The band behind the hits You and Me, Hanging by a Moment, Broken, Everything, etc. Yes, you got it right! Lifehouse! Rick Woolstenhulme, Jr., Bryce Soderberg, Ben Carey and Jason Wade was here in the Philippines last May 26, 2012 for a concert held at Araneta Coliseum.
Okay to make it clear, I didn't had the chance to watch their concert, for the sole reason that I need to go to work that night. After feeling like a loser and being so sad that I can't go to the concert, I can say that May 26 is not a bad day at all!
I was one of the lucky few who got the chance to have a glimpse of Lifehouse last May 26 at Ali Mall, Cubao for a quick Meet and Greet before their show! Now this is a quick look back on the best 5minutes I spent this May (Yes, i know "5 minutes" is not accurate but almost kinda near the target), just to see Mr. Jason Wade, the band's vocalist.
SWENSEN'S ice cream is America's favorite since 1948. Now they approximately have over 400 stores worldwide! And even if I'm on the other side of the earth, nothing's gonna stop me and a few of my officemates in trying their ice cream because SWENSEN'S Eastwood (QC, Philippines) is now scooping!
Just by browsing their menu, you will fall in love with all the flavors they can offer! From scoops, toppings, sundaes, shakes and smoothies, etc.; you will surely have a hard time to pick! It seems like everything is absolutely yummy! :p
As a final product of her collaboration with Danger Mouse (aka Brian Burton), Norah Jones released her latest studio album named Little Broken Hearts(Bluenote/EMI) through Polyeast Records last May 1, 2012.
(photo credits: Polyeast Records)
Norah Jones:
Known for her “Jazz-Pop” sound and her awesome and unique voice, there is no doubt of Norah Jones’ success and contributions to the music industry. Coming out way back 2002 with a blast on her first release of the Grammy Award winning Come Away With Me which sold 25 million copies worldwide; followed by Feels Like Home (2004), Not Too Late (2007), and The Fall (2009) –as well as two albums with her country collective The Little Willies. She even showed her versatility in a 2010 compilation of all her collaborations with diverse artists entitled …Featuring Norah Jones. To be honest, I am personally in love with her massive hit song Don’t Know Why from the very first time I heard it!
(caption: Come Away With Me on Platinum and Feels Like Home on Gold status
as displayed on the walls of Polyeast Records)
(caption: my Norah Jones collection. Thanks Polyeast!)
Emmanuelle was dubbed as the new OPM sweetheart. She just recently released a self-titled debut album under Universal Records.
Her carrier single "Happy" is a feel-good song which lyrically reminded me of Taylor Swift as I checked it out on Youtube. :)
Here's the audio clip:
Emmanuelle's album track list:
1. Happy
2. Dear Diary
3. Tonight
4. Manong Guard with Yeng Constantino
5. Sandali Lang
6. Sarap Mabuhay
7. God Gave Me You
More to her pretty face, she got real talents in singing, acting, dancing, and writing good music, she even plays guitars! No wonder she will reach places and touch hearts. I am excited on how Emmanuelle will contribute to our slowly-but-surely-improving OPM music scene along with new ground-breaking artists with the likes of Zia Quizon and Somedaydream.
In this present time when we try best to be practical in terms of spending our money, here comes MyMusicStore to the rescue for all the music junkies!
MyMusicStore is the newest and biggest online music store in the country that boasts their wide variety of songs! From 80's old school hard-to-find songs up to the latest singles released by local and international artists, you want it? THEY GOT IT!
For as low as P20 you can buy LEGAL music online, support the artists, the music labels and STOP PIRACY.
MyMusicStore is in partnership with the Philippine Association of the Recording Industry and Music Copyright Administrators of the Philippines and music labels such as Alpha Music, EMI, Galaxy Records, House of Tunes, House of Praise Music, IndiePinoy Records, Ivory Music and Video Inc., Sony Music Philippines, Star Records and Universal MCA Music Inc., Universal Records Inc, Polyeast Records, Viva Records and Vicor Records.
