Rollercoaster by Sam Ock

Rollercoaster by Sam Ock

2010 ISA Breakout performer Sam Ock released a new original track “Rollercoaster”. It’s about facing suffering and pain with strength and a smile, and how the greatest and deepest fellowship man can have with each other is empathy gained through suffering. Life is rollercoaster and definitely has some ups and downs but the great thing about the lows is that some people can relate to you in ways others can’t. The song is pretty deep and also displays Sam Ock’s various musical talents.

You can download this track FREE here

Listen to some of Sam Ock’s other tracks: Agape, Different Galaxies, and On Bended Knee.

Rollercoaster by Sam Ock

Lyrics to Rollercoaster by Sam Ock

i wish i could say
that i’m an honest human being
that what you’re really seeing is the truth

but times go and change
i really don’t know what i’m feeling
the one thing that i know is that i’m with you

i know there’s pain
’cause life, it aint so easy
and people go and leave you all alone

and i can’t complain
i’ve been blessed with many things
and in the end i know that i’ll be home, i’ll go home

*let the bad times roll
’cause I’m with you
and you’re with me
let the bad times roll
’cause we’re together
and that’s all that matters to me

and i gotta say
fellowship in pain is a kind that never fades away
which is why i don’t fight it, i let it come
the peace i recieve when it’s over is a different one
for the lack of better words, it’s “intimate”
a bad time will show me all my pride and it’ll murder it
you’ve heard of it, right? the sound of a soul cry
so much louder when there’s someone else by its side
so my brothers and my sisters when you see it coming
the wave of pain, stand firm, stop your running
i think we all agree that it can’t be stopped
but if we all hold our breath than how can we not
share in this connection, this empathy
so much stronger than our good times through anything
personally, i think that it’s a better day
when the light shines and i see the darkness run away

*

(synth solo)

sometimes they say
about the things you’re keepin
you don’t know what you got until it’s gone

but i’m here to stay
of course until i’m leaving
’til life, it calls it quits and then i fall

i know there’s a way
to eternity in heaven
for i will say that jesus is my truth

a smile on my face
yes, that’s what i’ll be keeping
when all is through, i’ll come home back to you
i’ll come home back to you!! =)

LXD Season 2 Episode 1

LXD Season 2 Episode 1

After a few months hiatus, The LXD is back with Season 2. This first episode entitled “The Legion”
Our reluctant heroes discover the underground headquarters of the League of Extraordinary Dancers and the new adventure that awaits them…if they so choose. All the heroes gather to the LXD training ground. What will be expected of them? and What is in the East Wing?

Look for Harry Shum Jr. as Elliot Hoo.

LXD Season 2 Episode 1

Previous Episodes from LXD Season 1:
LXD – Episode 1
LXD – Episode 2
LXD – Episode 3
LXD – Episode 4
LXD – Episode 5
LXD – Episode 6
LXD – Episode 7
LXD – Episode 8
LXD – Episode 9
LXD – Episode 10

2010 Vancouver Asian Film Festival

2010 Vancouver Asian Film Festival

The Vancouver Asian Film Festival (VAFF) takes place November 4-7, 2010. VAFF is celebrating its 14th anniversary of showcasing independent North American Asian filmmakers through selected special features, shorts and documentaries. This year VAFF will also be featuring spotlight presentations of South Asian, Filipino, Japanese, and local films. Here’s some highlights for this year’s festival:

Opening night – For Real
centerpiece – Sing! China
Closing night – One Big HAPA Family

Other film’s of interest Aoki, Wo Ai Ni Mommy, and Empire Corner. Get ticket information here.

2010 Vancouver Asian Film Festival Trailer

Forever Young/Another Day mashup by Cynthia Lin

Forever Young/Another Day mashup by Cynthia Lin

Acoustic singer/songwriter Cynthia Lin performs the mashup “Forever Young/Another Day” from her latest album “Microscope” live in Austin. It show both her vocal talents as well as her musical talents on the guitar. Her music ranges widely from a quietly lulling acoustic to fresh and trendy. Her sound is likely found blessing the sophisticated warmth of a San Francisco coffee bar. “Microscope” is full of this talented artist’s takes on classics from “The Girl from Impanema” to artists like The Smiths. She injects her own musical flavor throughout her album.

