Thursday, November 19, 2009
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Song Voting Details
After viewing the EPK video and heard Wei Lian's song broadcasted on radio, you wish to show your support and do your part in voting up his song? Then click on the icons (on the image below) of different radio stations, to look at the various voting methods and details! Let's make his song on its way up, to top position of the charts...
Wei Lian's new album EPK【走唱陈伟联】宣传短片
In his latest album - 走唱陈伟联- Wei Lian demonstrates his composing skills with an array of new songs that will fill the lonely hearts with warmth and love. In this EPK, let the singer/composer himself introduce you to a few of his new songs. Listen with your heart and you will be touched by the warmth of his voice.
伟联在新专辑【奏唱陈伟联】里展现了他的创作才华，多首新歌是由他亲自作曲，希望给寂 寞的人一些心灵上的慰藉。 在这宣传短片里，伟联将亲自介绍他的几首新歌。请用心聆听，你将会被他温暖的歌声感动 。
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Wei Lian's Very First Electronic Press Kit coming your way very very soon!
A Simple Wish from a Pure Heart
~Music for the lonely hearts~
In some obscure corners of a bustling city, there’ll always be some lonely souls in waiting. What are they waiting for? Sunrise or sunset? Life presents to us a variety of encounters, but his voice can warm your heart with a ray of sunshine – making you feel that there’s hope in life. If you listen with your heart, you will discover that within his pure heart, there's a simple wish – to fill the lonely hearts with his songs.
This time around, Wei Lian will be presenting his very own music compositions from the bottom of his heart. Though we missed his performances in public for two years, the music has not stopped for him. In fact, he has been working hard behind the scene to create music for your appreciation.
This is the first time he is trying his hands on composing, telling a story through a series of webisodes and creating personal podcasts...all in the hope of reaching out to you. Listen with your heart to feel the warmth of his music!
On 14 July 2009, watch out for the release of an EPK (Electronic Press Kit) in which he's personally involved in its production. Log on to his Album Blog and YouTube Channel to appreciate the fruits of his hard work.
《就在这里》
《就在这里》
国庆日2009的主题曲,由陈伟联演绎中文版本,名为《就在这里》.英文版本是由El ectrico 乐团演唱, 名为 "What Do You See?"
Kelvin Tan sang Singapore's National Day 2009 theme song (chinese version). Original is "What Do You See?" by Electrico
Visit wei lian youtube for more media interviews on Wei Lian (about his participation in NDP)
NDP WEBSITE (theme songs)
Side Note:
Haha, this is the first time I am doing a video (with another WLFC fan Elsie) and glad that people do like it (consider i'm a greenhorn in this area and it isn't that impressive compared to those who are good lor. lol). But most importantly is the thought that counts right? hahaha. Well, if you realised, I use quite a few Paralympics shots, (there's an agenda to it) as I feel this annual event wasn't really highlighted (compared to Olympics) when it was held then.
有些优势世界忘了给我们不曾後悔
没有翅膀的人类一样也能起飞
就在这里 把梦开启
(these simple phrases explains a lot of my intentions - Should a disabled be any less 'worthy' than an abled? maybe commerically yes, but having to educate the public isn't it equally important? just a thought for your mind.)
Although the original English version is not that typical of nationalist feel, but still a good try overall. I personally feel Chinese version is more touching, firstly due to the lyrics (although a bit mouthful) and secondly of coz Wei Lian's voice is more comfortable to listen to. hehe.
Anyway, Wei Lian won't be singing this song live (it is used more for chinese radio stations to play on air), but would be performing a medley of songs (Heart.Land as theme). So do stay tune to TV (if you don't have tickets to see live) to hear him perform!
国庆日2009的主题曲,由陈伟联演绎中文版本,名为《就在这里》.英文版本是由El ectrico 乐团演唱, 名为 "What Do You See?"
Kelvin Tan sang Singapore's National Day 2009 theme song (chinese version). Original is "What Do You See?" by Electrico
Visit wei lian youtube for more media interviews on Wei Lian (about his participation in NDP)
NDP WEBSITE (theme songs)
Side Note:
Haha, this is the first time I am doing a video (with another WLFC fan Elsie) and glad that people do like it (consider i'm a greenhorn in this area and it isn't that impressive compared to those who are good lor. lol). But most importantly is the thought that counts right? hahaha. Well, if you realised, I use quite a few Paralympics shots, (there's an agenda to it) as I feel this annual event wasn't really highlighted (compared to Olympics) when it was held then.
