Pinoy OPM

Nasaan Ka Na by Kyla

2007-11-17T16:48:00.000-08:00

Title: Nasaan Ka Na
Artist: Kyla
Album: Beautiful Days
Time: 7:06

Sorry folks. I really couldn't find the actual music video that is worth putting up on this blog for this great song. If you know where I can get them, please do let me know. So basically, this is just an image with the song in the background. At least, we can all just appreciate listening to the song. The song actually finishes at around 4:30. I am not sure why the author decided to extend three more minutes. Oh well. This song is really very well done.

Ikaw Pa Rin by Aicelle Santos

2007-11-17T15:11:00.000-08:00

Title: Ikaw Pa Rin
Artist: Aicelle Santos
Album: Make Me Believe
Time: 4.29

TY4URLUV by Dimsum

2007-10-25T22:03:00.000-07:00

Title: TY4URLUV
Artist: Dimsum
Album: Dimsum
Time: 4:29

Is it me or does this music sound very 90's. I like it.

Kahit Sandali by Jennylyn Mercado

2007-10-25T22:02:00.001-07:00

Title: Kahit Sandali
Artist: Jennylyn Mercado
Album: Living The Dream
Time: 4:44

What can I say? I did not know she sang this song. Go figures! Not bad. Now if only she can act better the way she sings this song, I guess she would be really good.

Kahit Isang Saglit by Martin Nievera

2007-10-16T08:15:00.000-07:00

Title: Kahit Isang Saglit
Artist: Martin Nievera
Album: Various Songs
Time: 4:18

This is a great ballad song that I've heard in a long time. I couldn't find the music video for this particular song. Instead, I opt with this live version. So hopefully it would capture the essence of how powerful this ballad song is.

Rainbow by Southborder

2007-10-16T07:57:00.000-07:00

Title: Rainbow
Artist: South Border
Album: Episode III
Time: 5:00

Geez... Isn't she too young to be acting like your girl? I don't know but she really looks 13 to me. But hey, if that's your cup of tea, I am not judging. If R. Kelly is your idol, so be it. But you could have picked someone who looks more older than that.

Nice white background btw. I am sure they put a lot of creativity behind in creating your music video. Not that I am expert on creating one.

Pinakamagandang Lalake by Janno Gibbs

2007-09-30T19:36:00.000-07:00

Title: Pinakamagandan Lalake
Artist: Janno Gibbs
Album: Seven
Time: 3:59

When they said they have a very small budget, they really mean it. There is really nothing much to say about the background at all. However, the music video was done well inspite of it. The actors who did the cameo could have done much better. But I guess you can't do too much of a second takes. I'd bet planning was not organized at all. My hats off to the guy who did the editting.

Wherever You Are by South Border

2007-09-30T19:12:00.000-07:00

Title: Wherever You Are
Artist: South Border
Album: Episode III
Time: 5:03

Episode III is so aptly titled to acknowledge where South Border is right now, in what they could call their historical trilogy. With each episode marked by a change in lead singer, the new South Border, whose current lineup was completed only over a year ago, promises a better, more mature sound in this album. It is being released by Brown Hand Records, a South Border label, and exclusively distributed by Sony Music Entertainment Philippines.

Episode III includes BEST THAT I CAN, their throw-away single that enjoyed popular airplay in mid-2003 - composed by Jay Durias, South Border's musical director, with lyrics by Sharon Inductivo, the band's manager - the same duo that created RAINBOW.

