Saturday mornings - the entire campus is still indulged itself in the peaceful sleep, relaxing itself after a wild Friday night of parties and companionship. There cannot be any way that can possibly allow me to enjoy myself more than just a nice, long, relaxing Saturday brunch, by myself or with friends. Saturday is a smooth transition that makes me feel like I can put behind a hectic week and I don't have to think about the next week yet. An omelet, a long conversation recapping what happens during the week or last night, a cup of coffee and a gentle, good-feeling song never fail to mark the beginning of a good weekend.
I usually share songs with my friends during brunch so that they, too, can experience the happy and bubbly feelings of mine. Then I thought, I may as well make this a routine and share with others too, not only the songs but also my emotions.
I usually share songs with my friends during brunch so that they, too, can experience the happy and bubbly feelings of mine. Then I thought, I may as well make this a routine and share with others too, not only the songs but also my emotions.
[1. Mar 13th - Fly me to the Moon]
I came across this song while watching the Korean drama "You're beautiful" and I thought to myself "Man, I have not listened to this song for ages."
Korean dramas are, after all, Korean dramas: funny, sad, happy, depress, melodramatic, romantic. Most of the time I am not a big fan of them but some of them I have to admit that touch my heart and leave me with good feelings. Those Koreans are definitely experts at using music and melody to their advantage. Among other songs in the drama, this song stuck in my head although it was played only once. The version sang by the main actor Taekyung - Jang Geun Seuk was very Korean-style played on piano. The original version, composed in the 50s and performed by Felicia Sanders, Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra, etc. leans toward a jazz style. Westlife redid the song, too, if I remember it right. Utada Hikura also redid this song in 2007 with four different remixes in her single Beautiful World/Kiss & Cry.
My opinion: I just don't get the remix versions by Utada. I like the melody by itself so the remixes just kind of ruin it for me. I like the jazzy music of the original version but definitely, the short and sweet one was the one that stuck in my head. I like the piano and I am a Asian pop fan girl after all.
Korean dramas are, after all, Korean dramas: funny, sad, happy, depress, melodramatic, romantic. Most of the time I am not a big fan of them but some of them I have to admit that touch my heart and leave me with good feelings. Those Koreans are definitely experts at using music and melody to their advantage. Among other songs in the drama, this song stuck in my head although it was played only once. The version sang by the main actor Taekyung - Jang Geun Seuk was very Korean-style played on piano. The original version, composed in the 50s and performed by Felicia Sanders, Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra, etc. leans toward a jazz style. Westlife redid the song, too, if I remember it right. Utada Hikura also redid this song in 2007 with four different remixes in her single Beautiful World/Kiss & Cry.
My opinion: I just don't get the remix versions by Utada. I like the melody by itself so the remixes just kind of ruin it for me. I like the jazzy music of the original version but definitely, the short and sweet one was the one that stuck in my head. I like the piano and I am a Asian pop fan girl after all.
More importantly, though, the lyric is just beautiful.
Fly me to the moon
Fly me to the moon
Let me sing among those stars
Let me see what spring is like
On Jupiter and Mars
In other words, hold my hand
In other words, baby kiss me
Fill my heart with song
Let me sing for ever more
You are all I long for
All I worship and adore
In other words, please be true
In other words, I love you
Here's a song for the radio
Here's a line from the heart
[Az]
Here's a line from the heart
[Az]
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