Bagong Kanta Tungkol sa Pilipinas

Naaaliw ako kapag may nababalitaan akong foreigners na kumakanta ng awiting Pinoy. Mas nakaka-impress kapag nagco-compose sila ng kanta tungkol sa Pilipinas. Here's the lyrics to one such song written by Julien Drolon, a French music artist:

PHIL SO GOOD Lyrics

Paradise islands, white sand beach

Tropical jungles where tribes still live

Land of Rizal and the guitar strings

Gotta find some time to live it here

I am in the Philippines x 3

And I feel so good, so good

People speak tagalog, sometimes taglish

They love to have fun, they know how to live

With a warm welcome, they will make you feel

Like it is your turn to smile and sing

I am in the Philippines x 3

And I feel so good, so good

comma down selectah…

seat back relax uminum ng beer

itaas ang bote isigaw ang cheers

lay back, while listenin smooth jazz and

feel the cold breeze and keep the wheels blazin

cause all we need is a time to relax

ihanda na ang serbeza lets drink some wapak

sige sige dont stop, non stop ang saya

pag-katapos ng lahat libutin luzviminda

tawagan mo na si jo and i will text julien

hatakin na si joven all over again

cause the best thing in life is life and that’s true

huwag hayaan ang saya lagpasan ka nito

take a zip just a trip and take a deep breath

libutin tiaong gubat all by your self

fiyah grill, cold beer, lay back and chill

watch the daet sunsets thats the thrill

sounds cool huh

I am in the Philippines x 3

And I feel so good, so good

Boracay in summer, I went there twice

Wanna feel colder, go to the rice terraces

Palawan is where I took my love

She wanted a romance under the sun

Surf is the best in Siargao

You can also dance up to Malasimbo

And when I need a break from Manila

I got a secret place that I won’t say to ya

I am in the Philippines x 3

And I feel so good, so good

Song Credits:

Julien Drolon: songwriting english part/vocal/production

Leal Nanca: songwriting tagalog part/ rap/ keyboards

Jojo Duenas: Arrangement/ bass

Enzo Queyquep: Guitars

Paolo Santiago: Drums

Girlie Capulso: back up vocals

Recorded at Tracks by Angee Rozul

Mixed and Produced by Angee Rozul

Below is a video of the song that I found on YouTube. Medyo malabo nga lang pakinggan. If you want to listen to a clear mp3 copy, download Phil So Good for free sa www.orangemagazinetv.com

To know more about Julien Drolon, paki-bisita yung isa ko pang blog. 

Eraserheads Limited Edition CD Set from Greenwich!

Sigurado akong mae-excite yung mga kaibigan kong E-heads fans...

Just click the photo to enlarge and read the mechanics. Enjoy! :)

Aiai delas Alas at FILharmoniKA

Hayaan ninyong patawanin din kayo ni Aiai delas Alas gaya ng pagpapasaya niya sa amin kagabi sa Show Tickler ng Ambient Media.

Para makita naman ang astig na pagkakakanta ni Aiza Seguerra ng Ang Huling El Bimbo, bisita lang kayo dun sa kabilang blog ko :)

Galing Pinoy sa Larangan ng Musika

Noong isang araw, ni-blog ko ang tungkol sa concert ng Novo Concertante Manila na ginanap kagabi kung saan special guests nila ang Oktokanto Guitar Ensemble. Bilang isang proud na ate, please allow me to share with you ang isang video na kinuha ko kung saan tumugtog ang kapatid ko (gitarista sa dulong kaliwa) at ang mga kasamahan n'ya.

Sana'y ipagmalaki n'yo rin ang talentong Pilipino :)



Para sa video clip ng Oktokanto kasama ang Novo Concertante, pakibisita na lang ang aking kabilang blog. Maraming salamat!

Nanghihinayang ...

... kasi hindi ako nakanood nung Tears for Fears concert nung isang gabi.

Nakaka-emo pa naman ang pagkatugtog ng batang ito ng Mad World. Hay!

Ever since my college days, I have been familiar with Kuya Gary's songs because he's a familiar face in IVCF gatherings in Los Baños. I haven't had a chance yet to get to know him better but he and my husband often meet with fellow musicians. Last week, hubby brought home two CDs given by Kuya Gary himself after their get-together at Conspiracy.



Kuya Gary's musical genius and versatility became once more evident. As always, I was amazed at the lyrics and melodies of the songs. Some are very inspiring, some made me contemplate about our country's current circumstances and then there are the songs that made me laugh out loud.


