There are only two tragedies in life: one is not getting what one wants and we are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars
- Oscar Wilde
WHAT IS THIS EVENT ALL ABOUT?ROCKFEST MARATHON III 2012 - Concert For The Environment" is all about DRUG FREE and ENVIRONMENTALLY AWARE GENERATION. AWARENESS AND EMPOWERMENTThe main purpose of ‘Rockfest Marathon III 2012 - Concert For The Environment" is to convey a strong message and to prove that we can lead by example.
It is the gathering of the tribes from all musical backgrounds rock, contemporary, metal,alternatives to blues. The other main purpose is to showcase our local musical talents through the freedom of expression. It is the gathering of the tribes from all musical backgrounds rock, contemporary, metal,alternatives to blues. The other main purpose is to showcase our local musical talents through the freedom of expression.
Through freedom of expression and music as the vehicle we empower our next generation to spread the message of:-
1. Drug Free Society 2. To Implant Responsibility and Awareness To Save This Planet 3. Advocate and Educate our future generation about our environmental issues.
Hey, they are giving away 500 free tickets. Just go to their website and fill up a form. Ajak semua kawan-kawan korang isi ramai-ramai. You and your friends can rock together.
Sometimes, Sting might be very painful to watch (for those who scoffs at his humanitarian efforts) but I don't, really. I like him, his songs. Especially his Shape of My Heart. I could listen to it over and over again and never get tired of it.
The lyrics:
He deals the cards as a meditation And those he plays never suspect He doesn't play for the money he wins He doesn't play for respect He deals the cards to find the answer The sacred geometry of chance The hidden law of probable outcome The numbers lead a dance
I know that the spades are the swords of a soldier I know that the clubs are weapons of war I know that diamonds mean money for this art But that's not the shape of my heart
He may play the jack of diamonds He may lay the queen of spades He may conceal a king in his hand While the memory of it fades
I know that the spades are the swords of a soldier I know that the clubs are weapons of war I know that diamonds mean money for this art But that's not the shape of my heart That's not the shape, the shape of my heart
And if I told you that I loved you You'd maybe think there's something wrong I'm not a man of too many faces The mask I wear is one Those who speak know nothing And find out to their cost Like those who curse their luck in too many places And those who fear are lost
I know that the spades are the swords of a soldier I know that the clubs are weapons of war I know that diamonds mean money for this art But that's not the shape of my heart That's not the shape of my heart Thats not the shape, thats not the shape of my heart
you ever heard of the London indie rock band called Athlete? I'm one of their fans.
brief facts about this awesome indie rock band:
this band is frigin' awesome but i personally think that in other part of the world, they're still relatively unknown. man, their stuffs really got me hooked. i'm a sucker for awesome rock stuffs. my music preference first and foremost has always been rock. not really into all the pop/hip hop stuff. well i could listen to them but i'm not really a hardcore fan of this type of music. i'm more to rock, r & b soul, acid jazz and country. these days, i listen to european rock bands. well, mostly.
my all time favourite from this band is their 2004/2006's Wires. take a listen to this song below. couldn't imbed the original video music though. it can be viewed here: WIRES
Yup, I'm a rock chic. I grew up listening to rock music. But mostly, I listen to 'cocktail mix' of rock music. From old school to modern rock, boleh saaaaja bah!
Emo bands? bolehlah kot, but I'm not a big fan of 'em. A few of them are good, though. I mean, those that are good for easy listening and radio friendly...
umm, I'm not gonna dwell on that (emo band) today.
Fastball
Ever heard of 'em? Fastball is an American rock band, formed in 1990s. The band originally called themselves "Magneto U.S.A" but when Hollywood Records roped them in, they changed their name to FASTBALL.
Frontliners:
Tony Scalzo - bass guitar, keyboards and vocals
Joey Shuffield - drums and percussion
Miles Zuniga - lead guitar and vocals
Hit single I listen to : The Way
Lyrics:
They made up their minds
and they started packing
they left before the sun came up that day
an exit to eternal summer slacking
but where were they going without ever knowing the way?
They drank up the wine
and they got to talking
they now had more important things to say
and when the car broke down they started walking
where were they going without ever knowing the way?
Anyone could see the road
that they walk on is paved in gold
and it's always summer they'll never get cold
they'll never get hungry
they'll never get old and gray
you can see their shadows wandering off somewhere
they won't make it home but they really don't care
they wanted the highway
they're happier there today, today
The children woke up
and they couldn't find 'em
they left before the sun came up that day
they just drove off and left it all behind 'em(Leavin' it all behind)
tut where were they going without ever knowing the way?
Anyone could see the road
that they walk on is paved in gold
and it's always summer they'll never get cold
they'll never get hungry
they'll never get old and gray
you can see their shadows wandering off somewhere
they won't make it home but they really don't care
they wanted the highway
they're happier there today, today
Anyone could see the road
that they walk on is paved in gold
and it's always summer they'll never get cold
they'll never get hungry
they'll never get old and gray
you can see their shadows wandering off somewhere
they won't make it home but they really don't care
they wanted the highway
they're happier there today, today
The Wallflowers
Formed in the early 90s, under Virgin Records label. This band is worth listening to. What say you?
Frontliners:
Jakob Dylan (son of Bob Dylan) - vocalist and guitarist
Barrie Maguire - bass player and background vocal
Peter Yanowitz - drums
Rami Jaffee - keyboards
Tobi Miller - guitarist
Hit single I like: One Headlight
Lyric:
So long ago, I don't remember when
That's when they say I lost my only friend
Well they said she died easy of a broken heart disease
As I listened through the cemetery trees
I seen the sun comin' up at the funeral at dawn
The long broken arm of human law
Now it always seemed such a waste
She always had a pretty face
So I wondered how she hung around this place
Hey, come on try a little
Nothing is forever
There's got to be something better than
In the middle
But me & Cinderella
We put it all together
We can drive it home
With one headlight
She said it's cold
It feels like Independence Day
And I can't break away from this parade
But there's got to be an opening
Somewhere here in front of me
Through this maze of ugliness and greed
And I seen the sun up ahead
At the county line bridge
Sayin' all there's good and nothingness is dead
We'll run until she's out of breath
She ran until there's nothin' left
She hit the end-it's just her window ledge
Well this place is old
It feels just like a beat up truck
I turn the engine, but the engine doesn't turn
Well it smells of cheap wine & cigarettes
This place is always such a mess
Sometimes I think I'd like to watch it burn
I'm so alone, and I feel just like somebody else
Man, I ain't changed, but I know I ain't the same
But somewhere here in between the city walls of dyin' dreams
I think her death it must be killin' me
that's all I can muster up for now. To be continued.....
