Little Music Note

February 12th, 2011 by Jon

One of my favourite Disney Movies, what’s so special about this movie is not only the amazing graphical scene or the fairy tail told but the wonderful soundtrack, the Musical Soundtrack is simply stunning. Sing by the same voice over actor Mandy Moore (starring Rapunzel) and Zachary Levi (starring Flynn Rider)

I love the story and musical so much, watched over and over again. But one song stuck in my head ever since, is the song called “I’ve Got a Dream” , everyone has a dream, deep down inside we all do. It’s a joy to sing out loud to share your dream and to let it fly.

Don’t let your Dream fade away !

I used to have a dream just like any other kid out of high-school going to University, my only wish was to be with the girl I love and marry her, to have a good job after graduation and start a happy family and end with a fairy tail live happily ever after.

It was a wonderful ideal dream. After watching this movie I realized I’m still that same person now the only difference is I’m 4th year into Collage. I admire the fairy tail story very much, still hoping things could turn out differently in real life.

But anyways here is the complete soundtrack ! Oh and if one thing you would ever learn from this movie is to not let down your Dream and live a happy life !

01. When Will My Life Begin - Mandy Moore - 2:32

02. When Will My Life Begin (Reprise 1) - Mandy Moore - 1:03

03. Mother Knows Best - Donna Murphy - 3:10

04. When Will My Life Begin (Reprise 2) - Mandy Moore - 2:06 

05. I\\\\\\\'ve Got A Dream - Mandy Moore - 3:11

06. Mother Knows Best (Reprise) - Donna Murphy - 1:38

07. I See The Light - Mandy Moore - 3:44

08. Healing Incantation - Mandy Moore - 0:54

09. Flynn Wanted - Alan Menken - 2:51

10. Prologue - Donna Murphy - 2:02

11. Horse With No Rider - Alan Menken - 1:57

12. Escape Route - Alan Menken - 1:57

13. Campfire - Alan Menken - 3:21

14. Kingdom Dance - Alan Menken - 2:20

15. Waiting For The Lights - Alan Menken - 2:47

16. Return To Mother - Alan Menken - 2:06

17. Realization And Escape - Alan Menken - 5:50

18. The Tear Heals - Mandy Moore - 7:37

19. Kingdom Celebration	- Alan Menken - 1:50

20. Something That I Want - Grace Potter - 2:43	

Find your usual torrent client get the soundtrack here.

March 13th, 2010 by Reb

Choi Siwon （崔始源）, one of my favourite singer of all time. At the age of 23, he’s already become known world-wide along with the group that raised him – Super Junior.

Most people see him as a singer, actor, celebrity, a rich kid, a person with good manner, notable family background…

But I see him as more than that.

I see him as a devoted Christian, fighting to live in the world of impossible, believing that he could make a difference in the dark and twisted entertainment industry. He overcame all the obstacles in his life to be in this place for the exact reasons. When he stepped into this field against parent’s will, he claimed: “I want to make a difference”. More than once he has mentioned in writing that he would love to know the names of fans who needs prayer so he can mention their names in his prayer. Four years of mocking and disapproval he received from everyone around him, he didn’t grow apart from God; he didn’t give up on his faith. Instead, he sang Who Am I (By Casting Crowns) at Super Show II – one of the most important concerts of SJ’s celebrity path.

He is not the lead singer among the 13 members of SJ, thus he does not get many solo chances. In fact, I believe this was the first time he had a chance to perform live solo piece by himself. As a pop star in Korea, if you don’t use the chances that are presented to you wisely, you will be replaced, very fast. He could have used this chance to really show the world how talented he is, or prepared something that is considered “popular”.

But he chose to use 1 keyboard, 5 friends, and his own voice to glorify God.

It is as simple as that. Everyone sings, everyone knows how to sing. What would you be doing other than singing?!

But he just sang, and sang the words to the world – Who am I, that the Lord of all the Earth, would care to know my name…

On top of that, he was singing a Christian worship song in China. It is one thing to be singing it in Korea, because Christianity is much more tolerated there; He sang it in all three cities in China – BeiJing, NanJing, ShangHai. I could imagine how much courage it must have took for him to fight for this chance.

I believe these were words from his heart. He knows he can make a difference by standing on that stage and singing these words to fans who loves SJ and loves him. This is his way of spreading the gospel to people around him. These are the words he want everyone to know:

Who am I, that the Lord of all the earth
Would care to know my name
Would care to feel my hurt
Who am I, that the Bright and Morning Star
Would choose to light the way
For my ever wandering heart
Not because of who I am
But because of what You’ve done
Not because of what I’ve done
But because of who You are
I am a flower quickly fading
Here today and gone tomorrow
A wave tossed in the ocean
Vapor in the wind
Still You hear me when I’m calling
Lord, You catch me when I’m falling
And You’ve told me who I am
I am Yours, I am Yours
Who am I, that the eyes that see my sin
Would look on me with love and watch me rise again
Who am I, that the voice that calmed the sea
Would call out through the rain
And calm the storm in me
I am Yours
Whom shall I fear
Whom shall I fear
‘Cause I am Yours
I am Yours

This song has special meanings for me, because it kept my faith during my dark days. When something really important was gone, or maybe never existed, it comforted me. It reminded me that I am His; no matter what happens, He will look His work.

When the song ended, Siwon said a prayer: “Dear Father God…In Jesus’s name, Amen. 神祝福你们 (God Bless you all)”.

This is the story of Siwon standing firmly on a popular celebrity stage in front of the whole world. With millions of people watching his every move, judging everything he say and do, he and his Christian friends from SJ – DongHae, SungMin, RyeoWook, EunHyuk, KyuHyun gave an inspiring performance while telling the world how PROUD they are to be God’s children.

