Senin, 31 Desember 2012

Happy New Year!!!

Hello guys, first of all Happy new year 2013, may massive blessing blessed(?) all of you this year.

This one is gonna be a short post because all I wanna say is..... Thank you.
Thank you for all of you who read my blog, or maybe you just took a short glance, whatever thank you very much for you to click that link which supposed to be unknown for you. I experience a lot of low time, little high time, but I survive. I now realize that writing is really one of my passion, and I will continue, improving, and become better. Not just in writing, I hope I also become a better person.

That's all I want to say, short huh. For the next review I decide to do an indie game named Dear Esther, I'm gonna start to upload my playthrough in youtube and hopefully it will finish in two days.

Once again thank you and here is a beautiful quote
Becoming a new person doesn't have to wait for a new year. Do it everytime, you'll understand eventually, that it is much better that way.

P.S. : I don't know why 31st of December written while it's pretty clear that today is the 1st of January 2013. Which country timeline did I use actually? Lol...

Minggu, 30 Desember 2012

I Dreamed a Dreamed Pt 2

Ok for the intro, I kinda recapped all my post from the first time, YES ladies and gentleman, from the very FIRST post. What makes me sad is my writing do improve, but I don't think it improved that much, besides I think my English skill only improved a little. I know I shouldn't give up, I just started this like a month ago there are still room to improve, I know this is just like short term dissapointment and I have to write it to lighten my load at least. So for all person who takes time to read my unpolished post, let me tell you this it's an honor to me, I know I'll keep writing and hopefully It'll be much better as time goes by.

Ahem, now from the title I'm sure you already know what is the content from this post (Who reads it anyway hahaha (okay stop, be optimistic)). Yupz, this is the sequel from previous I dreamed a dreamed post. Btw Les Miserables has screened but not yet in my country, such a slowpoke I can't wait. Okay back to reality, let's waste no time this is my future dream.

3. Movie screenwriter
This is the tricky one, it's almost the same like make a dialogue in comic. Because unlike novel which need monologue so the pace management is easier (I didn't say easy, I say easier), in movie It has to flow with harmony like classical music. The timing, the pace, the quantity of sentence one must say. This one needs intense practice. I want to make some short movie for the practice, but it's hard I know. I think, making short simple comic will do. It's like beating 2 birds with one stone. (is it right? I don't know)

4. Soap opera screenwriter
The basic is the same with movie, but this one needs problem branching so the duration will be longer, while for movie we need to keep it simple, to the point, but still keep attention to small details. I know maybe I'm dreaming too much, but I really want to write for Korean or Hollywood drama hahaha a man can dream right? Why you ask? Because the soap opera condition in my country is miserable. The story, the acting, the camera position, ahhh everything is so sloppy it's annoying. I'll stop rambling now next.

5. Light Novel
Hahaha, again a crazy dream. As far as I knew, Japan is the only country which has light novel, correct me if I'm wrong. The reason is simple, 90% of comic which I read, I like, and very good in quality was originally from light novel. Something like Fullmetal Panic, Kyo Kara Maoh, The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, etc is very inspiring. I know it's almost impossimble but again hey, a man can dream right. :D

What?! 5 dreams?! That's kinda a lot and the bad news is, there's more, aaarrrggghhh, I know I keep saying a man can dream but I'm starting disbelieve cuz it's just too many and I think next chapter has to include some conclusion maybe so I can keep track of what I really want.

Oh and I don't think I'll be reviewing the game Journey, not next review at least because I haven't play it yet (I'm so embarassed) I only saw the playthrough in youtube. That's why I, now, torn between reviewing the game Dear Esther, or movie Winter's Bone starred by the mighty Katniss. I guess this one needs depp thinking. I'm rambling again okCut.

Jumat, 28 Desember 2012

The Story of My Bad Holiday Followed by Broken Laptop Not to Mention My Parents are Near Makes Me Want to Join Illuminati Oh and I am Getting Fatter and I will Tell You Next Review

Oh wow this is like the longest title ever. Why I make such a ridiculous title, because there are so many things I want to say but my laptop is freaking broken so it has to wait. If Kesha needs your love, for me laptop is my drug. There's this operating system not found quote and the windows screen just don't want to show up it sucks. I already checked it and it seems there is some problem in the hard drive, I hope it's not broken I need my data. It truly madly deeply effect me both body and mind, I feel like a living zombie without internet or laptop, I'm currently using my old laptop which baterry is leaking like a slut vagina (ooppss it my word too harsh). I guess thats explaining why I'm not posting much lately.

