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thedailywhat: One Of These Things Is Not Like The Others of the...

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 20:02:22 -0500

One Of These Things Is Not Like The Others of the Day: Hint: It’s the one with the cover story about how it’s completely okay, if not beneficial, to feel unease about future uncertainties, as opposed to, say, riot in the streets until sh*t gets done.

Sadly, this is a fairly common occurrence.

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Pictured: (left) Adam Sakiyama, (right) Gordon Sheard. Photo by:...

Mon, 02 May 2011 00:40:05 -0400

Pictured: (left) Adam Sakiyama, (right) Gordon Sheard. Photo by: Grant W. Martin Photography

Some of my more loyal followers have probably heard, but I was tremendously honoured this school year to receive the “Dave Stillwell Arranging Award”. It’s one of the few awards given out by Humber that recognizes specifically achievement in arranging / composition. While I was proud of my course assignments in general, I feel a significant reason that I received this award was due to the work on my musical.

I’d like to repeat the sentiment I said when I received the reward, which is that I would not have been able to even attempt Soon I WIll Be Invincible without the tremendous support I felt from everyone in my life. I’ve said it before and I’ll said it again to all those reading: For your encouragement and inspiration, I thank you. I hope I’ll get a chance to make it up to you all someday.

The End is Here

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 09:41:48 -0400

It’s official. I’ve handed in all my assignments and written all my exams. All that...

What's Playing at the Roxy?

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 10:52:28 -0400

Can’t talk long internet, I’ve got a full day of music ahead of me. This past week...

It's Not a Problem It's Just a Challenge

Sat, 09 Apr 2011 10:18:00 -0400

Today is my birthday. I’ll resist doing the speech from Fellowship. I have many final...

It Is Finished...

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 00:40:06 -0400

It went well. Very well I’d go so far to say. A few technical issues (which were to be...

I'm Here...

Sat, 26 Mar 2011 00:40:06 -0400

The day is almost upon us. A year’s worth of work, culminating in a single evening. I feel...

Maybe Tonight...

Sat, 19 Mar 2011 00:40:07 -0400

Phew! For a week of no regular classes I sure didn’t have much time off the last 5 days. As...

Somewhere That's Green...

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 14:34:16 -0500

It is very strange to think that there are only 3 weeks of regular classes remaining in third...

There Are Giants In The Sky

Sat, 05 Mar 2011 00:41:07 -0500

The big day approaches. It is officially less than 4 weeks until the debut of my first musical. In...

Soon I Will Be Invincible A workshop performance of the...

Sat, 26 Feb 2011 21:15:06 -0500

Soon I Will Be Invincible

A workshop performance of the musical that I have been working on for nearly a year will be happening at Humber College on March 28th, 8:30pm.

This project has utterly consumed me since November, and I am very excited to present what I have so far. It is definitely the most challenging thing I have ever put myself up to, and it feels like a big step towards where I want to be in the future.

It is inspired by an Austin Grossman novel of the same name.

Click on the picture for a preview of the music.

Prepare Your Minds

Sat, 26 Feb 2011 21:00:07 -0500

Once again, I must apologize. This post was supposed to go up last night, but it seems Tumblr...

TBA

Sun, 20 Feb 2011 19:59:07 -0500

Sorry for the no-post this week guys, I’ve been out with a mighty flu. But seeing as it is now...

Here’s a title theme I wrote for a short film about a...

Sat, 12 Feb 2011 00:17:29 -0500

Here’s a title theme I wrote for a short film about a father-son relationship. I was trying to capture that indie film vibe in a childlike cheerful manner. Short and sweet. Not much else to say, hope you enjoy.

That's jazz time Meng!

Sat, 12 Feb 2011 00:04:10 -0500

I have a new phone. A new iPhone. A new iPhone 4. I am pleased. I have been tweaking and adding...

You and I, you and I

Sat, 05 Feb 2011 01:07:37 -0500

Over the past few weeks I have been riding a cliched roller coaster of emotions almost constantly...

I saw the King’s Speech for a second time this weekend....

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 00:40:07 -0500

I saw the King’s Speech for a second time this weekend. Not being overly impressed with the score the first time through, I decided to pay closer attention this viewing. What did I find?

I misjudged it. Firstly it’s a very sparse score, and when it is not being used in obvious places (the opening theme for example or during the *spoiler* “King’s speech” *end spoiler*) it is so subtly placed that I missed it on first viewing. Alexandre Desplat’s touches are so finessed that there is hardly any evidence he was there. When the score does get a feature role in a scene it is still understated, refined as any good royal should be. Not flashy, but still keeping a regal air. Perfectly suited to the mood of the film.

In any case this piece my favorite, from a harmonic, instrumental, and functional view. From the plain, pleasant opening theme of the film slowly blossoms a bouyant, bubbling number that finally bursts to a triumphant finish. Enjoy.

A Line of Greens and Blues

Sat, 29 Jan 2011 01:55:57 -0500

Hey guys. It’s me. Still up. GSL Finals are on, why would I be asleep? So I’ll be...

This party looks familiar

Sat, 22 Jan 2011 00:40:06 -0500

I’d like you to know that I typed the first half of this post on my iPod in between rehearsals...

Hymn of Good Will - David Pencil

Fri, 21 Jan 2011 19:49:57 -0500

Hymn of Good Will - David Pencil: Surprisingly moving. Despite being done entirely on 8-bit virtual...