Time for Gangnam Style

There is a MV that has 200,000,000 viewers in 2 weeks (now it has been viewed for over 300,000,000 times) and different versions are made by people from different countries. It is Gangnam Style by PSY from South Korea. On September 20, 2012, this video became the most liked video.

Let’s have a look at the video first.

Actually, not everyone likes this video, but we need to ask why it is so prevalent. First of all, we should know the background of the song. Gangnam is a district in Seoul which is similar to Beverly Hills in California. We can find many elements that belong to “higher” or “rich” classes, for example, horses, luxury cars and boats. That is the music video reflects the real world facts.

Ok, it is enough for the background; let’s talk about the most interesting part of the video which is the dance steps. The famous steps would be the steps like riding a horse. I should say it is easy to learn and it looks funny. That should be the reason why more and more people imitated the steps. I am not the musician so i could not judge the quality of the song, but I would say the melody would be easy to remember.
Now, let’s have a look at some more "Gangnam Style" videos.

Obama style

Gangnam Style for wedding

If you want more videos, just search "Gangnam Style" in YouTube. And I wish to hear your opinion about this video.

the power of music

The power of music—the voice Australia!!!

Oh my God!!!!!!!! Karise Eden has finally won the Voice!!!!!!!!!

19-year-old Eden show her unbelievable vocals in the Voice‘s stage! At the end of the show, she has shown us that she has more to offer than just her amazing voice. I wish her the best, and I know the journey just begun for her to carve out her own success in the music world.

Let‘s watch the first song that Karise Eden show us ~

Do you believe that, Karise just song the first sentence of the ‘It’s a man’s world’, Keith, Seal, Joel and Delta all turn back and they want her!!!!

Now, Karise become a popular singer in Australia after her won the first season of the voice Australia. She subsequently signed with Universal Music Australia and released her debut single "you won't let me". It‘s a good opportunity for her to start her journey.

Let us review how Eden become the final winner of the Voice

Eden was born on 11 July 1992 in Gosford Hospital in Gosford, NSW. She was raised in Wyoming. Eden's childhood was deeply affected by her family dysfunctions and issues of self-esteem.

Eden first began singing in public at age of 13; She recalled that her uncle Frank taught her everything about music. “When he first started teaching me how to play, I was playing traditional folk and bluegrass- now I play the double bass and I'm learning the banjo". Eden was also taught how to play guitar. She cites Janis Joplin. Axl Rose, Bon Jovi and Amy Winehouse as her musical inspiration.

It's very lucky for eden to have the stage of the Voice!! Eden auditioned for the first season of the Australian reality television talent show-The Voice. She appeared on the show and singing James Brown's "It's a man's world". All four coaches opted to take Eden as one of their finalists, she eventually chose Seal as her coach and mentor!!!!!!

Eden progressed through to the battle rounds, where she was paired against contestant Paula, singing Amy's "Black and black". As result , Seal chose Eden as the winner of the battle and she progressed through to the live Shows!

Throughout the Live shows round, the coaches and audiences were impressed with Eden's performance of Rebecca Ferguson's "nothing's real but love".

During the first part of the grand final, Eden sang on original song titled “I was your girl", which she co- wrote with her adopted sister, and cover of Lorraine Ellison's "stay with me baby".

Eden was announced the winner of this season during the second part of the grand final. After she was announced the winner, Eden performed her single song" you won't let me "  for the first time. She was award a prize of $100,000, a Ford Focus car and a recording contract with Universal Music Australia.

Now a new star rise!!!!!

Hunter Valley

The Hunter Valley is located in the east coast of Australia, New South Wales, where a beautiful environment, with four distinct seasons and pleasant weather. The Hunter Vally is Australia's oldest grapes area, and also provides a natural big cellar of champagne in Australia. Here produced Australian and even the world's most famous champagne and wine.

Hunter Valley has more than 120 wineries,  first-class wines produced here are very popular in both local and foreign, including the crisp Hunter Semillon and the ripe Hunter Valley Syrah. Class wines complemented with superb cuisine and unique style boutique accommodation is absolutely perfect short vocation.

Hunter Valley has became famous wine-producing regions in the early 19th century, now there are more than 70 wineries, about 60 restaurants, more than 130 large and small hotels and parks, playgrounds, ancient cultural buildings, arts and crafts, grape garden, hot air ballooning, golf courses and other kinds of food and beverage, entertainment venues and facilities, it has become a favorite tourist paradise in Sydney and international visitors.

More than 80 wineries in the Hunter Valley held wine tasting competition every year, and they will take the best brewed wine to participate.  The game is presided by an authoritative judging panelto test and rate the wine in items such as color, purity, fragrant, sweet and sour as well as taste. 

Hunter Valley's wine are not only grabbed liquor grand prize in Australia several times, but also snatched the trophy in the international competition with many famous European wineries participating. Hunter Valley's wine is not only good quality, the price is also much cheaper than Sydney city's similar wine.

Jade World Carnival 2012

The most anticipated annual event in the Chinese community, the Jade World Carnival 2012 (Organised by TVBA and Kogarah City Council) was held on Saturday, 22nd September. Many local vendors were honoured to be a part of this great event. The overwhelming response was encouraging, as Jade World Carnival was the first public event that the local promoters have ever participated.

