After45678909565 years, we are doing our fun event again.
Date: 11th July(Saturday)
Time: 5.30pm(Senior), 7pm(Jr. & Sr.)
Venue: Senior at PGKK(5.30pm) for game before move to Mr.Ong's house for BBQ
Junior at Mr.Ong's house(7.00pm)
Fee: RM10(for food, please pay to Xin Ying by this Saturday)
Wear slipper and comfortable cooling outfit(BBQ very hot), no need to wear sport shoes cause the game does not need to run.
Bring tupperware over to place your food, not gonna provide so many paper plate.We must save the earth
Thank You.
Monday, July 6, 2009
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Piano Recital
Just a little update on the piano recital I mentioned earlier
Date: 28th June
Venue: Komtar Auditorium A
Time: 2.30-4pm
Entrance is free, ticket less..just walk in
Thank You!
Date: 28th June
Venue: Komtar Auditorium A
Time: 2.30-4pm
Entrance is free, ticket less..just walk in
Thank You!
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
All Leaders' Meet 10.1.09
Youth Band Performing At All Leaders' Meet 10 January 2009
thx Mr Khoo for d video
Find more videos like this on SGI Buddhism
thx Mr Khoo for d video
Find more videos like this on SGI Buddhism
Monday, June 8, 2009
Penang Fei Yang Ensemble Competition 2009
Date : 14th June 2009
Time : 8 am
Venue :
8.00 am – 8.30 am ~ D & G
8.30 am – 9.00 am ~ Warm Up
9.00 am – 9.05 am ~ Emcee Welcoming Speech and Introduce Judges
9.05 am – 9.40 am ~ Solo Category Competition
9.40 am – 9.45 am ~ Interval
9.45 am – 10.50 am ~ Group Category Competition
10.50 am – 11.00 am ~ Interval and Marks Calculation
11.00 am – 11.10 am ~ Result Announcement
Solo Catogory
| No. | Name |
| 1 | Yeap Shi Jia |
| 2 | Yeap Shi Hong |
| 3 | Lee Kah Wei |
| 4 | Ow Teik Siang |
| 5 | Ewe Bee Peng |
| 6 | Yong Phaik Yi |
| 7 | Teh Jiu Zhen |
| 8 | Yong Phaik Voon |
Group Catogory
| No. | Name |
| 1 | Trumpet Duet ~ Lim Xin Ying & Eunice Tan |
| 2 | Trombone Duet ~ Tan Lee Wen & Lai Ming Yang |
| 3 | Saxophone Duet ~ Winnie Giam & Lai Ming Jie |
| 4 | Euphonium Duet ~ Ng Kar Yen & Beh Huai Sheng |
| 5 | Percussion ~ Chuah Guat Eng, Saw Hoay Ping, Kok Jing Wen, Tan Yan Ching, Teh Yuan Dong & Ooi Sean Khan |
| 6 | Clarinet Duet ~ Tan Wen Chuen & Ooi Yang Han |
| 7 | Clarinet Trio ~ Low Zhi Huang, Tan Wen Loong & Ong Jor Dan |
| 8 | Horn Duet ~ Lee Chia Chee & Cherry Ong |
Extra Announcement:
~All contestants are to prepare their own costume as marks will be given for Persentation
~ PPs please inform your Junior that they are invited to the competition
Saturday, June 6, 2009
Victorious March Band
This is lau ee Angie & lau chek Nigel reporting from NZ.
*Angie mentioned about PFY in her resolution* now Sensei is watching us too .....
Althought the message was short, it was a moment where we felt closest to Sensei than ever before. We will continue to strive and help them grow as long as we are here.
VMB in action
the most touching part of the concert!50-60 players playing 'Haha' together featuring two singers from SGINZ. a soka friend saxophonist frm VMB did a short solo that was so beautiful. 
Thanks for your time! =D
Hi guys!!How are you all doing??
We got heaps of things to tell you!!
But for this time, we just want to share with you guys about the band we are 'hanging' with in New Zealand, Victorious March Band!!
