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You Are the Children of the Stars
True, the stars are beautiful, however, I never think of any connection or association between me, myself, and them. Not until last Saturday, did I realize that the fanciful chemistry elements of me were originally generated by the stars!! The lecturer was an old elegant English lady (Jocelyn Bell Burnell), who won the Nobel Prize as an astrophysicist. Through her vivid explanation, I went back to the Big Bang when H, He, O were created. So where did other elements like C, S, K, Ca and Na come from? The truth was and forever is, the rest were created inside the stars through certain reactions and made available to us through stars' dramatic death-- they raise their temperature and burnt themselves. If it was not for the stars, we would not be here-- we are intimately and ultimately children of the stars.
Thanks to Singapore's well-protected environment, the illumination of the stars always pours down at night. This time I am not only astonished at their brightness, but also feel grateful that in me, there is something that blazed at the same time...
Live vs. Studio
Recently I find that sometimes I prefer live music or songs to those recorded in studios. There is no doubt that songs born in studios are expectantly ideal. However, music, blended with the feelings of both the singer and the audience, sounds more like the actual voice of a human heart. Some singers even cry while singing. Even if this is not standard, this is the most touching thing. A sense and respect for what is real always develops in me when I listen to their true passion for music.
Alas
I borrowed my first book from the Central Library, hopefully and happily. However I was sure that I frowned when starting to read the first page. There were lines in yellow highlight and broken sentences written with pencil at the margin. I wondered why they ruined what they liked and created a negative ripple effect on other readers (take myself as an example, I really felt frustrated when reading the book). I suppose the crux of the matter lies in the lack of awareness of the public access to the books and responsibility for communion of knowledge. For me, I have made a decision or rather a promise to myself that I will never "hurt" a book since I have known that this may also hurt other future readers' feeling.
You Are the Children of the Stars
True, the stars are beautiful, however, I never think of any connection or association between me, myself, and them. Not until last Saturday, did I realize that the fanciful chemistry elements of me were originally generated by the stars!! The lecturer was an old elegant English lady (Jocelyn Bell Burnell), who won the Nobel Prize as an astrophysicist. Through her vivid explanation, I went back to the Big Bang when H, He, O were created. So where did other elements like C, S, K, Ca and Na come from? The truth was and forever is, the rest were created inside the stars through certain reactions and made available to us through stars' dramatic death-- they raise their temperature and burnt themselves. If it was not for the stars, we would not be here-- we are intimately and ultimately children of the stars.
Thanks to Singapore's well-protected environment, the illumination of the stars always pours down at night. This time I am not only astonished at their brightness, but also feel grateful that in me, there is something that blazed at the same time...
Live vs. Studio
Recently I find that sometimes I prefer live music or songs to those recorded in studios. There is no doubt that songs born in studios are expectantly ideal. However, music, blended with the feelings of both the singer and the audience, sounds more like the actual voice of a human heart. Some singers even cry while singing. Even if this is not standard, this is the most touching thing. A sense and respect for what is real always develops in me when I listen to their true passion for music.
Alas
I borrowed my first book from the Central Library, hopefully and happily. However I was sure that I frowned when starting to read the first page. There were lines in yellow highlight and broken sentences written with pencil at the margin. I wondered why they ruined what they liked and created a negative ripple effect on other readers (take myself as an example, I really felt frustrated when reading the book). I suppose the crux of the matter lies in the lack of awareness of the public access to the books and responsibility for communion of knowledge. For me, I have made a decision or rather a promise to myself that I will never "hurt" a book since I have known that this may also hurt other future readers' feeling.
I can't agree more with your attitude towards the books in library. Actually, the book I borrowed a few days ago is also "decorated" by many marks or notations. When I first notice this in library, I was surprised. But my friend just said that it was ok to write on the book you borrowed. I don't know whether it is true or not, but as for me, I would not prefer writing on a book I borrow because I regard it as a interferance to others and the book itself.
ReplyDeleteAbout music, I think the key point to choose what kind of music you need is your mood. When lying on bed trying to find some inner peace, I would choose the music recorded, because they are purer. When sometime I am searching from some strong emotions, I would choose live, especially some great singers like Jacky Cheung.
Looking forward to reading more.
I also prefer live shows than studio. Take soda-green for example, the singer sometimes tried to change the lyrics when he sang to have a connection to the audience. And they actually cried when the lyrics are touching themselves. I think maybe they had an unforgettable experience like the lyrics showed. Live singing can rejuvenate old songs, and every line of lyrics becomes fresh and unique, especially when the singers sing other’s song. Every moment surprises you because, unlike studio edition, you will never know what will happen next, whether the singer will cry, forget lyrics, change the lyrics or say something. And I think it is the point of having a concert. I love that.
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