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Monday, December 21, 2009

Kaya Natin Ito FREE MP3 Download



Kaya Natin Ito is the Original Pilipino Music's version of We Are the World and Band Aid (Do They Know It's Christmas?). The song's composed by Ogie Alcasid and the intention was to raise funds for the Victims of Typhoons Ondoy and Pepeng. In a way, this has something to do with helping people suffering from hunger--flood related.

I am not a fan of this song. It's just not as good as its western counterparts. Maybe I was just expecting something grand from this song that will encourage people to buy the album. Being an Ondoy victim, I appreciate the Cause of this fund raising campaign. There are still good souls out there. In this case, Filipino artists who are world class talents themselves. Charice Pempengco would have gotten more donations from Oprah alone. Still it's the feeling of Oneness --- Filipinos united in times of tragedies. (Keep telling that to yourself Siren!).

To those who have requested, here's the free mp3 download. Enjoy!



Lyrics transcribed by pinoyopmlyrics

“KAYA NATIN ITO” Lyrics
By Various Artist

Opera: oooo …..
Ogie Alcasid: Kailangan nating bumangon
Jo Mari Chan: Kailangan nating umahon
Janno Gibbs & Rachele Ann Go: Marami na ang naghihintay
Jinky Vidal & Michael V: Lumakad tayo ng sabay-sabay
Sarah Geronimo: Ilan na ang mga bagong bayani
Jay-R & Jolina Magdangal: Na dapat nating ipagbunyi
Christian Bautista with La Diva: Panahon na para tayo’y kumilos
Gary Valenciano: Tayo’y gagabayan ng diyos
Martin Nievera: Kaibigan, kaya natin ito

CHORUS 1

Regine Velasquez & Ogie Alcasid: Kaya natin ito, sama-sama tayo
Vina Morales, Rachel Alejandro,
& Geneva Cruz: Ating kapwa’y tulungan, `wag natin pabayaan
KC Concepcion, Jett Pangan: `Di tayo susuko, tayo ay Pilipino
Dingdong Avanzado, Randy Santiago,
Agot Isidro & Gino Padilla: At kahit na anong pagsubok sa atin ay dumating
Jaya, Jay Durias, Opera: Basta’t magkaisa tayo, kaya natin ito

CHORUS 2

Gian Magdangal, Lovi Poe, Chris
Cayzer, Yeng Constantino & Karylle: Kaya natin ito, sama-sama tayo
Luke Mijares, Victoria, Sitti
& Wency Cornejo: Ating kapwa’y tulungan wag natin pabayaan –
The Company, Noel Cabangun,
Amber Davis: `Di tayo susuko, tayo ay Pilipino
Aiza Seguerra,Renz Verano,
Richard Poon, Denise Laurel,
Jan Nieto & Bo Cerrudo: At kahit na anong bagyo sa atin ay dumating
Kris Lawrence, Duncan Ramos,
Josh of Freestyle & Iya Villania: Basta’t magkaisa tayo kaya natin ito

BRIDGE

Lea Salonga: Sino pa ba ang aasahan
Lea Salonga & Rico Blanco: Kundi tayo-tayo rin
Joey Generoso, Rico Blanco & Nina: Gamitin natin ang pagkakataon
Arnel Pineda & Charice Pempengco: Upang tayo’y magtipon-tipon
Piolo Pascual, Kyla, Arnel Pineda: Bayan natin ay isulong

CHORUS 1

ALL together with
Kaya natin ito, sama-sama tayo
Ating kapwa’y tulungan, `wag natin pabayaan
Erik Santos, Jed Madela
& Mark Bautista: `Di tayo susuko, tayo ay Pilipino
Pops Fernandez, ZsaZsa Padilla
& Juris of MYMP: At kahit na anong pagsubok sa atin ay dumating
Sharon Cuneta: Basta’t magkaisa tayo, kaya natin ito

CHORUS 2

ALL together with
Nonito Donaire, Bing Loyzaga,
The Ryan Cayabyab Singers,
Thor, Mae Flores, Miguel Escueta,
& Aga Muchlach: Kaya natin ito, sama-sama tayo
Ating kapwa’y tulungan, `wag natin pabayaan
`Di tayo susuko, tayo ay Pilipino
At kahit na anong bagyo sa atin ay dumating
Basta’t magkaisa tayo, kaya natin ito
Kaya natin ito, kaya natin ito


Video courtesy of mjrodis







Monday, December 14, 2009

Darna Meets Elektra



Finally we get to see Regine's costume as Elektra. A number of Regine and Darna fans were scared that the Songbird might end up wearing cycling shorts. Good thing she looked more like one of those Walk Like an Egyptian dancers (Joke) or more like Cleopatra.



