The Beat From The Past

The mid 80s was a wonderful time for electronic music. The New Wave and all that. I was so crazy then even to the extend of building my own gadgets. Electronic musical instruments were so expensive like you have to sell your arms and legs to own one. Then came Roland with a drum machine called Drumatix TR-606 that is quite affordable. The sounds were pure electronic like those rhythm section of the electronic organ. The big difference was it is programmable. You can see that big 'Computer Controlled' on the panel. It just blew my mind to see that. Wow a computer inside this small box. Roland came out with a Bass Line to go with it. I sold that away. Really regretted that.
A couple of weeks back I went back to dad's and clean up this old friend. Now it is considered a 'legend' because many virtual instruments software nowadays copied the concepts for those Techno musicians. I guess I must have been one of the earliest Technos.

Looking At Myself From Space

Just installed Google Map Pro yesterday. Took a trip around the world and finally found myself. Under that yellow pin is where I am at Plaza Sentral. On the top right is KL Sentral, the travel hub. From there I could take an express train to the airport and fly anywhere. Think of installing the software on my laptop and plugin a GPS. That will be cool and no more getting lost.

Here is the super high resolution pix: http://www.freewebs.com/johaziz/Personal/Plaza%20Sentral%20Super%20Hires.jpg

Where I lay my head ....

After months of hard work writing my biz plan, it finallly paid off. Last Saturday I got my investment-grant of some 'sinful' amount. Much more than I expected. People may expect that I will go out and party till morning. Instead I went and bought a sleeping bag coz I know I'm going to need it for this coming months. No I'm not going out camping outdoors, at my studio obviously. Got to work harder and make all my plans a reality. Shukur alhamdulillah and thanks to my family and friends who after all this years believing in me and been very supportive. Dreams do come true for those who work the righteous path. On this ground I prostrate(sujud) and on this ground I shall lay my head.

Between Masjid and Murtabak

Gone for a short trip to old Singapore last week. After solat at Masjid Sultan, my friend Khalil and I went across the road where the world best murtabak is found. Many have travelled round the world and yet still come back for that special taste. Unfortunately I was full and just settled for a tea tarek while Khalil enjoying his murtabak plate. The place may not last forever. So I captured the moment for us to share.