Official Video: Cosmic Gate - Back 2 Earth (2010)

As Cosmic Gate revives their classic hard trance tunes and par it with today's trend in trance -- uplifting -- they give new life to these great classics. Arty in particular, made a massive remix of this song and it is wildly driving me crazy.

On the video, it looks like a compiled version of Cosmic Gate's live gigs. I have also linked the video of the original version of Back To Earth.

I'm coming from the edge of space, visiting another race. Here is the place of my birth, I'm at home - I'm back to Earth

This is the original version from their 2002 artist album No More Sleep
Back To Earth (original version)


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Official Video: Kelis - Brave

Brave is the fourth single off Kelis' latest studio album Flesh Tone.

This video reminds me of Alanis' Head Over Feet.

On the video, Kelis bleached her hair, donned a much fairer skin against a white backdrop making her look like a white woman. Although I cannot decipher the message of the video, I think she still rocked the video! Brave is one of the three songs I love about Flesh Tone. In my opinion though, she could have made a much heavier impact video - the kind like Scream or 4th of July (Fireworks) have.

Here's the MV:

Your thoughts please--

Trance Around The World - Episode 350

One of my favourite EDM acts -- Above & Beyond -- celebrates 350th episode of their Trance Around The World radio show with 7 hours of non-stop live sets from the likes of Cosmic Gate, Jaytech Super8 & Tab, and Above & Beyond performing live at the L.A. Palladium in Los Angeles, California.

I have pinned myself on the location map as I have been bed-raving and experiencing too much eargasm for this one.

Set list for each djs to-follow... Stand-by...

Meanwhile, do share how your experience was like.

Official Video: Mariah Carey featuring Patricia Carey - O Come All Ye Faithful

Mother of songbird, Mariah Carey, joins her daughter in a duet of a Christmas classic Oh Come All Ye Faithful. Patricia, who is a soprano brings more flavour and colour to the song when blended with the melismatic style and 5-octave range of this diva.

Here's the video:




What do you think?

Official Video: Rihanna featuring Drake - What's My Name?

Simultaneously released with its single, the video for What's My Name, Rihanna's second single off her fifth studio album loud was released a few days back.

On the video, it features Canadian rapper Drake. The song and the video reminds me a lot of Rihanna's 2007 collab with Ne-Yo with Hate That I Love You. The formula for the song and video is very much similar as well.

Take a look at it yourself:

What do you think?

Official Video: Kelis - Scream

Kelis releases a video for her third single Scream. I have always thought that Kelis has a very strong artistic mind that even during this post-GaGa era, she still manage to stand out.

The song was in collaboration with David Guetta; and we all know what that means -- it's a treat for all dance/electronica lovers. With Guetta's signature sounds and Kelis' husky meets soothing voice, this is one great track off her album.

The music video has a 3-D version which can be found over on her website. One of the coolest videos I have ever watched and the outfits are fabulous!

Enjoy it!

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Album Review: Robyn - Body Talk Pt. 3

The Body Talk series has come to it's final stages with the release of Body Talk pt. 3. Robyn was proud to announce that a continuation and final installment will be released in select regions whilst a complete compilation - Body Talk will be released in major markets.

The final installment part 3 contains five tracks - the dance version of Indestructible and four new upbeat, club-friendly tracks.

I got the leaked record a few days before its release. However, I want to get both Body Talk and Body Talk pt. 3 in physical copies to complete my collection. 

The part 3 is more of a celebration of the body talk series. The 5-track CD contains infectious beats that you'd just want to step out, hit the clubs and sing "I Came To Dance Not To Socialise" out loud. Well, that's what I'd do. 

Comparing it with its two predecesors, Body Talk pt. 3 impact is short but sweet. It is straight forward - dance like there's no tomorrow. Of the five tracks, my favourite would have to Get Myself Together. The dance version of Indestructible is also a good track however, its acoustic version claims the crown in being the better version. Another noteworthy track is Call Your Girlfriend; one would need to listen to it to understand what I mean. 

Given the same collaborators and producers, the songs in part 3 are very familiar with the sounds of part 1 and 2. Nothing very new aside from an extended array of choices for great Robyn songs. But one thing is for sure, you cannot just listen to the part 3 alone. It will make you crave for Robyn more. That's how great this record is people!

Track list:

01. Indestructible

02. Time Machine

03. Call Your Girlfriend

04. Get Myself Together

05. Stars 4-Ever

What do you think?