1st of all, let me introduce you to the band. back in 2001, 3 members with limited music knowledge suggested to SGINZ that they wanted to form a band as part of the cultural movement. To their dissapointment, majority of the leaders rejected the idea. The leaders brought this matter up to Sensei and surprisingly Sensei gave the approval personally & named the band Victorious March Band.
Currently, VMB is the only band in SGINZ & the only cultural group. There was an incident that really touched my heart after listening to it. In year 2004, it was the Oceania(NZ, Aust, Fiji etc) Youth Conference and VMB wanted very much to perform. There were other singing or dancing groups. VMB was requested to play at the entrance to welcome the members. of course they were delighted. when Seiko san (PIC) checked the schedule, there were no allocation for VMB to perform on stage. she was very angry as they have been practicing hard and yet they are negleted. all they wanted to do was to play music for Sensei, for kosen rufu. she chanted & fought for their right and finally the NZ comm changed the whole itenary just a few days before the conference. These were their fighting spirit.
About the performance, it was a joint concert with the Manukau City band(something like PESS band). They consist of youth to old aged players. they were very professional.
When we joined VMB 3 months ago, they were just starting to learn the 5 songs which is not that easy. We were so worried that we couldn't learn in time. Although their music skill is not that good but we felt the joy & spirit during practice. They were so pure and determined to ensure their success of the concert, for Sensei & kosen rufu. The concert was a huge success with a FULL HOUSE audience. VMB received lots of good feedback from members and Soka friends who attended that evening. Even Masao (VMB conductor) was surprised to hear the band played so well after just 3 months of practice.
Just before the concert, the band made a resolution booklet for Sensei. And recently after the concert, Sensei replied our message with;
"I have read all your resolutions. please continue to work hard!"
We got heaps of things to tell you!!
But for this time, we just want to share with you guys about the band we are 'hanging' with in New Zealand, Victorious March Band!!
1st of all, let me introduce you to the band. back in 2001, 3 members with limited music knowledge suggested to SGINZ that they wanted to form a band as part of the cultural movement. To their dissapointment, majority of the leaders rejected the idea. The leaders brought this matter up to Sensei and surprisingly Sensei gave the approval personally & named the band Victorious March Band.
Currently, VMB is the only band in SGINZ & the only cultural group. There was an incident that really touched my heart after listening to it. In year 2004, it was the Oceania(NZ, Aust, Fiji etc) Youth Conference and VMB wanted very much to perform. There were other singing or dancing groups. VMB was requested to play at the entrance to welcome the members. of course they were delighted. when Seiko san (PIC) checked the schedule, there were no allocation for VMB to perform on stage. she was very angry as they have been practicing hard and yet they are negleted. all they wanted to do was to play music for Sensei, for kosen rufu. she chanted & fought for their right and finally the NZ comm changed the whole itenary just a few days before the conference. These were their fighting spirit.
About the performance, it was a joint concert with the Manukau City band(something like PESS band). They consist of youth to old aged players. they were very professional.
When we joined VMB 3 months ago, they were just starting to learn the 5 songs which is not that easy. We were so worried that we couldn't learn in time. Although their music skill is not that good but we felt the joy & spirit during practice. They were so pure and determined to ensure their success of the concert, for Sensei & kosen rufu. The concert was a huge success with a FULL HOUSE audience. VMB received lots of good feedback from members and Soka friends who attended that evening. Even Masao (VMB conductor) was surprised to hear the band played so well after just 3 months of practice.
Just before the concert, the band made a resolution booklet for Sensei. And recently after the concert, Sensei replied our message with;
"I have read all your resolutions. please continue to work hard!"
Althought the message was short, it was a moment where we felt closest to Sensei than ever before. We will continue to strive and help them grow as long as we are here.
VMB in action
the most touching part of the concert!50-60 players playing 'Haha' together featuring two singers from SGINZ. a soka friend saxophonist frm VMB did a short solo that was so beautiful. Thanks for your time! =D
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Piano Recital
Been thinking for a while whether to tell this out or not.
By the way, I will have my first ever piano recital on 28th of June.
Those interested(or want to support me><) can attend.
