K peeps..this might sound crazy..but i don't care...i just wanna get this off my chest...this is MY CHOICES & OPINIONS...the rest of u...feel free to join n share with me ur views...seriously...BTW...all listed below are Rock Anthem Classics...When you peeps listen to these songs, just turn on the volume to LOUDEST...and here are my TOP 10
1. Scorpions - Rock You Like A Hurricane : Okay, here's one song which even my sister likes (well, for someone who listens to Junction and all those weepy Malay bands). A stadium rock song. Scorpions were not really known for their fast paced songs. But here is one that really stands out.
2. Queen - We Will Rock You : Okay , i chose this song, as even my 2 years old niece sings that phrase. Queen has been one of the best rock bands in mainstream pop. Freddie Mercury, in my opinion, has been one of the best 'live' vocalists around.
3. Rainbow - Long Live Rock 'n' Roll : It's got to be DIO!!! All Ritchie Blackmore had to do was inform DIO he has a 'rock n' roll' in mind, and POOF!!!! This song has been a revelation.
4. Black Sabbath - Paranoid : The history of this song? Well, the Sabs had a few spare minutes to go for the completion of their 2nd LP, and this song was the result of that few minutes. Awesome, to say the least. This is the song that made the Sabs a mainstream metal pioneer.
5. Led Zeppelin - Rock and Roll : I remember Mathilda Da'Silva singing this song on Singapore Idol. She blew me away. The studio recording of this song has never been replicated by even Robert Plant himself on their live sets. A terrific song from one of Hard Rock/Heavy Metal's most well-known band.
6. The Blizzard of Ozz - Crazy Train : Ozzy mentioned during one of his live sets after singing this song. "Now, that's what Rock n' Roll's about!!!" I have always have a soft spot for the drum and guitar intro to this song.
7. Yngwie Malmsteen - You Don't Remember, I'll Never Forget : Hmm, i'm not sure if this song fits into this Rock Anthem category, but this was a choice i could not avoid. A perfect break-up song.
8. Deep Purple - Burn : David Coverdale and Glen Hughes were like fighting for the microphone to see who could scream louder. This was a torrid time for Deep Purple, tho they were still able to churn out hits after the exit of Ian Gillan. This song was one it.
9. DIO - Rainbow In The Dark : This song explains on how we should always look forward. Finding the Rainbow in the Dark is our greatest challenge. It does not mean if we're facing adversities, we can never find a way out.
10. Guns N' Roses - Sweet Child O' Mine : Yes, the masters of 80s rock. I grew up with this song, and i admit, Sheryl Crow could not sing as good as Axl Rose. The intro to this song has made many pick up and learn to play the guitar.
Wednesday 26 November 2008
Sunday 16 November 2008
10 Hard Rock/Metal Songs That Shook My World
K peeps..this might sound crazy..but i don't care...i just wanna get this off my chest...this is MY CHOICES & OPINIONS...the rest of u...feel free to join n share with me ur views...seriously...
1. Dream Theater - A Change of Seasons : Their longest ever single track recorded. This bunch of technically gifted experts made this song more than what is was supposed to be. The technical parts are second to none. I was totally blown off the first time i heard it, as i have always thought long songs are generally a bore. And yes, they can play the exact same sound for their live show as well. Personally, this song made me think, how everyone can just change their minds. "Seasons change, and so can I", and the guy was left all alone with his son by his horrible wife. What more to say?
2. Rainbow - Stargazer : The first time i heard this song on the radio, i was taken aback. How could a song made me feel i was in the medieval times??? Well, the story of the stargazer with wizards and towers of flesh and bones facinated me. I always have this interest in medieval themes.
3. The Blizzard of Ozz - Mr. Crowley : This was supposed to be Ozzy's band, but he decided he wanted a solo career after that. Haha, total madness from The Prince of Darkness. Randy Rhoads was with him for his first two albums and the guitar solos blew me away. Diary of a Madman & Crazy Train became instant classics. But this has to be my favourite. It is not that i love anything that has got to do with the occult, but writing a song for Aleister Crowley is INSANE!!! That guy seemed pretty nutz. The keyboard intro and guitar solo really made up the atmosphere of this song.
4. Yngwie Malmsteen's Rising Force - I Am A Viking : The shredder cuts n chops the song so well. Enough said. Haha, Jeff Scott Soto's vocals can never be rivalled (except for DIO). One of my all time favourties by the shredder.
5. Black Sabbath - Heaven and Hell : Actually, i wanted to choose Neon Knights, but this was their HIT. And yes, this DIO-fronted song certainly made me think. The forces of evil and good co-exist, kind of like Batman and The Joker, they simply can't live without the other.
