tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57509762012-02-16T21:26:46.486+08:00Everything that has a beginning has an endHave you ever had a dream that was so real you can't tell the difference between the real world and the dream world?Corcovado20noreply@blogger.comBlogger1331100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750976.post-16002999569130484882008-07-04T09:25:00.000+08:002008-07-04T09:26:05.714+08:00A Cappella Festival 2008LISTEN NOW - A CappellaFest 08Exploring the Power of the Human Voice!Starring: Key Elements, Vocollision, TAS Youth Voices & Tas SingersSpecial Guest Group : Jamaica Cafe (Indonesia's Hottest A Cappella Sensation)Explore the world of vocal music from beat boxing to jazz, pop, hiphop, mando pop, dangdut tunes and much more! The concerts will beinteractive with mass audienceCorcovado20noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750976.post-30919948985025953482007-09-09T21:50:00.001+08:002007-09-09T22:03:23.571+08:00Choir Camp IThis has been a really hectic week for me, I had to run 2 choir camps, rehearse with several different choirs, perform with Key Elements for A Cappella Fest, and prepare for concert with Consonance. The week started with 2 days of camp with Raffles Girl's Primary school, which included an exchange with River Valley Primary, Edgefield Primary and Hong Wen School. This is Greg, who's Corcovado20noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750976.post-18270644080307989692007-09-04T13:44:00.000+08:002007-09-04T14:00:02.672+08:00Consonance PresentsFACETS20th Century Choral Music 15 & 16 SeptemberEsplanade Recital Studio7:30 P.M.$18 (Free Seating)Consonance is a youth choir made up of people from various backgrounds and schools but brought together by a common passion in singing. Just a month ago, on 2 Aug, we went for our ABRSM choral singing examination and has been awarded with a Dinstinction! This will be our 6th yearCorcovado20noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750976.post-59047907670832817202007-08-03T18:34:00.000+08:002007-08-03T18:50:21.823+08:00Harlow,after a long hiatus, i'm finally back, lots have happened and didn't have the time or energy to document, but all's well. Just finished with ABRSM exam, having to conduct 3 choirs back to back was absolutely terrifying and draining. I didn't think I would survive, but I did. So glad now the mad rush is over. Here are my choirs who took the exam.St Nick's Primary went first. They were Corcovado20noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750976.post-80263748630382488602007-04-06T20:52:00.000+08:002007-04-07T09:46:16.835+08:00Everyone SangBishan Park and Serangoon Garden choirs had an exchange on 31 March 2007 with 7 other schools: Beatty, Bowen, Chai Chee, First Toa Payoh, Henderson, North Vista and Unity sec.Here are some snippets. For a larger view, click on the photos.Bowen ChoirUnity ChoirTwo blondes disguised as Dim Sum DolliesBishan Park ChoirPanel of "judges"Beatty ChoirThe missing dollyNorth Vista Corcovado20noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750976.post-85352097190227424332007-02-25T17:10:00.001+08:002007-02-25T17:10:14.801+08:00Corcovado20noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750976.post-57432731055809576302007-02-06T11:16:00.000+08:002007-02-06T20:40:00.626+08:00Jakarta 2007Hi again, it's been a while. Key Elements just returned from a performance in Jakarta A cappella Fest '07.Here's an update on the trip.Group photo before take-offAnd this is the plane that took us to JakartaHouston, we have a lift-offAbsolutely love this, it's like floating above a sea of cotton woolSome of us just couldn't care less about the scenery =PI managed to capture a Corcovado20noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750976.post-1168915281519479072007-01-16T10:22:00.000+08:002007-01-16T10:59:10.356+08:00WELCOME 2007Analysts say that 2007 will be a good year for Singaporeans. I hope they're right. Anyway, here's a belated Happy New Year to all my friends, fans and readers out there, sorry for the long hiatus. Been really busy, getting married and preparing for school and all, and updating blogs really is a tedious process. But all is well. Here's a recap of what happened in the last quarter of Corcovado20noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750976.post-1157381668660457402006-09-04T22:48:00.000+08:002006-09-04T22:54:28.670+08:00Consonance ConcertDear friends, if you're free on 16th September, pleae come and support me, I'll be performing with Consonance, an amateur youth choir. Details below. Hope to see you there!Corcovado20noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750976.post-1155482596609001412006-08-13T23:21:00.000+08:002006-08-13T23:23:54.386+08:00TAKE 6this totally blew me awayCorcovado20noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750976.post-1155132209048797802006-08-09T22:02:00.000+08:002006-08-09T22:49:48.806+08:00The First Lady of JazzElla and Count Basie at Montreux 1979She's still the best!Corcovado20noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750976.post-1154959827882745672006-08-07T22:10:00.000+08:002006-08-07T22:10:27.893+08:00Key Elements @ Blue MooDear all, Key Elements will be performing in August ! Yup, right at the heart of the city at the YMCA Orchard. So do come and support us. Blue Moo is a cool cafe joint at the rooftop of the YMCA@Orchard. No alcoholic beverages are served but they have some pretty innovative drinks that will make you crave for more ! So for an alternative evening, why not unwind under the Corcovado20noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750976.post-1154545006947279202006-08-03T02:53:00.000+08:002006-08-03T02:56:46.956+08:00Choral Singing ExamToday is the day of reckoning, "The Voices in the Garden" aka the Serangoon Garden Secondary choir went for their very first ABRSM choral singing examination. The exam was held at the YMS Arts Centre, Waterloo Street, and they were the last choir of the day. And they did well. I was very happy with their performance. They made