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Saturday, September 23, 2006

I've just watched Singapore's most successful musical--Forbidden City: Portrait of an empress.

This has got to be my first time watching a performance at the Esplanade, and enjoying the quality sound system and the classy facade.

This musical is currently playing for its 3rd run, back by popular demand after performing in 2002, 2003. And it will very likely embark on a world tour in the near future. And with just one week till its last staging on 30 Sept, its still Full House tonight.

I reckon that most are drawn by Kit Chan's strongly powerful and clear vocals, which attracted resounding applause. Nevertheless, the other leading angmoh actress and angmoh actor, were both great as well. The story of Empress Dowager Cixi, was told through the eyes of an American painter, who was invited to paint a portrait of Cixi. She was able to uncover the deepest untold secrets of Cixi, the side of her that the world doesnt know. It shows the 'truth' beneath her tyrant reputation, depicting her of a woman who yearns to be loved and a mother who fights for her son.

2 humourous figures appear in the show now and then--Hossan Leong and Sebastian Tan, and they served to lighten the atmosphere with their witty narration and comical actions. And i thought the props and costumes were nice too. I really applaud Dick Lee for producing a musical of such quality, and the effort by the entire cast. Of course, the musicians that put up all the wonderful music pieces won my heart as well. I have an affinity for music played using Chinese instruments (zhong guo feng), and hence some of the music really made me mesmerized in them.

All in all, i was satisfied with it. This is even though I was sitting on the 3rd storey, and was quite unable to see the emotions and expressions on the cast's faces. But, everything else compensated for that, and i feel that, spending time and money on this show was definitely justifiable.

That's taken from my seat.

Now, with whom did i have the honour to watch it with?

That's Wenjian.

That's Changfang.

And Eric as well. Eric bought the soundtrack cd immediately after the musical. Hopefully he is kind enough to lend me the soundtrack when we meet again. OK?

人生是黑白的.
11:58 PM <3

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Friday, September 22, 2006

梁静茹 [亲亲]

Ever since the full version of the song was released Asia-wide on wednesday, the number of times i've listened to it has broken 3-digit times!! It goes to show how much of a Fish fan i am!

人生是黑白的.
11:46 PM <3

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Monday, September 18, 2006

i know i should be sleeping by now.
its 1245am, and there's still guard duty tonight (monday).

Heck, i'll go pack my bag soon.

i just wanna know,

IS anyone interested to watch The Forbidden City, the musical starring our home-grown Kit Chan?

人生是黑白的.
12:44 AM <3

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Sunday, September 17, 2006

we had sqd lunch yet again for the second consecutive sunday, but the turnout this time round was better than last week's 10. Looks like our dear SAFOS holder, Jinfeng's face is big huh. we had a stomach-bursting lunch at BillyBomber's, and then had afternoon tea (or rather, afternoon coffee) at starbucks, a treat by that lucky chap. And a game of pool followed, and its still back to the noob-y me to rely solely on luck to get the balls in...

All in all, its always nice to meet up with friends and get updates of how everyone's doing. Not surprisingly, some of the gals have gotten themselves attached already, with Uni life only started a few weeks ago. Our squad guys really pale in such progress, but well, it is not without a reason, considering our current social circle.

Anyway, jinfeng will be flying off at night on the 29th, so if you are free, do make it down to the airport. And to my squadmates: Happy advanced 38th (hopefully i didnt get this wrong) monthiversary.

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Top 5 songs in playlist:

1.(-) 亲亲(1分种试听版) [梁静茹]
2.(-) 夜的第七章 [周杰伦]
3.(-) 菊花台 [周杰伦]
4.(3) 千里之外 [周杰伦+费玉清]
5.(-) 退后 [周杰伦]

人生是黑白的.
9:45 PM <3

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