Singing cannot be competed (Monday, August 24, 2009 / 12:01 AM)
Aiyah, i really really really think 唱歌是不能比的!!!!!
I'm not sure if competing makes the music better leh. sigh... but then it's the competition that makes entertainment.
it's a conflicted world.
I read
李杰宇's blog. And I thought he was really really sweet. He was the one whom Diya lost to.
"這場跟迪雅PK 其實當她在唱的時候 我在後面其實有一點被他嚇到 因為迪雅非常的從容自在 好像把星光舞台當作是自己家一樣的輕鬆 就像小玲老師說的一樣 迪雅的音樂性真的很強 還有她自己很優異的節奏感 真的是一個很厲害的選手 這次能贏他 自己真的覺得是幸運
下台之後有和迪雅小聊一下 他講的一句話我覺得很棒 迪雅說 他覺得沒有所謂的誰輸誰贏 因為每個人的音樂都是獨特且唯一 是不能拿來比較的 當下我真的覺得迪雅不僅是在唱歌上很厲害 連內在都很有深度 之後他給了我她PK的牌子 要我好好加油 我也一直把他放在我的包包裡 希望我也可以像迪雅一樣如此的輕鬆大度 面對接下來的積分賽:)"I really thought it was very very hard to compare the two performances. So I was a little what-the-hell when diya lost to him. I thought they probably should be 平手.
Anyway, I was really glad that Diya still managed to show Taiwan what she's really good at! Well, not everyone 可以看得出 Diya's strength. But I was very very very 欣慰 that at least 李杰宇看出來了。It's not easy for one to see the strength of your competitor. Most of the time, people just look for the flaws in their competitor. 佩服！這個人的度量是大的！也證明他是熱愛音樂的。
可惜的是，反而是評審沒有和李杰宇一樣的看法啦。
所以，迪雅啊~ please don't be disheartened! You did well. REALLY!!! *slap into your mind* 更何況，機會還有的。不要緊盯著這一次的機會。我們还會有別的機會展現我們的實力的！！But next time, we will be even more prepared! And we will be more focused! And we will 更把握我們的機會！
Labels: diya, Xingguang5
Life is a Race... (Wednesday, August 5, 2009 / 3:53 AM)
Sigh... gloomy weather, gloomy 心情。好不容易想来“清境”清静一下。你看，应该是这样的风景。。。
可是现在又起雾又下雨。一切都变得蒙胧。
sigh....
By now, most of you might have heard... Diya is out of the PK competition. But actually hor, she already did very well. She got through the 1st round. Then she sang a 2nd song. And she lost to her PK rival by only 1 point. And it's a little unfair leh. They "ding ding ding" the score for diya 1st. Then that guy... 李杰宇's score hor, it stopped at the same score then suddenly "ding" one more point from 小胖老师, who in my opinion, did not give very fair comments.
Erm... I really dun agree with what he says about diya. He commented that Diya's voice has no 辩识度!!! (HELLO???!?!?!!) Then at the backstage, he asked Diya "who do you think you sound like?", and said he can't think of anyone who sounds like Diya. And then he went on to advise Diya to look for a reference. I don't understand why la. Isn't it great that Diya sounds unique? Sigh.. Aiyah I dun understand what the judges are thinking la. And I think it's all about the programme also la. I believe that there were a lot of factors considered, that has nothing to do with singing.
Anyway, I secretly took a picture of Diya on the famous 星光 stage! hahaha... sshhh.. dun tell people.
To my dear friend, a lot of people will give you 马后炮 comments and feedbacks. There's no way to block them one. People just like to think they know better. But the fact is... they might not. Listen to what you think is useful and filter away those that are hurting and not helpful. Like 选错歌 that kind is totally useless. If you had done that song well, then no one would have told you that you 选错歌.
But please don't be affected by this small setback. In fact, most people think that it's a setback but I don't. I think that you have done a great job, even 小玲老师 (click
here for her interview) said that “对我来说她还是有实力的。这是一个比赛，输了并不代表你不行。”
Life is a super long race.
Sometimes, we are leading the race.
Sometimes, we get tired and we lag behind a little.
Sometimes, we fall. But we have to pick ourselves up.
Sometimes, we have to take a break to run the next mile.
And no one can ever predict who's gonna finish the race 1st. In fact, there's no need to judge who's doing better than who. Because the race should be a competition with yourself and most importantly, I just wish to enjoy this race.
我们应该追求的是幸福，而不是名誉金钱。
It might sound very idealistic. I'm not saying I'm above money and fame. I just mean don't focus on money, fame, achievement, reputation, etc. Let's focus on happiness 吧.