Here are some examples:

"In All Things" (lovely melody, great words) from the album God of Jubilee, Lord of the Nations

Even though the little sparrows
Neither sow nor reap
Never do they beg or borrow
They must know something deep

In all things I can rejoice
In the name of Jesus
Unto Him I lift my voice
God's grace will suffice

In all things I can be glad
For I'm clad with the blood
And the love of Christ

"Mga Kanta ni Goryo" (sung in the tune of Itik-itik -- you really have to hear it to appreciate how funny it is) from the album Saranggola sa Ulan

Itext-itext mo na lang ako
Kung may credit pa ang celfon mo
Ngunit baka magbigla kayo
Ang balance nyo ay biglang zero

Uto-uto din naman tayo
Nagpapaloko pag may promo
Smart o Globe, kung Sun mo gusto
Nakasampung lipat na ako

Kahit ang text mo’y di dumating
Bawat pindot mo sisingilin
Tuloy-tuloy na kakaltasin
Kahit na nga di mo pindutin

Ipindut mo, ipindut mo, ipindut mo, ipindut mo
Ipindut mo, ipindut mo, ipindut mo, ipindut mo-

From his old albums, my favorites are:

The romantic "Dagat" (very apt for OFW families -- with a haunting melody and is quite a tear-jerker) which we have on cassette tape pa!

Namamaybay
Ang tubig sa paypay ng hanging habagat
Dumadampi
Sa umaasang pisngi ng tabindagat

Dagat na pagitan ng ating pag-ibig
Singlawak, singlayo, singlalim
Ngunit sa isang panig, dagat ang nagsasanib
Ng dalampasigan mo sa akin

Namamangka
Ang aking diwa sa nakalipas
Tumatawid
Sa ibayong daigdig ng ating bukas

Sa dagat ng pangako, sa laot ng pangarap
Sa alon ng iyong mga halik
Dagat din ng luha ng pusong naghihirap
Naghihintay sa iyong pagbabalik

"Pagkatapos" (Ladies, you'll have fun singing this to your hubbies too! hehehe)

Alam mo bang magliliwanag na
Ang bait mo’t umuwi ka pa
Pagkatapos kitang ipagsaing
Pagkatapos kitang ipaghain
Sasabihin mong ika’y kumain na

Para bang isang instant replay
Ng nangyari nung isang gabi
Pagkatapos mo akong pangakuan
Pagkatapos ng ating kasunduan
Hihiritan mo akong muli

Sana man lamang ay paminsan-minsan
Mauunawaan ko pa
Napakapalad mo lang aking hirang
Mahal na mahal kita

Isang araw ang langit kukulog
Mahal, alam mo na ang kasunod
Mauubos ang aking pasensya
Igagapos kita sa isang bomba
Giliw, sana ay maawa ka

Huwag hayaang ako’y maging kontrabida
Huwag bayaang ako’y maging byuda
Pagkatapos ay, pagkatapos ay
Pagkatapos ay tapos ka na

Curious to hear these songs? The good news is, they're all downloadable at www.garygranada.com! :) Go check them out now. You'll find complete lyrics at the website as well. I'm sure you'll have fun discovering the other songs there. Happy listening!

Music Shuffle Game

Dahil nagkopyahan ng posting ang mga fwends ko sa blogs nila, makikigaya na rin ako hehehe. Ikaw kasi Faye eh! Hahaha, manisi daw ba! Pero tingin ko, Corrs fans lang ang makaka-relate sa post kong ito (pano naman, 95% ng laman ng i-Tunes ko eh Corrs songs!). Heniways, baka gusto nyo rin i-try, fun sya :)

1. Open your library (iTunes, Winamp, Media Player, iPod, etc)
2. Put it on shuffle
3. Press play
4. For every question, type the song that's playing
5. When you go to a new question, press the next button
6. Don't lie and try to pretend you're cool.

Opening Credits:
Radio – The Corrs

Waking Up:
What Can I do (but wake up? hehehe) - The Corrs

First Day At School:
One Night – The Corrs (ngek, ano itu, night school???)

Falling In Love:
Paddy McCarthy – The Corrs (hala instrumental na Irish Jig, di ata bagay)

Fight Song:
When the Stars Go Blue – The Corrs (“Dancing in your wooden shoes … in your wedding gown” Um, duh?)

Breaking Up:
Queen of Hollywood – The Corrs (dapat ata pang next song ititch ah)

Prom:Looking in the Eyes of Love - The Corrs (ayos! Swak!)

Life Is Good:
So young – The Corrs (Agree! I love this song, sobrang ganun talaga ang feeling around high school and college days)

Mental Breakdown:
Breathless (dahil ini-straight jacket? hehehe) – The Corrs

Driving:
Moorlough Shore _ The Corrs (ngek makakatulog ako sa manibela nito!)

Flashback:
Joy of Life – The Corrs (happy memories, ayos!)

Getting Back Together:
Return to Fingall – The Corrs (in fairness, may “Return”)

Wedding:
Love in the Milky Way – The Corrs (ngek, kanta to ng call girl eh!)

Birth of Child:
Confidence for Quiet – the Corrs (utang na loob, hindi ko kayang manahimik kapag nanganganak, masakeeet!)

Final Battle:
Buchaille on Eirne – The Corrs (napaka-mild naman nito para sa battle)

Death Scene:
Humdrum – The Corrs (hmmm, pwede!)

Funeral Song:
Little Wing – The Corrs (“Now she’s walking through the clouds …” pwede rin!)

End Credits:
Rendezvous Paris – The Corrs (fitting!)