Music Monday: Featherstone

Lovely music from the Paper Kites to kickstart Monday. First heard from my friend, Cheryl's vimeo featuring her summer holiday in Perth. (lots of beautiful shots of the Swan River and oh, that summer feeling...)

Lyrics:

Wake up to the sound of your fleeting heart
Wake up to the sound of your fleeting heart
When you go, what you leave is a work of art
On my chest, on my heart

She went out to the hay in the morning grace
She went out and got lost in a tall hedge maze
Where'd you go? Where'd you go? Why'd you leave this place?
On my heart, on my face

And my love is yours but your love's not mine
So I'll go but we know I'll see you down the line
And we'll hate what we've lost but we'll love what we find
And I'm feeling fine, we've made it to the coastline

Ooh, ooh, ooh ooh ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh ooh ooh

Past all the signs of the slow decline
Live like your love wasn't meant for mine
Now you've gone, now you've gone to a different life
Til the loneliest side

Wake up to the sound of your fleeting heart
Wake up to the sound of your fleeting heart
When you go, what you leave is a work of art
On my chest, on my heart

And my love is yours but your love's not mine
So I'll go, but we know I'll see you down the line
And we'll hate what we've lost but we'll love what we find
And oh, I'm feeling fine, we've made it to the coastline

Ooh, ooh, ooh ooh ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh ooh ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh ooh ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh ooh ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh ooh ooh

Friday Funk: the PianoGuys

Lately i am in love with the wonderful & cleverly inspiring instrumental covers by the PianoGuys.

Here are some of my favourites.

A Thousand Years by Christina Perri. 
Jon Schmidt: piano
Steven Sharp Nelson: acoustic cello, & cello-percussion






Happy Together =)

Bf sent me this happifying song few days ago. The video was hilarious! It looked as if the Cello (Jackie) came alive. Obviously Steve & Jackie were so HAPPY together in the video.





Without You by David Guetta ft. Usher


Stuck on repeat!




Happy Weekend!

Need Your Love

listening to Need Your Love, new single from The Temper Trap.

Their new album is coming out soon! May 18.

love the catchy beat of this song.
It's infectious.

"There's no resting in my heart..."

Music Muse Monday

two quirky new songs i heard lately.

Awkward by indie rocker band San Cisco, they are from Fremantle, Perth! Nice....
My friend, Cheryl who visited Perth lately told me about this cute song!

part 1.45 is cute with all the emoticons we love to use in text messages. *love-kiss*



Heard Fun's 'We are young' on radio yesterday and found a cover done by Glee via Youtube.
Quite a good cover. The original is also nice.
Love the 'set the world on fireeeeee, we can burn brighterrrrrr, than the sunnnnnnn....'
part where you can just sing your lungs out. Lol!

cute song.



watch the original song's Youtube video here.

On my playlist

Where you invest
your love, 
you invest your 
life.


 1. Awake My Soul - Mumford and Sons

2. Marching On - One Republic

Happy Tuesday!! =)

Today Matters

Today Matters. 

Whatever you're up to...hope you pause for a second 

to ponder upon this year 2011. 

Think of the good times, the bad & the not so glamorous times. 

These are the moments we will take with us into the new year. 

Funky badges from my friend, Cheryl! All the way from Malaysia!

Thank you! =)

 These super funky badges were made by iHeartBadges based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Lovely surprises came through the mail yesterday. iLike!

On a different note, just want to share a rather relaxing day-dreaming song with you to cap off 2011.

Musing thoughts on backpacking around Europe.

2012 is full of new dreams, new hope, new strength, new adventures.

"We question what we are
This I spent the best so far
And I miss you
When we're apart"

Much Love Monday: Cloud Cookie Cutter & Ghostbird by Zee Avi

Today i am joining the fun of Much love Monday. Head over to Much Love for more lovely posts!

Lately i am obsessed with

my cloud cookie cutter,

& 

i love playing Zee Avi's new album 'Ghostbird' 

while driving on the freeway.

