• A Wilhelm Scream

    I have no idea why, I just felt like sharing this:

    The Wilhelm scream is a film and television stock sound effect first used in 1951 for the film Distant Drums. The effect gained new popularity (its use often becoming an in-joke) after it was used in Star Wars and many other blockbuster films as well as television programs and video games. The scream is often used when someone is shot, falls from a great height, or is thrown from an explosion.

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  • Dreaming about old homes

    Last night I had a dream that had something to do with my home in Ampang. A few days ago I had a dream related that home too. I remember when I was staying in Ampang, I used to dream about my house in Happy Garden. So that got me thinking – why was I always dreaming about my old homes?
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  • Best albums of 2011

    And so I spent some time writing up a list of my favorite albums and artists this year over at Songs On Repeat. Do check it out and leave a comment if you agree/disagree with what I’ve shared!