Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Album Review: Above & Beyond - Anjunabeats Volume 9






















It's another year and we know what it means for Anjunabeats collection fans -- yes, a new collection from our favourite trio!

J., Tony, and Paavo, collectively known as Above & Beyond, treats us for another ear-ppetising and ear-gasmic tunes with the annual collection of Anjunabeats tunes. Anjunabeats Volume 9 features tunes from the record label's artistes as well A&B's own.

A few note worthy tracks include: Tokyo, Formula Rossa, Bipolar (Mat Zo), On Our Own (Maor Levi), You Got To Go (Kyau & Albert), Keep Your Secrets (Andrew Bayer), and Kate (Arty)


Your thoughts?



Saturday, November 5, 2011

Bigfish presents Cream Halloween Ball 2011: Where The Mummy meets Star Wars in Wonderland featuring W&W and Giuseppe Ottaviani

Yet another year of Cream Ball had passed. Managed to get in to a costume that would be my best yet -- The Black Swan. 

I'd like to think that dressing up this year is of course, for fun, but aside from that I want to show my appreciation to all women who take effort in dressing up. It's not easy to be beautiful. I understand them now a little better. This is literally putting myself in your 5" shoes! ACHIEVED!

With this year's dj/producer line-up that Bigfish have for us ravers, we will experience for the first time both Giuseppe Ottaviani and W&W. All I could remember was W&W killed the night more than my 5" heels killed my feet. Ottaviani delivered a mental performance as he drove me to the edge of my heels whilst dancing some ballerina moves -- yes, in heels! I was totally in character.

Earlier, as we arrived at the venue just a little before midnight and as we entered the gates of what it would have been a Rave in Wonderland, our friends were waiting for us like crazy fans just so they could see us and snap a couple of shots. I was really touched by the support. As we entered WTC, everyone was shouting our "Black Swan" and "Wonder Woman" (as what my BFF Jason Tomas was dressed in)

I really felt like a star and everyone wanted to take photos. Even if my heels were killing me, I smiled and channeled my character -- I was very effective at it. Then suddenly, I had an epiphany... I now understand people better - women at that. I am now literally in their shoes. What they do to look good, is not an easy job. It takes effort - an effort that is so often taken for granted. 

Many friends say that there were quite a number of attendees who donned the Black Swan look but it was only me who stood out. This is what I tell people, it's not what you wear - it's the way you wear it. The most important ingredient in donning a look is the attichoood

Overall, like I always say, Cream isn't the Bigfish event where music matter to me or whoever is spinning. This night is for myself becoming someone or something, releasing inhibitions, and most importantly having fun. We were a level-up from the 2010's costume, I must say.

Here are some of the photos:

Black Swan, Ryu, Claudia, Wonder Woman, and Storm 

Wonder Woman, Christina Aguilera from Burlesque, Black Swan 

 She Works Hard For The Money

 About to enter the venue - our friends acted like fans, waited 'til we arrive just to get some shots

 Many people think this was a White Swan / Black Swan shot -- good guess though

Freshness all night - even though the heels were killing us!!!



Comments are welcome. Please be honest and kind. Happy Halloween!!!!







"I felt it -- it was perfect"
Nina Sayers, The Black Swan