Who wants to be my guitar hero?

December 28 (Friday)
“Playing a guitar is a lot of fun. It’s like beating and hitting your drum” (From the Ramon Bautista Show… not sure with the 2nd line)

Feeling so lazy, even if I need to do a lot of school works I decided to dream of myself playing a guitar. Then I browse my Rock Nation Song hits and I saw the guitar chords. Then I get a paper and draw 5 horizontal lines and 6 diagonal lines. Then I imagined that as my guitar. Yes, I’m really looked stupid with that but I don’t care because I really wanted to play guitar. I’m learning via air guitar how to play “Huwag mo nang Itanong” by eraserheads thinking that it is easy. With only a number of chords. Then D and G major muna. Tapos tinignan ko sa guitar chords. Actually kahit konti may guitar experience na ako at my 4th year high school. Where my classmates and schoolmates bring their guitars and play with it during recess or lunch breaks. Kaso I’m confused about the open and dead string. Pano ba yun? Nagagawa ko yung D and G major but I’m but I’m not sure kung tama. Grrr… wala kasing mag tuturo sa akin… wanna help? Anyone out there? hahaha

Tomorrow I will search online what is open and dead string or catch Ramon Bautista show… sabi nga ni Ramon “Playing a guitar is a lot of fun”

Reunion, under construction?

"Sumasakit ang ulo ko kakaisip sa'yo"

I never felt this certain feeling before. Something in me tells that ereaserheads reunion is on the way. Why is that? Because I’ve seen some symptoms that the reunion will imminent. First, the real reason of the break up was identified. I think it’s around 2005 when Diane Ventura was interviewed at PULP magazine. (If you haven’t heard about it click) Then I read at a song hits that when someone asked Ely who is the closest band to them he said The Dawn. Then when Ely had a heart attack, Marcus and Buddy didn’t hesitate to support him. So with that lumalaki yung chance that the reunion will happen. But Raymund is the only one who is not in the whole Ely scene. I mean, he didn’t go at LIVEly, at the hospital or they even didn’t talk to each other. Well now hindi pa rin ata nangyayari yun. Pero the fact that the Ely, Raymund, Marcus and Buddy seen in one roof is (14th NU Rock Awards) a huge improvement to this whole brouhaha.

Sana kasama ko sila ng nag Life in the Spirit Seminar. Hehehe… there you will know how to forgive and forget the sins that someone did to you. You will also learn to ask for forgiveness. My point is, it is almost 5years and counting since the break-up happened. Then how many years yung friendship? Nakakalungkot isipin na sa isang hindi pag kakaunawaan natapos ang lahat. Limited lang ang buhay ng tao, kailangan mag kapatawaran na. Pero it’s still up to them. I can’t do anything if they still stick on the decision na mag imagine na lang tayo na magyari ang reunion nay un. Yeah I know that I said let’s move on to this things. Pero you can’t blame me on wanting this to happen since I’m too young when those things happened. Kahit 1 night lang, kahit 1 kanta nga lang eh… basta ma experience ko ang na experience mga tao dati, to see eraserheads together. Pagkatapos nun, kanya kanya na lang ulit.

Band Review

I’m here to tell what happened in the year 2007 in case you are not here, or just lazy to know in our own music scene. I will concentrate more about the band scene. O.k. so let’s get it on.

The OPM Band scene is not that strong unlike 2006. International artist are taking over the OPM Band scene once again. A lot of foreign artist went here mostly on the 2^nd to 4^th quarter of the year like Fall Out Boy, Josh Groban, Baby Face, Baby Bash, Beyoncé, Akon, Click 5 and others that I don’t know and don’t remember. Last year there were number of songs that were running to be the Song of The Year that came from a band like “Narda”, Sugod” and “Bitiw”. These songs are really popular that every human being here in the Philippines knows how to sing. But now I can’t think of a band song that is so famous. Maybe there is but I can’t accept it. o.k. I guess CallaLilly (don’t know the correct spelling) songs are popular. But “Don’t Matter”, and “Beautiful Girl” are songs that every people in various ages and shapes knows.

Why is that? Maybe because 2007 is the year of disbanding, leaving and misunderstanding of band members. This year is not really good for the bands. The most notable band that undergoes on that situation is Rivermaya. Rico Blanco decided to leave the band and pursue other things out of the music scene. He is a huge lost for OPM. But that’s not yet the end of the leaving members of the band it is just the start of it. Clem Castro of Orange and Lemons was kick out of the band. He also contributes a lot in the music of the band. But after that, Orange and Lemons decided to disband due to musical differences. Duncan Ramos and Vince Alaras left Southborder. Unlike Orange and Lemons Southborder still continues the life of the band with Jay Durias taking over the fronting the band. Bogs Jugo of Pupil also left his band. Independent bands were also included here in the Band brouhaha, Dicta License and Narda disbanded. But when someone leaves someone will come. Jayson Fernandez replaced Rico Blanco and Wendell Garcia for Bogs Jugo.

Revivals are still hot as hell. Like KaminAPOmuna Ulit, We Stand Alone together and other albums by bossa nova artist, and solo performers. On album sales I can’t still understand why Willie Revillame, Sitti or other bossa nova artist gained Gold or worse Platinum award than Pupil, Up dharma Down, Urbandub and other good bands.

SinoSikat?, Urbandub, Kastigo, Jeepney Joyride, 6cyclemind, Pupil, Stonefree, Rivermaya, Moonstar88 were just the few bands that released an album for this year.

Some notable events happened like Kjwan won in the 1^st Ikon contest beating other contestants in different countries and were held on Malaysia. Chicosci also joined a contest competing with other bands from other countries. I don’t know if it is notable but Macoy Fundales of the late Orange and Lemons joined Pinoy Big Brother. Different bands unite to have a fund raising event for Ely Buendia after his Heart Attack.

There are also bands that are popular in the previous years but now it seems they are struggling. Like Rocksteddy, Hale, Barbie Almalbis, Cueshe, Kitchie Nadal, Brownman Revival. They are all released there songs but it is quite a flop.

So over all even if it the band scene is not that good if you talk about popularity unlike previous years, for me it doesn’t matter because their music what matters most sumikat man o hindi. But after everything, I know you will agree that it is the year of “Papaya”.

