Fantastic Friday

Past 2 days were important days for me. Last night was Bryan Shi Xiong's music showcase at Echo Loft, but the excitement began 2 days ago.

On Tuesday night, Royal Family and I went to welcome Bryan and other Forest Talent performers at Woodlands customs. It was so very exciting as I have been waiting to meet him and the others since i saw their videos. When they reached, I (and i am sure the rest of PG felt the same) were completely blown over by their friendly nature! In fact, i felt kinda shy in front of them, haha. I wanted to strike up a conversation with them, but did not know where to start.

Subsequently, we drove to the hotel for them to drop off their baggages and went for 'supper'. Iwould rather call it a FEAST instead. . .  we seemed like hungry ghost, but not because of our looks. . .  take a look at the picture and you will know why. . .

Scary, right?! I was so bloated after the FEAST!! ( Not that i am complaining. . .  food was great! )

Then we sent everyone back to the hotel and went home to rest. But that was just the beginning of the adventure!

Last night, we gathered at Echoloft for the showcase that i was so looking forward for! As Bryan has been performing regularly in his hometown in Penang, I knew that he would be very comfortable on stage. But i was wrong. He is not only VERY comfortable on stage, his stage presence completely took over! He shined on the stage and the way the songs were brought out by him really blown me away.

The keyboard was like a part of him and his voice brought out the feelings of the songs that went straight into my heart. He reminded me that singing does not involve forcing myself to hit all the high notes, but its the feeling that brings out a song. I felt very absorbed that i did not want the showcase to end. Not to mention the special performances by Forest Talent's Li Hong, Steve and Eric. Each and every one of them are like: " Wow" and they are so great!! I simply loved the entire performance and seriously, although i was quite tired, i did not want it to end! My only regret was that i did not get a chance to jam with them yesterday, but i know that one day, that dream will come through.

I was not able to join them for supper after everything last night as i had to work today and had to get up very early, but i felt quite depressed that i could not send them off today, as i need to work and they are going back in the afternoon.

I feel very fortunate that i am in Royal with a family that loves music, but now, i feel more that that. I thank God that i have found such a familty and they are able to accept me for my flaws in singing and performing and have been very patience towards me.

I am so looking forward to 1st Jan 2011, as they are coming back! I really miss them the minute i left Echoloft last night! I kept telling them tocome back soon. . .  and i dunno if they know that i really mean it :) ... i think they do . . .

Jia you, Bryan Shi Xiong, Li Hong, Steve and Eric!! If you are reading this post, WE miss you!! I am really glad to meet more friends that loves music! Jia You!!!

Regards,
Peter Ng