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July 04 Sleepless night... Something's bothering me... Since the album's done, a lot of other important things began to fill
up my mind... among them inevitably school related stuff, baby stuff of
course... but tonight, something else's really bothering me.... For a while now, I had this talented student who's a decent piano player and a blooming songwriter w/ lots of potential. Been putting a lot of effort teaching him and closely monitoring his progress as 1) he's still very young, 2) he had some serious seeing problem. On many occasions having discussions w/ Yin on how else we could help him learn/grow even with his condition. So he wrote a great song. I did the demo for him, pitch it to our team, use it in the latest album I produced. All the while telling him that we'll discuss and settle the contract thingy after I'm done w/ that particular project. Today I was told by others that he had decided to sign up w/ other publisher.  What the?I really dunno what else to say... it's a lousy feelings... but I guess disappointment made up most of it... Anyway... I'm sure there's a lesson in all of this... can someone enlighten me? June 29 Done and Down...So the good news is, the project I've been working on for the past 6 months is finally done. But the bad news is, I'm sicked again. Doctor said it started from the nose allergy (I'm pretty sure it's due to our company's renovation), then throat infection that led to headache, and also the lack of sleep as the project rushes the finish line... and boomed... I'm down. It sucked, but I'm also quite relieved as I finally can catch up to all the sleep loss. I really hasnt been sleeping well for the past couple weeks... Anyway, look out for my latest baby in store very soon, <这一刻的张起政>。 Will write more about it when I feel better ya... a little groggy right now. Until next time my friend.... June 26 Almost There... Guys... almost there... I'm almost there... I'm dead tired now... and I'm feeling a little unwell at the moment... but it dont matter.... It's gonna be something I'm proud to show you all... Coming Soon!!! June 14 Summer Blockbusters 2008 ! - Rd 1 YES, it's that time again! I love summer... for all the
movie-goers, who wouldn't? This is the time for all the long-awaited
power blockbusters to hit the theater! So I've decided to start a
thread reviewing those movies. Here's round 1: Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull Still good... but just not as good. I mean a collaboration from Lucas and Spielberg could never be bad. But Indy does look real old now especially in the very 1st scene. Sigh... can the young guy step up to continue Indy's adventure? I really hope so... GRADE : 4  out of 5Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian Better than the 1st one. Lots of cool efx and scenery. Does seem a little long though... and why the hell Azlan doesnt show up earlier and save the world? Why does he have to wait for the girl to find him? Then he starts roaring and save the day...  I still much prefer Spiderwick though...GRADE : 3 1/2 out of 5Kung Fu Panda OMG it's the BOMB!!! From the story to the animation, characters, dialogue, music etc... it's GREAT! It's funny, it's action packed, it also has a lot of hearts... it's a PERFECT movie!!! I felt so touched and inspired by this movie. If only I could be a part of something that's so great in my mere existence... havent seen an animation this great in a LONG LONG time! Some may argued that it's very Hong Kong-ish. Yes, they maybe right... they use our stuff but they make it so much more... GRADE : 5 out of 5 WOW!!!The Happenings M Night Shyamalan's latest work. This guy is the master of suspense. You could felt the air thickened starting from the very 1st scene. Enjoy it while it's happening... but the ending is a little anti-climatic. Hmm... no twist ending this time around? GRADE : 4 out of 5 Conclusion: Round 1 goes to Kung Fu Panda!!! This is THE movie to beat this summer!!! What? You dont like it? It's ok... we're just not friends no more... I just cant have friends who have poor taste!  June 13 人间音缘 Songwriting Competition World Finals By various unforeseen reasons and coinsidenses, I was invited as judge
for 人间音缘 Songwriting Competition World Finals on 7th June 2008. This is an event
organised by FoGuangShan, aim to encourage Buddhist's
