10:42 PM / 31 December

I guess it's time that I give a more proper post after posting nothing but MVs for the past couple of months or so. Now more so that it's New Year's Eve. So here goes.

This year has been okay overall. There were times where times seemed kinda bleak. Almost went ballistic a couple of times. But there were the high points. Watching 2 grand weddings sure helped. Oh yeah, and I managed to get a job. Yay.

This year I realized that your lifestyle and musical choices don't have to be separate. That's what I got from Straight Edge Hardcore. Straight Edge is a lifestyle free of addictions. No drugs, no alcohol and no smoking. My life, my rules. But most importantly, it's the music that makes up for all the lack of addictions which makes sXe so great.

Music...Hmmm...So much to say about music. 2 bands in particular. Protest the Hero and Machine Head. 2 distinctly different bands but great in their own way. PTH are pretty much one of a few bands that possess great musicality and great songwriting. The meaning within their songs are totally amazing. There is so much to comprehend just from the lyrics alone. Multiple meanings and hidden metaphors. It would make for great literature. And if that wasn't good enough, they are also a very technical band. With riffs that can pretty much blow any simple guitar solo out of the water and great harmony between all the guitars plus superior drumming, it all makes for one hell of a sound. And what makes it even better is the groups originality. They don't care about mass commercialisation. What they care about is their music and how good it is to them.

Machine Head on the other hand. Well what can I say. Metal album of the decade. It's pretty much the new Master of Puppets in my opinion. Great riffing and intertwining guitarwork. Killer beats and a monstrous growl. That's pretty much the reason why I bought the goddamn album. It's just awe-inspiring. Nothing more to it.

So for 2008, let's see. All I want is a roof over my head and food on the table to eat. That's all. And maybe something extra but that's for me to try and accomplish myself.

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Before I go, I just have to post a music video. This is a great band and they deserve to be highlighted. And this song actually has some good meaning in it for me.

Higinia by blessthefall



If you could stay here for just
a little bit, a little while, a little bit with me
you're what makes me,
and if god could keep you with me
I'd trade just about anything

You're what makes me want to change things
I would die just to live and yet we all live to die
You're what makes me want to change,
you will not die
you will not die
you will not die
you will not die

If you could stay here for just
a little bit, a little while, a little bit with me
you're what makes me,
and if god could keep you with me
I'd trade just about anything

I'd trade anything...

Take a step further back to where you belong
Take a look at your life what have you become

I never had the chance to explain myself
I never had the chance to apologize
I never had the chance to explain myself
I never had...

You will not die
You will not die
You will not die
You will not...