There are a million things that can be said about Michael Jackson, and most of them probably will be said over the next couple of days. But one thing is undeniable -- he was responsible for some of the best pop songs ever. So for now, just enjoy one.
Here are a few things I remember about Michael Jackson. My dad taking me to the old Capital Centre to see him in concert in 1989. Richard Harrington reviewed that show for the Post. He said: "Sometimes, watching him as the center of his spectacle, you feel you're inside a planetarium with a familiar galaxy and a single burning star at its center." That's pretty much how I felt then, except translated into 8-year-old talk.
His video premieres were big deals. I remember sitting in front of the TV waiting for the first look at "Black or White" and "Smooth Criminal." They were on prime time TV. It was required viewing; if you didn't watch, you were left out of the conversation at school the next day.
To this day, "Billie Jean" gets lodged in my brain for days at a time. It's not the worst thing, I'll tell you.
And, of course, there were the more recent events. Dangling a baby from a balcony. Dancing on a car after being acquitted on child molestation charges. He was no longer a pop star; he was an oddity, a freak, a weirdo.
But "Billie Jean" still sounded amazing.
Article direct link from http://voices.washingtonpost.com/postrock/2009/06/michael_jackson_dies.html
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Anyway, after the harsh entry blog yesterday, today one of them smsed me in the morning. His sms is: "Thank you for all the falsehood u are saying about me. I now officially give up on u. We are no longer friends as well."
I have DOUBT after reading the sms sent by him. Since when I m "officially" under him and resulting him to "officially" give up on me? I know too many things about you, if I m going to list down here, it will be endless. I just want a simple life and please stop disturbing me. Get a life and go groom your own artistes! You have a dream rite? You want more stars than the sky, so go groom your stars and make them shine. I still remember how you ask Boss to give up on me and groom a CSS finalist last year. Never expect your mood to swing faster than anybody.
Anyway, thing are getting strange now. Out of sudden, that "gal - Deefairyuffpink " msn me again yesterday, then out of sudden NGW's artiste was added inside? And the best part is that "gal" appear offline suddenly. Maybe "she" want to talk to "her" artiste? Then accidentally added in this window. Very fishy rite? First question come to me is 为什么那么巧? 难道是.....? 哈哈哈! Well, this is for everybody to guess now. (",)
For everybody information, Boss ask me to ignore that msn chatlog as no point waste time on this type of people. Being a gay is nothing wrong, if you are a gay, admit it and maybe I can consider being a friend with you. I do have many gay friends, but none of them are like that "gal".
Friday, June 26, 2009
A group of IDIOTs!
Recently was chatting with my friends online, and get to know that people that I know in the past, who "claim" to support me, like my songs, are just a group of idiots now. Reason are very simple, maybe jealousy I would say. Actually not much people know about my past and how I get into the music industry and how I survive through these few years. Well, let me share with everybody today and you might be shocked later.
In year 2005, I took part in Teenage Icon, but didnt manage to get into the Finals. Then a manager by the name of NGW come to approach me, saying that he want to sign me as his artiste, showing me how great he is and how capable he is. So I just join him at that time and no contract was sign at all. He send me to a music school to learn singing, but after a month, he stop paying for my lesson fee, claiming that I m lazy and no interest in music.
But I m very lucky, because one of my friends, MJL called me and asked me down to see her manager (my current Boss) for an interview as she know that I always wanted to sing and perform. I m consider quite lucky, and among the rest of my friends, I m the first one got offered with a artiste management contract and release a singles under EMI Music Singapore in June 2006. Between the period of January to June 2006, many of my friends start leaving because they felt that they are not given a chance to release any album. Haiz. Sad right?
During my singles promotion period, NGW called me and warned me to be careful of my current boss. But I just ignore him as I felt that his words cant be trusted. Well, think I make the right choice until today. Then coming to end year, SA, DY, NL, JY, SB and PG Group joined the family. So many stars coming in, and by right we should be happy, but Boss began to get more and more depressed. And more problem happen, as all of them felt that Elson cant sing, no look, no talent and why Boss is still grooming him when they are so much better than him.
