Ice skating music

I don't know about you guys, but I had a pretty crazy week. In the midst of studying, reading stuff and socializing, I've been totally devoted to World Figure Skating Championships, that were held 23-29 March in Shanghai.
Ever since I was little, I've been a huge fan of ice skating. I remember my first time watching it. Me, sitting on the sofa with an amazement plastered on my face, and silently thinking that those people are the coolest I've seen. At that time. And after so many years - here I'm am, cheering up for new skaters and loving it as I did in the past.
It's a bit upsetting that I gave up on becoming an ice skater myself...

It's a truly magnificent sport discipline, but also - I'd say - the utmost artistry of dance. It's like a ballet, but on the ice. So in my eyes it's much more difficult, but at the same time as beautiful - if not better!

Anyway, this year the championships were pretty amazing. There were many, who did briliantly - even if it was their first time. Of course we can say that those championships are for professionals, so it shouldn't be as astonishing, but... it is. And I find it so beautiful, that there are still many people, who are deeply passionate about ice skating. Even if nowadays, money is one of the biggest values that some are chasing for.
Being passionate about something, and being able to do it for living - isn't like dream come true?
Exactly like once Thomas Edison said: "I never did a day's work in my life, it was all fun." Wouldn't it be nice to say?

In my opinion, it's quite important, as mushy as it sounds. Finding we like, what we're good at, what we'd like to do, what makes us happy. Appreciating little things, people that surround us, and everything nice that day brings. It's hard, but not impossible. :)

Today, classically - Mozart! I'm dropping my favourite ice dance performance of this year's championships. It's a French couple: Gabriella Papadakis&Guillaume Cizeron. They placed 1'st in ice dance category and they absolutely deserved it! Exquisite performance, it gave me goosebumps.

Hope you enjoy it!

Study time

Some people can't stand listening to music whilst studying. They need to have absolute silence, without anybody to disturb them.
I'm quite the opposite.
Of course, if there's too much noise, even the most focused person will fail at studying.
But, how about music?
Do you like to put something in the background? I know, I do. Music follows me everywhere, it accomapanies me when I clean up my room, cook some meal or while I'm travelling.

I've discovered in junior high school, that music actually helps me in studying and doing homework.
I used to dislike sitting for a few hours in total silence, it was driving me crazy.
But the solution was just at my fingertips. Music.

I particularly like to listen to soundtracks from movies, tv series, musicals etc
It's soothing, not too much.

Do you know Amélie? It's a brilliant french movie, with a specific kind of humor - just my cup of tea.
It's kind of old, it had its' premiere in 2001, but it's totally worth to watch and recommend.

However, what I like about this movie the most - is its' soundtrack. It's arranged by Yann Tiersen. He has a very characteristic style (piano, accordion and violin compositions). Music from Amélie brought him international fame and fanbase all around the world.
I personally think his music is very French-like. 
It puts you right into the mood of France. It may sound cliche, but it makes you feel as if you were there, strolling through the streets of Paris, like Montmartre.

                                             (cr: davidgiralphotography)
It has a charm, hasn' it?
Have a stroll yourself :)

Open Sesame!

It's not about "One thousand and One Nights", but something much better!

I'm sure all of you are already acquainted with youtube, so let me skip unnecessary explanations and let's dive straight away into the topic! :)

Youtube is known to be botomless mine of videos - AND music.
To me it's like... going to a library. You don't see the music, but you can feel it and hear different kinds of voices, melodies and sounds. Just like books, music hides the souls of their owners.
As a bookworm and a music lover, I always get excited to getting to know what's hidden inside. I love exploring the unknown.
Especially if it's done totally by accident.

Have you ever listened to somebody's voice and was startled by it? I have, many times.
I'm going to introduce you today to someone special, who has un unbelievable voice and talent. And who deeply loves music in it's various shapes and colors. And it shows.

His name is Per Fredrik Pellek Åsly. He's a musician from Norway, and he's known as a PelleK in social networking sites.
He has a band called "Damnation Angels" but also creates his own solo projects. 
In 2014 he released his 4'th album - "Cloud Dancers", which is really (damn) good.

It's pretty amusing, how I thought that he only makes covers on youtube, just like any other person. How wrong I was. His voice is something out of this world. He has 4 octaves, and I'm so amazed and impressed how he effortlessly operates it, like it's nothing! 
I recommend you to subscribe to this guy, this instant. He's so young (born in 1986), yet he has already done so much. I can't wait to see what he has in store in the future, and how he's going to surprise me (yet again).

Meanwhile, go listen to this:

Let's start this journey, shall we?

One of the most difficult questions you can ask a music lover is: "What's your favourite song?"
It's simple, yet I always have so much trouble with giving an answer.
I'm not a person who likes to take things easy, so in spite of all, I'm going to accept this challenge, and share with you guys my music world. And I must say it's really bizarre and vast, so be prepared!
If any of you'll find some artist/song interesting, then it means I do my job well, 'cause I want to introduce you to various types and genres of music, and artists from all over the world. Maybe some will pick your interest.
Without further ado, buckle up dear readers, we're going on a long journey! :)

                                                        #1 D&E

Have you ever heard of kpop? It stands for "(South)Korean Pop", and it takes its' origin from western music, but I can assure you there's more to that. Kpop blends different genres of music, it's not only pop, but also rock, r&b, hip hop etc. It's also popular because of choreographies and dance moves, that people like to cover or turn into flashmobs. Doesn't this sound fun?

These two guys are members of Super Junior (you'll hear more about them in the future :), but also began a collaborition in late 2011. Their names are Donghae (the guy on the left) and Eunhyuk (the other one).
Although they have more activities in Japan, as of late, they made an official debut in their homeland - South Korea!
I've been really excited since I've heard the news, and I'm glad they could make their dream come true, before enlisting.
Their new album, called "The beat goes on", consist of 7 songs, that I came to like more and more.

The song I want to share with you today had been written by Donghae. He is truly talented in this area, and so is Eunhyuk - whose dance amazes me every time.

Enjoy~