Some random irrelevant and useless facts about me:
- Music is my passion.
- I love playing on my guitar (okay, not exactly "my" guitar), do a little bass and drums.
- I'm totally mad about watching videos featuring insanely gifted guitarists (bassists and drummers too) with extremely high-level technical prowess doing what they do best.
I kinda noticed that quite a few of the RANDTSters (still sounds like "Friendster" to me) do play musical instruments, or at least have a keen interest in music. I've always wanted to be able to discuss about guitaring techniques and stuff like that and perhaps feature a video or two on this blog.
But, unfortunately for me... I'm located in a university where the IT Media Services Department is numero uno (or at least "dos"<--- dunno if i'm spelling it right) on the students' hate-list. They have blocked Windows Live Messenger, Youtube, all kinds of peer to peer websites and they limited our download bandwidth to less than 2 MB (how to update my anitvirus??)... Yeah, so that's why I can't show any videos here *sigh* Anyways, I shall quit whining and ranting about my
For those who are interested in guitaring, allow me to recommend that you watch this guy called Andy McKee, that is, if you haven't watched his videos already. What's so special about this guy? The way he plays is just so cool. He utillizes a unique finger playing style to add character in his compositions. Personally, I think he's great. Before you watch him, throw out all your impressions about the common guitar-playing methods. Somehow or rather, he's sorta like a one-man-band. Enough said, check out this link, then you'll get what I mean.
If there was "For Dummies" help book about me, I think the first page would state that I like rock music. No, not the mindless shredding and senseless screaming. More like crisp driving guitar licks and groovy riffs. En d'autres termes, I'm all for musicians with good music sense. Examples of those with good musical sense, Joe Satriani (guitar), Billy Sheehan (bass), Mike Mangini (drums), Buddy Rich (mad drummer!) and
But for neutrals who aren't particularly interested in rock music, you just HAVE TO check out this guy called Victor Wooten. A fantastic bass player who has tremendous skill and a great musical sense. Not to mention, his beats are groovy and really catchy. If I'm not wrong, you can check out this link to view a video of his performance.
I suppose that's all I have to write for this post. I have to find a way to get the videos uploaded while I'm in UTP. Or else this post will be looking very plain and boring. *sigh* Anyways, here is a picture to make this post more interesting... hehe.
Victor Wooten. No, he has only 2 hands in real life
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Maybe your IT dept can be re-engineered. Lol
[comrade]: haha... they're mean =P btw, i added u on friendster
OMG. I totally dig guitar and drum stuff..they rules!! But my skill isn't exactly on par or close to pro yet..SIGH. I must see your videos someday!! :)
Hehe.. I heard you on Jilly's phone with All About You. And we all got so into your voice and we sang that song when we were semi-drunk on stage, on our cousin's wedding dinner.
In another word, you inspired us!
Haha..
Honestly, i love your voice.
You're talented.
If only i know how to play my guitar.
It's always covered up in dust.
[wenli]: neither m i a pro. yes, u must c them!!!
[melanie]: my gosh... u heard tt song?? lol. i'm crazy bout McFly... =P tts v flattering tho, but im not reali tt good. speaking of which, i haven't contacted jilly 4 ages. i wish there was some1 2 teach me guitar 2
WTF?! You're like the best guitar player i've ever met here in JB de, do you need people to teach you more?
I really do love ur voice.
If only my boyfriend have ur voice, i'll be even luckier to have him.
Haha.
Not forming a band?
[melanie]: Even I have to agree that his voice is good. *Looks at Joe* He's got that good high-pitch voice that not many possess, not even me. I can hardly reach any of his high-pitch notes.
[wenli]: His videos eh? I'll be interested to help you record his playing and get them uploaded in YouTube. Haha! (I've got good wireless Internet signal here)
But would you watch mine if I have too? Not many people really enjoy classical piano music, you know?
[joe]: You've already thought of forming a band, right? "Nosferatu and the Lycanthropes" (still sound like "The Vampire and the Wolves" to me).
[melanie]: many ppl r better, trust me. n they're juz those in jb. but tnx 4 d compliment. reali, im flattered *blush*
[henry]: dude... not my videos... d videos i recommended in d post. yeah!!! Nosferatu and The Lycanthropes!!! nah, just fooling around n coming up with d most absurd name i can tink of. =P