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Aufsteigende Flügel is German for "Soaring Wings", a beautiful piano piece composed by Masashi Hamauzu. It is a retreat, a place for me to speak my mind, my thoughts,
and my ideas. I bid you all welcome and please, enjoy your stay while you can.
In case you're wondering, the song you hear playing in the background is called Memories, composed and performed by Kow Otani for the best PS2 game of all time, Shadow of the Colossus.
This was one of the many unused tracks from the game, so I thought I might do it justice playing this lovely track here. It may take a while to load, but please pause it and give it a good listen.
Otani makes good music (unfortunately, this is the only one I know of), and this is one of them. Enjoy!
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Tuesday, February 19, 2008, 15:02
Today, I finally managed to submit my PTPTN form (wanted to submit yesterday, but I just found out that I needed AT LEAST RM3000 in my SSPN account. That bummed me out. Badly). It was one heluva long journey, but for some strange reason, it was a nice one too. Well, yea, knowing me, I've always enjoyed lone journeys so long as I have my iPod blasting in my ears, money, phone, and a nice book to read. Of course, nothing's complete without imagination, no?
Yes, so throughout the whole journey, I had these songs being played (looping, skipping, and such) over my earphones as I journeyed down to my Mother's office to meet up with my Mother. I had to pass the 3k cash to her for safe-keeping. My tale began soon after that...
Allow me to tell you this tale of mine, different from what others see. This tale of mine is a journey that only my eyes could see, and I am kind enough to share this to you.
So please, take a seat. And keep your eyes open.
Song: The Farthest Land (Reprise)
Composer: Koh Ohtani
Composer: Koh Ohtani
Origin: Shadow of the Colossus (PS2)
Genre: Soundtrack.As the song began strumming its tunes, my mind wandered elsewhere. The roads became dirt paths, cars disappeared, and tall buildings were merely ruined monuments representing a civilization that was lost long ago.
I was standing outside eTiQa Twins, formerly known as MNI Twins. It was my Mother's workplace. KLCC was only five minutes away from it. Just a short walking distance. The Twin Towers stood tall and majestic before my eyes. The song continues...
I tread upon these grounds, and around me, there was nothing but the wind, the ground, the trees, and the sky. It was calming. The silence deafening as the winds died. But they return once more, to fill in the emptiness.
There were lots of cars on the road. It took me a while to cross, and that I did. Death was looming nearby when I crossed it, (there were two cars speeding towards me) but I was saved by my swift legs that carried me to the other side of the road.
I found myself mounted on a black stallion, whose dark hair danced with the gales. The animal snorted, as though asking me to go on. And that I did. We moved forward, and entered the ruins of those monuments. Silence continued, and almost everything else seem hollow and dark. The journey was halted for a brief moment, thanks to the collapsed buildings ahead of me. But my mount and I found a tunnel that went below the collapsed buildings.
It was dark. Evil seemed to lurk within it, but I had the sword with me, and my stallion was a brave creature. We went in.
I was too lazy to walk through the gardens there, so I just took the tunnel (inside the KL Convention Centre) and made my way to the KLCC via the underpass.
Evil hung in the air as we went deeper into the tunnel, but there was a bright light at the end of it. The stallion noted the exit and galloped straight into the light. I had to lift my hand to shield my eyes from the blinding light, but either way, I was glad the tunnel ended. It felt dreadful to be stuck in such a damped tunnel with the scent of evil in the air.
We reached a clearing in the middle of the ruins and sat there as I broke my fast. And I did not forget to pray at the shrines for the Gods to watch over me. There were no colossus nearby, as far as my sword told me, but I wanted to be ready for anything.
I went up to eat at McDonald's for breakfast. Then to Kinokuniya, surveying the tarot cards and their price. I found one for only RM34.90, but I wasn't sure if they had a guide booklet with it. Obviously, I'm not entirely skilled with tarot cards, that's why I need a guide. Oh well, it looked interesting.
Then I found a book. A very interesting book.
It's like a graphic novel, but it was no words in it. Simply drawings and sketches of scenes. But together, they weave a story. A sad but heartwarming story of a man who migrated to a strange country as he went on and searched for a better place to live for his family, away from the battlefields and the evil dragon tail that lurks within the city.
