Martyr Nyebera by Kamikazee

Title: Martyr Nyebera
Artist: Kamikazee
Album: Maharot
Time: 4:59



Very well done music video. I enjoyed this one very much. No wonder it won the 20th Awit Awards for best music video. Great special effects. However that fight scene with "Bones Lee" did not really coincide with the beat of the music. They could have picked a different scene during that part of the song. Oh well... everyone is a critique...

Wala Ng Iba by the Bloomfields

Title: Wala Ng Iba
Artist: The Bloomfields
Album: The Bloomfields
Time:

Hari Ng Sablay by Sugarfree

Title: Hari Ng Sablay
Artist: Sugarfree
Album: Dramachine
Time: 4:55




Check out the flying chicken. I thought that was very cool what they did there.

Ikaw Lamang by Silent Sanctuary

Title: Ikaw Lamang
Artist: Silent Sanctuary
Album: Fuchsiang Pag-ibig
Time: 5:24



Ah yes... High School Life! We've all went through that initial stalking phase when we were in High School. Sending out those creepy love letters to our first crush. And we then later find out that our girl is in love with someone else. Oh how our hearts were broken. But the funny part about life is, we got better at stalking someone else as we grow up. And we are much more determined this time. Oh well that's how life is.

How Did You Know by Gary Valenciano

Title: How Did You Know
Artist: Gary Valenciano
Album: Pure Heart
Time: 4:03



Gary Valenciano won the 2005 Awit Awards for best male performance with this song. At that time, that was his second Awit Awards in a row since 2004 and all in all seventh trophy since 1988. The song is very well composed in my opinion and rightfully deserve recognitions.

The song was the movie soundtrack of "All My Life" which several clips from the movie were used in the music video. Since the song came out, I must have heard this song a million times played out. And majority of it were from weddings. The song does have a very sentimental romantic lyrics.

So now it is immortalized here in my blog so you and I can watch and listen to it one more time.

Ikon winners

Congratulations to both Kjwan and Vina Morales for winning the first Ikon singing competition. There were three coutries who participated in this competition -- one from Malaysia, one from Indonesia, and of course, one from the Philippines.

Each performer were asked to perfom two songs of their choice and that a final song was choosen by one of the four judges. Vina Morales did her rendition of "Pangako Sa Iyo", a tele-novela theme song and "Feels So Nice", a fast upbeat dance music. While Kjwan sang “Invitation”, a hard rock and "One Look", a reggae music.

The judging was not done by phone voting but was done by the panel of judges from Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines and Singapore. The winners got a $25,000 cash prize and trophies to take home. Very well done to Kjwan and Vina.

Kung Paano by Jasmine Trias

Title: Kung Paano
Artist: Jasmine Trias
Album: Jasmine Trias
Time: 4:23



Yes folks, another Jasmine Trias music video. Sorry. I can't help it. I just like the song. But not really sure I understand her videos at all. What's up with those rain? If you watched her other music video, you would know what I am talking about. It must be something about growing up in Hawaii where rain pours pretty much throughout the year.

Sana Lagi by Jasmine Trias

Title: Sana Lagi
Artist: Jasmine Trias
Album: Jasmine Trias
Time: 3:44

Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw by Regine Velasquez

Title: Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw
Artist: Regine Velasquez
Album: Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw OST
Time: 3:25

Bituin Walang Ningning by Sarah Geronimo

Title: Bituin Walang Ningning OST
Artist: Sarah Geronimo
Album: Bituin Walang Ningning OST
Time: 5:43



This is a remake version that Sharon Cuneta did for the same movie title back in the 70s. I've heard Sharon's version, but the modern version do sounds better to me. Well sit back and enjoy.

Sorry Na, Pwede Ba by Brownman Revival

Title: Sorry Na, Pwede Ba
Artist: Brownman Revival
Album: Ayos Din
Time: 4:22



This is a remake version of Rico J Puno which is written and composed by Rey Valera in 1978. I haven't heard Rico's version of the song but I like how the song is arranged in Reggae format. Not sure if I actually saw Rico in the music video. I would assume that he would make a quick apperance or something. However, in the bonus track of the CD, he did collaborate with the band to sing this song.

Gary Valenciano World Tour 2007

Although I won't be able to see this since it is about 8 hour drive for me, but hopefully if you are (or at least planning on visiting) Pasadena next month, check out Gary Valenciano World Tour concert.

GARY V WORLD TOUR 2007 Pasadena, CA Saturday, Sept. 8, 2007, 8:00PM at Pasadena Civic Center, 300 East Green St., Pasadena, CA 9101 With Special Guest TONI GONZAGA plus POWERPLAY, MAY ANN CASAL and MELISSA FONTANO

- Source: pinoygigs.com

Paano Kita Iibigin OST

Title: Paano Kita Iibigin
Artist: Regine Velasquez and Piolo Pascual
Album: Paano Kita Iibigin OST
Time: 4:37



This is the sound track to their movie of the same title.

Panalangin by Moonstar88

Title: Panalangin
Artist: Moonstar88
Album: Todo Combo
Time: 4:00



This song is a remake version of the classic song "Panalangin" by APO. The video was entirely shot Fiesta Carnival and CubaoX.

Upside Down by 6CycleMind

Title: Upside Down
Artist: 6CycleMind
Album: Home
Time: 5:26



The band was named 6cyclemind even though they are only five because they consider their manager as their sixth member.Their manager wrote most of the band's hits.

Manila by Amber

Title: Manila
Artist: Amber
Album: Amber
Time: 3:40



She was born in Mesa, Arizona, on July 29th 1985 to Gary and Cecilia Rowley. At the early age of 5, Amber and her family relocated to the Philippines, where she would learn more about her mother’s Filipino heritage and later discover her passion for music.

