[bingo, the omnipresent dog]

bingo

there was a farmer had a dog
and bingo was his name oh!
b-i-n-g-o, b-i-n-g-o, b-i-n-g-o
and bingo was his name oh!

old macdonald had a farm...
and bingo! was his name oh!!
b-i-n-g-o, b-i-n-g-o, b-i-n-g-o
and bingo was his name oh!

twinkle twinkle little star...
and bingo was his name oh!!!
b-i-n-g-o, b-i-n-g-o, b-i-n-g-o
and bingo was his name oh!

mary had a little lamb...
and bingo was his name oh!!
b-i-n-g-o, b-i-n-g-o, b-i-n-g-o
and bingo was his name oh!

row row row your boat...
and bingo was his name oh!!
b-i-n-g-o, b-i-n-g-o, b-i-n-g-o
and bingo was his name oh!

this is the song that never ends~
and bingo was his name oh!!!
b-i-n-g-o, b-i-n-g-o, b-i-n-g-o
and bingo was his name oh!

[unsolicited things.. and up dharma down, again]

Unsolicited service is unneeded, unwanted, doesn't get you anywhere, and is indeed, unsolicited. But at least it gets the message across: you're around, and you'll be there awhile.. whether or not the unsolicited part changes. Anyway...

I've been listening to a lot of Up Dharma Down lately. I was about to make an album review here but am afraid that whatever I say here won't do the band's music justice ^^. Here are the Up Dharma Down songs that managed to stick to me wherever I go, some of it I even sing while taking my exams.

Layag (4:09). echoey vocals and insanely varied drumbeats... bass, guitars. I don't know shit about making music, so pardon my inept descriptions of the song. This song is somewhat of a creative masterpiece for me.. It just feels like something I've never heard before. If there's an absolute favorite track in this album for me, it would either be this or "Malikmata."

Maybe (2:52). It's the friggin' teaser single. I just can't get it off my head.

Oo (3:59). The lyrics just make me laugh everytime. Ang bargas e, "Malas mo, ikaw ang natipuhan ko..", etc. It expresses so much honesty. I won't be surprised if this becomes the most famous track in the album.

Malikmata (5:07). I've always been a bass-person, and this song is just.. the cool funky bass just gets me everytime. Nice. The chorus never fails to make me lose myself ^^.

[rockelbi]

For Php200, sobrang sulit na sana e (look at that line-up! I mean... WTF man!!! kahit wala ng Bamboo sulit pa rin yan) kaso HINDI NATAPOS. Tinawanan pa namin yung MC nung sinabi niya na may "technicalities" daw kaya hindi matutuloy yung concert - iniisip namin "hindi ba dapat 'technical difficulties' yun" since inasahan namin ni baka nabasa lang ng ulan yung equipment. Turns out, it had nothing to do with the equipment afterall, the concert was cancelled because of problems with the contract - something about the Chancellor only allowing the concert to last until 12:00 (wtf). "Technicality" pala talaga, hindi technical difficulties.

I planned to make up for the not-so-good birthday by enjoying the concert with everybody but things still didn't turn out as expected. Only a few of us (so few) went to see the concert. Couple that with the concert getting cancelled and well... nakakabadtrip lang ng konti.

Buti na lang meron pa rin Urbandub, kaya kahit papaano sulit pa rin ako. As expected, my favorite band performed flawlessly, sayang lang hindi nila kinanta "Sailing". Stonefree, Cryola and Dicta License also (unexpectedly) had great performances, even Slapshock (a band I wasn't really waiting for). ChicoSci on the other hand was SHIT - nasabi ko na lang kagabi, "pucha ano yan!? My Chemical Romance!?... tangina bumakla na ChicoSci, wtf. Hinintay ko CHICOSCI hindi gay emo-rock! Tsaka ano namang klaseng gimik yan nung vocalist?Ano yan, J-Rock!?" Now besides ChicoSci sounding like that, a few other disappointments would be not being able to see Imago, Kjwan, Kapatid, Session Road and the Youth. Nevermind Hale, didn't want to hear Champ-rock and see all the ladies screeching anyway. And nevermind Parokya and Kamikaze, maraming beses ko na sila napanood.

Anway, RockElbi was still worth it after all that happened. It's always nice listening to great music and being with cool company. Bawi na yung birthday ko.

[up dharma down]

It's band pimping time again.