Slowly, one by one start to leave, as they felt that Boss is unfair to them. Boss's business started to go down the slope and in debt due to me partially. And he still stay strong and believe that I will make it one day. He never give up on me, despite that I always get into trouble and he always say that I m a star to be in future. He always tell me his five years plan and always remind me that when I reach my third year, then it is the actual start of my career as previous two years are a learning experience and stepping stone for me to know more media and sponsors. Actually, I always have doubt on his five years plan. But today, I saw it and experience it myself. I see myself growing and getting into the track and plan, exactly what Boss predicted.
I ever asked Boss a question, ask him whether he regret and sad that so many artistes left him and talk bad about him, and his answer is always: "Leave them alone, let see how far can each of them go. See how many of them really love music and know their individual direction clearly. See how many years can they survive in the industry. See how much they can achieve. If they are successful, let cheer for them and learn from them. But if they fail, let study why they fail and dun follow their step." Actually he is upset at the beginning, but now he had become those simply hack care type of people. He told me that in entertainment industry, if you are lousy, nobody will talk about you. But when you have achievement, people will start to talk about you, and be it good or bad, just listen and forget.
There are so many "celebrity friends" when I step into the industry and now many of them actually step out from the industry. And a portion of them still struggle to survive in the industry, by taking part in competition and do public performance. They also known as "Artiste Celebrity", and these title are mostly given by themselves. Well, those friends that I used to know and joke with, because of an album, they hate me, they dislike me, but I dun care at all. To tell my those "friends", my starting thought is just to be a performer, but I didnt expect I can have my own singles and album at all. Maybe I m just lucky. But Boss dun think that way, as he say I have what it take to be a artiste. Whether it is true or not, I m still the same Elson Soh, who still joke around with friends that are sincere, that why I still have so many secondary school and JC friends, plus army friends standing strong by my side. The reason why I still have support is that I never think so highly of myself as a celebrity, I just want to be normal, especially when I m with my friends.
To the group of idiots who like to comment and give false statement to other people about Elson. Let me tell you clearly down here, you can still say what you want and go ahead to insult me and Boss if you think this will make your life more beautiful. Let me share with this group of idiots one very straightforward thing, as recently I began to believe that if you dun have what it take, or dun possess any talent, and dun have a kind heart and nice character, you will not make it in this industry. If you really love music, do it and show it to everybody, show your results. It is not difficult to be a artiste or celebrity, because nowadays when we walk at orchard road, everybody also a artiste and celebrity, but nobody ever seen them on Tv, on radio, on magazine promoting their new song or CD before. Sorry to say that, no doubt I m not as popular, but at least I have certain achievement that my friends and supporters seen it by themselves.
Lastly, believe in yourself and follow your heart. Dun be a idiot living in this world! Life can be more beautiful if you use it wisely. If you are really good, prove to everybody and not just badmouth everybody. Anyway, I will work even harder to prove that Elson can make it and Boss didnt make the wrong choice! A very harsh blog entry because I want people to know nothing but the truth. (",)
In year 2005, I took part in Teenage Icon, but didnt manage to get into the Finals. Then a manager by the name of NGW come to approach me, saying that he want to sign me as his artiste, showing me how great he is and how capable he is. So I just join him at that time and no contract was sign at all. He send me to a music school to learn singing, but after a month, he stop paying for my lesson fee, claiming that I m lazy and no interest in music.
But I m very lucky, because one of my friends, MJL called me and asked me down to see her manager (my current Boss) for an interview as she know that I always wanted to sing and perform. I m consider quite lucky, and among the rest of my friends, I m the first one got offered with a artiste management contract and release a singles under EMI Music Singapore in June 2006. Between the period of January to June 2006, many of my friends start leaving because they felt that they are not given a chance to release any album. Haiz. Sad right?
