Dear my VIP...
On April 5, 2022, legendary K-pop boy group BIGBANG released what is possibly their last single together. To get hyped for the release, my friend and I re-watched some of our old BIGBANG faves from our middle/high school days.
7 Famous Classical Pieces In Famous Movies
Some people may think using Classical music in movies is cheesy and overdone, but I think it's a great way to introduce the "modern listener" to Classical music. Here are 7 famous classical pieces you (possibly) NEVER KNEW were in famous movies:
12 MOST Iconic Movie Themes You Should Know
Film scores create the entire setting and ambience of a movie, sometimes even the entire world or universe; they tell you how you're supposed to feel during a scene AND influence your emotions; they give you subtle hints about the plot/foreshadowing…geek out with me as I share 12 of the MOST iconic movie themes you should know.
Monthly Playlist: Sugar Rush
What screams summer vibes more than 90s/early 000s bubblegum pop? (That’s a trick question, because nothing beats it.) Here is a collection of ~ sickeningly sweet ~ songs for your summer saunters and strolls, a little “la vie en rose” for your WFH days:
Life in Pearl Aqua: A Decade’s Journey with SHINee
May 25, 2020 - this date marks the 12th anniversary of popular K-pop boy group, SHINee. It also serves as a reminder of my decade-long citizenship in the SHINee World (Shawol) - their fandom - and the growth of my identity throughout these transformative years.
It’s Music To Your Ears, But Are You REALLY Listening?
According to IFPI’s 2019 Music Listening Report, we spend an average of 18 hours per week listening to music. But how many of those 18 hours spent do we really take time to appreciate the music - to truly LISTEN to the art, rather than it being the soundtrack to our lives, fading into the background and becoming mere white noise?
K-Pop & Digital Marketing: A Glimpse into the Success of SuperM & NCT 127
There is a reason why k-pop is so popular not only in its originating country, Korea, but also internationally. How the labels promote their artists and respective releases plays a huge role - the (loyal) fan experience is everything. The way k-pop marketers engage the fans in the pre-release promotional period is something that North American labels can definitely get inspiration from.
l u n e 🌙 // Blog Playlist
Songs inspired by the moon.
e b b 🌊 // Blog Playlist
Song inspired by the ocean & tidal waves.
You Done Good: A Letter of Remembrance
For my teacher, my mentor, who always believed in me.
Deep stories, deeper healing: Music and Psychotherapy
She laid in bed, frustrated and agitated. I sat beside her, guitar resting on my lap. What could I do for this dying woman to support her, to help her cope with her feelings of loss? I picked up my guitar and delicately began to play a tune, singing along gently.
Winter Came: The GoT Live Concert Experience
A group of friends and I made our way to the Scotiabank Arena for a fantastic night of music from Game of Thrones.