Big Bang and 2NE1 dominate MTV *bangga YG*

Big Bang 2NE1 for the world!!!

I guess world domination is no more impossible for this twos from YG.

Ohhhhh... I can imagine how YG being proud like a father with his unique style of talking...

anyway since when I can't remember,

but since Big Bang nominated for MTV Europe Music Award for Worldwide Acts,

and 2NE1 nominated for MTV Iggy best new band,

VIPs and BlackJacks around the world was like on a mission,

and their routine were wakeup vote, work vote, play vote, rest vote, eat vote, sleep vote, dream vote and wakeup vote all over again.

And I almost did the same, I made a twitter account with sole purpose to keep updated about these twos,

*well I twit other stuff as well now*

and even my blog, I spend some time blog about them unusually...

*my 2nd post.... in a row.. an achievement*

Taken from Youtube

Following my post from 'meeting' Big Bang in Belfast,

and they won EMA for Worlwide, they beat mainstream big names Britney's Spears and Justin Bieber in Celerity tracking thing I forgot *but main point, they beat Bieber*

later MTV Iggy announce 2NE1 as the best new band in the world!!!

Taken from Twitter

Sorry for Yuna, I didn't vote you, but I know you're great too...*erk*

oh, and I heard 2NE1 and Yuna were on the same stage the day they announce in New York! Style!

So anyway, winning Iggy is great, tons of article commenting on K-pop crossing world's mainstream come out,

I like the one where they say 2NE1 is kind of like Nirvana breaking through the mainstream with alternrock.

*that's cool*

How did they win??

I always approved of K-idols have a tremendously huge FANDOM which one K-pop artist who could have a FANDOM as great as Bieber... of course by numbers this fact might not be true,

but I may say so, since even though K-pop has smaller market compare to American artist,

they manage to have fans around the world... other than that, all fans hooked up with Kpop, Big Bang and 2NE1 can go crazy as to look for them at the airport,

but only a 'few' fans that go crazy to look for American artist... why???

at the Belfast City Airport, I would say 98% of the fans there are VIPs... so do the math...

I'm not saying that artist like Selena Gomez or Bieber does not has a fandom,

it is just not as great as VIPs and Blackjacks... or the hottest, Sone or Cassie or ELF *ELF is big*

Even in Malaysia, people queue up to meet Beast who's only an artist for 1-2 years, but no one waited for 30 second to Mars... this is a reality....

It's just have to with culture I guess,

so other than we expose to korean entertainment n idols,

we are also exposed to their 'fandom' culture....

so there's no question how they won MTV,

it might just by voting,

but there REASONs why they are voted!

They are just GREAT entertainers and ARTIST!!

music, style, fashion, talent, they got it!

So Big Bang and 2NE1 jjang!!!

Winning these is a starting point,

indication that it's possible!!!

BIG BANG was in Belfast!

this might be the first time I really felt like a die-hard VIP!!

Who ever thought that Big Bang will come to Belfast, all FIVE of them!!

GD, TOP, Tae, Dae and Seungri!!

So it was like this, I was wondering... on my own...

whether will they come or not...

then suddenly on last Thursday,

my friends from Dublin (they are VIPs) whatsapps me saying that they will come to Belfast to catch Big Bang,

I was like " REALLYY!!!!!"

so to be honest, if my friends didn't say anything about Big Bang I wouldn't even think of seeing Big Bang in real life. So the next day, they update saying that Big Bang will arrive at 12.20pm,

and my friends could not make it.... I was blurrrrr...

then a text came from a friend, fellow VIP as well asking if I'm going to the airport...

and I just GO! so thanks to my friends I manage to push my inner VIP self. haha!

so to the airport we go, and I saw a fellow Malaysian VIP and I get to know the local VIP....

and as I expected, there are only VIPs!! theres no fans of Selena Gomez, but there are a few random people who's looking for any celebrities.

12.30pm - 1.00pm ... theres no sign of them...

then we wait for the next flight at 2.30pm... there are still no sign..

although I did catch a glimpse of Selena Gomez...

I wasn't excited anymore... not to forget due to some old sick lady that give us VIPs false alarm...

but the local VIPs are still hoping they arrive today, and the Belfast City Airport, on of the staff told us, they are not coming today, but I guess we weren't convinced...

then the MTV EMA staff said to us to come tomorrow because they ABSOLUTELY not going to arrive today... sadly we took off from the airport 6.00pm

*and I was thinking if they arrive later that day, curse you EMA and City Airport, haha!*

What I discover that day that common interest does make people stick to each other, that evening my friend and I even get a lift from the VIPs... thanks you guys...

haaaa... I still remember looking at her Twit account n her phone VIPs all are giving condolence to VIPs in Belfast that we weren't able to meet them.. and where the hell is Big Bang??!! that remains a mystery.