Darna was not at all threatened by Elektra's powers. They seem to equal each other's strengths. I just don't know if Darna's beam can match Elektra's lightning bolts. Seriously, more than looking like Cleopatra, Regine's costume reminded me of Marin the Assistant of Commander Com in SHAIDER!



Witness Elektra's Non-Threatening words to Darna. Enjoy!

Pix courtesy of Charles and Lester of RVMM. Video courtesy of isoupload


Monday, December 7, 2009

After the Rain-A Hopeful Christmas with Regine



After the Rain is Regine's Christmas Special inspired by Typhoon Ondoy and Pepeng. The background music is Love Was Born on Christmas Day from her Christmas album. Did she sing some of the tracks from this album? A new arrangement, perhaps? Or did she sing more inspiring songs (hope, love, friendship, charity and all the remaining virtues that you can think of)?

I really can't help but be reminded of Mariah Carey's Through the Rain. It's permissible since it's very timely and significant. After Ondoy, I just hope I'll receive Regine cds/dvds, posters, vhs tapes (more than 30 pcs of Reg concert and performances 90's-09) that I lost in Ondoy. I'm wishful thinking again. Regine and Aria doesn't even read blogs. But who knows? A miracle awaits me...May it be a hopeful Christmas for me as well...

Video courtesy of yetkl2





Here's one of my favorite tracks in Love Was Born on Christmas Day - Cradle Me This Christmas. Most people don't know that it has a music video. Enjoy!

Video courtesy of ASirenspeaks2


Rachel and Kurt's Defying Gravity



One of my favorite Wicked songs Defying Gravity covered by Lea Michelle (Rachel) and Chris Kolfer (Kurt). This is GLEE's way of introducing Broadway music to the Masses (popular music treatment).

Enjoy Kurt's Defying Gravity version timely to his so-called Accidental coming out interview. His speaking voice reminds me of Jay Manuel (America's Next Top Model). Rachel's voice is really suitable to Broadway music, as expected.










Friday, November 27, 2009

Darna Book 2: Regine Velasquez as Planet Woman



Darna's Book 2 will start on Nov. 30. Regine Velasquez' devouts will be happy to see their esteemed Songbird in a Villainess role. According to Raffy Arcega a Darna Consulant " So far Regine's the only Planet Woman that has been cast. Whether she's gonna have a team remains to be seen. In the original movie, the Planet Women are called that because they steal worlds in order to annexe them as their own planet is overly populated. But in order to do that, they intend to take the Earth from its place in the Universe and displace it spatially but in doing so destroys Earth's life forms".

There's a bunch of villainesses in the presence of Rochelle Pangilinan as Babaeng Manananggal, Jackie Rice as Diabolica, Katrina Halili as Serpina and a villain Akihiro as a Vampire (talk about the Twiight series). More enemies, more action and of course Higher ratings!


Video courtesy of TeAmo14344


Monday, November 23, 2009

Rhap Salazar @ Ellen DeGeneres Show




It's heart warming to see a Filipino talent like Rhap Salazar appearing in the Ellen De Generes Show. It's his birthday wish--- coming true. So young singers who can belt (gauge of a bright singing career in the Philippines) and want Exposure can just use this proven practice. They can also malinger that they have a rare disease and would simply want to impart his or her talent worldwide.

Rhap's version of All By Myself (Celine Dion) was not as impressive compared to his performances in WCOPA, Wowowee and ASAP. It's pretty obvious his throat was sore ( with something (an alien matter)). I'd say this again, Filipino talents are being recognized in the US. The most unfortunate reality is that these artists (Charice, Rhap & Arnel Pineda) always fail to mention a single Filipino artist that they idolized and emulated. Maybe it's their way of subtly implying that they want to perform with the Famous & Formidable US artists (like Whitney Houstoon).

