Stories by Noella Choi

Music Video!

Noella — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 04:38:11 +0000

I’m happy to say that the EP is chugging along. Today, We filmed the music video for the title track! I can’t wait to share it. But all in good time. Until then, here are a few photos.

Me!

Jocelyn and the really big lens.

The evening look.

The reward at the end of the day.

Kaitlin’s Song (Coming Home)

Noella — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 14:19:02 +0000

Very few of us are this selfless. Kaitlin Boyda was 16 when she was diagnosed with a terminal cancer. When the Children’s Wish Foundation asked her what her wish was, instead of using it for herself, she donated it to build a well for children in Uganda. Since then, many have heard about this and have continued to make donations in her name. Recently, Kaitlin’s mom and Compassion Canada visited Uganda where the first well from her wish was built.

I heard about Kaitlin from my friend, Wayne Young, who personally knew her. He was so moved by her story, he decided to keep her story alive through song. He wrote and produced a song called Kaitlin’s Song (Coming Home) featuring Hello Bella and Phao. And in the first day of release, the song was #1 on the iTunes Inspirational chart! All proceeds from the sales of the song goes towards Kaitlin’s Wish.

Even though Kaitlin has since passed on, her dream and legacy is still alive. Help spread the word or make an iTunes purchase. You can also make a donation directly to Compassion Canada at www.compassion.ca/kaitlinslegacy.

Music happenings

Noella — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 01:24:20 +0000

I really suck at blogging. I just realized the last entry was New Years. So much has been happening. The EP is well underway. Almost all the recording part is done. Most of the record is now in the hands of my pal and amazing Producer/Mixer/Engineer Wayne Young. He’s begun mixing it, and I can’t wait to hear the finished product.

What else? Oh, I’ll be filming a music video this month for the title track. And I’ll be doing some video blogs leading up to the release of the album! So stay tuned. Follow me on Twitter: @noellachoi. I’m too addicted to it! Or “like” my “Facebook page.”

So get ready! Lots to come.

Next Year, 2012

Noella — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 22:03:51 +0000

It’s been an interesting year to say the least. Creatively, I’ve been expanding. I started getting into film photography. I’ve continued to grow as a designer and loving it more by the minute. And on the music front, I’ve started working on a new EP!

It’s been 4-5 years since my last record and it felt really great to be writing something for myself instead of for the necessity of work. I’ve got big plans for the year ahead and I hope you can be a part of it.

Next year is going to be great! Here’s to an amazing 2012. Happy New Year!

~Noella

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGg6-ZtZ-Uw

Meet Movembear!

Noella — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 02:49:39 +0000

Hi everyone! Meet Movembear, a creation by my friends and I who can’t physically grow a moustache but still wanted to support Movember and prostate cancer research. Movembear lives on a giant whiteboard and will be growing a mean stache!

Follow Movembear’s journey and help raise money for prostate cancer research by donating: http://mobro.co/movembear

You can also “Like” Movembear on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Movembear

Fuzzy wuzzy was a bear,

He shaved a lot and had no hair.

In November the shaving stops,

He hopes the ‘stache he grows is tops!

Help us spread the word. Thanks!

Photo Art Series

Noella — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 02:51:15 +0000

I wanted to experiment and try something new. I went through some photos I had taken and played with them in Illustrator and Photoshop. This was the result.

Jenny and Allen Wedding

Noella — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 22:15:11 +0000

Congratulations to Jenny and Allen on their wedding! I had the pleasure of taking pictures of the beautiful couple around Toogood Pond in Unionville. The outdoor ceremony took place at Shangri-La in Markham. Here are some pictures. Congrats again!

Happy Victoria Day! New video: Temptation Waits (Garbage cover)

Noella — Tue, 24 May 2011 02:14:31 +0000

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlVGPfU5X7I

I am absolutely in love with my new guitar! Love. Love. Love.

“First Day of My Life” – Bright Eyes cover

Noella — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 16:30:46 +0000

Hope everyone is having an awesome long weekend so far! I know it’s been a long while since my last update. Anyway, I finally recorded a new cover song. I hope you like it! Happy weekend!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JiLj9L3JGwQ

First Day of My Life (Bright Eyes cover) by noellachoi

Buffy the Sheet Music

Noella — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 23:07:37 +0000

It’s pretty incredible. After all this time, people still track me down and ask whether I can send them the Buffy Sheet Music I had arranged. Buffy was a huge part of my life back then. Not only is it my favourite TV show ever, but the music had a big impact on me. I used what I learned in Orchestration class to recreate midi files and transcribed the scores. Yup. I was that obsessed. But in a way it really helped.

Anyway, I’ve decided to put them up on my site for anyone who wish to download it. If you perform it, play it, make a video and throw it on youtube, send me a link! I’d love to hear it.

BUFFY THE SHEET MUSIC

** No copyright infringement intended. I do not own the music. **