So another surprise comeup later that evening, people writing on my wall, like how the hell they know I was at the Airport, and I realize that I was on TV news, UTV.... *speechless*!!!

it was awkward!! they put the video link on my wall, tagging me ...

and people keep saying I saw you on TV... to my disbelief, my friend who was on that as well does not receive as much blow out as I did, maybe because I'm bigger *size wise* and I was more obvious.

And since the news feature VIPs in Belfast, the video practically spread to all Big Bang VIPs blogs and websites, even to allkpop!!!

http://www.allkpop.com/2011/11/big-bang-arrives-in-belfast-for-2011-mtv-europe-music-awards

Enough about that, I was already disappointed, didn't meet BB that day, and I was overwhelm about the video thing... I was really hoping I get to meet them tomorrow.

So I didn't manage to get sleep actually, I even made Twitter account so that I am able to keep updated... and I was quite late... but it make sense since the flight arrive at 8.20 am, we just couldn't find the taxi. We ran to the arrival door, and MORE VIPssss!!!!!

There was more Koreans as well *I mean staffs that came with BB*, but not BB yet.

then, peek closer into the arrival, I saw a tall guy, with brown hair, blue printed jacket... it was TOP!!!!! ok, it's real!! kept saying that to myself... waiting and anticipating...

and they Come out... my blackberry was on Video recording on standby mode...

It was amazing!!

First it was Seungri, but too bad he face down, so I can't really look at his face.

Then, it was Taeyang... he was the most obvious one, even though he's actually more petite, but due to his cool hair and lighter clothing, he was obvious and the best recorded in the video.

Taeyang face was the most excited one, and the fact that many are chanting his name, 'Taeyang!" would really fed his confident! Yea Taeyang!

Then talk about small frame, GD is small as well, and I almost lost him,

looking and walking cool as the cool leader, his face does not express much... and I almost did not notice Daedae was next to him... He is the one who looks most tired, ... *seulpohajimalgo, :(*

then it TOP!!!! no I meant to say Vic from Iris, because that how Top's face looks like,

all smirking and looking good, not to forget his jacket... is to die for!!!

I was actually really starstruck and paused in a moment, that's why I was only close to TOP.

and I felt really close, if I just reach out my hand to touch his shoulder or his hair ,

ahhhhhhhhhhh *fan girl mode*

my friend was close *the one who's in yellow scarf* and her video is consist of Top's profile,

to die for, his dimple is real!!!

things go more crazy as Top waves back at us when many wish him Happy Birthday!!

Then we only can look at them entering the car, Tae wave again, more shouting!!!!

We VIPs seriously would like to thank you the Belfast City Airport staff, for letting Big Bang come out the door where we can meet and greet them!!! love you Belfast!!!

It was really crazy! then after that more SBS, KBS and some say Big Bang TV cameras was there, and they record us VIPs, I manage to shout out make a concert in Europe!!

It was really nice and worth the Saturday morning which I usually slept in, I rest my case,

Since then, I was really in 'angau' state, macam gila sikit,

even when people say 'TOP'less, I remember him and them.

Than the next night, it was MTV EMA and guess what???

They WON!!!! I was practically shouting just return from raya at a friend's house,

http://www.allkpop.com/2011/11/big-bang-wins-best-worldwide-act-at-mtvs-2011-europe-music-awards

What I like most about them winning, is them being humble,

GD: "we are called Big Bang, from South Korea....

as usual, best GD!

Ps: If you guys notice, I just made a twitter account, and I decided to continue use it, and it might involves beauty and vanities stuff other than BIG BANG!!!

ahhhhh *fan girl mode*

Big Bang!!! boleh tak jangan COOL sangat!!

Picture from ibigbang.wordpress.com

I totally believe in TOP now, finally emerge into fashion leader like GD himself. Finally crack his cocoon of 'suits' since the releasing GD and TOP and not to forget the hair!!

GD love your hair as well, but I really prefer if you don't dye it blond, especially when TOP is blond as well. I guess at least it clearly not the same colour and even in this pic, GD wear a hat, so the edgy haircolour still goes to top. TOP is more of silver white blonde while GD is more beige blond.

