Very Surreal!

The weekend has just come to an end. And I am about to catch a flight in another 6hrs. I just reached home, have yet to complete packing. Probably in another 24hrs, I would find myself in another part of the world. I am flying!!! to... London!!! Yet cause everything is moving so fast, its been so busy for me, I am not feeling the excitement. I don't even know what exactly I am to do in London. I hope it'll be a great trip and a great experience! Lord, guide me!

The last 2 days were Isaiah's and Matilda's wedding... I think its been such a blast for them and exciting for everyone of us as well. Matz was a close friend of Karen, an older sister that I looked up to while I was still young. And now, Isaiah has joined our church, been such a blessing and the both of them are MARRIED! I am really happy for them :) Once again, I wish them a more than blissful and ever blessed marriage! Also, I am really thankful that Isaiah open a slot for LMK to sing at his wedding. It might be but a small gesture but I am really touched!

Its not long that I am going away again... and I hope it'll be yet another fantastic break, vacation and that I'll be back working even harder!

Waiting to see God's plans fully unveil in my life... Praise the Lord and thank God... :)

-LeB-

巫啟賢 遺憾MV - NEW ALBUM!!!

I couldn't help but to post this!!! Eric Moo has a new album!!! A NEW ALBUM. Yes, A NEW ALBUM. News of the album was out when I was still back in JC, thats about 5-6 years back now. And only now, after 6 years, is his album out. And he's actually covering this song '遺憾'. I love the song! And to have him sing it... its... 天衣无缝. Wahaah! I am so gonna get the album.

我是巫啟賢的歌迷!

-LeB-

I am 23~!~!!!

This post is a little late but I decided to put it up anyway. I am officially 23 now! I should really cherish this 23rd year and strive for the best. Had a few mini-celebrations this year and it was nice :) Thanks to all my friends for the celebration. :)

First stop... Chilis with EVOFUS


At Chilis! Although not everyone liked the place, I kinda like it for its very American-feel of the restaurant. Just like those in America. :)

Some of our food...

BBQ Ribs with Chicken... Big portions!


Drumlets... The taste was... ... ... ...


Sauces and cheese, there's a specific name for the green stuff, but I can't remember.


Beef slices...


Honey Chicken...


What happens when you're too engrossed watching soccer on the big screen... hahah!


I was asked to stand on my chair, shout out my name and tell everyone that its my birthday today. Haha! I was actually very sporting and I did just so, even Kelvin was surprised. :)


With my birthday cake... Almond Longan Cake?



The group of EVOFUS + Partners...


And this is my 23rd birthday present from EVOFUS. A "paper bag"... hahaha! Thanks!

The Echo Gang took a special visit to C-Nai Hong Kong Cafe for a mini celebration as well. It was nice to have Mark around together with the "surprise" from him. Group pic below!


The pic made it look like it was Wendy's birthday instead...

And we had a LMK and team celebration as well :)

Smiles :)

God bless all!

-LeB-

Let It Snow - Love Me Knot (Trio)

Love Me Knot is back!!! This time round, we're doing up some Christmas videos just before the season of love begins. Our rendition of Let It Snow, hope you like it and be blessed! Do comment! :)

*The beginning is FUNNY, thanks to WangDaJie, hahah!*

To Love You More by Celine Dion

A sleepless night let me to this musical treat. I was youtubing and I came across this Japanese violinist, Taro Hakase. He's a brilliant, fantastic violinist! And he was the violinist who played on Celine Dion's track "To Love You More". This vid is a clip of them performing together on stage. I think the both of them exude great stage presence. And it’s a beautiful combination of a maestro violinist together with the powerful vocals of Celine Dion. Enjoy!

Whilst you marvel at the musical beauty... Here's some comic relief!!! I was looking thru the comments posted on the clip... and one comment said...

What the hell? Jumping Jacks @ 3:00?? ahhahahhaa absurd!!

And I burst out in LAUGHTER!!!!!! Wahhah!

I was thinking that the dancing behind was an overkill as well...

Still, enjoy the vid!

-LeB-

ALL Glory to God~!~!

So... I started a wedding band with my friends and we are called Love Me Knot. If you haven't checked us out, visit our website at www.lovemeknot.sg or our youtube channel lovemeknotters. :) Things have been looking positive! And I really want to thank God for it. I am sure we would be blessed by God. I prayed at the start of the week for gigs to come in, and there have been some enquiries! Things are taking flight... really excited and happy! Praise the Lord! Faith and deeds go hand in hand... So lets strive hard too!

-LeB-

MJ - Man In The Mirror (Cover) Vox + Keys

Its me!!! and Wendy!!! Finally my first official nicely done youtube video. Haha... It was great fun doing the vid. Great thanks to MInny for editing the video... Haha! Brings so much laughter and more to the video. Tune in to it yeah? I'm hoping to do more vids... Do comment! and subscribe too?? Yeah...

*Pls support my wedding band by subscribing and commenting on the videos too! :)

-LeB-

These days Fridays = Doomsday...

