Here I am again!
Time to do a review for BC44. First up I must confess that when I saw the tracklist and then the DVD, I wasn't 'wow-ed' initially. Then as I started learning the release and started teaching it, I love it to BITS! It has got to be one of my favourite releases ever.
There you go, as I said before and now again, never ever judge a release just by the tracklist and watching the DVD. Give it a go, you may even start to fall in love with it.
Track 1 - Brighter Day/Use Somebody
Brighter Day certainly isn't as infectious as Freedom in BC43, but it grows on me. It's what I call a simple and effective warmup with opportunities to sing along "Yeah Yeah Yeah". Just about nice in terms of reps and song timing.
Use Somebody (original) was the BC40 cooldown. Wasn't a fan of recycled tracks and till now, still don't approve of recycled tracks. But if we take away the fact that this is a recycled track, I would say that this is also a simple and effective track. Enough opportunities to get the body really warm and you get to sing along too!
Track 2 - Energy
One of the weaker tracks in the release. I started out really hating this track, but I think towards the end, once the song didn't sound so raw, it became a track which I gradually accepted. Will recycle this track but maybe not so often. The song is a little too heavy for a Track 2 i feel.
Track 3 - The Times Of Our Lives
Those who attend my class will know how I feel about this track. I love this track to BITS!!!! Every single time I do this track I will rap the opening para. Without fail. It's a happy harcore song that gets everyone in the mood. One of my all time fav track 3.
Here's what I've been rapping...
Got this funny feeling rolling round my veins
As we drop in again and hit the fast lane
Music so uplifting I'm above the clouds
I just love it when the bass drums kicking loud
Close my eyes and let the rhythm take me
Hoping that the feeling ain't gonna break me
As we ride the rhythm, like a surfer to a wave
You can't beat the feeling in a hardcore rave!
Track 4 - Paint It Black_GIA
Totally changed my opinion of a 2-song track for track 4. I loved the transition to do the ginga, and how we had a little variation for a directional jump kick. GIA is a little 'beng-ish' and we all know how good 'beng-ish' music is for Bodycombat.
On a separate note, this 'Shoot' for BC44 doesn't hurt as much as BC43.
Track 5 - Ignorance
Tough fight with Track 3 to be my favourite track. Notwithstanding the fact that I do like Paramore (this version is a cover and remix after all), but I just love the way the combo flows in this track. Gets me very much in the mood. A really strong track given that the last few track 5s (sans BC4205 The Anthem) haven't been too fantastic.
Track 6 - iNessun Dormai
I loved the whole feel of this track. I loved the balance and core work. I loved how this track is distinct and smacks of freshness. It's been a long time since we had those classical/opera genre type of music in BC and I definitely enjoyed it!
Track 7 - Metal Kombat For The Mortal Man
This track is tiring!!! Looks simple and harmless but the ending part with all those downward punches really challenges you. Definitely a re-useable track.
Track 8 - You're Shining.
One of the more emotional tracks, especially since it's towards the end. I loved the endurance challenge, and really loved all the synthesiser parts where they build up the climax time and time again.
Track 9 - Put Your Hands On Me
Effective workout for the ABS, if you do it correctly. Not a fan of the alligator pushup, and the music didn't work for me.
Track 10 - Doesn't Mean Anything
Pardon my poor singing, but this song really makes me feel like singing along! Emotional end to the class, I think we definitely have quite a few participants who have fallen in love with this song.
That's it for BC44. Looking forward to BC45!
Saturday, July 24, 2010
Monday, May 10, 2010
I Know What I Want
I don't know why I feel inspired to write something today. Supposed to do up my CV for a supposed job search for the 3rd weekend in a row but I've just kept procrastinating it. Was at Sentosa the last 2 weekends but this weekend I spent my time juggling gym and my cafe.
I think it's more often than not people are baffled by my actions, thoughts and feelings. I think I come across as an extremely difficult person, "I don't want to have this, I don't want to have that" but I think some people don't take a step back to see why this is so.
As a person, I know what I want. I know what works for me and what doesn't. So why should I try something that I know doesn't work for me? It's wasting time. It's inefficient. This particular mind thinks a few steps ahead in everything.
But it can be bad sometimes because I miss out experiencing life. I miss new opportunities, new people, new friendships, but I think I'm just too tired to try.
My life is dictated by my feelings and these dictate my actions. I do things because I feel like it, not because I find some logical reason to do so.
For now, my life is very much stagnant because when I was at the age of 23, I more or less already figured out what I want in my life so I'm sticking to it.
I think it's more often than not people are baffled by my actions, thoughts and feelings. I think I come across as an extremely difficult person, "I don't want to have this, I don't want to have that" but I think some people don't take a step back to see why this is so.
