Tuesday, 6 May 2014

Song & Lyrics: Money On My Mind by Sam Smith


Another song from Sam Smith. This is the second single from his debut album. I can't wait to get his debut album. His debut album will be released on 26th May 2014. 


Money On My Mind by Sam Smith

When I signed my deal
I felt pressure
Don't want to see the numbers
I want to see heaven
You say could you write a song for me
I said I'm sorry I won't do that happily

When I go home
I tend to close the door
I never wanted more
So sing with me
Can't you see

I don't have
Money on my mind
Money on my mind
I do it for
I do it for the love

I don't have
Money on my mind
Money on my mind
I do it for
I do it for the love

I do it for the love

I do it for the love

Please don't get me wrong
I wanna keep it moving
I know what that requires
I'm not foolish
Please can you make this work for me
'Cause I'm not a puppet I will work against your strings

When I go home
I tend to close the door
I never wanted more
So sing with me
Can't you see

I don't have
Money on my mind
Money on my mind
I do it for
I do it for the love

I don't have
Money on my mind
Money on my mind
I do it for
I do it for the love

I do it for the love
I do it for the love

When the sun will set
Don't you fret
No I have no money on my mind
No money on my mind
No money on my mind
No I have have money on my mind

When the sun will set
Don't you fret
No I have no money on my mind
No money on my mind
No money on my mind
No I have have money on my mind

Just love

Money on my mind
Money on my mind
I do it for
I do it for the love

I don't have
Money on my mind
Money on my mind
I do it for
I do it for the love

I do it for the love
I do it for the love

The Voice Season 6 - Top 10 Live Show

Hello!!!

Last week, Tess was saved from the elimination. Will she become the first singer to avoid the elimination after being saved in the previous week? I'm really nervous for her cause she's my favorite. Here are my recap for this week performance.

1. Kat Perkins (Landslide by Fleetwood Mac)

~ I think it's a very solid performance. I love when Kat controlled her voice because she has such a beautiful tone. However, I'm not sure if this performance able to save her from the bottom 3. But I still like it. B+

2. Tess Boyer (Ain't It Fun by Paramore)

~ Unlike last week, the song this week was current. Currently Top 15 in Itunes Chart. But I don't think this song is suitable for singing competition. Tess did a good job with it. However I still think she's going to end up in the bottom 3 again this week. B+

3. Audra McLaughlin (You Lie by The Band Perry)

~ Audra continued to surprise me. Such a beautiful performance from her. Her high notes was perfect. I love the way she connected to the song. She looked so beautiful. A

4. Josh Kaufman (This Is It by Kenny Loggins)

~ I'm not sure if this is the right song for him. He sounded so dated. Last week he was brilliant but this week it was just an okay performance for me. I still love his voice. B

5. Christina Grimmie (Hold On, We're Going Home by Drake)

~ Christina nailed it again this week. This is definitely my favorite performance from her so far. I love the build up in this performance. Her high notes are amazing. Christina is definitely the one to beat right now and it's going to be tough for other people to beat her. A+

6. Jake Worthington (Run by George Straits)

~ Jake struggled at the beginning. I can't hear what he was singing. But he managed to catch up. His tone is beautiful but for the second week in a row, Jake didn't live up to his potential and I'm really upset with him. B-

7. Bria Kelly (I'm With You by Avril Lavigne)

~ I think this is a perfect song for Bria. She started beautifully but it's all ended when she started to scream. I'm not sure how she's going to survive with this performance. C

8. Delvin Choice (Bright Lights by Gary Clark Jr.)

~ I was ready to give this performance a C but the ending might just save him from the elimination. I still don't like his song choice but he killed it on the last note. B+

9. Kristen Merlin (Let Her Go by The Passenger)

~ For the second week in a row, Kristen stunned me with her vocal performance. She has such a very soothing tone and it is perfect for this song. Her emotion was there and just like that, she became a real threat in this competition. A

10. Sisaundra Lewis (Oh Sherrie by Steve Perry)

~ Unlike Delvin, Sisaundra picked a very interesting song for her and it worked. She rocked the stage and I think rock songs were perfect for her vocal. I'm glad she chose to steer away from R&B/Soul this week. A

Overall, a great week. Lot of great performances. Here is my ranking;

