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Thursday, May 21, 2009

Departures - Okuribito






Departures - Okuribito, I didn't know about this film until I read an article from Yasmin Ahmad. I search on the net about the film for more info. Yesterday after work I rush to dvd store and look for this film but fails. I am dying to watch this film. Today I must visit Speedy Video (HMV) and grab this dvd and watch at home this weekend. As far as I can see now.. I love the way they design poster for the film. I also not few scene has been snap in 'jpeg' files are superb. Departures (Okuribito) is a 2008 Japanese film by Yojiro Takita. It won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film at the 2009 Oscars and has earned $61,010,217 in Japan as of 12 April 2009.

Narrative
Daigo Kobayashi (Masahiro Motoki), a cellist in an orchestra in Tokyo, loses his job because of dissolution of the orchestra. After quitting as a professional cellist, he decides to sell his cello which he had recently purchased for 18 million yen, then deciding to move back to his old hometown, Sakata, Yamagata, along with his wife. One day, he finds a classified ad entitled "Assisting departures" for an "NK Agency". He goes to the job interview thinking it is for a job at a travel agency. But at the interview, he discovers that NK is an abbreviation for "encoffinment", and he is instead to assist the "departed". The interviewer, the President of NK Agency, immediately decides to hire Daigo after confirming that Daigo is able to "work hard." The salary is 500,000 yen per month with an additional 20,000 yen bonus for the interview. With no other job prospects, Daigo decides to accept the offer. However, when he comes home to his wife, he finds himself unable to admit the type of work he will be doing, so he dissembles, saying that he is to be employed in the 'ceremonial occasions industry.'
Daigo has a hard time at his first day of work, being made to act as a corpse in a DVD explaining the procedure of encoffinment. More harrowing still is his first assignment which is, in preparation for the wake, to clean dress and apply cosmetics to the body of an aged lady who has died alone at home remaining undiscovered for two weeks. Beset with nausea at the sight and smell of her collapsed body, but in need of the money that is paid at the end of each day, Daigo sets out in his new career. Daigo completes a number of assigments, and experiences the joy and gratitude at his work of those left behind. He starts to feel a sense of fulfillment in his work when his wife, Mika, (Ryoko Hirosue) finds the training DVD and begs him to give up such a "disgusting profession." Daigo, however refuses to quit, so his wife leaves him. Even his old friend, Yamashita (Tetta Sugimoto), learning of his job, tells him to get "a proper job", then avoids him because of his refusal.
Not long later however, Daigo's wife returns announcing that she is pregnant and pleads with him once again to find a different source of income. At this moment the telephone rings with a new assignment. Yamashita's mother, Tsuyako (Kazuko Yoshiyuki), who ran the local bathhouse on her own, has died. In front of Yamashita, his family and Mika, Daigo prepares Tsuyako's body for her wake and earns the respect and understanding of all present. Then one day, a telegram is delivered to Daigo's house, with notification of the death of Daigo's estranged father. Daigo refuses to see his dead father, but Mika and Daigo's co-worker convince him to go. When Daigo sees his father, he notices that he has left only one cardboard box of belongings, despite the fact that he lived 70-odd years. Funeral workers come to get Daigo's father's corpse, but Daigo decides to personally encoffin his father. As he encoffins him, Daigo finds a "stone-letter" he had given to his father when he was little; the stone-letter was grasped in his father's hands. When Daigo is finished, he recognizes the father he remembered and cries. As his father is carried away in a coffin, Daigo presses the stone-letter to Mika's pregnant belly.

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Underwater World

The Ugly but Unique

Aku tak lawa... makkk....deme kate teman tak lawa... huaahhh

Ate ngape.. kau dah memang tak lawa... terima ajerler

oh... tidakkkkkkkkkkkkkk.......
Cut like A Knife





The Cute and Lovely

Morel - Am I cute... I think I do.. (blush)
Smile..your on candid camera
Smile..your on candid camera
Salamander also known as Axolotl
Dasyatis uarnak
Triops
The World Largest 'Catfish' from Mekong River Thailand with 646 pound

France : 106kg 2.2 meter
Spain/Sepayol/Espana with 101kg
Germany : 83kg 2.2meter
Kazakhstan : 130 kg, 2.6 meter





Under the Deepest Ocean
Blue Dragon..

