Battle of the band vocalists

It's the battle of the band vocalists this current season for The Voice of The Philippines. Two (so far) from my favorite OPM bands, Stonefree and Mojofly auditioned for the Voice. Fortunately, unlike Aia de Leon from Imago, they passed through the audition and they are part of Team Lea (Miro) and Team Bamboo (Lougee).



I like Miro's rendition of 'Ticket to Ride", but when he sang his own song, "Anghel sa Lupa" it just shows that he is better than singing an original song than doing covers.



Same with Lougee, Oh my Lougee, my ultimate girl crush...  If I am a coach, I think I will know that it's Lougee from Mojofly. I don't like the song choice, but her voice is really distinct.

I don't know if they will  go far in this competition since there are a lot of good singers in this show. I might write another post about that one...

Anyway, I am glad they have the 2nd chance to showcase their talent. I hope that even if they might not win this contest, it will open new doors for them. I also hope they continue to write songs, which they are good at.

Well right now, I am scared for the battle rounds.. for Miro specifically. He is under Team Lea and I know from previous seasons that when she pairs her team, she pairs them fairly. She doesn't care if she pairs her 4 chair turners, or 2 really great artists. She is really aiming for a good battle. Take Season 1 Team Lea Battles.

So far, I think Miro might be paired to Nino Alejadro (cousin of my another crush Ali Alejandro, boyfriend of Lougee). They are both band vocalists. But Nino can sing covers well... so... nganyon pa lang I am sad for Miro. Sa ngayon silang dalawa palang ang  rocker sa Team Lea..

For Team Bamboo, since I also know how he pairs..and if I will be the coach, I will do the same on how he pairs his team for the battles. great artists vs. not so great artists. What went wrong last season was, even though the pairing is like that, the "not so great artist" happened to excel for the battle rounds but he still picked his "great artist. I also think that in his mind he already has final 6. I think he might paired Lougee to Rammone Rodriguez. Both pretty faces and both with low voice  registers. If my calculations are right he might pass through Battle Rounds.

So good luck to Miro and Lougee. Bring back the glory of the band scene.

Before I end this, I will leave you with  some  great, great, great songs from Stonefree and Mojofly

Lougee- The Voice of the Philippines Season 2

Tama ba yung nakita ko? Si Lougee ba yung nasa 1:39?
I'm so excited. I am a big fan since her Mojofly days...
Sana naman hindi siya maging Aia part 2.

In a myx interview :

LOUGEE Answers The Question: "Kung Kasali Ka Sa 'The Voice' At Lahat Ng Coaches Humarap, Sino Ang Pipiliin Mo?"

Alamin kung sinong coach ng "The Voice" ang "The Choice" ni Lougee

By: Miro Valera

"The Voice" weekend na naman! I'm sure nakatutok na naman ang buong Pinas sa unang season ng sikat na singing competition na ito.

Aminado si Lougee Basabas na minsan nang sumagi sa kanyang isip ang pagsali sa "The Voice of the Philippines".

Natanong namin ang 28-year-old singer, na if ever napasama nga siya sa blind auditions at inikot ng lahat ng judges ang kanilang mga upuan para sa kanya, sino kaya ang pipiliin niya?

"Kung may pipiliin mang isang coach na pinapaniwalaan ko talaga, that would be apl," sabi ng dating bokalista ng mga bandang Mojofly at DeLara.

"Kasi mahusay siya talaga na artist and pina-proud niya ang mga Pinoy dahil nadala niya international yung music niya," dagdag pa niyang papuri sa Black Eyed Peas member.

I-click ang video sa ibaba para mapanood ang buo naming panayam... at sa isang video bomber sa dulo!

Busy ngayon si Lougee sa pagbabalik sa OPM scene bilang solo artist, sa tulong ng dating drummer ng DeLara at current boyfriend niyang si Ali Alejandro. 

Abangan natin ang kanilang mga upcoming projects sa mga susunod na buwan!