有些优势世界忘了给我们不曾後悔
没有翅膀的人类一样也能起飞
就在这里 把梦开启
(these simple phrases explains a lot of my intentions - Should a disabled be any less 'worthy' than an abled? maybe commerically yes, but having to educate the public isn't it equally important? just a thought for your mind.)
Although the original English version is not that typical of nationalist feel, but still a good try overall. I personally feel Chinese version is more touching, firstly due to the lyrics (although a bit mouthful) and secondly of coz Wei Lian's voice is more comfortable to listen to. hehe.
Anyway, Wei Lian won't be singing this song live (it is used more for chinese radio stations to play on air), but would be performing a medley of songs (Heart.Land as theme). So do stay tune to TV (if you don't have tickets to see live) to hear him perform!
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Hot, hot, hot!!!
AIYO, THESE FEW DAYS (OR FEW WEEKS) VERY HOT! PLEASE RAIN AR~~~
think this comment I heard people making very frequently, well indeed the past few days or weeks. Even raining may not necessary help to ease the hot condition (coz Singapore generally is humid)
Global warming is adding "pressure" to this unbearable hot condition, which we can't deny we have our responsibilities. See the chicken-and-egg effect? Because it is hot, we on the air con at full blast, then the by-products of air conditioning will make global warming worse, which will cause land temperature to be higher (or lower for countries experience cold weathers) and hotter - affecting us. So the vicious cycle continues...haiz...
So I guess what we can do is to switch on fans ba, at least they don't product by-products like air conditioning (although still uses electricity) and I advise all to drink more water before moving around, as water can lower down your inner body temperature. :)
think this comment I heard people making very frequently, well indeed the past few days or weeks. Even raining may not necessary help to ease the hot condition (coz Singapore generally is humid)
Global warming is adding "pressure" to this unbearable hot condition, which we can't deny we have our responsibilities. See the chicken-and-egg effect? Because it is hot, we on the air con at full blast, then the by-products of air conditioning will make global warming worse, which will cause land temperature to be higher (or lower for countries experience cold weathers) and hotter - affecting us. So the vicious cycle continues...haiz...
So I guess what we can do is to switch on fans ba, at least they don't product by-products like air conditioning (although still uses electricity) and I advise all to drink more water before moving around, as water can lower down your inner body temperature. :)
Saturday, May 30, 2009
孤单好吗 vs 孤单的人总说无所谓
It is interesting how Wei Lian cleverly linked his new song 《孤单好吗》to this "old song" of Jolin's (something like a Q & A style). It is piano vs guitar too! (ok, this is lame I know)
Wei Lian's Webisode, Part4
I like his rendition! And his piano playing too. Secretly hope his next few episodes is similar to this :P *counting and counting, when his album gonna to release ar? still counting...*
陈伟联《孤单好吗》:
Wei Lian's Webisode, Part4
I like his rendition! And his piano playing too. Secretly hope his next few episodes is similar to this :P *counting and counting, when his album gonna to release ar? still counting...*
陈伟联《孤单好吗》:
Friday, May 8, 2009
我只在乎你...
Wei Lian's 2nd performance on channel 8's variety show, 综艺 Go Live!
Based on WL's rendition first...I really like his version (on a repeat mode in my handphone)...I have heard numerous people trying to attempt this song, but Wei Lian 气音/声 is really touching. Plus point for using guitar to play the song as well. Late Teresa Teng's songs may seem easy to sing, but to portray a kind of fornlorn feel + 细腻 is not easy, especially she the type of 气质 (mostly just stand there and sing type) singer. Personally I felt, it has been quite a while since WL's vocals really reflected well (Just like when he sing those hokkien-feel type of song, 会让我莫名地被感动. I do like his two compositions (that has been played in public), but is on a different kind of 'liking' scale ba.
Since this song is sung for Mother's Day, I would like to take this opportunity, and tell my mom: I really care about your opinions, and hope that you will always be happy. :)
(Btw, Teresa Teng was my mom fav singer and so coincident that the song is sung closed to Teresa Teng's death anniversary...hmmm, somewhat like a tribute to this special singer ba!)
Based on WL's rendition first...I really like his version (on a repeat mode in my handphone)...I have heard numerous people trying to attempt this song, but Wei Lian 气音/声 is really touching. Plus point for using guitar to play the song as well. Late Teresa Teng's songs may seem easy to sing, but to portray a kind of fornlorn feel + 细腻 is not easy, especially she the type of 气质 (mostly just stand there and sing type) singer. Personally I felt, it has been quite a while since WL's vocals really reflected well (Just like when he sing those hokkien-feel type of song, 会让我莫名地被感动. I do like his two compositions (that has been played in public), but is on a different kind of 'liking' scale ba.