As a person, I know what I want. I know what works for me and what doesn't. So why should I try something that I know doesn't work for me? It's wasting time. It's inefficient. This particular mind thinks a few steps ahead in everything.
But it can be bad sometimes because I miss out experiencing life. I miss new opportunities, new people, new friendships, but I think I'm just too tired to try.
My life is dictated by my feelings and these dictate my actions. I do things because I feel like it, not because I find some logical reason to do so.
For now, my life is very much stagnant because when I was at the age of 23, I more or less already figured out what I want in my life so I'm sticking to it.
Sunday, March 28, 2010
It's Been A While
Oct 28 2009 - the date of my last post.
I've not written anything here for so long. I didn't realise. It's not that I've forgotten the existence of this blog, but I've just been tied down by so many things in my life that I haven't had the time to write anything.
It's been about 5 months or so. BC41 and BC42 came and went, I did enjoy BC42 alot, but I don't think I have time to write a proper review, though I can say that Warrior Dance is my favourite from that release. =)
Life, has been full of challenges. I do think that I'm juggling too many things at the same time. But I also understand that we can't ask for too much and have everything in our life that goes smoothly. The one aspect of my life that I'm quite sure isn't smooth, I've shelved that indefinitely. See what happens 20 or 30 years later. Mentally prepared for the worst already.
Work - In my last entry, I would probably refer to just one thing, but now there's something else. The original aspect has met a speed bump now, what has been a rosy 2009 has proved to be insurmountable in 2010. It's causing alot of stress, low morale, dampened spirits. I've had mandatory stay-backs till 9pm for 3 work nights/week. It's wearing everyone down. Including me. I've had to miss a couple of my Mon night classes due to this mandatory requirement. There was once when I left early and was hit with a hefty monetary fine. Didn't know fines existed at work right? Now you do.
The second aspect of my work I would really like to be more involved, but the schedule really doesn't permit my involvement on a regular basis. Luckily there's someone to help, someone I trust with all my heart.
Travel - My travel plans have all gone down the drain. Life at work has become so stifling and restrictive that we are not even allowed to take more than 1 day leave a month and worse of all, not allowed to take any leave in Apr. The casual observer can simply proffer an opinion of referring the matter to HR, but things are more complicated than that.
Thankfully, I just returned from 2 trips in the month of Mar alone. Both pre-booked in Jan prior to all the recent restrictions, so I was given the green light to proceed.
The first - a quarterly workshop to KL. Personally, this was a disaster. I realised I didn't enjoy the city, didn't enjoy the entire experience. It seemed old to me. Lethargic energy, same old faces, same old draggy affair. The entire trip, I just wished I was back home in Singapore.
The second - a trip to BKK with my colleagues. Usually if I go for quarterlies, I like to go BKK to combine it with a break and holiday, but this time round due to the proximity in the dates, I decided on KL instead. But this trip to BKK was one of the best ever. I had alot of fun with my colleagues, I really enjoyed the company and the things we did were really enjoyable. Not to mention, the city just gives me better vibes. I feel more comfortable here.
Along the way, I did harbour plans to go visit Auckland but schedules simply wouldn't allow. I'm really hoping the situation turns for the better and I may be able to take my block leave in November. Keeping my fingers crossed.
I have a feeling that I'm under severe induced stress, but I loathe to admit it.
Ever since the casino opened in Feb, I've been there on 5 occasions already. My luck has been good, thankfully, but I have to conscious I don't make it a habit to go whenever I'm feeling down or stressed.
I also feel super unfit now. Lack of regular exercise because by the time I finish my 12hr plus workshift at 9pm, I'm simply too tired to do anything else. The cycle perpetuates and creates a vicious cycle that I'm desperate to get out of.
And lately I've been spending alot of money on impulse buys. I bought a new notebook, but just 2 days after I bought the new one, the old one crashed completely, I can't even switch it on. How bloody ironic. All my music and videos are in the old laptop, so I really don't know what to do. And I know gathering the old music and videos again take time, and I don't know where to find the time, and here I am still blogging. But I guess I need to let off some steam.
There's also another impulse buy. I bought a Sony Cybershot. My first personal camera for myself, even though I'm not so sure if I really need it. So far, I'm pleased with it cos it's a really good camera and I managed to snap some shots of my most recent BKK trip with my colleagues.
And then there's the impending tax bill. The amount isn't funny, I think I overspent so I don't know where to cough up the money to pay for income tax, especially after my recent 'purchases', in particular the big big one. The way things are at work now, I don't think income generation is going to come too easy.
Sometimes I just feel like escaping from reality. Go away to a country for a while and not do anything for 2 whole weeks. Or maybe even a month. I'm really willing to take no pay leave. Problem is... will it be approved?
