A Thousand Years 15 April 2012

This song, is originally sung by Christina Perri. I love the lyric, the beat and how the way she sang it. I heard this song is one of the Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1 Soundtrack. I don’t like the movie too much, but I love this song :).

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Heart beats fast
Colors and promises
How to be brave
How can I love when I’m afraid to fall
But watching you stand alone
All of my doubt suddenly goes away somehow

One step closer

I have died everyday waiting for you
Darling don’t be afraid I have loved you
For a thousand years
I’ll love you for a thousand more

Time stands still
Beauty in all she is
I will be brave
I will not let anything take away
What’s standing in front of me
Every breath
Every hour has come to this

One step closer

I have died everyday waiting for you
Darling don’t be afraid I have loved you
For a thousand years
I’ll love you for a thousand more

And all along I believed I would find you
Time has brought your heart to me
I have loved you for a thousand years
I’ll love you for a thousand more

One step closer
One step closer

I have died everyday waiting for you
Darling don’t be afraid I have loved you
For a thousand years
I’ll love you for a thousand more

And all along I believed I would find you
Time has brought your heart to me
I have loved you for a thousand years
I’ll love you for a thousand more

I Love This Tree

 

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A Letter from Adam Young 29 June 2010

Dearest friends,

Where do I even begin?

Though it seems like it happened yesterday, an entire year has passed since I put out Ocean Eyes and I cannot begin to tell you how amazed I am due to all that has happened between then and now. A tremendous amount of asphalt has passed under the tires, a lot of miles put on the odometer and a lot of marvelous memories made along the way. It’s an overwhelming, invigorating feeling that can’t even be put into words. I catch myself thinking about the future often and I truly couldn’t be more excited. I’ve been immensely blessed by each and every opportunity I’ve had via Owl City and your endless support only continues to encourage me. I wholeheartedly cannot thank you enough.

Thus far, I’ve been quite a busy bee this summer, hidden away in the cavelike warmth of my basement, working like a mad scientist on the next Owl City record and I absolutely cannot wait for you to hear it. Things are coming together nicely but there’s still a lot of work to be done.

However, there’s something I’d like to share with you in the meantime.

Three and a half years ago, I recorded a collection of songs in my parent’s basement during the bleary-eyed hours of night when sleep and I could not bring ourselves to meet. I was a metalworker, working 6 AM to 4 PM at a warehouse in my little southern Minnesota town. I was writing, creating, thinking, imagining and breathing music with every second I had to spare. Music has always been my dream, but at that point in time, it was merely a feather tossed to the wind. Regardless, my spirits were far from dampened and I created music as fast and as furiously as I could. In my little basement bedroom, I had an old Dell computer, Reason 2.5, a friend’s borrowed Behringer C-1 condenser, a Behringer 8 channel analog mixer and my uncle’s old Alvarez. I didn’t have a clue what I was doing but I was a dreamer and music was my escape so I gave it everything I had. Never expecting my music to be heard anywhere but by my parents through the floorboards above, I wrote for my own ears. I was both artist and audience and I called myself Sky Sailing.

I’ve kept these recordings secret for a long time and they’ve never seen the light of day until now. Long before Owl City was ever a spark of a flame, a lot of blue-collared working days were spent absentmindedly daydreaming about what would ultimately become this collection of songs. From the perfectionist musician’s perspective, a song is never truly “finished” but rather “abandoned” and thus, after a lot of inspiration and reckless experimentation, I emerged from the basement with a 11 song record which I affectionately entitled, An Airplane Carried Me To Bed.

This album is a step into the past, the documented account of a shy boy from Minnesota with more hopes and dreams than he knew what to do with. When you listen to this record, you can hear naivety, innocence, inexperience and the wide-eyed imaginings of a wishful thinker. It’s both light and dark, optimistic and melancholy. Unpolished and dusty, it’s an antique and therefore holds a truly unique and graceful aesthetic within. Though there has always been just one artist behind the music, before there was Owl City there was Sky Sailing and I consider it a great honor to finally find this opportunity to share it with you. I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed creating it.

If by chance you ever feel as though you’ve come to know these songs or empathize with the emotions therein, please consider yourself a friend of mine because in a manner of speaking, you know me. As the saying goes, one can truly glimpse the artist through his/her art, and that expression certainly proves faithful in my case. This music is my heart and soul. This is who I am.

With that being said, I am so very glad to meet you.

With all due respect,

Adam Young

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Cleopatra Stratan 18 April 2010

Cleopatra Stratan

Do you ever heard that name? Cleopatra Stratan. Actually, I knew her is very late in 2010. Why? because she is a super young girl who have many great achievements before this year. Okay, if you’re same with me, let me tell you about who is Cleopatra Stratan and her great achievements.