Favourite track is 31 Days.

inspirations today

"Every day we should hear at least one little song, read one good poem and see an exquisite picture."

Having this catchy song stuck on replay.


"All the other kids..."


Read this inspiring article on travel while you're young.

Quote from the article: 
"Be careful of the yeah-but. The yeah-but will kill your dreams."
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What inspires you today?

inspiration is all around you

fold out poster from Inspire book, by kikk.K

sometimes all we need is a little dose of inspiration to keep us going. =)

Much Love Monday: Sketchbook Project & Frankie

So before i left for Singapore, i signed up for the Sketchbook Project 2012. And it just came through the mail today! How timely! Time to get some doodling started! =D

Went to my local newsagency to get a copy of Frankie latest issue, 44. Saving it for night shifts! haha! =D

Listening to 'Getting into you' by Relient K. Heard it on the radio while driving home today. 

Lyrics:

When I made up my mind
And my heart along with that
To live not for myself
But yet for God, somebody said
Do you know what you are getting yourself into

When I finally ironed out
All of my priorities
And asked God to remove the doubt
That makes me so unsure of these
Things I ask myself, I ask myself
Do you know what you are getting yourself into

I’m getting into you 
Because you got to me, in a way words can’t describe
I’m getting into you 
Because I’ve got to be
You’re essential to survive
I’m going to love you with my life

When he looked at me and said
I kind of view you as a son
And for a second our eyes met
And I met that with a question
Do you know what you are getting yourself into


I’ve been a liar and I’ll never amount to
The kind of person you deserve to worship you
You say you will not dwell on what I did but rather what I do you say
I love you and that’s what you are getting yourself into


He said, I love you and that’s what you are getting yourself into

200th post! =)

wow, reaching 200th post today! and also, it's been a year since i started this supposedly-art-blog-but-turned-into-something-rather-lifestyle-blog. 

12/31: smiley toast

i came home from work and made myself a quick breakfast. Had a piece of toast and made a smiley face. 

missing you & happy friday. 

{ 31 days project}

i like to put my feet up against the wall after long day at work. and just look at the map and have a little day-dream moment.

dusk today. i just walked outside for 5 min to breathe in the air and saw the sky was so amazing. the moon so bright...then i remembered that it has been a month since he came to visit. =)

also listening my way through one of my favourites, Mat Kearney's latest album, Young Love on youtube. 

still kinda sleep-deprived and feeling the weight on my shoulders....guess all i need is a good sleep now.

it will fix all things. =)

Music Monday ♫ Sink N' Swim

 The lyrics of this uplifting song caught my attention when i heard it on radio while driving.

it reminds me that we all have times when we are feeling helpless & slowly sinking in our misery. But there will always be a ray of  hope. And we will swim on. Pressing on with Hope & Joy.

" I was,

A tender reed

Bent in the wind

And then the storm passed

And you helped me stand upright again "

I also enjoy listening to Plumb's other awesome songs like "in My arms', 'Real Life Fairytale', 'Hang On' & 'Cut'.

I lost it all

You got it back

Believed in me

When I gave up on myself again

A sudden rain

Revealed your face

I knew right then

No matter where I go I'd

Have your hand to hold

We will sink and

We will swim

'Til the ocean turns to sand

We will laugh

We will cry

'Til there's no more breath inside

Cause we will sink

We will swim

I was,

A tender reed

Bent in the wind

And then the storm passed

And you helped me stand upright again

So here we are

Nothing to lose

So take my hand

We'll jump right in

The water's warm

Its time to live

We will sink and

We will swim

'Til the ocean turns to sand

We will laugh

We will cry

'Til there's no more breath inside

Cause we will sink

We will swim

It doesn't rain

For nothing

It will shine

For you

Music soothes

soothing and uplifting music by Carly Comando.

click this playlist

Everyday*

Cordelia's Lullaby

Bear

Chain Reaction

*Carly dedicated this song, Everyday to Noah Kalina whose video inspired her.

It's amazing what music can do to you.

Happy Thursday. May you feel alive today.