Get albums and singles of your choice, add them to your cart and download them by paying through credit card, PayPal, and even with your mobile load (Smart). Go to www.mymusicstore.com.ph for more information..
Help save OPM and the music industry! Stop piracy and BUY ORIGINALS!
Selecta MAGNUM has arrived in the Philippines! Induldge to the royal goodness of this ice-cream-wrapped-in-belgian-chocolate treat! I swear that you will never get over the first bite! You will be craving for more! As of now, it is available in 3 variants here in PHL.. Magnum Classic, Almond and Choco Truffle..
It was talked about by most and has even been a trending topic on the social networking site Twitter. Everyone loves it! You can grab your own dose of Magnum at 7-eleven and other supermarkets and convenient stores for only P55 - P60.
Since 1916, the original sneakers brand has been a classic fashion icon in America.
There are a lot of style and variety of shoes in the market but KEDS preserved the style of the sneakers that made a mark! I say, YOU GOTTA HAVE THEM KICKS! Why?
•Wanna feel hunky like Ashton?
•Be the "California Girl" like Katy?
•Or meet your Edward Cullen like Kristen?
They are just a few of the celebs who are flaunting their KEDS sneakers!
You too can have 'em! Keds is available at Complex Lifestyle Store in Eastwood Mall, Ayala Center Cebu, Festival Mall and Alabang Town Center, at Hideout in Greenbelt 5, SM Supermalls, Rustan's and select Shoe Salon outlets.
He literally skyrocketed to fame, he got his fresh musical style and A LOT of girls screaming for him every time he sings K-I-S-S-I-N-G! Yes, you've guessed it right. I'm talking about this "Electro-Pop" one-man band named Somedaydream! He is now on my music spotlight for a special feature about his latest record, self-titled "SOMEDAYDREAM" under MCA Music and Mecca Music.
Alright, I will start by giving quick bits about Somedaydream a.k.a. Rez Toledo...
He was awarded by Yahoo! Philippines as Breakthrough Artist and Icon of the Year, they are BIG titles indeed. His smashing hit "Hey Daydreamer" got the #1 spot of Pinoy MYX Countdown and MYX Hit Charts year-ender edition; and it was RX 93.1's "SONG OF THE YEAR" and he became the radio station's "OPM Artist of the Year". (Wow, I was really thrilled by just typing all of his achievements in fast track!) More to it, Hey Daydreamer is currently the new TV commercial jingle of Selecta's Cornetto Disc which made the LSS more viral to many. Everyone can't help but to sing along with Hey Daydreamer when it plays!
His musical backgrounds rooted to being a band member, during schooldays.. I was even surprised when he said he started as a bassist. Now, Somedaydream's music is leveled to some foreign artists like Owl City, etc. which, on my opinion, is a compliment. For more information about Somedaydream, you can grab a copy of Pinoy Magazine's Semi-collector's edition featuring Rez.
His supporters are hardcore, as I may say, so as a treat to all of the "Dreamers" out there...
here is a TRACK-BY-TRACK REVIEW of Somedaydream's album...
The album has 7 tracks, all originals (WOW...again!)
The PRELUDE (of Hey Daydreamer) is a good jump start! A track that reminded me of tunes of some classic Nintendo video games before..haha! A fun track indeed, this intro track is perfect to excite you to the carrier single HEY DAYDREAMER, the 2nd track. So, what can I say about Hey Daydreamer? It is viral, I'm just stating a fact. It is fresh and unique to the ears of the youth nowadays. The "Electro-Pop" genre is evident to the song. The lyrics is carefree and easy to sing along with. So come on! Sing it with me.. "You and me.. sitting on a tree.. K-I-S-S-I-N-G!".