Since this song is sung for Mother's Day, I would like to take this opportunity, and tell my mom: I really care about your opinions, and hope that you will always be happy. :)
(Btw, Teresa Teng was my mom fav singer and so coincident that the song is sung closed to Teresa Teng's death anniversary...hmmm, somewhat like a tribute to this special singer ba!)
Sunday, April 5, 2009
Genuine and Earnest performances by Wei Lian, Kris & Cheer
What should a performer do when he/she is on the stage? Sing like hell broke loose? Sing till the last energy that he/she had? Well, maybe. In a certain extent that shows showmanship, without constraints on stage. But let's fall back a little on studio recording. Personally the above descriptions will work very well for live performances (and immediately caught others' attention), but comes to studio recording, well it is another thing. As for 'durability' in such performances, I will be wow in the first round, but soon get tired over the exaggeration in performance (if it kepts repeating the same mould).
To me, music is not just showing how good you are but to be able to connect, is a tough thing to understand/intrepret by singers, especially good songs are hard to come by. Even the best singers if don't have good songs to complement with, will be hard to reach out to more people.
Recently I attended one of the live performances by Wei Lian, and heard his second new song, titled 孤单好吗?. At first when I heard was just alright, but the more times I heard, (after I formatted into mp3) slowly his flavour stood out. I did commented that some parts of the lyrics were not as good as expected(a bit more 诗情画意 would be perfect), but certain parts of the songs were subtly good. The first four verses, the 'di da di da la' interlude singing and last part when he sang '像个小孩他并不听话', are the climatic parts to his songs, and if the studio recording is as good/耐听- no worries that this song will be loved by people.
NTU Red Cross Charity Show - Gu Dan Hao Ma
Kris Allen - Ain't No Sunshine
The similarity between Wei Lian and Kris is they are blackhorses. Yes, Wei Lian has a good voice, but the truly awesome performances of his came much later in the show, that pushes his popularity even higher to eventual champion. (e.g "我的生活在哪里", "走出黑暗的世界吧! 朋友!", "HEAVEN KNOWS", "我真的受伤了") Just like Kris. At first, I see Kris as just a charming boy-next-doy. But this song show a more emotional and rawness of him. He's there to perform not to compete, which makes him more attractive and the judges agreed in the sense they never compared him to others and said his confidence level came across very well. Let's hope he will be able to proceed on till at least top 5. (I just feel that Adam will be overall champion since he's of a total different league, the rest is just to 陪跑)
Another singer/song I would like to introduce is 陳綺貞 - 魚. The whole song didn't mentioned about fish related stuff, but rather depict how fish can 自由自在 in the marine world, drawing a parallel to human world. She is a good composer who writes songs that reflect not just love but life as well.
收放自如 type of singing is what will capture my attention. Able to play music instruments while singing at ease is even more desirable, add points to the singer of being more a musician than a performer. Eventually when I buy an album is to listen not to see (I don't think anyone will keep seeing how good the photos are in an album, but definitely good songs will be on the repeat mode in their player).
So looking forward to Wei Lian's performances in CSS night! All the best! :D
To me, music is not just showing how good you are but to be able to connect, is a tough thing to understand/intrepret by singers, especially good songs are hard to come by. Even the best singers if don't have good songs to complement with, will be hard to reach out to more people.
Recently I attended one of the live performances by Wei Lian, and heard his second new song, titled 孤单好吗?. At first when I heard was just alright, but the more times I heard, (after I formatted into mp3) slowly his flavour stood out. I did commented that some parts of the lyrics were not as good as expected(a bit more 诗情画意 would be perfect), but certain parts of the songs were subtly good. The first four verses, the 'di da di da la' interlude singing and last part when he sang '像个小孩他并不听话', are the climatic parts to his songs, and if the studio recording is as good/耐听- no worries that this song will be loved by people.