Inspiration comes when you least expect it, but for six of the 12 songs on the CD, it had to be staged. Working in a controlled environment in Subic, within a strict timetable, and under pressure from fans and supporters who had been clamoring for their new album, the band probably turned in, in this Subic safehouse, their richest musical literature in the shortest period of time. BROWN HAND SMASH, an R&B-rap ditty about the Pinoy's resilience and excellence in different fields of endeavor ("Who said Filipinos can't do this?!") and the sensuous THE SHOW, the bands most daringly risque piece to date, are the handiwork of Jay with lead singer Vince Alaras. These two also teamed up with other members of the band to produce WISH YOU WERE HERE (with bassist Tata Balane), Better Man (with lead guitarist Butch Victoriano and lead singer Duncan Ramos) and PLAYA (with Duncan). TOO CRAZY is reminiscent of their earlier Babyface influence, spiced up by skillful lead guitar playing. WHEREVER YOU ARE, which speaks of a love still being sought, was actually composed by Vince in high school and transformed into another soulful ballad by Jay's chords and arrangement.

USAHAY, a popular Visayan song interpreted many times over by various Visayan artists has been given an interesting, danceable twist in this album. GET READY exalts the youth as they prepare for the future, and one can already see another potential graduation day theme after this year's top graduation pick, RAINBOW. Ric Junasa's saxophone playing lends that distinctive South Border touch as always, while drummer Paul Benitez provides verve with his upbeat percussion in this album.

With RAINBOW REMIX completing the play list, EPISODE III is just about ready to give South Border's borderless audience another taste of their unique brand of music.

Source: Press Release from Brown Hand Records

Limang Dipang Tao by Barbie Almalbis

2007-09-30T18:57:00.000-07:00

Title: Limang Dipang Tao
Artist: Barbie Almalbis
Album: The Singles
Time: 3:28

When I first heard this, Lea Salonga sang this song beautifully. I am sure there were a lot of artists who sang this song after Lea and did their own rendtion. Barbie of course is one of them. And I love how she did it and I love how they did the music video. The music video does remind me of the Moonstar88 video. hmmm... I wonder if it was done by the same director, perhaps.

Suntok Sa Buwan by SessiOnroad

2007-09-23T00:27:00.000-07:00

Title: Suntok Sa Buwan
Artist: SessiOnroad
Album: Suntok Sa Buwan (Repackaged)
Time: 3:53

Enjoy. I hope you like it as well.

Love Is All I Need by Yasmien Kurdi

2007-09-22T10:11:00.000-07:00

Title: Love Is All I Need
Artist: Yasmien Kurdi
Album: Love Is All I Need
Time: 3:58

I really am not sure if this is a music video or a fashion video. Is she really just showing off the latest fashion designs? Is it just me who noticed this at all? I suppose they have to find something to take people's focus out of the song because that song was really awful or maybe the singer singing that song was really bad.

Noypi by Bamboo

2007-09-22T09:38:00.000-07:00

Title: NoyPi
Artist: Bamboo
Album: As The Music Plays
Time: 4:31

One of their best songs. I hope you enjoy it too. I love this and I can see why they won the 2005 Awit Awards for "Best Rock Song of the Year" and "People's Choice Favorite Song of the Year" for this song. And a list of more awards and achievements are listed here.

Martyr Nyebera by Kamikazee

2007-08-26T10:43:00.000-07:00

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

2007-08-26T10:28:00.000-07:00

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

Hari Ng Sablay by Sugarfree

2007-08-26T09:43:00.000-07:00

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

2007-08-26T09:30:00.000-07:00

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

2007-08-25T15:09:00.000-07:00

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

2007-08-23T07:06:00.000-07:00

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

2007-08-21T22:16:00.000-07:00

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

2007-08-21T20:06:00.001-07:00

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

This song is from her self titled cd, "Jasmine Trias". It was the Philippines released under Universal Records which contained different tracklist from the US released which is under Clockwork Entertainment label.