Here is Hey Daydreamer's official video:
Okay, enough of me singing, moving on.. DO-DO WITH YOU is up next. I find this 3rd track wholesomely sexy, with lyrics like: "I know it's crazy but your lips just hypnotized me baby, its only been a week since I left you and already I'm dreaming about do-do-do with you". :) The melody kept it wholesome and upbeat. Next song is DELIVERY BOYS that surprisingly has "tag-lish" lyrics. This song expresses positivity and nationalism. It is effective in giving its sensible message through music. Kudos to Somedaydream for this song! BREAK, on the other hand, is a sad break-up song. For me, this song is straight-forwardly written. The song is honest, so honest that you can easily relate to it and feel the hurt. The 6th track SING THIS SONG is my personal favorite! The song captured me. I love it! I am amazed that it is a slow, solemn song, but the Electro feeling is still there. I sincerely closed my eyes the first time I heard this song, and I instantly felt how enticing it is. HEY DAYDREAMER (ACOUSTIC) is the finale song. This is a good track. For lack of better term, it is 'RAW' in a great way. I know that Rez is in the "Electro-Pop" genre, but it is still satisfying for the ear to hear him without the auto-tunes, in my opinion...haha. It's cute how I incorporated this acoustic track to a "Jason Mraz" type. :)
With the success of The Kitchen Musical & Westside Story, it is evident that Karylle and Christian Bautista's team-up is a success both in acting and singing! It is not surprising that they both gained followers widely, not just here in the Philippines but even across Asia. Their chemistry is visible adding to the fact that they seemed to enjoy working together. Their music is a perfect combination, no doubt that both of them are great performers by their own rights. And now, get ready as they are "cooking up" a great treat for all of us this love month!
As a post-valentine offering RWM Concert Series presents Love & Laughter featuring our Asian prides: Christian Bautista & Karylle. As directed by Freddie Santos, the concert will be on Feb. 29 at New Port Performing Arts Theater. In special participation of Nanette Inventor, Primo and Opera Belles.
Tickets: price range starts from 1,500 Php (upper balcony) to 4,000 Php (VIP). For more information please call Resorts World Manila: (632) 836-6333 or Ticket World: (632) 891-9999 and you can also visit: www.rwmanila.com
Perfect for the pre-valentine jitters, Star Cinema offered #MyCactusHeart for the local movie goers last January 25,2012. Top-billed by Maja Salvador and Matteo Guidicelli who happened to be real-life lovers. The film was directed by Enrico Santos.
See full trailer:
SUMMARY:
Sandy (Maja Salvador) is a simple girl who believed in fairytales and soulmates. Unfortunately, she eventually grew up with a broken family; thus leading her to think that true love doesn't really exist.
Sandy,being afraid to be hurt, turned out to be the heartbreaker. She prevents herself in being attached,so she ended up hurting everyone who expresses affection to her. She was well-known for having a "cactus heart".
But it's not too long until fate made its way for Sandy to meet Carlo (Matteo Guidicelli). He romantically believed that Sandy was his soul mate from first sight.
Sandy became reluctant in letting Carlo in her life so she tried to push him away by trying to lead their story in a love triangle with Bene (Xian Lim).
Carlo,being optimistic, didn't give up. He showed her how he was really persistent in what he truly feel towards her.On the other hand Sandy tries harder to refrain from feeling the same way. She ended up hurting herself more by pushing love away.
As the story continued, the cactus heart eventually melted its thorns and Sandy finally took a leap of faith in confessing true love for her "THE ONE".
I stopped blogging for a while last December and this January as you might have noticed. I dunno. Maybe I needed a little break because everything around me was going on a whirlwind mess. As the transition to a new year approached me, I had to take a time to look back, think and reflect.
2011 has been a great year, I got seriously attached to the blogging industry, and for that I assure that even if there maybe some times that I cannot post a blog in regular basis; I will never stop blogging. I am happy meeting great people in our fast growing community.
Alright, much has been said but.. BACK TO WORK it is! :) I will be posting some back logs so.. pls. bear with me. :)
I MISSED THIS. MY OWN SPACE. MY OWN WORLD. MY BLOG.
This song will definitely melt your heart as you hear it, plus will make you fall in love with the singer.