Monday, May 18, 2009

Confessions of a wannabe Photographer

Impian aku nak jadi jurufoto yang hebat... mampu menghasilkan gambar-gambar yang membuat semua orang teruja, terpesona jangan ada yang giler udahler.. tapi untuk menjadi jurugambar banyak pekara yang harus aku pelajari antaranya..
Je veux être un grand photographe comme Steven Klein, Mario Testino, Herb Ritts ou pour que je puisse produire de superbes images à travers ma lentille .. mais pour être un grand photographe dont j'ai besoin pour en savoir plus ..
I want to be a great photographer like Steven Klein, Mario Testino or Herb Ritts so I could produced superb images through my lens.. but to be a great photographer I need to learn more about it..

1. Usung segala peralatan fotografi..

2. Senantiasa bersiap sedia tak kira dimana jua..
3. Apa yang penting.. kerjasama.. Wonderpet!
4. Pandai mencari ruang.. tak kiralah ruang apa janji nampak benda jadi adaler hasilnya he.. he.. he (dalam erti kata lain.. Dimana ada ruang, disitu ada jalan.. Dimana ada peluang, disitulah ada jurufoto!!)

Sunday, May 17, 2009

Double Celebrations

Happy National Day

Denne gangen Norge eller norsk hadde dobbelt feiringer, første .. for nasjonaldag den 17. mai 2009 og 2. Norge er vinneren av 54de utgave av Eurovision Song Contest. Alexander Rybak og hans sang Fairy Tale fikk mest poeng fra publikum, og den profesjonelle juryen til finalen i Moskva. I alt 25 land deltok i finalen. Norge, som fikk 387 poeng, vil være vert for neste års Song Contest. Island kom andre med 218 poeng og Aserbajdsjan tredje med 207 poeng. Den nederlandske oppføring, De Toppers og sang Shine ikke gjøre det gjennom til finals.finals.

Alexander Rybak

This time Norway or Norwegian had double celebrations, first.. for National Day on 17 May 2009 and 2nd Norway is the winner of the 54th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest. Alexander Rybak and his song Fairy Tale received the most points from the audience and the professional jury at the finals in Moscow. A total of 25 countries took part in the finals. Norway, which received 387 points, will host next year's Song Contest. Iceland came second with 218 points and Azerbaijan third with 207 points. The Dutch entry, De Toppers and their song Shine did not make it through to the finals.
The complete results are as follows:
1. Norway - 387 points
2. Iceland - 218 points
3. Azerbaijan - 207 points
4. Turkey - 177 points
5. United Kingdom - 173 points
6. Estonia - 129 points
7. Greece - 120 points
8. France - 107 points
9. Bosnia & Herzegovina - 106 points
10. Armenia - 92 points
11. Russia - 91 points (last year winner 2008)
12. Ukraine - 76 points
13. Denmark - 74 points
14. Moldova - 69 points
15. Portugal - 57 points
16. Israel - 53 points
17. Albania - 48 points
18. Croatia - 45 points
19. Romania - 40 points
20. Germany - 35 points
21. Sweden - 33 points
22. Malta - 31 points
23. Lithuania - 23 points
24. Spain - 23 points
25. Finland - 22 points

Sunday, May 10, 2009

Koibito Yo - My Dear Lover

This song eat my heart out... I wish I could scream and tell the world what does it feel what is like to be left behind... this song is killing me- bbydkm
KOIBITO YO
Mayumi Itsuwa (Japan) - 1980

Kareha chiru yuugure wa
Kuruhi no samusa wo monogatari
Ame ni kowareta benchi niwa
Ai wo sasayaku uta mo nai

