Ako Mismo!

Ninoy and Cory are gone... I just wish that Filipinos won't easily forget what they had done for our country. Let's be reminded of the lessons of our own history.

Sa darating na eleksiyon, AKO MISMO ay boboto ng tama, naayon sa aking konsensya, sa aking prinsipyo at sa mata ng Diyos... Hindi madadaan sa pagandahan o pagwapuhan. Hindi madadaan sa matatamis na salita ng pagtatalumpati. Hindi madadaan sa popularidad at sa ka-alyado ng mga sikat. At lalong hinding-hindi madadaan sa pera! Tama na, sobra na ang mga TRAPO! Huwag nang isubo ang mga isinuka na at ang mga matagal nang dapat naisuka!

Let's prove that the Filipino is REALLY worth dying for.

Finally, After Six Years... The Wait Is Over!

Hmmm... Friends, calm down. I'm not talking about me getting married already. Besides, it's not six years for us... it's... it's... too long to mention. :P

Anyway, I'm referring to Whitney Houston's (great?) album comeback after six years of non-sense career. Just like with Michael Jackson's, I've been waiting for this for a long time. I just hope that she'll be able to really regain her lost glory.

I was able to listen to her carrier single, "I Look To You" and I must say that the lyrics & music are not bad at all. It's not as powerful as her old trademark repertoire but it's still good. Listen to it on her official website:

http://www.whitneyhouston.com/

My Tribute Video to the King of Pop!

This is my simple tribute to the one and the only "King of Pop", Michael Jackson.

Michael Jackson will always be part of my childhood memories. "Ben" was the very first song that I learned to sing when I was still a child. His iconic dance moves will always be replicated but will never be equalled. His very untimely passing has put a great loss in the music industry and has left a big hole in the hearts of his countless adoring fans, including me.

With so much fame, comes so much pain... MJ had his ups and downs but he will always remain the incomparable "King of Pop" not only of his generation but of all time!

My sincere condolences to his family and friends.

Rest in peace, Michael...

We Are One

This is one of my favorite choral songs. This was recorded during our rehearsals at the EDSA Shrine for Father Peter Thoai's Farewell Mass which was held on May 9.




MUSICAL DIRECTOR: Ms. Julie Garcia

SOPRANOS:
Chinn Kalingo
Cezua Pangilinan

ALTOS:
Puri Espeleta
Choy Zablan

TENORS:
Ramil Angeles
Ricky Cabico
Toper Torres
Bong Vibar

BASSES:
Edwin Estrada
Lhance Lim
Armand Ruiz

Our Very Funny Vocalization Exercise!

This is the other side of Ars Cantica Ensemble. Please bear with us... most especially with the one orchestrating this vocalization exercise. :)

"Ang ipis,
Naipit sa pinto,
Nakita ni Pedro,
Piping-pipi...
Patay!"

Optional: Change P's of "Piping-pipi" and "Patay" to F. :D

Danny Gokey... A Vocal Master-Class!

Danny Gokey is my most favorite American Idol contestant. He's been my bet since the beginning of his audition. Now that he's left the competition already, I've made a special video montage for him to relive his journey in American Idol.
The journey continues...
You'll go the distance...
The best is yet to come!

One doesn't need to win a title just to be triumphant.

This is for you, Danny!

God bless... :)

The Warrior Is A Child

I was not familiar with the song "The Warrior Is A Child" until Rico Yan died six years ago. It became popular because it was known to be his favorite song. I thought it was Gary Valenciano's original composition. I only knew just last night that it was Twila Paris' original song. I heard her version while we were in Julie's car. She let us listen to it because it is the song that we're going to perform for tomorrow's Greenbelt Chapel's Silver Jubilee Presentation.

Julie Garcia is our current Musical Director. Since the Silver Jubilee council assigned the song to us, she made a special arrangement of the song for our choir, Ars Cantica Ensemble. I was really moved with her arrangement. I even sent her a text message how I was really touched by it. Although we only had little time to make a perfect execution of it, I already felt the message of the song. I liked the song before but now... I LOVE IT! I consider it as my #1 favorite song to date.

Just a few minutes ago, I started searching for videos of Twila Paris singing this song. I was not disappointed. I also saw a very good presentation with this song in the background. Here's the link: The Warrior Is A Child


While watching it, at first, I was holding back my tears. However, my chest exploded in the middle of the song and I wasn't able to contain my emotions and I bursted into tears. I didn't know exactly why I was crying. I didn't care. I really had a good cry. I thought maybe it was because of all the frustrations and heartaches that I've been through all these years. I am not used to crying when there are people around me. I'd rather not show my emotions. I'd rather cry when I'm all alone. Well, whatever the reason was, I enjoyed that moment.

Hopefully, we'll be able to give justice to this song when we perform for tomorrow's celebration. I pray that the Lord's Angels will sing with us. :)