1. Christina Grimmie - Hold On, We're Going Home: A+
2. Kristen Merlin - Let Her Go: A
3. Audra McLaughlin - You Lie: A
4. Sisaundra Lewis - Oh Sherrie: A
5. Tess Boyer - It Ain't Fun: B+
6. Kat Perkins - Landslide: B+
7. Delvin Choice - Bright Lights: B+
8. Josh Kaufman - This Is It: B
9. Jake Worthington - Run: B-
10. Bria Kelly - I'm With You: C

Results

Bottom 3: Bria Kelly, Tess Boyer & Kat Perkins

Instant Save: Kat Perkins

Eliminated: Tess Boyer & Bria Kelly

Tess... I'm so sad to see her go considering her potential. But I agree with the Instant Save because Kat killed it. Next week is going to be brutal. Triple Elimination!!! 


Monday, 5 May 2014

Americal Idol Season 13 - Top 5 Live Show

Hello!!!

The theme this week is 'America's Choice'. America will pick two songs for the contestants this week. Here are my recap for this week show. 

1. Alex Preston (Sweater Weather by The Neighbourhood & Say Something by A Great Big World Ft Christina Aguilera)

~ His first performance was so average. His vocal was good but there was nothing special with it. But Alex redeemed himself with his second performance. Say Something was perfect for him. I love the way he connected to the song. It was so tender and sweet. B & A

2. Caleb Johnson (I Don't Wanna Miss A Thing by Aerosmith & Still Of The Night by Whitesnake)

~ Really.. That Aerosmith's song.. I'm really tired with that song in the singing competition and even Caleb looked like he didn't like that song choice for him. This performance was definitely his worst performance in this competition. Still Of The Night was much better but it felt so repetitive. It felt like you watched a generic Caleb's performance. C & B+

3. Jessica Meuse (Human by Christina Perri & Summertime Sadness by Lana Del Rey)

~ Jessica wasn't in my Top 2 but she killed it this week. The judges still gave her a lukewarm reaction. I didn't get it at all. That's why Idol kept losing the audience because you can see the bias towards certain contestants. They were like grooved and bobbled their head at other contestants' performance while Jessica, they didn't show any excitement at all. I think Jessica slayed this week. Human was beautiful but she was a little bit sharp at certain notes. Summertime Sadness was perfect. I love everything about that performance. A- & A+

4. Sam Woolf (Sing by Ed Sheeran & How To Save A Life by The Fray)

~ I think Sing was just okay for me. It was good but it wasn't a right choice for him. I like his second performance more. I love the angst that Sam brought into the song. His tone was beautiful but I want him to 'attack' more because it's Top 5 right now. B & B+

5. Jena Irene (My Body by Young The Giant & Valerie by Amy Winehouse)

~ My Body was good. I think Jena has the best stage present this week. I love the way she walked on the stage and connected to the audience. Her vocal wasn't at her best. But for Valerie, I love how she changed the arrangement. It fitted her voice and personality. I love it. B & A

Again, another decent week. Here is my final ranking;

1. Jessica Meuse - Summertime Sadness: A+
2. Alex Preston - Say Something: A
3. Jena Irene - Valerie: A
4. Jessica Meuse - Human: A-
5. Sam Woolf - How To Save A Life: B+
6. Caleb Johnson - Still Of The Night: B+
7. Jena Irene - My Body: B
8. Alex Preston - Sweater Weather: B
9. Sam Woolf - Sing: B
10. Caleb Johnson - I Don't Wanna Miss A Thing: C

Results

Eliminated: Sam Woolf

But there was a twist. Contestants get to choose whether to have an elimination or not this week. But next week, two contestants will be eliminated. I didn't like it at all. And I'm glad two contestants voted 'No' so Sam Woolf was eliminated. He was saved once. It's unfair to save him again. Next week the theme are Break-Ups & Make-Ups. Very interesting themes. See ya, next week. 

Monday, 28 April 2014

Song & Lyrics: Ghost by Ella Henderson

Hello!!!

Hari ni nak share lirik dan lagu daripada Ella Henderson. Ella Henderson ni merupakan bekas peserta The X Factor UK pada tahun 2012. Dia memang merupakan peserta favorite aku bersama boyband Union J. Tetapi Ella tersingkir semasa pusingan Top 6 which is so ridiculous for someone like her. But Simon Cowell saw her potential dan still signed Ella untuk join company dia, Syco. 


