Music is like perfume

Not literally!  I don't go around singing and expecting to smell like a bed of roses! 

But just like a scent, I get transported to another time and place.  

Like the song that just popped up on Light fm, "I Could Fall in Love" by Selena. And I was instantly threw back to 1999, living in Penang, sitting on the old couch in the hall, evening time, mum would be watering the flowers in the garden, brother on the telephone and I would be thinking of the boy I was so in love with and wishing he loved me too! Hahaha yes, I was 12 and already in love! 

Has this ever happened to you? You'd hear a song and suddenly say "this song was playing the very first time we held hands" or "this was the most played song on the radio during my PMR exams and  constantly got stuck in my head!!" then you are right there in that moment for just a little while. 

Well, just a thought.. something that happens to me sometimes. Maybe you've felt it too? =)

May coming up really soon!!!!!!!!!

Hmm

I say lovely too much. 

Football Overload overloaded my brain!!!

                   

What a day! Woke up way too early and took my time to sort out my swollen morning face. Was delivered a bottle of lovely red wine from Mongoose! What a way to start the day!

Got ready, put on a lovely dress, grabbed my heels, grabbed my bag, went back to my cupboard,  changed to jeans and a t - shirt and looked forward to possibly the most fun I've had in a while. Who doesn't love playing games inspired by "the sound of music" and "musical chairs"???

Got to the studio to do hair and make up. While waiting for my turn, Prema and I rehearse our performance ,for the first time... tisk tisk us procrastinators! Just as I sit in the chair to get my make up done, lo and behold the entrance of Ross and Vince Chong! While getting my hair and make up done, it took all the effort to not burst out laughing at the conversation that was going on in that small room, holding 8 people at one time! 

Right! So once the make up and hair is done, Prema and I make our way to the set. And what a set it was. It was so colorful (yes that was the first thing i noticed... felt like a little girl in candyland!) and had FUN written all over it (not literally...) Got micked (miced? mikeed??) up and shown our "entrance" positions. 

THE SHOW KICKED OFF! Time flew by as we played games and chatted and just basically had a really good time while thinking "damn, it must be amazing working here!.. Someday.. maybe..." 

As the end of the show drew closer, it was time for Prema and I to perform. Singing "cleverly" acoustic is always fun. And Prema harmonised with me!!! First time ever! Harmonising along to her  song "Mexico" got it playing in my head all day. getupgetupgetupgetupbaby!!!! 

Alas, the show came to an end.. saying good-bies and promises to catch everyone soon, I left the studios (of course after bumping into friends walking in and out and around the studio) and made my way back to the car.... back to real life.. and right off to a practice session..

Well, there you go. A week of "in studio" work. I dont know how they do it every day, every week! From Bella, to astro to TV3.... taking a little break next week, but before that, see  you in CIRCUS this Saturday!!!!!!!

Read below for info on shows for the month of April!!!

Love, 

dasha

Middle of the Middle

It's April already?????? Ok so there's no need to panic! 4 songs down and 4 more to go before the end of the year. I can do this!!!

So much is in store this month and I am going over my mind crazy with excitement and that is no exaggeration! Tv2, new straits times, ntv7 and soon Astro! This week I got a call from the lovely Miss Jay Menon and could not stop jumping around. 

But of course, to the part most informative. This month I have a few public shows. 

FIRST UP, on the 2nd of April, catch me on Ntv7's Bella show between 11 am and 12noon. So excited I think I may just... Well.. Get nervous! For information : http://www.ntv7.com.my/shows/Bella_1295402923.html

On Thursday the 4th, I will be going into studio to record for Astro Supersports fun show Football Overload and it will be aired at 9pm on Chanel 811 on Astro. Was so excited when I got the phone call inviting me onto the show! Both Prema Yin and myself will be running around and gettin' all goofy! What oh am I going to wear?? For more information, check out their Facebook page at https://en-gb.facebook.com/Footballoverload

On the 6th of April I will be singing in Circus with my fantastic boys. The last few times I have performed in Circus I have always had a blast and I hope that everyone who came by had a great time too. Been using different musicians and trying out different songs and with the ever changing crowd, it's good to have a wide range of tracks to shuffle around.  For more information : http://www.circus.com.my/

On the 25th and 26th, a treat is in store for you for sure in No Black Tie as I sing with 2 amazing singers, local Lokman Aslam and all the way from Indonesia Matthew Sayersz! A songbird amongst the nightingales if I can say so, it is sure to be a night of such amazing tunes. I have seen these guys in action and, believe me, words can not describe how amazing they are. With Lokman's crooner voice and Matthew's heart stopping inflection, I'm so soooo sure (and nervous) it's going to be a night to remember. 

Fore more details and reservations: http://noblacktie.com.my

On the 27th, for one night only this month, I will be performing in Mezze with the incredible Michael Veerapen trio. Starting at 9:30, come by for a night of classic Jazzy and a few surprises here and there. Come watch me try to focus and concentrate to get pitching and the words right, no more cheating my way through a song, never even knew I was doing it till it was pointed out! Oh the shame!!! Now I know better, I am paying more attention to the techniques of singing. It's more then just having a voice. For more information, visit : http://www.mezze.my/

To cap off the end of April (28th)and to celebrate the beginning of May (29th), come catch A Tribute to Elvis Presley at No Black Tie with my amazing friend, Rozz. As much as I have performed, I have learnt one thing for sure; when it comes to Rozz, we can expect a show unlike any other. For more information on shows in No Black Tie, visit: http://noblacktie.com.my

For more information on the king of Rock and Roll: well, turn your radio on!

Well so far these are the plans for the month. As the days go by I am sure I will be updating my blog with pictures, or at least on my facebook and twitter and now instagram.. keeping up with the times can be taxing but oh so fun, and I try very hard to pretend to know what I am doing with technology and avoid ever asking "ooh what does this button do?"

=) Happy April, you dear fewls!