SCORING ON SONG
DEBUT She wrote the song on the eve of her O level exam and ended up scoring an "A" for the paper and a number one hit. "I wrote the song when I was 16 and i had my Human and Social Biology 'O' level exam the next day," recalled local singer Ger, who is actually 24-year-old Geraldine Ho. "I was lying in bed fed-up because I couldn't get the tune right, and I told my mum about it. She told me to pray, so I said a prayer and, after that, it just came to me at once and I wrote the whole song." Not only did she end up with an "A" for her exam, that song, "Special Angel", her debut single is currently number one on the Perfect 10 charts. When asked how she felt about the song hitting the top spot, Ger sad: "it's just a bonus for me. I never expected it to do so well." Although the song - which is featured on the local compilation album "Dazed and Confused" - may sound like a love song to many, it's actually a tribute to two people who meant very much to Ger. "I wrote the song for two people in particular, my late principal, Mrs Mary Margaret Joseph, and my late grandfather, Ho Chow," explained the former St Theresa's Convent student. "The song tells a story, every verse tells how I feel. For example, the second verse talks about the last time I saw my late principal. "It just says the things that I never got to say to them when they were alive.' The chirpy and bubbly fitness instructor also revealed how she wrote her songs: "I usually put myself in other people's shoes and try to feel what they are feeling. "I don't force it out, I just let it come naturally. I usually write songs to remember people by. It's better than gifts because you can never destroy a song." Ger had a headstart in her music career, having learnt how to play the guitar when she was nine. "I learnt how to play the guitar from my uncle, and I'm still at the same three chords, actually," she joked. She also used to sing at family gatherings with her sisters, Jacqueline and Angeline, doing mostly a cappella renditions of popular tunes. if you think you've seen Ger before, it's because she is a national hockey player who has been in the team since she was aged 16 and was on the side which won the gold medal in the 1992 Sea Games. She is still in the national team and will be participating in the coming Games. When asked which she would go for if she had to choose between hockey and music, Ger said that she would choose music. She said: "I love music more than hockey and it was a dream come true for me to release the single." As for the name Ger, she explained: "I figured since I'm known as Gerry in the hockey circle, I would be known as Ger in the music scene. "Also, there is a certain mystery surrounding the name. It's difficult to figure out whether it's a solo artiste or a group." Even though she has a number one song, you will never see Ger all dolled up just for the additional publicity. "I want people to listen to my songs. I want to reach them with my music, " said the Bedok resident. "What's more important is the feeling of the song. Musicians are no products." To date, she has written 18 songs and plans to cut her own album soon. "I hope my music will continue to be well-received after 'Special Angel'," said Ger, who loves all types of music, except heavy metal. She will be performing at the official opening of The Heeren on June 14. "Dazed and Confused" is out at CD stores.
G-e-r.org | Official Site of Ger's Debut Album On My Own |
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