6. Rage Against the Machine - Darkness : Sorry peeps, yes they had lotsa hits like Guerilla Radio and Bulls on Parade. I chose this song, as it was an outstanding track. Listen to the two different type of guitar solos by Tom Morello and you'll certainly understand what i mean. And of course, its' a political song!!!! Mr. Obama, hopefully you understood this band's rage. That is why you are promoting CHANGE. Oops, sorry, i love what Mr. Obama is trying to do to the US, it is revolutionary.
7. Metallica - Fade to Black : Yazeit my bro, this was not a soft rock song for me, i love how noisy certain parts of the song are. Yes, this has been an amazing track, if ever any funeral was allowed to play a song dedicated to death, this would be it.
8. DIO - Don't Talk to Strangers : Well, historically, this song was a 'dedication' to Black Sabbath after DIO was unceremoniously kicked out of the band. The lyrics seems to teach us a lesson or two, if not more. Never trust someone too much, unless of course they are your loved ones.
9. System of a Down - Temper : You people might argue that this was never an official release. But i love the arabic tunes in the verse. It is a 'dance-to-the-tune' kinda song, yet political. Spot on.
10. Search - Meniti Titian Usang : This band has been a revelation for the Malay rock music scene. And yes, for me, they have always been bigger than Wings. This song is a perfect remedy to people who appreciate their friends.
1. Dream Theater - A Change of Seasons : Their longest ever single track recorded. This bunch of technically gifted experts made this song more than what is was supposed to be. The technical parts are second to none. I was totally blown off the first time i heard it, as i have always thought long songs are generally a bore. And yes, they can play the exact same sound for their live show as well. Personally, this song made me think, how everyone can just change their minds. "Seasons change, and so can I", and the guy was left all alone with his son by his horrible wife. What more to say?
2. Rainbow - Stargazer : The first time i heard this song on the radio, i was taken aback. How could a song made me feel i was in the medieval times??? Well, the story of the stargazer with wizards and towers of flesh and bones facinated me. I always have this interest in medieval themes.
3. The Blizzard of Ozz - Mr. Crowley : This was supposed to be Ozzy's band, but he decided he wanted a solo career after that. Haha, total madness from The Prince of Darkness. Randy Rhoads was with him for his first two albums and the guitar solos blew me away. Diary of a Madman & Crazy Train became instant classics. But this has to be my favourite. It is not that i love anything that has got to do with the occult, but writing a song for Aleister Crowley is INSANE!!! That guy seemed pretty nutz. The keyboard intro and guitar solo really made up the atmosphere of this song.
4. Yngwie Malmsteen's Rising Force - I Am A Viking : The shredder cuts n chops the song so well. Enough said. Haha, Jeff Scott Soto's vocals can never be rivalled (except for DIO). One of my all time favourties by the shredder.
5. Black Sabbath - Heaven and Hell : Actually, i wanted to choose Neon Knights, but this was their HIT. And yes, this DIO-fronted song certainly made me think. The forces of evil and good co-exist, kind of like Batman and The Joker, they simply can't live without the other.
6. Rage Against the Machine - Darkness : Sorry peeps, yes they had lotsa hits like Guerilla Radio and Bulls on Parade. I chose this song, as it was an outstanding track. Listen to the two different type of guitar solos by Tom Morello and you'll certainly understand what i mean. And of course, its' a political song!!!! Mr. Obama, hopefully you understood this band's rage. That is why you are promoting CHANGE. Oops, sorry, i love what Mr. Obama is trying to do to the US, it is revolutionary.
7. Metallica - Fade to Black : Yazeit my bro, this was not a soft rock song for me, i love how noisy certain parts of the song are. Yes, this has been an amazing track, if ever any funeral was allowed to play a song dedicated to death, this would be it.
8. DIO - Don't Talk to Strangers : Well, historically, this song was a 'dedication' to Black Sabbath after DIO was unceremoniously kicked out of the band. The lyrics seems to teach us a lesson or two, if not more. Never trust someone too much, unless of course they are your loved ones.
9. System of a Down - Temper : You people might argue that this was never an official release. But i love the arabic tunes in the verse. It is a 'dance-to-the-tune' kinda song, yet political. Spot on.
10. Search - Meniti Titian Usang : This band has been a revelation for the Malay rock music scene. And yes, for me, they have always been bigger than Wings. This song is a perfect remedy to people who appreciate their friends.
Tuesday 11 November 2008
Best Soft Rock/Metal Tracks
K peeps..this might sound crazy..but i don't care...i just wanna get this off my chest...this is MY CHOICES & OPINIONS...the rest of u...feel free to join n share with me ur views...seriously...
