I've watched one of David Choi's videos on YouTube yesterday, and he explained a lot about his knowledge of record deals. Yes, a recording contract would be AMAZING for me, and it'll be like a dream come true, but for now, I think I should start writing and recording songs on my own. Who knows, I could make a music video and album too...
Problem is, I don't have any of those professional music and voice recording stuff, so I have no idea how I'm going to pull this off. If you know someone who does, that'll be really awesome if I can get someone to help me with this. I have the piano, and I'll sing, but I don't have the equipment D=
Also considering on learning to play guitar. My friends say once you know piano, guitar will be easy. I hope so. Anyone wanna teach me?
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
More covers up... should I be doing more?
I posted a bunch more piano covers and singing covers that I can't count. You can check them out on my YouTube account tacevangelist.
The question is, should I be doing more covers? Some people from my school are making really bad comments. Or are they just haters? Feeling insecure, but opinions guys! If you have an opinion, please let me know.
The question is, should I be doing more covers? Some people from my school are making really bad comments. Or are they just haters? Feeling insecure, but opinions guys! If you have an opinion, please let me know.
Friday, August 20, 2010
Three singing covers up!
I've done three singing covers yesterday, all in the time of one hour and all on a day of a tired voice =.=" The songs are Remembrance (Matt Maher), The House You're Building (Audrey Assad), and You Raise Me Up (Josh Groban) [SHORT].
My username is tacevangelist, if you want to check out those videos. I'll be posting more piano and singing stuff in the next couple days.
18 days left until school...
Thursday, August 19, 2010
First two piano covers up!
Yes, I've posted my first two piano covers on YouTube under my new account, tacevangelist. This account will have videos of my piano AND SINGING covers. (not singing yet, but soon!)
And so now I continue on my singing dream. Until next time!
19 more days until school...
And so now I continue on my singing dream. Until next time!
19 more days until school...
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Singing and music...
A random reflection on music and singing...
But before that... I think it's pretty fun coming up with arrangements on the piano for my favorite Christian songs. I've made a couple arrangements, but of course I didn't write any of them down. For some reason, I really don't like writing the little notes on the staff... LOL. I've done arrangements for "Your Love is Extravagant", "Heart of Worship", "Everything is Yours (Audrey Assad)", "I Could Sing of Your Love Forever", and "Jesus My Everything", the best of my arrangements being "Your Love is Extravagant." I'm thinking of posting these arrangements on my piano covers and singing covers account, tacevangelist (nothing there yet...) When I do make sure you guys tell me what you think! All of the arrangements are in C =D
Now the reflection.
To me, music has a way of expressing meanings and feelings that sometimes, cannot be expressed through words. Music can convey a feeling, and even someone who does not understand the language of the lyrics, they can still have a feel a feeling through the melody of the song; sad, happy, angry, joyful.
Singing makes me feel free, when I sing I escape to a world where there are only the lyrics, and in the case of Christian music, God. Singing makes me feel good and free.
I love music. Thank the Lord for music!
From your prospective singer/songwriter; until next time!
Monday, August 16, 2010
YouTube Covers!
Yes. So I've temporarily stopped writing the song "Wish You Were Here" and will resume when I feel the time is write.
To pursue my unrealistic goal of being a singer/songwriter I will first post YouTube covers. If you have any good songs or suggestions, let me know.
I've also tried playing "Your Love is Extravagant" on the piano and came up with a pretty good arrangement. I guess I'll continue playing other songs and creating my own arrangment and key that I'm comfortable singing =D
Until next time!
To pursue my unrealistic goal of being a singer/songwriter I will first post YouTube covers. If you have any good songs or suggestions, let me know.
I've also tried playing "Your Love is Extravagant" on the piano and came up with a pretty good arrangement. I guess I'll continue playing other songs and creating my own arrangment and key that I'm comfortable singing =D
Until next time!
