Jon Chong

November 20, 2010 at 6:31 pm

It’s November and more than a year has passed since my debut album was released- I’ve been doing a lot of retrospecting these days on the ups and downs, the people I’ve met. I feel fortunate to have been able to pursue my passion and something that really nourishes my soul. Music and lyrics are very important to me; I want to stamp an impression, an idea, a thought, a poetry of sorts, or emotions that might just make somebody’s day. As much as I seldom admit, I am very emotional – vulnerable when I need to be and “walls-up” when something/someone comes to harm me. I am moved by the small things we overlook, and the bigger picture we lest forget…

I was moved today by something I saw- when music is fused into film, you have a much greater effect on your audience. This is certainly something I would love to be able to do in the future! Kudos to young passionate Malaysian filmmakers like Chen Yih Wen!…

Like Toy Dolls by Chen Yih Wen from W.H. Shinajii on Vimeo.

November 6, 2010 at 2:45 am

In between recording demos for a 2nd album, just felt like introducing “Yellow”, my CE24 PRS which I lugged through the snowy Boston winter of 2005 till my fingers almost fell off (those who own a PRS will know how heavy the case is!) … I never imagined I could own one as a student until I sang myself to some cash at an open mic…

*I don’t play the electric guitar as often so hope you guys don’t mind the occasional slip-ups …high gauge strings are PAINFUL and I’m obviously NOWHERE near GG!! … back to songwriting and demos now! For SERIOUS guitaring, check out guitar god Guthrie!

Take care guys & gals!
Jon