It's the Melody that Catches My Ears

I used to have this argument about songs; which one is the most important, music or lyric? Back then I argued that lyric is the most important part of the song. For me, then, even if the music was so cool but the lyric contained nothing; the song was not worth listening.

Until I found this EP called You Are Here / Vous Êtes Ici. It was released by Simple Plan’s guitarist Sébastien Lefebvre. This album somehow totally changes my opinion towards music-lyric things. The music, which is dominated by acoustic guitar plays, is far different from Simple Plan’s punk-rock style. Listening to this album somewhat brings me a heartwarming moment. One song I really like from the EP is called "Comatose" (video attached). But this time, I only listen to the music—without meaning to say that the lyric is crappy. It’s just that this time, it is the melody that really catches my ears. For one time I don’t care at all about the lyrics (for I have no idea about what the songs are saying even though I have played it over and over again).

I guess the reason a song has both music and lyric is to complete each other. I will never argue about the importance of lyric anymore.

Greetings, 2012! A Great Start for a (Hopefully) Great Year.

Hello world, I'm back. How's everybody doing while I'm awhile? 

So far, 2012 have been a nice companion though the New Year gift I received—the two week in a row exam, wasn't really sweet. Beside, spending New Year's eve by working on the your parent's restaurant surely was not the greatest way to spent the turn of the year.

But, an excellent start in the beginning of this year surely could be a good sign for a great year—well; I hope so, for I started 2012 with a big smile and excitement of an unexpected fortune.

Let me tell you that I have never dream of coming to a concert in which my favorite band performs. For I live far from the capital city—and the concerts usually takes place in the capital. The price I have to pay to see the concert (including the charge for general admission and the accommodation) might cost my whole year grant. So, I dare not to think of coming and see my favorite bands like Panic at the Disco and Simple Plan (both was held in 2008) performing in Jakarta.

Yet we never know where fate might lead us.

Last Wednesday (18/01/2012), fate was kind enough to let me see Simple Plan Get Your Heart On! Indonesia Tour 2012 from the Festival A class—it was in right in front of the stage!  Never occurred to my mind that Simple Plan with Pierre on vocal, Seb on guitar and backing vocal, David on bass and backing vocal, Jeff on lead guitar and Chuck on drum, the band I adore since I was a Junior High dork—will ever come and held a concert in the city where I live; Surabaya. 

Although the effort that grant me the ticket was full of drama, every pain was paid by their great performance. I remember spent almost two sleepless weeks last October working on my side-job, travelling from one corner of my city to the other, putting on my headphone to do the job till I got some ear infection from over-working while that time I still had a lot of assignments only to fight for the ticket concert.

This was my first concert I ever attended and it was amazing. It’s hard to describe the feeling that surrounds me during the concert. Seemed like I was in a state of trance; I forget the stressful exam week, the problems I had—those sourness and bitterness in my life vapors as I held my hand out to reach the bands, screamed the songs at the top of my lungs and jumped with the beat.

The concert's ambiance was great. It was full of energy and risen up audience's spirit. Supported by great sound and lighting, Simple Plan performed perfectly.  Pierre and David really was communicative. Pierre even threw some Indonesian/Surabayan puns like "Wani piro?" (I might freely translated it as you dare me?) and "Piye kabare Suroboyo (how are you Surabaya)?"

the girls I went to the concert with
(me, Dece, Grace & Beta)

The funny thing is I develop this Post Concert Syndrome after the concert is done. It’s some kind of over-excitement even depression that stays with me for the next three days. I caught myself smiling or giggling uncontrollably remembering how awesome the show was— even the worse, I could scream in frustration thinking why the concert had to be over. For days I spent my day texting the girls I went to the concert with, only discussing how great the performance, Pierre and Seb's handsomeness, the pervert act David made during the show, how mature and cool Jeff is and how out of reach was Chuck because he was seated in the very edge of the stage.

Shortly, the concert was one best thing ever happened in my life. And I can’t wait to have other extraordinary experience for 2012 has just begun.

So, 2012, let's be friend! I'll be waiting for the surprises you have prepared for me XD