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/

DIVAStation!!!

I'm wondering if we can have our own version of Divas Live? So instead of sulking and waiting for the impossible to actualize, I have the following performances uploaded. Happy Holidays! ENJOY!

You big disgrace
I've got the feeling and I'm willing tonight
Well I ain't nobody's angel
Credit is bad
So why dispute me and waste my time



Opening - divastation


We are beautiful no matter what they say
Yes, words won't bring us down
We are beautiful in every single way
Yes, words can't bring us down
Don't you bring me down today


Beautiful - divastation


Some of them want to use you
Some of them want to get used by you
Some of them want to abuse you
Some of them want to be abused


eurythmics - divastation


If you need me, call me
No matter where you are
No matter how far
Just call my name



motown - divastation


Ikaw ang pag-ibig
Sa araw at gabi
Ikaw ang pag-asang tanglaw sa dilim
Napapawi’t hirap at pighati



ikaw lamang - divastation


Sana'y di nagmaliw ang dati kong araw
Nang munti pang bata sa piling ni nanay
Nais kong maulit ang awit ni inang mahal
Awit ng pag-ibig habang ako'y nasa duyan



sa ugoy - divastation


Sapat na ba ang ako
Ay mangako?

Dito, wala ka na, di ba?
Wala at di na makikita

Sa piling mo, ang gabi’y tila araw
Ikaw ang pangarap

Para bang kay bigat
Ng nadarama



opm hits - divastation

You took my love for granted, why oh why
The show is over, say good-bye

I never wanted anyone like this
It's all brand new, you'll feel it in my kiss

The secret I knew then
Will I ever have the chance again

Mmmmmm, give yourself to me
Mmmmmm, you hold the key

If the music's pumping it will give you new life
You're a superstar, yes, that's what you are, you know it


madonna - divastation


Sa kanyang kilos at galaw tayo ay naaaliw
Sa ating mga mata isa lamang siyang baliw
Ngunit kung tayo ay hahatulang sabay
Sa mata ng Maykapal, siya'y higit na banal



baliw - divastation





And I love you so...

People ask me how

How I've lived till now

I tell them I don't know




And I Love You So - Divastation

Charice Pempengco's Live Performances in Eastwood

I've been pre-occupied with the Divas 4 Divas video uploads. My apologies. I will definitely upload Charice's performances in Libis anytime this week. So please be patient on this matter. There are 7 videos or more. I'm somewhat disappointed with the copyright issues of the Divas 4 Divas video uploads. I noticed that not all vids had copyright issues. Now, I'm thinking these vids will not be shown on tv. I'm not seeing any problem with Charice's vids since it's a free show.

More Divas 4 Divas Domination???

The youtube clicks are overwhelmingly high. But I need your support in my blog. So I'd like YOU to post your comments stating the performances that you would like to see. I will upload the videos this week based on
their popularity.

I'll be waiting.... Change of plans. There have been copyright issues. The producers are really after profit after all. IF this was a Solo Regine concert, Aria wouldn't be bothered if there were amatuer vids uploaded in youtube. How sad... But there's always a solution to everything---in private...

Divas 4 Divas a Major DIVAstation

Based on my previous entry about hard economic times, I did my best not to give in to my wants. I meant, I would love to splurge for these 4 Divas. But I need to tame myself. On second thought, being offered by scalpers 50% discount on high end tickets is such a welcome temptation. If they were just early, I would have surrendered to such offers.

I intentionally did not read any articles nor watch any tv appearances when they were promoting this show. I wanted to watch the show with ZERO expectations. Honestly, I believe that Rowell Santiago's resignation as the show's director, was purely a marketing gimmick. So there's an effective formula for creating a much needed buzz for this once in a lifetime concert. Look at the picture and see for yourself.




So where do I begin? I used to be very detailed and unforgiving in my reviews before. But since I'd like to be interactive, I'll let the vids and the pics narrate what really transpired during the show. Now, please be forgiving since am not in the best seating position and for strategic recording purposes. I can't be in front seats and blatantly record the entire show. I'd like to pay Respect to GMA since the show will be televised this month. For sure there will be additional graphics that will be incorporated when they release this on tv. So, please be content with an amateur video. The main purpose is to share to those less fortunate Songbird worshippers, fans, friends and loved ones of the other Divas worldwide. I am not in any manner, intends to jeopardize this TV Special.