Cinderella time

Nov. 29 (Thursday)

“Totoy Wag kang magpagabi baka humandusay ka dyan sa tabi…”


After the standoff at Makati, they decided to implement curfew, from 12:00-5:00 am. I heard that the last time it was applied was at Martial Law. I got scared at first because I thought Martial law will be implementing again. I heard lots of sad stories about that. Anyways, I agreed on having curfew. With that, I think crimes and accidents will be lesser. But I know that it can affect taxi, jeepney drivers, 24/7 stores and all of those people who has job at night. Having curfew means less gimik and more staying at home which means lesser bad things can happened maybe with curfew the percentage of having premarital sex and teenage pregnancies will be lower.

What do you think?

Winners at 14TH NU ROCK AWARDS

BEST NEW ARTIST:

Hilera


VOCALIST OF THE YEAR:


Kat Agarrado of Sinosikat?



GUITARIST OF THE YEAR:


Ira Cruz of Bamboo


BASSIST OF THE YEAR:

Nathan Azarcon of Bamboo


DRUMMER OF THE YEAR:

Vic Mercado of Bamboo

Mark Escueta of Rivermaya



BEST LIVE ACT:

Bamboo


IN THE RAW AWARD:

Reklamo

SONG OF THE YEAR:

"WILL YOU EVER LEARN" by Typecast


ARTIST OF THE YEAR:

Bamboo


ALBUM OF THE YEAR:

"MOONLANE GARDENS" by Orange & Lemons

BEST ALBUM PACKAGING:


Sarah Gaugler and Clementine for Moonlane Gardens of Orange & Lemons


PRODUCER OF THE YEAR:

Lourd and Francis De Veyra for Tangina Mo Ang Dami Nagugutom Sa Mundo Fashionista Ka Pa Rin by Radioactive Sago Project


BEST MUSIC VIDEO

"DVD-X" of Sandwich (Directed by Marie Jamora)

LISTENER’S CHOICE:

Bamboo

HALL OF FAME

Mike and Angelo Villegas

14th NU Rock Awards nominees

BEST NEW ARTIST:

1. Hilera

2. Sinosikat?

3. Giniling Festival

4. Hardboiledeggz

5. Salamin

6. Wake Up Your Seatmate

VOCALIST OF THE YEAR:

1. Bamboo Mañalac of Bamboo

2. Miggy Chavez of Chicosci

3. Steve Badiola of Typecast

4. Ebe Dancel of Sugarfree

5. Kat Agarrado of Sinosikat?

6. Marc Abaya of Kjwan

GUITARIST OF THE YEAR:

1. Mong Alcaraz of Chicosci

2. Ira Cruz of Bamboo

3. Mike Elgar of Rivermaya

4. Boogie Romero of Kjwan

5. Steve Badiola of Typecast

6. Junji Lerma of Radioactive Sago Project

BASSIST OF THE YEAR:

1. Nathan Azarcon of Bamboo

2. Carlos Calderon of Chicosci

3. Japs Sergio of Rivermaya

4. Francis De Veyra of Radioactive Sago Project

5. Ivan Garcia of Hilera

DRUMMER OF THE YEAR:

1. Vic Mercado of Bamboo

2. Melvin Macatiag of Typecast

3. Joel Salvador of Chicosci

4. Mark Escueta of Rivermaya

5. Chris Cantada of Spongcola

BEST LIVE ACT:

1. Bamboo

2. Chicosci

3. Typecast

4. Kjwan

5. Radioactive Sago Project

6. Jeepney Joyride

7. Hilera

IN THE RAW AWARD:

1. Subsscapular

2. Teenage Hero

3. Kastigo

4. Sutil

5. Reklamo

SONG OF THE YEAR:

1. "WILL YOU EVER LEARN" by Typecast

2. "CHICOSCI VAMPIRE SOCIAL CLUB" by Chicosci

3. "TATSULOK" by Bamboo

4. "SALA" by Pupil

5. "TURNING MY SAFETY OFF" by Sinosikat?

6. "SUNDO" by Imago

7. "DVD X" by Sandwich

ARTIST OF THE YEAR:

1. Bamboo

2. Chicosci

3. Typecast

4. Kjwan

5. Sugarfree

6. Radioactive Sago Project

ALBUM OF THE YEAR:

1. "WE STAND ALONE TOGETHER" by Bamboo

2. "EVERY MOSS AND COBWEB" by Typecast

3. "TANGINA MO ANG DAMING NAGUGUTOM SA MUNDO FASHIONISTA KA PA RIN" by Radioactive Sago Project

4. "TALA-ARAWAN" by Sugarfree

5. "MOONLANE GARDENS" by Orange & Lemons

6. "2STEPMARV" by Kjwan

BEST ALBUM PACKAGING:

1. Inksurge.com for Twilight of Hale

2. Paolo Lim for Isang Ugat, Isang Dugo of Rivermaya

3. Sarah Gaugler and Clementine for Moonlane Gardens of Orange & Lemons

4. Inksurge.com for Tala-arawan of Sugarfree

PRODUCER OF THE YEAR

1. Bamboo and Angee Rozul for We Stand Alone Together of Bamboo

2. Typecast for Every Moss And Cobweb by Typecast
3. Lourd and Francis De Veyra for Tangina Mo Ang Dami Nagugutom Sa Mundo Fashionista Ka Pa Rin by Radioactive Sago Project
4. Robert Javier and Jonathan Ong for Moonlane Gardens by Orange & Lemons
5. Robin Rivera for Tala-arawan by Sugarfree
6. Angee Rozul and Kjwan for 2step Marv of Kjwan

BEST MUSIC VIDEO

1. "DVD-X" of Sandwich (Directed by Marie Jamora)

2. "FRAILTY'' of Urbandub (Directed by Pancho Esguerra and Bluerain Media)

3. "KUNG AYAW MO NA SA AKIN" by Sugarfree (Directed by Marie Jamora)

4. "LOVETEAM" of Itchyworms (Directed by Marie Jamora)

5. "PROBINSYANA" of Bamboo (Directed by Pancho Esguerra)

6. "SUNDO" of Imago (Directed by Marie Jamora)

7. "WILL YOU EVER LEARN" of Typecast (Directed by Pedring Lopez

Super Sweet 18

“Makuha ka sa tingin. Masyado ng mahangin. Pasaway ka talaga”

I watched Super Sweet 16. I’ve seen some of the episodes and I want to react on it. The show gives you an idea about teens in Unite States. Like if they want to have a party, they will make sure that it’s the best among the parties that you will attend or attended. Another is American teens are really brat. All of the girls show the following characteristics:

+Spoiled Brat
+Disrespectful
+impatient
+self centered
+Liberated

Why? In what I saw the girls treat their moms like their maid. As in they shout at them, pinapahiya in front of many people and not saying “po” and “opo”. Hehehe…
And did you see their clothes? it seems they will post for FHM. Did you see them dance? It seems they are ago-go dancers. I saw one episode, where I think she and her mother is a Filipina (parang bisaya pa nga eh). I thought they will set apart from those girls in the Super Sweet 16 show. But they were the same. May halo na kasi.