Although it has nothing to do with our band but could expose to piano music at least.I am sure there'll be very very good pianist performing on that night,not me.
Not sure bout the time but the venue will be at Komtar Auditorium.
Details will post up soon when I got a confirmation from my sir.
Thank You.
By the way, I will have my first ever piano recital on 28th of June.
Those interested(or want to support me><) can attend.
Although it has nothing to do with our band but could expose to piano music at least.I am sure there'll be very very good pianist performing on that night,not me.
Not sure bout the time but the venue will be at Komtar Auditorium.
Details will post up soon when I got a confirmation from my sir.
Thank You.
Monday, May 18, 2009
Monday, April 27, 2009
Daily Guidance
Let’s cheerfully advance with the united spirit of ‘many in body, one in mind’.Let’s leave a joyful and exhilarating record of ‘brave and vigorous exertion’.Let’s energetically and enthusiastically foster capable fellow Bodhisattvas of the Earth.
Saturday, April 25, 2009
Material for Aural Lesson 1
Below is the link to download all the midi files and answer that i used for the aural lesson on 5th of April. This is a RAR file.
http://www.sendspace.com/file/oy5ud0
http://www.sendspace.com/file/oy5ud0
Friday, April 24, 2009
Britains Got Talent - Susan Boyle
Watch this, you will be surprise!
I am touched when i listen to her.
enjoy :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9z0h1NNk1Ik
I am touched when i listen to her.
enjoy :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9z0h1NNk1Ik
Daily Guidance
Victory hinges on earnestness and commitment.Earnestness means to carry out one’s responsibilities no matter what the situation or circumstances.Commitment means to give oneself fully to achieving victory, no matter what others might say.
Chicken-a-la-Carte
View this video clips and say thanks for what we having now :p
http://www.cultureunplugged.com/play/1081/Chicken-a-la-Carte
http://www.cultureunplugged.com/play/1081/Chicken-a-la-Carte
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Words of Wisdom ~ Daisaku Ikeda
Fighting spirit spreads like fire from one person to another. A leader's daring spirit will kindle flames of enthusiasm and inspire an entire organization.
When one takes full responsibility, one's true greatness will manifest. That is when one's true strength wells forth.
People who cease to grow can't inspire others. Leadership begins with challenging oneself.
The heart of one person moves another's.
If one's own heart is closed, then the doors of other people's hearts will also shut tight. On the other hand, someone who makes all those around him or her into allies, bathing them in the sunlight of spring, will be treasured by all.
When one takes full responsibility, one's true greatness will manifest. That is when one's true strength wells forth.
People who cease to grow can't inspire others. Leadership begins with challenging oneself.
The heart of one person moves another's.
If one's own heart is closed, then the doors of other people's hearts will also shut tight. On the other hand, someone who makes all those around him or her into allies, bathing them in the sunlight of spring, will be treasured by all.
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Daily guidance ~ 14/4/09
Let’s cheerfully advance with the united spirit of ‘many in body, one in mind’.Let’s leave a joyful and exhilarating record of ‘brave and vigorous exertion’.Let’s energetically and enthusiastically foster capable fellow Bodhisattvas of the Earth.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
FYYB's Forum
Yes, we have a forum now.Since our band is expanding, this blog can't interact with every members.
Therefore I made a forum, so if you have videos or scores or anything you want to discuss with everyone please proceed to the forum.
Let's say you wanna start a topic bout videos then just go into first forum - click on new topic - then write your stuff and upload your videos.Understand?
Before that you have to register and activate your account first though.
This blog will remain to be used for reports from each departments and article bout sensei and faith or pictures.
Explore yourself in the forum first, don't simply mess up with it.
I'll ban you if you let me do extra job rearranging the topics, haha.Kidding~!
The address...
www.fyyb.forumdes.com
Therefore I made a forum, so if you have videos or scores or anything you want to discuss with everyone please proceed to the forum.
Let's say you wanna start a topic bout videos then just go into first forum - click on new topic - then write your stuff and upload your videos.Understand?
Before that you have to register and activate your account first though.
This blog will remain to be used for reports from each departments and article bout sensei and faith or pictures.