NTU Red Cross Charity Show - Gu Dan Hao Ma
Kris Allen - Ain't No Sunshine
The similarity between Wei Lian and Kris is they are blackhorses. Yes, Wei Lian has a good voice, but the truly awesome performances of his came much later in the show, that pushes his popularity even higher to eventual champion. (e.g "我的生活在哪里", "走出黑暗的世界吧! 朋友!", "HEAVEN KNOWS", "我真的受伤了") Just like Kris. At first, I see Kris as just a charming boy-next-doy. But this song show a more emotional and rawness of him. He's there to perform not to compete, which makes him more attractive and the judges agreed in the sense they never compared him to others and said his confidence level came across very well. Let's hope he will be able to proceed on till at least top 5. (I just feel that Adam will be overall champion since he's of a total different league, the rest is just to 陪跑)
Another singer/song I would like to introduce is 陳綺貞 - 魚. The whole song didn't mentioned about fish related stuff, but rather depict how fish can 自由自在 in the marine world, drawing a parallel to human world. She is a good composer who writes songs that reflect not just love but life as well.
收放自如 type of singing is what will capture my attention. Able to play music instruments while singing at ease is even more desirable, add points to the singer of being more a musician than a performer. Eventually when I buy an album is to listen not to see (I don't think anyone will keep seeing how good the photos are in an album, but definitely good songs will be on the repeat mode in their player).
So looking forward to Wei Lian's performances in CSS night! All the best! :D
Androgynous singing in trend?
Yeah, long time never update my blog leh. Today is such a crazy day - thunderstorm like anything. Last week or so, super duper hot (even when I am outstationed). Think must be global warming la, that caused weather to be topsy-turvy (heard that the iceberg at North side of the world are melting at faster rate than usual). sighz. Are we human the source of global destruction? I believe so, and am gulity of certain action, like switch on of aircon. (hoho, a vicious cycle - because hot then switch on the aircon, but that action also indirectly harm our world) But my home grew a lot of trees and flowers, so hope this little bit of "help" is useful.
Hmmm, back to my main thread topic: Androgynous singing in trend?
In the past 潘美辰 is a classic example (still is), now she's doing more backstage: opening music school and more song-writing.
What is an androgynous: http://www.answers.com/topic/androgyny
Well, currently here's two good examples of ex-contestants from singing competitions - because of them being androgynous, eventually won them fans (gals get crazy over their coolness, and guys find them hot in a different way) and the competitions. Between these two gals, which one's vocals do you feel sounded more like a male than a female singing? And for androgynous style singers, they like to choose very "man" kind of songs to perform. Below is the very famous 王杰成名曲:"一场游戏一场梦", so let' see how they sing.
Chris Lee李宇春_一场游戏一场梦
20080126 超級偶像@張芸京-一場遊戲一場夢
Actually I prefer the second one (張芸京) as least she looks much nicer/"handsomer" and got a more comfortable tone of voice...Doesn't she look a bit like mediacorp's Yuan Shuai? haha. Anyway, she is going to release her first album in May.
I like this performance from her. 超偶人氣王-張芸京～「落葉歸根」經典曲目！
She may not be technically the best singer, but I saw a few performances of hers, her stage presence won my praise over. Her eyes are attractive and got that idol material quality in her. Will listen to her new album then.
Hmmm, back to my main thread topic: Androgynous singing in trend?
In the past 潘美辰 is a classic example (still is), now she's doing more backstage: opening music school and more song-writing.
What is an androgynous: http://www.answers.com/topic/androgyny
Well, currently here's two good examples of ex-contestants from singing competitions - because of them being androgynous, eventually won them fans (gals get crazy over their coolness, and guys find them hot in a different way) and the competitions. Between these two gals, which one's vocals do you feel sounded more like a male than a female singing? And for androgynous style singers, they like to choose very "man" kind of songs to perform. Below is the very famous 王杰成名曲:"一场游戏一场梦", so let' see how they sing.
Chris Lee李宇春_一场游戏一场梦
20080126 超級偶像@張芸京-一場遊戲一場夢
Actually I prefer the second one (張芸京) as least she looks much nicer/"handsomer" and got a more comfortable tone of voice...Doesn't she look a bit like mediacorp's Yuan Shuai? haha. Anyway, she is going to release her first album in May.
I like this performance from her. 超偶人氣王-張芸京～「落葉歸根」經典曲目！
She may not be technically the best singer, but I saw a few performances of hers, her stage presence won my praise over. Her eyes are attractive and got that idol material quality in her. Will listen to her new album then.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
张智成《迷魂阵》和 大嘴巴《國王皇后》
Have been liking dance track songs recently. Coz I am still a slow sentimental song lover at heart. lol.
Would like to introduce this new song (迷魂阵) by Z-chen.