10 Best Soft Rock/Metal Tracks
1. Steelheart - She's gone : Well...what can i say? This was a CLASSIC!!! Some might consider them Hair..but for me..this song was so touching..i mean..is still touching..this is the song if ever my girl leaves me...
2. Bad Company - If You Needed Somebody : Well, this was the last song Abstruce played together (my Abg's band lar)...so this was a natural choice..another sad song..something like 98 Degrees' Invincible Man...
3. Mr. Big - Just Take My Heart : Not sure if Yazeit agrees with me on this...yes...Mr Big had lotsa hits..To Be With You and Wild World comes into mind..But for me..this was THE SONG..can you imagine any guy singing 'just take my heart when you go'...ain't that abit tipsy?
4. Dokken - Alone Again : Knightwings (yah...that local band that has a crazy guitarist and a singer who is like a Bruce Dickinson wannabe) covered it in malay on Anugerah Band. Well...this is another...sad song...being left by his woman...are all soft rock songs sad and involves our loved ones?
5. Scorpions - When The Smoke Is Going Down : i have absolutely no idea what the song is about..but i just love this song more than Still Loving You...Holiday and In Trance...
6. Iron Maiden - Children of The Damned : Haha..allow me to laugh this out...yes..i picked Iron Maiden's track here...yes...i love this song..especially the cover done by Dream Theater...more soulful...
7. Deep Purple - Soldier of Fortune : What can i say...even my Dad and uncles listen to this classic..my Dad sings it even...David Coverdale at his Best...
8. Rainbow - Catch The Rainbow : Okay...this was a tough call..Rainbow had so many soft rock hits eg. The Temple of The King...I Surrender..Street of Dreams...Rainbow Eyes...but this was a track which DIO made his own...u guys should check out the live version he sang in 1996..the live album 'The Last In Live'..which he did a medley with Mistreated.
9. Dream Theater - One Last Time : Yes..another tough choice for me as DT had a few soft rock hits like Hollow Years...but this being a personal favourite..i had to be bias..haha..listen to the piano works...
10. Black Sabbath - Planet Caravan : Yes...the Godfathers of metal..i love the percussions on the song..and though Pantera covered this song..it didn't quite come off the way Ozzy did it..
10 Best Soft Rock/Metal Tracks
1. Steelheart - She's gone : Well...what can i say? This was a CLASSIC!!! Some might consider them Hair..but for me..this song was so touching..i mean..is still touching..this is the song if ever my girl leaves me...
2. Bad Company - If You Needed Somebody : Well, this was the last song Abstruce played together (my Abg's band lar)...so this was a natural choice..another sad song..something like 98 Degrees' Invincible Man...
3. Mr. Big - Just Take My Heart : Not sure if Yazeit agrees with me on this...yes...Mr Big had lotsa hits..To Be With You and Wild World comes into mind..But for me..this was THE SONG..can you imagine any guy singing 'just take my heart when you go'...ain't that abit tipsy?
4. Dokken - Alone Again : Knightwings (yah...that local band that has a crazy guitarist and a singer who is like a Bruce Dickinson wannabe) covered it in malay on Anugerah Band. Well...this is another...sad song...being left by his woman...are all soft rock songs sad and involves our loved ones?
5. Scorpions - When The Smoke Is Going Down : i have absolutely no idea what the song is about..but i just love this song more than Still Loving You...Holiday and In Trance...
6. Iron Maiden - Children of The Damned : Haha..allow me to laugh this out...yes..i picked Iron Maiden's track here...yes...i love this song..especially the cover done by Dream Theater...more soulful...
7. Deep Purple - Soldier of Fortune : What can i say...even my Dad and uncles listen to this classic..my Dad sings it even...David Coverdale at his Best...
8. Rainbow - Catch The Rainbow : Okay...this was a tough call..Rainbow had so many soft rock hits eg. The Temple of The King...I Surrender..Street of Dreams...Rainbow Eyes...but this was a track which DIO made his own...u guys should check out the live version he sang in 1996..the live album 'The Last In Live'..which he did a medley with Mistreated.
9. Dream Theater - One Last Time : Yes..another tough choice for me as DT had a few soft rock hits like Hollow Years...but this being a personal favourite..i had to be bias..haha..listen to the piano works...
10. Black Sabbath - Planet Caravan : Yes...the Godfathers of metal..i love the percussions on the song..and though Pantera covered this song..it didn't quite come off the way Ozzy did it..
Saturday 8 November 2008
Best Hard Rock/Metal
K peeps..this might sound crazy..but i don't care...i just wanna get this off my chest...this is MY CHOICES & OPINIONS...the rest of u...feel free to join n share with me ur views...seriously...
Best 10 Hard Rock/Metal Artist
1. Black Sabbath - Be it Ozzy or DIO fronting the band...they have always pulled it off...a whole lot of songs that are in the best song category...