By the way, what's with the washer and dryer in the background of the video? I can't seem to put it together with the theme of the music video at all. I wonder if it has to do with all that rain pouring that she has to do her laundry. hmmmm

Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw by Regine Velasquez

2007-08-21T19:51:00.000-07:00

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

Bituin Walang Ningning by Sarah Geronimo

2007-08-20T22:57:00.000-07:00

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

2007-08-20T22:34:00.000-07:00

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

2007-08-19T00:25:00.001-07:00

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

2007-08-19T00:16:00.001-07:00

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

2007-08-18T23:51:00.000-07:00

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

2007-08-13T23:39:00.000-07:00

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

2007-08-12T10:49:00.000-07:00

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

2007-08-11T07:35:00.000-07:00

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

2007-08-08T22:03:00.000-07:00

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

2007-08-08T21:38:00.000-07:00

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

2007-08-05T10:39:00.000-07:00

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

2007-08-04T00:09:00.001-07:00

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

2007-08-03T23:54:00.000-07:00

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

2007-08-03T23:23:00.000-07:00

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

Since the 2007 Awit Awards is coming very soon, I'd just thought why not show all the finalists again and see why they were nominated in the first place. Well here it is. Kamikazee voted for best group performance, Song of the Year, Best Rock, and Album of the Year. What a year for Kamikazee.

Aking Hiling by 3rd Avenue

2007-08-02T23:27:00.000-07:00

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

For The Rest Of My Life by Kyla

2007-08-02T23:25:00.000-07:00

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

Tadhana by Moonstar88

2007-07-28T10:12:00.000-07:00

Title: Tadhana
Artist: Moonstar88
Album: Todo Combo
Time: 4:23

This is their latest single from their third album "Todo Combo". I like the drum beats on this music. It really goes well with the song. And last but not the least, I think Maychelle Baay is very cute in this video. Hope to hear some more from them.

Makita Kang Muli by Sugarfree

2007-07-27T23:57:00.000-07:00

Title: Makita Kang Muli
Artist: Sugarfree
Album: Dramamachine (Repackaged)
Time: 3:16

This by far is the best song they have ever done IMHO. I love this song very much and when I blogged the other Sugarfree video, I thought I should put the one I like the most. Makita Kang Muli was written as the original soundtrack for ABS-CBN "Panday".

Kung Ayaw Mo Na Sa Akin by Sugarfree

2007-07-27T23:01:00.000-07:00

Title: Kung Ayaw Mo Na Sa Akin
Artist: Sugarfree
Album: Tala-Arawan
Time: 4:13

Kung Ayaw Mo Na Sa Akin is their first single of their third album, "Tala-Arawan". In this album, the group, Sugarfree has a new drummer Kaka Quisumbing who is another talent from Cebu, used to session with other Pinoy rock bands like Kapatid and Itchyworms, before the former recommended to Sugarfree. He replaced Mitch Singson who was with the band for six years.

They are voted for Song of the Year and Best Group Performance as finalist for 2007 Awit Awards.

The Ordertaker Tour 2007

2007-07-26T20:59:00.000-07:00

Oh boy. I got an email the other morning from a long time friend of mine and I am all psyche up now to see it. I can't wait to see this here in San Francisco in September. I missed the PNE/Bamboo concert here back in March(?) but I will definitely going to see this one.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 15 - SAN FRANCISCO, CA
SLIM'S / 333 11th St., San Francisco, CA 94103
8pm (doors 7pm) / All Ages* / $55

SUNDAY, SEPT. 16 - HOUSTON, TX

FRIDAY, SEPT. 21 - SAN DIEGO, CA
EPICENTRE / 8450 Mira Mesa Bl., San Diego, CA 92126
7pm (doors 6pm) / All Ages / $55
Tickets: 2AT Music 818.634.8311 / Apple 619.920.7583 / Online: 2atmusic.com

SATURDAY, SEPT. 22 - LOS ANGELES, CA
THE EL REY THEATRE / 5515 Wilshire Bl., Los Angeles, CA 90036
7pm (doors 6pm) / All Ages / $55

FRIDAY, SEPT. 28 - CHICAGO, IL
CONGRESS THEATER / 2135 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL 60647
7pm (doors 6pm) / All Ages / $60 ($50 Student w/ ID); Pre-sale on or before July
30th: $45
Tickets: 312.239.8803 / info.ruckusprod@gmail.com

Come check it out guys and support our local artists.