These are random pictures that will serve as teasers. I will do my best in uploading the vids IN ORDER. Let's start with this one.

False alarm! Here's the Real Opening - We Will Rock You, Queen of the Night & Free Your Mind. The outfits remind me of Christian Siriano of Project Runway Season 4.





So the opening number's just like one of those overtly used medleys. I was scared that it'll be predictable. Not until they played the chords of I'll Be There --- it turned out to be Beautiful!




And so to Really Love a Woman....





Annie Lennox ! Sweet Dreams are made of ..







What the??? Dreamgirls local version? I was wrong... tribute to Diana Ross





I had to stop. My apologies to Zsa Zsa Zaturnnah fans. Need to allot space for more important performances. She sang Love Will Find You... Someday..


Ikaw Lamang?





One of my favorites. I like the ethnic touch in the arrangement. I love the way Regine sounded like Grace Nono. A tribute to the ALL time Diva - Mothers. Sa Ugoy ng Duyan arranged by Bob Aves. Enjoy!






After this song let me get some sleep. It's been a LONG day... To be continued

Divas 4 Divas

Tis the season to be Jolly? The gathering of the Philippines' Top Divas is a MUST SEE event. We still have one week to purchase our tickets. These divas have been influential in the so-called evolution of OPM (Original Pilipino Music). In restrospect, it seems that GIRL Power is a common movement in the Filipino psyche.

We are definitely in hard economic times! One has to contemplate and must do a WANTs and NEEDs check Analyis of one's finances. For your easy reference, here's the Seat and Price listing:

Seat Location Price


Patron VIP (101 & 103 - ROWS A-E) (Reserved Seating) 5250
Patron VIP (101 & 103 - ROWS F-Z) (Reserved Seating) 3150
Lower Box VIP (Reserved Seating) 3150
Lower Box (Reserved Seating) 2100
Upper Box A (Reserved Seating) 1260
Upper Box B (Free Seating) 630
General Admission (Free Seating) 315
Patron Sides (Reserved Seating) 2625

To check the seat plan please click on the link:

http://www.ticketnet.com.ph/2006/detail.php?eid=940&res=Y


For more information regarding this RARE gathering of our country' s top DIVAS, you may visit this website:


http://divas4divas.net/


Needs are created by the media in order to entice buyers into purchasing more for the current year than the previous year. No one's to be disappointed at Christmas, after all. There's a blatant manipulation to the viewing public. And who can bring themselves to crush the psyche of anyone by not giving them all they want?

The end result of all of this is "HAPPINESS." The receivers (viewers) of the presents are happy and the merchandisers (concert producers) are happy. The media people are happy and the credit card people are happy. Everything and Everyone is HAPPY during Christmas.


I got this leakage of the concert's repertoire. Thanks to Lolo MAO!! ENJOY!!!


1. 70's Disco - Opening Number(?) - http://elfyourself.jibjab.com/view/FxeRzK05Yx0a0Fbq2rKj

2. 20's Era - Charlston- http://elfyourself.jibjab.com/view/K2rVyxXoP3GtHjJ1

3. Country Hits - http://elfyourself.jibjab.com/view/IOBZUWI6a1v0VK0U4OlH

4. Christmas - Christmas Carols. Finale(?) - http://elfyourself.jibjab.com/view/bfci5XgzrIQlMzbdnst9

Regine @ 16 Wouldn't Beg For Water

Gmdeleon's such a blessing to Regine's followers and friends. Another rare live performance of Sheena Easton's famous song (aside from Almost Over You). She performed this in Ariel Ureta's tv show - Stop, Look & Listen.

Regine @ 16 Singing Overjoyed

Thanks to gmdeleon's uploads (Regine's Love Me Again and Greatest Love of All). Here's another rare performance of a Stevie Wonder hit song. This is definitely a remarkable copy since it's from an audiotape.

Regine's timbre @ 16 was still teeny bopperish. Lacking in texture and depth. What's admirable was her vocal control. Enjoy!