Sunday, November 30, 2008
We dug Red Kimono @ the Fort
Crunchy Ebi-Maki was my personal favorite.
Domo arigato Allan-san!!!
You really have a big heart.!!! (lols)
A week after, Ms. Ross and I went back and tried another set, this time it's Ebi shots!!! (now this one is so-great)
I have tried other Jap-restaurant but no avail still, Red Kimono won my stomach...
And about my diet? No worries, I'll burn everything the following day. (:D)
Pictures can be seen through this link
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Audio Single Post_Beyonce: If I were a Boy
Who can relate to this song?
Apparently, When I first heard of this song, my girlfriend then (now officially no attachment) and I were in a rough times.
Download Audio Here
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Pinoy Gregorian Album (Dex)
It was another typical monday morning in the office. I was just about to put down my laptop in my table and turn it on for another stroll in cyberspace when i noticed a sheet of newspaper (it was a Sunday issue, maybe the one who put it in my table was looking over classified ads section, ehem-ehem) informing about the release of a peculiar music album. I found myself asking, "ayos 'to ah, sino naglagay nito dito?" And I heard an answer from the other side of workstations, "Ako!" And guess who replied, tantananan (with drum roll?) ... it was Ambo! Yeah, right, he definitely knew that I also listen to such kind of music. Out of curiousity, I grabbed the paper and read it altogether. Answer this analogy test to know what I’m referring to-- American Idol: Pinoy Idol ; Gregorian Masters Of Chant: ___________. Lahat na yata may pinoy version, tsk, tsk…
I ‘m suppose to download the album but I cannot find any uploader around. Much of my considerable desperation in looking for downloadable mp3’s I ended up buying the CD from Megamall—that was when Ambo called me and apparently voicing out what he observed for one coffee shop in Tuguegarao: parang mas masarap pa ang kape sa bahay; he was on vacation then.
There are ten tracks in the album.
1. Anak - this internationally recognized piece of Freddie Aguilar is a nice pick for pinoy gregorian and it’s good that they have put it the first track in the album
2. Ikaw Ang Miss Universe - (R. Garcia) ...
3. Kung Kailangan Mo Ako - (R. Valera) ditto mark
4. Macho Gwapito – ( S. Rigor) I like the chorus, that’s all I can say, ha-ha-ha!
5. Masdan Ang Kapaligiran – (L. Carbon) nice try for another serious song
6. Ipagpatawad Mo - (J. de Leon) ...
7. I-Swing Mo Ako – (C. Agawa) ditto mark
8. Superstar Ng Buhay Ko – (C. Ilacad) another ditto mark
9. Di Ko Kayang Tanggapin – (April Boy Regino) good choice, somehow lively
10. You – (G. Paraiso) another ellipsis
I was expecting for some kind of collaboration like the one made by Sarah and Amelia Brightman with the Gregorian. I like the Moment of Peace, The circle, The Gift and Join Me. I think the songs are just statically rendered, of course , under the melodic chant way. No further dynamism, the tempo is also not much varied (comparing to the orig. versions). Effects are just fair; no significant add-ons. How about pinoy gregorian cover for contemporary pinoy music? I like the GMOC covers on Coldplay (Clocks, Fix You; I hope they will also make their version of Viva La Vida, ha-ha-ha, that would be awesome, oye!), Metallica (Nothing Else Matters, Unforgiven), Greenday (Boulevard of Broken Dreams), Enya (Evening Falls), Enrique Iglesias (Only You), Evanescence (My Immortal), The Rasmus (In the Shadows).
Speaking of Gregorian songs. ..
When I used the term Gregorian, in this particular self-proclaimed sensible blog input, know that I am referring to the Gregorian “band”, as Wikipedia described here-- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gregorian_(band)
There was a time, during college days, that our instructor in Philosophy would play Gregorian songs to stir-up (daw) meditation among us. The first time I listen to Gregorian songs, parang tumayo mga balahibo ko. Whoa, that’s kinda tunog-simbahan! I find some of the tracks relaxing, though, and can surely take anyone to unique kind of music experience. For some, maybe, the gregorian costume, may appear a lil' bit unusual. Some people might even get an impression that Gregorian men belong to a "kulto". That might be disturbing mind-feed and may complicate one's act of embrace to the music.
Not few people used to judge others based musical preferences. If you listen to screamo, they'll label you as adik. Listen to rap/hiphop and you may hear someone say, COOL!. There are lots of labels! Now, try to listen to gregorian songs... I wonder what the label could be. :)
Download it here
you labeled me, i'll label you, so i dub the unforgiven... - Unforgiven, METALLICA (gregorian cover)----Dex
New Phone Interest
I must admit that I'm a phone geek.
I'm currently using Sony Ericsson P990i which I bought last year (courtesy of bonus and last quarter commissions, Big Thank you to Ms. Abbey of OneComm) then, I'd like to make an upgrade but it should SE Phone still. Here are my options :D
A.XPERIA™ X1
Check this out
However, I do not know if it's already in the Philippine market. Another thing is, it has somehow a bad review for the technical specs (by people who loves Nokia phones of course)
B.C905 Cyber-shot™
Check this phone also
No idea yet if it's already in the market. I'm still looking for reviews.
Actually, I do not have any idea how much it costs me but definitely I'll buy either of the two. I do not care if I starve myself anyway I'm in a diet (hahhaaaaaa)...
That's it for now...
Sorewa!!!
ambo
So long Sensei Ian
Who's sir Ian (the one with the red polo). He was then my first superior/boss when I was a freshman in OneComm.Before I was formally inducted as a member of Transmission Engineering Department (TED). I was once a member of Wireless Department under supervision of Sir Ian, we handled CMDA phones and EDGE modems for one telecommunication company here in the Philippines.
A good man with the best attitude. A serious taker yet very funny. He usually gets worried easily (which apparently I am too: "namana ko sa kanya" Peace!)
He makes sure that in everything he does, it should have a positive and very clean and smooth output. He usually do work or pop-up task with confidence and he never forgets to smile or laugh when everything seems to be in a wrong place. He even manage to crack a joke out of it, but most of the times, he becomes the victim of his own joke however, he never showed any resentment.
One thing I inherited from him was being "thrifty". He was the one who compelled me to open a savings bank account. He also serves as my inspiration to take CISCO.
Listen, this guy may only be an ordinary man to see but wait until you have met him and have small talk even just a small talk. You'll be amazed how an extra ordinary guy he is.
We'll loved by OneComm family because of his transparency and a BIG Heart.
Sir Ian,
Wala man akong maitulong sa iyo, alam kong mararating mo rin ang pangarap mo. Ikaw ang tipong hindi nawawalan ng pag-asa. Maraming Salamat po.
So long Sir Ian (best buddy, best advisor and best brother!!!). Kudos
Carpe Diem!!! GOD Bless you always.
Maraming Salamat
-ambo
Note:
You may be wondering who are the other 3 persons. Well let me explain. The picture above was the original "Axesstel Group" before the account was transferred to Converged Data Solutions. That's Ambo, Ms. Ross (Sales Engineer), Sir Ian (Wireless Deputy Head) and Sir John (my superior now for Fixed Transmission Solution, He is also a Deputy Head)..
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