Music!

The past few days had been euphoric for me. Totally immersed in the overwhelming sensation which music brings. This fanatic craze with new age, contemporary classical music. Suddenly artistes like John Williams, Danny Wright and Kevin Kern occupied my entire playlist. I guess I have to thank Kevin(not Kern. lol) for introducing me into the enchanting world of contemporary classical music. It all started with the beautiful guitar piece of Cavatina which was splendidly performed, then it was the mp3 of Danny Wright's Spring, and the next day, Kevin passed me the score for Sundial Dreams. And my journey into this realm of music is irreversible. But I don't mind at all, in fact, I'm almost prancing every single step with euphoria. =)

There are such strong inspirations for me to implore further, to elevate my skills to a higher level. To go beyond pop songs, to go beyond the mundane C major, or even G major and F major for that matter. (Sundial Dreams is in Gb major - it has 6 flats mind you. =P) Last year, Mona gave me so much inspiration by encouraging me to pursue a higher level, and told me that self-taught musicians can be as well as or even better than those who been through formal lessons. Although she herself is a fantastic pianist with formal training, she told me of great examples of people who succeeded despite all odds. But Kevin is the person who let me see for myself, the potentials of learning an instrument all by yourself. No doubt the rigor and discipline will have to come from self, yet isn't that more laudable? To have a strong enough passion and drive to discipline yourself to achieve such soaring standards.

I believe that the genuineness of passion is greater and more important than any certificates or grades.