Hmm since i'm currently slacking ard, let's give my songs a small review so that my listeners will not go "WTF is this shit?" when they click on some of the more "acquired taste" songs ;)
I Believe - This is a cover of the theme song from "My Sassy Girl". Yes tt lovely Korean movie with tt sick bitch and tt doofus of a guy. Purely acoustic instrumental, both rhythm and harmony played together on one guitar. This is the complete song, tho i might wanna redo the recording cos it seems out of time at some parts. Worthy listen of u are a Chinese pop fan.
InstruMetal - So far the best of my instrumental pieces. As the song name hints, this is a heavy metal song, complete with distortion and fast drumming. Listen out for the harmonising rhythm guitars, the rhythm changes, the transitions and the solos. Heavily influenced by Iron Maiden for this track.
Arabian Nights - The other of my instrumental pieces, this particular one plays heavily on the Spanish scale, twisted to achieve the "arabic" sound. The opening riff is one which many are familiar with, but when the harmony kicks in, it gives a entire different flavour. Solos were pretty slipshod and the song ends alittle to0 abruptly. Another heavy metal song btw. *Song is still being considered as incomplete but Chang has currently no plans to update and re-record the song*
Standstill - Long standing favourite by most, radio-friendly pop rock! Inspired by the performance of the band Serenaide @ Esplanade, song is about a unrequited love. Very catchy riff and chorus, hooks u into the song immediately. But personally i feel the singing is pretty off, so might have to redo the vocals sometime soon. Personal favourite, Shirui's favourite and umm dunno. Haha.
Driven - The first song tt i ever wrote. Abit punk rock-ish but yet has this motivational vibe to it. Catchy riff with a very melodic solo. This track is the best recorded, flawless playing and vocals were on key. Just tt i could have sung with more emotion.
Walk Together - Haha, a song for my girl's birthday. Mushy i know, but listen out for the drums! I'm pretty pleased with this song's chord progression too. Finally something that breaks out of the 3/4 chord progression that we are so used to. Great solo as well, not overly indulgent, just fitting for the song.
Son of the Devil - First song tt involved keys and bass lines. Did some pretty tough drumming lines as well. Inspired by Marilyn Manson, this song was to be sung the Manson-style. But i can't pull it off, no one i knew could/would wanna try. Pretty dark piece with lotsa harmonics thrown in for that sinister feel. Sad thing is the lack of vocals, or else this track would shine.
Peace Inside Your Heart - Written for someone who passed away. A track with a major-ish riff superimposed onto a minor-ish chord progression for that ambiguous feel. The guitar solos basically just further emphasize on the mood. Everytime i listen to this song i get alittle saddened.
You Wanna Be A Star - Rock n' Roll baby! This is what all rock music is about. Bad lyrics, bad singing, solid guitar riffs and wailing solos! Kudos to Daniel Soh for giving a big help in the "bad lyrics" waahaha!
Strained - A heavy metal makeover of my brother's punk rock song. Yea it was so bad tt i had to remake it. His drummer was doing the song injustice! But anyways it sounded heavier, darker now, with a more kickass solo, tho i have to redo the vocals cos it was way way off. Maybe get my bro to sing.
Choice listens if u are a popper - I Believe, Standstill, Driven, Walk Together
Choice listens if u are a rocker - InstruMetal, Arabian Nights, You Wanna Be A Star
Oh btw i din include my latin piece here, cos it's too poorly recorded. As in fuzzy sounding. When i make it better then i'll upload it.
Sometimes ppl ask "So what do u actually listen? U are neither a rocker, popper nor metalhead or jazz guru". The thing is listen to EVERYTHING. Well almost, cept hip-hop i guess, cos i really think tt's filth. Listening widely is good~ esp from a musician standpoint, cos it prevents u from being confined to one particular type of music, and also allows u to do some cross-genre thingy too like Arabian Nights. Very helpful and it opens up my playing alot. Tho it doesnt really help in terms of technique, musically wise i feel i've improved alot over these years.
Anyways here's some recommendations of bands for the particular genre of music u are interested in:
Old School Rock: Deep Purple, Motley Crue, ACDC, Guns N Roses, Bon Jovi, Aerosmith, Dio, Thin Lizzy, Mr Big
New School Rock: Creed, Alterbridge, The White Stripes, Eagles of Death Metal, Velvet Revolver, The Darkness, U2, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Oasis, Hoobastank
Fantasy Metal: Hammerfall, Avantasia, Sonata Arctica
Blues: Stevie Ray Vaughn, Gary Moore, Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton
Heavy Metal: Metallica, Iron Maiden
Progressive: Dream Theater, Helloween, Symphony X, Liquid Tension Experiment, RUSH
Pop rock: BEATLES, Keane, Embrace, Badly Drawn Boy, Travis, Alanis Morisette, The Corrs, Coldplay, John Mayer, Jason Mraz, Michael Learns to Rock
Shredders: Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Paul Gilbert, John Petrucci, Yngwie Malmsteen, Eric Johnson, John 5
Pop: Boyzone, Take That, John Lennon, Mariah Carey, Michael Jackson, TERESA TENG (seriously how can anyone not like her?????)
Alternative/punk/emo/blah-core: Muse, MCR, Blink 182, Ataris, Better Than Ezra, Offspring, The Stills, The Strokes
Jazz/Moody: Morcheeba, Emi Fujita, John Patittucci, Jaco Pastorius, Pat Metheny, Tommy Emmanuel
Umm tt's all i can think of.