Explore yourself in the forum first, don't simply mess up with it.
I'll ban you if you let me do extra job rearranging the topics, haha.Kidding~!
The address...
www.fyyb.forumdes.com
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
About Blog Updates
Just read the review of previous meeting saying this blog didn't update.
To solve this problem, I need everyone's help.OK? :)
I'll send out invitation to all PP and SC of each department.
Then you guys can update things you in charge of your own department.
Example: Theory department to update Senior and Junior result, some theory information for Ma to update their MA stuff.
So if you think I don't have your email, please kindly leave it in the comment.
PP and SC only
I'll change the song in this blog,meanwhile let me find the songs first.
Any suggestions of songs, please kindly write in comment.If you have the source, that would be appreciated.
Give me some time to change the blog's template too, I still can't find any concept and I need time to design.Thanks for your cooperation huh><
To solve this problem, I need everyone's help.OK? :)
I'll send out invitation to all PP and SC of each department.
Then you guys can update things you in charge of your own department.
Example: Theory department to update Senior and Junior result, some theory information for Ma to update their MA stuff.
So if you think I don't have your email, please kindly leave it in the comment.
PP and SC only
I'll change the song in this blog,meanwhile let me find the songs first.
Any suggestions of songs, please kindly write in comment.If you have the source, that would be appreciated.
Give me some time to change the blog's template too, I still can't find any concept and I need time to design.Thanks for your cooperation huh><
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Words of wisdom from our beloved Sensei
We have both a weak self and a strong self; the two are completely different. If we allow our weak side to dominate, we will surely be defeated.
When your determination changes, everything will begin to move in the direction you desire. The moment you resolve to be victorious, every nerve and fiber in your being will immediately orient itself toward your success. On the other hand, if you think, "This is never going to work out," then at that instant every cell in your being will be deflated and give up the fight. Then everything really will move in the direction of failure.
Ultimately, our battle is with ourselves. Whether in our activities in society, or whether in historical, political or economic developments, everything essentially boils down to a struggle between positive and negative forces.
As long as we are human, we are bound to make mistakes. We all fall prey to flawed beliefs and views. What distinguishes a forward-looking person from an intransigent one, a virtuous person from a dishonest one, however, is whether one can candidly admit to one's mistakes and take bold steps to redress them.
Cheerfulness is born of a fighting spirit.
~ From Daisaku Ikeda
Dear all Angels,
Lets fight with our motto from moment to moment,
~HOPE ~ Cheerful ~ Joy~
When your determination changes, everything will begin to move in the direction you desire. The moment you resolve to be victorious, every nerve and fiber in your being will immediately orient itself toward your success. On the other hand, if you think, "This is never going to work out," then at that instant every cell in your being will be deflated and give up the fight. Then everything really will move in the direction of failure.
Ultimately, our battle is with ourselves. Whether in our activities in society, or whether in historical, political or economic developments, everything essentially boils down to a struggle between positive and negative forces.
As long as we are human, we are bound to make mistakes. We all fall prey to flawed beliefs and views. What distinguishes a forward-looking person from an intransigent one, a virtuous person from a dishonest one, however, is whether one can candidly admit to one's mistakes and take bold steps to redress them.
Cheerfulness is born of a fighting spirit.
~ From Daisaku Ikeda
Dear all Angels,
Lets fight with our motto from moment to moment,
~HOPE ~ Cheerful ~ Joy~
Angels of Peace 和平天使
~ a poem specially dedicated to Angels of Peace, by Daisaku Ikeda
Angels of Peace, you bearers of culture!
Ah, the fervent breath
Of my friends on fife and drum
You fashion a single ever-fresh flower
Dressing up our dreary world.
和平天使， 文化的选手
啊,呼吸着温暖的气息
吹奏鼓笛的朋友
唯有你们才能在这乱世中
开出一轮永不凋谢的花朵
Marching to the flanks or forward or pin-wheeling
At the drum major's bidding,
The elegance of close-order drill
Creates a divinely fluid dance flowing from the fervour
That charges your minds, charges your bodies.