Wa, didn't know Z-chen can sing/dance like that. His facial expressions reminded me of Harlem in 眼熏装 + Joker (coz his jawline). haha. Not too bad try, especially this song tested a lot on his falsettoes. Quite catchy as well, and his rendition really got that 迷 in it (thanks to the lyrics and that in-out way of singing).
Heard he's coming out with an album soon. Wish him all the best as his songs/voice isn't that bad, just need more distinctivity.
Another song to introduce is 大嘴巴《國王皇后》. I kinda like this group as it is pretty refreshing and their music background varied. Although their singing needs lots of improvement, but at least their music element is funky and can balance their cultural differences pretty well (not at all surprising when they won the best group in GMA 2008). The song is quite catchy and it reflects how nowadays 都市男女是有主见的人,享受着被注视或自我陶醉.
Would like to introduce this new song (迷魂阵) by Z-chen.
Wa, didn't know Z-chen can sing/dance like that. His facial expressions reminded me of Harlem in 眼熏装 + Joker (coz his jawline). haha. Not too bad try, especially this song tested a lot on his falsettoes. Quite catchy as well, and his rendition really got that 迷 in it (thanks to the lyrics and that in-out way of singing).
Heard he's coming out with an album soon. Wish him all the best as his songs/voice isn't that bad, just need more distinctivity.
Another song to introduce is 大嘴巴《國王皇后》. I kinda like this group as it is pretty refreshing and their music background varied. Although their singing needs lots of improvement, but at least their music element is funky and can balance their cultural differences pretty well (not at all surprising when they won the best group in GMA 2008). The song is quite catchy and it reflects how nowadays 都市男女是有主见的人,享受着被注视或自我陶醉.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Wei Lian on Razor TV
Project SuperStar's Kelvin Tan
Trivia:
I went for two days...and personally I felt Wei Lian sang the new song better in the 2nd day. haha! Think is the stereo effects, coz the 1st day the stereo sounded "coarse"/too many disturbance noise. I also like the 2nd day dressing for him as well, simple yet bright. 2nd day also ended slightly earlier than 1st day, and everything is the same (even their speeches are 90% similar to the 1st day!) except Kelly sang another song from her new album instead from her 2nd album. hoho! 2nd day is much more crowded almost 95% full, but our fans managed to "manuover" around like got better seats la, really like right in front of the stage, center somemore. hehe. :laugh:
While Wei Lian was performing, got two small kids (one girl and one boy about 5-6 years old) really cute la, went to the front and use their handphone to take snap shots of him. haha! And got one lady sat beside me saw us took our the banner (but haven't raise it up yet coz Wei Lian hasn't appear) and kept murmuring who we supporting. Then she kept bending slightly down to see the name on the banner, and then say "oh, it's wei lian ar!". lol. :P
About the song (星光伴我心):
Something light and happpy teaser that I think is suitable for all ages...yet think it is more suitable to be 3rd/4th zhu da of the upcoming album, coz Wei Lian's vocals still not excerise fully in the song...anticipate something that his vocals will truly shine through.
But...am happy that the record label invited famous lyricist like 梁文福 and 林夕 (both can write meaningful and close-to-heart songs very well) to pen his songs. Now I hope is all original de, and if can, include Wei Lian's compositions as much as possible. Muahaha! :P
Project SuperStar's winner Kelvin Tan Weilian performed one of his self-composed singles from his yet-to-be-released album at the River Hongbao Concert. Don't miss Poh Kwan's chat with this well-loved singer-songwriter as he shared about his latest aspirations and relationship status. You'll be touched by his honesty and sincerity.
http://www.razor.tv/site/servlet/segment/main/entertainment/20714.html
http://www.razor.tv/site/servlet/segment/main/entertainment/20716.html
River Hongbao Concert (Pt 3)
The Chinese New Year is not over yet, so catch Kelvin Tan Weilian, Kelly Poon, Wawa and other Xinyao's favourites in this year's River Hongbao Concert.
