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Eraserheads “The Final Set” Concert

densyo — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 04:48:47 +0000

After the Eraserheads’ last concert was unexpectedly cut short because of Ely Buendia’s health problem, “The Final Set” reunion concert of the band was held today at the SM Mall of Asia concert grounds. Thanks to MTV Philippines, the Filipino’s (and my) fab four was seen again on stage singing all their hits. Unfortunately according [...]

Farewell to Francis Durango Magalona…

densyo — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 05:12:15 +0000

Posted in Music Randomness

Francis Durango Magalona, the country’s foremost and one and only Master Rapper, passed away today at the age of 44. Suffering from leukemia since last year, Francis M. (as he was popularly known) succumbed to multiple organ failure “secondary to severe sepsis and secondary to pneumonia.” according to his doctors at The Medical City hospital. It [...]

It’s a Song, It’s a Paean, It’s… Superman!

densyo — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 14:57:11 +0000

Posted in Blog Music

Superman has been a popular topic for pop, rock, R&B, blues and hip-hop artists. Here’s my list of top ten Superman songs: 10. You Don’t Mess Around With Jim – Jim Croce (1971) – Sample the lyrics “You don’t tug on Superman’s cape. You don’t spit into the wind.” 9. Kryptonite – 3 Doors Down [...]

The Genius in iTunes

densyo — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 06:35:37 +0000

Posted in Blog Music Technology

It has always been a pain for me to create playlists of my favorite songs. When making compilation CDs, it is so hard to find the right songs that will sound great when played simultaneously. Most of the time you leave out some good songs, especially when you have an almost 80 GB music collection [...]

Eraserheads Reunited!

densyo — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 18:17:50 +0000

Posted in Blog Goin' Dubai Music

Wish I could have been there… Just hearing rumors that my favorite pinoy rock band The Eraserheads will be having a reunion concert made me feel ecstatic. And it was even more overwhelming to see them perform together again. Thanks to YouTube, I have seen Ely, Raimund, Buddy and Marcus play some of my favorite [...]

The Art of Making Compilation CDs

densyo — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 18:32:35 +0000

Posted in Blog Goin' Dubai Music Randomness

Lacking an iPod jack for our home theater system, I was forced to create a compilation of my favorite songs which I can play during my off days whenever I don’t have any new downloaded movies or TV show episodes to watch. Compiling and burning these CDs brought back memories of the good old days [...]

The Eraserheads Reunion Concert happening this August

densyo — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 10:39:40 +0000

Posted in Blog Music Randomness

I was browsing the internet and the blogosphere until I stumbled upon an interesting post that is somewhat asking the reader to “connect the dots” and analyze recent rumors on the upcoming reunion concert of the very popular pinoy band “The Eraserheads”. As it turns out, it’s no rumor after all. According to reliable sources, [...]

Rico Blanco leaves Rivermaya

densyo — Mon, 28 May 2007 17:20:03 +0000

Posted in Blog Music

Itâ€™s now confirmed, Rico Blanco has left Rivermaya. The news has been buzzing for a few weeks now, though never confirmed until just recently. According to The Dawnâ€™s JB Leonor in an email to their official mailing list: We had a gig in Metrowalk last Friday and Rivermaya was there – they played before us. [...]

Pupil on Wikipedia

densyo — Sat, 17 Mar 2007 19:02:36 +0000

Posted in Blog Music Randomness

I was doing some cursory research for my sister’s project when I chanced upon this funny Wikipedia entry on Pupil, and vocalist Ely Buendiaâ€™s recent heart attack: Buendia was finally released from the Hospital and was allowed to stay at home and rest by his doctors on the night of January 15, 2007. [â€¦ ] [...]

Pupil: Beautiful Machines

densyo — Sat, 17 Mar 2007 18:46:32 +0000

Posted in Blog Music

I was finally able to get a hold of Pupilâ€™s Beautiful Machines album a few days ago and give it a good long listen. What can I say â€” it took 5 years but it seems Ely Buendia may have finally hit his stride post-Eraserheads. The album is slickly produced and confidence oozes out of [...]