There comes a time when your mind fails you. It commences when the
billions of neurons in that skull start to shrink, and so do your mental
faculties. Like focusing, for instance.
Like a drift wood caught in a sea cyclone, I resigned myself to my
fate. Free fall for both, like Newton's apple dropping on his lap.
I was not that excited when I found out that What About Love was inlcuded in Fantasy's Covers cd. I must have had enough of this song in Regine's Most Requested. The redeeming factor that made me like this song was the arrangement . Slower tempo that made the song a ballad instead of its original rock form. The belting part reminded me of another Heart song Alone, performed by Regine in SOP.
Regine's version of Parokya ni Edgar's Ok Lang Ako. The song's wrtten by Chito Miranda. Good decision to cover an OPM artist's song. I hope that the mall shows of Regine will finally have the actual cds together with the huge posters. Enjoy!
Here's the official music video of Regine's You Don't Know written by Ogie Alcasid and directed by Direk Nani. The video can be interpreted in different ways. The most obvious would be Regine as a restaurant patron who has witnessed the relationship of real lovers Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes. Enjoy!
Here's the live performance ofFantasy'scarrier single You Don't Know at the Alabang Town Center.
Regine's opening songs - Halo & The Only Exception. She still looked fresh here.You will notice that as the show progressed, the tissue paper became her reliable ally. Her version of famous Illuminati artists Beyonce and Paramore (lol). Enjoy!
Regine's appreciation to Ely Buendia and The Eraserheads. This number was first performed in Regine's Most Requested. I liked the Aegis-all lungs-type of belting. Again, this medley may not be included in the covers cd.
Regine didn't mention if this Lifehouse hit song is included in her Fantasy album. A lot of people loved her version. Anyways, I am not so sure if her palazzo pants made her thinner or wider. tsk. tsk .tsk...
Odyssey is pre-selling Fantasy for P550 with free humongous posters. The first 50-55 buyers had an opportunity in having their posters signed by Regine. Since the venue was really humid, Regine looked exhausted but still managed to smile for some photo ops. I love Regine's live versions of her recorded songs since they always offer something new- some twists. Here's a belting version of Been Waiting.
I just find it weird that the event was called a Christmas launch. The only Christmassy about it was when Regine raised her wine glass with Champagne signalling the upcoming Christmas season. I never expected Alabang Town Center to be this hot. They better do something with their airconditioning system. The video will show how Regine consumed tons of tissues in wiping her sweat. The rest of the performances will be uploaded in no chronological order.
Regine's version of Claire Marlo'sWithout Me is so far my fave cover song in her Fantasy album. She performed this earlier with La Diva at Party Pilipinas and that somewhat depleted the emotions required by the song's lyrics. Enjoy!
Note: After uploading, I noticed that Blogger didn't do justice to the HD recording of this mini launch of Fantasy. It must be the compression that the file has gone through. I'm somewhat disappointed. Anyways, the original copy is still perfect!
Here's an audio sampler of You Don't Know - one of the original tracks in Regine's Fantasy album. Her shorts reminded me of Mariah's in Dreamlover music video and Loverboy cd single cover - I'm really sorry if I can't stop myself from comparing. This other picture reminded me of Dyesebel and Daryl Hannah in the movie Splash.
Here's Mariah's Loverboy picture.
I heard that it will be released soon (LOL) and another tentative date will be on the 22nd of this month. Let's wait and see. Click You Don't Know. Enjoy!
At the Alabang Town Center Activity Center, Regine will have a mini-show on November 20 @ 6pm. Since Fantasy will be released on the 15th, am not so sure if the Songbird will accommodate the signing of her cds. The event is ATC's Christmas launch.
In Manilyn Live's First Anniversary, a rising star Regine Velasquez singing one of her hit songs Buhay ng Buhay Ko. I just noticed that the studio's very dark and creepy. It didn't look like they're celebrating. I wonder how Regine felt like wearing those 3-inch paddings-- so Karimadon. so Nineties... No wonder it's 1990. Enjoy! Thanks to cinemasuerte!
In the early 90s, a not so famous Regine Velasquez promoting her signature hit song Narito Ako. I just realized that cropped hair existed on that decade. This was a performance by Regine who hasn't been in love yet. This was during Roderick Paulate's Birthday Celebration. Enjoy! Thanks to cinemasuerte!
Regine finally admitted that she will be wearing a red wedding gown designed byMonique Lhuillier. I like the idea of this wedding dress on a beach wedding at Punta Fuego.
It's possible that Regine and Ogie are destined to be together forever. Here's a picture of the couple 19 years ago. Also, if you have seen Regine's concerts in the early 90s, Ogie was always there - giving the love of her life (future) standing ovations.
This picture is a premonition of what's to happen. A birthday cake 19 yrs ago and soon a wedding cake.
I have been waiting as well for Regine's new album. I personally do not like the album title Fantasy since it can be used against her. Mariah Carey has the same album title. I really do not understand why the people working for and with Regine did not even suggest for a better and original album title. Regine has avoided singing Mariah' songs. I have not heard her sing any of Mariah's hit songs in Memoirs of An Imperfect Angel. There are so many words that can be used to replace Fantasy. They can use Mirage, Phantasm, Illusion, Dream or even Fairy tale.
The album is a dream come true for most Regine fanatics. Another pre-Christmas treat since it's a double cd. One cd will have original tracks and the other one will have covers. It'll have 22 tracks. Hopefully, there'll be 11 originals and 11 covers. There has been no advice yet from record bars on the tentative release date of this album. It might be released on the last week of November.
It is very obvious that most of the pictures were inspired by Regine and Ogie's Pre-Nuptial shoot. The pictures are good. A friend commented that some of the black and white pics were not that sharp. Still, lots of great pics to choose from for the album layout.
Regine has been waiting for her dream wedding. Her fans are waiting with her. For those who can't be accomodated in her wedding - Fantasy will be a good alternative solution. After all, we've been waiting for something new from our Songbird.
Here's one of the Original tracks - Been Waiting. Enjoy!
