The Police Got Me Arrested!

Picture taken from "arcturuz" of soft.com.sg

Just came back from the Police gig a few hours ago. It was fantastic! Despite the ages of Sting (51, Bass/Vocals), Andy Summers (66, Guitars/Backing Vocals) and Stewart Copeland (55, Drums/Percussion/Vocals), the Police rocked out so hard and tight for close to 2 hours! They sounded so good, it was hard to believe it was only 3 of them on stage... my only grip was the live sound... it could have been mixed better... too harsh, very muddy mix, etc...

Sting was in fine form, his voice was so strong and on pitch - he could definitely hit the high notes. Stewart Copeland was so sublime and fantastic with his drumming - he creates such a distinctive style which IMHO, is the backbone of the Police sound... and my favourite, Andy Summers... played so creatively, passionately and sometimes, outwardly (cos he used lots of jazz scales and modes). Nonetheless, it was a treat for me, especially hearing Andy's solos!

I definitely have a new found appreciation of the band after seeing them play live! Having seen my childhood rock heroes in action was definitely a treat - I hope that they would continue and at least do a new studio album... I can only hope.

The $100 tickets (cheapest of all) wasn't too bad. I was about halfway from the stage, on the left side. As I was seated in the gallery section, I had a fantastic view of the stage and also the fans on the floor. I also had a really big video screen which I could see so easily. Awesome! Thanks to my bro John for treating me to the show!

The setlist the best I could remember is:

Message In A Bottle
Synchronicity II
Walking on the Moon
Voices Inside My Head / When The World Is Running Down
Don't Stand So Close to Me
Driven To Tears
Hole In My Life
Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic
Wrapped Around Your Finger
De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da
Invisible Sun
Walking In Your Footsteps
Can't Stand Losing You/Reggatta De Blanc
Roxanne

Encore
King of Pain
So Lonely
Every Breath You Take
Next To You

Wish they could have played "Tea in the Sahara" as it's one of my faves...
Hope that a bootleg of the concert would surface so I can keep it for rememberance.

It was also cool to have caught Fiction Plane - the opening act. I think they did really well... it's definitely a challenge to play in front of a restless crowd who do not know who you are and do not know your songs. It was after the concert that I realised that the frontman of the band was actually Sting's son - Joe Sumner.

Another thing that was really cool for me was sitting next to a Ang Mor grandmother, she could be in her 70s, I think... she was really enjoying herself - swaying her body from her seat and tapping her feet, nodding her head, etc... wow! That's amazing for me... I hope to be as active and curious and interested about things when I'm her age (if I ever survive that long). Fantastic!

What's In A Name?

Came across this interesting site that tells you the meaning of your name? (http://www.blogthings.com/whatsyournameshiddenmeaningquiz/)

Seems dodgy? Yeah... but I great deal of fun I guess... don't think I agree with everything but here are the results :)

"You are deeply philosophical and thoughtful. You tend to analyze every aspect of your life.You are intuitive, brilliant, and quite introverted. You value your time alone.Often times, you are grumpy with other people. You don't appreciate them trying to interfere in your affairs.

You are friendly, charming, and warm. You get along with almost everyone.You work hard not to rock the boat. Your easy going attitude brings people together.At times, you can be a little flaky and irresponsible. But for the important things, you pull it together.

You are wild, crazy, and a huge rebel. You're always up to something.You have a ton of energy, and most people can't handle you. You're very intense.You definitely are a handful, and you're likely to get in trouble. But your kind of trouble is a lot of fun.

You are usually the best at everything ... you strive for perfection. You are confident, authoritative, and aggressive. You have the classic "Type A" personality.

You are relaxed, chill, and very likely to go with the flow. You are light hearted and accepting. You don't get worked up easily.Well adjusted and incredibly happy, many people wonder what your secret to life is.

You are balanced, orderly, and organized. You like your ducks in a row.You are powerful and competent, especially in the workplace.

People can see you as stubborn and headstrong. You definitely have a dominant personality.

Hello February! Goodbye Mole!

Who could forget Fred Savage's role as the mole in Austin Powers Goldmember? And for those who know me, who could forget the trademark mole above my lip? Well, I've finally decided to get the mole removed. Reasons? Well, lots of shaving accidents (mole getting cut and bleeding ain't cool) and you know, that mole has been growing steadily the past few years from a tiny speck to a mini brownie - so to prevent a big choco cookie (with hairs stickin' out) taking residence on my face in the years to come, I've decided that it should go!

But then again, in hindsight, I've probably made a terrible decision. Now my friends won't be able to recognise me... haha! Also, with the Chinese New Year around the corner, I have to meet relatives and friends with this wierd plastic plaster above me upper lip. Not the ideal way to meet people, but talk about impressions!... hahaha!

PS - Fred Savage doesn't have a mole on his face in real life... it's amazing how much he has grown, I've seen repeats of "The Wonder Years" on telly and he was so young then. See how much the mole as grown! hahahaha!

PS2 (yes, that sounds funny) - Praying that the scar heals nicely and has minimal scarring! :)