Oh yeah I have a christmas holiday joint by new year and silent week and the latter part really makes my holiday not really enjoyable. That's not fair right, my country and especially my faculty is really stingy about holiday. And what makes my holiday even worse is I go back to my hometown and meet my parents. Oh my God I'm very cruel to my parents, I just hope someday our mind will connect someway.

I have told you about my broken laptop, bad holiday, and meet my parents. Okay I skip the fatter part, I don't want to talk about it since my diet program won't work if my parents are near and keep me fed. Okay once again I'm being cruel I should be thankful and I'm truly grateful but everytime I see my big fat stomach my gratefulness become lesser :p

Oh and for the illuminati part, I think I'm gonna write it in a new post since there are so much to talk about. and for my next review I'm thinking about game, maybe like game of the year thing, or maybe my own Academy and Grammy haha what am I thinking. One thing for sure, the fashion police review will have to wait for February. I hope Jennifer Lawrence won Golden Globe then Florence + the Machine won Grammy too Amen. Oh my God I forgot I dreamed a dream pt 2, well I'm working on it.

I have a beautiful quote this time, I made it hahaha ahem
Recognize your weakness won't make you stronger. Don't be dissapointed cause it's the first step, keep taking step.

IU (아이유) Last Fantasy [Review]

*Intro
Hey actually, I do this review little by little because it's a freaking full album that means a lot of job to do. But it's a great album and although it's a bit tiring it was fun. I know what were you thinking 'it's K-Pop album again, it's the scandalous IU' or maybe 'ah review again, you wrote it badly before' okay that's the harsh one I hope it's only happen in my mind. I really want to do it faster but I have technical problem with uploading the album (stupid 4shared and my country's lame internet connection).
Hey hey btw, GaIn's EP review hit so many visitors I hope they like it, you guys better check it. Okay a bit carried away, ahem here's the review.
P.S. : I had uploaded the MV and album, it's amazing how IU's video got much more views than GaIn although I uploaded GaIn's first.

*Warning: this review represent MY opinion only, feel free to post your opinion too.



Ah the nation little sister suddenly has to grow because some scandal, hey based on T-Ara scandal I have taught not to like K-Idols too much because it usually ends badly. Since then I only saw their material objectively, and based on music material only, IU's are gold.
This is a really sensational album, because 9 out of 12 tracks hits gaon chart top 10 and the others hit top 20 (Gaon is like Korean billboard). This was never ever done by any other idols let alone a solo singer. So props to IU.
Last Fantasy is IU's second studio album after she hit it big (like until 3 octaves (pun intended)) with her EP Real, and here's the song.

1. 비밀
This track?! As an opening track?! Genius. The notes really flow beautifully, the orchestra choice is amazing and the intro with cello (based on my hearing, I hope it's right) just captivate your attention and makes you wanna hear the rest of the album. There's a bunch of choir in the bridge whis is very good and this song truly embodies majestic song. I can imagine IU entering singing competition like The Voice and such, she enters the finale, singing this song, and BAM standing ovation. There's only two minus. One, the lyrics is too standard, and I hope IU singing it powerfully, kinda like Jennifer Hudson etc, but instead it's too soft , but oh I don't care I love it already.

2. 잠자는 숲 속의 왕자 feat. Yoon Sang
Uhh.... After a succesfull attempt at the first track this is kinda bad if not really bad. IU's voice is really cute cute cute in annoying way, the music itself feels like 90's spring song, something like Fin.k.l to my boyfriend, sadly this is worse. It's not really bad actually if we compare it to other K-Pop music but dissapointing :( ok enough, bashing someone just makes me feel immoral.

3. 별을 찾는 아이 feat. Kim Kwang Jin
Every reviewer's champion is this song, hehe sorry not me. That doesn't mean it's not good, this is also a majestic piece, in a calmer way. Lots of piano, a little strings, build the tension into the bridge, ending it peacefully ahhh the old formula never gets old and it sure does work. Truly, this kind of song really fits IU's soft voice, you go girl. As for the lyric, honestly I just don't understand, maybe because of my bad korean, still I think it has deeper meaning behind it. This is like the first runner up from this album.

4. You and I (너랑 나)
This is it, the main track from this album. First I have to make you all sure (again) that all the material in this album really in another level if we compare it to others, so a standard or bad material like track 2 still sounds okay. This track is standard, but catchy, the beat is good, feels really dreamy. This track just screams IUtheKorean'sNationLittleSister. Like previous song, the lyricist has a special way to deliver it, although the meaning itself is not special but the way the lyric itself presented makes up for it.