THE WAY YOU LOOKED AT ME was a ballad love song from our Asiansation, Christian Bautista. He was famed not only here in the Philippines but also across other Asian countries like Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand through this breakthrough song. He captured the heart of millions of Asian fans (mostly girls) because of his undeniable charm and incomparable singing style. He starred in the movie "A Special Symphony" which was his first international movie. Now, proving he is more than a balladeer, he has been a part of The Kitchen Musical. A musical TV series shown in almost 19 countries in Asia and Europe. He plays as Daniel Ray, a sous chef of the Avilon restaurant. See this clip for Christian's "FAITH" performance in TKM.
Christian has been freshly awarded: "Exemplary ASEAN Youth in the field of Entertainment and the Arts" by the National Youth Commission. This recognition only pointed out how he is very successful in his chosen field.
As a true OPM pride, Christian is now attempting to reach a wider scope of Asia with his newest international album entitled OUTBOUND under Universal Records. He has a new sound on this album, never heard from him before, which is a result of his collaborations in song writing, arrangement and vocals with different talented Asians like Tat Tong, One Way and Baby M.
Eating? We all love to eat right? But not all of us consider "healthy eating".
I had been working as call center representative for almost 2 years now. And I must admit that I gained too much weight compared before when I was still studying. I am eating here, there and everywhere specially when boredom strikes... eating is my way to get over it. And due to lack of time for physical activities, I am really having trouble in controlling my weight. More to it, I am afraid to be unhealthy as time flies.
I had been in love to junk foods, literally in love. I always bring chips to work. Of course we all know how unhealthy junk foods are. Not until I found out about AM SOYAMI SOYA CHIPS, which are made with real SOYA. As a matter of fact,SOYA itself is a true healthy source! These delicious chips are packed with high protein and calcium, with no MSG and 0% trans fat! AMazing eh?! Now, look how I love them!
Available in Original, White Cheddar and Pizza flavors (my personal favorite is white cheddar the blue one, yum!). I love eating Soyami now, with soya milk too! Haha! Now in watching movies, I have Soyami in hand instead of popcorns. At work, I have Soyami to share to my office mates and they love it too! I can eat chips now, without being worried, without the guilt...
Pasta? Pizza? Gelato? Let Ristorante BIGOLI satisfy your craving for ITALY.
I am honestly not a fan of Italian restaurants, but in addition to what I usually see in Eastwood City, Libis, Q.C. - here comes Ristorante Bigoli, which was introduced to me by a friend having one of the greatest Italian cuisine in the metro. So I figured that it is worth a shot to try it.
Let's talk about the place,
Here's a view from the top, for a mansion like vibe.
The place has a classy ambiance. And there is a photo booth for everyone!
Craving for authentic chinese food experience? Of course! Manila's Chinatown: BINONDO is "THE PLACE".
As history curves its way to the present, Filipinos adopted the Chinese culture as they were a great part of our own culture's development. But one thing that we Filipinos LOVE is absolutely the Chinese cuisine.
On a recent team bonding with my co-workers, we had this weird adventure trip to Binondo for the greatest Chinese Food experience... after public transportation and long walks...you know what? WE SUCCEEDED!
After asking some Binondo peeps about directions to refrain from getting lost, we found MASUKI a Chinese Restaurant since 1930. Getting back to our history topic, this Mami house was the living legend of the famed Ma Mon Luk Chinese noodles.
As the menu was handed over to our group, I actually felt the hunger that I was ignoring the whole morning! Just in time to dive in to my Chinoy pick of food.
Since it was my first time in MASUKI, I actually want to try EVERYTHING, but of course, my tummy might burst... so I browsed the menu and ordered the one that seems beyond delicious, though I want to apologize, due to hunger, I don't even remember what were my exact orders! Or is it the effect of the food being too yummy that I forgot their names? Haha!
Yael Yuzon, Erwin Armovit, Gosh Dilay and (now with) Tedmark Cruz collectively dubbed as SPONGECOLAhas come a long way UP, far from being just your typical college band! After making their renowned and unwavering name in the local music industry by countless chart-topping songs for this generation like Jeepney, Bitiw,Tuliro, Puso and Di Na Mababawi, just to name a few; recently their TAMBAY EPachieved the DIAMOND record in sales! (Which is really hard to get nowadays with all these piracy and economy issues blocking our talented home grown musicians in earning that title.)
