No pictures for the moment, unless we can get some over Facebook – then and only then, I’ll put them up here.
Yesterday’s French-Speakers’ reunion dinner took place in Modesto’s, Sri Hartamas. It was a wonderful place, to begin with – only that the venue was changed at the eleventh hour – but thankfully, all of us (I think) were able to find it.
By the time I came, I saw our professeur, Melati and Aizat waiting inside. So just to begin the apéritif, we talked over our (yummy !) fruit punch, exchanged thoughts, and because all of us were going to sing that night, we talked about our songs too. Over time, more people came in, and we had our apéritif until about 8:00. The new friends I made there – Zai, Patrick, Paul, Chris, Kak Suraya, Larry, Rafidah, Elaine, Ali…… they were all a warm and friendly lot. I talked a lot with Zai, Patrick, Kak Suraya and Larry – about lots of things, even the National Service. And I also met an old friend – Abang Zainal.
After Paul sang the first song, we all helped ourselves to the dinner. It was a buffet dinner, and a nice one too. ^_^ Whilst eating and having fun, we watched the rest of the people performing in front, and being “interviewed” by our dear old Abang Zainal (“I’m not Malaysian, ya. I’m French !”), and it was really good comic relief – all of us couldn’t help laughing. Yep, the best comedy ever was right in front of our eyes, and could never be found on the TV screen.
Some notable performances I remember :
Melati sang the French version of a theme song from the film “Once”.
Rafidah and Elaine sang “Une femme amoureuse” – which we English-speakers would know as “A Woman in Love” by Barbara Strysand.
Faizal (I think that’s what his name was, sorry if I got it wrong, hehe ^_^) sang “Les Rois du Monde”, and that really got me up – with its catchy chorus !
Our professeur and Leslie sang “La Vie en Rose” and there I was, cheering the two on…
Patrick, Zai, Larry and Kak Suraya did a group performance – I’m not sure what the title was, but I just adored them as they sang and as Larry accompanied them.
I was (yet again !) number XIII, and the song I chose was Moi Lolita. Yes, the very first song by Alizée. I was scared, to say the least. I picked the number 13 because I wanted to dispel the myth that 13 is an unlucky number. After all, what’s in a number ? Anyhow… Prior to my performance I asked my newfound friends a favour : I told them, “Somewhere in the middle of the song, there’ll be a part where you’ll have to say in time : LO… LI… TA. Eight times. I’d like you to join me in that part.” They all said yes.
Abang Zainal called out for my name. I came, walking very slowly. Kak Suraya knew I was afraid. I just held the mike when he gave it to me, and before I knew it, the song played. Despite the cold, despite the cough and sore throat, I decided to give it my all. Then the LO… LI… TA part came in. I tried my hardest to stick to Alizée En Concert as much as possible. And everyone screamed their lungs out : LO ! LI ! TA ! It was wonderful, because everyone joined in. And the merrymakers Paul, Chris and Patrick were moving to the music the whole time.
Then came the last chorus. Our professeur wanted to tone down the music already but I raised my hand to say no – because Moi Lolita has a definite ending, unlike other songs which fade out. So at the end of the last chorus, I hit the high notes – and ça y est ! I could get out of the stage !
With all my heart, I enjoyed cheering on everyone who performed that night, despite the pitching issues, or whatever issues there might’ve been. It was great to see them move out of their shells and into the spotlight. Most of all, I enjoyed getting to know others, being close with some even – and truly, it was an unforgettable night.
P.S. I shared my passion for music with the floor that night, and I even expressed my desire to hit the big stage to a few others. That night was a night of experience for me. And I truly thank the Lord for it. ^_^
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