Koibito yo, soba ni ite
Kogoeru watashi no soba ni ite yo
Soshite hitokoto kono wakarebanashi ga
Joudan dayo to waratte hoshii

Jarimichi wo kakeashi de
Marason bito ga yuki sugiru
Marude boukyaku nozomu yoni
Tomaru watashi wo sasotteru

Koibito yo, sayonara
Kisetsu wa megutte kuru keredo
Anohi no hutari yoi no nagareboshi
Hikatte wa kieru mujou no yumeyo

Koibito yo, soba ni ite
Kogoeru watashi no soba ni ite yo
Soshite hitokoto kono wakarebanashi ga
Joudan dayo to waratte hoshii
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KOIBITO YO / MY DEAR LOVER
Mayumi Itsuwa - Japan 1980
(Transcribed & translated by Nori Iwato - September 2003)

The evening autumn leaves flowing
says the cold is coming
There are not any love songs
On a broken chair by rain

My dear lover, please stay beside me
And just tell me this divorce is kidding
With laughing
A jogging man is passing through
On a pebbles street
He induce me who stand still
As if he wanted me to forget,

My dear lover, now I say good-bye
The seasons rotate, though
Two of us of those days
A shooting star in that evening
Shine and disappear, heartless dream

My dear lover, please stay beside me
And just tell me this divorce is kidding
With laughing

MAYUMI ITSUWA
(born January 24, 1951 ) is a Japanese vocalist, composer, lyricist, and keyboardist who made her debut in 1972. Her first studio album entitled Shoujo was recorded in Los Angeles, with distinguished musicians such as David Campbell, Carole King and Charles Larkey who was King's husband at that time. Owing to her introspective compositions, Itsuwa was often nicknamed "Japanese Carole King", along with other Japanese singer-songwriters like Yumi Matsutoya (who had worked under her birth name "Yumi Arai" during the mid 1970s) and Minako Yoshida.

Itsuwa has gained moderate success on the Japanese albums chart in her early career, and received massive popularity and acclaim through a single "Koibito yo" released in 1980. A song topped the Japan's Oricon chart for three consecutive weeks, and won the 22nd Japan Record Award for "Gold Prize" in a same year. It was covered by the country's legendary singers including Hibari Misora and Noriko Awaya in later years, and became a signature song for Itsuwa. After "Koibito yo" became a hit, Itsuwa gained popularity also in non-Japanese Asian countries during the 1980s.

Wednesday, May 6, 2009

Dedication to Jim Morrison By Origen

When I heard a track "Dedication to Jim Morrison" by Origen, I was blown away. The music and poetry. Perfect combinations between vocal, instrument and music arrangement. Since that, I am search for the poetry that had been used unfortunately I fails. After many months and years.. and finally... today I proudly present the poem had been used in Dedication To Jim Morrison.. it done by The Doors for "An American Prayer" entitle "Lament'


LAMENT
Lament for my cock
Sore and crucifiedI
seek to know you
Aquiring soulful wisdom
You can open walls of mystery
Stripshow
How to aquire death in the morning show
TV death which the child absorbs
Deathwell mystery which makes me write
Slow train, the death of my cock gives life
Forgive the poor old people who gave us entry
Taught us god in the child's prayer in the night
Guitar playerAncient wise satyr
Sing your ode to my cock
Caress it's lament
Stiffen and guide us, we frozen
Lost cells
I sacrifice my cock on the alter of silence