Official Video: Kylie Minogue - Better Than Today

Exciting news greeted me two weeks before the release of this video when it said that it will be released earlier. When it was confirmed that Better Than Today is the upcoming third single off Aphrodite, I was uncertain whether I was excited or disappointed. It is a good song but I'm still not confident about it being a single.

However, the music video that was both directed by William Baker (Kylie's long-time stylist, creative director and friend) and Kylie herself, gave the song a more impact and meaning. Watching the video makes you listen to the song and appreciate it more. I thought it is a simply chic video! Kylie donned her high fashion couture with her signature smoky blue Aphrodite eye make-up. The best thing about the video is its backdrop! The psychedelic visuals of mixed abstracts and pacman!

The male synth players donned a pacman head mask. When I say pacman - not referring to the boxer, alright? The video showcased a recreation of one of Kylie's live performances, except that it's lip-synch on the vid. Kylie does sing live in almost all of her live performances.

Some of the peeps I know had some comments that it reminded them of the 2 Hearts video but a way better version - which I agree on to a certain degree.

Enjoy the vid!

Your thoughts please?

Official Video: Taio Cruz featuring Kylie Minogue - Higher

I saw this news via Twitter that Kylie and Taio Cruz are doing a collab on one song. I am not keen on Taio Cruz and his songs but given that Kylie is in it, it got me really excited!

The song is called Higher - a fitting title for Kylie and her music genre. I don't really dig the song much, except the part that Kylie sings. The line it's taking me higher, higher suits her voice a lot!

In the video, Kylie and Taio barely touched each other - probably the image that Kylie has that a newbie cannot just touch a goddess. K's look in the video reminded me a lot of her Red Blooded Woman video

Here's the vid:

What do you think?

Bigfish presents Cream Halloween Ball 2010: Rave in Wonderland featuring John Paul, Binary Finary & Ronski Speed

Just recently held, Cream annual Halloween Ball presented by Bigfish was yet another successful event. Given a new but smaller venue, the place was packed with party animals in their fiercest and most outrageous costumes. 

Of course, my friends and I have have really planned for this year. This is the only yearly event of Bigfish where I don't really care who's spinning. I just came for the party with my friends and to parade my costume to everyone else! And this is my first time at Cream after 2006! I could say I came back with a fierce vengeance. =)

We got a table together with our other friends and it was a good decision to. At least we had a place for touch ups or to deposit any stuff or a couch to rest on when we get julasity.

We got in almost 2AM already due to traffic jam caused by influx of people trying to get to the venue added by the nasty rain. After some door issue and crowd penetration, I got to the venue and Binary Finary were on the decks. I didn't really care, I just wanted to parade around for my friends to see and notice me and perhaps take some shots to forever capture those priceless moments. In short, I was craving for attention and boy I really got it! A lot of it! Gaano kadalas ang minsan?! (How often is 'sometimes'?)

It felt really great and my costume was in harmony of what were my other friends are wearing. Most of my other friends were in Football outfits. My best friend was in a cheerleader outfit, a really sexy one. One was a bunny (who could be a mascot) and one was dressed as Jacob Black (from Twilight), but he wasn't really dressed as he was topless. So I thought he could be the water boy! (LOL) Finally, I was in a very sexy referee outfit. All of us combined, we make a football field cast! We were complete. The players were kicking ball, cheerleader was dancing, I was whistling and flashing my yellow and red cards -- it was really a SCENE! Photos can give you a sense of what had transpired.

Here are some of them:

Pouty, Poutier, Poutiest

with the captain ball from both teams and the journalist

Cheerleader & Referee

my hot boy toy

Still fresh - Ashley, Vanessa & Bunny Paras

Hope you like the photos. Comments are welcome. Be honest and kind =P

Album Review: Rihanna - Loud

Rihanna's 5th studio album Loud landed in most markets today 15 Nov 2010. Though I got the leaked iTunes version, I'm still waiting to grab myself a physical copy of the album. 

Having done my initial listening sessions, I've really fallen in love deeper with Only Girl (In The World) and thought that it was the best choice as a lead single. The song speaks so much about the album's feel and character - fun, carefree, flirty, LOUD! The synths entagled in rich rhythm and drums plus the signature electro sound of Stargate makes a perfect club anthem! This song is sure to join the ranks of her other hits that will forever be etched in her career that launched her to stardom. Songs like Umbrella, Don't Stop The Music and Unfaithful. 

