Inspired.

Being inspired and having the ability to inspire are distinctly two different concepts altogether. Few people possess the latter, while many have misunderstood the meaning and implication of the former, therefore allowing a fleeting moment of passion wither into yet another unfulfilled resolution.

I know for sure Charlie Lim is one of those people who inspires.

I watched him perform live for the first time last night at library@esplanade and was completely blown away. I've heard so much about his talent, listened to his songs on YouTube, knew he was one of the acts in Mosaic Music Festival 2014, but nothing really exemplifies the man's ingenuity for me like last night's performance. It was truly magical. Every second of his performance indicated the enormous amount of hours and effort that went into perfecting his craft.

It wasn't till lately that I realised Singapore is brimming with crazily talented people. The other two acts last night - Samantha Rui and HubbaBubbas - were equally incredible. I've first caught Samantha's performance when she was showcased with Gentle Bones at the Esplanade concourse. I was so mesmerised by the mellow acoustic voice this girl produced. Then there's HubbaBubbas with their pop rhythm and sensibilities which I first discovered when they performed at Bugis on the Taylor Swift Red Tour bus - the trio that had my feet tapping and grooving.

I wished for more nights like these, where there is good music, silent appreciation and genuine feelings. No, it was more than that. It was everything from sensory trance to mental liberation to anatomical tension. Surely there was more. It is something layered with complexities yet delivered in such a simple way and with uncomplicated intentions. I try to find a word for this feeling; out-of-the-world? Enchanting? Music.

Yes, it was music.