Saturday Night Live
I'm not a night person. Usually lights out before 10. Last night I had a compelling reason to stay out late--my friends called and asked if I wanted to karaoke--a very healthy alternative to bars and clubs, which had been permanently removed from my equation of fun. Something about karaoke (other than its addictiveness) brings out the other side of me, the secret premise of a convivial existence which is otherwise suppressed, when I sing my heart out. I've always thought songs and their lyrics have such powrful associative power that stirke the heart chord as if they are sent from somewhere just to find you, to pick the scab of your whole experience. Anyway, Matty and Greg have always asked me to post what my iPod is playing--mostly Cantopop (Cantonese pop) and classical music--I will share a few slow-jam tunes that I sang along under the disco ball last night.
#1 on my iTunes in terms of the number of time it is played (504), all-time fave diva Sandy Lam
First entered on iPod on April 25, now #1 song on my iPod this week, overall ranked at #13
The only song on my top 25 that is not Cantopop, ranked at #25
Another new hit on my iPod this week, name of the song is Second Ranked Angel, is it talking about me?
Overall #10 on my iTunes is a song I listen to almost everyday
#1 on my iTunes in terms of the number of time it is played (504), all-time fave diva Sandy Lam
First entered on iPod on April 25, now #1 song on my iPod this week, overall ranked at #13
The only song on my top 25 that is not Cantopop, ranked at #25
Another new hit on my iPod this week, name of the song is Second Ranked Angel, is it talking about me?
Overall #10 on my iTunes is a song I listen to almost everyday
5 Comments:
Okay, I'm confused. There are a few Johns lurking around without blogs. lol :)
Yes, I *really* like #13-Kong. It's a sad story though--about unfulfilled love, and it sort of talks about my life and I can see myself in it.
Hong Kong is probably *100* times more dense--lots of high-rises and skyscapers. The streets are narrower packed with shoulder-jostling crowd.
Hey! This is great music!!!!
I found all of these Faye Wong CD's in the Richmond this weekend!!! If I ever find some money I am going back!!!! And, there were a number of Ms. Lam's stuff there as well!!! I can't remember where it was but B knows!!! We should go for dim sum and explore all those way cool shops and spend lots and lots of money!
I don't do karoke but it might be fun to watch sometime.
Matty,
I've got all of Faye Wong and Sandy Lam's CDs...I can burn some music for you. Save the money for the food!!!!
Matt -- Mea culpa. Did not mean to confuse you with my earlier generic "john" post. I'm the one in OKC. I recently discovered your blog (thanks to the other Matt -- blame him!) and sometimes I forget who I am. So many names, so many numbers. My worst subjects in school.
Yay!!! Rip away, please!
Wanting for some Goldfrapp!?!? Or, dare I ask, Barbra!?!!? LOL!
My real issue is that I am a sucker for marketing. So, I love FW so I want her CD's for the pretty pictures and way cool packaging! sigh...
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