Here in the Philippines, the average families usually celebrate the big party on 1st, 7th and 18th birthday. Yung debut sa atin ay very elegant and family oriented. Like 18 gifts, candles, etc… I don’t know if they have debut there. then ang catch nung party sa kanila is their party should be the best among the rest, yung you’ll be proud that you rode in a horse as an entrance to your party etc. here basta maging masaya yung celebrant and of course the guest din.

if i am not mistaken ito yung girl na i think half noypi

Kung hindi ninyo maitatanong eh I will be pa next age (as what Dj Ramon and Dj Tado usually say on their show), I mean I’ll be 18 on January. I’m not excited because of the party. Wala naman talagang party, because I don’t like that. sana may event on January like a big concert then dun na lang mag celebrate or something. I’m quite excited because I’ll be 18 and means a lot of responsibilities will throw in my way. At my age, pwede na din akong makulong, pwede na kong pumunta sa Octoberfest, sa mga pang 18 na place, bars, movie house, ngeeek… hehhee. I’ll be step closer to the future.

Ang bagong bokalista ng Banda ng Bayan

“Tara sumama umawit ka… bigyan natin ng boses ang musika.. Sama-sama tayo, walang iwanan”

Last October 24 the final for Bagong Liwanag- the search for the new member of Rivermaya was held at Music Museum. I wasn’t there, because it’s invitational and I’m not invited.

The finalists are Hans and Jayson. Actually they are my bet. I didn’t post something here but I posted at the mailing list of Rivermaya that I’m rooting for them and at that time they are still more contestants.

Then last Sunday I learned that Hans and Jayson will the contender for the finals. Then I think if who among the two will win. I guess it’s Jayson I told to myself. Why? Hans is more handsome than him but Jayson is taller. Ang babaw ba? Yung view point ko kasi it’s better for the band to get a taller guy. I mean kahit height na lang ng former vocalist yung makuha. The voice quality is there naman. Siguro kailangan lang talaga ihasa pa kasi he is 18 years old pa lang. many changes still will go along his way. From the start of the show pa lang when they picked Hans and Jayson I could see sa judges na si Lizza Nakpil, Francis Reyes and Louie Talan na gusto nila yung dalawa. Pero at first they have second thoughts because Jayson is 18 years old pa lang and still studying. They asked him if ever he will win will he continue his studies and he said yes.

So now Jayson won. Congratulations. Parte ka ng Banda ng Bayan for just over a month!! I hope that he will prove that he is chosen to be part of the legendary Rivermaya. you are destined to be part of the band.

The ka-ADIKan in me…

“Nanay mo adik, Tatay mo adik, Boyfriend mo adik…”

Best word that can describe me… ADIK. Hehehehe… I’m not the usual addict. I mean I am not a drug user, smoker, drinker or anything. Pero even if I don’t do those things, I act as if I use drugs or whatever. Hehehe…

I like to talk about random things.

I concur with what I heard on the radio. The dj said that “di mo kasalanan na mahirap ka pero kasalanan mo kung mamatay ka ng mahirap”. How poor is poor? Being poor can also be shown on different aspects not only being financially or materially poor but other things like spiritually poor, socially poor, intellectually poor, and economically poor.

Those who are economically deprived:
+Land tillers
+Fisherman
+Scavengers

Those who are deprived of fundamental political, cultural or religious rights:
+Cultural minority
+The so called “political prisoners”
+Religious minorities

They are just few examples of what is poor. At our Theology, Lay Apostolate and NSTP I had chance to know and interact with those who are called “poor”. It’s a wake up call for me to comprehend that I am very fluky to have this kind of life. Yes, I am lucky I’m able to eat 3 times a day, go to an exclusive school and so forth. But it also frustrates me that even if I have this kind of life I am not able to help the les fortunate people. Well I kind of help them by praying every night. This is how my prayer goes “Sana ang mayaman tumulong sa mahirap at ang mahirap ay yumaman”. Haha wasak!!. Pero tama naman eh. Those who are “rich”, it means rich spiritually, emotionally, socially etc, they could help those who are “poor”.

Being poor are not hindrance to success.
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Bakit walang ROCHESTRA? Bwiset!! Nagkaroon na ng 2 bakit walang kasunod?... leche!!

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Natapos ang Octoberfest na hindi ako nakakapunta leche!!... well pipol of the philippines pa lang ako... hehehe

Disbanded: Dicta License

“sabay nating saluhin anuman ang itapon ng bukas sa atin…”

I just heard the news at MyxNews. I admire the band because they write patriotic, nationalistic songs that bands usually disregard to write about. According to the news it’s not a bad break-up. And that’s good news. But I don’t know if it’s true. I mean, we really don’t know what the real thing in this world is. for Pochoy na kamukha ni Paolo Bidiones… hope that you will not stop making songs or singing songs… sila pala yung next na nag disband... who is next again?

To be safe is to be unsafe

“Close your eyes dry your tears coz’ everything seems unclear you will be safe here”

I really hate the Glorietta bombing. Now, my mother is not letting me to go to malls, gigs, and any places that are crowded. I believe that whatever happens to you is according to God’s will. Yes, I am the one who decides what I do, but some other elements that are included are in God’s hand I guess. I have a limited time here on earth. I want to enjoy it. I also believe that if it’s my time then so be it. God is the one who made my life and He has the right to end it if He thinks my journey is over.
If you think about it there is no such thing as safe place. You’ve heard the Korean guy who killed his classmates at their classroom. You know about bombings in the church, malls, banks, market anywhere… if you think you are safe in your home, well think again. Your LPG gas could explode anytime, you may have short circuit, terrorist will attack you, and anything could happen to you even bizarre things. Well, we could prevent it. Like the old saying says “prevention is better than cure” and “an apple a day keeps the doctor away”. Hmm… disregard the last one.