Cleopatra Stratan based on Wikipedia is a young Rumanian singer who has born at October 6 2002 in Chişinău, Moldova. She is a daughter of Pavel Stratan, also a singer in Moldova-Rumania. Pavel Stratan was in a studio recording a song and as 3 years old “at that time” Cleopatra was hanging around the studio. One time she grabbed a microphone and started singing the song along Pavel. Everybody was so stunned that they ended up recording the song with Cleopatra as main vocals rather than Pavel, awesome!

On 2006, she came one of the youngest people ever to score commercial success as a singer, with her first album La vârsta de trei ani (“At the age of 3″). And Ghiţă song as the first single of that album success make her get a double platinum disk in the summer of 2006, it also the biggest hit of that album and make her famous as a youngest singer along Rumania. Even, her first album La vârsta de trei ani have already been translated to English and Spanish. She has many fan base along the world seems like a tremendous, and it’s still growing, Indonesia?

On August 20 2006, Cleopatra Stratan also had her first concert (20+ songs) and she is about to get into Guinness Book as the youngest artist to record an album and have a live concert. Oow… Cleopatra started her first concert saying: “My name is Cleopatra Stratan and even though I am only three years old I am determined to sing you both songs from my album called “La varsta de trei ani” and from my father album called “Amintiri din copilarie”. I will make my debut with this evening”. The concert was limited to 400 people and Cleopatra Stratan was accompanied on guitar by her father, Pavel Stratan. What a combinations.

But, actually I regret about her lyrics. It turns out many adult words and not suitable for 3 years old kid. Well, maybe in her country it’s okay but in Indonesia it’s very no even Indonesian kid sing an Adult songs. In Indonesia, kid talk about romance between a girl and a boy, it’s all about love. But Cleopatra Stratan said “tiiiiit-censored” on her rap song duet with Rumanian local singer, I forget his name :D.

Forget about her words on her song, I still love her as a good singer. Eventough, she said “censored” word I believe she doesn’t understand what she said. And I am going 19 on may 2nd, so I am an adult now. It’s okay for me to listen her songs, but not for my nephew or your kid 😀

Oprah Announce Her End Show 1 April 2010

Oprah Winfrey

Meet at her house in Chicago, Oprah Winfrey announced that in 2011 she will end her talk show aired, right in the end of the season to-25nya, fans crowd the sad and disappointed with the decision Winfrey.

At the same time Oprah says “I love this show. This event has become my life and I love it enough to know when it’s time to say goodbye” said Winfrey told viewers at the end of direct broadcasting.

“Two-twenty-five years felt once in my bones, and that felt in my spirit. That is the number of complete, right time. ”

“The Oprah Winfrey Show”, which was first aired in 1985 and aired in 145 countries, has changed Winfrey (55) became a cultural phenomenon. And become one of the best events in the favorite in the whole world.

She gets credit for changing the way people talk to each other, having popularized the style of interview has been the recognition that leads many people to unload a secret, revealing and often make the guests in tears.

She was a unique taste-makers and influential, who suggested in the book or product has a huge impact.

Winfrey, who has been struggling with weight problems, and sexual abuse in childhood, has also become a spiritual leader, and urged viewers to find their true identity, follow their hearts and find happiness and peace within themselves.

“She has made the road. She will always be the queen of daytime” said Ellen DeGeneres, the comedian who is also guiding the show running-shows during the daytime.

Winfrey, who was born in poverty in Mississippi, now estimated to have a wealth of 2.7 billion U.S. dollars and are routinely included in the list of women, celebrities and the most influential person in the world. Even in the polls recently made, Oprah managed to beat the popularity of Hillary Clinton and Mother Teresa.

“I certainly never imagined the blessing that has brought me to this moment with you,” said Winfrey told viewers.

Winfrey last impressions will be aired on September 9, 2011, nine months after the launch of new cable television channel that is being developed by Winfrey with Discovery Communications.

Although Winfrey was never discussed her plans in live events, fans do not have to wait until everything is revealed.

“After the production ended for the` `The Oprah Winfrey Show, Winfrey planned to appear and participate in the program giving OWN: The Oprah Winfrey Network, a 24-hour cable television network that reflects the desires, values and vision,” said Producition Harpo, Winfrey’s, in a statement.

Hurt Locker : Oscar Best Movie 2010 8 March 2010

Hurt Locker

The Hurt Locker (2008) declared as the Best Film at the Academy Awards in 2010. The movie is directed by Kathryn Bigelow beat ‘Avatar’, which seeded by many parties to reach an Oscar.