Here are more info and here too.

20th 2007 Awit Awards

2007-07-23T20:48:00.000-07:00

The 20th 2007 Awit Awards winners will be announce on August 8, 2007 at NBC Tent, The Fort Bonifacio Global City.

Best Performance by a Female Recording Artist
* Skarlet by Skarlet
* I Live For Your Love by Lani Misalucha
* Till I Met You by Regine Velasquez
* Someday by Nina
* Dahilan by Barbie Almalbis

Best Performance by a Male Recording Artist
* My One & Only Love by Mon David
* Nasasaktan by Reuben Laurente
* Manila by Gary Valenciano
* In Another Lifetime by Gary Valenciano
* Sabihin Mo Na by Top Suzara

Best Performance by a Duet
* Alone Together by Mon David and Bituin Escalante
* A Single Soul by Reuben Laurente & Regine Velasquez
* Think It Over by Reuben Laurente & Sheila Francisco
* Kailangan Ko, Kailangan Mo by Martin Nievera & Regine Velasquez
* Nasaan Ka Man by Sarah Geronimo & Zsa Zsa Padilla

Best Performance by a Group
* Kung Ayaw Mo Na Sa Akin by Sugarfree
* With You by MYMP
* Jeepney by Kala
* Narda by Kamikazee
* Bitiw by Sponge Cola

Best Performance by a New Female Recording Artist
* Skarlet by Skarlet
* All The Man That I Need by Aicelle Santos
* Hawak Kamay by Yeng Constantino
* Manila by Amber
* Para Sa Akin by Sitti

Best Performance by a New Male Recording Artist
* Himala by Gian Magdangal
* I Got You by Chris Cayzer
* Hilot by JR Siaboc
* Calculate It by Aaron Agassi
* Tanging Ikaw by Jimmy Marquez

Best Performance by a New Group Recording Artist
* Sama Na by Chillitees
* Nene by Mano Mano
* Stars by Callalily
* Jeepney by Kala
* Manila High by Kala

Album of the Year
* Twilight by Hale
* Gary V. Relevance by Gary Valenciano
* Maharot by Kamikazee
* Transit by Sponge Cola
* The Filipino Classics by San Miguel Philharmonic Orchestra

Song of the Year
* Sugod by Sandwich
* Kung Ayaw Mo Na Sa Akin by Sugarfree
* Narda by Kamikazee
* Bandila by Rivermaya
* Someday by Nina

Best Selling Album of the Year
* Michael V. The Bubble G Anthology
* Isn't It Romantic
* Kamninapo Muna
* Transit
* Nina
* Cafe Bossa

Best Ballad
* Beautiful Days by Kayla
* Waltz by Hale
* We Belong by Toni Gonzaga
* In Another Lifetime by Gary Valenciano
* Someday by Nina

Best Rock
* Sugod by Sandwich
* Narda by Kamikazee
* Doobi Doo by Kamikazee
* Inosente Lang Ang Nagtataka by Rivermaya
* Maghihintay by Mike Hanopol

Best R&B
* A Single Soul
* Me, Myself & I
* How Can I
* Sana Bukas
* I Need Your Love

Best Song Written for Movie/TV/Stage Play
* Majika
* Maria Flordeluna
* Mundo Ng Komiks
* Kabataang Pinoy
* Di Na Nag-iisa

Best Music Video of the Year
* Blanko by Session Road
* 7 Black Roses by Chicosi
* Dulo Ng Dila by Pupil
* Bitiw by Sponge Cola
* Martyr Nyebera by Kamikazee

Rebound by Silent Sanctuary

2007-07-23T20:30:00.000-07:00

Title: Rebound
Artist: Silent Sanctuary
Album: Fuchsiang Pag-ibig
Time: 4:40

Please Don't Touch My Birdie by Parokya Ni Edgar

2007-07-22T12:11:00.000-07:00

Title: Please Don't Touch My Birdie
Artist: Parokya Ni Edgar
Album: Inuman Session Vol 1
Time: 5:21

This is one of my wife's favorite Filipino songs. Bakit Kaya?