Although he is not the lead singer that does everything perfectly, and although he didn’t get the cheer and applause he would’ve got if he did something that was more familiar for the audience. He was strong enough to tell the world about God’s love, because he knows what his purpose is.

The Lord works in mysterious ways doesn’t He; Don’t ever lose Faith! ^^

March 12th, 2010 by Reb

Here’s a recording from a while ago, playing the same piece: Beethoven’s Pathetique Sonata, by Sharon.

This was during a piano lesson one day preparing for her annual “mini-concert”. So it wasn’t a prepared recording, but she did an awesome job!

PS: Sorry about the shakiness, she wasn’t suppose to know I was recording or else she will get nervous =D

Good job girl! ^^

March 6th, 2010 by Reb

I decided to upload this clip because I am extremely proud of my little students.

Here’s Olivia’s attempt at Beethoven’s Pathétique Sonata 2nd Movement. She has only been playing piano for little more than 1 year. So this was a tough piece for her to accomplish, but she did an amazing job!

PS: This is a modified version of Pathetique so it’s only the first 1/3 of the original piece and is simplified for younger players.

December 2nd, 2009 by Reb

Now for the OLDEST song ever! =D

Bryan Adam’s hit song Everything I do (I do it for you) was featured on his 1991 album Waking up the Neighbours and the soundtrack for the film Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991).

Another great work that’s workable on piano and guitar. The sheet music posted here have both arrangements.

Click HERE to download the full sheet music for Everything I do by Bryan Adams in .pdf format.

For a song that’s almost 20 years old, it’s got great lyrics. Have a listen and try the sheet music!

Everything I do (I do It for You) – Bryan Adams

Look into my eyes – you will see
What you mean to me
Search your heart – search your soul
And when you find me there you’ll search no more
Don’t tell me it’s not worth tryin’ for
You can’t tell me it’s not worth dyin’ for
You know it’s true
Everything I do – I do it for you
Look into your heart – you will find
There’s nothin’ there to hide
Take me as I am – take my life
I would give it all – I would sacrifice
Don’t tell me it’s not worth fightin’ for
I can’t help it – there’s nothin’ I want more
Ya know it’s true
Everything I do – I do it for you
There’s no love – like your love
And no other – could give more love
There’s nowhere – unless you’re there
All the time – all the way
Oh – you can’t tell me it’s not worth tryin’ for
I can’t help it – there’s nothin’ I want more
I would fight for you – I’d lie for you
Walk the wire for you – ya I’d die for you
Ya know it’s true
Everything I do – I do it for you

November 29th, 2009 by Reb

Get ready for a TRUE classic!!

Celine Dion’s “My Heart Will Go On”, the theme song of 1997 blockbuster film Titanic, originally release in 1997 on Dion’s album Let’s Talk About Love. It was the best-selling singles of all time, and was the world’s best selling single of 1998. This song also won numerous awards including Record of the Year, Best Female Pop Vocal Performance etc on Grammy Awards of 1999.

Got anything better than this?! Guess not =)

Well here I have 2 versions of this song. One is 11 pages, and the other only 3 pages. They are arranged by different musicians and are slightly different.

Here’s version 1: (11 pages)

Click HERE to download My Heart Will Go On VER1 by Celine Dion in .pdf format.

Version 2: (3 pages)

Click HERE to download My Heart Will Go On VER2 by Celine Dion in .pdf format.

Besides the song itself, I personally love Dion’s performances. Here’s a youtube version of My Heart Will Go On.

Enjoy!!

November 16th, 2009 by Reb

Here is the piano sheet music of “Innocence” by Canadian singer-songwriter Avril Lavigne from her fifth single of her third album The Best Damn Thing. The piano arrangement is simple enough for beginners to enjoy this song. For more advance players, you could follow the chord arrangements and free-style your own! Nothing wrong with a little improvisation eh ^^

PS: Credits goes to Ludy who is the arranger of this wonderful piece.

Click HERE to download the full music sheet of Innocence by our very own Avril Lavigne in .pdf format.

Enjoy!

October 22nd, 2009 by Reb

Now here’s a song that everybody knows. Sort of ancient, but sort of great!

Hero, written produced by American singer Mariah Carey, was recorded in her fourth album, Music Box. This is considered to be one of Carey’s signature songs, and was nominated for the 1995 Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance. Another outstanding singer/songwriter. They just keep rolling along don’t they.

Here’s a version of it for piano and voice, AND guitar. Isn’t this wonderful =)

Click HERE to download the full music sheet of Hero, by Mariah Carey in .pdf format. 

PS: Here is the sneak peak of the first page ONLY, click on the link above for entire music sheet.

October 22nd, 2009 by Reb

Vanessa Lee Carlton, American rock/pop singer, songwriter and pianist. “A Thousand Miles” is probably her best known song from her debut album “Be Not Nobody”. She wrote the song and words herself for this song. Such a talented singer and composing a fabulous song in her debut album. Can you believe that? Singer/Songwriters are so amazingly awesome.

Here is a version of it for piano and voice, one of my favourite combinations for sheet music. PLUS, it has the guitar configurations above the staff too! How much better can it get =).

Click HERE to download “A Thousand Miles”  by Vanessa Carlton in .pdf format

Have a try at this music lovers!

PS: Here is the sneak peak of the first page ONLY, click on the link above for entire music sheet.

October 12th, 2009 by Jon

Inudge is the website that allows you to create your own music right inside a Sound Pattern Matrixes generator.

Just a small demo here on how easy this is to create your own music.

Use your mouse to draw notes on each 16 Step Matrix.

For each Pattern, adjust Volume, Mute, Clear, or set Audio Pan from Left to Right.

Click on the Tempo numbers and click up or down to change the overall Tempo.

Enjoy and have fun creating your own music.