I got dismayed by Charice's blatant appreciation to these Famous US talents before. Her strategy and appeal to the emotions of the American audience definitely paid off (she's getting bigger and better in the US music scene). Now, it's Rhap her bff or should i say gbf who is doing the same thing. I have high hopes for Kris Angelica the Birit Baby who can belt like Regine Velasquez. I just hope that when her time comes in performing in Ellen or some foreign show, she will make me more proud as a Filipino, who truly values his or her lineage.

As for Rhap, hopefully, when Oprah invites you, you'll be more proud of your roots. I'm looking forward to seeing you in After Ellen.com!

All By Myself Ellen DeGeneres Version






All By Myself WICOPA & ASAP version thanks to marlejen09 & ShowbizPinoy2 for the videos.






Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Regine's DARNA Transformation





Most Regine fans have been dreaming of this role for the Songbird - DARNA!

Thanks to Lester of RVMM

Monday, November 16, 2009

Darna Van




Serious Darna Fans/Collectors should consider having this customized Darna Van.


Monday, November 9, 2009

Mariah Carey-oke Grand Finals I Want to Know What Love Is




I never expected there's a WOW Magic Sing Mariah Carey-Oke Singing Contest. Locally, we have Regine Velasquez, Willie Revillame and Charice Pempengco as the major endorsers. MCA Music is responsible for this collaboration and Odyssey.



The main goal was to promote Mariah's Memoirs of An Imperfect Angel album. There were 20 semi-finalists who auditioned in various Odyssey branches and got a score of 95 and above using WOW Magic Sing. I enjoyed watching this contest since it's open to all age groups and sexual preferences. I am used to seeing a young boy belting a Mariah song with his parents' hope of not seeing his precious son joining a beauty contest in his adult years. Of course, the jolly Mariah Carey wannabees never failed to amuse me

Since Mariah is known for her belting prowess I've expected some Birit Babies (kids with belting power) and adult belters. But I never expected a lesbo Mariah fan. I am not stereo-typing people, but maybe, I just got so used to seeing and hearing Aiza Seguerra and the Indigo girls' acoustic type of music. Ooops! How can I forget Heart's Ann Wilson (a belter-spared) who guested in the L Word.

Due to time constraints, the semi-finalists had to sing a portion of Mariah's I Want to Know What Love Is which I found very challenging since the high notes are usually in the end part of the song. It's only the top 3 finalists who got to sing the song compeletely. Here are the videos.




Top 3 Performances:

Nina Gonzalgo





Jennifer Murillo





Katrina Velarde




Sunday, November 8, 2009

GLEE The Music Vol. 2 Track listing




My Ondoy backlog - GLEE! I can't wait for the second volume to be released on December 8. The new tracks are very promising. Check them out!

Tracklisting of "Glee: the Music Vol. 2" according to Amazon.com:
  1. "Proud Mary"
  2. "Endless Love"
  3. "I'll Stand By You"
  4. "Don't Stand So Close To Me"/"Young Girl"
  5. "Crush"
  6. "(You're) Having My Baby"
  7. "Lean On Me"
  8. "Don't Make Me Over"
  9. "Imagine"
  10. "True Colors"
  11. "Jump"
  12. "Smile" ( cover)
  13. "Smile" (Charlie Chaplin cover)
  14. "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going"
  15. "Don't Rain On My Parade"
  16. "You Can't Always Get What You Want"
  17. "My Life Would Suck Without You"




Sunday, November 1, 2009

Hindi Ka Nag-iisa (Love Offering for Noynoy Aquino)




People change. Regine never endorsed any politician before. Recording Hindi Ka Nag-iisa is not just pleasing the composer/partner Ogie Alcasid. It is for a bigger cause - the fate of the Philippines for the next 6 years. It is very apparent that Noynoy Aquino is being supported by some of the country's popular and bankable stars. The influence of Kris Aquino's hubby James Yap and Ateneo's Blue Eagles is also visible (Kerby Raymundo, Willie Miller, KG Canaleta, Cyrus Baguio, Enrico Villanueva, LA Tenorio, Larry Fonacier and Paulo Bugia).

