Queen Of Metal

Exciting news about the Queen of Metal - Tarja Turunen!

Well, Tarja has set-up a new blog for her new project called "Act 1"

What is "Act 1"?

It's Tarja's first solo concert/album to be recorded on CD/DVD/Blu-Ray. I'm so freaking excited when I heard about this! She is my idol and she's finally going to release her own concert DVD after 2 rock albums!

I've browse through her new blog >being a bit bias...< I gotta say it was impressive and I do hope she will finds more time to update it always to make sure the fans know what is currently happening with the project.

She posted a few pictures too..

So I guess I have to pre-order the CD and Blu-Ray again and for sure it will be expensive but since it was Tarja's gift I don't mind paying! :)

More photos :

Aren't all the photos awesome?? Can't wait for "Act 1"..

~Tarja Turunen - Act 1 - 24th August 2012~

A little bit info on Tarja's vocal range ~

Vocal Type: Lyric Soprano

Vocal Range: 3 octaves 1 note and a semi-tone (F3-Ab6) - although in certain live performance she did hit higher notes to enable her in whistling note and up to sixth octaves

Whistle Register: No (although her high notes able to hit whistling but since her voice is so clear she can sing higher note clearly)

Vocal Plus: Tarja's voice has a duality to it that has been created by her classical training and her time in a rock band. Thus, she can create a sound that is operatic, but equally adapt to sing in a more contemporary tone.

The low notes are achieved comfortably with great support, creating a controlled and measured tone that moves into its midrange with brilliant mirroring of timbre and tone. The head voice is the strongest part of her voice, all thanks to its classical training. It's full, rounded and with sweet timbre. It can create a resonant operatic tone, creating stunning crescendos, or utilise a softer timbre that contrasts texturally, but that;s not so resonant. As the head voice climbs higher, towards the sixth octave, it's colouring remains bright, polished and its tone stays clear and resonant, though less powerful than the lower half of the head voice.

Tarja's brilliant technique allows for sweeping trills, resonant held notes and implementation of a classical vibrato that is beautifully executed with even spacing.

Vocal Negatives: Over reliance on head notes, but that may be solely due to the type of music she sings. Still, it would be nice to hear how her belting range sounds in fifth octave.

Check out Tarja on these website:

www.TarjaTurunen.com

www.Tarja-Act1.com

www.Tarja-WhatLiesBeneath.com

(credit all photos to uploader)

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Love Story 2

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Durian! Nyum-Nyum!

What a boring day and a superb busy week...
So damn tired..

For those who doesn't realize, now is the Durian season! I love durians so freaking much! But I haven't got a chance to ea durian in like almost a year I think because none of my friend willing to accompany me to eat durian... T.T

Well, I got a message from my friend asking if I wanted to go to his house and have durian >my heart literally soar up high!! LoL< The thing is, my friend had a house in the middle of an estate(?) of durians, his house is surrounded by more than 80 durian's trees!

So we perfected the plan and last Friday night we all went to his house. The 1 hour trip feels like so damn long since my longing for durian is pretty much unbearable.

Once we reach the front gate >so damn cool with auto gate and security camera ok!< we enter than take the small hill up to his house. Along the way I saw big chicken coop >Ayam Kampung, nyum-nyum!< Once I get off from his car I can smelled durian immediately. Go in through his kitchen to his small dining room fill with 100+ durians! Woah, simply awesome and I can die happily after I ate all of that durian..

Well, we take our stuffs to his room first. From the dining hall we walk pass another official dining hall >splendid!<, family hall on left and entertainment room on the right with 70" flat LED, wii, PS3, astro Byond, home-theater, and perfect couch... OMG... After putting our stuffs we went to the TV room and right across to the lawn at the back is a massive fish pond fill with well fishes and some 'udang galah' - freshwater shrimp in blue hue and smaller than his cousin the sea lobster.....

Okay skip all that, we had lots and lots of durians that night and we all sleep happily at around 3 am...LoL

My friend, thank you so much and I love to go to your house again next year or anytime during the durian season
>even you didn't invite, I will call your mother and because she likes me I'm sure she will invite me..hahahaha<
But with the peaceful scenery and clear air, I will definitely go there again maybe just to relax and ease my mind. Did I mention beside ayam kampung, his dad raised 6 deer and few turkeys? Awesome! Oh not to forget the durian eating persian cats >4 of them altogether< running around freely in the orchard. :)

Sadness & Happiness [Co-exist]

What a tiring week I had last week that even up till now I'm still practically exhausted!