philosophy/message to be spread thru music. It was an interesting event to say the least. In no other event shall one get the opportunity to hear and enjoy music from 22 different countries. There are contestants from Argentina, Vienne, Brazil, Korea, England, US, South Africa and of course other Asian countries. Music ranges from New Age, Latin, Classical, Pop, R&B, Rock to 20th Century experimental music etc. While some compositions are nowhere near professional level, but there are quite a few surprises and I really do enjoy it... especially the winning songs from South Africa, Korea and Texas are just so damn good!!! Thru out the 3 day event, I was a little uncomfortable at first and felt out of place. For starter, even though I'm leaning towards Buddhist philosophy, but I was never the serious devoted one. 2ndly, other judges are really experienced musicians, and some had whole-heartedly devoted their lives towards Buddhist music. And then... there's ME!!!  But oh well, according to Master Oogway from Kung Fu Panda, "There's NO Accident!". And it's down to Yuan 缘 I guess, a Buddhist belief... it all happens for a reason. I'd always appreciate this opportunity and its unique experience. Thanks! P.S. Yup, that's me showing an inappropriate Victory sign on TV. Oh well... I still cant figure out how to act mature and cool... May 23 Wow... Dr Tan!!!So I was at Hospital UKM with my wife for checkup and I thought I'd called my brother for lunch. Some of you may know already... my bro is a 4th year medical student at UKM. He was in between class so we decided to meet at lobby. When I reached the lobby, I saw a familiar figure from afar... but only it's a little different. Standing there looking dark and handsome... dressed in formal wear with shirt and tie. On top of it, he's wearing the doctor's white robe... with that thingy doctor used to listen to your heartbeat... (sorry that word escaped me at this moment)... hanging from the side pocket of the robe. Wow... dunno why.... but that moment really caught me and I was really touched... there stood my beloved little brother all grown up. I cant help the urge but to call him Dr Tan. Even though we're both in KL, but the truth is, we hardly meet. I guess both our schedule dont quite agree with each other. But Pin, I'm so damn proud of you. Gambate ne Dr Tan!!! May 08 Me Vs Music... Now Vs Then10 years ago, I was in college. There's only one thing in my mind: MUSIC! To be more precise, BALLADS! In college, I was known as the pop guy... cheesy mushy Tan who loved and wrote all the ballads. The fact is, it's TRUE! It probably has something to do with me being Asian... I LOVE piano + strings arrangement... and those heartfelt dramatic shit.... and there's only one kinda music I could and wanted to do : BALLADS! 10 years later, I have a "MOMENT" the other day looking at 4 of my latest work... an old school Rock N Roll song, a Rock ballad, a Korean Dance number, and a "yo" Hip Hop song. Wow... it's really weird.... How the hell did I get here? Me not saying I'm great or anything now... but it's definitely a huge difference from 10 years ago... hell ya it's definitely much more FUN now! So, what will I be doing 10 years from now? My wife said I'd probably be doing children music for my kids... hmm... that's something worth thinking about haha... Guess I'll let y'all know in 10 years ya.  May 01 F%$#king Shitty Night!!!For the past couple days, I was really stressed out by some family/personal stuff... but today I really looked forward to relax and hang out as I've promised my colleagues to treat them dinner... and I even asked a couple friends to join us. And YOU have to F$#@king ruin it!!! Complaint after complaint, and a long shitty face to look at.... bloody BULLSHIT!!! Maybe you're unaware of it, It's inexcusable and it affects ppl around you. I already have a mom, a wife, I DONT need someone else that needs sweet-talking... F$#@king A!!! So now, time and money were spent, and I have NO fun... but a bottled up anger. There WONT be a next time! I hope you have some friends who'll call you on it... but I'm sure you'll have your sound and solid reasons... you never run out of bloody reasons... F^%$king SHIT!!! 张起政《好听的歌》 ClipRemember I mentioned bout one of my latest work,《好听的歌》in previous few entries... I've just found a clip of that song on youtube. I've thought about posting it up here since we recorded it... finally here's it. Thanks to whoever that made this clip. Enjoy! April 29 Danny 温力铭 <一起祷告>I'm excited!!! I've got my very first local production out on air now. Regardless of what others said, I love the results of the collaboration! His name is Danny 温力铭. A catchy melody hook, a groovy beat, lots of designed surprises, and a strong message! Check it out y'all! It's first for me and dude, I really had a blast. Thanks for the opportunity!!! P.S. Here's a clip of that song... yeah... there's a few shots of me towards the end. 
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