But, the truth really sucks, and the concert saga IS over.
I can still remember the time when we were told that we had to learn 14SONGS within ~16practices. It came as a shock and many even saw it as a challenging feat. But one thing I'm so proud is that despite us being tired both physically and mentally, we all pushed on together. Pulling each other along as we tread through tricky areas that needed to be fixed like pronunciation error, rhythm, notes, dynamics and for some songs, choreography.
It wasn't easy. It wasn't relaxing. It was real hard to keep our spirits up and encourage each other to press on with the sopranos having such powerful and audible voices as when they could easily gain mastery, we were continuously struggling to get the correct dynamics, correct note correct rhythm. And when we finally did achieve the above, we rarely got praised. To a certain extent, this added the toil (for me). Cause I'm like putting in so much, but I still do not know if its enough.
Just like how a piece of pottery needs the kiln to make it stronger, this saga has indeed made me stronger and more confident. Although it was tiring and very very stressful, at times I even faced disappointments, but it was all worth while. The things that came out, was better than what we put in.
I will post the videos (or at least the links) of the concert when all are out or at least half of the songs are out.
So this will definitely not be the last post on EVOSII! It's only the beginning! I might not be able to share with you how EVERY single practice was like. But at the very least, I think I'm able to tell you how after hearing the song how happy I feel personally. Cause every song has a certain feel to me. The amount of effort and time put in varies. Some were easy to catch (like Gloria) some was super super difficult to master (e.g El Guayaboso!) so behind every song, the practice stories is different, but the end result for each of the songs (to me) is still the same(: they were awesome.
Going to quote the Vice President of TPChorale "Am I bias or are we awesome?" I'm sure it's a little bit of both. (: which is it, it's up to you to decide, but in my honest opinion, we sounded MORE than awesome, MORE than brilliant, MORE than splendid or spectacular. Cliche as it sounds but no words can describe the feelings.
Like what I mentioned above, this post does not mark the end of this concert. As a matter of fact, NOTHING will ever mark the end for this concert. Just like Aca Champs, we will continuously remember what we have achieved and how much we will grow. And this will serve as a motivation to push on harder and persevere to see that the result turns out how we (and Darius) wants it to be.
With this, I end this post. (:
Endless Voices; One Sound
CHLOÉ
SHOUT OUT:
1) Shi Pei, Daniel, Anthony and Tiffany!
Thank you so much for making time from your busy schedule to come and see me perform. Thanks so much! Seriously made me smile very wide when your screamed my name after Cantate Domino (and I think because of that few people were complaining about you guys). Thank you so much! (: thanks also for your congratulatory SMSes!
2) Isaac and Cherie!
THANK YOU GUYS SO VERY VERY MUCH FOR COMING! Although I wasn't able to really spot your in the audience (SORRY!) but knowing that you guys are in the audience really makes me super happy! No words can describe how happy I am to have you 2 experience this lovely experience and see the fruit of my labour! I hope you guys enjoyed yourself! Once again thanks so much for coming (despite having some objections).
Also thank you for waiting for me after the concert is over! In my opinion what you guys did was so much sweeter than the bouquets my friend receive. Really thank you guys so much for still remembering me even after I left the church for nearing a year now. Although months have passed since I changed church, but you guys continuously tell me (and show to me) that I'm still part of the net and part of you guys and that I will be welcome whenever I decide to come back and visit you guys. Thanks so much for continuously making the effort to include me in activities and stuff (: and once more! Thanks for coming! It really really really touched my heart (: thanks so much! TT TT #tearsofjoy
3) Kaixun!
Thanks so much for your support! Although you weren't able to be physically present however thanks so much for your well wishes 1 day before the concert started. Thanks so much! (: love you!
4) my Exclusive Family
Thanks so much for the support and love during practices and even during the concert itself. Love how when lights go out and we need to exit to back stage we will form a small human train so that we will be able to find the way back stage in the quickest time possible. Love you so much Exclusive!
5) My Family!
Thank you thank you thank you thank you for agreeing to come. Without you guys in the audience I wonder how I will be like. ): thank you especially to my brother for taking the time to come. I know that your work is very tiring and you probably are craving for sleep and all. But you still took the time to come and see me perform. Thanks so much kor. When I see your applauding during the encore (that's the only time I could see them during the entire concert) it really made me feel that all my hard work paid off. Thanks so much for coming (:
P.s: YES! I know I'm still owing a post on USS. I know I know. It will be up soon! Sorry for the consistent delay.
P.s.p.s: Sorry that the blog isn't updated that regularly. Reason is cause school is currently in term and I'm busy with project stuff and before yesterday night, EVOSII was also on the list. So have been pretty busy. Will try my best to update it regularly. Thanks for reading though!(:
P.s.p.s.p.s: 4 MORE DAYS! :B
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