Lack of sleeps...part of it is because I spent my suppose-to-be sleeping time in writing a new entry for "Little Lies".
I used to have a blog last time but not really active and few of my straight friends are following me on that blog so basically that blog is a really straight blog..haha!! Ever since I started this blog, I was super duper happy that I get to rant and bitch and LoL all I want with my almost real personality. So I really can't control myself into writing more and more posts. Hopefully this blog will last forever :)

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Back to the real intention of this post...

As I was mentioning that I was super tired, and I spent few nights reading other blogger's blog as well and learn the style of writing a blog. But I guess I just stick to the randomness of my writing >sorry for making you guys confuse as I tend to bla bla bla bout other things out of the blue...< There I go again... =.="

I was going to share my thoughts on SADNESS...

When we sad, our minds are clouded with 1000 of questions. Like why this, why he did that, why is this happening to me bla bla bla... But I just realize >late bloomer...< that in sadness we will come across happy memories.

Example :

Chris is damn sad over the loss of his partner, Caden. Caden died in an accident after he brushed Chris off in front of Chris's house and while he was crossing the road, Caden got hit by a car and he died in Chris's arm.

Well that was really sad right... and of course Chris will be so freaking sad bout the break-off and about Caden leaving the world. He would be thinking and questioning and eventually blame himself on what happen. Crying is like a normal thing for him now. But in his sadness, eventually some happy memories of him and Caden will be flooding his mind. Usually when that happen, people will just cry some more..

But what if, if that happen, capture back the memory, hold on to it and cherish it. God is not entirely cruel, God made that memory to pop-up in the most crucial time because God wants you to reflect back on the past and rejoice! Instead of sulking and moaning...err...I mean mourning...you should at least be happy. Caden would never want Chris to be sad forever. Maybe an autopsy reveal that Caden is sick, Chris would further blame himself for not showing enough affection towards Caden to make him believe that Chris can take care of him instead Caden choose to turn away..

"Scar without suffering, impossible"

Those happy memories are there for a reason. To keep you in-check and sane. Rather than be sad always, take the opportunity to relive the happy moments. Take that as experience to move on. Maybe your first kiss, your first sex or your first dating. Take it with you, learn from it, improve it and well, thank the other person and remember that sadness will eventually leads you to a better life, hopefully...

"Come to me
I cried
I need you
I'm seeking.
The gates unfold inside
My lost soul
In the dark"

#Little Lies signs-out

What Should I Do?

What would you do after you break up with someone?

1. Enjoy the freedom of being single?
2. Back to/Try NSA fun?
3. Find/Relocate good friend(s)?
4. Recruit possible BF(s)/GF(s)?

Out of the 4 points, which one would you do? =_="

"Life is too IRONIC to fully understand"
"It takes sadness to know what happiness is, noise to appreciate silence and absence to value presence"

I'm really in lots of dilemma now... Honestly I really want to be single and just enjoy my life the way I like it. Because I'm the type of person who really treasure my privacy and solitude... Being single for me means I can do basically ANYTHING! Isn't that awesome? Hmmm... I can wake up late, I can refuse to go out if I feel like staying in bla, bla, bla...

I really don't/can't seems to go out and find someone because

1. I'm lazy
2. I think I'm fat now O.O
3. I work from 8.30 am-10 pm, Monday-Saturday
4. I want to rest on Sunday

I can't and I don't blame anyone for this because I'm the one who make the decision to be that way but really if I have even the slightest opportunity to get another job, I would go for it! But then again I still have to choose the job that I can really perform my best...

Currently I'm running a family legacy business which awesomely had been around for 25+ years. Stable business, profitable and some more I'm the boss >not yet technically but one day hopefully...<
But I'm awesomely tired everyday >gosh I'm still so young!!!! I know I got low stamina level +_+<

So before I can figure out what should I do, it's best that I remain only with me, myself and I
Just sit back and relax >like I can do that...< and enjoy being what I do best = SINGLE :D

Recently I found this one song "BROKEN YET HOLDING ON" on YouTube. It is quite nice with simple music and simple lyrics and message. >lots of auto-tune on chorus part but forgiveable<

#Little Lies sign out~

LoL Mama!

me "Mama, you want to marry that guy?"

mama "Not sure, see if we can really click together"

me "Why waste more times? Just get it on already.. You guys are texting and calling everyday night... Sweet couple konon..."

mama >knock my head!< "Cannot, you don't mind if he becomes your new Daddy?"

me " Never see his face also, if handsome why not, I can brag to others that I got handsome daddy..hahaha"

mama "Hish! Still, I need to really see whether he is suitable or not.."

me "Mama, I strongly suggest you get marry before you hit menopause...hahahaha!"

mama >stare hard at me< "Burit kamu la..."

me >LoL and rolling off bed<

That is why I loves my Mama so much!!