Song: Hahen
Artist: SOIL & "PIMP" SessionsGenre: Death Jazz
I found myself in a bar, with a book in my hand and a cigar jutting out from my mouth. Next to me was a pretty waitress, casting shy glances at me. Well, it can't be helped, I was quite the looker myself, all dressed in my fine black suit and a hat over my head.
The phone rang and on the other line was my contact.
Contact: Boss, we got the thing.
Me: Good. We'll rendevous at the bank. Bring the money.Contact: Yes, Boss.
I snuffed out my cigar and got off the stool, making my way to the exit. The waitress hurried to open the door for me. She was expecting a little reward for her kindness, but heck, my shirt has money written all over it. I bet she'd cry happily if I gave her my shit, thinking that it's gold. But no, I'm not that cruel.
I gave her a little peck on the cheek and left the bar.
I got a call from Mother after reading the book, telling me to meet up with her at CIMB Bank. So yea, I put the book back and made my way downstairs.
The contact was my partner in crime. He's been in this little "business" with me years back, and now he owes me money. And he works under me.
Me: The money?
Contact: Here.Me: Well, be a good man and put it in the bank. Of course, it's under my account.
We went into the bank and discussed matters. Everything went smoothly, all I had to do was just sit back, and enjoy. Heck, I even managed to finish one stick of my cigar. But yes, there were difficulties. That's where my baby comes into the picture. She goes "BANG!" and he goes out like a candle. Haha!
We did everything we had to do in the bank. Deposited cash, withdrew cash, opened new accounts, yada yada. All those. Gaah, and the wait was long too. But I was too caught up talking about "The Prestige" with my Mother. She just watched it last two nights ago~ XD
Well, I decided to have lunch back in campus, since it'll take me an hour to get back to campus from KLCC.
Song: Opening Title
Origin: Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet StreetGenre: Musical
Ah, another dark and damp place. The trains, the people, and the station itself. Everywhere I go, I get stares from people. They just look at me with those beady eyes, and sneered when I come close enough for us both to look at each other. But not to worry, no. I'll be sure to wipe those sneers off their faces in just seconds.
I got meself a knife, and went downstairs to the platform where my train was suppose to be. No tickets needed. Just me knife, and those fools will listen. Don't mind me, I'm just hitching a ride to where I want to go. But poke your bloody nose in, and I'll be sure to clear it off your face.
The bloody trained arrived, obviously. I stepped in. The doors closed. And then it moved again. I shoved a kid out of his seat and got meself a nice place to sit. My knife was in my hand, ready to poke anyone.
Oh boy, they'll be sure to get it from me. All of them.
They all deserve to die.
Ah, I've arrived at station. Bah, what's the hurry? I could always wait.
I took the LRT to KL Sentral, got myself a seat by the door (it was empty and I didn't scare any kid out from it) and was just listening to my song. But right after that song ended, Michelle Branch kicked in and "Tuesday Morning" was in the air. The train was still in the tunnels when the chorus began...
Tuesday morning
In the dark
I was finding out
Who you are
I was finding out
Who you are
Twice the chorus went on, and I was still in the tunnel. But after Masjid Jamek was Pasar Seni station, and that means the tunnel will end. I was just sitting there, smiling to myself at the words in this song. And then it reached this part somewhere after Masjid Jamek...
And if you turned around to see me and I was gone
You should have looked outside your window
You should have looked outside your window
And not long after that...
'Cause the sun was coming up
The sun was coming up
The sun was coming up
And the tunnel ended. Everything seemed brighter. Then I reached the Pasar Seni station...
Please don't drive me home tonight'
Cause I dont wanna feel alone
Tuesday morning
In the...
Cause I dont wanna feel alone
Tuesday morning
In the...
The train stopped.
...dark
And the doors opened. Whee! Not long after that, I reached KL Sentral.
Song: La Cumparsita
Composer: G. Matos RodriguezGenre: Classical, Tango
My legs danced across the floor, amidst the bustling crowds of the old train station. Behind me, my partner had his arms around my waist as we danced. People watched, cheered, and threw coins. Women wooed at my dashing tango partner, men swooned at my hips and secret smirks.
Why not? After all, my partner IS a very dashing young man.
I made my way to the KTM train station after getting my ticket for the ride. Lol, I was actually skipping at this point.
Song: Final Battle
Composer: Koh OhtaniOrigin: Shadow of the Colossus (PS2)
Genre: SoundtrackI finally found my colossus! And I was right! The tunnels were evil!