Music Monday ♫ This is the Stuff!

a bit of the Lyrics:

This is the stuff that drives me crazy
This is the stuff that's getting to me lately
In the middle of my little mess
I forget how big I'm blessedThis is the stuff that gets under my skin
But I gotta trust You know exactly what You're doing
It might not be what I would choose
But this is the stuff You use

A new single from Francesca Battistelli,  This is the Stuff has a catchy lively summery beat, somewhat liberating...and the phrase 'In the middle of my little mess...I forget how big I'm blessed...' caught my attention as i listened to it on Sonshine.fm 98.5. It reminds me of looking up to God and not focus on my own little world, to see the bigger picture that i'm in. To know that my God is so Big & His love endures forever. His love never changes. He is the Only One I can put my trust in.

There you go, This is The Stuff! A lovely bubbly tune to kickstart your week ahead! Have a Creative one!

Music Monday ♫

Martin Solveig & Dragonette - Hello

Music Monday:
Just want to share a new song i've heard recently. 'Hello'. First heard this cute catchy song on nova 93.7fm. Heard it on radio again yesterday and it got my attention so I went googling for 'I just came to say hello'.

'Hello' by Martin Solveig, a french DJ featuring Dragonette who basically sang the whole song 'Hello'. The music video is a tennis match episode 1 starring Bob Sinclar, Novak Djokovic which i think is pretty cool. They also have another song called Boys & Girls which has a digital style.


What do you think about this song?


'Hello' Lyrics:

I could stick around and get along with you
Hello
It doesn't really mean that I'm into you
Hello

You're alright but I'm here darling to enjoy the party
Don't get too excited 'cuz thats all you'll get from me
Hey

Yeah I think you're cute but really you should know
I just came to say hello
Hello
Hello
Hel-o-o-o-o

I'm not the kinda girl who'd get messed up with you
Hello
I'ma let you try to convince me to
Hello

It's alright I'm getting dizzy just enjoy the party
It's OK with me if you don't have that much to say
Hey

Kinda like this thing but there's something you should know
I just came to say hello
Hello

Hey...



Martin Solveig



All i want for Christmas...

i wish i could post everyday but hey, sometimes life gets in the way...
It's the Last & also perhaps the busiest month of 2010!

It's Christmas Season so here's a few different version of  a classic song "All i want for Christmas" for you to enjoy!

The Newsboys' rock version of this song just makes me wanna move and shake my tail feather.. haha.



And of course, the romantic sweet version by Marie Carey...that just make you warm and fuzzy inside...



and another rock & roll version by Dave Melillo. Dance to the beat!



hmm...i dont ask for a lot, all i want for Christmas is to be a blessing to others just as Jesus has been A Wonderful Blessing to me!

Song of the week: Eppure Sentire

Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.  ~Berthold Auerbach

A beautiful soothing uplifting song 'Eppure Sentire' by an Italian singer-songwriter Elisa to share with you. Hope you enjoy it. =)



Interestingly the song has english version too! It's called 'A step away'.

you can see lyrics translation to english here.

Elisa is also well known for this soulful song, Dancing.

My idea is that there is music in the air, music all around us; the world is full of it, and you simply take as much as you require.  ~Edward Elgar

Classic: Girls just wanna have fun

i feel like i am just starting my day right now, after working overnight last night and slept during the day today.
I am stretching right now ready for another night at work tonight.
So i turned on my music and can't help but to groove along to this classic mood lifting track as i get ready to go to work soon! 

so beat it, track 03 Girls just wanna have fun by Cyndi Lauper from my Happy Songs mixed cd. Oh yay!

Also, check out the original music video back in the 80s!! so awesomely cool and fun!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0cJnVeiMrw&ob=av3e

Lyrics:
I come home in the morning light,
My mother says "When you gonna live your life right?"
Oh,mother,dear,
We're not the fortunate ones,
And girls,
They wanna have fu-un.
Oh,girls,
Just wanna have fun.