Talk about hair colour, DAESUNG really look with Black hair and talk about black hair, Seung Ri really look best with black hair. Look less cocky.

Taeyang, still looking good as usual, but notice the taller and sharper mohawk...

Stay cool guys!!

ps: Start with TOP fashion, end up with hairstyle... that's why it is hard for me to ever talk about Big Bang... there's ton to talk about.

Seriously enjoy TONIGHT performance, glad they still had it!! *of course they would!

annoyed by the crowd....Arctic Monkeys: My Propeller...

Alright, I was youtubing (one of my favourite online activities) and suddenly I remember that Arctic Monkeys already release their third single from Humbug music videos, My Propeller. So I search on youtue for the MV, which I believe by now should be available in youtube. However, as I scroll down through all My Propeller available including performance, I notice something...

On the second video, Live@ All points..., I notice on the description, 'the crowd was a bit tame for...' TAME!??? on Arctic Monkeys shows? That makes no sense at all... So, I watch the videos, and yeah, it was tame, dormant, like Arctic Monkeys are a nobody... S***lah wei! worst crowd ever, people would kill just to catch a glimpse of Arctic Monkeys performance(including me) and they... tak tahulah nak cakap apa...

Arctic Monkeys kot! Why people are so ungrateful... (agak pissed off sekarang)...

Arctic Monkeys fans, try and watch this, and you tell me how would you feel?

(video courtesy from maestro416 at youtube)- Arctic Monkeys My Propeller NEW SONG! Live @ All Points West 8/1/09 NJ

Whatever it is, thank god the video uploader provide some explanation :-

"the crowd was a bit tame for a few reasons:

a) most people don't know who they are over in the states (a shame, i know)

b) a lot of the crowd were tool fans and were uninterested in much of what was played other than the headliner.

c) the conditions of the show were $h!T (foot deep of mud from lots of rain) which people weren't prepared for

d)Their set time was much earlier in the day than it should have been which = less crowd (there were 3 other stages)

Just my 2 cents, take it for what it's worth. I was rocking out and I love this song/album and their new sound. "

So, at least there are reasons that the crowd is tame... however, I'm still annoyed...but yeah, it is all part of a gig, you have to set the right mood and all... but I bet, later they be craving for more Arctic Monkeys.

What I thought about My Propeller is that, the word propeller always make me imagine a plane and a propeller, spinning and not spinning... but that is just visual ramblings in my mind...

Other than that, I just find this song dark (which count for most songs in Humbug) and unbelievebly sexy (yes, Alex Turner's style... I like..hehe)... and somehow most people comment that most song in Humbug, including this should be in James Bond movie.. which is to me, really make sense... yeah... it give listeners that spy-like feeling....I guess

well, the MV is really an artwork and I enjoy it, seeing them in black and white... and the style really fit the music. So love it! enjoy!

Arctic Monkeys :My Propeller

PS : let it be a reminder to all, I love Arctic Monkeys, and they are one of my favourite band... so ...

Weekend Playlist...

I start to lost it when it comes to music... which should i listen to... which I should put as my ringtone, or which should I put on my blog, which should I save as my MP3, or which I even have to put into my MP3 (quite a sad story, my MP3 is only 1 GB, thought about buying a new one with more space, but screw it, because my green Samsung MP3 has its own value)...

So, I come with this new found hobby or a way of wasting my time... that is my weekend playlist... no, my weekly playlist, so I listen to different song I have but at the same time I still feel satisfied that I can repeat it...

what ever it is, this is my weekend favourite:-

1. The Subways - Alright

2. Klaxons - Magick

3. The Horrors - who can say

4. The Stills - Retour a Vega

5. Arctic Monkeys - My Propeller

Klaxons

Arctic Monkeys

PS: You guys are welcome to share your weeken fav also... I know I'll be sharing mine, weekly...

why I want to talk about JET

I interested in JET , since 'Are You Gonna Be My Girl' from Get Born, so it has been a long time.

I'm not really into the retro fashion with shaggy-like hair and face, but I got to admit, Are You Gonna Be My Girl, from Get Born, does make my feet move and my head bang... hehehe.

This band is one of my Austarlian favourite after The Vines. Other than this flirty number, Are You Gonna Be My Girl, I did fall for 'Look What You've Done'... sweet elegy.

Rollover DJ also sound nice... then it just that, until it came back with second album Shine On. I do get caught up with 'Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is', but that is all. Then, I don't know what happen. haha...