me very proud. To see photos click hereCorcovado20noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750976.post-1153144861072451572006-07-17T21:19:00.000+08:002006-07-30T15:39:17.733+08:00The start of the week isn't bad at all. Had a party, a long overdue one, today at St Nicks. Had spent quite a BOMB on their ice-creams and other snacks, so they better be grateful. Here are some pictures, rest of them on flickr. Corcovado20noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750976.post-1152756086939077622006-07-13T09:32:00.000+08:002006-07-13T10:12:20.310+08:00TIREDThese few days have been crazy, packed to the brim with performances, gigs, work. Tuesday was a super long day, had choir practice from 10-12, then a gig with Key Elements at Beatty Secondary School from 12:30 - 1:30, then down to St Nick's for rehearsal in the afternoon and off to conference hall for choral presentation. Here are some snapshots of the choral presentation.Am glad it's over. Corcovado20noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750976.post-1152440472139763282006-07-09T18:15:00.000+08:002006-07-09T18:21:12.146+08:00MOE Excel Fairyesterday was a tiring day, had to be involved in the MOE excel fair, a showcase of the young talents and the RGPS choir had to perform 3 sets starting from 12:30pm. Here are some pictures.Corcovado20noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750976.post-1149644774256739932006-06-07T09:36:00.000+08:002006-06-07T11:22:27.110+08:00GIG UPDATEDear friends, readers, Key Elements will be performing in this year's Arts Festival Fringe at RAFFLES CITY atrium on the following dates and times:Sunday, 11th June, 1pmWednesday, 14th June, 7pmADMISSION FREE!Come and enjoy the lush harmonies and sensational rhythms of a cappella music with Key Elements as we bring you familiar pop favourites as well as jazz standards, all given a Corcovado20noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750976.post-1146960307994225222006-05-07T08:03:00.000+08:002006-05-07T08:05:08.006+08:00It's amazing, Mozart's Queen of Night from 'The Magic Flute' like you've never seen before: CLICK HERE!Enjoy!Corcovado20noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750976.post-1146450917613682502006-05-01T10:24:00.000+08:002006-05-01T10:35:17.640+08:00Had a photohunt today, originally wanted to catch sunrise, but missed it. Made a trip down to punggol beach anyway and took some shots. Here are a few samplers-and found this guy resting in the shadeOn my way home I met Whiskers, the friendly neighbourhood cat, then I went trigger happy.And in the afternoon, got some more shots from changi beach, again, here are a few teasers-to look at the full Corcovado20noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750976.post-1146020452857272652006-04-26T10:51:00.000+08:002006-04-26T11:00:52.906+08:00Vox Humana had a concert on Sunday 23 April 2006 at the Victoria Concert Hall. It has been hardly 2 years that Vox Humana began its foray into singing a cappella music. The evening's repertoire is a showcase of the variety of music that they have been exposed to and also an opportunity to learn something valuable about art and its performance. Thanks to their choral director, Mr Gregory Chen. Corcovado20noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750976.post-1145532173263457442006-04-20T19:18:00.000+08:002006-04-20T20:06:37.860+08:00BREAKING NEWS!CHIJ St Nicholas Girls' Primary choir achived a GOLD award for Central Judging in this year's SYF! It's the choir's first gold ever, these five months of hard work has really paid off, thanks to all the dedication of choristers, teachers, parents, school management, accompanist and friends. WE MADE IT!Corcovado20noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750976.post-1145240143605804392006-04-17T10:13:00.000+08:002006-04-17T10:15:43.613+08:00It's my SYF today! 17 April 5:20pm the St Nicholas Girls' Primary Choir will sing for central judging. I'm feeling butterflies in my stomach, the wait is excruciating.The end is so near yet so far. Pray, that everything will go smooth.Corcovado20noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750976.post-1143941599370684352006-04-02T09:27:00.000+08:002006-04-02T09:33:19.383+08:00Memoirs of ConsonanceLooking back at the days where I started with Consonance, we have gone through quite a lot - workshop with Mike Brewer, christmas carolling, "Listening" and have performed at places like Harbourfront, Esplanade, Europa Country Club and Victoria Concert Hall. It's been a wonderful journey for me and seeing how Consonance has grown in so many ways, I am glad. I've just uploadedCorcovado20noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750976.post-1142876399139151832006-03-21T01:32:00.001+08:002006-03-21T01:39:59.140+08:00It's me birthday!Hi, once again, I'm back here after a long hiatus. Actually there's just too much going on that I don't know where to start updating from, so I end up not updating. But today was a special day, and I had a pleasant surprise by my kids at Bishan Park Secondary. They bought me a richly sinful chocolate cake (yummmmms!) and a uber cool card filled with their well wishes and Corcovado20noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750976.post-1139934718078045622006-02-15T00:02:00.000+08:002006-02-15T00:31:58.143+08:00HAPPY BELATED VALENTINE'S DAYDear readers of corcovado20.blogspot, sorry for the hiatus, this period very busy and got no inspiration to update. But here I am once again, January has been a rather hectic month, with all the rush for sec one orientation and CNY and what-have-yous. Here's a bit of flash-back on what's happened in my life during the past month.until this point i'm so tired, u have Corcovado20noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750976.post-1135562920044521652005-12-26T10:00:00.000+08:002005-12-26T10:14:06.733+08:00Season's GreetingsHappy boxing day. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! More pictures from Cameron below. Enjoy.Stay tuned for more. Akan datang.Corcovado20noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750976.post-1135511636562900632005-12-25T19:39:00.000+08:002005-12-25T21:56:19.100+08:00Hi all, I'm back from my cruise. It was fun. More about that later, I thought I'd try posting some of my Cameron pictures first. more coming your way.. stay tuned =)Corcovado20noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750976.post-1135316273137772972005-12-23T13:33:00.000+08:002005-12-23T13:37:53.146+08:00Happy Holidays!Ho, ho, ho, Christmas is 2 days more. And I'm going on a cruise from today (yayness) to sunday =) So MERRRY CHRISTMASSSS EVERYONE!! Take care and cya.Cheers!-Corcovado20Corcovado20noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750976.post-1134557866280153332005-12-14T18:57:00.000+08:002005-12-14T18:57:46.290+08:00Away on RetreatDear friends and readers, I'd be away from 14-16 Dec in Cameron Highlands. Meanwhile, take care and see you soon. Cheers,Corcovado20Corcovado20noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750976.post-1134265949672824182005-12-11T09:47:00.000+08:002005-12-11T09:52:29.680+08:00listening to the silence that surroundsan obsession of obliterating obscenitythat incenses the senses only to findfind paradise lostin arctic winter of the mind-corcovado20Corcovado20noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750976.post-1134262584979444372005-12-11T08:40:00.000+08:002005-12-11T08:57:22.580+08:00Quote of the DayHow weary, stale, flat, and unprofitable, Seems to me all the uses of this world! Fie on't! oh fie, fie! 'Tis an unweeded garden, That grows to seed; things rank and gross in nature- Shakespeare, Hamlet, Act I, Scene iiCorcovado20noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750976.post-1133576731342234502005-12-03T09:44:00.000+08:002005-12-03T10:34:36.830+08:00REHABILITATIONHi folks,I am finalleee B-A-C-K!!!!I have regained my freedomI am repositioned into civilisationI can now sleep on a nice cushioned bedI can be contactableI can use the internetI can typeI can read emailsI can reply emailsI can blogI can send sms-esI can reply to the 10 messages left in my inboxI can return the 21 missed callsI can call using singtel and not malaysia's networkI can Corcovado20noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750976.post-1132965141200442402005-11-26T08:04:00.000+08:002005-11-26T08:32:21.243+08:00Return from GulHi, I have just been through 1 week of F-ing reservist training, another week to go. We were given the weekend off because of the siong siong exercise that awaits us come Monday. *dreads* Yes and guess what? We're going to P. Tekong for a 4-day 3-night holiday getaway. How exciting. More details about that later, but here's an update of what has happened in the past weeks.Key Corcovado20noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750976.post-1130112443386658302005-10-24T07:26:00.000+08:002005-10-24T09:05:21.780+08:00Greetings to all, here's an update on the ALTERNATIVES CONCERT onSaturday, 22nd October 2005, 4pm at Young Musician's Society Auditorium from the pianist's perspectiveI was the accompanist for this 70-minute vocal recital where 4 soloists sang arias from operas, right from the baroque period to 20th century, and also some songs from musical theatre. The concept was refreshing, as there was not Corcovado20noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750976.post-1129688765434456562005-10-19T10:07:00.000+08:002005-10-19T10:27:45.350+08:00White Ribbon CampaignTuesday, 18 October 2005Serangoon Garden Secondary SchoolThe heat and humidity almost killed me. I was melting in my jacket. There was supposedly air-con but it leaked majorly, and had to be turned off. Anyhow, the choir looked sharp in their new costumes and the whole line-up (choir-pianist-conductor) looked professional. This ought to show the school what a real choir Corcovado20noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750976.post-1129132804221680402005-10-12T23:53:00.000+08:002005-10-13T00:08:35.296+08:00KEY ELEMENTSproudly presentsJAZZ AT THE MOVIESIt's going to be a night of movie magic come Saturday, 5 Nov 2005. That's when Key Elements, a six-member a cappella group, will present Jazz at the Movies at the Victoria Concert Hall, starting at 7.30pm. Co-presented by YMCA of Singapore and supported by National Arts Council, the concert will see Key Elements singing songs from the movies - from Corcovado20noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750976.post-1128959981864381872005-10-10T23:55:00.000+08:002005-10-10T23:59:41.870+08:00EXHAUSTEDThis entry will be short, as opposed to the last one. I'm dead tired. Had 3 days of retreat with KE, in preparation for our concert on 5th November. Checked in on Fri afternoon at the YWCA Fort Canning Lodge, then for the weekend it was non-stop singing and choreography work, save for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The schedule was really punishing and when i arrive at home on Sunday nightCorcovado20noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750976.post-1128529023532446372005-10-05T22:46:00.000+08:002005-10-06T00:28:28.886+08:00BACK HOME!Sawadi Carp! I'm back from Bangkok. The trip was a blast. We had an absolutely smashing time - great company, great food, great laughs and great shopping :)For your long awaited update, here are some of the highlights of the Bangkok trip:Day 1 (Arrival at Bangkok)'Twas raining cats and dogs at our arrival, luckily our agent has arranged for a minibus to pick us up at the airport and Corcovado20noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750976.post-1128129712083771522005-10-01T09:19:00.000+08:002005-10-01T09:21:52.090+08:00Official NoticeDear readers of corcovado20.blogspot,please be informed that the writer will be away from 2-5 Oct in Bangkok and from 7-9 Oct for a retreat with Key Elements. Will be back here after. Have a good week ahead and Happy Chewrens Day!Corcovado20Corcovado20noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750976.post-1127746903893311962005-09-26T22:50:00.000+08:002005-09-26T23:01:43.943+08:00It's