••The Rockstar Lullaby••

Train Ride

2009-04-28T01:30:00.004+08:00

Great things never come easy. Success is synonymous with having belief, sacrifice and hardwork. Ask any successful people and they're bound to tell you the same thing. I know of many who are earning substantial amount as a financial analyst or as a manager at a financial institution but all of them shared that they do not have any personal satisfaction from working. That was one of the challenges I personally faced right after graduation and landing that first job.

Give anybody a million dollar and I will bet my bottom dollar, that 99% of the population will certainly leave their job and chase their passion or dreams; be a baker, open a cafe, be a musician or open a recording company. The 1% that still remains will still remain working at the bank. I mean, we still need to pay somebody to take care of our fortunes, don't we?

That aside, CEO or Zappos.com even mentioned that if one works hard towards something that he or she is good at, they will travel far in life. Get ready for the differentiating factor that seperates the successful ones from the less successful ones.

The differentiating factors lie in my first paragraph. Everybody LOVES to cook or play music but what seperates Limpbizkit from other bands is the amount of hardwork and sacrifice that they had put in that propelled them to the world stage. Jamie Oliver works hard at the kitchen and have faith that through cooking, he can create a movement towards delivering his message; to cook good, healthy food to everybody.

Bottomline, if you are so passionate about something, chase them and when you work hard towards it, the money will come in naturally. Remember, do really well in something that you are passionate about and the payoff will be something unimaginable. Bono and I can sing the same song but nobody is going to pick me over him to perform at the VMA because of the pure fact is that he is Bono.

jamiel
beyond happy

Submit

2009-01-28T04:07:00.003+08:00

Decisions are often made on the best information and knowledge that one has. But most of the time, many fall into a well of contemplations on whether it was the right decision that was made.

We cannot run away from the fact that we are just a single cell, living in a very structured but chaotic worldly habitat. We are often swayed by opinions and judgments, this in turn overrules our natural thought process, the ability to make decisions based on our own merit, and not others.

At the current moment, the world is not a blossoming tree, with fruits for everybody to taste and share. Many are out of jobs and the decision to be unemployed is one that was carefully thought through and despite the glooming period that many experts forecasted, my own ricebowl is not dependent on people. That is how i survive, knowing that my rezeki falls in the hands of the Almighty. What I need to do now is just focus and do what I had sought out to do 6 years ago. Time will tell on whether I can run faster than before.

But whatever it is, the decision has been made and all that I should be doing is to do a Forest Gump and never look back.

jamiel
"it's not about proving that others are wrong, but to prove that you are right"
The Rockstar Lullaby

Faith

2009-01-12T15:12:00.001+08:00

The Rockstar Lullaby is finally on Live and Loaded. Lend me your support if you do want to hear this song being telecast on National TV. =)

Cheers,
TRL

http://ugc.mediacorptv.sg/LiveNLoadedDetail.aspx?campaign=livenloaded&Item_ID=UGC-5462&Album_ID=984

Guidelines

2009-01-07T00:34:00.003+08:00

I like to create my own quotes to allow myself to have certain guidelines that work for me and just recently, I was inspired about life and how I view life.

"Live a life that allows you to tell stories. When you have lived life, people can really see and sense it when you share. Life is all about telling stories. So, find your story."

The Rockstar Lullaby

jamiel
i cried for my dreams

Wait For Me (Latest Original Song)

2008-12-21T11:56:00.001+08:00

Wait For Me

I know you've gone away
To start another life
I'd never thought it'd be this hard

I'll bend down on my knees
And pray for signs above
For us to meet again

I'll be sitting by the phone
Waiting for your call
And I'll be sitting all alone
In this cold dining hall

Cause no matter how I tried
And the tears that I cried
They can never bring you home to me

But will you wait for me
Through this test of time
Will you wait for me
Tonight
Will you give another chance
Even though we're far apart
To finish what we start
That night

We have faced the stormy weather
And been through the cold
The only thing that kept us warm
Is the love that we hold

I'm trying all I can
To prove myself to you
That I can be your best

Cause it's all about fighting
For what you believe in
I hope that you remember
The reasons for this love

I know that thing were tough
Back when we're together
But we showed them what our love
Is made of

So will you wait for me
Through this test of time
Will you wait for me
Tonight
Will you give another chance
Even though we're far apart
To finish what we start that night...

