Musicals!

I haven’t watched a lot of musicals, truth be told, but those I have watched I have loved! The Sound of Music, The Lion King, Mary Poppins, Oliver!, Grease, Chicago,and  West Side Story being some that I can recall at this moment. My most recent flirtation with a musical was Jane Austen’s Persuasion. Funky, right? … Continue reading »

Musically Fit – In the Austen Way

Can you imagine a Jane Austen musical? I mean, a real Jane Austen drama as a musical? Lady Catherine singing about her pride, Darcy of his love, Marianne of her heartache, Colonel Brandon of his battles, Edmund Bertram of his family and Miss Crawford of hers, and Emma of her matchmaking, perhaps? Does it make … Continue reading »

It’s Been Long, Way Too Long!

What can I say? I just went off the blogdar (blog+radar)! I meant to write when I was at home but all I wanted to do during those two weeks was to just relax, spend some time with my grandparents, prepare for my sister’s graduation party, and read. So I do feel a tad bit … Continue reading »

Music Games

This is a tribute to some of the games that I have loved playing. I love them more because of the music compositions that accompany me through the game. They are spectacularly composed and give it life, so here are some of the – full or in part. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Call … Continue reading »

There and Back!

And so I am back! *such a bad way to start a sentence!* Well fed, well rested and well aware of what I must expect for the next four months! Of course, I felt home sick the instant I got on the plane (which had the Atlanta Falcons’ logo on the tail wing – this … Continue reading »

My 2010 Music Round-Up

It’s been a long and exciting year, with a million different things happening. So it obviously calls for a round up. I thought I’d start off with a music round-up before the sports, books and personal one because it requires less time and thinking (and fewer arguments ) My phase this year (maybe, semester would … Continue reading »

Money Matters

Money. It always comes down to it. The more you have the better your life will be. It’s not everything, but it is enough to keep you happy for a period of time. And then you go on to realize that there some things larger than those pieces of silver. What brought this topic on? … Continue reading »

By Myself But Not Alone

I’ve liked the final week of club football Obviously even more because Chelsea have won the 2010 FA Cup less than a week after they sealed the Premier League. It’s wonderful!! They definitely deserved to win, to hell with all those who think otherwise and make stupid excuses. Now I’m looking forward to the World … Continue reading »

My Week of Sabbath – and others…

A conversation a few days back with one of my buddies back home set off this whole ‘Black Sabbath‘ phase. I’ve been listening to Sabbath, Heaven and Hell, Dio, Ozzy Osbourne and Rainbow. Not entire discographies, just specific songs/albums. Here’s Heaven and Hell with a favorite of mine – Bible Black. A live version with … Continue reading »

Ruska

It means autumn leaves in Finnish. The beauty of which can overcome you. It marks the end of something bright and beautiful but signifies the coming of a new season. It’s heart-wrenchingly delightful. It’s the song. Apocalyptica’s Ruska from their eponymous album. I heard it and I cried. Simply tore my heart out with the simplicity … Continue reading »