I also noticed the evolution of Rihanna's voice in the album, her range was higher, wider giving a vibrant impact on the album's loud attitude. This is mostly evident in Only Girl and Complicated

It was also confirmed by Rihanna's team that What's My Name (featuring Canadian R&B sensation Drake) will be the next single and the video is already being shot. My impression of the song is Stargate's Euro synthpop meets Rihanna's Barbadian singing style plus Drake's sexy voice. The result, a dancey, radio-friendly record but otherwise, forgettable. 

Other songs like the provocative S&M, which is another Stargate produced track was also confirmed to be the third single and an accompanying music video will also be released. Man Down is probably the most Barbadian-influenced track in the album - very similar to her I Got That track from Good Girl Gone Bad. The fun & playful Raining Men (with Nicki Minaj) is also an attention grabber along with the mellow side of the album California King (Bed), Cheers (Drink to That) and Love The Way You Lie - Part II which this time, features rapper Eminem) proves Rihanna's versatility as a recording artist. Love The Way You Lie part II is an acoustic throwback to RiRi and Eminem's chart-topping hit Love The Way You Lie. Do you remember Jay-Z and Alicia Keys' The Empire State of Mind? A. Keys also had her own piano version of the song in her 4th studio album. Nothing, I just want to segue that info and relate it to how Rihanna did it with hers. LTWYP2 in my opinion is a much better version with Eminem's less raps and more of part from RiRi.

Noteworthy tracks: S&M, Only Girl (In The World), Love The Way You Lie - Part II, Cheers (Drink to That), California King (Bed)

Track list:

01. S&M

02. What's My Name

03. Cheers (Drink To That)

04. Fading

05. Only Girl (In The World)

06. California King (Bed)

07. Man Down

08. Raining Men

09. Complicated

10. Skin

11. Love The Way You Lie - Part II

What do you think?

Album Review: Mariah Carey - Merry Christmas II You

Mariah Carey comes back with a festive vengeance this holiday season! Her 13th studio album (and second holiday album) landed a few weeks ago and was performing very well on various charts both on Billboard and other international charts.

Merry Christmas II You is Mariah's second Christmas album (first was Merry Christmas released in Nov 1994), it peaked at #4 on the Billboard 200. The album contains MiMi's version of traditional Christmas/Yuletide cheers and gave them new life, much like how she did it on the first Christmas album and she also came up with new tracks that she worked with the likes of Jermain Dupri. Four new songs: Oh Santa, Christmas Time Is In The Air Again, When Christmas Comes and One Child were included. Oh Santa is the first single released off the album. MiMi also confirmed there is a video in the works for O Come All Ye Faithful

I like how she marked these traditional cheers with her singing character. My favourite rendition would have to Little Drummer Boy and The First Noel / Born Is The King. The album also contains a live version of O Holy Night which was done sometime in the 90s. I inferred so as I can tell by the sound of her voice that it wasn't a recent live recording. But still great, nonetheless. Another highlight of the album is a duet with her mother Patricia Carey for the song O Come All Ye Faithful. Finally, a new (as MiMi claims it, a more festive) version of her chart-topping Christmas hit All I Want For Christmas Is You also made the cut.

In my opinion, she had done an equally great job in rendering traditional songs to her own version however, in terms of the new tracks, I would say Merry Christmas had better tracks: All I Want For Christmas Is You, Miss You Most At Christmas Time, Jesus Born On This Day are three great tracks that you can listen to even if it's not in season. Probably due to better contributors and collaborators - Walter Afanasieff. 

The first album renditions sounded like as how her music was at that time while the second album showcased renditions that represent MiMi's evolved and current sound. 

Track list:

01. Santa Claus Is Coming Town (Interlude)

02. Oh Santa

03. O Little Town Of Bethlehem / Little Drummer Boy

04. Christmas Time Is In The Air Again

05. The First Noel / Born Is The King (Interlude)

06. When Christmas Comes

07. Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Santa Claus Lane) / Housetop Celebration

08. Charlie Brown Christmas

09. O Come All Ye Faithful / Hallelujah Chorus

10. O Holy Night (Live from WPC in South Central, Los Angeles)

11. One Child

12. All I Want From Christmas Is You (Extra Festive)

13. Auld Lang Syne (The New Year's Anthem)

Your thoughts?

Movie Review: Amphetamine

Amphetamine is the second installment of a Scud Trilogy. The sequel examines the limit of passion as oppose to it's prequel Permanent Residence which examines the limit of life. 

