Undergoing love rehab (#TT141)

Comfortable like an old sweater
Memorable, you just can't forget her him
Starting over is the hardest thing to do

History has a way of repeating
Eventually we'll just do the same thing
Starting over is impossible with you

So don't pick up anymore
When I call you up
Cause it's the beginning
Of a bad idea
A bad idea

Loneliness has a way of magnifying this
Feeling that I'm still not, no I'm not over you

So don't pick up anymore
When I call you up
Cause it's the beginning
Of a bad idea
A bad idea

I'm still in love with you
Guess I'll love you from a distance

xo, Jo

Acoustic Jams (#TT140)

Sick of the music these days? Well, listen to these. Your ears will appreciate them. Oh, and I love love the guitar from the pic above. It’s perfect.

Which one is your favorite? What do you listen to these days?

xo, Jo

Burn My Bridges Down (#TT136)

Hello lovelies!

Just a quick post of the latest songs I’ve been listening to. Enjoy!

OneRepublic has never made a bad song before, like seriously! I can totally relate to this particular song.

One of my favorite songs of their latest album! So glad they chose this to make a music video.

Too steamy! Wise choice to pick Rihanna to collaborate in this song as she’s got that reggae-latin kind of voice.

This one made me laugh! I personally like the tunes, it’s so Simple Plan/Good Charlotte-ish! Brings back memories. Oh teenage days.. This video explains well.

Have a nice day!

xo, Jo

January Playlist (#TT135)

“Music expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to be silent.”  -Victor Hugo

Hello lovelies!

It's been a while since the last time I made a TT post. So here it is, the first TT post in 2014! It's gonna be a long one so enjoy! ;)

What's on your current playlist? 

I actually have more to share but it would be wayyyy too long. So I decided to break it into 2 posts. Can't wait to share part 2! 

On a different note, I'm back from Vietnam and my family is coming to Singapore to celebrate Chinese New Year with me :) I'm so in a holiday mood! 

'Til next post! 

xo, Jo

YouTube Queens (#TT129)

Hello lovelies!

So excited to share this lovely original song by the two singer/song-writer queens from YouTube, Kina Grannis and Marie Digby. Both are extremely talented and beautiful. I have to say they’re probably the pioneers for YouTube female artists who’s gone viral. I’ve actually met Marie in one of her concerts in Singapore back in 2009!

Who do you watch on YouTube?

xo, Jo

One day.. (#TT125)

Hello lovelies!

Lately I’ve been surrounded things related to one of the most beautiful things in life. Yes, weddings.

The fact that some of my friends are getting married, or even bearing their first child inevitably make me think of how my future wedding will look like. But most importantly, who I’m going to marry with.

I know I’m not gonna get married anytime soon. I still have so many things that I want to accomplish in life as a single. When one of my goals is to be a mom, that’s when I feel that I’m mentally ready to tie the knot.

It’s kind of scary to think about it. Will I make the right choice? Will my partner and I be able to go through all the problems in marriage life together as a strong couple? All I can do now is just to have faith that I will someday be with a man of my dreams and live a happy life together forever.

A couple of my favorite Youtubers just posted their wedding videos and they’re beautiful.

The first one is what I call it as my dream wedding. From the beginning till the end, everything looks perfect.

But this one is the one that made me cry so hard. I want a love like this. Is it too much to ask?

Beautiful, weren’t they? I can watch it over and over again.

Normally wedding songs are not so much about catchy tunes, but Jason Derulo and Kelly Clarkson have changed that. Enjoy!

For those of you who are married and reading this post, I wish you all a blessed marriage life and I shall join you all one day :)

xo, Jo

New bands on the list (#TT112)

Hi lovelies!

Just a quick music post of the week.

All of the bands below are from the same record company, Hopeless Records.

Hope you enjoy!

Interesting band name huh?

The lyrics are kinda sad :/

This is so cool! A rock band with brass instruments. Like it :)

Let me know what you think!

Have a great week!

xo, Jo

Mainstream vs Underground (#TT107)

Late TT post!

I’ve been super busy lately with work, and thus slacking in blogging. Sigh.. I wish I had more free time!

I guess I’ll do “mainstream vs underground” theme more often in the future, because my music playlist is literally a combination of the two =) Talking about music, do check out this cool and funny web series on YouTube created by The Fine Bros: MyMusic! It’s about seeing different music genres described in actual individual personality haha. It’s hilarious!