Who is Origen? The founder of Origen Music Alexsey Zakharenko released CD "All Night Vigil" by Kiev Theological Academy Choir. They performed traditional chants and praise and worship music of Kiev Pechersk (Caves) Monastery. It was first church music CD released in the Ukraine after the break down of the USSR and till now days it is one of the best examples of Russian Orthodox church choral music recordings. In 1996 Origen music began collaboration with Kiev Chamber Choir, which is now one of the best chamber choirs in the world. The first CDs by Kiev Chamber Choir: “Praise the Lord-Russian Sacred Choral Music of the 19-early 20th century “and “Masterpieces of Ukrainian Baroque Choral Music” were recorded and released by Origen Music in the end of 1996. On our site you will find the most complete Kiev Chamber Choir CD collection on the internet. In 1996 Alexsey Zakharenko under the stage name Origen released his first CD “Electro”. For those who love crossover of new age, classical and electronic music and are fans of Vangelis, Sarah Brightman, Enigma, Enya- Origen could be unexpected surprise. It worth to mention great collection of Ukrainian music CDs represented by Origen Music. Ukrainian music catalogue includes names as Drevo, Rushnichok and unique authentic music recordings. Since 2007 Origen Music started collaboration with many new talented indie artists from all around the world, working in different ganres. Here you can find really great pop, rock, jazz, world and other kinds of music. We hope that for all real music lovers, searching for not just big top-20 media stars, this site will be the right place to discover new artists, good music, rare CDs and certainly beautiful Ukrainian music.

p/s : I used the name danceoftheclouds (Dance Of The Clouds) for my blog because I love the music done by Origen entitle 'Dance Of the Clouds' originally from Origen - Era. I enjoy listen to Origen!

Who's that guy?

Jim Morrison aka James Douglas Morrison (born December 8, 1943 – die, July 3, 1971) was an American singer, songwriter, poet, writer and film maker. He is best known as the lead singer and lyricist of The Doors and is widely considered to be one of the most charismatic frontmen in rock music history. He was also the author of several books of poetry and the director of a documentary and short film. Although Morrison was known for his baritone vocals, many fans, scholars and journalists alike have referenced his theatrical stage persona, self-destructive lifestyle and his work as a poet.

Members of The Doors

Tuesday, May 5, 2009

Cuti Cuti Malaysia - Langkawi Island - Malaysia

langkawi
The Eagle Square
langkawi island
The Island Of Langkawi
pantai cenang cenang beach
Pantai Cenang - Cenang Beach
Beautiful Sunset
Kuah, Capital city Of Langkawi - this pic taken from my hotel room.
View from my hotel room
My hotel room - Windows
My hotel room - Bed
Nice, romantic view from my hotel room 719
Last week I went to Langkawi Island to attend the course and I stay at Bayview International Hotel in Kuah, Langkawi. Stay in a room 719 with seaview/poolview it was a lovely place to stay in town area. Bayview Hotel Langkawi is located in the heart of the commercial district of downtown Kuah, which is a mere 5 minutes from the jetty where ferry boats ply to and from the mainland, and only 25 minutes from the airport. For more information about the hotel log on to :
Address & Contact number Jalan Pandak Mayah 1,
Pusat Bandar Kuah
07000 Pulau Langkawi,
Kedah, Malaysia
Telephone:+(604)9661818 Fax: +(604) 966 3888
E-mail:bayviewlangkawi@bayviewhotels.com
Informantion about Langkawi.
Langkawi, officially known as Langkawi, the Jewel of Kedah (Malay: Langkawi Permata Kedah) is an archipelago of 99 islands (an extra 5 temporary islands are revealed at low tide ) in the Andaman Sea, some 30 km off the mainland coast of northwestern Malaysia. The islands are a part of the state of Kedah, which is adjacent to the Thai border. On July 15, 2008, Sultan Abdul Halim of Kedah had consented to the change of name to Langkawi Permata Kedah in conjunction with his Golden Jubilee Celebration. By far the largest of the islands is the eponymous Pulau Langkawi with a population of some 45,000, the only other inhabited island being nearby Pulau Tuba. Langkawi is also an administrative district with the town of Kuah as the capital and largest town. Langkawi is a duty-free island.
From the Kuah jetty, there are high-speed ferry connections to Satun in southern Thailand, Pulau Payar, Penang, Kuala Kedah and Kuala Perlis in the mainland of Peninsular Malaysia. Star Cruises ships dock at the Awana Porto Malai harbour on the west coast of the island. Malaysia Airlines has daily flights to Langkawi whilst AirAsia flies from Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu. SilkAir flies to Langkawi from Singapore and there is a Penang-Langkawi flight route operated by Firefly airline. The Langkawi island has a well developed road network. Taxis and car rentals are available at the Langkawi International Airport.

