#quyne music

[rraeeem]

ermagherd I’ve discovered this really cool band in the college library today. They’re called Jinjer and the song is called ‘Cloud Factory’. I wanted to show T but I don’t think he wants to talk to me and Quyn won’t understand this sort of music even though I listen to everything she sends me. I recommend you guys check Jinjer out!

[quippingwithquyne]

This is a little cover Flor and I made a while back and never released.  We didn’t feel that we could quite get it right but here it is for funsies!

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[emmelinekate]

1) The Cure (Lady Gaga), Who You Are (Jessie J), Make It Rain (Ed Sheeran) 2) something by Tori Kelly, Tightrope (Michelle Williams), Drip Down (Rossylo) 3) Done For Me (Charlie Puth ft. Kehlani), Personal Physician (Rossylo), Heaven (Julia Michaels) 4) Kissing a Fool (George Michaels), How Deep Is Your Love (Bee Gees), anything by Michael Bolton 5) no song is too painful for me 6) this unidentifiable song that my ex-roommate used to put on repeat (the singer sounded like 1930s Snow White climaxing and dying at the same time), Swish Swish (Katy Perry), Dooo It! (Miley Cyrus) 7) Satellite (Guster), Girl With One Eye (Florence & the Machine) - these two songs are something a former friend with benefits suggested to me; didn't think I'd like his shit but as we kept hooking up, I guess they grew on me - Long Term (Rossylo) 8) this summer I partied more with my best friend and had that epiphany where I realized I wanted to be with someone - Clean. (Quyne ft. Rossylo - this song was written about a moment this summer), Bad Chick (SoMo), Woman (Kesha) 9) Baby, It's Cold Outside (Leon Redbone & Dooey Deschanel / Seth McFarlane & Sara Bareilles), The Christmas Song (Christina Aguilera / Pentatonix), Carol of the Bells (Pentatonix) 10) This is Halloween (Danny Elfman & ensemble), Hitchcock Blonde (Dalton Rapattoni), Carousel (Melanie Martinez) 11) Someday We'll Know (Mandy Moore & Jonathan Foreman), Reignite (Knox Brown & Gallant), Gangsta (Kehlani) 12) shit lol I don't play games 13) Not Alone (Darren Criss), Somewhere in America (Dalton Rapattoni), Hercules (Fly Away Hero) 14) The Way You Do (Dalton Rapattoni) - lol this came in on shuffle as I was typing the second song for this, You're Getting to be a Habit With Me (Diana Krall), Hearts Don't Break Around Here (Ed Sheeran) 15) The Way You Do (Dalton Rapattoni), All Along (Raelee Nikole), Fallin' Up (SoMo) 16) Ride (SoMo), Just a Lil Bit (50 Cent), Havana (Camila Cabello ft. Daddy Yankee) 17) Suffer (Charlie Puth), New (Daya), New Rules (Dua Lipa) 18) Woman (Kesha), F.A.B. (Jojo ft. Remy Ma), Vibe (Jojo) 19) Fetish (Selena Gomez ft. Gucci Mane - lol how appropriate), Heartless (IM5), Pretty Girl/Tu Cancion (Johann Vera) 20) Valerie posted it so Hercules (Fly Away Hero), Touchdown Dance (IM5 - we used to make fun of it a lot), Holy Man (Fly Away Hero - she's classic for the meme associated with it) 21) anything Bee Gees, To Where You Are (Josh Groban), anything Sarah Brightman, anything Disney 22) sad about what tho; Music (Jojo), Vuelo a Paris (Johann Vera), What Do I Know? (Ed Sheeran) 23) Woman (Kesha), Fellin' Myself (Mac Dre), Vibe (Jojo) 24) You Don't Do It For Me Anymore (Demi Lovato), How Long (Charlie Puth), Is There Somewhere (Halsey) 25) TOUGH... Holding Your Tongue (Terror Jr.), Juice (Chromeo - listened to this literally on the last day of 2017 at Adrian's birthday), Somewhere in America (Dalton Rapattoni) 26) Ojo Por Ojo (Johann Vera), Obsesionado (Farruko), Les Oiseaux Qu'on Met Un Cage (Helene Segara, Garoux) 27) Bohemienne Rhapsody (Queen), I Have Nothing (Whitney Houston), Disney shit 28) Easy (Mac Ayres), Inner Sanctum (Quyne), Paint (Jojo & Travis Garland) 29) Hercules (Dalton Rapattoni), While I'm Young (Max Milner), You Don't Do It For Me Anymore (Demi Lovato) 30) anything by Rossylo, anything by me (pls check out, I music), anything by Dalton Rapattoni and Max Milner

[emilyemcnabb]

Michelle and Nick’s Old New York wedding

Michelle and Nick are creative types who wanted an Old New York vibe for their wedding day—think classic, timeless, refined, traditional yet modern with 1950’s flair. The ceremony and reception were help at Bryant Park Grill with florals by Greenpoint Floral. We’re loving the authentic retro styling of the bride and groom—those red lips! Sarina and Quyn of Khaki Bedford Photography were the perfect vendor choice for the couple capturing all the moments of the day their signature photojournalism style.