The giant being was long, and had serpent-like features. Yet, it cannot reach me from where I am. Its body was stuck on this strange pathway that allows only it to travel around.
Back and forth it came. Its bright glowing eyes searching for me.
My horse had to leave me as he was unable to jump high enough above the fallen monuments. But I have my trusty sword. That was good enough.
Darkness approached and became my ally as I crept into it and finally, I managed to grab hold of the colossus. I was gripping on its hide, clinging for dear life as it zoomed past tunnels after tunnels. My sword grip was weakening, but I have to hold on as long as I can. This colossus is one persistent being, but persistence does not stop me there.
I climbed, despite its attempt to shake me off. I climbed and climbed, and suddenly, my grip loosened and I was flung back to where I started. Cursing softly, I called out to my stallion in despair, for there was nothing else I could say.
"Agro!" I shouted.
The poor stallion couldn't make the jump, no, it couldn't. I have to deal with this serpent colossus myself, as I have dealt with others before this.
And once more, I stood my ground, waiting for it to strike again.
The train to Pelabuhan Klang arrived and I boarded it. Along the way, I read my book, just like any other train rides I had today.
Song: Large Map ~Last Area~
Composer: Shoji MeguroOrigin: Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne (PS2)
Genre: Soundtrack.I emerged from the subway and looked up. The world seemed rounder than usual, and right in the middle of it, was a round ball of light. But that was all, nothing more. Buildings were here, yes, but they were all desecrated by the demons that took over this place. Well, who cares anyway? This world is done for, and I will be the one to rule over all.
But first, a meeting with Lord Lucifer down in the Amala Labyrinths.
And after days of braving through the challenges Lord Lucifer laid before me (including ditching the pathetic demon hunter, Dante), I finally came face to face before him.
But I assume he was only mocking me from where he sat. Him, Lucifer, the old man with long neat locks of blonde over his shoulders, dressed in a fine white suit with a cane in his hand, seated on a wheelchair. He seemed too lazy to even walk on his own too feet. Nevertheless, he was a sight to behold.
But he was just there to observe me while I spoke to his servant, the lady in black. We discussed terms, and finally agreed to something.
And Lord Lucifer held out his cane...
I went to the programme office to meet up with the lady in charge of the PTPTN thing. It didn't take too long, because I pretty much got everything done. I handed her the form and left the office in a flash. Tummy was hungry.
Song: Blues in Velvet Room
Composer: Meguro Masashi
Origin: Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3
Genre: Soundtrack
Composer: Meguro Masashi
Origin: Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3
Genre: Soundtrack
Thus, I found myself in a certain pub. It had a rather shady look about it, seeing that everything else in there seemed dimly lit. But hey, this place is great! It has live music too. And the soft beats from this song made me feel like tapping and snapping my fingers to the rhythm.
Ah, but duty calls. I must savor a meal, and a hearty meal it should be.
I asked for a nice glass of wine to go with this. Not sure if this is the right drink to be drinking to this music, but heck, whatever works. I'm dressed nicely in my fine purple velvet suit with my polished black shoes. Massimo Dutti has its name written all over it.
Not long after that, my meal came...
I decided to treat myself to Rouche, after being away from college for so long. Oh, no, don't get me wrong. I don't truly love my college, but heck, the food's pretty good. And this is the only place where you can get the best tom yam fried rice in town.
Well, soon after that, it was back to the stations. I didn't actually have the time to put on some music to this because along the way, I met an old friend of mine, Nelson.
Yea, well, we exchanged hugs and such. He's still doing his diploma and well, let's just say he still have a long way to go. I just prayed that he won't curse me like he did before this. ;__;
His curses came true at one point. And now I'm terribly scared.
But heck, he's a good pal. And he's awesome when it comes to relationship problems and such. I commend thy efforts, my friend! =D that is...if you actually come to read my blog. ^_^;
I finally reached KL Sentralagain and decided to take the taxi this time. I'm sick of buses, thanks to yesterday's back and forth trip to campus and One Utama. Nyaaaaa~ It's RM11 per journey to Mont' Kiara, but heck, who cares? I wanted to get back as soon as possible so I can go online at my own leisure.
And so, I got into my taxi and...
Ah, but duty calls. I must savor a meal, and a hearty meal it should be.