Unexpected things make life more exhilarating expedition.

What's going on?

“Mother mother too many dying… You’ve got to find a way to bring some love hidden there… War is not the answer”

I feel lucky and kind of having 2nd life. I am supposed to go to Glorietta after going to school to buy some clothes. I didn’t go because my friends decided to not go to school. so hindi na din ako umalis. Then at 1:30 pm sumabog ang Glorietta 2. if you think about it maybe at this time I’m not here writing about this. Now I’m scared going to Glorietta. Last week I went there for almost 2 times. It really scares me. awoooh!!

Because of this I realized that I have some things to do. I mean I didn’t die or get wounded there because it’s not yet my time and I still have some work to do. I need to do my mission… to save the earth from the forces of evil…



As of this moment there are about 8 casualties and about 80, more or less which are wounded. The cause is still not known. They tell it’s because of LPG gas, some says it’s a bomb. Then a while a go I also heard about some suicide bombers, etc, etc…

What’s going on?

I don’t know…

Wild Life

Album Title: Wild Life
Label: Sony BMG
Album Artist: Pupil
Content: 12 tracks
Price: 285 bucks

Review:

“Wild Life” is the 2nd album of Pupil. The album kicks off with “Fin” with Dianne Ventura singing on that song. A 1:21 minutes long. Wonder why so short. She improved with her singing style. I think the song is for Ely were we all know suffered heart attack early last year. If Ely wrote “Dianetic” for her now it’s her time to sing and write a song for him. I like the line “I found the missing piece in you at last”. I hope I will find the missing piece to complete me. Anyways very ironic kasi 1st song then ang title Fin. Then “Matador”. I like the drum beats and Diane’s extra at the last part. Yeah!! “Monobloc”. Medyo nakaka intrigue yung line na “ililigtas sa mga buwaya”. If I’m not mistaken crocodiles pang metaphor sa taong selfish. Wonder who Ely is pertaining the line to. maganda yung message ng song it’s facing the future with your loved one. Si ely ang nagsulat so I assume that in the song he faced different problems with his life and perhaps love life din (nakita ko sa song) and how lucky Ely is. “ano pa ang hahanapin lahat na ay sa akin” then “Here I go again”. Ang lupet ng bagskan ng instruments. Rock na rock I should say. Despite what happened Ely is here again performing. Then “Talon” by Yan. Catchy siya unlike yung songs niya from the 1st album. And ito yung pinaka favorite ko from his songs. he proves that he could be the vocalist. O.k. yung voice niya pati yung songwriting pwede na talaga siyang mag front man of a band. Dumidikit sa utak ko yung lines and yung tono. “Sumasabay” by Dok and Day Cabuhat is my least favorite song from others. Maybe because I love “Dulo ng Dila” so much that I wanted him to write a song like that. but of course hindi pwedeng puro ganun. “Animal Lover” nung nariinig ko parang Mongols ba ito? Then “Teacher’s Pet” I like the idea of letting Eon sings at the last part. ang cute!!! Yung song I could say is a very child friendly song. madali lang din mamemorize. I heard sabi nila marami silang fans na kids so ayos to. “Sala” by Pupil. I really like this sooooo much!! yung song is about the reality that “mundo ay puno ng sala”. Then “Disconnection Notice” wala… LUPET!! Ely really knows what a good song is or how to create one. Ang lupet kasi kakaiba yung idea na magsulat tungkol sa pag di bayad ng kuryente or anything. Pero may iba pang meaning yung song. parang whether you like it or not parang kailangan mong gawin mga bagay bagay. Pagkatapos ng very upbeat song nagpaka slow naman si Ely with “Bato”. Ely is flexible and versatile. He can do anything that people surely like. Then “Set Me Apart”. Back to the, if I could say normal sound of Pupil.

The album once again is very good. Although at first I told to myself parang sayang ata pera ko. Pero when I give it a try malupet talaga. Yung theme maybe some are ordinary pero nalagyan nila ng twist or added the Pupil style. Ngayon medyo na de-determine ko na yung sound nila. Wala na yung E-heads sound like some people say tungkol sa 1st album. Yung Mongols medyo nandun pa rin. There’s nothing wrong since parang Mongols parin less Bogs and Jerome. Pero konti lang din. I also realize that ely really knows what songs people will love. Like now they are out with “Sala” as their single yun yung isa sa mga songs na medyo crowd friendly plus “Disconnection Notice”. Pero kahit meron siyang ability na ganun hindi niya nillubos lubos. And that’ what I like about them they are here not really because of popularity but because they want just to play and share their music.

Who will like it?People that are open-minded about music.Best among the rest:“Sala”, “Disconnection Notice” for it’s up beat and disco feel, “Teacher’s Pet” and “Monobloc”.

Album Sleeve:
I didn’t like it that much unlike on “Beautiful Machines” but the songs occupies what it lacks.

Rating:
4 rock stars out of 5

Disband: OnL

“Coz’ this angel has flown away from me…”

Last Sep.30 Orange and Lemons finally call it quits. They say that it’s because of musical differences. You will let me believe it? Well…. I think it’s the safest way if you are to ask why you disbanded. I heard a rumor or gossip that Macoy and Clem is an item. Then they broke up, that’s why pati ang band. I don’t believe yet but I think it’s possible. But let us leave it and talk about their music instead. Orange and Lemons had been around for quite some time. Their 2^nd single became platinum (tama ba?) and created some hits. Now out with their 3^rd album Moonlane gardens and just released their 1^st single “Ang Katulad mong Walang Katulad” tapos na ang lahat para sa OnL.

I am not a fan but I don’t hate them either. What happened to our music biz… andaming nawala… wonder who’s next?

