Monday, June 27, 2011

Why I haven't been making any videos as of late...

I felt as though I needed to address this because I understand there are many people that view my material and out of love and respect, I am typing this post.

I am personally going through a transitional phase right now and it conflicts with what my parents see for me and what I see for myself. I understand that they only want what's best for me but at the same time, I am trying to stand on my own two feet and make the correct decisions regarding myself and those immediate to me. I have my mother who will barely look at me, let alone say hello to me. I have my father who is being extremely strict upon me and close-minded about my choices. I tolerate all of this because I was raised to be very family-oriented as well as respectful in honoring my parents (for those that don't know, I am Christian) but it tries my patience in doing what I believe is correct (in regards to the kids I teach, the material I put out online, the people I associate with, etc.) and being brought down to feel less of a person because of my morals and beliefs. I will always have love for my parents (and for those that aren't as fortunate to have that luxury, I truely pray for) but it comes to deciding between biting my tongue to respect my parents wishes and becoming a man of God and living out a life that I believe I should be living.

This is just some stuff that has been on my mind, if you don't agree with my viewpoints, I will not force that upon you. I am an extremely open-minded Christian and if you decide not to follow me on here, youtube, etc because of the words or opinions expressed within this post, I understand but know that these emotions that are evoked are out of love, not spite for all those that read this.

God bless.
With love,
Christopher "Chrispy AKA Kon" Phiouthong

Thursday, April 14, 2011

Too Old to Dream...

What happened to being young?
What happened to dreaming of changing the world for the better?
What happened to dreaming of going into space?
What happened to those dreams of traveling the world?
What happened to seeing what this life had to offer?

Are we so concerned with the security of our current present to be able to leap into the unknown with the possibility of failing, knowing it may open the eyes of our hearts for the better?

Are we, just too old to dream anymore?...

Sunday, April 10, 2011

Something's missing...

I feel like something's missing. I have a truely blessed life. My family, friends, gf, kids, jobs, and all give me such fulfillment but it seems to not be enough. I feel like I was meant for more...

My ultimate dream is to be a signed performer/singer/dancer. It always will. I feel like I have never been given that opportunity to shine but I believe I can. Fame, money, perks can all pass me. I just want the piece of mind that comes with reaching one's fullest potential.
I live content. I come home and dream of the day when I can have that piece of mind. I sing and dance til my vocal chords can't and my body gives hoping that maybe God may bless me with an opportunity that has been given to all others that look and are nothing like me...

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Life.

Life = Not how you weather the storm, but how you dance in the rain.
-Unknown

Sunday, February 20, 2011

Storytelling: The Aspiring Student Performer

There was a student performer who faced the end of his educational career. He was given the task of assembling an audience for his final recital. When the day came, he and his teacher stood upon stage facing an empty auditorium. The teacher, who would've introduced the student to his final performance, questioned his motive for the lack of an audience. He responded...

"I came here, not necessarily to pass but to learn, develop, interpret, and to
explore the depth of my potential musical imagination. I have come to find
that an audience's physical presence does not justify a musical statement's
existence but rather spreads it. I would not like to become a performer that
performs for the applause of that audience but rather to have my God-given
voice portray the simplicity and complexity that exists in each corner of my
fabricated sense of that which is defined as music. I wish that my voice join
others that have been expressed here, alongside the very instruments that have
,as tools, portrayed the statements of others, all lead by the conductors that have
bended the time of pieces into shapes which we cannot explain but are rather
drawn to. That is the performer I seek to become."

Although initially failing his last assignment, his teacher came to realize that music is not a subject matter that can be teached but one that can be infinitely explored. That day on, this teacher understood his position not as a teacher or instructor of the word, arts, but rather a student of the performer's final words...

-Christopher "Chrispy AKA Kon" Phiouthong

Monday, January 17, 2011

kidSOUL Debut Performance (Xmas '10)

So below is the first complete thing I have choreographed as a choreographer. It should be noted that I did have to tone down alot of the choreography for the children but I believe if you are into XMAS and don't mind a different presentation of Jesus, you'll enjoy it :)



Check them out below at:
Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/iMusickkVSkidSOUL
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/kidSOULiMusickk
@kidSOULiMusickk

Thursday, January 13, 2011

Inner Thoughts (Not Being Able to Finish Food)

(half a sandwich and some chips left)

Sandwich- haha, you cant finish me, you ate my two brothers but you cant eat me :D

Me- Man, shut up ;.;

Chips- haha, were still here too. Neither your mom, your brother, or YOU, could finish us. HAHA!

Me- (cowers away in a corner)

2 Liter Drink- whatsup b*tch.

The End
xDD