http://www.razor.tv/site/servlet/segment/main/entertainment/20850.html
Trivia:
I went for two days...and personally I felt Wei Lian sang the new song better in the 2nd day. haha! Think is the stereo effects, coz the 1st day the stereo sounded "coarse"/too many disturbance noise. I also like the 2nd day dressing for him as well, simple yet bright. 2nd day also ended slightly earlier than 1st day, and everything is the same (even their speeches are 90% similar to the 1st day!) except Kelly sang another song from her new album instead from her 2nd album. hoho! 2nd day is much more crowded almost 95% full, but our fans managed to "manuover" around like got better seats la, really like right in front of the stage, center somemore. hehe. :laugh:
While Wei Lian was performing, got two small kids (one girl and one boy about 5-6 years old) really cute la, went to the front and use their handphone to take snap shots of him. haha! And got one lady sat beside me saw us took our the banner (but haven't raise it up yet coz Wei Lian hasn't appear) and kept murmuring who we supporting. Then she kept bending slightly down to see the name on the banner, and then say "oh, it's wei lian ar!". lol. :P
About the song (星光伴我心):
Something light and happpy teaser that I think is suitable for all ages...yet think it is more suitable to be 3rd/4th zhu da of the upcoming album, coz Wei Lian's vocals still not excerise fully in the song...anticipate something that his vocals will truly shine through.
But...am happy that the record label invited famous lyricist like 梁文福 and 林夕 (both can write meaningful and close-to-heart songs very well) to pen his songs. Now I hope is all original de, and if can, include Wei Lian's compositions as much as possible. Muahaha! :P
Monday, January 26, 2009
新年09到了!!
新年到! 新年到!....(想到这儿就想到"团员饭"的阿公....朱厚仁演的很投入,挺感人的.)
新年终于到了...今年我"犯太岁". (我这么一说,想必知道我属什么的吧? 哈哈!), 所以愿自己能顺顺利利过一整年. :)
做了张祝贺图, 顺便借这个机会祝福大家过个太平年! :)
新年终于到了...今年我"犯太岁". (我这么一说,想必知道我属什么的吧? 哈哈!), 所以愿自己能顺顺利利过一整年. :)
做了张祝贺图, 顺便借这个机会祝福大家过个太平年! :)
上个礼拜,去观看伟联的演出...总的来说蛮好看,歌曲也好听...打85分.
下一个礼拜,伟联又会有演出: 《大地回春贺新年》1月30日（星期五）及1月31日（星期六）, 8点直到晚上10点.
多一点详情: http://www.riverhongbao.sg/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=50&Itemid=59
希望看到你们的出现哦!
过完年应该是伟联要发片的时候了...等到脖子都长了,迫不及待了...哈哈! 希望这次专辑会制作更好,让伟联的歌声感染更多人. 伟联加油! :)
Sunday, January 25, 2009
《我不是你想像那麼勇敢》MV v.s《走音》MV?
最近迷上一首歌,一个歌声(最近女歌手的成绩相比低调, 她是算比较突出的一位, 舒服漂亮,歌声也不赖...听的出她是21岁吗?)
拍的MV也挺有心思...利用第三者的角度来做个停靠站,问题到底在于谁呢? 是你多情,还是他/她多意?
梁文音《我不是你想像那麼勇敢》MV - 完整版
另外介绍多一首歌.
黃靖倫《走音》MV完整版:
听完整张专辑, 最喜欢"走音" (歌词简单,旋律顺耳 - 怎么样去淡然接受不稳的爱情的安排?)和"缺席".他在这两首歌曲的声音发挥最入味.
你们比较喜欢哪一首呢?
拍的MV也挺有心思...利用第三者的角度来做个停靠站,问题到底在于谁呢? 是你多情,还是他/她多意?
梁文音《我不是你想像那麼勇敢》MV - 完整版
另外介绍多一首歌.
黃靖倫《走音》MV完整版:
听完整张专辑, 最喜欢"走音" (歌词简单,旋律顺耳 - 怎么样去淡然接受不稳的爱情的安排?)和"缺席".他在这两首歌曲的声音发挥最入味.
你们比较喜欢哪一首呢?
Saturday, January 3, 2009
Korea Trip Day 7 - Seoul - Incheon - Singapore
Wooh...last day of Korea Trip le. Time passes very fast...
We went outside of Hotel to have our breakfast and it started to snow in midst of our breakfast! Yeah! Second time lucky to catch the snow, and this time round is heavier. Even the guide also said that we are lucky that we still can see the snow once more before we left Korea, so worth the air ticket and tour package price. haha! Most of us hurried through our breakfast and went outside of the shop to experience the snow. Hehe.