Letter from the ManagementOrange and Lemons Disbandmentas posted in the official ONL egroup

Orange and Lemons has disbanded. The band's parting of ways became official last September 29, 2007. The letter of disbandment was agreed upon and accepted by band manager Bong Baluyot of No Seat Affair! and the band Orange and Lemons.Signed by Mcoy, Clem, JM and Ace, the letter of disbandment stated "We finally decided to disband due to individual and musical differences with each other. This decision is collectively made and approved by all of us and thus, seek pre-termination of artist contract."The disbandment letter was accepted and approved by their record company - Universal Records- and they also released their official statement regarding this matter.Orange and Lemons' has come to a sudden end just when the song "Fade" is being played in some radio stations. "Fade" is the final single from the album Moonlane Gardens to be released by Universal Records.Orange and Lemons' latest and last album Moonlane Gardens is still available in all record stores nationwide.Mcoy, Clem, JM and Ace now have their own career plans and are hoping for their friends' continued support.To all the fans, friends and families of the band, we all thank you for all the support you have given us.

Bagong Sem

“Bagong liwanag…”

Another semester had passed and another yet to come. I got some chills down at my spine because of the possibility to take my Accounting 2. I dropped it last year and I didn’t take any summer because I need a break from all the hurt that my Accounting subject brought to me. I am not used of having low grades. It’s not being arrogant ha. No matter what, whether I like it or not, I need to go back to my Accounting 2 and hopefully this time I will learn a lot.

I will pray to all the saints just to be successful this time. It sounds absurd or desperate but I did something wrong so I must take some actions. I think I need some dose of Pupil to give some adrenalin rush. hahaha labo!! Ayos pala yung ma sad straight English… hahaha

GIG-GOLO

“Magsasaya ang lahat magsasayaw ang lahat…”

While I am writing this, I’m still in daze. Why? I watched Pupil’s gig at Robinson Manila. Mind you it’s not my first time to watch the gig of Pupil but it’s my first time to watch them perform their new songs from the album “Wild Life”. Last day of exams and what an excellent way to end my 1st sem is to watch a Pupil gig at Robinson Manila. I went alone to let me realize things about myself and surroundings (mag soul searching daw sa gig) Umalis ako sa bahay ng mga 2:40 p.m. atat ba? Hindi kasi I lied to my mom telling her that I’ll go back to school then go to Rob. The truth is I went straight to Rob. Nag LRT lang ako. Bumaba ako sa Pedro Gil. Galling pala ako sa Libertad. I’m not used to go to Robinson na commute because when my friends and I go there we usually ride on cab kasi mas tipid sa amin galling kami from school (Isko). Pero pag uwi LRT ko. Naligaw ako!! It took me almost 1 hour to find Robinson. Imagine nakaabot ako sa Leon Guinto St. malapit na sa school namin. Kung ano-ano na nadaanan ko. Like PGH, PCU, tapos yung mga clinic.

Atrium


Dumating sa point that I want to go back home than asking directions. Asking something is not really my thing (kahit sa school). I didn’t ask for directions but mag 4:00 na so I asked the girl vendor. Then she told me go straight ahead. And alas!! Nakita ko na yung UP. alam ko na kung papaano. Medyo mahaba pang lakaran. Siguro over-all naka 1km ako sa paglalakad. (baka hindi lang). Buying Pupil’s cd is the entrance to the gig. Then when I’m there I realized I left my “Wild Life” c.d. shit!! I don’t know if can still enter kung dinala ko man yung c.d. pero siguro mapag-uusapan naman. Naiinis talaga ako. Then nung nagkalakad ako when I looked at my left I saw Yan and Wendell. Not sure if Dok and Ely were also there. na star struck ako. Partida di pa face to face. I also realized that mas gwapo si Yan kaysa Yael (Crush ko si Yael ha. Then I saw the poster and it’s stated mga 5:00 pa. So went there somewhere. But when I saw that parami na ng parami ang tao sa gilid pumunta na ako. Matagal bago nag simula, pero kung tutuusin hindi masyado matagal kasi mga 5:30 something nagsimula medyo maaga lang talaga yung mga tao pumunta. So tagal naming naghintay pero the good thing is they were playing “Sala” my current LSS. Talagang in one day 10 times ko pinakikinggan yan. Pang patanggal asar yung pag play ng “Sala” for me. mga 20 times ata pinatutog. Yung nasa gilid ko asar na asar na. then enter the fab four.

Nung ini-introduce na from Wendel, dok, Yan then talagang nagging wild na nung si Ely na. so sinong nagsabing laso na si Ely? about the crowd half adults half teenagers. Parang mas marami nga adults eh. Yung adult mga ka age ni Ely siguro. Merong iba na they are watching, out of curiosity lang or because of Ely lang. but for me my intension is to hear Pupil live performing new songs from “Wild Life” album so parang plus na lang kung magkaroon ng chance to sign my album. What I also notice is Ms. Day and I don’t know kung sino yun, yung nagbebenta ng pupil pins, they are really supporting Pupil, by, for example playing songs talagang nag he-head bang sila. What I am trying to say is these guys are always with Pupil, so it means they are always watching them perform so ang gandang tignan na with that gig todo support sila.

Oh Romeo!!
Ely wowed the audience
Sumasabay sa bagong gupit!!

weeh!!

First song they performed was “Nasaan Ka” from Beautiful Machines. Parang warm up song. Then “Monobloc”. Maganda yung reception ng tao dun sa song because maybe of the title. It’s unique. Tapos si Dok “Sumasabay”. I like how Dok sings because he is singing with his eyes close. Feel na feel. Then si Yan naman with “Talon”. This is my favorite song of Yan sa lahat ng kinanta niya from 1st and 2nd album. Then “Disconnection Notice.” I really like this upbeat song. then Ely, while playing guitars is parang dancing by moving his shoulders. Astig. Then “Set Me Apart”. Medyo nawa si Ely sa chorus kasi ang lakas ng tunog ng guitars and drums pero nakabawi naman eh. Then last song na dapat kaso people was asking for more. Yan asked ely kung pwede pa. then they perform “Pare Ko” since matagal din daw kami naghintay and we stayed watching them. Nakakatindig ng balahibo talaga. They made “Pare Ko” as if it’s from Pupil. Kung di mo alam ang E-heads masasabi mong sa kanila talaga galling. Parang yung orig song nun is slow na pop ngayon rock na rock. Then sigawan din nung unang banat ng 1st line. Matagal ko na ding di siya naririnig kumanta nun. Then “Sala”. My favorite song pero mas maganda pa rin pag live.

