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.....

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

Sketches

Sketched 2 pics.  One is Alex from the comic Xventure.  




The other is a samurai ready to to strike.   For this pix, the challenge for me is how to show that the right leg is stepping forward.





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Tuesday, September 16, 2025

燈籠走一走 - Mark Leong

An original composition for the Autumn Festival.





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Monday, September 1, 2025

冇問題 - Mark Leong

An original canto-blues.

The emphasis is on family, friends and carrying on with life despite life's many challenges.

You can download the score for the guitar solo here.

The score for the keyboard solo is here.







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Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Sketches

Did some sketches with my grandson.  

He did these:



I did this:








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Wednesday, August 6, 2025

National Day Event 2025

Performed at a National Day event with a fellow busker.



















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Sunday, July 6, 2025

Jay's Guitar - Mark Leong

A original country blues song - Jay's Guitar.

Guitar solo transcript: Here

Keyboard solo transcript:  Here

Lyrics:

Jay's Guitar

Jay plays the guitar, he plays it like a pro
Jay plays the guitar, he plays it like a pro
Sometimes you can see him see him on the road

Jay plays the guitar, he plays it like a pro
Jay plays the guitar, he plays it like a pro
When he plays, people say "What a show".

Jay plays the guitar, he plays it like a pro
Jay plays the guitar, he plays it like a pro
When he stops, people say "Oh no".



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Tuesday, July 1, 2025

The Legend Of Lava Cluck - Mark Leong

Took inspiration from the Lava Chicken song in the Minecraft movie and composed this song.

Also did the digital art.  Background is generated by ChatGPT.




The Legend of Lava Cluck 

I strolled into Chicky's with hunger to fight
The menu said "Danger" in bold red and white
I laughed at the warning, so fearless and proud
'Til that chicken arrived, like a ghost in a shroud

I took one bite in, my soul took flight
My tongue screamed curses, deep into the night
Sweat on my brow, tears down my cheek
The chicken just grinned, too spicy to speak

Chorus

Oh spicy fried chicken, destroyer of men
You fooled my once, you'll fool me again
A crispy seduction, a fiery fate
But Lord, I love how you incinerate

But I'll be back again for that lava plate


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