靠着一根指挥棒
指挥出横的 纵的 又变成圆的
有着分散整然的优雅
心灵与肉体充满了的紧张
创造出自由自在的天之舞
Along the chilly paths of discipline
In our chaotic and jaded age,
Your radiant circle (a ring of life linked with precious life)
Emits the sparkling good sense of youth
And the well-wrought song of triumph.
啊 混沌憔悴的时代里
以尊贵的生命与生命 结成热能之环
在寒风的修练路程中
高唱
青春辉耀智慧巧妙艺术的凯歌
Daughters of the nameless masses,
Pioneers in smashing the walls between people
As you melt the seosoned ice of ideology,
You are the unofficial envoys
True and trustworthy angels of peace.
一边溶化如坚冰般的僵硬思想
一边率先开启国境闭塞的门扉
来自无名百姓家庭的少女们
你们是无冕的外交使节
诚实不虚的和平天使
Strangers to political craft,
Strangers to diplomatic stratagems,
Without speaking a word, you spread our philosophy of peace,
You extend the frontiers of friendship
Touching the people where they are.
不懂政治手段
不谙外交策略
於民众生命的层次交流中扩大友好战列的你们
默默 深入
流布和平的哲学
Using neither bullets nor bayonets,
But only simple fifes and drums,
You play the basic rhythm of the Mystic Universe;
None can help responding from deep within.
Certainly you shall spur the world to peace!
手无枪剑弹药
只凭朴实的鼓笛
奏出灵妙的宇宙天然音律
人们何能克制内心深处的共鸣
世界终将出现和平的曙光
Yes, we find in you a florid oasis
Greening our spiritual desert:
Your light-hearted "Do Re Mi",
Your lyrical and lucid "Moonlight above the Castle Ruins",
Your "Symphony of Joy".
啊 轻快的乐声飞扬
诗意清新的 荒城之月
还有欢欣的交响乐
滋润着精神的沙漠
乐声悠扬的绿洲出现
I shall never forget
Tears gleaming in the eyes of those angels
Who see from afar the bulwarks of world solidarity
Beyond the soaring horizon.
I cheer the tunes in every glistening pearly tear.
飞翔的地平线一望无垠
远眺连绵的世界据点
小天使眼中 泪光闪闪
叫我一生 如何忘怀
珍珠之音 报以喝采
As you evade the flames of war,
Clearing the din of progress
And announcing to all the New Truth,
You light now one, now another
Light of life among us.
穿过战乱的火焰
越过文明的噪音
向天地人类宣扬新的真理
一盏接一盏 在此
不断点燃生命之灯
The lights you've lit merge into patterns
Spreading everywhere over the gloom,
Over the ugliness of these latter days;
Your light soon will generate the passion
To fire all our tomorrows.
盏盏灯火绵延不息
於黑夜 丑恶的末世大地
纵横 交错
终将照亮未来整体
成为灼热光源
Angels of Peace, you bearers of culture!
Ah, the fervent breath
Of my friends on fife and drum
You fashion a single ever-fresh flower
Dressing up our dreary world.
和平天使， 文化的选手
啊,呼吸着温暖的气息
吹奏鼓笛的朋友
唯有你们才能在这乱世中
开出一轮永不凋谢的花朵
Marching to the flanks or forward or pin-wheeling
At the drum major's bidding,
The elegance of close-order drill
Creates a divinely fluid dance flowing from the fervour
That charges your minds, charges your bodies.
靠着一根指挥棒
指挥出横的 纵的 又变成圆的
有着分散整然的优雅
心灵与肉体充满了的紧张
创造出自由自在的天之舞
Along the chilly paths of discipline
In our chaotic and jaded age,
Your radiant circle (a ring of life linked with precious life)
Emits the sparkling good sense of youth
And the well-wrought song of triumph.
啊 混沌憔悴的时代里
以尊贵的生命与生命 结成热能之环
在寒风的修练路程中
高唱
青春辉耀智慧巧妙艺术的凯歌
Daughters of the nameless masses,
Pioneers in smashing the walls between people
As you melt the seosoned ice of ideology,
You are the unofficial envoys
True and trustworthy angels of peace.