I enjoyed the gig because each member has their own style. Wendell, the drummer is all out playing his drums that the hi-hat, cymbals etc. ay muntik ng matanggal. Partida diba medyo acoustic ang binabanatan niya. Then si Dok, cool and papikit pikit style. Si yan yung nag li-lead meaning leading people what to do. Like put your hands in the air while clapping, pumunta sa harapan etc. tsaka joke time. Natawa ako nung kinamusta niya yung nasa taas tapos baka puro puyo na lang yung nakikita nila. Then si Ely steady na tahimik pero rock and roll. Serious din. Pero ang astig ng pag perform niya. Yung pupil steady lang pero todo rock and roll.

Now I therefore conclude that Pupil is one of the best bands in the Philippines. At hindi pa at never ma lalaos si Ely.

Last Song Syndrome for this year

“Coz’ the last song syndrome here, Is your voice I hear…”

Ito yung mga songs na nalagay sa lss for the month ko or basta na adik ako ng sobra...

~~+Sundo by Imago sa media player ko 6 ang play count niya pero di pa kasama yung count sa mp3 ko plus yung pagkanta ko pa nito. I am really glad Imago made another ballad like this. I hope they lesser the “Tara Let’s” kind of song, although it’s also good but Imago is known and best in nice lyrics and ballad kind of music.

~~+Rebound by Silent Sanctuary may 10 play count siya and the same thing sa sundo and other songs will follow hindi kasama yung sa mp3, cds… for me sa album ito yung best song nila. I like how they incorporate their fondness of playing basketball to a song about a relationship.

~~+Call Center by Cambio they are back!! May 6 play count. I heard na may bad comments about the song. kasi parang sa song pinag tyatyagaan niya lang magtrabaho dun sa call center… pero ayos to!!

~~+Lss by Stonefree ito yung pinakagusto kong kanta from them. I think maganda yung album nilang delorean from the first one. May 13 play count

~~+So Blue by SinoSikat? I’m really glad I learned about their music. I am not into soul but yung goal ni Kat is to bring the soul out of every one and eventually na capture niya yung sa akin. ang astig niya for doing that and for knowing that konti lang ang may gusto sa soul…11 play count

~~+Sala by Pupil may 12 play count na siya and napaka fresh niya palang sa media player ko. Talagang ito yung song na sa isang araw mga more than 5 times ko pinapakinggan sa mp3, cd, media player… minsan nga parang naiirita ako sa sarili ko kasi paulit ulit kong pinakikinggan pero gustong gusto ko naman. Talagang tinatapos ko unlike other songs na pinipindot ko agad yung next. Parang may gayuma ata yung song…

~~+ Stolen by Dashboard Confessional “they have stolen my heart…” may time din na pinakinggan namin ni Laisa to sa mga isang araw more than 7 times. Papalit palit yung solo tapos yung may babae na back up…

~~+Safety in Numbers by Urbandub ang ganda ng kwento ng song. kasi they are far away from each other. He kept telling to himself that waiting was fine pero in his heart every hour hurts except the last one kills. Ang astig ni Gabby Alipe sa song writing. I just realized that pwede siyang pumantay sa galling ni Ely Buendia sa song writing or Ebe Dancel and Rico Blanco.

~~+Signal Fire by Snow Patrol I have one word Astig!!

~~+Pilit by Hilera I never thought they could sing this kind of song. Flexibility is one characteristic they have in order to stay longer and be more successful. 11 play count…

~~+ Potential LSS siguro pag pwede ko ng i-let go ang Sala Disconnection Notice naman still by Pupil. Dumudikit sa utak yung lyrics, tono… dapat lang kasi konti lang yung lyrics at paulit ulit yung “Disco-nnection No-tice…” ang astig… may 4 play count na…

NU ROCK AWARDS!!

"Of the bset one, from the best ones... yOu have stolen my heart"

Ito yung binoto ko sa rock awards via web… nakakaasar hindi ako nakapag isip ng mabuti kasi kailangan ko ng I disconnect… tapos yung mga choices marami akong gusto… kaya boboto na lang ulit ako by using my other e-mail add… hahaha!!

1. Artist of the Year :: Sinosikat

2. Album of the Year :: Sinosikat?

3. Vocalist of the Year :: Rico Blanco

4. Guitarist of the Year :: Yael Yuzon

5. Bassist of the Year :: Japs Sergio

6. Drummer of the Year :: Raimund Marasigan

7. Best New Artist :: Sinosikat

8. Song of the Year :: Sala

9. Listener's Choice :: Rivermaya

October Celebrants!!

~+ Armo of Sponge Cola was born on 3rd day of October, year 1984

~+My tita on Ireland celebrating her b-day this 4th day of October.

~+ John Lennon of Beatles his birth day is on 9th day of this month year 1940

~+my late grandmother was born on 12th of October… RIP

~+Gabby Alipe of Urbandub was born on 13th day, year 1980

~+Carlos Calderon of Chiscosci was born on this month, 20th.

~+Lougee Basabas of Mojofly her b-day is on 24. She was born on the year 1984

~+My tita on states also celebrating her b-day on 24.

~+ I think our maid is celebrating her b-day too at 24.

~+Kelly Mangahas of Kjwan was born on 30th of this month year 1979.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

Oops… Pacquiao and Meralco did it again!

Oct. 7 (Sunday)

“Tagumpay… Alab ng puso sinuma’y di sususko. Tagumpay"It’s Pacman vs. Barera!! But before that I went to our Parish priest’s son. O.k. wait before thinking anything, he has adopted son. So we just ate there. Then Boxing na. Then yung highlight na ng event is of course Packman vs. Barerea. So someone from Mexico sang their national anthem first. Pasaway si Packman nakaupo sabi nga tumayo eh. Then when Kyla will sing the anthem, nawalan ng kuryente. Sheesh!!! My father really got frustrated not able to watch or hear Kyla sings. Yung fight, ok lang because we all know that pangpatagal ang commercials. My father also said baka pakana ng ABS CBN, because Meralco is somehow related to ABS CBN’s owner. But wait I want to put “Lupang Hinirang” lyrics. You all know about the controversy about this song. nakaka pressure pala itong kantahin. Ito lang yung song na pagnagkamali ka pwede kang makulong. Gosh!!

