MyMusicStore vs OPM2Go: which one is worth your time?
This year saw the beta opening of two new digital music stores in the Philippines: MyMusic Store (run by the big labels) and opm2go (co-owned by Ogie Alcasid). Well, three if you count iTunes FINALLY opening up its catalog to the Philippines. Will MyMusic Store and opm2go finally change the way Filipinos treat digital music?...
Rocking out with “Rock of Ages” by Atlantis Productions
So. The reason for the conspicuous lack of posts for the past 10 days is because I’ve been on my days off and didn’t have the energy to write. Haha. Ironically, I rarely get to rest on my days off because of the so much stuff I have to do. Haha. Case in point: June...
“Last December” by Gabriel Lynch
[bandcamp track=788995010 bgcol=FFFFFF linkcol=4285BB size=venti] I know nothing about this guy except that he’s an independent musician on an Asian tour that includes the Philippines. He played at Conspiracy, 70′s Bistro, and The Bar at 1951 in Malate. After hearing this song, I can say that he’s a brilliant independent musician. Despite what I post,...
Yes, there’s nightlife in El Nido
I got to stay in El Nido town last night with friends from work. Yaaaay! After meeting up with even more friends from work and eating and drinking, we decided to head to a bar for some live music. Contrary to the usual Manila schedule, El Nido is pretty much dead on Sundays. We ended...
A kickass night with Death Cab for Cutie
I like Death Cab for Cutie. I really do. Ben Gibbard’s songs pack a wallop and lead to exclamations of “T*ngina THIS!!!” from listeners. That said, 1) I was only introduced to them five years ago, 2) their discography is not imprinted on my brain, and 3) while I love them, they are not my...
Mr. A-Z in Manila!
I’m not really one to gush about music but I am making an exception this time because Mr. Jason Mraz is my favorite musician EVER. Yes, EVER. (John Mayer ranks second.) Unfortunately, I wasn’t a fan yet when he first came to Manila and performed in the NBC Tent so I missed that chance. Since...
Movies and music
Aids and I were lucky enough to snag tickets to the opening night of Rakenrol in the Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo in CCP last July 23. In fairness, Rakenrol merited a showing in the Main Theater Official description: Odie and his best friend Irene are two outsiders who find a second home in the Philippine underground...
A night with Andrew Lloyd Webber
Confession time: despite my love for musicals, I have never watched an Andrew Lloyd Webber musical live. The closest I’ve ever come is the 1973 “Jesus Christ Superstar” film with Ted Neely (Jesus) and Carl Anderson (Judas). I know the songs of course – everyone knows the songs! – but I’ve never heard them sung...
Jeanne
Awesome! My kind of girl!
Macy
Thank you! It does feel good to be recognized for
Zezee
Lol yea, sometimes I wish I didn't leave lol.