So what inspire(kind of) to blog about Jet is since Jet is the Chosen One for Channe[V]...(for September), and I actually really really like "She's A Genius"... both song and the music videos (eventhough I don't really get the Chewbacca look a like.)

Anyway,Shaka Rock does have decent songs, like K.I.A(a.k.a. Kill In Action) and Black Hearts On Fires.

The video for K.I.A is also insane man... massacre dowh... but then entertaining... haha...

Overall, I would say I love Jet but it is seasonal... I can't be listening to Jet almost everyday... but sometimes if they(wherever, whenever) put it on, or if MTV or [V] put it on, I still can listen and enjoy it. But I believe out there there still a lot of JET's fan. To me, they still rock... and shaggy is really not that bad.

From left:

Nic Cester(vocal, rythm guitar, piano)

Cameron Muncey(lead guitar, backing vocal)

Chris Cester(drums, percussion, backing vocal- yeah Nic and Chris are brothers)

Mark Wilson(bass, keyboards, harmonica)

Suggestion on JET other than She's A Genius:-

of course I would suggest 1. Are You Gonna Be My Girl

2. Look What You've Done

3. Bring It On Back (FYI it's from Shine On)

4. Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is
I just love the music video for this, 5. Kill In Action (from Shaka Rock)

So, I hope you guys out there enjoy JET more than I do (saja nak encourage, takut kena bantai dengan fans Jet kat luar sana haha...)

PS: Disebabkan telinga aku macam pelik sikit, aku rasa JET bagi aku 4 bintang dari 5 bintang... okaylahtukan... They actually really great. Cater to many type of listener(yang sebenarnya bermacam-macam ragam)

PSS: Sorry that the most of the suggestion tu biasa dan selalu keluar di MTV atau [V]... mesti anda semua pernah dengar...

The Subways rocks!

Tak tahulah, macam mana aku terjumpa semula The Subways... setahun dua tahun yang lepas, sedang aku menonton MTV... tiba-tiba aku tertengok MV daripada The Subways , "Alright" , lagu dia memang taste aku, cukup essence rock and cukup bunyi ecletic, so memang enjoylah lagu itu...

Hari tu azam nak cari lagu itu, alang-alang nak download terus, tetapi, entah apa yang terjadi aku pun tak pasti, aku terlupa pula pasal benda alah tu... sampailah beberapa bulan lalu.... MTV ke V channel tayangkan balik video itu.... tanpa membuang masa lagi aku terus search kat internet download , checkout their other songs... it was a discovery, no, 'rediscovery'....

what suprise me is that this band actually originate from UK... I don't know why but when I look at the images of band I see USness... whatever... UK ke US... they're great...

band member(from left):-

Josh Morgan(drums),Billy Lunn(vocal & guitar), Charlotte Cooper(bass & vocal)

There's a female bassist... cool... kinda remind me of Ash's fe,ale guitarist ... but then the chick, Charlotte Hatherley (ok, kebetulan nama sama, the Subways 's chick is also Charlotte) back out from the band... so now it is quite irrelevant to bring this up... hehe...

Oh yeah, when I see Charlotte Cooper rock her heart out (with/out vocals...) she reminds me of the days when I used to listen to No Doubt, which was thanks to the superstar, Gwen Stefani who wants to strut her own stuff... they stop making new album for a while... (But I actually I heard they are on their way of recording new album... yay!)... Yeah... for a while The Subways is the replacement for No Doubt (despite the diffrent genres... hehe... whatever, I' just sayin'...)

Whatever it is , this band is one of my favourite... (notice I don't really write much about them... well just wiki them for more information and their website... duhhh!)

this is one favourite song of mine, 'I Want to Hear What You Have Got to Say' from Young for Eternity...

Suggestion for The Subways (my fav):-

1. Alright

2. At 1 a.m.

3. In love

4. I Want to Hear What You Have Got to Say

5. I won't let you down

I want to talk about Arctic Monkeys latest, Humbug.. but I haven't heard all the song, enough to blog about it... emmm... have already heard of some tracks... biarlah aku dengar semua lagu betul-betul sampai nak termuntah aku bloglah pasal benda ni... hehe...(did I mention Alex's new do's is soooo... comel... hehe)

Ps: benda ni dah lama berlaku... saja je nak bercerita balik apabila terkenang memori ini sambil dengar lagu the subways...

Pss: I love No Doubts as much as I love the Subways now... and I love Gwen's work...Please don't assume I have grudge against Gwen... yeh?...