a good monday,I have no schoolI have no workI just be a couch potatoand had a helluva time doingabsolutelyNothingOh I did something in fact,went to visit a student at SGHIt's not dengue, It's just that her life was put in dangerby herself,one fine day, she decided to mutilate herselfkids do that a lot these days huh.some relationship problemand next moment they try to kill themselvesdetails Corcovado20noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750976.post-1127381163735097292005-09-22T16:20:00.000+08:002005-09-22T17:37:10.470+08:00Mooncake Come and GoneIt's alarming how fast time flies, before you knew it, it's already 3rd quarter of 2005. We have eaten our mooncakes, sent and received our festive greetings and now it's nearing the end of the year and time to look forward to Christmas. It's the exam period now, and so yours truly don't have to teach. This is a good time to go away for a holiday, so that's exactly what I'm Corcovado20noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750976.post-1126927012309330262005-09-17T11:13:00.000+08:002005-09-17T11:16:52.316+08:00THE YOUNG PERSON'S GUIDE TO THE CHORUS[Continued...]Top Ten Reasons for Being a Soprano1. The rest of the choir exists just to make you look good.2. You can entertain your friends by breaking their wineglasses.3. Can you name an opera where an alto got the man?4. When sopranos want to sing in the shower, they know the tune.5. It's not like you are ever going to sing the alto part by accident.6. Corcovado20noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750976.post-1126841143898064302005-09-16T11:19:00.000+08:002005-09-16T11:29:26.230+08:00The Young Person's Guide to the Chorus Disclaimer: I did not write this, comes from a somebody's blog, which is ripped off from some other source...In a typical mixed chorus, there are four voice parts: soprano, alto, tenor, and bass. Sometimes these are divided into first and second within each part, prompting endless jokes about first and second basses. There are also various other parts such Corcovado20noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750976.post-1126533433509248592005-09-12T21:46:00.000+08:002005-09-12T22:06:30.970+08:00Black MondayAs if the weather is not gloomy enough,I had to teach today.And attendance was just unbelievable.There were only seven (yes, no typo) people.It was UNREAL.We had ZERO altos.It's like WOW.Where did all the people go? Nobody knows.... it's a mystery.People seem to appear / disappear in packages.If you get one u get a bunch,If you don't get one, u get a whole missing bunch.Now, isn't Corcovado20noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750976.post-1126110699271751872005-09-08T00:17:00.000+08:002005-09-08T00:31:39.306+08:00Happy PostKey Elements put up a good show at the UCC today. It had never felt this good. Admittedly, Desmond our sound engineer helped to make us sound really good, but we were also in our Element tonight (HAHA pun intended). The chords were clicking, choreo was fine, nobody tripped, staging and presentation on the whole was much improved, sound (system) was fantastic, energy was high, and I Corcovado20noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750976.post-1125983165437342932005-09-06T12:58:00.000+08:002005-09-06T13:06:05.443+08:00MooncakeMooncake festivals is almost here, I'm proud to annouce that I've gone up to JB and bought meself 2 boxes of SIN. Delectable they are. Anyway, it's the holiday week now. Time has flown by, I have many things to say, but I somehow think it's not very nice to say it.I can't find the words. Just a strong unsettled desolation and bewildermentLike a forest fire that has gone wildConsumes the Corcovado20noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750976.post-1125367209025719062005-08-30T09:53:00.000+08:002005-08-30T10:01:44.050+08:00The rain had come like hoards of angry beesStinging the hot earth With vehemenceLike pestilence the pitter patter pounded heavilyHoping to drown the world and bury the poisonousSediments which brought the human race into treachery-Corcovado20Corcovado20noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750976.post-1125030131907181852005-08-26T12:17:00.000+08:002005-08-26T12:22:11.913+08:00NEWSFLASH: Exxonmobil Campus Concert SeriesFeaturing: Key ElementsDate: 7 Sept 2005 (Wed)Time: 7-8pmVenue: University Cultural Centre, NUSAdmission: FREEDear friends, Key Elements will be putting another performance yet again, in promotion of our year-end full-length concert. This is chance for you catch us in action and hear some of your familiar blockbuster favourites done up in new, snazzy Corcovado20noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750976.post-1124207062146620202005-08-16T23:34:00.000+08:002005-08-16T23:44:22.160+08:00NEWSFLASH: A CAPPELLA ATTACKFeaturing Key ElementsA great way to spend your weekend would be to come and share the magic and excitement of a cappella music with the new a cappella sensation in town - KEY ELEMENTS! You can expect pop, jazz, R&B and even Mandarin pop favourites in a myriad of refreshing and riveting arrangements. Where: West Coast ParkWhen: 20 Aug (Sat)What time: 5-6pmAdmission: Corcovado20noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750976.post-1123835421239148762005-08-12T16:19:00.000+08:002005-08-12T16:30:21.300+08:00this song just popped into my head - What the werrrl nids now is la, swit la!It's ti only ting, tat tere's juss too lider of.What the werrrl nids now is la, swit la!No, not juss for sum, o but jus for everyone.Corcovado20noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750976.post-1123774793434774192005-08-11T23:13:00.000+08:002005-08-11T23:39:53.476+08:00Upbeat concert was good fun. I am glad I went, saw good stuffs, learn some cool choreography routines and nice blocking And heard some good ol' acappella arrangements.Corcovado20noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750976.post-1123681292841889342005-08-10T21:29:00.000+08:002005-08-10T21:41:32.846+08:00Am supposed to be happy, since i've just got back from a trip