This is also a good collaboration of GMA's (Dingdong Dantes, Marian Rivera) and ABS-CBN's (Sharon Cuneta, Boy Abunda, Anne Curtis, Bianca Gonzales, Mariel Rodriguez, Erik Santos, Bea Alonzo, & AiAi delas Alas) significant stars today.






Video courtesy of ericjohnsalut




Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Tim Song Koo (Theme Song Ko) Regine Velasquez



Witness Michael V's genius in his latest composition for one of Bubble Gang's Teleserye. A spooof of the famous Koreanovela- Stairway to Heaven. The song Tim Song Koo (Theme Song Ko) is performed to perfection by Asia's Sonbird Regine Velasquez. Without biases, the song made me laugh and Regine sounded like those quaint Korean singers (haunting singing style).

Tim Song Koo

Seginah pahkingahmo
Sige na pakinggan mo


Sahnah mahtippohanmeoren
Sana matipuhan mo rin

Eetteung kantangteu
Itong kantang 'to

Demeuna eettahtthaneung
'di mo naitatanong

Pabo ritteukeoteeu
Paborito ko 'to

Kse eettong timseungkeu
Kasi itong theme song ko

Kusteokonaheettong ahwiten
Gusto ko na itong awitin

Kamit eettong mikropohneu
Gamit itong mikropono

Degeuna mahphigil
Di ko na mapigil

Kandang kandagu
Gandang-ganda 'ko

Dittosa timseungkeu
Dito sa theme song ko

Keungtipeonyo eettong ahwiten
Kung tipo nyo itong awitin

Keusteomeo duwaetpahttahyeu
Gusto mo duet pa tayo

Mejyo nageeeemeo
Medyo nage-emo

Eettoang timseungkeu
Ito ang theme song ko

Wagmeosahnah eettong itnahpen
Wag mo sana itong isnabin

Bahkahmahppaheeyakahkeu
Baka mapaiyak ako

Eomejyonageeeemeo
O, medyo nag-e-emo

Ettoang timseungkeu
Ito ang theme song ko






Video and subtitle courtesy of lovelykimsunah








Friday, October 23, 2009

Yaya You're Such a LOSER! Bubblegang's 14th Anniversary



Congratulations to Bubble Gang!!! The longest running gag show in Philippines' TV History. The challenge is to match Nora Aunor's Superstar (different genre) and EAT Bulaga.





Will She Be The Next DARNA?



Marian Rivera's DARNA is definitely hard to beat. The only way to do it is by using a different medium/genre - Comedy, perhaps?

Thursday, October 22, 2009

Michael Jackson's This Is It:Human Nature Penguin Move



Michael Jackson's This Is It captured his creativity and artistry as he perfected his moves for this concert. The clip has the King of Pop's Penguin Move when he was rehearsing for the song Human Nature. The target release date will be on the 28th of October.


Video courtesy of SBARTSTV

Monday, October 19, 2009

Komiks Yaring Pinoy - DARNA




A special exhibit by true Filipino comic artists held at SM Megamall. Here's one of the famous and marketable komiks created - DARNA.











Friday, October 16, 2009

David Archuleta and Charice Pempengco's Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas




Christmas from the Heart is David Archuleta's treat to all his fans and soon to be fans. The album contains classic Christmas songs that must have been covered a gazillion times by almost any artist in his or her respective country.


My only saving grace for this Christmas album is track 7 - Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas a duet with Charice Pempengco.

Valentina & Babaeng Impakta Dolls




These are the customized dolls of Valentina and Roma and her demoness twin "Babaeng Impakta". I'm still wondering if GMA has intentions of manufacturing Darna customized dolls. Let's all wait and see.

Customized dolls courtesy of Eric Cueto.




Monday, September 28, 2009

Ondoy's Wrath Rescue in Action



This is what we see in the news in Ortigas Extension, Pasig City. The military and PNP were commended for their bravery in the flooded main road. What most people don't know is that these so-called rescue teams were choosy and did not dare go to the deepest flooded areas in the said vicinity. Helicopters that threw relief goods had poor judgment. They chose only those houses that looked quaint and dilapidated.