Mainstream of the week:

Akon!!! He’s alive!!! LOL

Yo Sanchezzzz! Looking forward to hearing other songs in her album!

 

Underground of the week:

Discovered this gem from a YouTube fashion guru, FashionRocksMySocks

Introduced this unique song from boyfie =P

Which song(s) do you like?

Hope you’re having a fantastic week!

#truth LOL

Other good examples: (new) Paramore, Forever The Sickest Kids, (latest) Simple Plan, (new) VersaEmerge. Basically every genre is mixed with pop nowadays :p

xo, Jo

Justin who? (#TT103)

Timberlake, duh!!! JT's bringing the sexy back!

Don't you miss the time when Google or YouTube suggestion used to show "Timberlake" when we typed Justin? 

I miss the old boy bands too. Today's ones are just.... nevermind. 

Moving on from the "Justin" topic, here is the latest single from Belinda! 

This Latin pop princess looks amazingly GORGEOUS as usual. I've been a fan for more than 10 years. So proud, so proud. Belinda, TE ADORO :)

Another Latin pop star that probably started her career a decade prior to Belinda's, give it up for Nelly Furrrrrrrrtadooooo! I like both English and Spanish songs of hers :) 

The next two songs are a little emotional, so make sure you're ready.

Next up, the pop punk YouTube phenomenon, Mr. DD!

These two songs are the new hits off his latest album. Can't wait to see the official music videos!

Hope you liked my music picks!

Have a great week :)

xo, Jo

Jammin’ on the 100th (TT#100)

Wow! It’s the 100th post of Tuneful Tuesday! YAYYY!

Let’s celebrate it with some 2AM Club and Paramore, shall we? :)

The latest single of 2AM Club. The music video is like a bunch of home old school videos combined together haha. Catchy tunes as usual!

The first single of the upcoming Paramore’s new album! Aghhhhh!!!! Can’t lie that they sound a little different and I wasn’t sure if I liked it in the beginning. But after a few more listen it’s getting there :)

Bonus! Another masterpiece by ThePianoGuys featuring the talented Lindsey Stirling. The video is cool!

Do you like my picks this week?

Have an awesome week ahead!

xo, Jo

1 week till Christmas! (TT#96)

Hi lovelies,

Before jumping to the Christmas music list, I'd like to give a deep condolence to people who have lost their loved ones at the Newtown massacre last Friday. There was (and still is) a pain in my heart after hearing such a terrible news and my prayers go out to everyone that has been affected.  

I couldn't help but to think of this song by Mayday Parade. It's such an emotional song. Although the incident and the message of this song is not exactly the same, it's still about losing someone that we love.. because life can really do terrible things.

BUT,

it doesn't mean that it's not worth-living. I believe that God puts you in things that we may blame Him for, but that's because He knows that you're strong enough to get through them. 

I guess what's more heart-breaking is the fact that it's almost Christmas, the season of joy and happiness; and it will take a greater effort to keep it that way this year for all of us. I can't help but to think how hard it would be for parents to not have their kids on Christmas day. Yes, Christmas is not gonna be the same as how it is used to be anymore, but it never fades away. The joy of Christmas, stays here inside us, fills each and every heart with love.

Thus, please have yourself a wonderful Christmas day. It IS hard, but time, love, forgiveness and prayers will get you through. Everyone deserves a happiness during Christmas time, in fact, everyone ALWAYS does.

This song is always beautiful no matter who sings it. But there's just something magical in Judy Garland's voice that makes it even more meaningful. Together with this particular scene, it's just perfect.

Alright, now off to the more cheerful songs! You will be amazed by these unique renditions and modern Christmas songs!

Lastly, this song speaks the message that I'm about to convey: I'm gonna be home for the holidays, baby! Can't wait! 

Oh, oh! Hang on there.. that wasn't the last video of this post. 

This is!

I know this is obviously not a Christmas song, but the fact that Swift Tizzle debuted her latest (100th) music video on her 23rd birthday is pretty much worth to be shared :) be prepared to be wowed by her different style!

Are you done with all of the Christmas preparations?

I'm certainly not.. So little time and I think I'm getting sick :/ hope I'll be healthy again by this week!

