small alley: May 2016

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.....

Sunday, May 22, 2016

Two Beatles songs that I arranged.

My arrangement of 2 songs by the Beatles.

Can't Buy Me Love

Hard Days Night

Trip to Pulau Ubin

I revisited Pulau Ubin with my wife on 22nd May 2016. I used to visit the island when I was young as my maternal grandparents lived there. My mother was born there.

The island has now become sort of a tourist attraction due to its "kampong" lifestyle which still exist.

I spoke with 2 persons there and they know who my grandfather was. Sadly my grandfather's house has been demolished.

One thing that I did not realised was that there is a German Girl Temple on the island. You can Google the Internet for the story.

To get to the island, you need to take a bum-boat from the Changi ferry terminal. Things on the island is a bit more expensive compared to the mainland but I felt that the price is worth paying if it helps to keep the place going.

For me it is nice to note that it is the traditional kampong areas on the island that is flourishing. Other modern facilities seem to be "out of business".