to KL where we had good food, good company, good laughs, good shopping, good rirakusushite (relax).But the haze in KL seem to have gotten into my spirits plus I am a little feverish towards the end of the trip and that brought things down a little. The thought of work tomorrow certainly did not help lift my spirits. I am so not lookingCorcovado20noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750976.post-1123340684494993782005-08-06T23:00:00.000+08:002005-08-06T23:04:44.516+08:00The depression sets in again.Maybe it's because of the weather, or just the time of the year,or just karma.Time to rationalise the depression,I'll try.Will tell you if it works out.Corcovado20noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750976.post-1123311813247692562005-08-06T15:02:00.000+08:002005-08-06T15:03:33.253+08:00Education is the certification of the selfOr is it?Whatever is the matter, the education system sucks BIG TIME.Period.-to be continuedCorcovado20noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750976.post-1122658510297881422005-07-30T01:28:00.000+08:002005-07-30T01:41:03.023+08:00Lunchbox PerformanceKey Elements performed at the Esplanade concert hall at last!Turn-out was surprisingly good, and sound system and acoustics was solid!To read more about it click hereCorcovado20noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750976.post-1122431402148982202005-07-27T10:27:00.000+08:002005-07-27T10:30:02.146+08:00Photos UpdateThis goes out especially to Consonance: The pictures from 'Listening' and East Coast are finally up! Imagestation had been giving me a lot of problems lately, thus the long delay. Happy browsing =)Corcovado20noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750976.post-1121446373086104492005-07-16T00:35:00.000+08:002005-07-16T00:57:01.583+08:00Key Elements gig at EquinoxOgay! By popular demand, here's an update. Today was generally a cho-bo relaxing day except for Key Elements performance at night at the Equinox. The event is a celebration of the christening of a ship - LEWEK SWAN (don't ask). We thought what LEWEK? We turned to each other and smiled, "Later when you sing, don't forget your 'leweks' (lyrics) hor". Then we later found Corcovado20noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750976.post-1121268882192997562005-07-13T23:11:00.000+08:002005-07-13T23:34:42.220+08:00Welcome Phase 2 of RTToday is IPPT day.For those non-army readers out there, IPPT stands for Individual Physical Proficiency Test, and RT stands for Remedial Training (for those who didn't make it in their IPPT).Anyway, cannot means cannot, so instead of struggling like hell and feeling shitty after the whole thing, I chose to flunk with style, and fall-out after taking the 4 static stations, as Corcovado20noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750976.post-1121131881823321212005-07-12T09:29:00.000+08:002005-07-12T09:32:32.346+08:00Lunchbox:Jazz from the MoviesKey ElementsSingaporeWhen: 26 Jul 2005 (Tue), 12.45 PM at the Esplanade Concert HallIf you have an appetite for jazz or a cappella music and want to hear such music from your favourite movie, come fill your lunch-hour with a soulful, humorous and riveting performance by a capella group, Key Elements! They promise to satisfy you with familiar blockbuster movie tunes Corcovado20noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750976.post-1120582151829693352005-07-06T00:32:00.000+08:002005-07-06T00:51:47.026+08:00MUSIC IN MOTIONWell, these two days had been the longest day I had in the last few months, with rehearsals starting early morning and ending late. But it's worth it, the concert was a blast. And best part of all, Le Voci Entro has done exceptionally well. It was indeed a extraordinary performance. LE VOCI ENTRO has really really made me so proud. Guys and girls, you have outdid yourself once Corcovado20noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750976.post-1119719536288712462005-06-26T00:58:00.000+08:002005-06-26T01:16:42.260+08:00c'est un succesVox humana and Consonance's collaborative concert - 'Listening' was a blast! Our hardwork for the past 6 months has paid off handsomely. Thanks to all who has slogged and pulled out emotional hair to make this concert work. It has been such an awesome experience working on this project. Thanks especially to all Consonance members who's sang their hearts out.Thanks also to all my Corcovado20noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750976.post-1119237234426575702005-06-20T10:59:00.000+08:002005-06-20T11:53:16.493+08:00Choirs from Bishan Park Secondary,Bedok North Secondary, Dunearn Secondary and Peirce Secondary presentMUSIC IN MOTION5th July 20057:30 P.M.Victoria TheatreTickets at $12 (free seating)Directed by Jason Ong, Benedict Goh & Vaughan Tanfeaturing choral works by Carl OrffAaron Copland Jennifer LeongKarl Jenkinsand morealso featuring original arrangements by Jason Ong & Benedict GohCome and share theCorcovado20noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750976.post-1118882127706506972005-06-16T08:24:00.000+08:002005-06-16T08:35:27.713+08:00Flipside @ EsplanadeThanks to all who has come to support Key Elements at Flipside, especially to my dahhhlings from Le Voci Entro - Sin Ne, Priscillia, Wei Sinn and Paul. Muah. The show was a success but not if you all weren't there to give us your encouragement and applause. We hope to bring more good music. Keep a lookout for us, we'll be singing at Esplanade Concert Hall on 26th July (Tue) inCorcovado20noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750976.post-1118106263896915602005-06-07T09:03:00.000+08:002005-06-07T09:04:23.896+08:00New SkinYay! I love this new skin,Thanks a lot to Sin ne for her design.