The movie stars newbie actors: Thomas Price, a half HK-Chinese/half British actor who also now appears as a Channel [V] video jockey; and Byron Pang who was a former model and a runner-up from Mr. Hong Kong 2005 pageant.

With Scud's infamous style of frontal nudity in his films, this movie defines the line between a pornographic material and an artistic perception of sexuality. Although I must admit that it is Thomas Price that gave me the urge to hunt this movie down. 

I get the story of two men, one who's in struggle of his sexuality and one who's struggling to find the love he's always wanted. With Daniel (Price) being the more stable of the two, he supports and guides Kafka (Pang) and share him his life. In return, Kafka gives his best to return the love that Daniel is showing him despite the traumatic past he had previously. Kafka and Daniel do share another thing aside from their sexuality and love -- drugs. Amphetamine in particular. They use this substance to enjoy their togetherness and sometimes to escape whatever that is bothering them esepcially Kafka. Not knowing that the love they have is more than addicting than the substances they are taking in. 

Amphetamine is your typical gay HK movie but this time it involves drugs which has always been happening in reality but remains a taboo. 

I was drawn to this movie because of Tom Price as mentioned above and have learned to realised that Byron Pang is hot himself. If you like some eye candy, manly body, or even a softcore porn with a good plot -- this movie might suit your palette. Sex scenes are both homo male-to-male and hetero. There also scenes where Daniel and Kafka first met, I've always yearned for that feeling and every time I feel it, it just makes you want to fall in love! 

If you can get this movie on DVD, it's worth the money! Both guys are enough compensation for your eyes for the story's lack of thrill it gives your brain cells. 

What do you think?

Official Video: Robyn - Indestructible

As I have inferred previously, Robyn confirmed Indestructible as the next single off Body Talk pt. 3. A more upbeat, disco-infectious version of the song is included on the third and final installment of the Body Talk series. The acoustic version of the song is also included on Body Talk pt. 2. Unlike Hang With Me, of which acoustic version didn't make that impact on me, with Indestructible I happen to like both versions. In fact, I think I even like the acoustic/orchestral version more than the dance version. Nonetheless, I love both styles!

The video cuts between scenes of Robyn wearing a tube costume with coloured liquids in it (tube costume custom-made by Lucy McRae) and scenes of couples making love. It was directed by Nils Ljunggren and Max Vitali.

At first look, the video may just seem your typical sex scenes-filled concept but once you get to watch it as a whole, you're gonna validate your first impression as true. Although the tube costume thing looks quite impressive at first especially with the liquid flowing in it changes colour every so often, I couldn't help but imagine Robyn looking like a hospital patient with the tube attire.

Check the video out.

What do you think?

Official Video: Katy Perry - Firework

I bring you the music video of Firework, Katy's third single off her chart-topping album Teenage Dream.

The video gave this song a deeper impact of it's meaning. Although the title was taken literally into the concept, I think the production still managed to produce a really quality video, a more pop, dancier version of Christina's Beautiful.

My favourite part of the video is when all the crowd were ignited with fireworks and dancing at the quadrangle.

Here's the video -- enjoy!

Your thoughts?

Album Review: Chicane - Giants

Some names seem to have been there from the very moment I fell in love with dance music. Chicane is one of them. For nearly 15 years, UK producer Nick Bracegirdle has been part of the this dynamic scene, hitting high peaks and journeying to utopia with Offshore, Saltwater, Don't Give Up, Stoned In Love and the more recent Poppiholla and Hiding All The Stars. After three successful artist albums, in 2009 we saw the release of Chicane's 'Best of' album, a prelude to his new one: Giants.

Giants displays that diversity, from the ambient opening track Barefoot to the housey radio-hit Come Back, warm progressive Middledistancerunner in collaboration with Owl City singer Adam Young and enthralling classic interlude called Titles. I feel that Chicane has crossed all boundaries and shows that those 15 years have only made him more creative.

Chicane returns to his signature sound from the 'Far From The Maddening Crowds' era but with a new dose of energy for the crowds, intimate home-listening moments and timeless, gigantic highlights. If you love the Chicane style of that ambient-emo-atmospheric sound, this album is definitely for you. This is his niche and the very same sound why I love Chicane over the years.

This artist album features Poppiholla, Hiding All The Stars and Come Back, which were all supposedly be part of a Re-work EP back in 2009
Album is a must-buy for all ambient/dance lovers out there!

