Archive for the ‘piano’ Category
Piano: Forever Love by X Japan
Posted in Art, Hobbies, Music, piano, Song Lyric, tagged Forever Love, lyric, piano, X Japan on July 29, 2026| Leave a Comment »
Piano: Le Coucou
Posted in Hobbies, piano, tagged abrsm grade 7 piano, Le Coucou, Louis-Claude Daquin on July 14, 2026| Leave a Comment »
Fast Baroque music seems to be one of my weaknesses. I tend to tense up and play unevenly, and I find it difficult to strike a good balance between getting into the flow and playing freely while still minimizing mistakes.
First recording attempt:
A version with less mistakes after another week of practice and better sleep, but perhaps also less expressive as I try to avoid mistakes:
Piano & Vocal: Perfect Day
Posted in Hobbies, Movies, piano, tagged accomplishment, Lou Reed, Perfect Day, piano on April 29, 2026| Leave a Comment »
After my first piano and singing performance with my boys, I’m ready to attempt a solo. I first encountered this song in one of my favorite films in recent years, and something about it stayed with me. I’m glad to make it part of my piano journey.
Perfect Day by Lou Reed:
Just a perfect day
Drink Sangria in the park
And then later
When it gets dark, we go home
Just a perfect day
Feed animals in the zoo
Then later
A movie, too, and then home
Oh, it’s such a perfect day
I’m glad I spend it with you
Oh, such a perfect day
You just keep me hanging on
You just keep me hanging on
Just a perfect day
Problems all left alone
Weekenders on our own
It’s such fun
Just a perfect day
You made me forget myself
I thought I was
Someone else, someone good
Oh, it’s such a perfect day
I’m glad I spent it with you
Oh, such a perfect day
You just keep me hanging on
You just keep me hanging on
You’re going to reap just what you sow
You’re going to reap just what you sow
You’re going to reap just what you sow
You’re going to reap just what you sow
Piano: Chopin Prelude Op.28 No.15 in D Flat Major “Raindrop”
Posted in Hobbies, Music, piano, tagged Chopin, piano, Prelude Op.28 No.15 in D flat Major, Raindrop, Ranindrop on March 30, 2026| Leave a Comment »
Innocent peace;
Dark dreadful reality;
Acceptance and serenity;
But things are never the same
Piano and Violin: Cinema Paradiso
Posted in Hobbies, Movies, Music, piano, Relationship, tagged Cinema Paradiso, duet, Ennio Morricone, piano and violin on March 23, 2026| Leave a Comment »
A microcosm of life’s messiness: First love, fate, misunderstanding, sacrifices needed to fulfill one’s potential, nostalgia, regrets, and importance of timing.
Piano: Adagietto pianissimo (No.1 from Suite de danzas criollas, Op.15)
Posted in Hobbies, Music, piano, tagged abrsm grade 7 piano, Adagietto pianissimo on February 13, 2026| Leave a Comment »
Sometimes life is like a dream. It doesn’t make much sense, yet is interspersed with beautiful melodies.
Piano: 遇見 (Encounter)
Posted in Music, piano, Song Lyric, tagged 遇見, piano, Stefanie Sun on January 30, 2026| Leave a Comment »
Song by Stefanie Sun
Lyrics:
聽見冬天的離開我在某年某月醒過來
我想我等我期待未來卻不能因此安排
陰天傍晚車窗外未來有一個人在等待
向左向右向前看愛要拐幾個彎才來
我遇見誰會有怎樣的對白
我等的人他在多遠的未來
我聽見風來自地鐵和人海
我排著隊拿著愛的號碼牌
我往前飛飛過一片時間海
我們也曾在愛情裏受傷害
我看著路夢的入口有點窄
我遇見你是最美麗的意外
總有一天我的謎底會解開
I hear the winter leaving.
I wake up in some year, some month.
I think, I wait, I look forward to,
But that’s not how the future is arranged.
Cloudy sky, an evening, outside the car window.
There is a person waiting in the future.
To the left, to the right, to the front I look.
How many corners must love turns before it arrives?