From Sarina + Quyn, Khaki Bedford Photo: Michelle + Nick were such a fun couple to work with! We always love working with creative types (Nick is into painting, music and fashion design; Michelle video installation, fashion and projection) and these two were no exception. For their wedding though, they decided to go for a more traditional/old school NY vibe and they just nailed it! Think Old New York (classic, timeless, refined); traditional yet modern. Michelle’s style was that of a 1950’s movie star with her Bettie Page bangs, vintage inspired long-sleeved lace dress and red lips; ready and eager to flash a smile. And then Nick with his white tux! It was all very old school and just perfect! And also just so fitting that the wedding took place at the plaza, an homage to Old New York and classic style. The guests were also dressed to the nines in timeless black tie attire. The bridesmaids wore full length vintage-inspired gowns and one in a pantsuit – again, perfectly classic and modern!

During portraits, there was such a palpable energy walking the streets of New York with Michelle and Nick. The city moving past and the two of them just so, so happy and everyone cheering and offering congratulatory words. We used the steps of the NY Public Library for the first look and the columns were such a perfect backdrop!

The ceremony took place on the rooftop of the Bryant Park Grill long after sunset so it was very dark and moody, basically lit by the surrounding City lights! Dark venues can sometimes be challenging to photograph, but we love the feel of intimate and moody light.

Lastly, the reception really was just like one huge party. You could just feel the energy from all of the guests! A lot of weddings have a lull when dinner is served and this wedding seemed to dance right over that into the evening. Everyone was truly there to have a good time!Photography: Khaki Bedford Photography (Sarina + Quyn) // Florist: Greenpoint Floral // Getting Ready Venue: Bryant Park Hotel // Ceremony + Reception Venue: Bryant Park Grill // Hair + make up: Adrian Alvarado // Dress: Custom Design by Shareen // Bride’s Shoes: Rochas // Groom’s Suit: Jacket – John Varvatos / Everything Else –  Baldwins Formals // Rings: Custom design (engagement ring using diamonds from groom’s grandmother’s ring)

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[quippingwithquyne]

Here is a new cover by me!  This one was just for fun and I thought I’d put it out there while my current music project is still brewing.

The backing track was provided by JustAcoustic on YouTube.  I recorded and mixed my own vocals and designed the artwork.  Hope you enjoy!

[quippingwithquyne]

This is un-edited for now.  I am leaving it as a Stream of Consciousness until then.

             In 2013, I stumbled upon a cheeky video called Disney Dudez by Todrick Hall in collaboration with the boyband IM5.  It was cheesy but in an absolutely enjoyable way.  I remember that Dalton Rapattoni (Cinderella/Prince Henry) and Will Jay (Mulan/Shang) stood out the most to me; Will Jay for his great control and Dalton for his purpose voice.  I don't know if a term yet exists for this concept but for now, I call it a “purpose voice.”  After a recent manic episode, I finally found a way to articulate how I’ve always felt about music and why my support and love for Dalton’s music still hasn’t wavered. To this day, his music is able to make me feel things and think long and hard about it.  I like to think of my voice and songs as a mosaic of inspirations, whether it be celebrities, musicians, friends, family, or memories. He didn’t help my find my voice but Dalton’s influence since 2014 has heavily impacted my journey through finding my own voice and purpose as a singer-songwriter, which is why my “re-imagined” cover of his song “Heaven” was important to me.

             A purpose voice is almost like a purpose statement. When we apply for some colleges, we are expected to articulate exactly what makes us stand out from the thousands of applicants who want to succeed in the same field of interest.  To me, it’s the same difference as seeing someone who’s singing for the attention versus using it as a vice to strip into a vulnerability that connects with the audience.  Some artists have the luxury of being able to write their own lyrics to tell the audience their story with purpose.  Others may have difficulty doing this with covers of other people’s songs but even so (and like Dalton), they sing it with their own purpose that may or may not have anything to do with the original version.  