After breakfast, we went to an Amethyst Factory, where it sells purple crystals jewellery and ornaments. Coz it is on high side of a price, think no one in my tour group buy things from there, so just see see and look look. haha! Next, we headed to a place for Kimchi Making Session. On our way to there, the tour guide was talking about their taxi. Did you know they had two types of taxi? One is white whereby the taxi fetches typical customers but there is another black in colour (about 50% more expensive than white one), which is exclusive to only drunken customers. lol. Why? Coz like I said before, the Koreans enjoy drinking which result in drink-drive siutation. To avoid such problem, these taxis are hired and typical position them around pubs areas, so as to fetch these drunken customers safely back home. These black-coloured taxi drivers need a lot of years of experiences and special handling methods to handle those drunken customers - which explains their fees. (Maybe singapore should have that for those party-goers. But think maintainence fee will be very high. ha!)
We finally arrived at the Kimichi Making Session class. It was an Korean, 40+ years old lady teaching us how to make delicious Kimichi. The chili has been premade by the staffs so we are only left to wrap the chilli in the vegetables. One has to stuff and spread ufficient amount of chilli on every leave and the remaining chilli has to be used to cover the thickest leave as well as the bottom stalk, so that the leaf water will not escape so easily. (after that should be put in the fridge for the vegetable to ferment) The one I done is also captured below (paiseh for the messiness. lol.). Ingredients are shown as below.
After the Kimichi making process, we went to the next section of the room to test fit some hanboks and took some photos. As the closet area is pretty small and squeezy, it was kind of a mad rush trying to exchange some of the clothes (so that one can try different styles.) But nevertheless, it was an interesting experience!
After that, we headed to a palace park, named as 进善门. Inside kept those special rooms for the riches and governors. One of the door entrance is named as 常乐门, 顾名思义 - means that once one cross over the platform, will always feel the happiness and bliss. According to the tour guide, if it is during autumn season, the place will be filled with brightful leaves and flowers. But since we came close to winter season, there's nothing much left for us to see. lol. But we managed to see the internal of the special rooms (not able to enter through though coz to avoid people damaging the things inside).
That park is our very last itinery and we set off to airport at about 2pm.
Goodbye Korea!
Overall it was a nice trip. Would recommend you to go if you like sightsee (especially after watching numerous drama serial). Hmmm, shopping wise is not that cheap as expected, so you probably would not be buying things you can buy in Singapore, unless very unique or you can't find in Singapore (we bought back some of their local food products). Food so far I tasted quite nice and quite healthy as well. Even their fried food isn't too oily and every meal got kimichi. Tasted a teeny bit of their wine, but er not my liking at all. haha! For ladies, toilet cleanliness is very important so in Korea is not a problem (quite close to Singapore system). Prefably for you to understand Korean so that you can easy communicate with them, coz only people at Seoul (and those educated or hotel staffs) will understand basic English. Basic Chinese some of them do know too, but rather limited. Even our tour guide told us that she specially go all the way to study in Beijing Uni for 6 years, to learn Mandarin. (where she claimed is not tat really good. She's modest la...I think not too bad le coz can even quote some 成语和谚语 at times , even better than some Chinese Singaporeans I know. ) So you may experience some language barrier over there.
After the trip, I do gain more insight and information about Korea - history (the guide during our coach journeys mentioned about war histories time to time), culture (from artifacts and structures), people (from the way they behave to their beliefs) and etc...Last but not least, got to make some friends from my tour group and seeing the snow twice!! The only problem is I didn't get to meet any of the Korean stars (but my guide is almost as pretty as those Korean stars....muahaha!)
Korea Trip Day 6 - Seoul
Day 6 we were at Seoul and the tour guide brought us to Blue House/Cheongwadae (青瓦台及昌德宫). This is where the government office is held in and the wide landscape park surrounded it(something like our Parliament House + Istana).
Cheongwadae consists of the main office building and its annexes. The main office building includes Presidential Office, audience room, conference room, and official Presidential residence. The annex accommodates the office of the Presidential secretariat, the office of Presidential security, Chunchugwan (press center) and Yeongbingwan (reception hall). Also, there are wide gardens, ponds, and rear gardens connected with Bukak-san in the Cheongwadae compound. The main building has a hipped-and-gabled roof, which is the most refined and beautiful style among Korean architecture, covered with Korean style blue tiles from which "Cheongwadae" takes its name. Approximately 150,000 tiles compose the roof of Cheongwadae. Each was baked individually, which makes them strong enough to be used for over one hundred years.
