MUSIC TALK: BRUNO MARS AND COLDPLAY

It's a rather cool day. Raindrops fall so heavily that I forgot to tell you guys how much I have been missing the day when I use this keyboard to do some scribbling for this blog (as well as the other blog - the movie one). The huge lumps of engineering-degree-seeking assignments have take a lot of toll on my blogging life. It's that Wednesday again, when out of the sudden (not really) that I want to talk about music.

Oh yes, the first thing is about Bruno Mars and Twilight. Well, since Paramore did some 'Decode' for Twilight, while Death Cab for Cutie wanted you to 'Meet Me on the Equinox', Bruno Mars has joined the rank of artistes whom will headlining the soundtrack for Twilight movie. Yes, Breaking Dawn Part 1 is coming out in the United States this week that Bruno Mars decided to contribute one of his original song-writing piece "It Will Rain" into the soundtrack. How appropriate? The weather in Seattle (where Twilight is set is always in high damp and moisture!!). Here's the official video that you can view below. One thing for sure, the Youtubers are hot on topic in regards to the female lead in the video - she is ugly according to them!

Next, a month after the release of Coldplay's 'Mylo Xyloto', I am still contemplating on whether to buy the album or not. Previously, I am so occupied that I do not have time to check it out when it arrived on the CD rack on October 24th but since I am already desperately needing some cochlear-dosage of Coldplay, I really need it now. Exams are just around the corner. So, should I fork out RM41 for the new album or just resorting to 'pirate' it? What do you think?

So that's the Wednesday's dose of music.

I LOVE YOU KELLY CLARKSON BECAUSE YOU KNOW IT ALL

Let me introduce you to a new song by Kelly Clarkson.
It's call 'Mr Know It All'
The new album from the first American Idol is entitled 'Stronger' which is waiting for its arrival on the CD racks on October 21, 2011.
Show your support for her and I am definitely going to her concert if she decides to stop at KL again!!



I LOVE YOU KELLY!!! AS ALWAYS!!!

PREVIEW TO 2011/12 SEASON OF TV SERIES: TUESDAY

Fall is officially coming soon and it marks the beginning of another cycle of TV series season in the United States. Today Green Tea World will brings you some of the hit TV series that will hit the tube; be it a new or returning series that varies from action, science fiction and to entertainment for the couchers. Do remember that this list only features some of the incoming series while the full list is available here. Here are the fall-list for Monday that includes How I Met Your Mother (Season 7), Hawaii Five-0 (Season 2), The Playboy Club (Season premier), Terra Nova (Season premier), Gossip Girl (Season 5) and House (Season 8).

TUESDAY

GLEE (FOX) 8/7c
Season 3

Genre: Musical, Comedy, Drama
Begins: 20 September 2011
Creator: Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, Ian Brennan
Starring: Dianna Agron, Chris Colfer, Kevin McHale, Lea Michele, Cory Monteith, Amber Riley, Mark Salling, Jenna Ushkowitz, Matthew Morrison, Jane Lynch
Storyline: Ryan Murphy confirmed that certain storylines from the second season would carry on through the third, including glee club member Santana Lopez (Naya Rivera) coming to terms with her sexuality, and the relationship between club director Will Schuester (Matthew Morrison) and guidance counselor Emma Pillsbury (Jayma Mays). Cheerleading coach Sue Sylvester (Jane Lynch) will have a new love interest and will be running for Congress. A new recurring character will be introduced at McKinley High as Sue's archenemy. The biological mother of Rachel Berry (Lea Michele), Shelby Corcoran (Idina Menzel), will be returning to teach at McKinley for as many as twelve episodes.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY FREDDIE MERCURY

Every year, September 5th is the day when all the music lovers, enthusiasts and Queen's fans around the world gather together to celebrate what is been the birthday of the legendary rock singer Freddie Mercury. The front-man, lead vocalist and the pianist for one of the most celebrated rock band in the history - Queen; is still a mysterious figure, well-respected singers of his time as well as the controversial one. Today, in the year 2011, if he is still here with us, he would have been 65.

Queen Official has released a special video to coincide today's event with a six-minute video with cuts of interviews and portions of "My Melancholic Blues" and "Made In Heaven".

PREVIEW TO 2011/12 SEASON OF TV SERIES: MONDAY

Fall is officially coming soon and it marks the beginning of another cycle of TV series season in the United States. Today Green Tea World will brings you some of the hit TV series that will hit the tube; be it a new or returning series that varies from action, science fiction and to entertainment for the couchers. Do remember that this list only features some of the incoming series while the full list is available here. Here are the fall-list for Monday that includes How I Met Your Mother (Season 7), Hawaii Five-0 (Season 2), The Playboy Club (Season premier), Terra Nova (Season premier), Gossip Girl (Season 5) and House (Season 8).

