Its time we all talked more =)

I've always wanted to have a band, and when we finally formed up, it was really like a dream finally come true for me. Sounds mushy, but its really true.

When we had our gigs.. the 1st and the 2nd, everything felt so good when we overcame obstacles and started playing better.

But now, I'm starting to reflect on our progress as a band and the way to describe it, is 2 steps forward and 1 step backward. What are the possible reasons? Our dedication towards wanting to play as a band? Our effort in learning songs? The songs we picked? We don't jam enough?

I realise, its not just personal reflections, but we gotta reflect together as a band.
Where is it that we envision ourselves going? Are we simply just jamming for the heck of it, just for fun?

So here's my personal thoughts on how I wish our band could be.

-That we can do more Chinese songs, although I'm also more than glad to do English covers, because it doesn't hurt to learn different styles that will be helpful to our originals.

-Work harder on our originals, rather than let them go to waste.

-That we don't have to always spend overly too much time revising old songs, so that we can pick up more.

- That we can put our hearts into making this band work well.

- That we can all put in individual efforts to practice well before each jam session.

To me, this is more than just a hobby but something I've really always wanted to do. I know I'm not working now, so its easier for me to say these. But I still hope and wish and pray that we can grow stronger as a band and not just jam as time passes by and pretty aimlessly.

Its not about the time we jam together as a band. At least its what I feel. Its the individual times we put in, apart from each other, to create a miracle when we meet up. You guys got what I mean? We can jam every fornight, but we are always going to move back a few steps each time if we don't practice on our own, in between fortnights.

One thing that helps for me (although I know I don't have the burden of memorizing guitar parts), to remember song structures is that I always put the songs on my computer playlist whenever I can. So they go into my head after a while.

Hope to hear what you girls feel too.

But lastly, I just wanna say, I'm really glad that we managed to form an all girl band and I'm always proud of it.

chords for cranberries song and new song!!! 'Give me one reason'

hey... i think the chords you posted are incorrect ange! after listening to the song I figure the key is in D# not C.

there's an appegio bit..i've got most of that down pat. Huixian you can do the strummin and soloin bits ya.

Hey... guys... please check out this new song... it's such an excellent song... i love the solo bits... and i don't mind singing it or harmonisin... just listen to it.

http://s18.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=3KO6333J3XN2R3F0XB8UWM5IS6


the guitarpro download is available at mysongbook.com very accurate.

check it out!!!

The Cranberries - When You're Gone

Hi gang, I'm not a big fan of the cranberries, and the lyrics of this song don't really get me (mAYBe cuz i'm not in love.. haha). But i like the musicality of this song very much. And we can work on harmony!

http://s22.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=0GMIPV6MD1D143O2Q0NC5T3L4X

C Am
Hold on to love
Em
That is what I do
G
Now that I've found you
C Am
And from above
Em
Everything's stinking
G
They're not around you
C
And in the night
Am
I could be helpless
Em G
I could be lonely, sleeping without you
C Am
And in the day, everything's complex
Em G
There's nothing simple when I'm not around you

Chorus
C Am
But I miss you when you're gone
Em F
That is what I do

Hey baby
C Am
It's hard to carry o-onn
Em F
That is what I knew

Hey baby...



C Am
Hold on to my hands
Em
I feel I'm sinking
G
Sinking without you
C Am
And to my mind
Em
Everything's stinking
G
Stinking without you
C Am
And in the night I could be helpless
Em G
I could be lonely, sleeping without you
C Am
And in the day, everything's complex
Em
There's nothing simple
G
When I'm not around you

(dunno whether this is correct. i got this from internet)

Luv,
Ange

P.S. I tot Lovefool sounded pretty good at Alvron today. Let's keep perfecting it!