I do love me some Muppets. Of all of the Muppet performances that I have cherished over the years, this song is still capable of making me melt into a puddle of awww. Recently discovered a cover by the talented Jason Mraz, but honestly…who can truly compare to the original performance by Jim Henson as [...]
Music
Brahms’ Lullaby
I once owned a pink and red Sanrio jewellry box (something like this). It was my most cherished possession for the magic that it possessed inside: a chime that spun a lullaby whenever it opened. Later, I learned that the melody was Brahms’ Lullaby, and that English lyrics existed for me to learn and sing [...]
If It Kills Me (Jason Mraz)
These days, I seem to get all my new music from So You Think You Can Dance. It’s a step up from liking a song because it was attached to a cool music video – if the choreography was killer and the dancers nailed it, chances are that I’m also running to iTunes to snap [...]
Bakit Ngayon Ka Lang (Freestyle)
I’m adding this Tagalog song about star-crossed love to the tiny repertoire of Filipino songs I’m able to sing. Thanks very much to Ronald of Yagoona for this find; he sang it quite admirably during a bout of open-air karaoke at Villa Khristalene in Talisay. This song was originally performed by Ogie Alcasid. Ronald’s favourite [...]
Your Universe (Rico Blanco)
Another music find from our stay in Manila. It was one of the most frequently aired videos at the time but the first play already had me hooked. The video, shot in Tagaytay with Taal Volcano in the background, caught my attention due to our recent sojourn to said volcano. Lyrics are romantic simplicity; if [...]
Almost Lover (A Fine Frenzy)
I first heard this song while we were driving down a lonely stretch of road in Manila, early in our month-long trip to Asia. The lyrics were so melancholy and the singer so haunted that I was spellbound for the entire song. Made a note to seek out this artist at the first opportunity. Your [...]
Kissing a Fool (George Michael)
Last night’s George Michael concert reminded me how much I loved Kissing a Fool. It got me through many a broken heart…from failed relationships to things that could never be. If you are a hopeless romantic like me but have never heard of this song before, please take a moment to acquaint yourself with this [...]
memorable moments at the george michael concert.
Quotables S pondering George Michael’s entrance options: “Will he fly down from the ceiling, rise up from the floor, or condense from a mist?” S on George Michael live and up close: “It’s like seeing a unicorn for the first time!” L and K on the vibe inside the stadium: L—”It feels like one giant [...]
title of the song, by da vinci’s notebook.
Song passed to me by Bruce. How very accurate. Read and listen. UPDATE: Thanks Scott for the heads up on this great a cappella cover!
Suavecito (Malo)
The happiest memories from childhood are often related to my mom and dad serenading each other on the acoustic guitar. Those moments, sitting together as a family and singing along to the music, are the reason I have a soft spot for the Eagles, the Carpenters, and many other sappy balladeers. When my mother came [...]