Tag Archives: music

Time in a Bottle by Jim Croce

Posted on October 21, 2022 by bookjunkie

I have been obsessed by this song from 1973 lately. It has the perfect haunting melody, and most poignantly beautiful lyrics. Poetry in fact. In my opinion, pure genious. I feel every single word and you will too, if you … Continue reading →

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The Outfield – Your Love

Posted on November 29, 2013 by bookjunkie

I’m crazy about this song right now  – Your Love by The Outfield. And reminds me how I  loved the 80’s. A good time to be a teen. The era of the big hair, areobics and ridiculous shoulder pads. So … Continue reading →

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The Little Things in Life & Happiness

Posted on November 12, 2013 by bookjunkie

I find that when I write I tend to appreciate the little things in life more. When you don’t record things down they tend to get lost and you don’t appreciate them as fully. Well for me at least. I … Continue reading →

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4 Things: Finding Happiness in the Supposedly Mundane

Posted on September 28, 2012 by bookjunkie

I was thinking about happiness and how I could find it without spending any money or leaving my house. 1. Well one thing I know for sure that would make me happy is if I successfully organize all my stuff … Continue reading →

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National Night

Posted on August 27, 2012 by bookjunkie

A witty satirical music video by Mentos which makes fun of our government’s anxiety that Singaporeans are not producing enough babies. To me it also might be poking fun at sexist rap videos (I take it that way or some … Continue reading →

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Moonrise Kingdom

Posted on August 2, 2012 by bookjunkie

Another wonderful movie I would recommend. Again, I greatly appreciate the loving attention to detail. Set in 1965, the musical score (Benjamin Britten’s Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra) brought back memories. I think this must have been played both … Continue reading →

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Gardens by the Bay: Cosy Nooks with Nice Views

Posted on July 9, 2012 by bookjunkie

Before we got the tickets for the Domes, we walked around and we were impressed by the cool benches. Those I admit were beautiful. Shaped like crocodiles or just slabs of wood. I was real happy to find that I … Continue reading →

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Jason Mraz in Singapore

Posted on June 29, 2012 by bookjunkie

Jason Mraz gives such a heartfelt interview. The best I’ve seen in a long time. [youtube]MQQLBw_Rp0o&feature=g-u-u[/youtube] He came across to me as zen, laid back, thoughtful and intelligent. I always thought he was a lot younger, but he just turned … Continue reading →

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I’ve Been So Distracted Lately

Posted on April 27, 2012 by bookjunkie

I feel a bit embarrassed to confess this, but I have been struggling with Murakami’s 1Q84. And to think I call myself a bookjunkie. I like his writing style, but when it comes to content, I cannot relate to his … Continue reading →

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Love Watching Whitney Houston’s Live Performances on YouTube

Posted on February 18, 2012 by bookjunkie

I am just mesmerized watching Whitney Houston’s old live performances on YouTube. Here’s a live performance of ‘How Will I Know’ from 1985. Makes me wish I had gone for one of her concerts. [youtube]v1arqe3MGtc&feature=related[/youtube] And boy was she a … Continue reading →

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3 Brilliant Movies: Drive, Melancholia & Blue Valentine

Posted on January 9, 2012 by bookjunkie

You must watch Drive. I was riveted throughout. Very impressed by Ryan Gosling’s performance and I think he deserves an Oscar. I am usually terrified of violence as I tend to get nightmares but some movies are so good I … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year to my Family & Blogging Buddies (with music from ABBA)

Posted on January 1, 2012 by bookjunkie

Thank you for sticking by this little blog and reading. ABBA’s Happy New Year is hands down my favourite New Year song. It’s melancholic and even though I am unusually buzzing and happy right now I still love it. New … Continue reading →

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The Noose Christmas Music Video

Posted on December 27, 2011 by bookjunkie

[youtube]Kkyan-IprJs[/youtube] Think you’ll only get it if you understand Singlish.

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Carpenters: It’s Christmas Time

Posted on December 23, 2011 by bookjunkie

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Soon CDs will be Antiques

Posted on December 23, 2011 by bookjunkie

Wanted this Bob Dylan CD but didn’t get it in the end. These days we only get a few songs from an album rather than the whole CD, for a lot less. With iTunes, CDs are becoming relics. I remember … Continue reading →

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Tea for the Tillerman by Cat Stevens

Posted on December 14, 2011 by bookjunkie

I have this song stuck in my head. Brilliant pick by Ricky Gervais and it appears at the end credits of one of my favourite shows Extras. I love comedies that are intelligent, poignant and more like real life. I … Continue reading →

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80’s Rock Ballads: Love of a Lifetime by Firehouse

Posted on November 16, 2011 by bookjunkie

I was a teen of the 80’s and I think there’s nothing sweeter than an 80’s rock ballad.  So many incredible ballads and it was all about the melodies.  The music video was deliciously cheesy but back then it was … Continue reading →

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Michael Buble Christmas Songs

Posted on November 3, 2011 by bookjunkie

Feeling fatigued and lacking inspiration. Was wondering how to fill this hole in the blog, when I saw this on YouTube. I know it’s a bit early, but who doesn’t love Christmas songs? They are always filled with so much … Continue reading →

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Little Eliana Narvaez of Reality Changers Always Makes me Smile

Posted on October 5, 2011 by bookjunkie

I have featured a video of her 6 year old sister Alexa, singing with dad, but Eliana Narvaez very often steals the show. She is just so darn cute and smart for a 2 year old. A little lawyer in … Continue reading →

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Home by Edward Sharp and the Magnetic Zeros (& Little Alexa on Ellen)

Posted on September 27, 2011 by bookjunkie

This blog is about Singapore, but I do often feel compelled to talk about things that move me, that come from outside this tiny island. Lately I have been moved by the song Home by Edward Sharp and the Magnetic … Continue reading →

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Grief & Healing: Fix You by Coldplay

Posted on September 14, 2011 by bookjunkie

A song that spoke to me when I was pining for my dad, was ‘Fix You’.  It was no surprise to learn that Chris Martin wrote the song for his wife after she was shattered by her father’s death. It … Continue reading →

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Sharon Au is Adorable in the 2011 Official NDP Music Video

Posted on August 10, 2011 by bookjunkie

[youtube]VIgoiKKa9_E[/youtube] The song is called ‘In a Heart Beat’ and it’s cheesy as usual, but there’s no denying that Sharon Au was adorable as the mum in the video. I also liked the nostalgia of the kids eating satay. The … Continue reading →

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