             And then there’s a purpose song sung with a purpose voice.  These are usually the profound tear-jerkers or emotionally driven songs like “Shallow” by Lady Gaga, “By Now” by Will Jay, or one of my favorites: “Music” by Jojo (stylized “Music.”)  “Music” is quite literally about Jojo’s purpose and why she does music.  It starts out talking about singing as a young girl to escape from overhearing her parents’ arguments, then later on growing up poor, watching her mom at work, and singing the troubles of poverty and hardship away.  Music is the subject the love song is dedicated towards and the way Jojo articulates her lyrics is chilling.  She is parched and longing for a sip of music to hold onto during hard times.  The last part hits home for those who have lost a loved one and she dedicates the bridge to her late father, “went on the road to make my daddy proud / but I lost him and so I sang to the crowd / my only hope is that he’s looking down thinking, ‘oh my god, my daughter’s doing it now.’”  There’s almost never been quite the song that describes the relationship between music and musician.  I think “Music” does this so well in making it as holy grail as water is to survival.  Overall, this song exemplifies the perfect matrimony between meaningful lyrics sung with vulnerable conviction – purpose.

              Somewhere in Sunnyvale, Texas and approximately fourteen years ago, a nine year old boy was diagnosed with bipolar disorder.  It was difficult understanding every emotion he experienced as he grew up no matter how many times a doctor or his mother would explain.  His grandma later gifted him guitar lessons and he enrolled into a nearby music camp, School of Rock, where he and his peers and mentors discovered he could sing. He formed the band Fly Away Hero and it was clear music saved him every time he performed.  At age fifteen, he ended up in a boyband where he was singing things he didn’t like and after a few years, he left to reunite with Fly Away Hero and sing with his whole heart again.  This was the era in which I discovered Dalton Rapattoni.  

             I was going through a writer’s block and had not yet been aware about my bipolar disorder at the time but I remember watching these pixelated videos of a carefree Dalton rocking out with some of his best friends and instantly became hooked to his songwriting style.  “Hercules” was one of the most inspirational songs that kicked the fire of my songwriting spree that spawned my debut album “It’s a Wacky World” (still available on iTunes and all other streaming platforms!)  Whenever I get excited about anything, I scream it to the heavens and I must have done it so much, made so many covers, painted so many obscure memes about Dalton to the point where it could have been an obsession. The parasocial relationship became a nice banter-and-exchange when I met him in Texas at his EP release party.  It was a magical moment for me.  He moves like he was born for the stage in a way that television or YouTube could never fully display.  After that Texas trip, I definitely made some posts for attention and had to remind my fangirl self that he’s human, too.  But like my respect for Charlie Puth, Ed Sheeran, Beyonce, and other inspirational artists, my dreams about Dalton were closer to sharing the stage and nothing more.  I knew nothing about his actual personality but I felt so connected in our music styles, songwriting style, and artistry.  It was like his music breathed life into mine again.  

             I didn’t understand why I struggled so much inside. I thought I possibly had ADHD or was just plain stupid compared to my peers in schools.  I didn’t get the best grades but I was well-read and teachers still described me as “smart.”  Music was where I felt like I could go anywhere with it despite it not giving me anything back in return other than a mental dose of amphetamine.  It wasn’t until I talked to one of my doctors about my thoughts about ADHD, to which he said, “actually…it’s bipolar disorder.” You never know what you have until you ask and I was always afraid to ask but the manic episodes were becoming more and more frequent.  Years later, I started shutting myself in my room and locking the door whenever I pleased.  My very Asian parents had never let me lock the door before 2018 and while some will think it’s controlling, I was used to that.  However, I was in my early twenties now so they stopped questioning my choices to lock the door.  

             I started writing again.  Even though years have passed since I flew over to Texas to meet Dalton, I felt even more connected to him upon learning about his bipolar disorder. I was always curious about what “Heaven” was about (but honestly, I’m curious about pretty much all of his songs) and perhaps there was some deeper meaning than learning how to pray again after a breakup with a “heavenly” girl.  Maybe it isn’t his purpose song but it was his first solo single and it hit home for me when I listened again in 2018.  I had the same feeling that I felt when I listened to “Music” by Jojo. Whatever it means to Dalton, I interpret it as his ode to music (“I found my heaven in you, coming back to your embrace.)  It is 2019 and I experienced another writer’s block so I returned to binge his music once again.  I sung Heaven in harmony with voice but this time, with purpose.  It fulfilled a long ago dream of sharing the stage with him, even though it wasn’t real. I locked my bedroom door, closed my eyes, and felt like I was just sharing a moment with someone who understood my struggles and coped with them through a similar outlet.  

          Dalton mentioned years ago that perhaps maybe we could share the stage sometime and I don’t think it’ll ever come true but “Heaven” is as close as I can get.  I was just overjoyed enough to receive such kind words from him.  I wrote It’s a Wacky World after taking some inspiration from the Fly Away Hero “Lost and Found” era and I like to think that my writing spree catalyst – his music – will always somehow be a part of me.  It definitely started out sounding like his work until I found my own voice and I think I found something that works for me that incorporates Charlie Puth, Ed Sheeran, Max Milner, and of course, Dalton Rapattoni.  I know I found my purpose voice so thank you, Dalton.  I hope that my future works can do the same for others well.