So the MV has 2 version, and I will only discuss the drama version (of course). Immediately this MV reminds me of the movie Hugo, only worse. That doesn't mean it's bad, but come on, do you want to beat Martin Scocersse? Of course you can't. It's still beautiful, the cinematography, the time traveller story fits in, IU's clothes as adorable as always, IU with the goose o my goat so cute who can resist it. The clock finger dance is superb my friends (and I) imitate it often so I have to say it, Loen Entertainment really nail it, good job.



*I just want to add, before the whole fashion world invaded by peter pan collar and brocade, IU already wore it in 2010, good job girl you're a world trendsetter.






5. 벽지무늬
First, the use of music box kinda eccentric I love it (not as good as the cello in Secret though (Still I love it anyway)). The lyric is the winner, it doesn't use metaphor heavily, but it strike straight to your heart, the instrument really make us picturing IU's first brokenheart, ah talk about this song makes my heart break too I can't stand it. The song itself really good, but the lyrics just stole all the light.

6. 삼촌 feat. Lee Juck
Ahh the music really makes us feel like it's spring, we're gonna seeing flowers, have a picnic. A bit too sweet for me, and too much sweetness will produce bitter taste. The lyric really tell us that some uncle fan wrote it for IU. Again it's not a really good song, aaahhh I'll just end it, once again, bashing someone/thing makes me feel uncomfortable. (it's the point of review anyway what am I thinking?)

7. 사랑니
Again, a heartbreak lyric, I know the album title is Last Fantasy, but that doesn't mean it has to be broken heart all the time. My innocent heart can't bear the sadness (ewwwhhh). Speaking of innocent, just hear it, it's about a girl's first breakup and she deliver it in a very innocent way. The music really support the lyric, calm, a bit up and down makes it sound innocently cute, not too much instrument used. This is really good, but not that special either so I'm a bit out of words. Ahem, okay next track.

8. Everything's Alright feat. Kim Hyeon Cheol
I know IU, I know. this song is not that good, but everything's alright  since this song still sell like a cold kimchi :p ... It features repetitive notes, the lyrics very catchy not really good, but not as bad as other K-Pop music. The lyrics is as annoying as the catchy music. So the conclusion is the song is catchy, not really good, but the easiest to like period, no more comment.

9. Last Fantasy



The string, the orchestra music. Imagine the opening of Final Fantasy game or some old school Disney cartoon. The lyric itself doesn't sound as dreamy as the music but, yeah, still okay. The music features lots of high notes with the strings tackle the entire song, and IU's soft voice really make this track special. FYI, I really like Final Fantasy and Disney cartoon and hearing this just makes me nostalgic. Just remember when you were junior school watching The Lion King and singing Elton John's Can You Feel the Love Tonight, or playing Final Fantasy 7 watching Aerith killed by Sephiroth with Aerith's theme as background music. Owh sorry a bit out of topic. The conclusion is this track really feels nostalgic, it's good period.

10. Teacher feat Ra.D
Imagine Colbie Caillat, Jason Mraz, or Bruno Mars. Features guitar heavily with minimum instrument in the background. There's not much song like this in Korea (I can only think 10cm), it's a breathe of fresh air. I think the lyric is very good too. Unlike previous song, this time the lyric is innocent and cute but not annoying. It tells a story of a child who afraid to grow up, like Peter Pan. This is a fun song you guys should hear it.

11. A Stray Puppy
Okay this is a very depressing song. It's not bad, it's just the nature of this song that's depressing. The lyrics, the instrument, actually the song really deliver the the feeling awh but it's so gloomy. Call me lazy, but the the song is just too sad for me.

12. 4AM
This song is written and composed by Corinne Bailey Rae waawww girl put your records on tell me your favorite song, just like a star cross my sky, ahem. It's been so long since the last time I hear Corinne Bailey Rae, I think I'm gonna googled her after this. Okay back to the song, this is so Corinne, for her fans I bet you know what I mean, calm song, lots of accoustic guitar, funny notes, easy listening, catchy but not cheesy.   IU's singing kinda lazy here, I know she just want her voice to fit the song, but I don't think this type of singing is the right choice.

13. L'amant (The Lover)
FINALLY, the last song and IU end it MARVELLOUSLY. Okay a bit exaggerated, but it's true, this is the winning song from the album congrats Jun Jae Hyung for creating such a beautiful piece. The first time I hear it, I immediately remember A Song for You by Herbie Hancock and Christina Aguilera. Of course IU isn't blessed with Xtina powerfuljazzybluesy vocals but IU still own the song like she's the boss. Only use piano with a bit saxophone, this song just wow I'm speechless. Okay my writing is out of control, because the track is amazing I can't manage my word. The lyrics is so beautiful and thanks to IU's singing and the roller coaster note just make this song perfect. Props for IU to sing this song well.