The phone rings in the middle of the night,
My father yells "What you gonna do with your life?"
Oh,daddy,dear,
You know you're still number one,
But girls,
They wanna have fu-un,
Oh,girls,just wanna have
That's all they really want.....
Some fun....

When the working day is done,
Oh,girls,
They wanna have fu-un,
Oh,girls,
Just wanna have fun....

Girls,
They want,
Wanna have fun.
Girls,
Wanna have

Some boys take a beautiful girl,
And hide her away from the rest of the world.
I wanna be the one to walk in the sun.
Oh,girls,
They wanna have fu-un.
Oh,girls,
Just wanna have
That's all they really want.....
Some fun....

When the working day is done,
Oh,girls,
They wanna have fu-un.
Oh,girls,
Just wanna have fun...

Girls,
They want,
Wanna have fun.
Girls,
Wanna have.

80s hot chic, Cyndi Lauper.

Happy Songs for Lil

Today i received a parcel full of birthday gifts from a dear friend. =)
One of the goodies was a Mixed Tape CD of 9 happy bubbly perky songs. I love each one of them.

Here's one to share.

Song Pick of the day: Track 05 - Forevermore by Katie Herzig




whimsy lyrics:
You could be my white night
And I could be your fairy tale
And you could come and save me
But that is not the end

I will wear will wear a white dress
You will paint a sunset
Life will be a love fest
That’s how it all begins

Chorus:
Say say, oh playmate
Come out and play with me
And bring your dollies three
Climb up my apple tree
Slide down my rainbow
Into my cellar door
And we’ll be jolly friends
Forever more

But the world can spin so madly
And love can hurt so badly
And stories end so sadly
But this is not the end

You still have my heartache
I still have your sweater
Things they will get better
Oh, but not today

L

Song of the week: Something in the water

Hallo! It's a sunny day today with a top of 27 degree! Was listening to radio Sonshine.fm while driving and heard this catchy happy energetic song by Brooke Fraser and thought more lovely people should hear it too!

I love the 'Oooh oooh' part where there's whistling like on the background and the 'Aah aah' part and i was humming along too! It's an awesomely fun song about love and missing someone you love..

The music video is quite entertaining too! I was wondering why her hair appearing damp...then i realised of course there's something to do with the water! haha. love the Penguin deluxe hard cover The Odyssey appearance in her video too! She has a beautiful voice and all of her songs are so nice too! :)

Also, if you like a freebie (who doesnt!)...you can download her lovely ballad May Waltz for free on her website.

This song made my day even lovelier! It's perfect for a balmy evening~  Enjoy!

image from Brooke's myspace

New album FLAGS will be released October 12, 2010.
http://brookefraser.com

Lyrics:
Do do do do do do do do do do

I wear a demeanor made of bright pretty things
What she wears, what she wears, what she wears
Birds singing on my shoulder in harmony it seems
How they sing, how they sing, how they sing

Give me nights of solitude, red wine just a glass or two, reclined in a hammock on a balmy evening
Il pretend that it's no thing that's skipping my heart when I think
Of you thinking of me babe I'm crazy over you

Aaah Aaah Aaah
there's something in the water, something in the water
Aaah Aaah Aaah
There's something in the water, that makes me love you like –

I've got halo's made of summer, rhythms made of spring
What she wears, what she wears, what she wears
I got crowns of words a woven each one a song to sing
Oh I sing, oh I sing, oh I sing

Give me long days in the sun, preludes to the nights to come preludes of the mornings laying in all lazy give me something fun to do like a life of loving you
Kiss me quick now baby I'm still crazy over you

Aaah Aaah Aaah
there's something in the water, something in the water
Aaah Aaah Aaah
there's something in the water that makes me love you like I do

Oooh oooh oooh (x3)

Give me nights of solitude, red wine just a glass or two, give me something fun to do

Aaah Aaah Aaah
there's something in the water, something in the water
Aaah Aaah Aaah
there's something in the water that makes me love you like I do

Aaah Aaah Aaah
there's something in the water, something in the water
Aaah Aaah Aaah
there's something in the water that makes me love you like I
Do do do do do do do

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