Why ‘The Hurt Locker’ to be the best movie? The first of course because jury rating of the Academy Awards in 2010. Academy Awards jury whose members contain the journalists, film makers and film critics, it must have certain considerations.

The film lasted approximately 131 minutes talk about the action Sergeant William James (Jeremy Renner), a bomb squad from the United States Army who was on duty in the Iraq war.

In the film described how Sergeant James through every tension when trying to tame dozens of bombs deployed by Iraqi guerrillas. As in most war films made in Hollywood, shooting a scene or a victim of the bloody, there was in ‘The Hurt Locker’. But it can be said if portions are not as many as in the movie ‘Saving Private Ryan’ (1998) or ‘Black Hawk Down’ (2001).

In addition to defuse the bomb scene and shooting, ‘The Hurt Locker’ also shows the human side of American soldiers who served in Iraq. Sergeant James who has a mischievous little characters are always arguing with his partner, Sergeant JT Sanborn (Anthony Mackie). The debate between the Sergeant and Sergeant James Sanborn always happens every second after the duty on the battlefield.

Not only that, it was shown also how naughty impressed by Sergeant James could see the depression as an Iraqi child victims of mutilation.

Then where the interesting ‘The Hurt Locker’ so they can snatch two prestigious categories, Best Picture and Best Director, in addition to four other categories, at the Academy Awards in 2010?

The technique of shooting ‘The Hurt Locker’, there is nothing new. Camera techniques that seemed to follow the movement of players in the film ‘The Hurt Locker’ has also been practiced in ‘Saving Private Ryan’ (1998), ‘Traffic’ (2000), or ‘Crash’ (2001).

Acting from the stars in the film may be thumbs up. Actor Jeremy Renner able to bring the character of a bomb squad complete with suspense and also his naughty. In addition to Renner, Anthony Mackie capabilities should also be given awards.

The story of ‘The Hurt Locker’ was the one who should be listened to properly. In the film, Kathryn Bigelow, the director, does not describe the victory or defeat U.S. troops on the battlefield.

Bigelow at the end of the film describes how a soldier of the United States, in this case, Sergeant William James, wanted to return to fight in Iraq for the honor of the nation and country.Sergeant James had expressed a desire to his wife when he was living quietly in his hometown.

Though the line of duty in Iraq, Sergeant James had depression and a desire to return home.Bigelow seems to want to show the United States of nationalism was a soldier, without the need to describe the victory of Uncle Sam’s soldiers on the battlefield.

Why Jews are Smart? pt.2 18 February 2010

Anak-anak Yahudi

In Israel, smoking is taboo, you are invited to eat at home of the Jews, do not smoke at all times. Bluntly they will tell you to get out of their homes. Telling you smoke outside their homes.

According to scientists at the University of Israel, studies have shown nicotine can damage the main cells in the human brain and will be attached to the gene. This means that smokers will take generations of descendants of the defective brain (stupid). A scientific discovery of genes and DNA Israel.

Stephen attention next is to visit the Jewish children. They are really concerned food, food is a fruit beginning with an almond nut, followed by fish oil pills (liver oil code). In observation of Stephen, the kids really smart Jew. On average they understand the three languages, Hebrews, Arabs and British. Since childhood they have been trained to play the piano and violin. This is an obligation. According to them play music and understand the notes may increase IQ. It’s certainly going to make kids smarter.

This according to Jewish scientists, pounding music can stimulate the brain. No wonder many experts from the Jewish music. Onwards in class 1 to 6, the Jewish children would be taught math-based commerce. Science subject is preferred. In the observation of Stephen, “The comparison with children in California, the IQ level can I say 6-year round! ! “He said

About Owl City : I Love It!

Actually I would like to say thanks UFM Radio who introduce Owl City to me on early December 2009. I listened Fireflies by Owl City at that time and “at the first” I don’t know who is the singer of that song, but I do like it. UFM said that Owl City is one of soundtrack makers of Twilight Movie, but actually I don’t like Twilight itself, just like Owl City music. Owl City introduce a kind of music just like tell to me that “It’s your soul, Zar!!”, inside of their song is me. My friends ask me about what kind of music which I love the most, really difficult to answer that question cause I don’t know what kind of music which The Killers play for me and now Owl City. Just like a dance music and up beat electronic is my favourite music. I don’t know why I like Owl City, but their music is always in my mind just like a toxic. hahaha.