MONDAY

HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER (CBS) 8/7c
Season 7

Genre: Comedy, Sitcom
Begins: 19 September 2011
Creator: Carter Bays, Craig Thomas
Starring: Josh Radnor, Jason Segel, Cobie Smulders, Neil Patrick Harris, Alyson Hannigan
Plot: HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER is a comedy about Ted (Josh Radnor) and how he fell in love. It all started when Ted's best friend, Marshall (Jason Segel), dropped the bombshell that he was going to propose to his longtime girlfriend, Lily (Alyson Hannigan), a kindergarten teacher. At that moment, Ted realized that he had better get a move on if he, too, hopes to find true love. Helping him in his quest is his friend Barney (Neil Patrick Harris), a confirmed bachelor with endless, sometimes outrageous opinions, a penchant for suits and a foolproof way to meet women. When Ted meets Robin (Cobie Smulders), he's sure it's love at first sight, but destiny has something else in store. The series is narrated through flashbacks from the future.

TIPS ON REVERTING BACK TO THE "OLD" FACEBOOK STYLES

There are plenty of negative reactions regarding the new Facebook Chat service ever since it made into effect last week. All the 'chaos' on the web-o-sphere are pointing on the specific downsides of the new feature and also the ugliness of the new FB Chat. Multiple page insisting their hatred on the new Facebook Chat has emerged over the last few days and the number of 'likes' are increasing as many as how Google Plus gained 10 million users in such a short time. Well, that's metaphor anyway. So, you do not like the Facebook Chat. Of course, why the hell do you need a hanging sidebar chat area on the right? Then, why do you need Facebook to recommend who you should chat with?

COCKTAIL REVIEW AT VIEW ROOFTOP BAR, G TOWER

Absolut Vodka, the Swedish pride

COCKTAIL MIXING AND TASTING SESSION

It was a pleasure attending such a simple yet thoughtful cocktail mixing and tasting session last Saturday with fellow bloggers. I am pretty sure many have shared their thoughts about it. Here's my own's scribble of mine. It was actually my second time (only) attending such session event where the opportunity to witness the mixologist skillfully mixing the favorite and luscious cocktails from scratch recipes is well beyond any words of random and exciting description.

Thanks to Elwyn's courteous invite, I was able to tag Evelyn along for whom she will be my photographer of the night. The event was held at View Rooftop Bar at G Tower beginning at 8pm. It was also my first time visiting the bar and I was elated with the outcome of my attendance of the event. If you are wondering how to get there, some instructions will be given at the end of this post.

DiGi AND SONY ERICSSON W8 PRESS LAUNCH

The world's first Android-powered Walkman smartphone has finally arrived on the Malaysian soil. Sony Ericsson W8 (also referred as Sony Ericsson Xperia W8 in certain market) is the latest invention for which Sony Ericsson is hoping to be able to revive the market interests on the culture of "Walkman" or music-based mobile phone. The revival takes us to the next level and Sony Ericsson is presenting and marketing W8 as the first phone from the Walkman series to run on Android OS.

It was first been released in the early of May and DiGi is strengthening their market share on the competitive digital music sector by launching the smartphone, while integrating it with the existing DiGiMusic(TM).

On 5th of July 2011 at the Mist Club, Bangsar; DiGi and Sony Ericsson unveiled the metallic red W8 version to the press in a soft and moderate press launch of the much awaited smartphone. Courtesy of invites from Nuffnang Malaysia, GTB was there to witness the press launch and had my first hands on working around the phone. Details on the phone right after the gallery of pictures during the event; both after the jump.

'WINDOWS 8': A RE-IMAGINING OF THE NEXT OPERATING SYSTEM

Image via CrunchBaseThe next generation of Microsoft Window's operating system may be a whole lots more of re-imagining and revolution going than we may have first thought off. The revamp to the current interface and practicality of Windows 7 is just one small line of introduction to welcome the future, while promising the users to whole new experience in running their gadgets.

Currently code-named "Windows 8", the preview to one of the most exquisite and exotically 'new-wave of technology cums experience' operating system was made earlier this month, in conjunction with 2011 D9 Conference. "Windows 8" will powers personal computers like never before, from small hand-held gadgets to the large screen PCs. Adequately, it includes personal computers like home and business desktops, laptops, netbooks, tablet PCs, and media center PCs.

Here is the video to demonstrate it all. We welcome "Windows 8" with much anticipation, watch the embedded video after the jump.

SOUNDTRACK: TRANSFORMERS DARK OF THE MOON

From one of the most anticipated movie of the year, comes the soundtrack album that fills your cochlear nerves with tantrum ear-banging moment of rock and alternative tunes. The Michael Bay film is awaiting for its official release on June 29, but the original soundtrack album has already arrived in stores since June 14. I bet everyone is feeling excited because it is less than two weeks before we experience one of the most fascinating 3D movie ever, since Avatar (that's according to James Cameron). While waiting for the day, why not start banging your head with some post-grunge and alternative rock from the album?

The soundtrack comes in several version but the standard edition has 11 tracks from featuring artistes like Linkin Park, Paramore, Goo Goo Dolls, My Chemical Romance and Staind. iTunes Deluxe version will have an additional three songs by Biffy Clyro, Stone Sour and Serj Tankian. The full album will have 16 tracks in total.

The soundtrack album is produced by Randy Spendlove and Livia Tortella under Reprise Records (Warner Music Group). Along with the release of the album, Reprise Records has announced three singles from the soundtrack which you can listen after the jump. (Youtube video number one to three)