SC ain't stopping. Now they are on their 4th full-length album offering from UNIVERSAL RECORDS entitled ARAW ORAS TAGPUAN.
(photo caption: my own copy of Araw Oras Tagpuan signed by Sponge Cola)
An album from one of the most well-known local band of this generation? Let's see what is my take on their new release. Here is the album's MIGHTY-REVIEW:
TRACK-by-TRACK
- Tambay is a song that will definitely make your day. It's catchy tune will keep playing in your head on repeat. It is a good kick-off track for the album. Stargazer on the other hand has a direct detour to your heart. You will actually feel the "pain" that the song implies in a melancholic attack. Regal is my favorite track off from this record. It is more like a sweet serenade for me. Lyrically speaking, this song is nothing but brilliant. The melody is perfect and all the words used are well thought of. And did I already mentioned it's sweet? Listening to it will melt your heart away... ♥ It is now my current lullaby to sleep. Honestly. Well, watch this official music video for Regal:
Hear I am..making an honest petition to campaign for the Puerto Princesa Underground River (Palawan,PH) to make it on the list of the NEW 7 WONDERS OF NATURE.
Last July 28 PPUR was declared 1 of 28 elite finalist from over 441 participants. That's a big "congratulations" to all the supporters of course, that we have come this far, but THE FIGHT IS NOT YET OVER. We are in a head-to-head battle against other wonders of nature. All their mother countries are also exerting huge efforts in promotion of their own finalist. We, as FILIPINO CITIZENS, should also support our very own nominee in the aim for our NATURAL TREASURES to be known worldwide! PPUR is one great example of how blessed we are for this land that we call our own and it is now time to give back to nature by paying tribute to the famed WORLD'S LONGEST UNDERGROUND RIVER.
TO KNOW MORE ABOUT PP UNDERGROUND RIVER, PLS WATCH THIS VIDEO:
Since 2003, RED BOX holds its name up as one of the leading music hub in the Philippines, and up to the present time RED BOX still continues to prove their worth of the spot!
Redefining your "karaoke/videoke hub" experience!
-KARAOKE/ VIDEOKE is part of the Filipino culture as I may say. Singing is a common love for all us, admit it or not we always have a strong passion for singing. And who doesn't know the Sinatra song "My Way" which has been a favorite? This is what paved the way for RED BOX's success, the Filipino's love for music made Red Box an elite in the music hub industry. And now, Red Box offers more than that, keeping a promise to redefine the common music hub experience. From above quality sound system, OPM and foreign hits and your favorite songs on the list, Red Box also boasts their interactive original music video streaming of songs! Why? Because they are the ONLY, yes the ONLY music hub that is licensed to stream original music video of songs on the karaoke tv screen! Isn't that amazing? So now, you can jam on your favorite songs with the original artist's voice (and music video) or you can have the minus-one version to rock it out! Way too cool than the old versions of animals or tourist spots or sexy models splashed by waves on the beach right?
Sophisticated Interiors.
-RED BOX offers great rooms for your sing-along experience. With urban aesthetic design and great cozy ambiance, it is really the place for celebrations!
The whole world was in shock when a news came out last October 5, 2011:
Jobs' family made a statement that he "died peacefully today".
Steve Jobs, the co-founder, chairman, and chief executive officer of APPLE INC., had changed the world through his fearless innovations and breakthrough products. A true treasure in the industry of technology, which Apple has been a homegrown name, Jobs has contributed in our lives in many ways. Every single Apple product we are capable to enjoy at the present is a product of labor from Jobs and all the people behind Apple Inc. He had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer since 2004 and started a fight against it with series of treatments and transplant surgeries. The fight, though has not been won, was still a great fight for him, his family and friends.
Steve Jobs, will surely be missed, as a foundation of the new generation technology and as an icon of innovation. A hero of technology, a great entrepreneur on his chosen field and a family man. Surely, Jobs, well done!