一边溶化如坚冰般的僵硬思想
一边率先开启国境闭塞的门扉
来自无名百姓家庭的少女们
你们是无冕的外交使节
诚实不虚的和平天使
Strangers to political craft,
Strangers to diplomatic stratagems,
Without speaking a word, you spread our philosophy of peace,
You extend the frontiers of friendship
Touching the people where they are.
不懂政治手段
不谙外交策略
於民众生命的层次交流中扩大友好战列的你们
默默 深入
流布和平的哲学
Using neither bullets nor bayonets,
But only simple fifes and drums,
You play the basic rhythm of the Mystic Universe;
None can help responding from deep within.
Certainly you shall spur the world to peace!
手无枪剑弹药
只凭朴实的鼓笛
奏出灵妙的宇宙天然音律
人们何能克制内心深处的共鸣
世界终将出现和平的曙光
Yes, we find in you a florid oasis
Greening our spiritual desert:
Your light-hearted "Do Re Mi",
Your lyrical and lucid "Moonlight above the Castle Ruins",
Your "Symphony of Joy".
啊 轻快的乐声飞扬
诗意清新的 荒城之月
还有欢欣的交响乐
滋润着精神的沙漠
乐声悠扬的绿洲出现
I shall never forget
Tears gleaming in the eyes of those angels
Who see from afar the bulwarks of world solidarity
Beyond the soaring horizon.
I cheer the tunes in every glistening pearly tear.
飞翔的地平线一望无垠
远眺连绵的世界据点
小天使眼中 泪光闪闪
叫我一生 如何忘怀
珍珠之音 报以喝采
As you evade the flames of war,
Clearing the din of progress
And announcing to all the New Truth,
You light now one, now another
Light of life among us.
穿过战乱的火焰
越过文明的噪音
向天地人类宣扬新的真理
一盏接一盏 在此
不断点燃生命之灯
The lights you've lit merge into patterns
Spreading everywhere over the gloom,
Over the ugliness of these latter days;
Your light soon will generate the passion
To fire all our tomorrows.
盏盏灯火绵延不息
於黑夜 丑恶的末世大地
纵横 交错
终将照亮未来整体
成为灼热光源
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Part 2
photographers of the day: Tan Yan Ching & Ewe Bee Peng *clap hands*
camera sponsor: angie ong ... hehe
ask u to work or ask u 2 drink beer(mineral water in it)?
looking at the demo
under strict supervision in order to produce the best quality
before and ...
after
camera sponsor: angie ong ... hehe
ask u to work or ask u 2 drink beer(mineral water in it)?
looking at the demo
under strict supervision in order to produce the best quality
before and ...
after
Sunday, February 8, 2009
CNY stall
shi jia ... wat r u thinking? so deep hor ....
while waiting for the water to boil ...
the CEO & GM of tau fu fah production
end product
is this a shampoo ad? so sexy look
kam sia all aunties uncles who helped out
all become expert in few minutes! bravo!
thx Mendy for helping us ...
punishing ah chek for being late! wahahahaha .....
guys, if u hav any pix for guai leng gou prep, plz email me ya. thx
while waiting for the water to boil ...
the CEO & GM of tau fu fah production
end product
is this a shampoo ad? so sexy look 
kam sia all aunties uncles who helped out
all become expert in few minutes! bravo!
thx Mendy for helping us ...
punishing ah chek for being late! wahahahaha ..... 
guys, if u hav any pix for guai leng gou prep, plz email me ya. thx
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
KKYB Anniversary
our 2 ice breakers, HS & MJ!
hoay ping chewing something?
walau eh! what is hoay ping trying to say?
kah wei trying his best to lead the group. *claps*
this moderator 'am chio' wat?
wwaaa ... seriously listening ...
xin ying & princess blur blur face
aiyoo .... manyak cute loh!
y ah chek & muscle man so happy ah? can show off their chest muscles to the camerawoman izzit?
aiseh ... yang han solo lah!
er jie giving speech
hoay ping chewing something?
