small alley: May 2015

About this blog

The name of this blog is small alley. As in an alley, I hope to post a variety of things that I find interesting and as you walk through the alley, you would find things that you like.

I have posted some songs that I wrote. I am not a great singer. I sing and play the guitar purely for fun and I hope people who thinks they can't sing can be inspired by me. No former singing lessons and no former guitar training. Just pure fun......

The recording is also done at home with a drum machine and one guitar through a small amp. The sound file has been touched up slightly by removing the noise. Otherwise the songs are as original as it gets.

I practise Taiji regularly. For me, it is a great exercise requiring control of mind and body to perform well and for it to be enjoyable. You can get more videos of Taiji from YouTube.

Other posts include places and events that I think are interesting and more important, which I have time to upload.

Enjoy your walk through this small alley.....

Saturday, May 2, 2015

Lovers' Concerto, I'll Never Find Another You

Some songs that I arranged.

Lovers' Concerto

I'll Never Find Another You

Jane Walk on 1st May 2015 around Queenstown area

On 1st May 2015, my wife and I participated in a Jane Walk event hosted by my son, Daniel. The walk took us around Queenstown - the first new town in Singapore.

We saw some of the first HDB flats, the first sport complex and gain insights into the way the town was built.

During the tour, one nice lady even allowed us to view his new flat - flat she acquired when her old flat was due to be demolished and rebuilt. There are really nice people in Singapore.

I felt that the area has evolved into a really nice "kampong (village)" atmosphere. However certain the neighborhood centre is being targeted for upgrading. Hopefully the atmosphere and ethos of the place can be preserved.