Chorus
What a cruel place to be in and breathin'
What a hopeless race to be running 'n believe in

In this world there's a word we always use
And we call that 'Survival'
In these times hardly find anyone
Believe in love

Bridge:
Release from the chains
Restrain all these pains
Believe and be free as you may

Indeed indeed, this RAT race is unfair

But it is ultimately our choice

To believe and be free

From these chains, from these pains

Or not.

Project Melancholia

New Demo: "Don't Be Afraid, Walk Again"

2009-09-17T00:35:00.000+08:00

It was written about a year ago and was performed once in "Happy Hour 08" in NTU, together with another two crusader-friends of mine. I can still remember someone humming the tune after the first set, and man, what an encouragement!

Anyway, lecture was cancelled this afternoon, so I got it recorded with my guitar. Unfortunately, I haven't got enough time to do a full arrangement, but i've got an acoustic demo up to show!

"Don't be afraid, Walk Again" by Jeremyspk

I don't like the way your eyes
Look upon the things in life
As if there's nothing but lies

I don't like the way you speak
Speak upon the world in need
As if there's nothing you can do

Would you just lift your hands to the sky
And say "I can change the world!"
Would you just take a step down the road
And walk out these lonely nights

Don't run away
Don't hide away
Don't be afraid to walk in faith

Don't go astray
Don't lose your way
Don't be afraid to walk again

Why are you downcast, O my soul?

Why so disturbed within me?

Get up on your feet and walk

Have faith, on your feet, walk again!

Project Melancholia

Awakening

2009-09-15T23:58:00.000+08:00

Author's Diary: "Awakening"

"...the sky was blue, purple and the stars were brighter than before. All did not look real at all! I thought to myself that it was all a dream, but I just couldn't seem to wake up! I can't scramble my mind and get back to reality as I always do. Oh no... What did I do?! Man, I've no idea what's going on..." (01 Sep 9002)

CBOX's UP!

2009-09-14T21:34:00.004+08:00

Alas!

Readers/Listeners can now post their comments on the CBOX located at the RIGHT-HAND SIDE!

Blogger's HTML/JAVA thingy didn't work for this site and probably didn't work for many. So it took me a while to embed CBOX's code into the XML template.Anyhow, it's finally up!

I am VERY eager for your responses to the songs and the entries! Your every post will encourage and motivate me to post new works and articles on site. I can't help but to say this: I don't need anyone's money or gifts, but I would certainly want their thoughts!

If you would be kind enough, please stick to these 3 guidelines when posting on comment or cbox:

1. Be considerate to all

2. No flaming / trolling

3. When posting critical remarks, please identify yourself.

(Yep, and mean posts may be deleted!)

Stay tunes for more upcoming works. Meanwhile, talk to me!

Literature is the immortality of speech...

Project Melancholia

Different Worlds

2009-09-13T01:12:00.008+08:00

Back then, people kept using this phrase "...we're of different worlds."
I could never understand, until now.

Yes, we are indeed, right now, worlds' apart, despite our similar core.
And no matter how hard I try, my soul rejects.

Indeed, the wise says "... don't arouse love unless your soul desires."
And truly, my soul desires nothing from you - not one tinge.

The world has made you the way you are

There's no way my soul yearns for this far

If I could, I would, to lie and betray, and all just for a proof

But my soul rejects, he rejects you

Alas my soul has cleared my mind

A clean picture of what you and I

A "You and I" that doesn't exist

Existed, truly, yet as fleeting mist

Time carries us as who we'll be

And the you, now, in my heart, has deceased

One whom my soul loathe and abhor

No matter how hard I try, my soul rejects - he rejects you.

Project Melancholia

City of Anguish

2009-09-12T00:57:00.001+08:00

Author's Diary: "The City of Anguish"

"... ... solely on the fact that this world exist. Melancholia cannot exist on its own!

The sources are clear: the corruptions, depravity of mankind and hopelessness of man's worldview,

sprung and gave life to this city - this city of anguish!" (21 Sep 9002)

New Song: "I'm Another You"

2009-09-06T23:12:00.001+08:00

Alright, new song!
I was writing this on my iPhone on the train, about a week ago. It was inspired by someone whom I will not say. After all these years, I still think we're a pretty good match, though we can be disastrous if both of us turn to the same side of our "emo-ness". That's right, this song is dedicated for her! :)
She has moved on years ago, but so what...