=)Corcovado20noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750976.post-1117206414085537102005-05-27T23:05:00.000+08:002005-05-27T23:11:19.480+08:00consonance & vox humana presentLISTENINGfriday, 24th June 20057:30pmvictoria concert halltickets at $12 (free seating)directed bybenedict goh &gregory chenfeaturing choral works bychen yicesar franckalberto grauzoltan kodalyjonathan larsonleong yoon pinjennifer leonganotonio lottiwolfgang amadeus mozartjohn rutterluduvico da viadana bookingsfu deqiang 9824 7012benedict goh 9817 7689Corcovado20noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750976.post-1116472233805336052005-05-19T10:50:00.000+08:002005-06-03T09:08:13.423+08:00Flipside @ the Esplanadefeaturing Key ElementsDate : 13th & 14th JuneTime: 6:30-7pm & 8:30-9pm (on both nights)Venue: Esplanade ConcourseHow do you combine Honey Pie, Opus One, Stomping At the Savoy, Five Foot Two, Blue Skies, The Best Is Yet To Come, Fascinatin' Rhythm, Rhapsody in Blue, I Got Rhythm, The Sound of Music and New York, New York all into ONE song and sing them all under 4 minutes? Corcovado20noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750976.post-1116259198568481062005-05-16T22:34:00.000+08:002005-05-18T11:55:10.503+08:00Today is the day which I shall break the tradition of posting verbal diarrhoea of a semi-poetic kind to just plain verbal diarrhoea. So here's goes the faithful day.'Twas another boring Monday where I had to go to school (dreads). After my 3-week long break, I am pretty much still in the holiday mood, and the thought of having to work just isn't very welcoming. Anyway, school turned out ok altho'Corcovado20noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750976.post-1116212666935566392005-05-16T10:55:00.000+08:002005-05-16T11:04:26.940+08:00unheard whisperdrizzles on the pavementlike flakes of ripped tissuethrown into the aira little beam of lightobscure as a pin in the haysneaks into the lonesome bayof untrodden earthlay down by recessed ancestorsonly to chew on the fractured mineralsof desperate immortalityCorcovado20noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750976.post-1115948810074555072005-05-13T09:25:00.000+08:002005-05-13T09:46:50.123+08:00Moderationis what a nation in botherationto aid cessation of degradationwould so in affectationbe in temptation.The illumination tothe negation of substantiationseeks the wanton resusitationof a congregation of fabricationFornication and defecationseems like flirtationand obligationto inite cremationin a time of globalisationto send fumes of annihilationinto obliterationlest preoccupationwith Corcovado20noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750976.post-1115043941419210132005-05-02T22:18:00.000+08:002005-05-03T08:14:47.213+08:00THE COMPLETE RULESOF GOOD WRITING (I)To help avoid any misunderstanding about the scope of this book, it would be as well to pay close attention to the following rules.A writer should not annoy half of his readers by using gender-specific language.Always finish what you starAvoid overuse of ampersands & abbreviations, etc.Analogies in writing are like feathers on a snake.Always avoid annoying Corcovado20noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750976.post-1115042760808655942005-05-02T21:47:00.000+08:002005-05-02T22:28:54.780+08:00THE COMPLETE RULES OF GOOD WRITING (II)Do not use, unnecessary, commas.Do not use a foreign word when there is an adequate English quid pro quo.Do not use hyperbole; not even one in a million can do it effectively.Don't repeat yourself and avoid being repetitive.Don't be redundant; don't use more words than necessary; it's highly superfluous.Don't indulge in sesquipedalian lexicological Corcovado20noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750976.post-1114922266092245672005-05-01T12:36:00.000+08:002005-05-01T12:37:46.093+08:00Speech Day photos finally up.Have fun!Corcovado20noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750976.post-1114218664711876322005-04-23T09:03:00.000+08:002005-04-25T23:39:09.336+08:00LE VOCI ENTROBishan Park Secondary Schoolis hereby being awarded a BRONZE with HONOURSfor their outstanding performanceat 2005 Speech & Prize-giving dayCongratulations BPS choir!You have indeed outdone yourselves once moreand has made me even prouder of you than I already am!I really enjoyed conducting and making music with youand you have indeed proven the potentialin everyone of you to achieve Corcovado20noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750976.post-1114047820946634682005-04-21T09:35:00.000+08:002005-04-21T09:46:17.070+08:00With some strange sonority,a surge of surreal subconsciousnesssteals into the solid surrounding,stinging like serpents of the seaand scorches the subterranean solitude.Only oblivion would liscence a sordid serenadeto sooth the suffering soul with a sickly silencethat only Sycoras,flailing seductively in her sin,would summon with slithering suffocationto enslave the sulphur of man's senses.Corcovado20noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750976.post-1112946572450385392005-04-08T15:46:00.000+08:002005-04-08T15:49:32.450+08:00Hey peeps, SYF'05 photos are up!Have fun =)Corcovado20noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750976.post-1112270638105565682005-03-31T19:48:00.000+08:002005-03-31T20:03:58.106+08:00Let the clouds of yesterday dissolve in the sun of tomorrow's dawnobliged to shine through the mistin search of heaven's grain ofsand in the sea of sorrowsbowing low in rivers of reminiscenceI see the white-washed face of dreamin my own reflectiononly to be tattered by the scattered scorn of winter's prisonCorcovado20noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750976.post-1111503753737009472005-03-22T23:01:00.000+08:002005-03-22T23:02:33.736+08:00Hey peeps!Camp photos are up,check out the link in "My Galleries"Enjoy!And thanks for your birthday wishes and pressies,God bless y'all! Muacks.Corcovado20noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750976.post-1109691591898893132005-03-01T23:39:00.000+08:002005-03-01T23:39:51.900+08:00Heaven and hell made a wagerand the battle is on earthCorcovado20noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750976.post-1107394625296394372005-02-03T09:32:00.000+08:002005-02-03T09:38:45.900+08:00paul durcan
___________________
The death by heroin of Sid Vicious
There -- but for the clutch of luck -- go I.