Have a wonderful week!

xo, Jo

Counting days to Christmas! (#TT95)

It’s officially 2 weeks till Christmas!!! Who’s excited?!! I know I am! :D

Since Christmas is just around the corner, why don’t we set the mood by listening to some Christmas songs? I’m gonna share with you some of my favorites from my Christmas playlist :)

This is the latest addition to my Christmas playlist! I would say that this is the best song by Shane thus far! And probably the most “serious” one as well haha. Plus the video is damn good! It’s almost like a movie :) 5 out of 5 for a non-professional singer like him!

Pop version of “Los Peces En El Rio” by the amazing RBD!

I learned this song together with Campana Sobre Campana from my Spanish class! My class actually performed this song at last year’s Christmas party. We were the best! Haha. I’m invited to the Christmas party again this year, which is happening this week, but considering that I’m no longer studying there and separated from my classmates I’m not sure whether I should go or not :/ I mean, with whom should I be caroling with? Lol.

Another pop Christmas song :)

I like the Spanish version better compared to the English one, I guess.. Or maybe because it’s Belinda? :P

The famous Youtuber twins made this beautiful cover last year. Love it! Hope they’re gonna make another Christmas cover for this year soon!

This is probably one of the most exciting collaborations ever! Love how their voices sound together :3

I’m gonna keep posting Christmas songs till the actual Christmas day! On the 25th, it will be list of my favorite Christmas songs of ALL-TIME! So stay tuned! (Hope I can get access to Internet by then though, coz I will be travelling yo!)

Have a great week!!

xo, Jo

Hola Diciembre! (#TT94)

HI!!!!!!!

I have so many songs to share this time!!!

Well, because I’ve missed too many weeks of TT haha but still!

This post may be a little overwhelming for some of you (too many good songs!!), so I classify the genres for convenience purpose ;)

Ok, which one to start??

I can hear some of you shouting pop, so let’s go to POP first! :p

My favorite FAVORITE song at the moment!! I just LOVE the lyrics!! It’s kinda intimidating to watch the video though, coz she’s super pretty :X haha

Wherever you go, just always remember
That you got a home for now and forever
And if you get low, just call me whenever
This is my oath to you
Wherever you go, just always remember
You never alone, we're birds of a feather
And we'll never change, no matter the weather
This is my oath to you

Aww Greyson, he’s grown up so much!

Do check out his other song – Leila !

A very emotional and artistic video! Very cool :)

Where there is desire, there is gonna be a flame
Where there is a flame, someone's bound to get burned
But just because it burns doesn't mean you're gonna die
You've gotta get up and try try try

Also check out Jayeslee’s very own rendition of this beautiful song! This is how I got to know the song!

Next stop, all kinds of ROCK please!

Alternative Rock

Lessons taught by The Script!

First, you think the worst is a broken heart
What's gonna kill you is the second part
And the third, is when your world splits down the middle
Fourth, you're gonna think that you fixed yourself
Fifth, you see them out with someone else
And the sixth, is when you admit that you may have fucked up a little

I don’t know how it’s possible, but I came across this song just recently! OMG!! This is like the bomb!

Genuine Rock!!!

Awesome song!!!

Pop Rock/Punk

How I miss Mayday Parade!!! I’m gonna post more of their latest songs soon!!!

Next, INDIE!!!

Supa cool song! <3

I just love how random Kim’s dancing is haha. Will be really cool if they come up with an official video!

Make sure to listen “It's Alright” too! It’s as dope as this song! Did I just say dope? :D

Moving on to HIP-HOP/RAP/R&B/Minaj??? (I’m a little confused where to put her music at lol)

Probably the only Minaj song that I’ve ever included under my “on-repeat” playlist haha

Last stop, COUNTRY!

Ok, I never knew who sings this song until I found out that it’s a BAND?! The female singer’s got Taylor Swift’s original hairstyle yo! Good sign? :D

A penny for my thoughts, oh no, I'll sell 'em for a dollar
They're worth so much more after I'm a goner
And maybe then you'll hear the words I been singing
Funny, when you're dead how people start listening
If I die young, bury me in satin
Lay me down on a bed of roses
Sink me in the river at dawn
Send me away with the words of a love song

I kinda see them as emo teens singing country music instead of punk. I don’t know lol, how about you? Get that feeling?

Phew! That’s all for now.

I’ve still got so much stuff to post besides music!! Next post, next post.

Alrighty, till next time!!

xo, Jo