Bayang magiliw

Perlas ng silanganan

Alab ng puso sa dibdib mo'y buhay

Lupang Hinirang, duyan ka ng magiting

Sa manlulupig, di ka pasisiil

Sa dagat at bundok na simoy

At sa langit mong bughaw

May dilag ng watawat mo'y

Tagumpay na nagnininging

Ang bituin at araw niyan

Kailan pa ma'y di magdidilim

Lupa ng araw ng luwalhati't pagsinta

Buhay ay langit sa piling mo

Aming ligaya nang pag may mang-aapi

Ang mamatay ng dahil sa iyo

Anyways nung nagkaroon na ng kuryente I think mga more than 30 minutes yun, round 2 pa lang. astig!! Ang tagal ng commercials. Hindi masyadong maganda yung laban unlike packman’s previous fights. Hindi masyado nagkakatamaan. Then when everything is said and done… Pacquiao did it again. Tumigil nanaman ang galaw sa Pilipinas for about 3 hours (halos 30 minutes lang yung laban pero yung fight took 3 hours). Congrats!! Pacquiao did it again as well as Meralco!!

Bagong Liwanag

Album Title: Bagong Liwanag
Album Artist: Rivermaya
Content: 5 tracks
Price: 290 bucks at Tower Records (but at some record bars I heard it’s less than 200 bucks)

Review:This is the album after the recent demise of their vocalist Rico Blanco who is also the song writer for the band. What I could say is the theme for the song is Rico, how they cope about what happened and about next chapter to the life of Rivermaya. “Sayang”, is the open letter for the fan. It talks about what they feel what they do after all and tell us what we suppose to do. Although the song says that “Sayang ang luha” for me it has a dipper meaning and its saying si Rico. Why? Sa last part puro Sayang lang ang maririnig mo. “Sayang” is quite sad but kind of uplifting (lalo na kapag fan ka talaga ng band). “Banda ng Bayan” is a song about musicians, reality, enjoying and making music. I like this song because they inject some of their previous hits like “Elisi”, “Isang Bandila”, “Kung Ayaw Mo Huwag Mo”, and “Panahon Nanaman”. I also like kung pano nag blending sina Mark and Mike with the voice of Japs. Then “Olats” is a slang term for talo. Mark wrote this song. I think it’s about the previous vocalists. With this line “kawawa na naman tayo. Ganyan talaga Talo na naman tayo kahit binuhos ko ang lahat talo nanaman tayo” for me kaya talo nanaman tayo because it seems like they are going back to the start. Rico is the heart and soul of the band. No wonder it is such an enormous lost for the band. “Sumigaw” is now Studio 23’s Station I.D. may line dun na “Sumigaw tumingin kung saan ka nanggaling …” for me parang may connection parin si Rico. It’s kind of clear isn’t it? then the last song is “Nawawala” it’s my least favorite song from the album. Mike is the voice behind that song. and parang hindi ata na edit yung voice. Parang playa sa mga notes.
Well, this album is not that great if you compared to their previous album with Rico. I think it’s because parang they came up with an EP para magparamdam sa fans na nandito pa rin sila. Yung mga songs ay parang mag kaka connect lang sa isa’t isa. But a thumbs up for Japs, Mike and lalo na kay Mark na never pa atang kumanta sa album.

Who will like it?The fans who stayed and still willing to support Rivermaya after the demise of their vocalist.

Best among the rest“Banda ng Bayan” for injecting Rivermaya’s old hits and “Sayang”.

Album Sleeve:
It’s ok. Pinaka iba sa mga recent albums nila dahil dati halos puro sila yung nasa cover.

Rating:
2 and a half rock stars!!

Magtapon ay di biro

"Tama ka, walang saysay kung itutuloy pa”


I can’t understand why we Filipinos, even if someone will tell us like 1000 times that we shouldn’t throw our trash anywhere it seems we can’t throw at the right place. I’m sick seeing people throwing trash anywhere and everywhere. If only I have the guts to tell them. When I ride on a jeepney and be able to watch people, I always catch a person throwing trash. The day is not complete without someone throwing his/her trash. Are they not there when landslides, flashfloods happened? Are they not yet contented to the effects that happened? Are they still wanting for more? I think even all of their family members will die it wouldn’t still help them to avoid throwing trash. I know it’s kind of rude but what if that’s the only answer?

looks impossible but just ordinary to us

I think I have the right to tell to not throw garbage or trash anywhere because I don’t. If you will look at my pocket or bag after class you will see trash, candy wrappers. I’m so disappointed when one time I saw my professor throwing her candy wrapper somewhere. She is the one who let us hear an asin song called “tignan mo ang kapaligiran” (not sure with the title). She also tell us about what are surrounding looks like a long time ago, the effects of garbage and everything about environment. It frustrates me.

ito yung itsura ng trash can just in case di pa kayo nakakakita

Maybe when I caught somebody and ask why he or she throws his or her trash I think she/he doesn’t know why he or she is doing it. It is like a hobby or worse mannerisms. I myself when I was a child I was throwing trash anywhere. I throw trash anywhere because
1) I saw adults throw trash
2) The adult told to me to throw it anywhere
3) I don’t think of the effect it would bring

What you could do if you have trash at your hand
1) search for a trash can
2) if no trash can is available keep it
3) then throw it when you already find one

When is the time (or will it happen?) that we Filipinos (I concentrate to Filipinos because we should start first at our own country) will be aware or conscious about the effects of throwing trash anywhere. I will try to borrow some line of the motto of Pondo ng Pinoy “Kahit maliit, basta malimit, patungong langit”. I want you to remember “Kahit maliit, basta malimit, baha ang kapalit”.

Tryin' to change

“I see my sigh going up to heave in a sky Full of shattered hopes and bleeding dreams”

As I read my post I think I don’t have those great journal entries. I will try at least to impart something that will be slightly useful. I want to talk about not just music but a little of politics (if my mind permits), environment, showbiz, business world etc. and I will still talk about my daily thoughts if I have. Ok so let’s try to do it now.

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Wa epek!! Hehehe… I will post na lang my project for theology about my presemt milieu. I got 94% for this while some got only 80 ++. Hahaha yabang!!