At daybreak -- in the arctic fog of a February
daybreak --
Shoulderlength helmets in the watchtowers of the
concentration camp
Caught me out in the intersecing arcs of the
swirling searchlights:
There were at least a zillion of us caught out there
-- Like ladybirds under a boulder -Corcovado20noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750976.post-1105156345142535022005-01-08T11:41:00.000+08:002005-01-08T11:53:45.856+08:00
alan brownjohn
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The Rain Diary
For my geography project I would keep a rain diary, a record starting
on 1st January of the days that year when it rained and approximately
how much.
On 1st January there was no rain. On 2nd January there was no rain.
It did not rain on the 3rd of 4th either. Would I go back to school on 8th
January with nothing to show? Only blank pages with Corcovado20noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750976.post-1104853734893121282005-01-04T22:41:00.000+08:002005-01-05T00:00:22.533+08:00Due to popular demand, here's a short update:
Don't ask why,
just
let the shadows of yesterday's past
be but a flicker of dust particle
in the golden tomb of imaginative revolution
and then the walls of doubt bouncing
the reverberation of sorrow's cry
fall when reason knocks
clumbering loose jocular frightful
clanging of jittery goodbye
fading away
like the moon on a wintry night
begets a lost Corcovado20noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750976.post-1103958058094857552004-12-25T14:56:00.000+08:002004-12-25T17:57:43.896+08:00Merry Christmas!
Season's greetings to all fans, loyal readers and supporters of my blog out there! Hope this Christmas is a wonderful one for you and have a happy new year ahead!
To those who had been there at my performances, THANK YOU so0 much, really appreciate your time and your support. Hugzzz :)
Take care and God bless!
Ben
Corcovado20noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750976.post-1103528305530313692004-12-20T15:36:00.000+08:002004-12-21T23:19:03.710+08:00Dear all,
it's the time of the year again to share some holiday cheer and bring out the Christmas spirit of joy and hope. For you music lovers and a cappella fans out there, here's a lineup of christmas caroling for your entertainment pleasure.
18 Dec (Sat)
2:30pm - Consonance @ Harbourfront
5:00pm - Notations @ Bugis Junction
19 Dec (Sun)
5:00pm - Notations @ Bugis Junction
20 Dec (Mon)
6:Corcovado20noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750976.post-1103010543853195292004-12-14T15:39:00.000+08:002004-12-14T15:49:03.853+08:00december storm raining down my neck
with all the shelves of absorbent counterpoints
of refrains in the multitude of clustered jingles
specked in daylight fritters joined by choruses
of mountainous debris of time
Listening to the rhythm of the echoes
in the walls of my overworked heart
seems like the endless war of the
good and evil that forever fractures the world
and punctures the fervent soul Corcovado20noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750976.post-1101725081275530012004-11-29T18:44:00.000+08:002004-11-29T18:48:50.710+08:00"life's like a toilet bowl, i like it better when nobody shits in mine"
- Saffieology
Corcovado20noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750976.post-1101184254908730892004-11-23T13:28:00.000+08:002004-11-23T12:30:54.906+08:00Update
This period very busy. Got carolling, school's busy with internal concerts, prize-giving ceremonies, Notations performances, rehearsals and endless practices & meetings.
Nothing else to report.
End
Corcovado20noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750976.post-1100174438929329022004-11-11T19:56:00.000+08:002004-11-11T20:00:38.930+08:00Danny Boy
Oh Danny boy, the pipes, the pipes are calling
from glen to glen and down the mountain side;
the summer's gone and all the roses falling
'tis you, 'tis you must go and I must bide.
But come ye back when summer's in the meadow
or when the valley's hushed and white with snow
and I'll be here in sunshine or in shadow
Oh Danny boy, oh Danny boy I love you so.
