Beautiful Seed

There are certain songs out there which can touch hearts, that make you feel as if the singer is speaking to you, or telling a part of their life story through the song.

Was at Corrinne May's concert last night at the UCC with the piggy, and found my tears flowing freely during her first four songs. Every line in her songs tell a story, and it felt like I was a part of it and standing right there, sharing in her emotions and thoughts. Whether it be about friendship, loneliness, perseverance or love, the music flowed and ebbed effortlessly and beautifully.

She was in a simple black no-frills top long enough to resemble a short dress, and sat purposefully at the piano which provided the most basic and also the best melody to her songs. Her small but substantial band surrounded her - guitars, drums, percussion, strings, keyboard. Before some of her songs she gave a short introductory note about the source of her inspiration - certain quirks that people exhibit, meaningful life experiences, her personal anecdotes.

The songs were mainly from her latest album Beautiful Seed, and the cd version really doesn't give a clue to the listener about how good the songs can actually sound when she goes unplugged with the additional musical accompaniment.

And I was just watching and listening to her, assured and happy with her music, doing something that is atypical of most Singaporeans, travelling around the States, writing and performing her own works. A touch of envy perhaps. Since as of now I'm probably not as sure about my life as I would like to be. Just being forced to live in the present (which is really what one should do instead of daydreaming perpetually) and looking forward to public and school holidays. How nice it would be if everyone could enjoy what they do for a living.

It is a rare talent to write songs that inspire and touch..Thank you, Corrinne May, for the experience.