Download the full :Microscope” album now for only 99 cents!

Forever Young/Another Day by Cynthia Lin (shot by Turtlist Media)

Prescott Place directed by Peilin Kuo

PRESCOTT PLACE, an independent film short inspired by classic Hollywood thrillers, is set to premiere at The 7TH ANNUAL BIG APPLE FILM FESTIVAL in New York City on November 3, 2010. Set in the early 1940’s, PRESCOTT PLACE, tells the story of JANE (ALEXIS IACONO – WINNER – BEST ACTRESS – THE SAGE THEATRE AWARD) a once famous child star driven into seclusion after a disfiguring accident on set and living alone in an eerie country house. Her only companion is a look-a-like toy doll named BABY DOLL (also performed by ALEXIS IACONO). Both spend 10 years, dwelling in the past and longing for the return of HER LOVER (MARC BALFOUR). Upon his return, he discovers a powerful bond between JANE and BABYDOLL. A dangerously romantic triangle ensues – the likes of which will forever alter this reality and the next.

After she is disfigured in an accident on set, a young actress (Jane) secludes herself in a remote country house, her only companion a Baby Doll made in her likeness. For ten years she hides there, dwelling on the past and longing for the return of her Lover. When the Lover finally does return, he discovers a strange and powerful bond between Jane and her Baby Doll. He wants out but Jane won’t let go… Can Jane escape her self-imposed exile without destroying her Lover- or herself?

PRESCOTT PLACE will premiere at THE 7TH ANNUAL BIG APPLE FILM FESTIVAL on November 3, 2010 at 8:30 PM at Tribeca Cinemas (Theatre 2) at 54 Varick St. (corner of Canal Street) in New York, NY. Tickets are $20 per program (5-6 films per program) and include admission to closing night party on Saturday, November 6, 2010 at Tribeca Cinemas Reception Lounge. Tickets go on sale October 11, 2010 online at www.bigapplefilmfestival.com PRESCOTT PLACE running time is 23 minutes shot on location in New York City. The film is written/produced/directed by Peilin Kuo. Starring Alexis Iacono and Marc Balfour. Produced by Rachel Lu and Michelle Mensah. Cinematography by Lance Kaplan. Special Effects by Jesse Spiro. Costume Design by Allison Dent. Original Music by Michael Montes.

Prescott Place trailer

More about Prescott Place

PRESCOTT PLACE is an ode to the best of Hollywood classics like WHATEVER HAPPENED TO BABY JANE, SUNSET BOULEVARD, and THE TWILIGHT ZONE in mixing the supernatural and the macabre. Shot in High Definition and incorporating both black & white and color, Director Peilin Kuo (Winner – 2009 Int’l Film Festival Mexico, Winner – ‘08 ‘I LOVE NY’ Short Film Festival, Official Selection at ’06 Sundance Film Festival) and Special Effects Designer Jesse Spiro, use CGI technology to produce BABY DOLL with incredible life-like precision. Cinematographer Lance Kaplan captures the glossy beauty of the era, while Music Composer, Michael Montes (Composer for Academy Award Nominated film “One Day Crossing”) original score is melodramatically sweeping and eerily haunting.

Field Goals by Flu x Jin

Field Goals by Flu x Jin
Jin dropped his 2010 Hip Hop Census mixtape last week. The opening track from the mixtape is Field Goals with Flu x Jin. Flu raps about his grind as a hip hop artist, while Jin mixes in football references in his verse.

Emcee Flu is from the Sky High Lab crew out in Atlanta. It’s the same group as Passda and Al P, who released Yellow Boy Swag. Flu is going viral next year with his Style Wars Mixtape coming January 2011.

Field Goals by Flu x Jin (contains profanity)