Saturday, February 27, 2010

陳綺貞代言adidas Originals 2010春夏系列

陳綺貞代言adidas Originals 2010春夏系列



Adidas Originals 2010春夏系列即將推出全球性品牌廣告,宣揚品牌原創及忠於自我的生活態度,透過不同合作帶出Originals獨特的創意精神。2010春夏, Adidas Originals延續60周年的慶祝氣氛,將玩樂場地由室內伸延至全球街上每個角落,並邀請了清新創作歌手陳綺貞參與今季全球性品牌廣告,遠赴倫敦進行拍攝,展現Originals玩味至上的精神!


拍攝期間,穿上一身Adidas Originals 春夏新裝的綺貞表示,自己其實沒有刻意規範於任何音樂類型,只是純粹忠於自我的誠實表現,與Adidas Originals 原創性的意念相同:「沒有任何人能迫使你去創作,也沒有刻意懷有、或者企圖看透和征服甚麼目的,我自己覺得最重要是有原創的精神,這個東西是發自內心的行為,非常自然的一回事。」綺貞更說「早上剛起床的陳綺貞」是最Original、最能代表自己的,因為想要做的事情很多,而剛起床的一刻還記得之前的夢境,面前卻是真實的生活;有時候吃完早餐就忘了起床前一刻的夢境,可是刷牙洗臉的時候,還迷迷糊糊地回想剛做的夢,產生了很多想法,就想拿筆和紙把重點記下,不至於忘記她的原創念頭。


平面廣告中綺貞穿著Adidas Originals 春夏季A.039,Originals Denim by Diesel及Sleek Series 三大最新系列,營造清新而充滿能量的形象,以隨意輕鬆同時極具型格的街頭打扮,表現綺貞自主而從不隨波逐流的自我風格。



Thursday, February 25, 2010

寻找迷失的自己

迷失,并不可怕,是过程中的彷遑与迷惘让我不得安定。这个2月虽仅28天,但却是我最辛苦的28天。历经高龄婆婆安详驟逝,不欢愉的新年佳节,在Facebook向Uncle明示爱慕之情等。婆婆的离开让我对人生有了新领悟,婆婆常对我说,不管做什么事,开心就好!以前的我,事业朋友摆第一,现在还是觉得家人最重要,看见家人开心比自己开心更快乐。我难过的时候只让自己承受,我觉不允许把自己非快乐的一面让大家看到。我一直相信自己是上帝派来给大家happiness 的。即使是沮丧或不快乐,我表面的演饰裳衣从没让自己破陷,最近的迷失让我在强势伪装后,对自己多了份愧疚。就拿昨天来说吧,明明到了约好的地点,却最后临阵退缩。我现在很怕听到:‘你发生什么事,又瘦了’,‘你ok吗?看起来sian sian的样子’,我不喜欢被人看透,也就是我没把握可以成功骗过大家,所以就索性放大伙鸽子。之前嬉皮弄人的我,可能永远都找不回,找到了,感觉也会不一样。我一向来喜欢冷静独处,因为我相信一个人可以做到两个人体验不到的,独处时,内心的视野也会放大,较容易接受周围的事物。不过,我最经开始害怕独处,周围的冷眼旁观让我浑身不自在,我尝试说服自己这是一种迷失的虚幻,但还是被内心的不踏实给勾勒住。假使有一天你看到我,我恳求你不要上前和我打招呼,一个真诚的点头或微笑就够了,我实在无发负荷一堆的嘘寒问暖,you know Hi and Bye is so not my thing. 如果你发现你已经不在我的Facebook 朋友当中,我要说声对不起。因为我回忆不起我们曾有过的欢笑与快乐,更找不出我们之间的朋友情谊。我寻找的简单快乐,可以很简单,但对一个迷失羔羊来找寻它,一切就没那么容易。

我迷失的不轻,安慰的话就免了,我需要的是踏回原地的空间。好朋友,谢谢你们无私的宽容,我无言感激。我已经不是以前的Stanley了,少了笑声和分享快乐的我,你们会接受吗?

Monday, February 15, 2010

John Mayer- Battle Studies

John Mayer- Battle Studies




With his consistent appearance in trashy tabloids of late, John Clayton Mayer has all the attention of the paparazzi which is why i nearly forgot he was foremost a musician, not some actor. Released in November under the protective wing of Columbia Records, Battle Studies is Mayer's fourth studio album, which he also produced with fellow band member and drummer Steve Jordan. Together with Pino Palladino on bass, they make up the John Mayer Trio. Mayer's career pursuits have extended to designing, writing, even standup comedy though he's more notable for his articles in Esquire magazine.
The verdict for Battle Studies was still largely a thumbs-up from the fans though many (including myself) found the album was lacking the stamp of Mayer's personality. Opening track "Heartbreak Warfare" is a sleeper hit, only minus the hit. However, following tune "All We Ever Do Is Say Goodbye" is redeeming though keep the tissues nearby; this one will yank at the ol' heartstrings. It carries on for awhile with the mode set on 'melancholic/sappy'. Another recovery is made with "Crossroads", which is also my choice song. "Crossroads" is slightly more upbeat and the manner with which the session pianist lays down the B3 Hammond organ is reminiscing of Stevie Wonder.