I Believe - This is a cover of the theme song from "My Sassy Girl". Yes tt lovely Korean movie with tt sick bitch and tt doofus of a guy. Purely acoustic instrumental, both rhythm and harmony played together on one guitar. This is the complete song, tho i might wanna redo the recording cos it seems out of time at some parts. Worthy listen of u are a Chinese pop fan.
InstruMetal - So far the best of my instrumental pieces. As the song name hints, this is a heavy metal song, complete with distortion and fast drumming. Listen out for the harmonising rhythm guitars, the rhythm changes, the transitions and the solos. Heavily influenced by Iron Maiden for this track.
Arabian Nights - The other of my instrumental pieces, this particular one plays heavily on the Spanish scale, twisted to achieve the "arabic" sound. The opening riff is one which many are familiar with, but when the harmony kicks in, it gives a entire different flavour. Solos were pretty slipshod and the song ends alittle to0 abruptly. Another heavy metal song btw. *Song is still being considered as incomplete but Chang has currently no plans to update and re-record the song*
Standstill - Long standing favourite by most, radio-friendly pop rock! Inspired by the performance of the band Serenaide @ Esplanade, song is about a unrequited love. Very catchy riff and chorus, hooks u into the song immediately. But personally i feel the singing is pretty off, so might have to redo the vocals sometime soon. Personal favourite, Shirui's favourite and umm dunno. Haha.
Driven - The first song tt i ever wrote. Abit punk rock-ish but yet has this motivational vibe to it. Catchy riff with a very melodic solo. This track is the best recorded, flawless playing and vocals were on key. Just tt i could have sung with more emotion.
Walk Together - Haha, a song for my girl's birthday. Mushy i know, but listen out for the drums! I'm pretty pleased with this song's chord progression too. Finally something that breaks out of the 3/4 chord progression that we are so used to. Great solo as well, not overly indulgent, just fitting for the song.
Son of the Devil - First song tt involved keys and bass lines. Did some pretty tough drumming lines as well. Inspired by Marilyn Manson, this song was to be sung the Manson-style. But i can't pull it off, no one i knew could/would wanna try. Pretty dark piece with lotsa harmonics thrown in for that sinister feel. Sad thing is the lack of vocals, or else this track would shine.
Peace Inside Your Heart - Written for someone who passed away. A track with a major-ish riff superimposed onto a minor-ish chord progression for that ambiguous feel. The guitar solos basically just further emphasize on the mood. Everytime i listen to this song i get alittle saddened.
You Wanna Be A Star - Rock n' Roll baby! This is what all rock music is about. Bad lyrics, bad singing, solid guitar riffs and wailing solos! Kudos to Daniel Soh for giving a big help in the "bad lyrics" waahaha!
Strained - A heavy metal makeover of my brother's punk rock song. Yea it was so bad tt i had to remake it. His drummer was doing the song injustice! But anyways it sounded heavier, darker now, with a more kickass solo, tho i have to redo the vocals cos it was way way off. Maybe get my bro to sing.
Choice listens if u are a popper - I Believe, Standstill, Driven, Walk Together
Choice listens if u are a rocker - InstruMetal, Arabian Nights, You Wanna Be A Star
Oh btw i din include my latin piece here, cos it's too poorly recorded. As in fuzzy sounding. When i make it better then i'll upload it.
Sometimes ppl ask "So what do u actually listen? U are neither a rocker, popper nor metalhead or jazz guru". The thing is listen to EVERYTHING. Well almost, cept hip-hop i guess, cos i really think tt's filth. Listening widely is good~ esp from a musician standpoint, cos it prevents u from being confined to one particular type of music, and also allows u to do some cross-genre thingy too like Arabian Nights. Very helpful and it opens up my playing alot. Tho it doesnt really help in terms of technique, musically wise i feel i've improved alot over these years.
Anyways here's some recommendations of bands for the particular genre of music u are interested in:
Old School Rock: Deep Purple, Motley Crue, ACDC, Guns N Roses, Bon Jovi, Aerosmith, Dio, Thin Lizzy, Mr Big
New School Rock: Creed, Alterbridge, The White Stripes, Eagles of Death Metal, Velvet Revolver, The Darkness, U2, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Oasis, Hoobastank
Fantasy Metal: Hammerfall, Avantasia, Sonata Arctica
Blues: Stevie Ray Vaughn, Gary Moore, Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton
Heavy Metal: Metallica, Iron Maiden
Progressive: Dream Theater, Helloween, Symphony X, Liquid Tension Experiment, RUSH
Pop rock: BEATLES, Keane, Embrace, Badly Drawn Boy, Travis, Alanis Morisette, The Corrs, Coldplay, John Mayer, Jason Mraz, Michael Learns to Rock
Shredders: Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Paul Gilbert, John Petrucci, Yngwie Malmsteen, Eric Johnson, John 5
Pop: Boyzone, Take That, John Lennon, Mariah Carey, Michael Jackson, TERESA TENG (seriously how can anyone not like her?????)
Alternative/punk/emo/blah-core: Muse, MCR, Blink 182, Ataris, Better Than Ezra, Offspring, The Stills, The Strokes
Jazz/Moody: Morcheeba, Emi Fujita, John Patittucci, Jaco Pastorius, Pat Metheny, Tommy Emmanuel
Umm tt's all i can think of.
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