During my singles promotion period, NGW called me and warned me to be careful of my current boss. But I just ignore him as I felt that his words cant be trusted. Well, think I make the right choice until today. Then coming to end year, SA, DY, NL, JY, SB and PG Group joined the family. So many stars coming in, and by right we should be happy, but Boss began to get more and more depressed. And more problem happen, as all of them felt that Elson cant sing, no look, no talent and why Boss is still grooming him when they are so much better than him.
Slowly, one by one start to leave, as they felt that Boss is unfair to them. Boss's business started to go down the slope and in debt due to me partially. And he still stay strong and believe that I will make it one day. He never give up on me, despite that I always get into trouble and he always say that I m a star to be in future. He always tell me his five years plan and always remind me that when I reach my third year, then it is the actual start of my career as previous two years are a learning experience and stepping stone for me to know more media and sponsors. Actually, I always have doubt on his five years plan. But today, I saw it and experience it myself. I see myself growing and getting into the track and plan, exactly what Boss predicted.
I ever asked Boss a question, ask him whether he regret and sad that so many artistes left him and talk bad about him, and his answer is always: "Leave them alone, let see how far can each of them go. See how many of them really love music and know their individual direction clearly. See how many years can they survive in the industry. See how much they can achieve. If they are successful, let cheer for them and learn from them. But if they fail, let study why they fail and dun follow their step." Actually he is upset at the beginning, but now he had become those simply hack care type of people. He told me that in entertainment industry, if you are lousy, nobody will talk about you. But when you have achievement, people will start to talk about you, and be it good or bad, just listen and forget.
There are so many "celebrity friends" when I step into the industry and now many of them actually step out from the industry. And a portion of them still struggle to survive in the industry, by taking part in competition and do public performance. They also known as "Artiste Celebrity", and these title are mostly given by themselves. Well, those friends that I used to know and joke with, because of an album, they hate me, they dislike me, but I dun care at all. To tell my those "friends", my starting thought is just to be a performer, but I didnt expect I can have my own singles and album at all. Maybe I m just lucky. But Boss dun think that way, as he say I have what it take to be a artiste. Whether it is true or not, I m still the same Elson Soh, who still joke around with friends that are sincere, that why I still have so many secondary school and JC friends, plus army friends standing strong by my side. The reason why I still have support is that I never think so highly of myself as a celebrity, I just want to be normal, especially when I m with my friends.
To the group of idiots who like to comment and give false statement to other people about Elson. Let me tell you clearly down here, you can still say what you want and go ahead to insult me and Boss if you think this will make your life more beautiful. Let me share with this group of idiots one very straightforward thing, as recently I began to believe that if you dun have what it take, or dun possess any talent, and dun have a kind heart and nice character, you will not make it in this industry. If you really love music, do it and show it to everybody, show your results. It is not difficult to be a artiste or celebrity, because nowadays when we walk at orchard road, everybody also a artiste and celebrity, but nobody ever seen them on Tv, on radio, on magazine promoting their new song or CD before. Sorry to say that, no doubt I m not as popular, but at least I have certain achievement that my friends and supporters seen it by themselves.
Lastly, believe in yourself and follow your heart. Dun be a idiot living in this world! Life can be more beautiful if you use it wisely. If you are really good, prove to everybody and not just badmouth everybody. Anyway, I will work even harder to prove that Elson can make it and Boss didnt make the wrong choice! A very harsh blog entry because I want people to know nothing but the truth. (",)
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Lunch with Georgina
Thank you EME for thinking of me wherever you all are. And thanks for the call yesterday. I miss you guys too!
Carol - I really hope you are feeling better after talking to me. I do hope and words and I have made you felt better after the phone call. Jia you!
Tricia - Life are like that sometime. Hope you are feeling better now. Stay happy always. (",)
Gilberto - Thanks for getting the contact for me. I really appreciate it. Thank you!
Tim - How are you getting now? Been quite sometime we havent go out for lunch liao. Hope to meet up soon with you!