The once a year event is always attended by famous Chinese drama series actor or actresses all the way from Hong Kong to have a little chat, sing a few songs and also to play some famous TVB games with the audiences. For this year, Kenny Wong & Shirley Yeuong were down here in Kogarah, Sydney.

 Many local vendor participated in this carnival to promote their productes or services.

The host and lucky Mascot of tvb - tvbuddy

There is an isolated stage for TVBA stars and other performer to show up their talent and giving out fabulous gifts for the audience who participated. To be eligible to enter the stage, you must be the TVBA VIP members. I was so lucky to enter the VIP area without being the VIP member of TVBA. Why? Simply because I knew the manager of Shirley and she allows me to enter, how nice she was.

The weather was nice, the performances were amazing. My idol Shirley looks as pretty as usual, her voice as sweet as how she looks like. When she came to the stage, the audience called her name in Cantonese loudly and excited. Can you believe it this is her 5^th time to visit Sydney as TVBA special guest. I bet she must be so popular. I was again lucky enough to take a photo with her. I really hope I will meet her again. 

 audiences were so happy to see Shriley on the stage

 Shirley took a photo with tvbuddy

 Shirley gave out the tvba gift to audiences.

Wii U

Australia would have the first eighth generation game consoles in November 20. Due to the success of Wii, fans expect huge improvements for the successor. Today, we are going to introduce the features in Wii U.

First of all, Wii U has a different design with Wii. The new design could be seen as the combination of home consoles and handheld consoles. That is the first time that a home consoles features a touchscreen. The purpose of that would be using the consoles alone without TVs.

For the hardware, Wii U would have an IBM POWER7-based multi-core processor, an AMD Radeon enhanced E6760+ GPGPU, a 2GB RAM and a 8GB storage for basic edition (32GB for deluxe edition).

Actually, we should look at the performance in the official trailer video from E3 2011.

If you are thinking about purchasing a console for your family, Wii U would be a good choice. You could get black premium pack for $428 and white basic pack for $348. Also, new games include Super Mario Bros. U and FIFA 13 would be available on November 30. We hope this post would give you some ideas about Wii U.

One day trip--Luna Park

Luna Park --one day travel guideline!

People may wander about how to spend the mid break holiday, the long time traveling is expensive and exhausted, so the one day trip could be more suitable for us!!!!!

 

As we know, there are so many fabulous choices in Sydney, like the Blue Mountain, Bondi beach, Luna Park and so on. Luna Park is most suitable for the people who are enjoyed the exciting games and romantic view.

 

Morning, take the ferry from the circular quay to Milsons Point, feel the fresh air through your face and enjoy the view of the miraculous Sydney.

 

You are free to come into the Luna Park; the unlimited play ticket per adult is only cost you 44.95$, you are able to play all the games. Like: wild mouse, dodgem city, tango train, Ferris wheel, Tumble Bug ,Moon ranger etc. etc.

Dodgem city--Get behind the wheel and take control in Dodgem City; race your friends to the finish line and give them a good thump along the way

Ferris wheel --Sit back and enjoy one of the best views of Sydney Harbour from the Luna Park Sydney Ferris Wheel.



Flying saucer--Lean back and hold on tight As the Flying Saucer send you spinning into space.

Tango train--With a disco theme and bright lights to match, the Tango Train is for thrill seekers that don't mind going backwards at high speeds.

 

After a wild playing, you can take a rest in the park and have a simple meal with a great view of the harbour.

 

Just at nightfall, wandering on the Sydney harbour bridge, enjoy the last sunshine fade away. What a wonderful day~

 

TVBA Jadeworld Carnival Press Conference2012

Earlier in the week, I got a call from TVBA informing me that I was one of the lucky winners of the TVBA online voting poll, so was invited to attend the TVBA Jadeworld Carnival Press Conference at Market City held today!As a big fan of Shirley Yeoung, i was very excited.

It was held at the Eight Chinese Modern Restaurant and Kenny Wong and Shirley Yeung were going to be there! I haven’t been to a TVB conference before and I didn’t really know anyone there so I wasn’t sure what to expect haha…

When I arrived, I went to sit at my allocated seat which was pretty much at the back, with the other lucky winners. They were mostly older mums, happily chatting away with each other about their favourite TVB series- how cute!  I guess because it was a private function, there weren’t that many people there. A lot were old too, so they were nowhere as keen as I was to approach the artistes- SCORE!

Soon, the guests arrived and the conference commenced….I immediately moved to stand at the front with the bunch of other photographers haha. The guests each made a little speech- Shirley was talking about the TV programmes she has been hosting in the past years; and Kenny made mentions of liking to take photos while on trips and promoted a bit on his new series “The Last Steep Ascent”. As usual, I was waving at them enthusiastically and Shirley waved back haha. Kenny acknowledged with a smile.

The lucky winners were then asked to come on stage as they presented the sponsor gifts! 10 people were presented with Holden company umbrellas. I was one of them!! We also received some cutlery, and a TVB calculator in our TVB show bags. We were then asked to stand behind the artistes for a group photo.

At the end of the conference, the guests were coming off the stage to get seated for lunch. This was when I went on stage to ask Shirley for a photo!! She’s so pretty!! (and so skinny!) She said “Sure! Oh let’s move over a bit, the lighting is not as good here” haha! The artists surely know where they look best on camera!

Fore the detail of the  actual Jadeworld Carnival, please keep an eye on Channel【e】, as wet will udated the live show on Friday.

video: credited to my friend Kerry @ K.tvb.net