Owl City - Ocean Eyes Album

I think Owl City is contained many people in a group like others band, but I wrong. When I browse many artichle about Owl City, I got that Owl City is the electronic brainchild of Adam Young, who launched the project in 2007 while living at his parents’ home in Owatonna, Minesota. Troubled by insomnia, Young began spending his evenings in the household basement, where a computer and several instruments provided a welcome diversion from his sleeping patterns. He eventually combined those diversions into a blend of electronica and emo-pop, using little more than his computer and various keyboards to record the material. Songs were uploaded to MySpace upon completion, and Young began attracting a surprising amount of attention on the networking site. Of particular note was “Hello Seattle,” a fabricated ode to the Emerald City whose viral popularity earned Young a record contract with Universal Republic. Ocean Eyes, his debut release for the label, arrived in 2009, coinciding with Owl City’s first national tour. Amazing!!!

Owl City packed their songs on 2 CDs and here is the Disc 01 contents:

01. Cave In

02. The Bird and The Worm

03. Hello Seattle

04. Umbrella Beach

05. The Saltwater Room

06. Dental Care

07. Meteor Shower

08. On The Wing

09. Fireflies

10. The Tip Of The Iceberg

11. Vanilla Twilight

12. Tidal Wave

Disc 02 :

01. Hot Air Balloon

02. Butterfly Wings

03. Rugs From Me To You

04. Sunburn

05. Hello Seattle

06. If My Heart Was a House

07. Strawberry Avalanche

Yups, there are 19 songs inside the CDs. Guess what? I love all of that and “Meteor Shower”, “Hello Seattle”, “Fireflies” are my favourite from all of them. Not only cause “Meteor Shower” is a soundtrack of my favourite TV Programs “Greys Anathomy” but also the simple words of that song but rich of music. For me it something that I call luxurious music, simple but deeply. I believe that many people in Indonesia are agree with me that Owl City is recommended as a good musician, Fajar Wirazdi is my supporter, aren’t you? hahaha. Success for Owl City and keep on track when you serve a music to me later.

Why Jews are Smart? pt.1 1 February 2010

Dr Stephen Carr Leon’s article deserved to be shared reflection. Stephen writes from direct observation. After being 3 years in Israel for several housemanship undergoing hospital there.She noticed some interesting things that can be drawn as his thesis material namely, “Why Jews are Smart?”

When the second year of the month in December 1980, Stephen was counting the days to come home to California, came to mind, why the Jews so smart? Why did GOD give advantage to them? Is this a coincidence? Or results of operations of their own? Stephen then moved to create a thesis for his PhD. Just to you know, this thesis took almost eight years. Because it need to collect data as accurately as possible. Let’s start with the beginning of childbirth preparation. In Israel, after knowing the mother was pregnant, the mother would often sing and play piano. The mother and father would buy a book of mathematics and solve problems with her husband.

Stephen was surprised that her friend often carry books containing mathematical and ask some questions that can not be completed. Incidentally Stephen liked math. Stephen asked, “Is this for your child?”

He replied, “Yes, this is for my child who is still in the womb, I was training her brain, may he will be a genius.”

This makes Stephen continues to be interested to follow its development. Back to the math before, without being saturated the prospective mother to do math exercises to complete delivery. Another thing that Stephen noticed is a way of eating. Since the early pregnant she just loves to eat beans with almond milk and palm branches. Its main midday meal of bread and fish without the head with a mixed salad with almonds and various types of nuts.

According to Jewish women, fish meat really good for brain development and head of the womb of fish that are not good chemical that can damage a child’s brain development and growth within the womb. This is the custom of the Jews when pregnant. become a liability for pregnant mothers who consume fish oil pills.

When invited to dinner with the Jewish people. Once Stephen told me, “My main concern is their menu. At the same time every invitation I’ve noticed, they loved to eat fish (only the contents or fillet), “he said.

Usually if there are fish, no meat. Fish and meat together in one table does not exist. According to Jewish families, a mix of good meat and fish not be eaten together. Salad and beans, should be, especially the almond nut.

Uniquely, they will eat fruits before the main dish. Do not be surprised if you were invited to a Jewish house of your fruits will be served first. According to them, by eating kabohidrat dish (rice or bread) first and then fruit, this will cause us to feel sleepy. As a result, weak and hard to understand the lessons in school. (continue…)

Hello world! 1 July 2008

I love writing, this is my 2nd, 3rd, 4th, or something. I forgot the number of my blog for sure, I have many blog and always spare my time to writting on my blog. This one actually, I’ve been created on July 1st 2008. But because of I have many blog and some is my favorite, so I never write here til 2010. Owh, so sad to do that.

But I do promise to make this blog complete and grow up like others of mine. Celebrities, Public Figure, and The World have to help me to make a news, hahaha :D. Actually I hope it’s a good news, even I’ll write a bad news also.

Okay, enjoy my blog and take care!