Anyway, I haven't layered the bass or other instruments except guitar, drums and back-up vox.
Heh, ill get it done soon~

Again, please please give comments so I can be encouraged/sian-halfed/motivated/etc to write!

"I'm Another You" by Jeremyspk

There's so much to say
On a scroll of million thoughts
I've been thinking how can I bring them
Right into your heart

The cloudy days are gone
It seems only you I've longed for
We've been listening to our hearts' dreams
that we both have hidden within

So I saw the present unwind
And the future with you in the picture

C:
I'm another you
You're another me
Can we ever live without each other

I'm another you
You're another me
I with you and you with me
Together we will rule eternity

Project Melancholia

Vocal Tip: Prep days/a week before session

2009-09-06T00:47:00.001+08:00

If you have a session on a certain day, do vocalization exercises consistently days or a week before. Warm up thoroughly at the start of the session's day(don't wait until the last minute before the session), and warm up again before the session starts. It gives me optimal performance by the reduction of vocal tension, so you can try =) Let me know if it helps you too!

Author

Great day

2009-09-06T00:45:00.001+08:00

As you know, I belong to Radiant Community Church and serving there as part of the big family, with RCC, I had a great full-dress rehearsal this evening. We're having this event called "The Race" and all are invited, especially those who haven't experience God/church/etc before. It's on 12 Sep 09, 4:30pm @ RCC. If you are interested, drop me a comment and I'll either direct or bring you there.

Oh back to the rehearsal, I'll be doing a solo song item "I Can Only Image by Mercy Me" on the keyboard. Today was awesome because I think it was one of my best session ever. Although I did not attempt original key, I did a flat of it instead and it was pretty nicely done. And yeah, those who read my previous entry knows that a week ago, I was complaining about having a terrible session. Anyway, I want to credit to God for allowing me to understand a very essential mechanics of vocalization (i can't explain but I can show it) and the importance of consistent practices. Although I am, comparatively, a weak vocalist, I think I've understood something which is going to bring me to a new level. I'll continue to practise and practise and practise!

Project Melancholia

Music-making Machines!

2009-09-04T21:25:00.000+08:00

There's a couple of MySpace-rs whom I've added actually asked me about my equipment and how I get the sound I got. Honestly, the ones I have are no where good and I really hope to have better gears than what I have right now. Although they're serving me pretty okay, it's only a matter of time they start to fail meeting my expectations. Now, I've just gotta bear with them a little while more. Okay, here's a break-down of my hardware and software:

My Home-studio Equipment:

My MacBook White

My MacPro-Equivalent

Samson c01u Condenser Mic

KORG MIDI Controller K61p

1980s-made Yamaha Upright Piano

(This is not the actual piano I have. It just has a similar design and color)

US Fender Electric Guitar ST-72 Jap-crafted

Ibanez AEG10S Semi-acoustic guitar

Audio Technica ATH-M40fs Studiophones

My Software:

Apple GarageBand 3

Logic Express 8

Acquiring:

Logic Studio 9

Don't be deceived;

It is not the fishing-rod but the fisherman.

Project Melancholia

Preview: "Sunset Path" (short demo)

2009-09-01T21:17:00.000+08:00

"Sunset Path" lyrics was inspired as I walked down Sunset Way, Clementi. It was a place filled with my childhood memories. I remembered the place well - the sunset, the air and even the smell. The lyrics was written as I walked down from the restaurant to the nearby bus stop. Despite that Sunset Way did not change much, over the years, I've become another person.

The sunset path down the way

A path I've walked before

My heart can't stop yearning

For my dreams, For my future

"Sunset Path" by Jeremyspk

The winding road up ahead
The bends that looked so familiar
Treading up the nasty slopes
I remembered I've been here before

The trees the breeze the skies
The feeling says I was here yesterday
Even the air smells the same
I remembered I've been here before

The moonlight cast a shadow on the floor
The memories came like silhouettes before my eyes

Walking down the sunset path
My head can't stop painting
With the buried history so relating

Sunset path down the way I used to go
My heart can't stop yearning for my dreams
So unchanging

("Sunset Path" is not available for download currently. Please wait for the full arranged version!)

Project Melancholia

"Blisters"

2009-08-31T08:14:00.001+08:00

"Blisters" is written and composed by Vanessa Faith Tan, a friend and a music buddy of mine. I'm not too sure when it was written, but I did the arrangement and vocal overlay in '08. I employed a minimalist style for the arrangement as she requested minimal effects. Although this song is pretty much alternative than my personal genre, I'll like to put this up coz I think it's a really well written song. Enjoy the re-mastered version of "Blisters".