"burit kamu" literally means "Your ass"

Struggling Hard - Before, Now and Later

In my family which I can say pretty much religious, me being GAY is really hard...
Although I've never mention about myself to them but I suspected that my mama knows about me >talking bout mother instinct...< 


She sometimes hinted that she knows something is going on with her youngest son >that's me!< Maybe in a way I did try to tell her but I'm too scared. What happen if she really disappointed in me? I can't bare to look at her sad face...she is after all my dearest Mama.


Little thing about me is that my family is divorced ever since before I attended kindergarten. So the memory is quite foggy although it really managed to create a big scar in me that I can never forget... Up till now, that particular "MEMORY" is really clear to me as it happened right in-front of me and even if I tried to forget it it will just pop-up again and again... So basically after the tragedy, my Mama are the mama and abah to my brother and I. 


I've come to respect WOMEN a lot because I've seen what women can do. I think  that MEN can never hope to achieve >it doesn't matter how hot you are okay...< the same thing as we may only focus more on brute strength alone but women, they have this persona and aura that will always shine through. To all the women out there - you have my deepest respect!

In all these years of hiding I've come across all sorts of problems...whether about me trying to find a place in this silly world or going through a relationship-gone-wrong phase, I did try to maintain my composure but frankly speaking, who can manage to go through all sort of things and still be 100% positive still.


I've been in dilemma for so long..the feeling of guilt resides within me till up to the point I was thinking about going away, far away where no one will be able to reach me. So depress over this stuff and how I wish it would be more easy for me to handle all of this.


When I learn to finally accept who I am, well, actually there are times when I still questioned about the real me but as usual I can't find any answer to it...

Yup, I'm pretty much going INSANE with all of the problems around me.. Sometimes the thought of giving up always appear in my mind. But then again if I happen to gave up, how about my family? Who is going to take good care of them? Life is really interesting and unique as it literally brings you up all the way to the sky them without warning it just slam you down hard on the face!


Honestly speaking, I'm tired of all these lies and pretending... 

Music = My Passion + Desire #2

As promised,  I will blog a bit >lol< about my interest in KPOP....


Everywhere in the world now is in KPOP madness. Seriously behind all the handsome and pretty faces > not to mention hot body!< some of them can really sing! 


I personally love 2NE1 and BigBang because in a way they are different from the rest of KPOP artists. They have their own unique styles and awesome musics! But no I'm not going to talk about them here because they are so famous and you can easily check them out yourself...lol


I'm going to rant about - AILEE. The new hot rookie > term used for new artist in Korea < who debut on February 2012. She is known for her debut song - "Heaven"

She is from New Jersey so unlike other KPOP artists, she is VERY fluent in English. Which is a plus point for her > being able to speak english in Korea is like so super powerful - at least that's what I learnt from watching korean shows... <. 


She is made as official cast for a show called "Immortal Song 2 - Singing The Legend a.k.a IS2" which basically you will be singing an old song with your own new arrangement. Every week some legend will be invited and you will sing their song. Your turn to perform is based on luck as the MC will choose on random throughout the show. You will be pitted against another artist in random sequence and be voted by audiences. Well itis easier to understand if you get to watch the show.


Well, back on Ailee, she showcase some awesome performances on the show and she looks very steady and comfy on-stage too. Senang cite, Ailee ni memang damn KAW la. hehehe!


So all the video below is from IS2...
I just put some video that I really like from her

1st week on IS2 - Light And Shadow

Week 5 on IS2 - Lonely Lover

Week 7 on IS2 - Don't Leave Me - Winner!!

Week 9 on IS2 - Busy


That's all I can give now. Currently waiting for her comeback which should be this month but no news yet T.T... 


Anyway, I wish you all the best Ailee! >@aileeonline = her official twitter account<
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So after this I'm going to start back more stories on what is happening or happened and as usual there will be some music post here and there again...


Again to all readers, thank you so much for visiting my blog "Little Lies". Even though I don't get much pageviews unlike my best friend - TULS - but I will try to be more honest and post more stories in time to come.


Would like to say - Terima Kasih banyak-banyak to Mr. TULS for promoting Little Lies on his blog. To Abang TULS >puked< once you balik M'sia, I will belanja you makan nasi briyani okay? hehehe

~Little Lies~

Music = My Passion + Desire #1

I guess I'm not the only one that loves music right??? We all have our very own preferences on what type of music we like and adore.

For me I just love music for it is.. I don't really care bout what language the song is as long it suit my ears and most importantly the LYRICS have to be damn good. Not some jolly rolly polly words you thrown in it as long it rhymes and you call it a SONG...