2. Rainbow - k...another band with many line-ups and frontman changes...i always loved that DIO era...
3. DIO - well...if any of U out there has his anthology collection..i'm certain that is not enough..cos i have that...and i believe it could do with a few more songs...
4. Rage Against the Machine - if u people know me well enough..this was an obvious choice..i grew up listening to them...and the anger they showcased..was something i always wished i could have done the same as well...
5. Dream Theater - yes...they are the masters of progression...and yes...the tempo changes and all those nicely arranged songs with lotsa patterns are what makes them unique...
6. System of a Down - well-documented to be the 'heavier & noisier' version of Rage Against the Machine...and i've got absolutely no complaints about that...
7. Search - huh? who? haha..they are Malaysians peeps...yes surprise..haha..can't believe i added in a Malay band? now u got 1...i always compare them with Wings..and certainly...they seem to have more hits..
8. Nightwish - just the name alone you'll understand why i love this band...and FYI...the drummer took a 'dare' challenge in which he was supposed to drink a cup full of urine...and he promtply finished that...erks...
9. Stratovarius - k seriously i like this band alot...because of Jens Johanssen..this ex-Malmsteen keyboardist has found a new platform to showcase his keyboard wizardry..ala Kevin Moore & Derek Sherinian (ex-Dream Theater keyboardists) plus Jordan Rudess (the Current Dream Theater keyboardist)
10. Ozzy Osbourne - well...the mad man never seems to lose it even when it seems the world is falling on him...but alas...he kicked-off his solo career with a bang
Best 10 Hard Rock/Metal Artist
1. Black Sabbath - Be it Ozzy or DIO fronting the band...they have always pulled it off...a whole lot of songs that are in the best song category...
2. Rainbow - k...another band with many line-ups and frontman changes...i always loved that DIO era...
3. DIO - well...if any of U out there has his anthology collection..i'm certain that is not enough..cos i have that...and i believe it could do with a few more songs...
4. Rage Against the Machine - if u people know me well enough..this was an obvious choice..i grew up listening to them...and the anger they showcased..was something i always wished i could have done the same as well...
5. Dream Theater - yes...they are the masters of progression...and yes...the tempo changes and all those nicely arranged songs with lotsa patterns are what makes them unique...
6. System of a Down - well-documented to be the 'heavier & noisier' version of Rage Against the Machine...and i've got absolutely no complaints about that...
7. Search - huh? who? haha..they are Malaysians peeps...yes surprise..haha..can't believe i added in a Malay band? now u got 1...i always compare them with Wings..and certainly...they seem to have more hits..
8. Nightwish - just the name alone you'll understand why i love this band...and FYI...the drummer took a 'dare' challenge in which he was supposed to drink a cup full of urine...and he promtply finished that...erks...
9. Stratovarius - k seriously i like this band alot...because of Jens Johanssen..this ex-Malmsteen keyboardist has found a new platform to showcase his keyboard wizardry..ala Kevin Moore & Derek Sherinian (ex-Dream Theater keyboardists) plus Jordan Rudess (the Current Dream Theater keyboardist)
10. Ozzy Osbourne - well...the mad man never seems to lose it even when it seems the world is falling on him...but alas...he kicked-off his solo career with a bang
Friday 7 November 2008
The Candle Part IV
The candle melts away...Does anyone notice that?
He keeps having to think about others' needs that he needs to provide...
But does anyone ever thought of his needs as well?
Why? Why it seems he has to go through all this without anyone wanting to know his needs?
It's a good to start with in which he does not have a heart..
No matter how hurting the fire on him seems to be, he never seems to feel it..
No matter how much the fire burns him, he still goes on enlightening others' lives..
But his own life is full of darkness that surrounds him, the darkness of greed..
Ignorance is a bliss for them, but hell for the candle..
Shedding tears of wax, does anyone really care?
He also has his needs and wants i guess..but does anyone succumb to that?
Thee who promised went missing, leaving the candle all alone on the candlestick..
He keeps having to think about others' needs that he needs to provide...
But does anyone ever thought of his needs as well?
Why? Why it seems he has to go through all this without anyone wanting to know his needs?
It's a good to start with in which he does not have a heart..
No matter how hurting the fire on him seems to be, he never seems to feel it..
No matter how much the fire burns him, he still goes on enlightening others' lives..
But his own life is full of darkness that surrounds him, the darkness of greed..
Ignorance is a bliss for them, but hell for the candle..
Shedding tears of wax, does anyone really care?
He also has his needs and wants i guess..but does anyone succumb to that?
Thee who promised went missing, leaving the candle all alone on the candlestick..
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