Why Would I Write

  • A Color

    It feels like soft and firm at the same time. A bit springy if you push it hard enough, but it isn’t something that would break your fall if you were to fall on it from a twenty storey building.
    It sounds like music that would be right at home at a beach party. It is energetic and gets you going.
    It smells relaxing. Calming. Even medicinal at times. Let’s just say it wouldn’t be out of place if you found it in an aromatherapy burner.
    It tastes delicious. Sometimes acidic, sometimes bitter.
    It looks like how a ball of gas from Earth on certain days – bright and shining fiercely. Some would even say a rabbit’s favorite treat.

    Writing prompt from Reddit: Describe a color by using the five senses (taste, touch, sight, sound, smell) but don’t say the name of the color.

  • So this is growing up.

    Yesterday, as I was rehearsing for my gig, a sudden realization dawned upon me. I’m turning 30 this year, and my lyrics still sound like poems from some highschool kid’s diary. It was a strange feeling. One that I hadn’t experienced before.

    I never truly understood what artists meant when they said they were more mature. I mean, it wasn’t only the lyrics which changed. They had changed as people as well. They were no longer the same person they were when I first heard their music. They don’t care about that highschool/college crush anymore. They’ve moved on in life and writing about what’s current to them. They’re in a completely different place. Mentally and physically.

    I guess I’m going through what they did when they wrote their later releases. Who wants to sing the same songs all the time? Recordings exist for a reason.

    So, starting today, I’ll be challenging myself to grow as a songwriter. To write songs about more than just feeling emotional and upset. I’ve written enough about those topics in the past.

    Things around me have changed. People have grown up. It’s time for me to grow up.

  • Back on the big stage

    While digging through my archives I realized that it’s been two years since my last gig at Laundry Bar. TWO! That’s pretty crazy. Well, ever since I started performing, Laundry Bar has been one of those places I’ve always wanted to play at and this week it’ll be my third time playing there.

    I’ll be playing at AHM Records Presents: Discovery Thursday (October) with some old and new faces so it should be a fun night. I’ll be performing my new stuff, so if you haven’t seen me sing in awhile, do show yourself! Anyway, details for the gig are as follows:

    AHM Records Presents: Discovery Thursday (October)
    Oct 15, Thursday at 9:00pm – 12:00am
    Laundry Bar
    Lot 72, Ground Floor, Western Courtyard, the Curve, Mutiara Damansara, 47810 Petaling Jaya, Malaysia

    A collaborative effort between Laundry & An Honest Mistake Records bringing you Malaysia’s freshest acts! Expect original music, some covers and a good time! Be prepared for a night of brand new 100% Malaysian music!

    THE LINEUP:

    1.) 2storeyheart – https://www.facebook.com/2storeyheart
    2.) Ryan Deedat – https://www.facebook.com/RyanDeedat
    3.) MTA – https://www.facebook.com/mtamusic
    4.) Broken Scar – https://www.facebook.com/brokenscar
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    AN HONEST MISTAKE RECORDS – https://www.facebook.com/AnHonestMistakeRecords

    AHM Records is an independent record label run by members of pop-punk band, An Honest Mistake. The label exists to develop artists and to promote local 100% Malaysian music.

    In partnership with Tonton Music & Musicianscube.com – http://www.tontonmusic.com.my/

    Come spend your Thursday with these awesome bands and invite your friends!

    -AHM Records