Don't touch my birdie
Resist temptation please
You don't have to grab my birdie
Just call it, and it will come

Gitara by Parokya ni Edgar

2007-07-22T10:25:00.000-07:00

Title: Gitara
Artist: Parokya Ni Edgar
Album: Halina Sa Parokya
Time: 4:50

Some tidbits about the music video. According to the band, when they went to Korea, they were so enamored and fascinatinated with the Korean culture that they actually did not want to leave. They were contemplating on staying for good. So when they decided to do this music video, the idea came from Chito Miranda that they wanted to put all of the Korean cliche's from popular Korean tele-novelas in their video. Very nice concept and funny video as usual.

Rivermaya is not disbanding..

2007-07-16T22:04:00.000-07:00

So it appears that the group is not disbanding after all. In fact, the band is actually looking for someone to replace their frontman Rico Blanco. According to their website, "Auditions are being held and if you are 18 and above. Filipino. Male or female. No manager. No record label. Pls register at myrivermaya@gmail.com."

I do hope whoever they find to replace Rico, that they will be as successful and good as before. I am definitely looking forward to this and we'll see how it plays out. I'll post some updates once I hear something.

Ale by The Bloomfields

2007-07-16T21:46:00.000-07:00

Title: Ale
Artist: The Bloomfields
Album: The Bloomfields
Time: 3:44

I like this video. They do look like they are having a great time. So far this video is a big hit. ("Congratulations to the boys for hitting the #1 spot on the Yes FM countdown! Keep supporting "Ale" by voting and requesting for it on all your favorite radio stations.")

Is it me or do they look like the Weezer in the "Buddy Holly" video?

Goodnyt (Live) by Barbie Almalbis

2007-07-08T18:41:00.000-07:00

Title: Goodnyt
Artist: Barbie Almalbis
Album: Barbie Rocks the Big Dome
Time: 4:17

This video was taken at the Gotham Bar two years ago. The video was not really taken from her and Kitche Nadal's concert last year at the Araneta Coliseum. I sure wish I was there to watch that concert.

Simpleng Tao by Gloc 9

2007-07-08T16:45:00.000-07:00

Title: Simpleng Tao
Artist: Gloc 9
Album: Gloc 9
Time: 4:24

I don't usually listen to any rap music at all but this particular song is really very catchy tune. In the lyrics, "..Pag-ibig ko sa 'yo na 'di magbabago At kahit na anong bagyo, ika'y masusunud.", I wonder if that line ever works with women. Hmmm...

Harana by Parokya ni Edgar

2007-07-08T15:50:00.000-07:00

Title: Harana
Group: Parokya ni Edgar
Album: Matira Matibay (1994-2007)
Time: 3:27

One of the few songs that made me enjoy listening to Parokya ni Edgar. According to Wikipedia, the girl in the end of the video is G Toengi. More information about Parokya ni Edgar can be found after the jump. Or check out their official website here.

My First Post

2007-07-08T13:47:00.000-07:00

Welcome everyone to my blog. I've been thinking about doing this for quite some time. After playing around with this and checking out what other fellow bloggers have, I finally decided to create one for myself. Essentially, this is just a place where I want to list down all of my favorite Filipino bands or artists. I totally enjoy listening to Filipino music and now I have a place where I can watch their music videos. Kinda like having my own MTV but with music videos.

I will try to post some upcoming concerts and reviews of upcoming new cds as well.

If there are any music videos you would like to suggest, do drop me a line. Otherwise, enjoy and hope you like this place.