I hope makasali siiya sa season 2 :)

Delara

"Tumatakbo na iiwan na ako ng panahon... Di na nagbago bawat araw pare-pareho parang kahapon"Ali Alejandro

I really love the band Mojofly. I have all their albums. Their first vocalist is Kitchie Nadal. Then she decided to go solo so Lougee Basabas and Ali Alejandro entered. I've seen mojofly performed almost 4 times.

Lougee Basabas

Ali and Lougee have a new band called Delara. I don't know why but it seems that I didn't followed them in that route even if I have a very huge crush on Ali Alejandro and Lougee Basabas (hehe).




This is their song "tumatakbo". The video is really awesome. One of the best animated video for me... that is locally made... but can compete also in other international videos....and I love also the song....

I wish they make a song that will capture my ears once again.... I know they are good...

Wait... while searching for something .... they have a new album... need to buy and listen... and maybe i will like them now....

Mainstream

“iba na ang iyong ngiti iba na ang iyong dating nagbago na ang lahat sa’yo…”

I saw Lougee a while ago at Eat Bulaga doing a dance number alongside Pia Guanio and Julia Clarete. I missed the old Lougee who has long shiny hair and an indie artist and now she is into mainstream activities. I don’t know if Mojofly is still an indie band since they have a new management, Belhaus Management.

But if you think about it, Lougee really has an “artistahin” looks. She can sing, dance and act. But for me, I just loved her for being the girl who caught my attention when I heard her sings “Mata” at my radio. But even though a lot of things changed, in gigs she didn’t changed a bit. She still has this powerful voice, enormous charisma that she have back in her indie days.

There’s really nothing wrong na maging mainstream or “masa”. Like for lougee, she has characteristics to be a star. What really wrong is within me, and maybe others who thinks she is better being an indie artist. I like Yael and sponge cola back when they are still indie artist but when they became popular parang nawala yung interest ko sa kanila. Maybe because diba when you love someone you want it to be yours only. Parang gusto ko akin lang siya o sila… So when they became popular parang ang dami dami ng may same interest or like.

But the songs of Mojofly still matters to me. hindi naman sila sellout. Ganun pa rin I guess yung music nila.. so I will still support them. for Lougee wala akong magagawa, maganda at magaling naman siya. I guess she is just going with the flow. Pero sabi nga sa isang show sa NU 107, only dead fish swims at the current. Conncection? Ewan… hahaha…

Simula

Simula

Album Artist: Mojofly

Price: P 100.00

Tracks: 2

After 2 years, Mojofly is back with their 4^th studio album “Simula”. But it is different from their other albums because it is called collector’s edition. You can only buy it in their gigs. It can never be found in Astrovision, Tower Records, Music One and the likes.

A lot of new things for this band with this album. Now they are not just three in the cover but 5. Yes, you read it right they are 5 right now. Lougee Basabas is still presenting her ever powerful voice and act as the vocalist. The most gorgeous, stunning, dazzling, striking drummer of the whole band world Ali Alejandro is also there. I thought he left the band but Ricci Gurango still plays for bass for them. He even wrote a song. Plus new 2 members, Allan Elgar, the brother of Rivermaya guitarist Mike Elgar and last but not the list, Richard Carandang of Session Road.

So let’s make simula with their song “Simula”. I really love the effects at the beginning that sounded as talagang nagsisimula. The song is about parang blind date or “nireto” by friends. I like the story, very simple yung lyrics. I like how the story evolved or progressed. Then “I don’t wann know”. Napaka sweet nito for me. kasi yung line na “I don’t wanna know what I’do without you”. Ricci wrote the song. If you think about it may pagka cheesy and emo yung meaning ng song pero ginawang happy yung beats. I love many lines like “I’ll never take you for granted, I will take less to give you more, I’ll do anything even if I done it all”. It just proved that Ricci should be around with the band because he is not only good at playing bass but also making songs. hindi patapon ang mga ginagawa niya.

I’m just quite sad because the album has 2 songs only. Bad trip! When you get this one thing is for sure you will ask for more!! Bitin eh…

Album Cover: Astig!! they combine my 2 fave colors!! tapos parang video game.

Ratings:
rock stars!!