Noteworthy tracks for me are Middledistancerunner, From Where I Stand, What Am I Doing Here part 1, Giants, Titles and of course Come Back and Hiding All The Stars

Track list:

01. Barefoot
02. Middledistancerunner
03. Come Back
04. What Am I Doing Here? Pt. 1
05. Giants
06. Poppiholla (5am)
07. So Far Out To Sea
08. Where Do I Start?
09. From Where I Stand
10. Hiding All The Stars
11. What Am I Doing Here? Pt 2
12. Titles
13. Middledistancerunner (DC Rework Edit)


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Official Video: Usher - DJ Got Us Fallin' In Love

This is the accompanying video for Usher's single DJ Got Us Fallin' In Love featuring Pitbull. 

It shows Usher dancing in a club. Utilizing a bevy of stop-start moves in synch with a synth beat, Usher walks through the club and the crowds of its dancing patrons while singing. Throughout the video, the surrounding dancers are periodically frozen in time or slowed while Usher continues to krump at normal speed. 

This is something that Usher has done before but with the stop-start moves, it gives a great compliment and feel to the song, something new with something old. The choreography was as infectious as the beat. I just hoped Usher's people didn't put Pitbull in the song and video, he's a minus points.

Here's the video.

Your thoughts?

Official Video: Rihanna - Only Girl (In The World)

As the first single off fifth studio album Loud, Rihanna premiered on MTV the music video for Only Girl (In The World) on 13 Oct. 

The scenes include Rihanna dancing on a hilltop, lying on bed of flowers and dancing around multi-colored balloons. She is even seen riding on a swing that hangs from the sky and then dancing in front of a tree full of blinking lights that adds to the surreal imagery.

The song might really have been the best choice as a lead single as it paves the way for Rihanna's comeback on the dance floor inspired by Europop sounds - this is the vibe it gives for the record as a whole.

The video depicts exactly what the song is about -- light, carefree, no-frills. If someone makes you feel like you're the only girl in the world, this video is the perfect motion picture of that feeling.

Do you agree? Your thoughts please.

Rihanna Gets Loud

According to various sources, Rihanna is set to release her fifth studio album entitled Loud some time November 2010. 

With the sound of Only Girl (In The World), released as the first single off the album, produced by Stargate (Norweigian dance duo responsible for other Rihanna hits like Don't Stop The Music and Rude Boy), it looks like Loud is a departure from Rihanna's darker, edgier sound of Rated R. And I guess it's also safe to say that she might be venturing into the dance-electro side of her genre. Similar to some black artists i.e. Kelly Rowland, Flo-rida, Kelis etc. who all went out of their comfort zone genres and explored the not-so-much-done-before. 

She confirmed on a radio show with Ryan Seacrest that the album is called Loud. Yes it is called LOUD, Rihanna told fans during a live chat. Get LOUD everybody. Get crazy. Get excited. Cuz I'm pumped. I'm just gonna be ME.

I think she made pretty Loud and clear! In a month's time we'll see how Loud this album will impact the music scene

Album Review: Tiësto - Kaleidoscope: Remixed

It's amusing that some editorial description notes Tiësto as "one of the greatest DJ talents of this era," and that "Tiësto continually pushes boundaries with his addictive dance music creations." If this were still true to date, he wouldn't continue to release albums like Kaleidoscope. In Search of Sunrise 7 was the last real trance project that he released, and even by that point he had run such a great series into the ground. 

The original Kaleidoscope album upset a large amount of dance purists last year and dressing up the same tracks with average remixes will do just the same. However, for the Kaleidoscope: Remixed, there are a small amount of tracks on this album that are worthy of a release: Ferry Corsten's remix of Kaleidoscope, Nic Chagalls' remix of Here on Earth, Jonas Stenberg's remix of I Am Strong, and Wolfgang Gartner's remix of I Will Be Here. If First State's remix of Feel It in My Bones were strictly instrumental, it would have been fantastic. But the vocal is so unavoidably dire that it takes away from the production. Sadly enough this doesn't even add up to half the album. Remixes that would have made this project more attractive and truly expressed Tiësto's "addictive dance music creations" are Marcel Woods' remix of Escape Me, Marcus Schossow's remix of Feel It in My Bones, and Andy Dugid's remix of Who Wants To Be Alone (which is a killer). 

