AOTW [32] : Cobus Potgieter
I’ve always been a girl who adores drums but never had the chance to learn because
a) My dad thinks/wished I should be more feminine – so I was ‘forced’ to learn the Guzheng instead
b) Never had the chance to because not many schools offer drumming lessons – especially when I was from a girl’s school and the only set of drums is for the school’s concert band.
c) Drum sets were too expensive back then as a ‘hobby’ and it’s too noisy to keep at home – my mom would probably keep the drum set and throw me out..or hopefully the other way round.
When I first had the chance to fiddle around with the drums was in polytechnic while the boys had their jamming sessions. Sadly, I didn’t manage to find that passion or time to learn drums proper but I certainly still love drums (and drummers) alot.
So here’s Cobus Potgieter with one of my favourite song in Kelly Clarkson’s album ‘All I Ever Wanted’ – ” My Life Would Suck Without You”. Looks alil crazy but totally cool stuff I say ! Try to stay on beyond the 2 mins point !
I thought he put in quite abit effort to edit his videos at least, if you’re not a fan of drums. If all else fails, Kelly Clarkson is singing ? Hur.
My Life Would Suck Without You
Guess this means you’re sorry
You’re standing at my door
Guess this means you take back
All you said before
Like how much you wanted
Anyone but me
Said you’d never come back
But here you are again
‘Cause we belong together now, yeah
Forever united here somehow, yeah
You got a piece of me
And honestly,
My life (my life) would suck (would suck) without you
Maybe I was stupid for telling you goodbye
Maybe I was wrong for tryin’ to pick a fight
I know that I’ve got issues
But you’re pretty messed up too
Either way, I found out I’m nothing without you
‘Cause we belong together now, yeah
Forever united here somehow, yeah
You got a piece of me
And honestly,
My life (my life) would suck (would suck) without you
Being with you
Is so disfunctional
I really shouldn’t miss you
But I can’t let you go
Oh yeah
‘Cause we belong together now, yeah
Forever united here somehow, yeah
You got a piece of me
And honestly,
My life (my life) would suck (would suck) without you
‘Cause we belong together now, yeah
Forever united here somehow, yeah
You got a piece of me
And honestly,
My life (my life) would suck (would suck) without you
AOTW [4] : Yiruma
My family focus on the arts and music education alot while we’re growing up as kids. My sister had organ lessons (which she still plays with only her right hand) and drawing lessons. I’m probably jack of all trades,master of none – I was in the Keyboard Ensemble, Guitar club in secondary school and Guzheng lessons since the age of 9. Not forgetting those here and there flute,monochord zither,recorder,drums lessons I had as well.
I really admire those who had piano lessons since young (somehow I just can’t play the piano as well as I can with the Guzheng), I think the music coming from the instrument is just…romantic. I remember how I struggled with a song (Marriage D’ Amor) just to impress someone I used to like. (HAHA) Sadly, that’s the one and only song I can still play with my stiff fingers.
I came across Yiruma and his solo pieces, totally smitten ! I think a good instrumental piece is one that really brings out the emotions in you and reflecting on things that are happening around you. Alot of good pianist out there, but his music really attracted me.
Here’s one that I really like, “River Flows in You”
P.S : Since it’s all about Yiruma AND music today, tributes to Michael Jackson aka King of Pop as well. (Featuring Yiruma’s “Kiss the Rain”. RIP MJ.