To conclude this is like the best album and IU deserve a daesang for this album. The album contain so many powerful track that makes Everything's Alright and 잠자는 숲 속의 왕자 feels so small, not to forget the superior L'amant. I have said what I'm thinking about the album and my last words is, HEAR THIS ALBUM. No matter what scandal IU got into, it will be a shame if it affects your perspective for her material.

Download the album
Last Fantasy (4shared)

Rabu, 19 Desember 2012

I Dreamed a Dream Pt 1

Okay, so Les Miserables haven't screened yet, and just because the title says it, that doesnt mean I'm gonna talk about it (I love Anna Hathaway as Fantine though). Okay out of topic. I really want to write a post today, but there wasn't anything interesting happening so I'm a bit blue. BUT..., as usual I saw IGN today and they talk a lot about indie games, indie developer and such. It remind me about one of my dreams, make a game with heavy story based, that's why today post is all about my dream, it may spawned a sequel though hahaha.

Again, if I tell you all of my dream, it was like a lot I can't filter my imagination and sadly, doesn't have any relationship at all with the faculty I'm learning (except for the "money" thing). So I'm gonna write all of my dream in a perfect management in hoping that I'll know which one is reachable or which one is the top priority.

I have to tell you first I love story and literature, everytime somebody ask me what I actually wanna do for live I usually say something about story and literature. Then I realize that it's too general and I have to specify what I reall wanna do is or are. Yeah, the truth is there's a lot of things I wanna do and I'm gonna make the list.

1. Novel
of course it's obvious, I want to be a novelist. I want to do some epic fantasy like The Lord of the Ring or Chronicles of Narnia, but my bad writing skill tell me to polished it first with some standard reality story and train my skill to make the boring theme into hot stuff. And rather than imagine some random things maybe I should try with what REALLY happen and customize it.
2. Comic
this one is a bit hard because my country isn't a comic heaven like US, Japan, Korea, or China. And What I should is same with novel part plus practice my drawing skill especially drawing a boy and building perspective (my drawing is not bad, but I'm sure it's not comic worthy (yet)).

Hey actually my dreams consume a lot of space, there's no choice I have to make a sequel hahaha. That means the review has to wait, but I'm working on it step by step now. It's late and I haven't study for make exam (and never will), I just hoping in Allah's miracle (yes, I do believe it).

Selasa, 18 Desember 2012

Writing/Typing (Again...)

So after a little while (actually it's really long), I write again. Once again the purpose do not change, it's to convey my feelings, polished my English skill, and also practicing my writing skill. There's so much to say and write and I have to manage my mind so I can write all of it in a perfect structure.

First, why the hell I stop writing? Simple, it's laziness. But still, I think this kind of laziness is a mixture of different aspect in my life which makes me uninspired, and unenergetic.
Second, I open my blog again. What's my impression? I used to being so hard on myself, like I wish the writing is not as garbage as this, I wish I'm more high tech so I can fully customize my page, I wish I have the "it" factor that charm people to read my blog like a magnet thing. I see my blog and it's not perfect, but it's not bad either I have the potential. And "38 PEOPLE COME" that's great and as I expected GaIn's album review attracts visitors the most.
Third, why I continue writing again? Simple, I'm inspired. Still like the first, it's a mixture of different aspect in my life which makes me inspired, and energetic. (I copy and paste btw ;p)
Fourth, what will I write in the future? There are so many event that I missed to tell, like the art week, my sister got a car accident, etc. Maybe or maybe not I will write it, but currently I'm focusing on review cause it attract visitors the most. I also plan to customize my blog further and I also plan to write a fanfic and a novel at the same time (thanks for your scrutiny towards fanfic GRRM, I have double job now). I know not all of it will come true, but I'll try.
Fifth and the last, the extra word. I currently watching Glee the christmas special and my mom beside me even though this is my boarding room oh and I currently in an exam week. Can you imagine it? It was hell, not to be ruthless but my parents and I were disconnect in so many things. Oh and once again I promise myself, visitors numbers won't let me stop writing EVERRRRRR.

Okay this is the part where I usually say I make an improvement in writing which in fact is wrong, but hey confident is okay in enough border hahaha.
P.S. : I have just finished QCing this post and I have to admit that I do improve in writing :p