For all the doors that Tiësto has opened for dance music since its initial movement I still give him the benefit of the doubt as Kaleidoscope being his first real falter. The question is now that Kaleidoscope has recieved the customary treatment in original and remixed format, what will he do next? Will he reaffirm his legendary status in dance music culture, or drift off into irrelevancy along with some of the has-beens? I hope this is not a foreshadowing. One thing is certain however, with mishaps like this taking place in the dance community, Armin van Buuren continues to show his dominance and proves why the torch has been passed to him as the world's number 1 DJ. His artist album Mirage will definitely crush Kaleidoscope and he is also positioned to break Tiësto's record as the world's number 1 DJ for a fourth time in a row later this year. Time to wake up Tijs! I still believe in you! 

Track list:

01. I Will Be Here (Tiesto Remix)

02. It's Not The Things You Say (Ali Wilson Remix)

03. Who Wants To Be Alone (Pillip D Remix)

04. Louder Than Boom (Bart B More Remix)

05. Escape Me (Avicii Remix)

06. Knock You Out (Mysto And Pizzi Remix)

07. Feel It In My Bones (First State Remix)

08. Kaleidoscope (Ferry Corsten Remix)

09. Here On Earth (Nic Chagali Remix)

10. Surrounded By Light (Extended Tiesto Remix)

11. Always Near (Extended Tiesto Remix)

12. I Am Strong (Jonas Stenberg Remix)

13. Century (Ned Shepard And Sultan Remix)

14. I Will Be Here (Wolfgang Gartner Remix)

15. It's Not The Things You Say (Tiesto Remix)

16. It's Not The Things You Say(Filthy Dukes Remix)

17. Century (TV Rock Remix)

18. Century (Tiesto Remix)

19. Here On Earth (Alex Kunnari Remix)

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Official Video: Markus Schulz - Rain

Found at the epicentre of Las Vegas clubbing is The Palms Casino & Resort, and inside lies a nightclub whose admiration continues to grow week by week. It is a night which now features regularly in Markus' extensive tour schedule, and the legacy of this club continues to grow alongside his own.

Therefore, his next single is aptly named after the club in question, entitled, Rain.

The song and video pays homage to a certain club in Las Vegas -- Rain. Hence, the video was set in Vegas showing some famous landmarks, The Palms Casino & Resort. And group of hot, sexy chicks in convertible on their way to the sin city.

Enjoy the video:

What do you think?

Bigfish presents Innovation White featuring Above & Beyond Anjunabeats Volume 8 World Tour 2010

When I heard a set date for Innovation White, I was like, finally it is happening! After a series of delays and postponement, it finally happened on 01 October 2010. Rumour had it that Dash Berlin or Aly & Fila were the dj pegs for the Innovation White party. To my surprise and thrill, Bigfish had announced that Above & Beyond are spinning. I'd die!!! And I quickly updated my Facebook status and tweet this to my friends and followers. Nothing could have described how excited I was upon hearing this.

In support of their latest project - Anjunabeats Volume 8, the trio embarked on a worldwide tour from Europe to the Americas and some parts of Asia. The Philippines is very much privileged to have been a part of this tour along with Hong Kong and Kuala Lumpur.

Anjunabeats as we know is the record label company formed by the members of Above & Beyond. Anjunabeats Volume 8 contains today's best dance tracks from Kyau & Albert, Mat Zo, Nitrous Oxide and A&B's own Oceanlab which have been mixed by the trio giving these tracks a newer life and meaning.

As the night grew older and moments came closer 'til A&B took the decks, the crowd was so enthusiastic and excited - ready to party! While the preceding DJ built the crowd's momentum and slowly intro'ing the trio, the excitement and energy is unparalleled. 

The crowd validated their state of utopia when Daft Punk's One More Time was played back to back by Black Eyed Peas I Gotta Feeling. 

I couldn't believe it myself! I was actually there dancing to Above & Beyond! They have been my favourite DJs since 2001 and I finally made it at their gig... It was so surreal and I couldn't help but jump, dance and shout in euphoria. 

They played songs that really carried me and made fly - songs like On A Good Day, Lonely Girl, Home, Alone Tonight, For All I Care and many more. This is definitely one of the best dance events I have been to. I can put it alongside Arman van Helden (2000); John Digweed (2001); Paul van Dyk (2005); Tiësto (2006); Armin van Buuren (2007)

The night was a celebration of fun, love and friendship -- my friendship with Jason for over 10 years now, a new level of friendship with people I've known years ago as well as newbord friendships founded that night. It was also great seeing all the party people in the dance community. We are one in trance, it's a place that feels like home. 