I'm currently on the hunt for any Up Dharma Down CDs, mp3s, whatever, I don't care I just want their music. After hearing "Maybe", I instantly fell in love with their music - just the right mix of what I'm looking for. Parang yung pinakamasarap na timpla ng pinaka-gusto mong kape.

Beautiful.

Anyway, back to the hunt.

[more urbandub]

a new tattoo
urbandub

great moments they pass by
if you're careless
desperately trying to speak the words
i've been wanting to say for a long time.
tongue tied, every time i try to talk to you
in time, i'll find the right line.

caught a glimpse of you
i tremble every time you walk by
hopelessly trying to find a way
to be near you, to get near you.
in my mind, plays thoughts of you all the time
i'll find the right line

i'll bleed for you
like a new tattoo in my heart
you'll stay permanent

am i too late now?
will i find a way to get to you somehow?
she's breaking me down again
she's breaking me down.

This song, on the other hand, sort of applies. Listen. I remember posting the lyrics of this song as a test post when the blog was just starting out. I've always liked this song, especially now.

[LSS of the week]

no ordinary love
urbandub

i gave you all the love i got
i gave you more than i could give
i gave you love
i gave you all that i have inside
and you took my love
you took my love
didn't i tell you
what i believe
did somebody say that
a love like that won't last
didn't I give you
all that i've got to give baby

i keep crying
i keep trying for you
there's nothing like you and i baby
this is no ordinary love
no ordinary love
this is no ordinary love
no ordinary love

when you came my way
you brightened every day
with your sweet smile
didn't i tell you
what i believe
did somebody say that
a love like that won't last
didn't i give you
all that i've got to give baby

this is no ordinary love
no ordinary love
this is no ordinary love
no ordinary love
keep crying
there's nothing like you and i baby

this is no ordinary love
no ordinary love
this is no ordinary love
no ordinary love

keep trying for you
keep crying for you
keep flying for you
keep flying i'm falling
I'm falling

Not that the song applies or anything, It's just that it's been running in my head since I got it. Heavy drumming, deep bass... loud music. C'mon, you know you wanna hear it.

[ultraelectromagneticjam]

Recently got my copy of Ultraelectromagneticjam, the Eraserheads tribute album - respect for the greatest Pinoy band that ever lived (90's kid ako eh).

My picks: 6 Cycle Mind's version of "Alapaap", a great rendition - I like what they did to the intro, the drums, and the instrumental. A darker version of "Spolarium" by Imago. Love the bass. "Superproxy 2006" by Francis M. - Ang angas. Orange and Lemons sending "Huwag Kang Matakot" back to the 60's, giving it that classic feel. the Radioactive Sago Project taking "Alcohol" to the next level - turning one of the Eraserheads most forgetable and mundane (forgive me :D) songs into something so COOL. Hands down, ang galing ng ginawa nila dito. M.Y.M.P's mellow(er) version of "Huwag Mo Nang Itanong" is also a nice change. And of course there's the reggae version of "Maling Akala" by Brownman Revival which I liked. Rico J. Puno's "Huling El Bimbo" is also quite.. cool (hehe).

One thing though, what the HELL is Cueshe doing there!? C'mon, "Hard to Believe" deserved better than to be rendered by some pogi poser band. Respect naman diyan. The same can be said about Spongecola's version of "Pare Ko", it sucks.

Anyway, all the other songs were ok. This album is great, instant classic.

[urbandub - embrace]

I love this band.

I've been listening to nothing but Urbandub all week. I finally got Embrace, bibili sana ako nung SEA Games Arnis shirt kaso nabadtrip ako kaya bumili na lang ako ng CD. Embrace is great, although not better than Influence. I also (finally) got a copy of their version of "No Ordinary Love".

My favorite tracks from the album:
"Alert the Armory", the carrier single, 'nuff said. "Frailty" and "First of Summer", gotta love double bass. "Endless, a Silent Whisper", although it sounds a bit Emo, i liked the reggae/ska mix. I like this track for the same reasons I like "Sailing" and "New Tattoo" from Influence. And the most unusual (and the coolest) track, "Safety in Numbers", the song is ..wierd, but I like it.

Mabuhay and Indies!

[advent children OST]

This is undoubtedly one of the best soundtracks I've ever heard. Years of playing Final Fantasy games has exposed me to its diverse and creative music and has turned me into a fan of Nobuo Uematsu - the master composer of all the Final Fantasy Soundtracks - so of course I'm guilty of being biased. This is his best work yet.

The soundtrack features mostly new scores made especially for the movie but for longtime FFVII fans like me, it's the old remastered tracks that always get my attention.