NDCC was even useless. The media only showed what they want people to see. Many people in our area needed more attention and help. Unfortunately, there are still many areas that were not given special attention. Those areas submerged more than 12 feet of filthy water.

Thursday, September 17, 2009

Pag-ibig Ko'y Pansinin (Stairway to Heaven theme) Free MP3




Here's the free mp3 download of Stairway to Heaven Philippines' version. Pag-ibig Ko'y Pansinin was originally recorded by Faith Cuneta and composed by: Romer Timbreza Lyrics by: Elmer Blancaflor Rearranged by: Romeo Velasco Jr and recorded by Regine. Enjoy!









Monday, September 14, 2009

Marian Rivera's Customized DARNA Doll




Marian Rivera's Darna is unstoppable. GMA should consider selling customized Darna dolls to satiate its millions of fans. I'm just wondering if Pepsi Herrera really designed the new Darna costumes as featured in Jessica Soho's show? I never saw his sketches. As far as I know, it is Bong Leal's creation. Now, what happened to GMA's integrity? Anyone, enlighten me--- please?


Picture courtesy of RaffyA.





Thursday, September 10, 2009

I Want To Know What Love Is Mariah Carey Versus Regine MP3





Mariah Carey's version of I Want To Know What Love Is from her soon to be released album Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel. Final album release will be on Sept 18. I love the piano intro and since Mariah has very obvious voice issues she had to capitalize on her whispery-raspy timbre and ultra high whistle notes.







Asia's Songbird Regine recorded the same song in her Retro Album in 1996. Her key was higher and showed her comfort zone in high chest notes. Her live version in her Retro concert was higher than the recorded version (What's new?). After several years, Tina Arena recorded the same song.












Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Regine's The Climb @ Dante's Peak MP3




During the launch of YES Life Stories - Dingdong Dantes.





Here's a duet by Regine and Karla the Soprano singing Miley Cyrus' The Climb. Pop version with a Classical counterpart.



Due to a DMCA complaint here's the video instead.




9.9.09 Prophecies





With the upcoming release of 2012 the movie, this website has interesting information that made sense with the Book of Revelations, Nostradamus and the Mayan Calendar. Here's an excerpt:

"September 9 2009, 9-9-09, 999, Prophecies of the Book of Revelation and Nostradamus for year 2009. Note that 999 is 666 upside-down, 666 being the number of the Beast, the Antichrist in the Bible's Book of Revelation.

Also discusses Nostradamus and the CERN LHC particle accelerator creating a Black Hole or Strangelet Doomsday. A prophecy of French prophet Nostradamus, 9 44, may predict the CERN Large Hadron Collider LHC proton particle accelerator being built near Geneva on the France Swiss border may produce a black hole or strangelet particle that could swallow earth or cause some other great disaster. RAYPOZ in Century 9 Number 44 may refer to the positive ray of the LHC. Could this be a Doomsday Machine? Could this cause the December 21 2012 Mayan calendar prophecy destruction of earth? Did Nostradamus warn us from 400 years ago about creating a Doomsday Machine with the CERN LHC? The LHC will be turned on again later in 2009, possibly near 9-9-09. If there are a lot of volcanos and earthquakes later in 2010 - 2012 after CERN cranks up the LHC, then it may mean a CERN created Black Hole is eating earth's core, collapsing the earth from within as the core disappears. Nothing can be done then, if a Black Hole has been created and has gone to the center of the earth, which it will do because it is heavier than anything on earth, earth will be on its way to a Black Hole or Strangelet Doomsday within a few years, the earth's crust will crack like an egg shell. This could be the cause of the prophesied December 21 2012 Mayan calendar Doomsday. I know I will be called a "kook" because of this video talking about Nostradamus, but there are respected scientists who are concerned about CERN destroying earth by creating a Black Hole or Strangelet. Read about it, search for articles on search engines by typing "Black Hole Doomsday", tell your friends and family about this."


Video courtesy of revelation13net





Sunday, September 6, 2009

Regine Ballroom Dancing




Regine claims that she's not a good dancer. Here's a private video during Mommy V's 60th Birthday Party.


Video courstesy of noel11671.