For those who know me they will know that I'm into all sorts of stuff. I do have my personal favourite but in general I just listen to anything. From chirping of a birds, sound of nature produce, sound of waves, metal, R&B, pop, ballad, or even classical song - basically anything! >Duh! I just realize I'm talking bout the same thing over and over again...<

So move on, my no 1 favourite always is Tarja Turunen. She is formally known as a vocalist for the symphonic metal band - NIGHTWISH. After some incident on 2005, Tarja is pursuing solo career and she just ended her long What Lies Beneath Tour few months back and now she is focusing on her 3rd Rock album as well as her live DVD >Hopefully Blu-Ray<. Some info on her is that she is a Finnish and she studied classical singing and she joined the metal band >co-founder actually< in 1996. She incorporated her classical singing into a metal song. She is considered as legend as many bands emerged after NIGHTWISH and using her as example. Well rather than keep on talking please take some times to enjoy the video below.

*WARNING* - Please listen with open mind and try to stay from the beginning till the end of each video

Song : Ever Dream (taken from End Of An Era DVD)

This is the last concert Tarja perform as a member of Nightwish

Song : I Walk Alone (first single from My Winter Storm - Tarja's first rock solo album)

Song : I Feel Immortal (rock ballad from What Lies Beneath - Tarja's 2nd rock solo album)

Song : Anteroom Of Death (opener track for What Lies Beneath)
*WARNING* do you know Bohemian Rhapsody? Something similar with metal and classical twist!

I did mention she is a classical/opera singer right?
Song : 1st - Phantom Of The Opera (taken from End OF An Era DVD)
           2nd - Carmen (Taken from Beauty And The Beat Concert)

Hope you guys enjoy!
Next post I will mention some of my addiction on KPOP!

(credit to users who uploaded all the videos on Youtube)

Little Lies

Well, how the title "Little Lies" appear to be my blog header? 


Actually it is based on a song with the same title. I find that the song really suit me in a way as message it portray is really clear.


So here is the lyrics of the song as well as a video below the lyrics


Title : Little Lies
Artist : Tarja



Take my faith with an open hand and warm embrace
My confidant
Use my words
Take the good away and leave the worst to sell me out


Little lies
Little lies
Making up tragedies
Nothing is as it seems
Who care what is real


Little lies
Little lies
Only to entertain
The message is all the same for those who believe


Feed the flames
Empty wishes with no room to blame
Deep inside
There is nothing left to stand behind
But little lies



Little lies
Little lies
Making up tragedies
Nothing is as it seems
Who care what is real


Little lies
Little lies
Only to entertain
The message is all the same for those who believe

What do you think of the song? Isn't the message is loud and clear? Please leave a comment or two about what do you think.


Because I'm in such a good mood today I'm going to put up another post today and it is really about music again. Fuh, got a lot of video today.. Hahaha what would I do if there is no music in my life... Happy reading bloggers and enjoy!

"Little Lies"

Love Story??

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Recently...

Hmmm...

Well, I broke up few weeks ago...I guess about 1 month..I think...

That was like my 1st real relationship with a guy..haha and Yes I'm GAY

I've been doing a lot of thinking and can a relationship last long?
It's my fault entirely because I live in that relationship based on pity and kindness... Its like I owe that guy so much because he really cared for me so I end up being with him.. Honestly do I ever for a second love him? I don't think so...

I admit that there are some times I took things for granted and sometimes I did used him for my own personal reason... I don't feel good about that at all... It's wrong! It is against my philosophy 100%!

That is why I spent more time to plan for a breakup rather than plan on how to repay his kindness over me.

Now that it's all over I feel really good and sad.. It is true that we don't appreciate the things around us till it's gone. I know you are devastated about what happen but I don't have the guts to tell you how sorry I am... Our breakup is really messy and it leave you with thousand question of "why" but sorry eventhough I have all the answers but I can't tell you because it will hurt you more

So I wish you all the best and live happily and peacefully bud! Goodbye!

Start Fresh!

Woah!!

It's been so long and now I finally will start blogging again & hopefully this will be for real...

I really wanted to share or actually I wanted this blog to be some sort of diary to me...

Something that would always be here when I need it, things that I can read & re-read again & again

My life have been in so many things even to the point I don't really know what to do with it anymore..

Am I giving up? Hell yeah baby!... 

It is really hard for me to open up and talk bout things I like or love with anyone...

My life had been so stressful and yes I know that there are some other people out there that have similar or worst situation that what I am in now but seriously - I Don't Care - bout them... 

This is my blog and it's about my story, my life, ME! 

Hopefully this blog will really happen and it will be the start of something new...

So this is the first post of more to come - Little Lies #1