Quoted from : http://www.lifeinkorea.com/Travel2/seoul/420
Wikipedia info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cheong_Wa_Dae 
(source from the wikipedia website)
One of the photos you see below has a phoneix and beside the phoneix got a hill right? Do you see two 'rounded' white patches on the hill? Ya, that's is the "eyes" of the hill, representing as the dragon and phoneix (龙鳯配), that oversee the prospersity and well being of the nation/government. Unique natural structure right? There is a "family statues" of one of the photo - that represent unity and warmth in each family. Heard of 有家才有国? In Korea, fillai piety is also emphasis and very importance. So the guide also told us to take snapshot of that particular angle in hope that we will be blessed as well. :)
As we visited the palace/government office area, due to security purpose we aren't allow to take photos, but we were brought to a place whereby different national ambassadors will occasionally gave off their national treasures as soveneirs to Korea in the form of goodwill and respect to their relationship as bilateral partners or associates.
Cheongwadae consists of the main office building and its annexes. The main office building includes Presidential Office, audience room, conference room, and official Presidential residence. The annex accommodates the office of the Presidential secretariat, the office of Presidential security, Chunchugwan (press center) and Yeongbingwan (reception hall). Also, there are wide gardens, ponds, and rear gardens connected with Bukak-san in the Cheongwadae compound. The main building has a hipped-and-gabled roof, which is the most refined and beautiful style among Korean architecture, covered with Korean style blue tiles from which "Cheongwadae" takes its name. Approximately 150,000 tiles compose the roof of Cheongwadae. Each was baked individually, which makes them strong enough to be used for over one hundred years.
Quoted from : http://www.lifeinkorea.com/Travel2/seoul/420
Wikipedia info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cheong_Wa_Dae
We are not allow to enter the Blue House (police and guard personnels were on standby at gates), so the coach driver just drive pass around it for us to have a rough idea of Cheongwadae is. (Cannot even take camera shots as they have the special detector that will sound if flashlights are detect. -_-''') Imagine he took about 30mins to do a complete round before exiting? That just proves how huge the area is.
(source from the wikipedia website) After the visit to the Blue House, we set off to the most expensive meal of the tour package, called 韩廷食. Quite a lot of dishes as well, mostly closed to Chinese's acquired taste. But I guess the most expensive thing is the 牛肉串 (which my family don't eat). I like their rice coz is red bean-lookalike inside plain rice, cooked in bamboo, giving that sweet lingering taste. But their sushi tasted a bit unusual la, think their vegetables are preserved already then wrapped up (unlike the Jap ones, whereby they used fresh veg). Still got steamed pumpkin and 小龙包. Hehe.
After lunch we were brought to Coex Hall to shopping. Upon shopping, I spot a restaurant opened by famous actor Jackie Chan. Haha! Not bad leh, can open a shop in Korea also showed his popularity. Anyway, we just bought some silk pouches and some long jeans.
The final part of the day was at Lotte World Adventure (about 50% of Everland). But on our way to there was super jam lor, think is on weekend (btw, the place only opens from 5pm onwards) and children over there are having school holidays as well, so understandable la.
By the time we reached there, quite dark already (that's why my outdoor photos are super dark/blur). Didn't take too much rides as well la, coz super duper long queues lor. -_-''' But their ice cream not too bad. (must be think I am crazy to take ice creams in such cold weather. But indoor they got tune up the heater which is quite warmer, plus the ice cream look appetizing and we are thirsty, so ya. haha!)
Anyway, this is an indoor and outdoor amusement park. It is also the filming site of the Korean drama serial, "Stairway to Heaven". Remember the merry-go-round?
The indoor is split into 6 main areas (3 levels in all). 1) A big stage arena whereby clown and acrobatics performances took place (we managed to see part of it and got mini fireworks to welcome vistors), 2) museum whereby they kept those Korean culture related stuff, 3) soverneir stall shops selling necklaces, hand drawn pictures, etcs, 4) food centres/stalls, 5) amusement rides and 6) an indoor garden whereby you can see butterflies/worms/flowers. For the games we just took about 2 rides and played those shooting/hitting games. haha!
As for the outdoor, mainly are some castles and adventurous rides la. The other reason for the crowd is that outside super cold so not much people, hence a lot of them hide indoor which results in "unbalance" of the inside-outside space availability. Anyway, we just take snap shots of certain structures to our best ability (coz super cold, very dark to see anything as well).
A wrapper I gotten from Lotte World coz I bought some necklaces:
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j241/hippo1985_photos/personal/lotteworld.jpg
After that, we went back to Seoul Garden Hotel to pack up as we are leaving Korea the following day. The last day, the tour guide brought as to a Kimchi Making Sessiom (the same place we can try some Korean dressings), Amethyst Factory (where ornaments purple gem crystals are made) and a park whereby they kept some olden days how rich people stayed houses.
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