Here’s the present milieu of me and my surroundings. This is how I look the environment, people at our surroundings and even in religious matters. In environment, we all know that we are experiencing global warming. Lots of animals became extinct because of nowhere to live. Illegal loggers are everywhere and they are there to cut all trees that they could see. We are experiencing drought because of lack of rain. Then when it rains we are experiencing abundance of water in form of flood. A long time ago my parents and my grandparents always tell to me how beautiful and simple life was. Fresh air was there, fresh food, everything is so nutritious. But now, when all that fast food chains dominated it seems we can’t get enough of it. Another is the price. My grandparents always make us jealous by telling stories about how cheap a commodity was. How lucky they are, I said to myself. Now we’re here in the 21st century where under the control of technology. I have a fear that when the time comes the computers or robots are the one controlling us. Now I am kind of aware about what’s happening in my environment. I do simple things to take care Mother Earth. I remember myself throwing trash everywhere. How shameful that act was. I turn off machines, computers, lights etc. when I will not use that. I also try to teach my little brothers’ simple act. All things can start in simple and small things.

About the person surrounds me, I think now they are more liberated and opinionated. Some are not contented in what they have. They always want the new one or what they see to other people. But I think the number of people who are doing something different and good to our country increased. Like there are a lot of foundations, organizations that assist less fortunate or anyone that needed help. With that it’s kind of inspires me to do something that I can impart to people who needed my help. I want to make a difference. As what my professor said is we are like an iceberg 2% is only showing. It’s sad because God gave us this life then we will only show only 2% of it. That’s why I need to get out of my seat and start and think something because is not yet too late. I now I can formulate something out of my mind. A woman in another hand continues to convey to the world that we’re not just ordinary human beings. We can do something to make a difference. What I see in students is they strive hard in order to graduate or to attain success. They really use a lot of time study; make assignments but what good is they also have time with themselves, family and friends. That’s what I’m doing. I have goals in life. So I need to create a plan or the things what to do in order to achieve success. Sometimes I fail but it doesn’t mean I can’t stand up. I think again and reflect what I did. Then stand up and go again with what I planned.

In religious matter we follow what the Church they believe in then we will believe the same. I think that people nowadays are more into praying. Like when President Arroyo said that we should pray to ask for rain we followed her then we prayed to God. Then after a few days typhoons seems can’t get enough of our country. One typhoon is followed by another one then another again. It only shows that God really bestow us when He think we really needed it. That’s the power of prayer. I always pray. Prayer is really magical. You should also think of what you pray for. I remember that I prayed for something but regret it afterwards when my wish was granted.

Arriba San Beda!!

“I-shoot mo i-shoot mo i-shoot mo na ang ball, i-shoot mo na ang ball ang sarap mag basketball”

Nakapanood lang ako kahapon sa t.v. well, di ko naman siya masyado tinutukan. Unlike the lasalle-Ateneo game na wala naman akong kilalaman sa mga schools nay an, yung San Beda ay sisiter school ng aking school. ang Patron saint nila ay si St. Benedict at ang amin naman ay si St. Scholastica mag kapatid sila. Hindi lang simpleng magkapatid, twins sila. Sila dapat ang tawaging super twins. Dahil pareho nga silang saints. Astig!!! Nanalo nga pala Beda. Walal lang…

Animo La Salle

“ayaw ko ng mamoblema. ayaw ko ng mag isip gusto ko lang mag basketbol… basketbol tayo”

I am neither a Lasalita nor an Atenista but I am a Kulasa. I watched the LaSalle vs. Ateneo game where the latter lose. Only one point is the difference. I don’t know what got me watching their game. I am not a basketball fan, and not from those schools. Well, my school is near to LaSalle and most of musicians are from Ateneo. LABO!! hehe Maybe because last Monday I listened to the double trouble at NU 107. and we all know na matindi ang kompetisyon ng dalawang school na ito.
Well it’s not strange if I will like watching basketball now. I remember when I was a child my big brother and me always plays this NBA basketball cards. This cards is similar to the Pokemon cards where there’s a picture. Then the points, rebounds etc. where put on that card tapos parang pataasan. I don’t know if my brother only made it up. I also remember that I played basketball with him. No choice siya eh. At that time we are not allowed to play outside so ako lang talaga makakalaro niya. Then when PBA is so popular my family watches that always. I think telenovelas, koreanovelas, chinovelas are not that popular pa. I remember to like Ginebra. I don’t know why. And I have a crush on Marlou Aquino (Tama ba?) basta yung may parang goggles. Well now I have this crush to Chris Tiu of Ateneo Blue Eagles. I could say mas gwapo ang mga Atenista kaysa Lasalista.
Now I also watch this cartoon “Slum dunk”(well I watched that before kaso nakalimutan ko na istorya) because the characters are funny and also the story. It’s a story about how Hanamitsi Sakuragi learn to play basketball.
Ngayon nagsisisi ako kung bakit hindi ako nakapag try sa LaSalle. I want to be part of the crowd. It’s funny I need to watch a game of our school against benilde to cheer to our school but I will not attend. I should study on a university or a co-ed college. Bwiset!!
Animo!! LaSalle although I don’t know what does it means.

Ang Pag-ibig Alinsunod sa Pakete ng Tide Ultra

Ni Gilbert M. Sape
Sabi ko
Ayaw kong maglaba
Hindi ko alam kung bakit
Siguro’y ayaw kung makitang
Nakasungaw ang bituin sa ulap
At pinapanood ang bawat kong kusot
Pero hindi kagabi
Ang totoo naglaba ako
Sinamantala ko ang pangungulimlim
Ng bituin sa nangingilid na lupa
At natitiyak ko maputi ang aking nilabhan
Sinunod ko yata ang bawat instruksyon
Sa likod ng pakete ng Tide Ultra

1) Kunin sa timba ang damdamin
Matagal nang binabad

2) Kusotin ng mabuti
Pabulain pabulain upang matiyak na
Ang mga salitang noon pa sana sinabi
3) At dahil nahuli na sa sikat ng araw
Na siyang pagkukulahan,
Lagyan na lamang ng Clorox
Upang kumupas at walang Makikita
Sa mantsa ni Eros
4) banlawan
maraming banlaw
at tiyaking maisama sa tubig
ang mga sentinmiyento at paghihinayang
5) ibuhos sa kanal ang tubig
upang makapagtago sa burak
ang mga pagsinta
6) isampay sa mahanging lugar
ang nilabhang damdamin
pabayaan itong makahinga
matagal na rin namang
naikubli sa baul

pagmumuni pagkakatapos…
napigaan ko na ang damit mariin
nakalimutan ko nga lamang
pigaan ang tubig sa aking mata
paalam muna
samantala’y magpatuyo muna ako
ng damit
ng mata
sana’y walang makakita
salamat sa pakete ng tide ultra