Music & Songs 02 (Nov 08 - Sep 10)

[la papillion]

Superman? got this song meh? Kryptonite I heard before, haha

[winston]

It's Good to Know: Online Music Sales

The music industry as a whole continues its downward slide. According to the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry, sales of music in North America dropped 18.6 percent in 2008, to $4.98 billion. CD sales alone dropped by almost a third. Not good news for brick-and-mortar retailers like Tower Records and Borders.

Meanwhile, sales of digitally downloaded songs, online subscription services, and ad-supported streaming music on websites grew by 16.5 percent, to $1.78 billion.

(Source: eMarketer)

[winston]

Hong Kong fan conned HK$10,000 by fake Nicholas Teo

TAIPEI: A Hong Kong fan was conned HK$10,000 (S$2,000) through the internet by a fraudster posing as Malaysian pop singer Nicholas Teo.

According to reports, the fake Nicholas set up a webpage and regularly updated it with recent activities. The impostor also blogged about his working experience and even implored fans to do their part for charity.

And it is through this charity call that a Hong Kong fan fell for the trap. The impostor told fans to buy Nicholas' albums on the site and that the money will eventually help to fund the medical fees for a kid in China.

Believing it to be true, the Hong Kong fan unwittingly transferred over HK$10,000 (S$2,000), only to realise later she had been conned.

The real McCoy was aghast and anguished when he heard the news.

"Firstly, I'm shocked. Secondly, I'm angry. Lastly, I'm sad," said the real Nicholas. He also advised his fans to be more cautious in future.

His management company said they will put in all efforts to nab the impostor. The company had reserved the rights to sue but said the most important concern now is to ensure that such cases will never happen again.

The company also emphasised that Nicholas will only reply to fans or update his activities on the official website (http://www.onlynicholas.com).

This is not the first time unscrupulous internet users have made use of Nicholas’ fame.

Three months ago, another impostor used his alias to set up a personal blog and accounts in both Facebook and MSN. The impostor also updated the blog regularly and interacted actively with fans.

However Nicholas' eagle-eyed fans managed to see through the act when they noticed discrepancies in photos and events published on the webpages. - CNA/fa

[winston]

Listening to some music by Lobo. I'm sure 3/4 of the people in the forum probably does not know who Lobo was....

[Musicwhiz]

Listening to some music by Lobo. I'm sure 3/4 of the people in the forum probably does not know who Lobo was....

Don't worry I know Lobo. I was well-educated by my father - he taught me Beatles, Herman's Hermits and Simon and Garfunkel too, among others.

My favourite - I Love You To Want Me

Stoney is also nice. How Can I Tell Her is a perennial classic.

[LenaHuat]

Let me add the 3 degrees.

[sidney]

Listening to some music by Lobo. I'm sure 3/4 of the people in the forum probably does not know who Lobo was....

Don't worry I know Lobo. I was well-educated by my father - he taught me Beatles, Herman's Hermits and Simon and Garfunkel too, among others.

My favourite - I Love You To Want Me

Stoney is also nice. How Can I Tell Her is a perennial classic.

I like to use the phase in army... Today see bei lobo lei, bo outfield. (today very slack)

[kennynah]

Listening to some music by Lobo. I'm sure 3/4 of the people in the forum probably does not know who Lobo was....

yeah...i am among the 3/4 people in this forum...cos, i am only 25 years old.... always 25.... a very naggy 25 yo...

[Musicwhiz]

I like to use the phase in army... Today see bei lobo lei, bo outfield. (today very slack)

Oh there's a band called "The Outfield" too. My favourite song from them is "For You".

[sidney]

MW, i... cannot tahan.. outfield... i am a operational ready civilian... lol. OK。。。 outfield i anything, just make sure no mostiqutoes, and some snacks in my SBO can liao.