And when ye come and all theCorcovado20noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750976.post-1098402322800951702004-10-22T07:32:00.000+08:002004-10-22T07:45:22.800+08:00Jazz & Coffee
effacing the claws of steel
in the hearts of stone
will be the brew of authentic brubeck
with jiving auroma from dancing ivories
on a fine walking bass line
watered down by the oh-so-swell smell
of the beans from the carribean
that neither saints nor monks could resist
the need to indulge and submerge thyself
into the sheer pleasure of soaking up every note
of the life's Corcovado20noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750976.post-1097225240141344542004-10-08T16:42:00.000+08:002004-10-08T16:49:54.550+08:00From a wise 14-year-old who reminded me of how to live life:
"Cherish life as it is, you'll be happier.
If there's one I believe in, it's that
everything happens for a reason."
Thanks for lighting up my life :)
Corcovado20noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750976.post-1096347196399658422004-09-28T13:43:00.000+08:002004-09-28T12:53:16.400+08:00Crumbs~~~~~~~~~~An ode to the lowly lifeforms~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ thecrumbsof yesterdayand tomorrowthey fill my sorry lifeneed I elaborate more?we live, eat, breathe themand they are what sustains usnot the banquets or feasts of aristocracynor the lavish silverwear of the princes and kingsbut we live on the left over bits and pieces of apple crumblethat fell to the pits of morality's tumbler Corcovado20noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750976.post-1096247098117757452004-09-27T08:56:00.000+08:002004-09-27T09:04:58.116+08:00Double Trouble
Adapted from Shakespeare's Macbeth
for ‘Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban’
Double, double toil and trouble;
Fire burn and cauldron bubble.
Double, double toil and trouble;
Something wicked this way comes.
Eye of newt, and toe of frog,
Wool of bat, and tongue of dog,
Adder's fork, and blind-worm's sting,
Lizard's leg, and owlet's wing.
Double, double toil and trouble;
Corcovado20noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750976.post-1096174374579827272004-09-26T13:48:00.000+08:002004-09-26T12:52:54.580+08:00Miraculously, I can blog again,
God knows what has happened to my computer,
it has healed itself.
But thank God,
I am able to pen (electronically) my thoughts again,
and indulge in verbal diarrhoea!
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
Today is a good day!
The sun is not shining,
but it's cool and a little misty,
makes it feel like Christmas,
did I say Christmas?
Well mooncake festival is round the corner,
Corcovado20noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750976.post-1092788647475802812004-08-18T08:22:00.000+08:002004-08-18T08:24:07.476+08:00A Fool's Lament
White waters rage in the mid autumn whispers
Steals the bread away from me.
Do I dare ask for an apple?
If Icarus didn't know
what tragedies would befall him
How can I know when not to
step on a piece of stone?
The dove dives low but misses the worm,
The hand ceases no wrong sandals puts them on.
But the feet feels no ground beneath them
tramples onpulling the roots out of the Corcovado20noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750976.post-1092491888800588352004-08-14T21:47:00.000+08:002004-08-14T21:58:08.800+08:00The beacon of resignation weakens
The pillars of determination
Tearing down the towers of decisiveness
Like a rod from the heavens
Copyright(c)2004 Benedict Goh
Corcovado20noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750976.post-1092411127000538102004-08-13T23:20:00.000+08:002004-08-13T23:41:42.580+08:00When the Sun Sets Again
When the sun sets again
And the night like a victorious serpent
Consumes the sky
Extinguishing the blaze of day
I travel the lonesome road of reminiscence
Remorse reverberates in the wells of untold misery
I sink
Freely
Into the pit of anxiety
Closing in on me
Are the claws of conscience
Gobblins of reason and irrationality
Eating into the recesses of my battered soul
Corcovado20noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750976.post-1092015902370812482004-08-09T09:41:00.000+08:002004-08-12T09:09:06.276+08:00Haiku
It's morning again
Sunlight on my window pane
Draws me out of bed
copyright (c) 2004 Benedict Goh
Corcovado20noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750976.post-1090855743093931062004-07-26T23:25:00.000+08:002004-07-26T23:29:03.093+08:00The apple of the eye
has frozen in concrete
lamplight of the boozing sorrows
When true blaze of the heart
Cannot find the way to burn
The breaking of dawn seems
like darkening of the hour
copyright(c)2004 Benedict Goh
Corcovado20noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750976.post-1089687591597030182004-07-13T10:52:00.000+08:002004-07-13T10:57:07.543+08:00Hanging on the threads of pining
brings back the stings of rewinding
into the dark spells of
yesterday's whining
do the sparkling reserves
of life's spastic pleasures
lift a wanton soul to paradise?
let heaven decide
Copyright(c)2004 Benedict Goh
Corcovado20noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750976.post-1088641207007430592004-07-01T08:14:00.000+08:002004-07-01T08:20:07.006+08:00Grey skies smiling at me,
nothing but grey skies do I see.
Do I hear a thunder
humming in the distant horizon?
Let it ring,
Let it ring, for
Grey skies are the reason
that coolness breathes;
In this sweaty island
it is heaven.
Copyright(c)2004 Benedict Goh
Corcovado20noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750976.post-1088437168129348932004-06-28T23:29:00.000+08:002004-06-30T10:14:58.313+08:00Perhaps
Perhaps stars are just whispers
blown away by lonesome hearts
Perhaps wind is just a whimper
of an old quiet bard
Perhaps sunlight is a golden broom
that sweeps the dusty doors of time
and winter is but a requiem
that ring in old London town
Perhaps sand is all our memories
that steals across our dreamy lives
Perhaps seas are only tides of change
that cleanse our souls of dust
CopyrightCorcovado20noreply@blogger.com