The FFVII Battle theme has three versions in the movie: the piano version used in the Tifa vs. Loz fight and the techno-rock version used in the Turks vs. Sephiroth clones fight and another techno-rock version used in the highway chase to old Midgar. The remixed versions sounded so different I almost didn't recognize them. And of course, what better way to use the Boss Battle theme than on the Bahamutt battle scene!

You can't have a decent FFVII sequel without the Opening Theme, "JEHOVA" and "One Winged Angel" - remastered to become evern creepier, louder and more malevolent than before. Hearing it just as Sephiroth 'descended' made me shiver while watching the movie. Tifa's and Aerith's themes also come back as piano versions.

Of course the soundtrack isn't just a bunch of remixed and remastered songs, some of the tracks are new and were made especially for the movie. "Cloud Smiles" is my personal favorite among the newer tracks. The featured track "Calling" sung by Kyosuke Himuro wasn't so good, it's ok but it's not really my type. Overall, the soundtrack is a must-have for all longtime Final Fantasy fans, new fans of the movie and still a great soundtrack; fan or no.

Tracklisting(26 tracks! Sulit!):

Disc 1

1. Opening (1:31)
2. The Promised Land (2:52)
3. Beyond The Wasteland (4:14)
4. Sign (1:49)
5. Tifa's Theme (Piano Version) (4:23)
6. For the Reunion (2:32)
7. Tatakau Monotachi (Piano Versi (4:00)
8. Water (2:21)
9. Materia (0:53)
10. Black Water (2:40)
11. Aerith's Theme (Piano Version) (4:07)
12. Battle in the Forgotten City (3:25)
13. Violator (2:35)
14. Kita no Daikudo (FFVII AC Ver.) (1:51)

Disc 2

1. Divinity I (2:54)
2. Tatakau Monotachi (FFVII AC Ver.) (2:00)
3. Sara ni Tatakau Monotachi (FFV (4:24)
4. Divinity II (3:35)
5. Encounter (0:53)
6. The Chase of Highway (4:34)
7. Savior (2:16)
8. J-E-N-O-V-A (FFVII AC Ver.) (2:46)
9. Advent: One Winged Angel (6:07)
10. Cloud Smiles (3:29)
12. End Credits (5:36)
13. Calling (5:03)

[back to utada]

Got the piano-only versions of her 2nd album songs and It just made my day. the entire collection is beautiful. Utada classics like "Wait and See", "Addicted to You" and "Kettobase!" are all translated perfectly into piano, with a few added twists and melodies here and there. All I can say is, Utada Hikaru has to play the piano more. Next to the MTV Unplugged collection, this is now my favorite.

(and I just had to upload this pic of her. the blog needs pictures. puro text ang laman e. what's better than Utada pics? :D)

[mishka adams]

Local jazz has been sent an angel. with a sax, and a guitar. Yeah.

[song of the week]

Winamp was playing songs in random and then it happened upon this song. It was strangely familiar. I know I've heard of this song from The Sundays before I just can't remember where or when. Anyway, it relieved me of all my stress. Posted it here for no particular reason... just felt like it. Googled the lyrics, beautiful lyrics. real poetry. I think from now on I'll post a "theme song for the week" or a "featured song for the week" along with the week's pencilsword comic strip (yeah, I'm planning on posting a comic strip every week). Hmm... finding more uses for this blog..

When I'm Thinking About You - The Sundays

Over the rooftops a plane in the sky
Beat of a bass drum cars passing me by
Under a bridge dark then back into light
A river of raincoats and a forest of faces
Still for a moment then red into green
Slow shuffling shoes whisper sight unseen
Row upon row of houses return an empty stare
Let the daydream for a little while longer

Ah.. yeah...
Hope I’ll never wake
When I’m thinking about you
(yeah) hope I’ll never wake
'Cos now I’m thinking about you

Two-minute hailstorm then melts into rain
(oh) sing me a rainbow it’s sunny again
Swallows overhead while the traffic snarls below
Could I (could I) keep dreaming for a little while longer

Hope I’ll never wake
When I’m thinking about you
So that you know - I never want to wake
'Cos now I’m thinking about you

When you’re searching your soul
When you’re searching for pleasure
How often, pain is all you find
But when you’re coasting along and nobody’s trying too hard
You can turn around and like where you are

(yeah and) I hope I never wake
When I’m thinking about you
And I close my eyes (dear)
Now I’ll never never wake
Why should I stop thinking about you