So ini adalah single pertama Ella yang berjudul Ghost. Lagu dia memang catchy. Dan Ella juga memiliki bakat menulis lagu yang sangat bagus. Aku suka sangat dengan lirik dia. 

Ella Henderson - Ghost


I keep going to the river to pray
Cos I need, something that can wash all the pain
And at most, I’m sleeping all these demons away
But your ghost, the ghost of you it keeps me awake

My friends had you figured out
Yeah they saw what’s inside of you
Trying to hide in another you
But your evil is coming through

These guys sitting in the wall
They watch every move I make
Bright light living in the shade
You go hard makes the spirit shake 

I had to go through hell to prove I'm not insane
Had to meet the devil just to know his name
And that's where my love was burning
Yeah it’s still burning 

I keep going to the river to pray
Cos I need, something that can wash all the pain
And at most, I’m sleeping all these demons away
But your ghost, the ghost of you it keeps me awake(x2)

Each time that I think you go
I turn around and you’re creeping in
And I let you under my skin
Cos I love living innocent

Boy you never told me
True love was going to hurt
True pain that I don’t deserve
Truth is that I never learn 

I keep going to the river to pray
Cos I need, something that can wash all the pain
And at most, I’m sleeping all these demons away
But your ghost, the ghost of you it keeps me awake(x2)

Give up the ghost, Give up the ghost, Give up the ghost, Stop the haunting baby 
Give up the ghost, Give up the ghost, Give up the ghost, No more haunting baby

I keep going to the river 

I keep going to the river to pray
Cos I need, something that can wash all the pain
And at most, I’m sleeping all these demons away
But your ghost, the ghost of you it keeps me awake(x2)

Makan-Makan

Hello!!!

Esok nak balik kampung. Dan buat pertama kali aku akan balik ke kampung dengan adik aku yang number 3 aka Abang Chik. Adik aku ni sambung study di Saito College. Aku kalau boleh nak dia sambung IPTA tetapi dah tu pilihan dia.. Nak buat macam mana walaupun result dia memang layak pun masuk IPTA. Tapi aku still juga apply IPTA in case dia tukar fikiran. 

Hari ni just nak share promosi-promosi baru di restaurant yang ada di Malaysia ni. Ada yang aku dah try dan ada juga yang aku masih belum try. 

Red Pepper Chicken at The Chicken Rice Shop


Dah 2 kali aku makan menu ni. Aku suka try menu-menu baru yang ada di TCRS ni. Dahlah aku ni hantu ayam. So apa-apa je yang ada ayam, memang no problem bagi aku. Red Pepper Chicken ni agak pedas juga bagi standard aku yang tak tahan pedas. Tapi sebab rasanya yang sedap, aku redha je lah. 


Grilled Chicken Burger (GCB) at McDonalds


GCB is back!!! Yang ni memang favorite aku. Selain dari Teriyaki Burger di McD aku paling suka GCB. Rasa pattynya yang sangat juicy memang boleh melelehkan air liur aku. Harap2 lama lah sikit tempoh GCB ni sebab aku baru makan sekali. 


Zinger Reloaded at KFC

  
Suka sangat dengan Zinger Reloaded, the upgraded version of original Zinger Burger. Dah cuba sekali dan ingin cuba lagi. 


Bandung Soya at Mr. Bean



Yang pink color tu adalah Bandung Soya yang sememangnya menjadi favorite aku sekarang. Kalau singgah je Mr. Bean, memang itulah yang aku order. Yang bulat tu nama dia soya pancake. Ada macam-macam perisa. Aku punya tu, coklat. Sedap. 


Capri's Wholesome Platters at Capricciosa


Memang nampak wholesome especially to those yang tak boleh buat pilihan macam aku ni. Aku memang suka pergi Capricciosa ni. Pasta dia memang superb. Antara menu yang paling best bagi aku adalah Pasta Seafood Pomodoro, Calamari Fritto, Homemade Spicy Meatballs dan macam2 lagi ada. Platters ni sesuai untuk dua orang. Well kalau yang jenis tak suka makan, tiga orang pun boleh. Untuk aku? Sorang pun boleh habis.. Huhu..

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