London

2008-12-15T02:23:00.002+08:00

The past week has been nothing short of mixed emotions. Everything was just too surreal and for once, I feel that nothing else around me matters anymore and that is great.

I'm claiming independence from society for this short moment, while channeling what is available to write as much as I can.

Singing Yellow can never be the same again and to walk in London just now has never been as fun as before.

The time is here and I am contented. Let's go out full force.

jamiel
The Rockstar Lullaby

Acidity in Coffee

2008-12-08T21:02:00.002+08:00

We might have passed by but not realized
Standing at the same junction you and I
Watching cars pass us by
But the streets remaining the same

We may have thought about you and I
Though we have never met before
Till then you and I
Will only have our deepest desires to ourselves

Happy for others, holding hands and walking down the street
With nothing but smiles and glee
What we have is nothing but time
Waiting for us to pass by again

This time we'll collide
With a pain on my nose
Only then I will remember your name and face
As the girl that was brought by fate
Realizing that the pain was worth the wait

jamiel
spasibo

I still love black and white and no one can change that

2008-11-27T20:48:00.002+08:00

Living with a dog is just plain crazy. Pikey doesn't bite nor does he lick. It just gets a little tricky when I'm moving around the house. The couple just can't possibly lock the dog out for me throughout my stay here. They keep their BIG dog outside though. Whenever he gets close to me, I'll just tell him, "Pikey! NO! Pikey! Sit!" and he'll sit. Amazing what TV teaches me.

Spent lots of my time yesterday just moving around Melbourne City and exploring it on my own. It's kinda challenging to move around the city without knowing where to go. I mean, you wanna see great places but you need to know the right people to show the right places. Most of my time was spent pampering my tummy. I stop whenever I'm hungry and eat whatever looks good. Had plenty of sandwiches and burritos. I just could not fill them up anymore. The highlight of the day would certainly be my trip to the Turkish Cafe.

It was already mid-day and I was just tired from all the walking. Finding a Halal stall was already daunting enough though not impossible. I stumbled upon this kebab shop that something what Rashid recommended. So I went in and ordered what seemed to be a reasonable portion from the picture that I see. Instead, they gave me a large portion of their kebab plate with rice and I ended up sleeping halfway through the meal because it started to get humid and I was just sleepy. Literally, I leaned my head towards the wall and just sleep for a good half and hour. Doubt any of the staff has ever seen this phenomena before. I finally woke up when I glanced at the clock and the old Turkish staff greeted good morning to me. Lol. What can I say, I just greeted back and continued with my half finished food. The couple back home just couldn't believed I slept at the cafe. Well guys, that's just the tip of the iceberg.

Walked around more and just continued taking shots and videos when I saw a band getting ready to play their set by the roadside. The band Bonjah played roots and blues music. It was quite refreshing to listen to their music and decided to grab their EP. I rarely grab any form of CD unless that band is really really good. Well I guess, in cases where I can't find them on Limewire, it's be best to grab a CD. =D

Moving on, Aussie people are just the friendliest people I've ever met. They always start their conversations with, "How are you mate? How's your day so far? How have you been travelling?" This is just basic courtesy that we should try and follow in our daily life. It doesn't hurt to ask somebody how their day went. But yeah, loving it here so far. I hope I could actually stay here longer though, there's just so much to be explored. Who knows, I might just move here and do something. It's just amazing.

There are a few words to describe Melbourne and when I describe something, it doesn't show the surface. I go deep. Let's save that for tomorrow perhaps. I'm just gonna sleep over it and just huddle underneath my blanket and hope that tomorrow's weather doesn't get freezing cold like yesterday. Lovely.

jamiel
lovely

My Music Is My Food

2008-11-25T18:12:00.003+08:00

Finally in Melbourne. Got a rude awakening from the whether though. A cool 10 degrees. I nearly got stopped by the quarantine officer. My advice, if you are carrying any food on board and want don't want to embarrassed by the officer, throw those epok-epok away.

I'm just chillin at the couple's house, wearing my socks and keeping my toes really really warm. This kampung boy ain't that good with the cold.

I totally dig Melbourne. Laid back, great food, fish and chips, greener nature and of course, finding my identity in music. I finally know what I want in my music, no matter what genre I write in.