Sunday, August 15, 2010
YouthLeader Reflection
YouthLeader has been such an amazing experience, that I can’t even begin to describe even half of it. I guess a good place to start (or talk about) are my favorite experiences or events.
The meals were amazing, totally appreciate the awesome cooks who work so hard so we can fill our bellies… to that I’m truly grateful. The meals were delicious by the way! There were many choices of food every meal so that we can definitely have something we like. Oh, and don’t forget the unique graces!!!
Another of my favorite parts of YouthLeader are the people. At first, I thought there’ll be like a million people, but it turned out there were only forty-seven people, so a small group is a perfect way to start getting to meet new people. The best part is that we all have one thing in common – GOD! To God I am truly grateful for all the people here. They are all so nice… and basically you can talk to anyone and you’re bound to get smiles and laughs. It was especially interesting to learn about where everyone was from.
A challenging experience I had was leading the night social with five people on Tuesday. A ‘social’ is exactly what it sounds like, playing games and activities to get to know each other. What was crazy was that six people – totally never met each other before – could come together and pull something like this off. Well, I guess if we work together and we have God, amazing things can happen.
Yes, MR. SIU, we did talk about you! We met a couple STA guy/gals and instantly one topic in common: “Do you know Paul – Mr. Siu?” We miss you, oh and the rest of the YMs too.
We are learning tons of stuff here, for example, principle-centered living, proactive leadership, communication skills, and of course, following the most important person in our lives: JESUS (a.k.a. GOD!!!)
Thursday night we had "date night" and that was a kind of interesting thing to do. Basically the girls had to ask a guy out, and since there were more guys than girls some girls had to ask two guys, which was sort of embarrassing? Well, anyways, it was kind of fun and dinner was delicious too. Following that we had the most important celebration in the Catholic faith: Mass. I was reading the first reading, and the Mass went pretty smoothly, considering we only had one hour to prepare it. The most touching part was during the Sign of Peace, when we went around and hugged and shook hands with everyone at YouthLeader. It was so touching and nice!
The last day was also a fun, but sad one. There were email lists floating around, and I was doing a signature sheet. At the end, we "presented" a gift that was given to us that we will try to use for the community, and I gave the gift of joy and enthusiasm. We finished off the last prayer with the presentation of a crucifix for everyone. In the final sign of peace, there was crying, red eyes, hugs, and shaking hands. It was such a touching moment, and we promised each other that we WILL change the world, and we will reunite in the future.
What a great experience. I will always remember such a touching camp that I had shared with 50 other people. Once again, thank you God, for making this experience so much more meaningful and enjoyable.
YouthLeader 2010 Logo!
The meals were amazing, totally appreciate the awesome cooks who work so hard so we can fill our bellies… to that I’m truly grateful. The meals were delicious by the way! There were many choices of food every meal so that we can definitely have something we like. Oh, and don’t forget the unique graces!!!
Another of my favorite parts of YouthLeader are the people. At first, I thought there’ll be like a million people, but it turned out there were only forty-seven people, so a small group is a perfect way to start getting to meet new people. The best part is that we all have one thing in common – GOD! To God I am truly grateful for all the people here. They are all so nice… and basically you can talk to anyone and you’re bound to get smiles and laughs. It was especially interesting to learn about where everyone was from.
A challenging experience I had was leading the night social with five people on Tuesday. A ‘social’ is exactly what it sounds like, playing games and activities to get to know each other. What was crazy was that six people – totally never met each other before – could come together and pull something like this off. Well, I guess if we work together and we have God, amazing things can happen.
Yes, MR. SIU, we did talk about you! We met a couple STA guy/gals and instantly one topic in common: “Do you know Paul – Mr. Siu?” We miss you, oh and the rest of the YMs too.
We are learning tons of stuff here, for example, principle-centered living, proactive leadership, communication skills, and of course, following the most important person in our lives: JESUS (a.k.a. GOD!!!)
