Wednesday, September 3rd 2008

I've fallen in love with another song again. This time, it's Philippe Jaroussky's rendition of "Venti Turbini", this one on my blog. I love the energetic entrance of the strings and the catchy tune, very fast but precise.
Sure, Philippe Jaroussky's singing may not be perfect, he has slips here and there, but very slight and rare. Overall, I rate him a fantastic singer. Plus, he's cute, too. :)

You know, after watching "Lascia Ch'io Pianga" from "Farinelli Il Castrato" on Youtube, I've developed this fantasy.
I would be singing alone on a stage in/at one of those grand opera houses of colours red and gold, the whole opera house would be packed but silent in wait of my next note. I would take my time singing, then suddenly breeze through a whole series of notes, the entire orchestra frantically trying to catch up with me.
The moment I finish, from the audience would erupt a deafening applause, fragrant bloodred rose petals falling from above all around me, and then I would take my bow.

Brava, Brava!

Teacher's Day was great, only Vanessa turned moody on me again, but that was only after the celebration.
I always look forward to hugging Mrs Khoo, she's so warm and motherly, her long, rebonded hair about her shoulders, brushing against your cheek. Her hugs just make you feel so safe. Her lovable smile always reminds me that I have no regrets having her as my form teacher.

Surprisingly, English Orals went all right. I managed to talk a lot, but I can't really remember if I stuck to the topic or not. I hope so. Either way, the examiners seemed to enjoy it enough. I described cakes, perhaps they were hungry?

Bought another one of Philippe Jaroussky's CDs, "Beata Vergine". Nope, no spelling error there, it's just in Italian. This time, it's 17th Century music, dedicated to Mother Mary. I actually wanted his other CD, "Mazarin", but HMV was out of it, or so I thought, so since I wanted "Beata Vergine" after "Mazarin", I got it anyway. This one cost me only $26!

I never knew 17th Century music could be so soothing and delightful. All the strings, harpsichord, clear vocals. I don't know what else it's made of, because honestly I don't study it down to the details, but it's beautiful music. It kinds of sucks you back into the 17th Century itself! Good for day-dreaming. My friends listen to my music and they tell me it's boring.
Different taste in music, I guess.