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, August 20, 2025

Sketches

Did some sketches with my grandson.  

He did these:



I did this:








Wednesday, August 6, 2025

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".



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


Thursday, June 5, 2025

不问天 不问命

I composed the cantonese lyrics for this song which is based on a popular hokkien song by 翁立友 - 我问天






不问天 不问命
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穿过风雨路   有欢也有怒
在风雨中     继续前步

你我不同路    各有各的路
我会勇敢面对 唔怕再起舞

世界多变千    不信命运去斗战
靠着双手继续  去向前


我不问天 不问命  我心早已确定
各志千里  命运总要靠自己

不问天 不问命  我心早已确定
要脚踏實地  继续向前行千里

从前个我  尝过几多风雨泪
不知不觉岁月已匆匆静去