walau eh! what is hoay ping trying to say?
kah wei trying his best to lead the group. *claps* 
this moderator 'am chio' wat? 
wwaaa ... seriously listening ... 
xin ying & princess blur blur face
aiyoo .... manyak cute loh!
y ah chek & muscle man so happy ah? can show off their chest muscles to the camerawoman izzit?
aiseh ... yang han solo lah!
er jie giving speech
Monday, February 2, 2009
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Joshua bell & Stradivarius
I was watching a documentary on the first day of chinese new year and i found this... would be interesting to share here among u musician =)
The documentary was on Joshua Bell (www.joshuabell.com), a famous and talented violinist who have a perfect pitch. He won a numerous awards which includes the prestigious Grammy award and the famous Oscar award.
About his story, it was long... and of coz i wont so be free to copy and paste it here.. find out yourself in the website above if ur interested to know more, especially violinist =D
but one of the part interesting on the documentary was when he mentioned about his experience playing inside the underground sub-way station. Actually it was an experiment tho he was told by a journalist. guess what? will a great violinist ever earn $ there? what's the respond? find out urself la...
What i found really interesting here was his violin, a hand made violin from Antonio Stradivari on 1713!!!
omg... the violin which born before the great Mozart!! and it is still here in good condition after 296 years.. truly amazing...
the stradivarius violin is famous for the quality of their sound, which has defied attempts to explain or reproduce.
FYI: one of the stradivarius violin (1707), known as the Hammer was sold on 16 May 2006 worth a world record of US$3,544,000 !! ridiculous? but is true...
Here it is, the Hammer
U would wonder why it is so costly rite?
here's the explanation: the violin was made on 1707, fall in the range between (1700-1720) which known as the 'Golden Period'. With its superb outline and the use of the finest materials, these works are the ones most coveted by collectors and musicians for both their beauty and superior tonal qualities.
So which mean any violin made between those period would be really really costly... now u know why Mr Bell use up all of his saving to own a stradivarius... =)
This is known as the elegance of art
to the one who truly comprehend - a treasure; to the one who think the other way round - a debris.
The documentary was on Joshua Bell (www.joshuabell.com), a famous and talented violinist who have a perfect pitch. He won a numerous awards which includes the prestigious Grammy award and the famous Oscar award.
About his story, it was long... and of coz i wont so be free to copy and paste it here.. find out yourself in the website above if ur interested to know more, especially violinist =D
but one of the part interesting on the documentary was when he mentioned about his experience playing inside the underground sub-way station. Actually it was an experiment tho he was told by a journalist. guess what? will a great violinist ever earn $ there? what's the respond? find out urself la...
What i found really interesting here was his violin, a hand made violin from Antonio Stradivari on 1713!!!
omg... the violin which born before the great Mozart!! and it is still here in good condition after 296 years.. truly amazing...
the stradivarius violin is famous for the quality of their sound, which has defied attempts to explain or reproduce.
FYI: one of the stradivarius violin (1707), known as the Hammer was sold on 16 May 2006 worth a world record of US$3,544,000 !! ridiculous? but is true...
Here it is, the Hammer
U would wonder why it is so costly rite?
here's the explanation: the violin was made on 1707, fall in the range between (1700-1720) which known as the 'Golden Period'. With its superb outline and the use of the finest materials, these works are the ones most coveted by collectors and musicians for both their beauty and superior tonal qualities.
So which mean any violin made between those period would be really really costly... now u know why Mr Bell use up all of his saving to own a stradivarius... =)
This is known as the elegance of art
to the one who truly comprehend - a treasure; to the one who think the other way round - a debris.
Sunday, January 11, 2009
SGM in the news (The Star)
http://thestar.com.my/metro/story.asp?file=/2009/1/6/central/2783062&sec=central
Spreading the word through education
By PRIYA MENON
PEACE and happiness for ourselves and others. This is what the Soka Gakkai Malaysia (SGM) strives to spread in the hearts of Malaysians.
Based on the Buddhist teachings of Nichiren Daishonin, a philosophy that promotes humanism, compassion and respect for the sanctity of life, this non-governmental organisation (NGO) was founded in 1984.
