and music lives on.

Suddenly I kind of miss this thing, the Jukebox.

It used to be around like, everywhere. In foodcourts, in shopping malls. I used to love sitting in front of it, looking at what the next song could be. Cheena Piang songs like, Andy Lau, Faye Wong and Jacky Cheung etc. I like to sit in front of it, singing along to the melodies that make me happy.

Slowly but surely, it moved out of our lives, when radio and mp3s became more and more ubiquitous. I didn’t really notice its disappearance until today, when I suddenly miss it. There are too many things in life that we take for granted and don’t realise its importance and value until it is lost. It makes me think. At least, I know that the jukebox has made a difference in my life, it did a big part in putting music into my life. To me, it lives on, even though I don’t see it around anymore.

To think about it, this is the same with people. There are some people that was always there, helping along the way. We always thought they will always be there. But is that the case? There are too many friends that I have forgotten and let them pass me. But nevertheless, the feeling of being remembered is awesome, way too awesome to describe. Its like, the first thing you read in the morning is a text message that says “I miss you ):”.

I just hope that I have made a difference in somebody’s life. Was talking to Chris and Jasmine on the train home last year, and this thing that Chris talked about is so impactful that I still remember it to this day.

“Look at anyone in this cabin. If anyone of them didn’t exist, the world we know now will change. We may not even exist in the first place.”

It takes at maximum 6 people to link up two individuals, as I have learnt from “The Concerto”. It means that everyone is linked to everyone. Be it between me and Obama, or you to Mao Zedong, or Kim Jong-il to your dad. At the maximum, 6 persons, to link both up. How lovely is that!

Tell me, what difference did I make to your life, and I will tell you how you made a difference to mine. (:

Music, Fiesta.

My Music Fiesta kakis! 😀

DMIT Music Fiesta was a success, I loved the experience and the kids too! Hopefully in the next few camps, I can still be part of it. 😀 Had a fun time working with Mr Leong, Mr Ang and all the Sec 1 to Sec 3 kids. They were a co-operative bunch of people and it was very enjoyable working with them!

Through this programme, I actually saw the very naked and raw love for music in these kids. During our time in DMAT, and all the criticism that were thrown to us by better musicians; has our passion for music degraded? Did we lose the sheer pleasure and love that we had for music? Just playing or listening?

They still had it in them, I mean the kids. Music is still a hobby and something fun to them, and perhaps they have learnt a lot more than they expected during this camp. But for us, music, something that we loved, it became something that we have to work with, and not just purely enjoying it anymore. How can I get it back?

I remember a conversation with GLow in Year 1, when I was doing Assignment 4 part 1.

Me: There are a few songs that I listen to and feel very touched by it…
GLow: The magic of music will disappear when you have been in the industry as long as me.
Me: Huh, so you won’t be touched by songs anymore?
GLow: Not quite anymore. When I hear a song I automatically listen for the mix. Unless I come across really good tunes.

Would the magic of music work on me in 20 years time? I hope it does.