EDSA 1, 2, 3 - Pilipinas Ko - Magkaisa!?

So February 23, 2009 is a holiday? Another long weekend for non-call center employees. We've had a number of People Power movement. Which People Power movement are we celebrating? Personally, the most memorable is the first EDSA Revolution. I enjoyed it - A lot! No classes for almost a week. I really didn't care at all. I didn't understand why my parents were saddened by the demise of the

So February 23, 2009 is a holiday? Another long weekend for non-call center employees. We've had a number of People Power movement. Which People Power movement are we celebrating? Personally, the most memorable is the first EDSA Revolution. I enjoyed it - A lot! No classes for almost a week. I really didn't care at all. I didn't understand why my parents were saddened by the demise of the Marcos regime. What I can remember, clearly, was the never ending video of Ninoy Aquino's assasination. It's a classic heroic act! A classic case of an unsolved mystery.

So Heroes live forever? Maybe? We've celebrated EDSA Dos and Tres, but where are the Heroes of these revolts? Have they turned into Villains? Fugitives? Only time can tell. I just find it amusing that our country never learned. We even have patriotic songs that didn't stand the test of time. I hope I'm wrong.

Here's a video of Regine singing the famous EDSA Revolution song - Magkaisa with The Company. I also included an audio file of the original version recorded by Virna Lisa. Reminisce....

Virna's Version

http://www.imeem.com/psyrenspeaks2/music/tmh2VWHE/virna_lisa_magkaisa/

LUX - Only Pure Touches My Skin

If one patiently researches, one will discover that some things aren't new at all. Even advertising ideas are just being rehashed or modernized to suit the changing times. I thought that the tag line "Only Belo Touches My Skin" was an original idea by one of the top advertising firms. I was wrong. See and hear for yourself.

Divas 4 Divas US & Canada Tour

Kuh Ledesma, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Pops Fernandez, & Regine Velasquez

MARCH 20 - HOUSTON, Texas - Houston Arena Theater
MARCH 21 - ATLANTIC CITY, New Jersey - Seaside Entertainment Center
MARCH 22 - TORONTO, Canada
MARCH 27 - VANCOUVER, Canada - Queen Elizabeth Theater
MARCH 28 - LOS ANGELES, CA - Pasadena Civic Center
APRIL 3 - SAN JOSE, CA - The Event Center, San Jose State University
APRIL 5 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - Patriot Center, George Mason University
MAY 14 - HIGHLAND, CA - San Manuel Casino
MAY 16 - CHICAGO, Illinois - Arie CrownTheater
MAY 17 - ORLANDO, Florida - Silver Spurs Arena
MAY 22 - SANTA YNEZ, CA - Chumash CasinoMAY 29 - DALLAS, Texas - TBAAL Dallas Convention Center
MAY 30 - SAN DIEGO, CA - San Diego Civic Theater

For updates and ticket inquiries, pls visit:Kuh Ledesma:

http://www.kuhledesma.net/

Divas 4 Divas Official Website:

http://www.divas4divas.net/

Clouds Across The Moon

"Good evening. This is the intergalactic operator. Can I help you?"
"Yes. I'm trying to reach flight commander P.R. Johnson, on Mars, flight 2-4-7"
"Very well, hold on please [beeping] you're through!"
"Thank you operator!"

"I'm sorry to interrupt your conversation, but we are
experiencing violent storm conditions in the asteriod belt at this
time. We may lose this valuable deep space communication link.
Please, be as brief as possible.
Thank you."

or it's...or it's..."Hello?" "Hello operator?"
" Yes, we've lost the connection! Could you try again please?"
-"I'm sorry, but I'm afraid we've lost contact with Mars 2-4-7
at this time."

"Ok. Thank you very much...
I'll...I'll try again next year...next year...next year...next year..."


I wonder how Regine would have sounded if she had included these lyrics from the original version by Rah Band. It would have been very interesting. The sound is soo Wave 89.1 and Crossover 88.3.




Here's the music video of the original version by Rah Band. It's so hilarious. Sooo 80s!!! Enjoy!!!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4R97AeM6IE

AT Seventeen

I really love this beautiful arrangement made by Raul Mitra. This time he totally went out of the box and experimented with his sound. The theatrical/musicale influences should take a back seat for the meantime. I still prefer the recorded version since you can really have a MOMENT. Appreciating the instruments used and its classy sound. IT sounded global... International - not your usual OPM arrangement. More beautiful music Mr. Mitra.. Please!

Nakaka LOW KEY!!!

Most younger divas (Charice and Sarah Geronimo) have been using the same humor that Regine has in their concerts. Here's a video of Leader of the Band and Tell Me That You Love Me. She had to hit some notes to veer away from the album's low profile notes. Watch and ENJOY!

Rooftop Concert

The Beatles had a rooftop concert in January 30, 1969. People didn't expect it was their last concert together. In the local music scene, Regine is the only artist who took this kind of risk. It was staged at their house's rooftop in Bulacan. Here's her live performance of Mariah Carey's Butterfly and a duet with Cacai ( His Eye Is On The Sparrow). Have fun!

Low Key's Platinum

Finally! I had a feeling that the album turned platinum last year. They are just waiting for the right moment for the awarding. Congrats Songbird - go for DIAMOND!!!


www.youtube.com/watch?v=0yFYDZke40s


Thanks to RVMM for the screenshot.