People are not meant to change ‘cos it destroys who they truly are and that, is unattractive.

A similarly twisted friend made me realise that the dark deeds we commit are meant to make the good people look good. So, in retrospect, we help, in our twisted little ways, to make the (boring half of the) world a better place.

Now the conscience sits better. Ah, who am I kidding? I tossed out my conscience ages ago. No one needs that kind of burden. Morals. Pffftt. At this day and age, it’s not really worth it. So… stick to the rules people. The ones you break so well and still look fabulous. La Vie Boheme. 

The hedonistic cynic is back y’all… (New hair and all)

P.S, Moontanning around the island at silly o’clock does weird things to the mind, but I like it.

P.P.S, Plotting evil plans with evil friends puts a smile to my face.

The lesbian singer is pleased that she did ContraDiction (again). Part of Indignation… ContraDiction V, curated by Dominic Chua, Ng Yi-Sheng and Jasmine Seah (Magnolia Superhero) is the literary branch of the yearly local LGBT festival.

I was particularly fond of Jasmine’s “The Shape of Things to Come” and Tania de Rozario’s “My Jericho”. Both blew me away, suitably so. 

The delivery of Jas’ poem in her sexy voice (and shiny shoes – Millie & Millicent) gave it an extra oomph, convincing me that “…if as they say, that love is endless then we will be endless…” Sweet.

Also present for the event is my favourite munchkin, Amanda Tee who sang us two songs. Not underaged anymore but still oh-so-cute in her royal blue shirt and long and somewhat girlish locks, she rocked. (I shall need to hijack a picture from Munchkin #2, Nicole’s collection).

My contribution this year, are two pre-arranged tracks that will be included in the upcoming album (It Could Be So Easy). The two very sing-along-able songs are “No One Ever Told Me” (hear it on www.myspace.com/judotter) and “Something Like” (will be featured in a future podcast in time to come).

There are a few things that I’m lining up for the rest of 2009. One of which is a project that Tara has graciously agreed to be my partner in crime for. A project she fondly refers to as “The Vagazine”. I think it’s got to do with her obsession with words beginning with the letter ‘V’. You know, ‘V’ for… va va voom. *grins*

2009 has been a year of adventures, truly. I quote my last blog entry from 2008. The one anticipating 2009.

“2009. I’m not entirely sure what I’m expecting of it. However, I’m pretty sure the challenges will be at an astronomical level. The plans are all laid out, fresh and waiting to be conquered. This bird’s eye view of the big picture is overwhelmingly daunting.”

So there. I KNEW 2009 would be an interestingly challenging year.

First of all, I fell in love. (Quite an unexpected turn of events for the patron grinch for love.)

AND, I would very much like to release the second album this year, despite my immense distaste for deadlines, it would be nice to make it a 2009 album. “It Could Be So Easy” is clearly not that easy when it’s being produced by the most anal retentive music producer I know.

Also… I’m lining up some upcoming live gigs. Shall update more details when everything is set in stone and when blood oaths have been made. I’ll tell all. *winks*

I am, with her hand in mine, excited, about the shape of things to come.

Okay, here’s what you do.
1) Plug in a trusty pair of kickass headphones.
2) Put it over your humble ears.
3) Shut the world out.
4) Click play.
5) Listen.

Listen how her intricately arranged vocals pan smoothly from left to right and if the song doesn’t melt like chocolate in your ears, you probably need a better pair of headphones. But still, make sure to look out for that sharp intake of breath coming from yourself (a slight yelp might occur) by the end of the video.

She does it again. Immi, as I like to call her. (Yes, we’re that tight, she just doesn’t know it.) has once again made history with her ingenious beats and absofuckinglutely awesome arrangement.

She sets the bar high. Some people make music, some people don’t. Imogen Heap makes music that’s almost better than sex (according to some cultures).

Come 24th of August, I shall troop to the record store to get myself a copy of “Ellipse” when it’s released. I’m so excited I might pee in my pants. Can’t wait! (To get her CD, not pee in my pants.)

Happy One Month Baby.
I love you.