Thursday night we had "date night" and that was a kind of interesting thing to do. Basically the girls had to ask a guy out, and since there were more guys than girls some girls had to ask two guys, which was sort of embarrassing? Well, anyways, it was kind of fun and dinner was delicious too. Following that we had the most important celebration in the Catholic faith: Mass. I was reading the first reading, and the Mass went pretty smoothly, considering we only had one hour to prepare it. The most touching part was during the Sign of Peace, when we went around and hugged and shook hands with everyone at YouthLeader. It was so touching and nice!
The last day was also a fun, but sad one. There were email lists floating around, and I was doing a signature sheet. At the end, we "presented" a gift that was given to us that we will try to use for the community, and I gave the gift of joy and enthusiasm. We finished off the last prayer with the presentation of a crucifix for everyone. In the final sign of peace, there was crying, red eyes, hugs, and shaking hands. It was such a touching moment, and we promised each other that we WILL change the world, and we will reunite in the future.
What a great experience. I will always remember such a touching camp that I had shared with 50 other people. Once again, thank you God, for making this experience so much more meaningful and enjoyable.
YouthLeader 2010 Logo! Thursday, August 5, 2010
Screenplay and Songwriting!
Yes, I found more stuff to do this summer! Firstly, I have begun songwriting! I know since I'm so inexperienced that this will be pretty challenging, and it IS. I spent the past hour (I think...) writing a verse and a chorus for the first song I'm writing, "Wish You Were Here" on the piano. Wow. So challenging. I haven't had a left hand yet, just the melody on the right hand. Looking back, I don't think I'll be able to play this again, I made it too complicated >_<
As for the YouTube series: we will be doing it! I'm writing Season One right now, which will be ten episodes. It will talk about two fraternal twins at home during the summer doing all kinds of random stuff every episode. Season Two will focus more on back to school and stuff.
TAKE IT FROM THOMAS ARCHIE CHAN'S BLOG FIRST: THE NAME OF THE SERIES! I haven't told anyone yet except for my fellow co-director Paulo Dancel, but now, if you're reading this, you will find out! With Phoenix Productions, the series will be called... Justin & John. OK, so don't tell anyone!
Here is the logo (I made it in like, five minutes, so it's kind of bad.)
So yeah! Hope you sort of like it. Hope this thing is able to take flight! Our first YouTube series! Goodie! So excited.
YOUTH LEADER COUNTDOWN: 4 days
Until next time! See ya!
As for the YouTube series: we will be doing it! I'm writing Season One right now, which will be ten episodes. It will talk about two fraternal twins at home during the summer doing all kinds of random stuff every episode. Season Two will focus more on back to school and stuff.
TAKE IT FROM THOMAS ARCHIE CHAN'S BLOG FIRST: THE NAME OF THE SERIES! I haven't told anyone yet except for my fellow co-director Paulo Dancel, but now, if you're reading this, you will find out! With Phoenix Productions, the series will be called... Justin & John. OK, so don't tell anyone!
Here is the logo (I made it in like, five minutes, so it's kind of bad.)
So yeah! Hope you sort of like it. Hope this thing is able to take flight! Our first YouTube series! Goodie! So excited.YOUTH LEADER COUNTDOWN: 4 days
Until next time! See ya!
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Making the most of the rest of the summer...
Yes, I'm off to Youth Leader 2010 in six days! But thinking about August just reminds me of how fast the summer is ending.
So right now I'm trying the make the most of it. I know The One Ingredient Mystery is still in its planning stages as we cannot gather all nine people together on one day to film, but I'm thinking that maybe a mini YouTube series wouldn't be too hard to do. We'll get a small cast together of like three or four main characters, and get "guest stars", and make it like a short comedy, a nice little treat for someone to watch at the end of the day or when they're bored or something. It's not a bad idea.
However, I'll need ideas for storylines and plot and such... and that's going to take a while. Like, different plots per episode, but the same character structure and maybe a BIG plot running through the entire show... but a theme and a motivator would be VERY helpful.