Who will I meet, what are we going to say?
The person I’m waiting for, how far away is he in the future?
I hear the wind blowing from the subway and the crowd.
I’m standing in line, holding a number plate for love.
Cloudy sky, an evening, outside the car window.
There is a person waiting in the future.
To the left, to the right, to the front I look.
How many corners must love turns before it arrives?
Who will I meet, what are we going to say?
The person I’m waiting for, how far away is he in the future?
I hear the wind blowing from the subway and the crowd.
I’m standing in line, holding a number plate for love.
I keep flying and flew across a sea of time.
We both had been injured in love.
I’m watching the road, the entrance to the dream is a bit narrow.
Meeting you is the most beautiful accident.
One day, my riddle will unravel.
First Piano and Vocal Attempt
Posted in Hobbies, piano, Relationship, Song Lyric, tagged family project, Frank Sinatra, piano, violin, vocal on December 23, 2025| 1 Comment »
I’ve wanted to play piano and sing at the same time. This year I finally gave it a shot with one of my favourite Frank Sinatra songs that has a relatively simple accompaniment. I also teamed up with my boys to make it less daunting. I think it’s a good start, and I hope to tackle a solo performance in the future.
My Way Lyrics:
And now, the end is near
And so I face the final curtain
My friend, I’ll say it clear
I’ll state my case, of which I’m certain
I’ve lived a life that’s full
I traveled each and every highway
And more, much more than this
I did it my way
Regrets, I’ve had a few
But then again, too few to mention
I did what I had to do
And saw it through without exemption
I planned each charted course
Each careful step along the byway
And more, much more than this
I did it my way
Yes, there were times, I’m sure you knew
When I bit off more than I could chew
But through it all, when there was doubt
I ate it up and spit it out
I faced it all, and I stood tall
And did it my way
I’ve loved, I’ve laughed and cried
I’ve had my fill, my share of losing
And now, as tears subside
I find it all so amusing
To think I did all that
And may I say, not in a shy way
Oh, no, oh, no, not me
I did it my way
For what is a man, what has he got?
If not himself, then he has naught
To say the things he truly feels
And not the words of one who kneels
The record shows I took the blows
And did it my way
Yes, it was my way
Piano: Chopin Etude in E Major Op.10 No.3 (Tristesse)
Posted in Hobbies, piano, tagged calm, Chopin Etude in E major op10 no3, nostalgia, passion, piano, Sadness, tristette on December 22, 2025| Leave a Comment »
Piano: Shade of Love from Blue Box
Posted in anime, Hobbies, Music, piano, Song Lyric, tagged Blue Box, Shade of Love, Takashi Ohmama on November 11, 2025| Leave a Comment »
“Look at me. See me as more than a friend. Whether it’s tomorrow, next week, or next month, I’ll always be waiting” — Hina’s thought
Song with lyrics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7y5Hx0y0S9A
Taiki: I can’t be with you
Hina: No. I told you I didn’t need an answer right now. You don’t need to rush it. It’s not like you’re gonna start dating Chinatsu Senpai, right?
Taiki: No, but…
Hina: Then you don’t need to give me your answer yet. I won’t complain, no matter how long it takes. if you reject me now, you might regret it later when you realise you’re in love with me.
Taiki: Maybe so, but I don’t think this dynamic we have now is a good one. You say it’s okay for me to take my shot with Chinatus Senpai. But with the way things are now, I can’t pursue my feelings honestly. Even though I like Chinatus Senpai, I feel ashamed of myself for still being drawn to you. And I think my indecisiveness is only hurting you. So let me just make things clear. We should both just–
Hina: I said it’s fine! I know you liked someone else when I told you how I felt. Even if you like her, I still love you!
Taiki: That’s not a natural way to be.
Hina. It’s natural! It’ll all make sense once I can get you to look at me!
Taiki: I told you I can’t reciprocate your feelings.
Hina: Why not? You have way more memories with me. Is it because we don’t live together? Then we could start now. I don’t know how Chinatus Senpai feels about you, but I —
Taiki: Even so. It won’t change who I like.
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