DUTCH
Langkawi, officieel bekend als Langkawi, de parel van Kedah (Maleis: Langkawi Permata Kedah) is een archipel van 99 eilanden (een extra 5 tijdelijke eilanden zijn gebleken bij eb) in de Andaman Zee, ongeveer 30 km uit de kust van het noordwesten Maleisië. De eilanden zijn een deel van de staat Kedah, die grenst aan de Thaise grens. Op 15 juli 2008, Sultan Abdul Halim van Kedah heeft ingestemd met de wijziging van de naam van Langkawi Permata Kedah, in samenhang met zijn Golden Jubilee Celebration. Veruit de grootste van de eilanden is de gelijknamige Pulau Langkawi met een bevolking van ongeveer 45.000, de enige andere bewoonde eiland in de buurt Pulau Tuba. Langkawi is ook een administratief district van de stad Kuah als de hoofdstad en grootste stad. Langkawi is een duty-free-eiland.

FRENCH
Langkawi, officiellement connue sous le nom de Langkawi, le joyau de Kedah (Malaisie: Langkawi Kedah Permata) est un archipel de 99 îles (un supplément de 5 îles temporaires sont révélés à marée basse) dans la mer d'Andaman, quelque 30 km au large de la côte du nord-ouest de Malaisie. Les îles sont une partie de l'état de Kedah, qui est adjacente à la frontière thaïlandaise. Le 15 Juillet 2008, le Sultan Abdul Halim de Kedah a consenti à ce changement de nom de Langkawi Kedah Permata en liaison avec la célébration de son jubilé d'or. De loin la plus grande des îles est l'éponyme de Pulau Langkawi, avec une population d'environ 45000, la seule île habitée d'être à proximité de Pulau Tuba. Langkawi est un district administratif de la ville de Kuah que la capitale et plus grande ville. Langkawi est une île duty-free.

SPANISH
Langkawi, oficialmente conocida como Langkawi, la joya de Kedah (malayo: Permata Langkawi Kedah) es un archipiélago de 99 islas (un 5 islas temporal se revelan durante la marea baja) en el mar de Andaman, a unos 30 km de la costa del noroeste Malasia. Las islas son una parte del estado de Kedah, que es adyacente a la frontera con Tailandia. El 15 de julio de 2008, Sultan Abdul Halim de Kedah había dado su consentimiento al cambio de nombre a Langkawi Kedah Permata en relación con el Jubileo de Oro de su celebración. Con mucho la mayor de las islas es el epónimo Pulau Langkawi con una población de unos 45.000, la única isla habitada está cerca Pulau Tuba. Langkawi también es un distrito administrativo con Kuah de la ciudad como la capital y ciudad más grande. Langkawi es una isla libre de impuestos.
DEUTSCH
Langkawi, offiziell bekannt als Langkawi, der Jewel of Kedah (malaiisch: Langkawi Kedah Permata) ist ein Archipel von 99 Inseln (um 5 vorübergehenden Inseln ergab bei Ebbe) in die Andaman See, etwa 30 km vor der Küste des nordwestlichen Malaysia. Die Inseln sind ein Teil des Staates Kedah, die neben der thailändischen Grenze. Am 15. Juli 2008, Sultan Abdul Halim von Kedah hatten ihre Zustimmung zur Änderung des Namens auf Langkawi Kedah Permata in Verbindung mit seinem Golden Jubilee Celebration. Mit Abstand die größte der Inseln ist die gleichnamige Pulau Langkawi mit einer Bevölkerung von etwa 45000, die einzige bewohnte Insel, die andere in der Nähe Pulau Tuba. Langkawi ist ein Kreis mit der Stadt Kuah, die Hauptstadt und größte Stadt. Langkawi ist ein Duty-Free-Insel.