输也要输得开心。穷也要穷得开心。
Labels: diya, taiwan, thoughts, Xingguang5
YEAH! I'm going to TW again! (Tuesday, July 28, 2009 / 11:27 AM)
WAH! 我又要去台湾了！
Do you still remember I said that being the No4, I might get to go Taiwan for the PK competition? That is because Taiwan side TV program people decide that they might add on the number of contestants from Singapore. Well, the news is out and I'm not the one. booooooohooooo....
But it's ok. Never mind la. I'm fine. I very 释怀了。I know He has other plans for me. =D
Anyway, my dear friend really needs me. So does the other friend who is going with her. So does my sister who is going too!!!! Aiyoh, so many people going, how can I not go right? To be honest, I really struggled la. Because my mum was very stressed about the recession. I know that the economy is really bad. I am affected too ma. I said NO for the longest time. Until someone found some kind sponsor for me! whee~~~~
Then something good happened at home too. Cannot say what! haha.. So now I get to go!!!!
I'm going to be the best 助理 for Diya lo! whee~~~ But they haven't confirmed if I can follow to the rehearsal. :S They have already said no. But we are going to ask again. Aiyo, not like I am so hardup to step into the competition's studio or the TV station lo. I just want to be there for my friend okay~!
Plus... have you heard? I bought a VIDEO CAMERA for DIYA!!!!! woooohaaaa~~! Well, I'm a poor struggling artist indeed, but how can we miss out on the 1st 海外演出经验. I just have a feeling that this is the beginning of something great. And I think that the ability to capture all these memories in video is priceless. PLUS!! This video camera is awesome at a VERY affordable price! Really! Even for poor struggling singer, I can afford it. :D So happy to have found it! And I have always wanted a video camera!!! So although I buy for her, I get to play with it too!
This is our new toy~ I really hope I get to bring it to the Xingguang Show to shoot all the behind-the-scenes for you to see. Wish me luck!!!!
And of course, to my dear friend, all I wanna say is.... ENJOY!!!! No stress yo, just enjoy yourself. Like you always do. And we will all enjoy you enjoying your performance. woo!
Labels: aiptek, diya, Xingguang5
我不是一个只能唱《疼憨人》的歌手！ (Tuesday, June 30, 2009 / 10:09 PM)
我不是一个只能唱《疼憨人》的歌手！
事情过了3天。我已经OK了！但是每次想到在晚报的报道里，有一个评审说“杨佳盈不可能一直只唱《疼憨人》，但她偏偏在唱第二首歌时表现稍微逊色了点。" 我好介意啊！！！！
我不是不能唱《后知后觉》！！！我只是肚子太饿了！Ok, I know I'm stupid.. 那天我真的失策了。早上7点半起来，我只吃了半个crossanwich。然后下午12点的时候，我喝了一碗老黄瓜汤。That's all！所以，唱完《疼憨人》我就胃痛了！我马上拜托朋友帮我买一杯热牛奶。我以为这样就够了嘛！怎么知道上台唱这一首非常吃力的歌到一半时，就发现“惨了，不够力。”
SIGHHHHH~~~!!!算了算了！不想了！
哈哈哈。
Labels: Xingguang5
XingGuang5 (Saturday, June 20, 2009 / 12:35 AM)
Yup, I joined 星光5 PK战!!!!
It was really a struggle for me. To join or not to join.
I'm just so tired and scared of the feeling of a competition. You know, the nerve breaking moment before going on stage, the nerve breaking and heart exploding moment before the result? aiyoh, those moment are unbearable. But in the end, I still joined la. I also don't know why in the end I went. I guess I just wanted to give myself a chance? I also don't know what kind of chances 星光5 can bring me. I mean after all, this is already the 5th season of the competition. And we are only going to appear for PK only. Owell.... 不要想太多！！！
So, I went. And I actually HAD FUN! Because I forced myself NOT to think too much! I was distracting myself by talking to other people, listening to other songs, praying, praying a lot to clear my mind, etc. And it was great. It was a lot of fun to sing. I mean I just LOVE singing. So when I just focus on the fun of singing. I forget that I'm on a stage and that I'm in a competition.
I went up there and I sang my heart out.
And so I got in to the 2nd round.
The 2nd round was easier because I already adjusted my 心情. So I went up there and I just sang like I did in the 1st round. Just enjoying myself. Wow!! They didn't stop me. All the other contestants only got to sing half a song. But I finished the song! I sang 《疼憨人》till the end! Wow!!
I really like singing. Be it for a small group of people, indoor stadium sized audience, competition or not, it's still singing. If I'm not conscious of the setting, I will be able enjoy singing.
Yippee!!!! So I'm going to enjoy myself on 28th June (3pm to 6pm), singing my lungs out at Kallang Leisure Park! See you there!!!!
Oh in the meantime, you can vote for me at http://onemillionstar.starhub.com/vote.php . Thanks!!
Labels: singing, Xingguang5