As Paul van Dyk's famous trance anthem -- My home is where you are, in every beat, with every beat we're closer

Sharing with you the feel and ambiance of the venue. Photos were taken from my BB, Jason's BB and Allan's camera.

I'm telling you even last Monday, I was still seeing the strobes and laser lights. It was that good people!!

Here are photos of myself together with the people I was with and who I saw at the venue. Photos from my BB, Jason's BB and Allan's camera

 Jason, Marx, Allan

 Jethro, Karl, Marx, Allan

 Mike, Jason, PJ, Marx

Marx, Allan

 Jethro, Jason, Marx

 Mike, PJ & Marx

Marx, PJ

Happy, Ping, Marx, Allan, Jason, Kinsly, Mike

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Live Performance: Mariah Carey -- LG Live at the SingTel Formula One Singapore Grand Prix 2010

Who would have thought Mariah Carey will be back in Asia again. She rarely visits any Asian country (aside from Japan) and it's great that one of our neighbouring countries - Singapore, had the pleasure of having her perform for the recent Formula One Singapore Grand Prix 2010. 

Set list for the LG Live at the Singtel Singapore Formula One Grand Prix 2010

01. Butterfly Intro

02. Obsessed

03. Emotions

04. Make It Happen

05. Dreamlover

06. It's Like That

07. One Sweet Day

08. I'll Be There

09. Touch My Body

--  Champagne Speech --

10. Shake It Off

11. My All

12. Always Be My Baby

13. We Belong Together

14. Hero

Carey, who is married to American comedian and TV host Nick Cannon, was in town to close the F1 concerts - which smartly lined up mainstream celebrities like Missy Elliott, Adam Lambert, Chris Daughtry and Sean Kingston to appeal to the mass crowd who turned up at F1.

Carey proved that the formula worked - a crowd of some 35,000 showed up after Sunday's races to catch her performance on the Padang stage.

She opened her 90-minute show with the catchy Obsessed (2009), which is reportedly about rapper Eminem (with whom she was rumoured to have had a little liaison, circa 2001).

Carey, all big hair and sass, then began to play the diva - hilariously so.

"My shoes are killing me," she said, before launching into a debate on whether she should take them off (her assistants eventually helped her with that task).

She asked whether the fan could be moved closer to her.

She asked if someone could bring her water.

"I'm tired, I'm sorry," she giggled.

She would later drink water out of a champagne glass, say that she was "shockingly" pouring water on her own, and collapse on a divan lounger brought out just for her.

It was all theatrics, all playing to the image she has built for herself - a sweet, slightly naive, sometimes-inane little gal who can really, really sing.

The crowd waited for her to catch her breath before she launched into Dreamlover (1993), recorded at a time when much was being made of Carey's five-octave vocal range. She still has it. Her voice peaked, swooped, and made you listen (despite sound problems that had the speakers crackling).

Carey's 11-song set was clever, covering the entire range of her career, from the early hit Emotions (1991), to the moving break-up song Always Be My Baby (1996), and the dancier, more current tracks like It's Like That and Shake It Off (2005).

Carey, who is rumoured to be pregnant (there was an awkward moment in the song Touch My Body, which contains the lyrics "Do you like my curves?" and, well, you could see there was a lot to love), also took a tumble while singing Make It Happen (1992).

She was helped up by her dancers, and her humour was on show again as she told the crowd, "I did that on purpose!" She also took very extended breaks during her show, making one wonder each time if she was coming onstage again.

In the end, as Carey launched into the ever-popular Hero (1993), you realise why people came out in force to see her.

Despite the theatrics, Carey is no joke. She is legend.

Source: AsiaOne

Although rumour has it that she's pregnant, I can't help but think that she is over-sized for a pregnant woman. I'm not hating, I just find it amusing. Who would have thought that the once-photoshopped photo of Mariah

Photo source: random web photos (2005)

will materialise some time 5 years after it came out.... Be the judge.... See for yourself!

Photos courtesy of Chuck Lumanlan (2010)

Here are also some videos I got off Youtube so you can take a peek of what her show was like:






This is really funny, witty and very creative. Mariah trips and falls down, sprains her ankle and still manage to come up with an ad-lib performance while her people worked on the situation.

What can you say?