All set: Liu (left) and Choo looking through the magazine before it is released.
For them, there are three important aspects to spread – peace, culture and education.
“We use education to spread the message. We teach humanistic education based on values,” deputy president Liu Cheng Choong said.
The organisation has a kindergarten in Cheras which was opened in 1994 and now hosts 520 students of all races.
“Although we are a Buddhist organisation, we are trying to teach our children culture which cuts across race and religion so our kindergarten is open to the public,” Liu said.
SGM organises cultural performances, exhibitions, seminars on various other religions as well as the annual cultural festivals.
“We even bring in imams from China for seminars in Malaysia so that they can teach locals the teachings of Islam as well,” general director Choo Kong Fei added.
Starting young: The association focuses on the youth so they can bring about changes in the future.
At the 1998 Commonwealth Games, 5,000 of their members took part in the human graphics performance.
“All the events are organised and handled by our members, especially the youths. Even our centres are run by volunteers.
“So, the person who opens the gates at the centre may be a president of an organisation or a lawyer,” Choo added.
SGM has 16 cultural centres and 12 regional centres in Malaysia with 40,000 members nationwide.
Choo said they trained their members to do things for others.
“There is no status among the members and we want to start young that is why we are training our youths during the many exhibitions we have,” Liu said.
He proudly related stories of how their volunteers cleaned the toilets used by their members who performed at the Commonwealth Games.
They also have a monthly publication, called Cosmic in Mandarin and English, that informs their members of the various activities they have organised.
Among their latest endeavours is a signature campaign called Transforming the Human Spirit for the abolition for nuclear weapons.
Another one is the Seeds for Change, an effort to save the environment that was held at various local universities nationwide.
“Youths are always our main target because some day they will be able to make a change,” Liu said.
Wisma Kebudayaan SGM is located at 243, Jalan Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur.
Spreading the word through education
By PRIYA MENON
PEACE and happiness for ourselves and others. This is what the Soka Gakkai Malaysia (SGM) strives to spread in the hearts of Malaysians.
Based on the Buddhist teachings of Nichiren Daishonin, a philosophy that promotes humanism, compassion and respect for the sanctity of life, this non-governmental organisation (NGO) was founded in 1984.
All set: Liu (left) and Choo looking through the magazine before it is released.
For them, there are three important aspects to spread – peace, culture and education.
“We use education to spread the message. We teach humanistic education based on values,” deputy president Liu Cheng Choong said.
The organisation has a kindergarten in Cheras which was opened in 1994 and now hosts 520 students of all races.
“Although we are a Buddhist organisation, we are trying to teach our children culture which cuts across race and religion so our kindergarten is open to the public,” Liu said.
SGM organises cultural performances, exhibitions, seminars on various other religions as well as the annual cultural festivals.
“We even bring in imams from China for seminars in Malaysia so that they can teach locals the teachings of Islam as well,” general director Choo Kong Fei added.
Starting young: The association focuses on the youth so they can bring about changes in the future.
At the 1998 Commonwealth Games, 5,000 of their members took part in the human graphics performance.
“All the events are organised and handled by our members, especially the youths. Even our centres are run by volunteers.
“So, the person who opens the gates at the centre may be a president of an organisation or a lawyer,” Choo added.
SGM has 16 cultural centres and 12 regional centres in Malaysia with 40,000 members nationwide.
Choo said they trained their members to do things for others.
“There is no status among the members and we want to start young that is why we are training our youths during the many exhibitions we have,” Liu said.
He proudly related stories of how their volunteers cleaned the toilets used by their members who performed at the Commonwealth Games.
They also have a monthly publication, called Cosmic in Mandarin and English, that informs their members of the various activities they have organised.
Among their latest endeavours is a signature campaign called Transforming the Human Spirit for the abolition for nuclear weapons.
Another one is the Seeds for Change, an effort to save the environment that was held at various local universities nationwide.
“Youths are always our main target because some day they will be able to make a change,” Liu said.
Wisma Kebudayaan SGM is located at 243, Jalan Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur.
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