I'm in search of me

Who truly I can be

All I ask is some space between us

So I can be free

"Blisters" by Vanessa Faith, arranged & vocals by: Jeremyspk

Believe that is all I ask of you
A little faith to make my stormy skies blue
Do you really know what I'm going through

Patience even it means you are dragging both my feet
The songs on the radio sings the beating of my heartbeat
All you've said has made me weak

I run and I stumble
I jump and I fall
I smile and my tears show
Is this all I'm ever made of

Life is hard full of blisters
Heal my heart give me distance
Too many hurts to speak
Too much trouble in the sea

I'm in repair full of blisters
Heal my heart all I've wasted
Show me what I'm made of
So that I'll breathe again, I'll breathe again...
(Lyrics & Melody: Vanessa Faith Tan)

Click here to download Project: Melancholia's arrangement of "Blisters" MP3 version!

Project: Melancholia

"Empty"

2009-08-30T18:02:00.006+08:00

"Empty" was written earlier this year and attempted in the Impresario. Although it didn't got selected, it's still one of my favorites. It started off with vocal experimentation to hit notes beyond the registers' bridge, but pretty much only the voice's heady-ness. However, I think the heady-ness do well in this particular song. And yes, it's one of the song which fits really tight the genre "Melancholia".

This song was arranged using Garageband. But GB's quality can only bring so much, and I didn't want to re-do this song on Logic coz I think it's inspired and I can't re-do the inspiration. So, I got it remastered on Logic instead.

What's beyond the door

The light which so floods my eyes

Take me beyond my empty inside

Alright, lend me your ears...

"Empty" by Jeremyspk

You’re at the door wondering what’s inside
You wanna know what’s within the light
Yet you’re afraid to get in

You look inside wondering what’s going on
You try to pretend that everything is fine
But you’re afraid to get in

In the world – you try your best to make sense of it
In the world – you try to believe that there’s a meaning to it all
Oh you can’t deny
Oh you’re empty inside

You look to the horizon wondering what’s beyond
You ask yourself if everything is fine
You know you have to get in

In the World – you’ve tried your best you’ve tried your best
In the World – you’ve tried to believe, you’ve tried to believe
In the World – you try to pretend, you try to pretend
In the World – you can’t deny

Click here to download "Empty" MP3 version!

Project Melancholia

Bad day

2009-08-29T23:18:00.001+08:00

I can't help it but to fret within.
I can't hit the notes in a key which I usually can hit it comfortably.
I want to conquer this weakness. I feel inadequate.
2 more weeks and it's "D_Day". And I've got problem doing well in Eb for that song.
Ah... Again, this vulnerable feeling. And now I'm so anxious over my techniques that I almost
lost all the soul in the song. Man, the last thing I want is to present only a song to people.
And also my biggest mistake - to use a secondary instrument for self-accompaniment.
My piano solo. Ah. Another one.

Yes, indeed, right now, I'm still far away from being good.
I'm not good enough, and I know it.
2 more weeks - let me use them well.

How long more before my flight

How long more before things be right.

Project: Melancholia

"The Real Me"

2009-08-28T22:47:00.006+08:00

My guests,

Here's my new song titled "The Real Me".
And perhaps, this may be the theme song for Project: Melancholia.
In Melancholia, we accept who we are. We are not afraid to show we are truly are.
This is another piece written from Melancholia to bring a new light to this messed-up world.

And yes, do remember to post your valuable comments @ the comments section.
Thank you.

No more hiding.

No more escaping.

No more lies.

Just me, the real me.

Project: Melancholia

"The Real Me" by Jeremyspk

You just can't understand me
This complicated key
To the treasure of my heart

You just can't see it
The world that is in me
How wonderful it is

Chorus:
And I can't be the one
you want me to be
And I can't be the man
you needed to see
So realise that is
the way it's gonna be
Trust and receive the real me

You can't believe in me
The complicated swings
From the storms in my heart

You just can't set me free
To the world I believe
A place where I should be

Click Here to download "The Real Me" mp3 version

Project Melancholia

Back! New! Project: Melancholia!

2009-08-28T18:27:00.000+08:00

Welcome, Welcome.

Make yourself feel home, as I do too.

New project called "Melancholia"
It'll be my new series of composition attempting on a new genre which I call it, "Melancholia".
I'm kinda tired playing existing genre and decided to head back to my own world to create the music I ought to. I'll be uploading a new track soon. Stay tune!

Project: Melancholia