It has been a very very busy two weeks for me. Sorry if I didnt have the time to reply or chat or go out with anyone. Here goes. The whole of last week was spent on lessons and rehearsing for Saturday's event. Everyday was packed to the brim, with my tuition incorporated too. My only rest day was only Sunday. And this week and half of next week's schedule has also been planned and some executed. Tuesday was as usual, Pin Ming laoshi's house and teacher John Lee's place. Wednesday yesterday was spent on casting and media training.
Look at my "mother" who acted with me during the casting. A very nice lady named Shirley. She shared some of her acting tips with me and even got me a contact from Mediacorp, which I went today. I woke up early early morning today to prepare for today's casting at Mediacorp. It was quite fun and the roles they gave me were quite challenging. I think when you all know of it, you all will get a shock! Lol! Thanks PG for the advise too!
After casting was lunch with Georgina. Like finally got to have lunch with her after so so long. We went to Delifrance and before that, we had a wager on whether Delifrance existed. She was so confident but Elson is more confident. Lol! By right she should treat me for losing the wager but because it was our first time eating, I gave her a chance!
After lunch I met Dewei again and we headed down to 24Seven at The Sail to collect the handphone for try out. Here it is. I have to do a review on it and on top of that, I need to explain the phone function to 10 person, who will in turn do an online survey for me with regards to the phone and each will be awarded a complimentary lanyard from them. The phone is Samsung Beat DJ.
Side track abit, managed to meet up with a few friends these two nights. one of them is going overseas on Friday while the other group are people whom I havent met for a long long time. however, I only managed to get limited shots. pictures to come!
Tomorrow gonna be a busy day again with dance lessons coming. Saturday will be the anti drug campaign and Toa Payoh show. Sunday production meeting. Monday and Tuesday will be the filming for Mediacorp. OMG! Can faint. (",)
Carol - I really hope you are feeling better after talking to me. I do hope and words and I have made you felt better after the phone call. Jia you!
Tricia - Life are like that sometime. Hope you are feeling better now. Stay happy always. (",)
Gilberto - Thanks for getting the contact for me. I really appreciate it. Thank you!
Tim - How are you getting now? Been quite sometime we havent go out for lunch liao. Hope to meet up soon with you!
It has been a very very busy two weeks for me. Sorry if I didnt have the time to reply or chat or go out with anyone. Here goes. The whole of last week was spent on lessons and rehearsing for Saturday's event. Everyday was packed to the brim, with my tuition incorporated too. My only rest day was only Sunday. And this week and half of next week's schedule has also been planned and some executed. Tuesday was as usual, Pin Ming laoshi's house and teacher John Lee's place. Wednesday yesterday was spent on casting and media training.
Look at my "mother" who acted with me during the casting. A very nice lady named Shirley. She shared some of her acting tips with me and even got me a contact from Mediacorp, which I went today. I woke up early early morning today to prepare for today's casting at Mediacorp. It was quite fun and the roles they gave me were quite challenging. I think when you all know of it, you all will get a shock! Lol! Thanks PG for the advise too!
After casting was lunch with Georgina. Like finally got to have lunch with her after so so long. We went to Delifrance and before that, we had a wager on whether Delifrance existed. She was so confident but Elson is more confident. Lol! By right she should treat me for losing the wager but because it was our first time eating, I gave her a chance!
After lunch I met Dewei again and we headed down to 24Seven at The Sail to collect the handphone for try out. Here it is. I have to do a review on it and on top of that, I need to explain the phone function to 10 person, who will in turn do an online survey for me with regards to the phone and each will be awarded a complimentary lanyard from them. The phone is Samsung Beat DJ.
Side track abit, managed to meet up with a few friends these two nights. one of them is going overseas on Friday while the other group are people whom I havent met for a long long time. however, I only managed to get limited shots. pictures to come!
Tomorrow gonna be a busy day again with dance lessons coming. Saturday will be the anti drug campaign and Toa Payoh show. Sunday production meeting. Monday and Tuesday will be the filming for Mediacorp. OMG! Can faint. (",)
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