At least last Friday was better... I have been taking Jazz Piano lessons from someone quite legendary. I got introduced to her by Edmund and lessons with her have been fruitful! I really hope to improve further and one day be able to play real, solid jazz.

Fridays have been really terrifying or should I say stressful because the work load is tough at times. And somehow, I "lose myself" when I have piano lessons with my teacher. I feel like a hermit crab. Though she's really nice and stuff, she's a strict educator; which I haven't quite faced in all my music education. But I think... I got to stick with her. I really need someone like that. (especially for a lazybum like me! arggh!) 'Cause I would be afraid of being SLAUGHTERED (which I was 2 weeks back), I would practice.. and I would really practice. Sometimes its really trying but after it all... I feel a sense of satisfaction. Keep going Caleb! And also with the fact that I know its gonna be hard work and more hard work to improve myself musically. I am starting to see the difference between school teachers scolding students vs. a private educator scolding the student... I was never the goody-two-shoe student in school but with my music teacher, I am willing to be scolded. I guess the difference is that... I really want this, I really want to play the piano well, I really want to play jazz, I really want to improve musically. Minhui ever said she doesn't understand why her students who come back to her even though she SCREAMS at them... Haha... Now I can totally experience it. But of cause, my teacher doesn't exactly scold... she is just strict and... POWERFUL.

Its the end of Monday now and I really got to "mug" for this Friday's lesson again. Go go go! But... I got to say I am quite pleased with something I did for my lesson. I did a 31 bars jazz solo transcription? Something I never thought I would do. I can kinda hear and play melody and chords... But a jazz solo?? The notes run like they are doing a 100m sprint. Although it was HARD WORK, I somehow did it. I was praying as I did it, and I managed it somehow. Praise the Lord!


My Jazz Solo Transcription! Not very much accurate but I tried!

So apt it is that David's sermon in church just yesterday was on stress. He started off with... Stress is good but excessive stress is not. I think that applies to me VERY VERY MUCH. I need some kind of stress/pressure... I pray that the Lord will help me cope and balance my life well. :)

Some pointers from David's sermon...

1. Know where we are going - certainty
Heb 11:1 now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.

Matthew 11:28"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.

3. Know what we want - desires
(NIV) Psalm 40:8I desire to do your will, O my God; your law is within my heart."

(NIV) Psalm 37:4Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart.

And a verse that I've always liked... and I sing to it...
Matthew 6:33
33But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.

God bless all!!! :)

-LeB-

When We Say (Juicebox) - AJ Rafael (NEW SONG! Original) --FREE DOWNLOAD

Happened to chance upon this song by AJ. AJ Rafael is a youtube star/singer... A very talented musician. And this is a nice song. I like it! Caught my ears the very first time I heard it. Enjoy!

-LeB-

Can't Take My Eyes Off You - Love Me Knot

Our rendition of "Can't Take My Eyes Off You", a shorten version. Hope you like it. Support us and do comment! More vids will be up! :)

-LeB-

L.O.V.E - LoveMeKnot's Rendition

This is my wedding group and featuring our trio. Doing the jazz classic, L.O.V.E. Hope you enjoy it and do comment! :)

-LeB-

二十二 - 陶喆

Decided to post this video just before I am no longer... 22! For now, I am still 22 and I love this song. Simple yet fantastic melody... brilliant David Tao. :)

-LeB-

Man In The Mirror Tribute Siedah Garrett and The Agape International Choir Michael Jackson

I'm not really a fan of MJ, but I think this is really a nice song. And I found this version by Siedah Garrett who co-wrote the song. What a talent! And I really like her version of it cause its filled with emotions. This song I only knew about it recently... but yeah, its really good. Feel like doing a cover of it myself... Haha! Meanwhile, enjoy!

-LeB-

Fun gigs.

I was just thinking about last night where I performed at C-Nai with Meilian. It was fun! The response was probably the best we've had so far. And I had fun playing and singing :) Yeah, hope to have more moments like this. And being spontaneous is probably good at times. Its a good feeling seeing people nodding along as you sing, having them sing along or just seeing them listen to you.

I enjoyed myself singing 2 of my favourite songs where the response was rather good. Surprised me cause just 1 day before, the response was a stark contrast. I sang 执迷不悔 and 爱情傀儡, love these songs. And I made a blunder by thank God I managed to pull it through... I sang 爱情傀儡 in its old key!!! Eb major. Lots of jaw movements I did to hit the high notes. It was sometime I've never attempted before. After a verse and a chorus, I quickly switched back to my usual C# major. 2 keys of a difference. It was also a night where both Meilian and I had "open throats"... Haha... Basically... Singing our lungs out!

Looking forward to doing more fun gigs and having great performances with great music and entertainment.

-LeB-

遺憾 - 方炯鑌 (Cover) Original: 许美静

I am a sucker for this kind of melodies. There is a certain sound to the songs that I love. And this song is one of them. Originally by 许美静 which is really well sung by her. Lately I heard this song on the radio and was surprised to find a male cover of it. Inspires me to want to learn and sing it. Heard it again tonight and I finally found out who's the singer. Great feel and I love it... Great music in its simplest state.

-LeB-