Texture. It's all about texture. I am a man of texture. If you can figure that out, then, lucky you. Since I'm in the studios by next week, I need to edit the arrangements and put some textures in.

I'm the first to say. I put textures in my music.

jamiel
eating cheesecakes with my toes in my socks

The Rockstar Lullaby

2008-11-13T10:55:00.000+08:00

This is for those who have dreams,

"When you feel like giving up, remember why you held on for so long in the first place."

jamiel
the greatest revenge is to accomplish what others say you cannot do.

FAITH

2008-11-06T20:29:00.002+08:00

Life without purpose is life without meaning. Life without meaning is life without hope. Everybody has a dream, to excel in something you're really good at. Live life for life is short. All we have is today to work on because we won't know what tomorrow will be for us.

Everybody chases the monetary prize to survive but don't let it be your main purpose in life unless that is your true sole goal in life; to be a money chaser. But certainly, we grow up not being driven by money. Some of us at a certain stage of our lives, wanted to be a dancer, ballerina, singer, artist or even traveler. Don't wait till you know that you are going to die tomorrow before embarking on that historic milestones. Have milestones.

A man without vision dies. Have vision. Have a purpose. Encourage one another to chase each other's dreams. The glass is always half full. Always remember that. We have a choice to lean towards a positive perspective. You choose to become or do anything today. Take those small steps towards your goal. Nothing is impossible. Have faith and be strong. Keep your objectives in track because most of us would have encountered people who discourage or don't believe in our dreams. We often have to fight our own battles because nobody can ever understand our own life challenges. Just because we fail, that does not mean that we fail to achieve our end objective. It is still there. We just did not pass the first level or step. When we fail, just get up and fight again. Life is all about fighting and not giving. It's either you stop the fight or carry on fighting stronger than ever before.

Some people take lesser steps to reach that end goal while others take many small steps but don't they reach their end objectives too? Everybody has different paths to follow and take. Let others take the bus ride first. We'll take next same bus. I'm more happy to ride my Vespa and ride in style to my final destination instead of taking a faster, leaner, fiercer bike. At the end of the day, we ALL can reach the same destination.

Believe.

jamiel
Full Assurance In The Heart

Arms Wide Open

2008-10-19T14:02:00.005+08:00

I have been feeling a lil burnt out lately. It's really, really hard, holding a day job and trying to clear as much as I can so that I can find time to play and practice my music. At the back of my mind, I feel that time might be running out for me in music but somehow, God gives me a lil bit more time and space to allow me to continue running towards my dream.

Soon, I will be running off to Melbourne to sing for a wedding. Just yesterday, an opportunity came and I might be singing for a wedding in Brunei. That sounds like a great chance indeed.

I'm really burnt out. I want to go out but I feel that sitting at home, with nobody disturbing my time-out would be a better idea; just drinking coffee and watching a marathon of FRIENDS and Oprah.

I met up with a investment director from Dubai and we had eggs and toast over breakfast. He asked lots of questions about my background and strengths and advised me that the corporate world is not suitable for me. Why bother he said when at the end of the day, I will feel frustrated and not enjoy the job. When you do something that you like, the output will exponentiate more than doing something that you do not enjoy. I believe I still have more left in me in music and songwriting.

It's not over yet. There's still more to be done and I will certainly make news somewhere, somehow. This boy will live his dream.

I just need to hold on to a hand for now.

ja
if it's mine, it's mine

Living It

2008-10-09T02:56:00.002+08:00

If you guys are keen on listening to more from me, please subscribe to The Rockstar Lullaby's channel below. =) it'll update you on any new songs that i recorded and sang.

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love you guys. take care.

jamiel
mwah

I Own This Name

2008-10-05T10:50:00.002+08:00

I found a new name for a my next band. I think if i form a duo or another rock band anywhere, I shall use it. Let me present to you.

The Crowning Glory

jamiel
look at my crowning jewels

Constant

2008-10-01T00:37:00.002+08:00

This song that I covered will certainly be a hot song on the radios anytime soon. SO! Before it does, I reckon doing a cover on it would make me one of the pioneers singing this great song.

Click on the link on the right. If you want a copy, mail me. Tag me on the board first.

