Mu Lan Qing, Stefanie Sun

Finally some new music from Stefanie Sun, since her recent concert, and her last album which was 2 years ago. “Mu Lan Qing” is the theme song for “Hua Mu Lan”. I think it’s not too bad; listening in context with the movie would probably serve a better review. And she’s definitely become a better singer!

Yanzi seems to have been busy with other stuff in addition to her concert tour. She has designed a collection for The Carnaby London. I have not really heard of the line, though I think I have been to Carnaby Street when I was in London. Anyway, it seems like a great collection (visit www.thecarnaby.com for more information). Just hope that she releases her new album soon!

ELVA’s new videos!

ELVA has just released her new album, “Diamond Candy”, and here are 3 of the videos from the album:

Enjoy!

Leona Lewis, Happy

So much for Happy… It’s really quite the contrary…

Review: Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel, Mariah Carey

If I had to compare this album (sound-wise) to one of her previous efforts, I would choose “Charmbracelet”. To me, it sort of reminds me of that album, though it’s more like an urban-sounding. It also sounds like more personal than her previous efforts, and it sort of takes time to get used to (at least for me). Anyway, she looks stunning on the cover, and inside there are pictures of her re-creating the pictures of her debut and “Butterfly” albums, which is really nice!

“Obsessed” needs no introduction at this point of time, since it’s already such a huge hit worldwide. To be honest, I really did not like the record at first, but after some time I really got hooked on it. Not to mention her performance on America’s Talent, which was superb! “I Want to Know What Love Is”, the second single, is for me, the most mind-blowing track on the album! She’s created hits with covers of “I’ll Be There”, “Open Arms” and “Without You”, and I think “I Want to Know What Love Is” will go down in history as one of the best covers ever done as well! Great job Mimi!

“H.A.T.E.U.” is also one of my favourites, and on heavy airplay on my own CD player! Let’s continue with my favourites of the album. I am loving the ballads more this time round, and these include “Inseparable”, “Angels Cry”, “Languishing (interlude)”. “Languishing” sort of reminds me of the “Rainbow (Interlude)” she did back in 1999 on the similarly-titled album. And it links seamlessly into the big remake of “I Want to Know What Love Is”. “Angels Cry” sounds to me like a “Bye Bye part 2″. I haven’t read the lyrics but i hope it’s not too far off! Anyway, it’s another classic in the making in my opinion.

Now onto the other songs which I like: “Candy Bling” and “Up Out My Face”. The latter sounds like a fun song, and I think she sang it at the Palm venue. The songs that did not work for me at the moment are “More Than Friends” and “The Impossible”. I just cannot get it.

Overall, it’s really a classy album by Mariah Carey. There are more hits than misses for this album, and she’s really getting more consistent in writing and producing good music. Definitely one of the must-buys for the year, especially more so if you love R&B!

4 out of 5

Favourites: I Want to Know What Love Is, Angels Cry, H.A.T.E.U., Candy Bling, Obsessed

AMIT Live First World Tour in Singapore in 2010!

Amit will be coming to Singapore as part of her first world tour! The concert will be held on 30 January 2010 at the Singapore Indoor Stadium at 8pm! Tickets will go on sale from 10am tomorrow (1st October 2009)!

Click on the following link to get tickets online:

http://www.sistic.com.sg/portal/dt?retry=1&dt.windowProvider.targetPortletChannel=JSPTabContainer/sEventsCalendar/Event&contentCode=amei0110&dt.isPortletRequest=true&dt.provider=PortletWindowProcessChannel&dt.containerName=JSPTabContainer/sEventsCalendar&dt.action=process&dt.windowProvider.currentChannelMode=VIEW&dt.window.portletAction=RENDER

In the mean time, some clips from her recent performance at F1 Rocks Singapore:

Close My Eyes

Feeling very “Close My Eyes” now…

I was a wayward child
With the weight of the world
That I held deep inside
Life was a winding road
And I learned many things
Little ones shouldn’t know

But I closed my eyes
Steadied my feet on the ground
Raised my head to the sky
And though time’s rolled by
Still I feel like that child
As I look at the moon
Maybe I grew up
A little too soon

Funny how one can learn
To grow numb to the madness
And block it away
I left the worst unsaid
Let it all dissipate
And I try to forget

As I closed my eyes
Steadied my feet on the ground
Raised my head to the sky
And the time rolled by
Still I feel like that child
As I look at the moon
Maybe I grew up
A little too soon

Nearing the edge
Oblivious I almost
Fell right over
A part of me
Will never be quite able
To feel stable
That woman-child falling inside
Was on the verge of fading
Thankfully I
Woke up in time

Guardian angle I
Sail away on an ocean
With you by my side
Orange clouds roll by
They burn into your image
And you’re still alive
(You’re always alive)

As I closed my eyes
Steadied my feet on the ground
Raised my head to the sky
And the time rolls by
Still I feel like that child
As I look at the moon
Maybe I grew up
A little too soon

I like how she used “roll” in the chorus differently. I forgot what they call this type of usage in English…

Upcoming Mandarin Releases!

Here are some upcoming releases for those who are interested in Mandarin music!

9/25 -蔡淳佳, 回到最初 (her brand new album in 2 years)

9/25- 張韶涵, 第5季 (her brand new album in 2 years)

9/25- 陳奕迅, 上五樓的快活

10/9 – ELVA蕭亞軒, 鑽石糖 (she’s apparently launching her world concert tour towards the end of the year!)