If you've got any ideas, email me at thomas.a.chan777@gmail.com or email Phoenix Productions at vc.phoenixproductions@gmail.com.
The summer is flying away quick! And I hope this idea can take off, and that we will give it the wings to fly... ^^
Well anyways, did I talk too much already? Like David Archuleta, I am born a ramblin' man as well =D
IDEAS, IDEAS! WANTED: IDEAS! INSPIRATION! ANYTHING THAT YOU CAN SUGGEST TO PHOENIX PRODUCTIONS!
So right now I'm trying the make the most of it. I know The One Ingredient Mystery is still in its planning stages as we cannot gather all nine people together on one day to film, but I'm thinking that maybe a mini YouTube series wouldn't be too hard to do. We'll get a small cast together of like three or four main characters, and get "guest stars", and make it like a short comedy, a nice little treat for someone to watch at the end of the day or when they're bored or something. It's not a bad idea.
However, I'll need ideas for storylines and plot and such... and that's going to take a while. Like, different plots per episode, but the same character structure and maybe a BIG plot running through the entire show... but a theme and a motivator would be VERY helpful.
If you've got any ideas, email me at thomas.a.chan777@gmail.com or email Phoenix Productions at vc.phoenixproductions@gmail.com.
The summer is flying away quick! And I hope this idea can take off, and that we will give it the wings to fly... ^^
Well anyways, did I talk too much already? Like David Archuleta, I am born a ramblin' man as well =D
IDEAS, IDEAS! WANTED: IDEAS! INSPIRATION! ANYTHING THAT YOU CAN SUGGEST TO PHOENIX PRODUCTIONS!
Sunday, August 1, 2010
Hello August! (and my 50th Post!!!)
Hello August! My first post of this month, and coincidentally, my 50th post overall. YAY!
Currently, I am experimenting with different colors of fonts. It's pretty fun!
LOL, sorry. Quick glance at possible events in August!
August 9-13, 2010 - Youth Leader 2010 Training Conference =D Can't wait, wonder what's in store =D
Now for the possible other events:
Trip to Seattle - Yes again. My cousins are getting passports so they want to go with us to Seattle Premium Outlets =D
Trip to Kelowna - dunno if we're still going. We used to go, dunno if cousins are planning to go or not...
Pick up books at Bookroom - not necessarily a highlight... but it still must be done for GRADE 10 =D
Well... and also thanks to Uncle Kei for buying David Archuleta's Christmas album for me! It's in the mail and commiinngggggggg.... Can't wait to listen to Christmas from the Heart in the middle of August! Well... maybe in a couple months. But very excited =D
David Archuleta's sophomore album Other Side of Down is coming out October 5 too! Before it was supposed to come out six days before my birthday, but oh well, late birthday presents work too =D
So tired of changing different colors! But it was fun. Anyways, until next time, see ya! More jogging and running and soccer tomorrow. Yippee!~
Currently, I am experimenting with different colors of fonts. It's pretty fun!
LOL, sorry. Quick glance at possible events in August!
August 9-13, 2010 - Youth Leader 2010 Training Conference =D Can't wait, wonder what's in store =D
Now for the possible other events:
Trip to Seattle - Yes again. My cousins are getting passports so they want to go with us to Seattle Premium Outlets =D
Trip to Kelowna - dunno if we're still going. We used to go, dunno if cousins are planning to go or not...
Pick up books at Bookroom - not necessarily a highlight... but it still must be done for GRADE 10 =D
Well... and also thanks to Uncle Kei for buying David Archuleta's Christmas album for me! It's in the mail and commiinngggggggg.... Can't wait to listen to Christmas from the Heart in the middle of August! Well... maybe in a couple months. But very excited =D
David Archuleta's sophomore album Other Side of Down is coming out October 5 too! Before it was supposed to come out six days before my birthday, but oh well, late birthday presents work too =D
So tired of changing different colors! But it was fun. Anyways, until next time, see ya! More jogging and running and soccer tomorrow. Yippee!~
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