As a kid, Amber was featured in TV commercials namely Goya, Hi-C and Aji-no-moto, and made guest appearances on That’s Entertainment. She was also a regular in Pen-Pen de Sarapen, a children’s show broadcasted by channel 9. She also successfully entered many different amateur singing competitions.

After high school, Amber moved to Los Angeles, California to pursue her singing career. She started off working with different touring groups, and doing background vocals for different artists such as Hillary Duff, Kashiff and others. In 2004, Amber was signed to NBA player Dale Davis’ record label, W.A.R. Entertainment. She recorded two singles for the movie soundtrack “Playa’s Ball.” After a successful contract, Amber moved to Osaka, Japan where she worked as a lead vocalist for the popular Rock & Hip-hop stage show “Enwhy” at Universal Studios. After finishing her contract with Universal, she signed a contract with Viva Records.

Amber is set to release her debut album, entitles “Feel Good Music” under Viva Records this May 2006. The album features 12 all-original songs, including the carrier single, “Manila”, an upbeat track which speaks of her wonderful and unique experience in the Philippines.

With the unique blend of American and Filipino influences in her culture and music, this Fil-Am charmer hopes to introduce a new sound not only to the Philippines, but to the rest of the world.

- Source: viva.com.ph

In Another Lifetime by Gary Valenciano

Title: In Another Lifetime
Artist: Gary Valenciano
Album: Relevance
Time: 4:44



Winner of 2007 Awit Awards for best male performance and best ballad song. This is the soundtrack of the movie "Eternity". The scenes you see in the video are clips from the movie. The song was written by Jude Gitamondoc and arranged by his longtime musical director Mon Faustino.

By the way, Gary has won his 10th Awit Award trophy since 1989 and his 4th in a row since 2004. This is one big tremendous accomplishment. I wonder what will he come up with this year.

Ikon singing competition

Woah!! Yet another reality singing contest. It appears that people are just so enamored with all of these realtiy singing contests that they just can't get enough of. Why? Anyway, to give you a little background on this, according to Wikipedia...

“IKON Malaysia is a reality singing competition which searches for a champion among existing or established artistes rather than among new, unknown starlets as in other such singing competitions.“

So basically there are three countries participating in this contest. (Malaysia, Indonesia, and of course the Philippines). Each countries have their own individual contest to see who to send to this big singing contest. There will be a solo artist and the other will be a group. Winner of that contest will get a trophy (naturally) and $25,000. And of course bragging rights. But the obvious reason would be is awarness. This contest will be shown to several millions of people and whether you win or lose, there will be people out there who will buy their album.

Anyway, the Philippines has finally choosen their representative three days ago. The competition ended with Vina Morales and Kjwan who will be competiting. Beating out Sitti, Skarlet and Kala and Truefaith.

The ASEAN finals will start this Sunday, August 12 in Malaysia. So stay tuned folks to see who will prevail. I'll keep you posted as soon as I hear anything. But this would be very interesting to see. No amatuers here. Strictlyprofessionals.

You can get more information here...

2007 Awit Awards winners

Here are the results to last night's 2007 Awit Awards.

Best Female Performance:
* Lani Misalucha - I Live For Love

Best Male Performance:
* Gary Valenciano - In Another Lifetime

Best Performance by a Duet:
* Mon David & Bituin Escalante - Alone Together

Best Group Perfromance:
* Kamikazee - Narda

Best New Female Performance: (tie)
* Amber - Manila
* Sitti - Para Sa Akin

Best New Male Performance:
* Gian Magdangal - Himala

Best New Group Performance:
* Kala - Jeepney

Album Of The Year:
* Maharot by Kamikazee

Song Of The Year:
* Narda by Kamikazee

Best Ballad:
* In Another Lifetime by Gary Valenciano

Best Rock:
* Narda by Kamikazee

Best R&B:
* A Single Soul

Best Movie/TV Soundtrack:
* Majika by Kitchie Nadal

Best Album Package:
* Tala-Arawan by Sugarfree

Music Video Of The Year:
* Martyr Nyebera

Congratulations to all the winners and to all finalists. In my opinion, they are all really good and deserve the recognitions and nominations. And so far this year, a lot of great original songs have been released. Hope they'll continue this and stop singing remake songs.

MYMP Live

I just recently found out that MYMP will be performing in the bay area this August 12. Tickets are $55 and $45. The will be performing at The Banquet in Vallejo Plaza. You can get more directions here...

You can also get more information here. I do hope to get some pictures posted next week. Stay tune folks.

Someday by Nina

Title: Someday
Artist: Nina
Album: Nina
Time: 3:38



For those people whose hearts have been broken by their significant ones, here's a video for all of you. Not to make you feel more down but to hopefully help you stand up and find someone better.

This song is a finalist for Song of the Year, Best Ballad, Best Female Performance, and Best Selling Album of the Year. I wonder if anyone out there who haven't bought this album yet.

Sugod by Sandwich

Title: Sugod
Artist: Sandwich
Album: <5> on the Floor
Time: 3:14



Here's another video that is a finalist for Song of the Year and Best Rock in this year 2007 Awit Awards.

Narda by Kamikazee

Title: Narda
Artist: Kamikazee
Album: Maharot
Time: 4:42

Aking Hiling by 3rd Avenue

Title: Aking Hiling
Artist: 3rd Avenue
Album: In Time
Time: 4:24

For The Rest Of My Life by Kyla

Title: For The Rest Of My Life
Artist: Kyla
Album: Angels OST
Time: 4:01