I asked for a nice glass of wine to go with this. Not sure if this is the right drink to be drinking to this music, but heck, whatever works. I'm dressed nicely in my fine purple velvet suit with my polished black shoes. Massimo Dutti has its name written all over it.
Not long after that, my meal came...
I decided to treat myself to Rouche, after being away from college for so long. Oh, no, don't get me wrong. I don't truly love my college, but heck, the food's pretty good. And this is the only place where you can get the best tom yam fried rice in town.
Well, soon after that, it was back to the stations. I didn't actually have the time to put on some music to this because along the way, I met an old friend of mine, Nelson.
Yea, well, we exchanged hugs and such. He's still doing his diploma and well, let's just say he still have a long way to go. I just prayed that he won't curse me like he did before this. ;__;
His curses came true at one point. And now I'm terribly scared.
But heck, he's a good pal. And he's awesome when it comes to relationship problems and such. I commend thy efforts, my friend! =D that is...if you actually come to read my blog. ^_^;
I finally reached KL Sentral
And so, I got into my taxi and...
Song: Shadow of the Colossus Snowfall on Forbidden Lands OC ReMix
Composer: Koh Ohtani
Remixers: ceili, Sephfire (OC Remix)
Origin: Shadow of the Colossus (PS2)
Genre: Soundtrack/Remixed
Composer: Koh Ohtani
Remixers: ceili, Sephfire (OC Remix)
Origin: Shadow of the Colossus (PS2)
Genre: Soundtrack/Remixed
I found myself back in these empty lands, filled with those ruined monuments and vast plains. Once more, I was astride my faithful stallion as we trotted down the endless green plains to the huge gate at the end of this continent.
The ominous gate has been there for a very long time, yet people seem to have forgotten that it existed. And not too long after that, they forgot about this very place itself. Forbidden Lands, they called it. They say this land was the land where the evil god cast its madness upon this very continent, and everything else was destroyed.
Yet, there were some that managed to prevail and sealed away this evil god, separating him into 16 pieces.
At the thought of that, I pulled the reigns of my horse to stop and ponder about this. There were 16 colossus I had to defeat. And as far as I can remember, there was 15 I managed to defeat. Now, I'm on my way to defeat the final colossus, the 16th.
...
Not that I could discuss with anyone at the moment. There was no one around. And my horse only comprehends me when I call out his name.
...
Nevertheless, this is my final colossus. There will be no hesitation. I will defeat it and complete my journey.
With this in my mind, I kicked my horse and galloped straight into the colossus's lair...
I was finally home by then. The poor taxi guy coughed and sniffled along the way though. It was a very hot day, I must say, and I can't blame him for getting sick. Oh well.
The song changed to Frou Frou's "It's Good To Be In Love" as I rode the lift up to the 11th floor, and I just told myself that it is good to be in love. For a moment there, I was hoping that when the door opens, I see him standing there and smiling at me. But heck, not all dreams come true.
Well, today was one heluva adventure~ Music does bring you to another world. XD
The ominous gate has been there for a very long time, yet people seem to have forgotten that it existed. And not too long after that, they forgot about this very place itself. Forbidden Lands, they called it. They say this land was the land where the evil god cast its madness upon this very continent, and everything else was destroyed.
Yet, there were some that managed to prevail and sealed away this evil god, separating him into 16 pieces.
At the thought of that, I pulled the reigns of my horse to stop and ponder about this. There were 16 colossus I had to defeat. And as far as I can remember, there was 15 I managed to defeat. Now, I'm on my way to defeat the final colossus, the 16th.
...
Not that I could discuss with anyone at the moment. There was no one around. And my horse only comprehends me when I call out his name.
...
Nevertheless, this is my final colossus. There will be no hesitation. I will defeat it and complete my journey.
With this in my mind, I kicked my horse and galloped straight into the colossus's lair...
I was finally home by then. The poor taxi guy coughed and sniffled along the way though. It was a very hot day, I must say, and I can't blame him for getting sick. Oh well.
The song changed to Frou Frou's "It's Good To Be In Love" as I rode the lift up to the 11th floor, and I just told myself that it is good to be in love. For a moment there, I was hoping that when the door opens, I see him standing there and smiling at me. But heck, not all dreams come true.
Well, today was one heluva adventure~ Music does bring you to another world. XD