I can't believe I wrote so much. I just wrote what I felt and what I thought. Initially, I had planned to write this as a BC43 launch entry, but oh well... writing is therapeutic.
On BC43, I did have a blast doing the launch today, I presented the first 3 tracks and loved all of them. If I do have the time, I'll write a proper track by track review. If not, just let this be my conclusion that BC43 is awesome.
I've not written anything here for so long. I didn't realise. It's not that I've forgotten the existence of this blog, but I've just been tied down by so many things in my life that I haven't had the time to write anything.
It's been about 5 months or so. BC41 and BC42 came and went, I did enjoy BC42 alot, but I don't think I have time to write a proper review, though I can say that Warrior Dance is my favourite from that release. =)
Life, has been full of challenges. I do think that I'm juggling too many things at the same time. But I also understand that we can't ask for too much and have everything in our life that goes smoothly. The one aspect of my life that I'm quite sure isn't smooth, I've shelved that indefinitely. See what happens 20 or 30 years later. Mentally prepared for the worst already.
Work - In my last entry, I would probably refer to just one thing, but now there's something else. The original aspect has met a speed bump now, what has been a rosy 2009 has proved to be insurmountable in 2010. It's causing alot of stress, low morale, dampened spirits. I've had mandatory stay-backs till 9pm for 3 work nights/week. It's wearing everyone down. Including me. I've had to miss a couple of my Mon night classes due to this mandatory requirement. There was once when I left early and was hit with a hefty monetary fine. Didn't know fines existed at work right? Now you do.
The second aspect of my work I would really like to be more involved, but the schedule really doesn't permit my involvement on a regular basis. Luckily there's someone to help, someone I trust with all my heart.
Travel - My travel plans have all gone down the drain. Life at work has become so stifling and restrictive that we are not even allowed to take more than 1 day leave a month and worse of all, not allowed to take any leave in Apr. The casual observer can simply proffer an opinion of referring the matter to HR, but things are more complicated than that.
Thankfully, I just returned from 2 trips in the month of Mar alone. Both pre-booked in Jan prior to all the recent restrictions, so I was given the green light to proceed.
The first - a quarterly workshop to KL. Personally, this was a disaster. I realised I didn't enjoy the city, didn't enjoy the entire experience. It seemed old to me. Lethargic energy, same old faces, same old draggy affair. The entire trip, I just wished I was back home in Singapore.
The second - a trip to BKK with my colleagues. Usually if I go for quarterlies, I like to go BKK to combine it with a break and holiday, but this time round due to the proximity in the dates, I decided on KL instead. But this trip to BKK was one of the best ever. I had alot of fun with my colleagues, I really enjoyed the company and the things we did were really enjoyable. Not to mention, the city just gives me better vibes. I feel more comfortable here.
Along the way, I did harbour plans to go visit Auckland but schedules simply wouldn't allow. I'm really hoping the situation turns for the better and I may be able to take my block leave in November. Keeping my fingers crossed.
I have a feeling that I'm under severe induced stress, but I loathe to admit it.
Ever since the casino opened in Feb, I've been there on 5 occasions already. My luck has been good, thankfully, but I have to conscious I don't make it a habit to go whenever I'm feeling down or stressed.
I also feel super unfit now. Lack of regular exercise because by the time I finish my 12hr plus workshift at 9pm, I'm simply too tired to do anything else. The cycle perpetuates and creates a vicious cycle that I'm desperate to get out of.
And lately I've been spending alot of money on impulse buys. I bought a new notebook, but just 2 days after I bought the new one, the old one crashed completely, I can't even switch it on. How bloody ironic. All my music and videos are in the old laptop, so I really don't know what to do. And I know gathering the old music and videos again take time, and I don't know where to find the time, and here I am still blogging. But I guess I need to let off some steam.
There's also another impulse buy. I bought a Sony Cybershot. My first personal camera for myself, even though I'm not so sure if I really need it. So far, I'm pleased with it cos it's a really good camera and I managed to snap some shots of my most recent BKK trip with my colleagues.
And then there's the impending tax bill. The amount isn't funny, I think I overspent so I don't know where to cough up the money to pay for income tax, especially after my recent 'purchases', in particular the big big one. The way things are at work now, I don't think income generation is going to come too easy.
Sometimes I just feel like escaping from reality. Go away to a country for a while and not do anything for 2 whole weeks. Or maybe even a month. I'm really willing to take no pay leave. Problem is... will it be approved?
I can't believe I wrote so much. I just wrote what I felt and what I thought. Initially, I had planned to write this as a BC43 launch entry, but oh well... writing is therapeutic.
On BC43, I did have a blast doing the launch today, I presented the first 3 tracks and loved all of them. If I do have the time, I'll write a proper track by track review. If not, just let this be my conclusion that BC43 is awesome.
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