Take care and Selamat Hari Raya to all. Happy holidays.

jamiel
love remains in me

Reflections

2008-09-26T01:53:00.002+08:00

Finally, after to close to a year, I finally had a proper, decent conversation with somebody. Everybody goes through a lot in life but the challenges one person goes through might not be the same as for the other. Everything is a matter of perspective. Just because somebody is sweet looking or beautiful, that would mean she gets the best in life. There would be challenges that surrounds it too.

From the surface, we see a calm and quiet figure but behind the curtains actually lies a life battle. Most of us got it lucky to actually taste a full education. Some of my clients does not even finish primary school. One that I know of, battles day in and out to find ways to continue school and education. As I had mentioned before, let others take the bus ride first, because you know what? We will take the next one and at the end of the day, everybody reaches the same happy destination.

It has been a year since I last felt this joyful and sudden burst of energy and excitement. It's been a while. Thank you.

jamiel
MiRRor

The Rockstar Lullaby Akustika

2008-09-05T19:52:00.004+08:00

Finally, I'm on national radio! It was certainly one hell of a fun ride getting interviewed by Harry and being able to play on Power 98 FM.

Initially I had problems choosing songs to play on air. I wanna do rock and stuff but when Harry said to keep the level chill and relax, I had to alter some of the list. It was certainly a fun night talking about music and how music affects people; from the way we feel, we perceive and emote. It's just a language by itself. And I just had to play The Last Song on air. Not many have heard this but, listen to the show and you'll understand why.

And for the FIRST TIME, I GET TO PLAY MY ORIGINALS ON AiR!!!

Let me count how many people will be tuning in.. hmm... MILLIONSSS GAZILLLIONS PILLLIONNNNNS!!!!

Whatever the outcome is, I just can't wait to hear my voice on radio and just grin the night away.

Thanks to Harry for googling me online and messaging me on Facebook. Man... The power of social network interface.

This is Harry, the charismatic Filipino DJ.

Final words,

Thanks to those who tuned in to Power 98 and listened to my one hour of emotional Nirvana.

jamiel
power mower tower shower flower

Ketoprak

2008-09-02T19:59:00.003+08:00

Wan finally reached home after his honeymoon from Bali I think. I wanna go there one day.

jamiel
love avril with all my heart

My Dream

2008-08-31T13:23:00.001+08:00

All a Singapore boy wants is a chance to play in the snow....

jamiel
please?

Chok dee

2008-08-27T11:30:00.000+08:00

there are no lucky people in life, but people that work hard to be lucky.

jamiel
read it over and over again

It's the next migration

2008-08-27T00:44:00.002+08:00

I'm certainly feeling quite surreal right now... My premonition is coming through. Alhamdulillah. Please, make it happen.

jamiel
joining Carrie and Adri hopefully

Syariah Law

2008-08-26T23:33:00.002+08:00

The one band that's equivalent to Aerosmith in my book. Respect. Watch the movie if you can. Worth the time. =)

jamiel
moving on

Why do they call it French Fries?

2008-08-24T12:46:00.002+08:00

Thanks to Kenneth for grabbing this wonderful shot during Tapestry. I have always been a great fan of black and white, even when I explore photography with my trusty Ixus 65. It brings out a certain character in the shots itself that colours just cannot replicate. There is a sense of freedom and independence to it because everything else is just filtered out.

I need to start filtering out certain issues myself. Perhaps, putting a timeline would be good idea. In a short span of 1 month, so many opportunities were thrown at me but I gotta be careful with what is being put on my plate. Putting great tasting mushroom soup together with spicy mee goreng on your existing plate may not sound like a good idea. You get what I mean?

jamiel
i feel like eating chicken cutlet now

The Rockstar Lullaby

2008-08-20T16:12:00.003+08:00

There has been pleasant surprises this week, including an invitation to sing for a wedding in Dubai, but nothing compared to this one. Power 98 actually contacted me through Facebook (can you believe it?) and invited me to perform on their show. If all goes well, I'll be on radio next week.

They want me to sing a few covers and originals too. Any suggestions?

jamiel
join the dots and see the flow

Take A Bow

2008-08-18T01:37:00.002+08:00

Tapestry on the whole was a success. Thank you for all who came and supported the event. May your contributions be stepping stones to better things that might come your way.

For any feedbacks, please just tag on the board on the right. =D i might have made new friends through my shameless advertisements.

Take care and have a good week ahead. I have a whole load of items lining up this week.

jamiel
take a bow