Kuya's Hello from Heaven!

A book of same title lent by your capable wife --- in turn, this song is dedicated to Kuya, "Line to Heaven" by Original Pilipino Music Artist, The Introvoys.  As your beautiful Princess' 4th birthday draws nearer, our family knows you're watching us from up above looking after your little ones.  I wish I could talk with you again, I miss you all the more.  We miss you.  It's just never the same without you.  After all has been said and done, we know you're now smiling and waving your hellos from heaven.  You are no longer suffering.  You have your own orchestra of angels to conduct there.  Luv ya bro!

Hello from Line to Heaven

JAM NIGHT WITH THE FAM

You are cordially invited to one night jamming with the clan!
A fund-raising event organized by the Marcos Cootauco family tree, proceeds will go to many projects we are working on that will go a long way in helping peeps out.  For PhPesos 300 only, venue:  Guerillo Radio Bar at 173 Pasig Blvd., Pasig City on November 19, 2010 party happening at 7:30 pm onwards!
This is sponsored by the NU 106.7 maraming salamat po for all the support!

DONORS:  Andanita Taj of Tagaytay, Casa de las Palmeras Resort, and Jollibee Food Corp.

Here's the map!  If you can't see it, use magnifying glasses heheee  Thanks!

Atomic Tom

Check this out!  Way too spankin' cool man!  Love this!

Goodbye For Now

Here's a song shared that I'd like to repost on here for All Souls/Saints Day.  We have our dearly departed loved ones to offer Mass services for as they've held special place in our lives.

Goodbye for Now by Kathy Troccoli

I hope in a way that this eases the sense of loss we've been through.  Time heals all wounds in God's own good time. May we all find comfort in this spritual song.

In Memory of Kuya

You were the strong one who told me to take caution when it comes to matters of the heart, Kuya.  As the eldest in our family, you experienced all there was for us younger siblings.  You've been through many heartbreaks that ruined and pained you.  Just when you've found heaven, with your untimely death, you suddenly crossed St. Peter's Gates.

How I wish we could all turn back the time.  Memories of you are still there.  You're never far apart from us.  As All Saints/All Souls Days approach, all I can do now is keep you in my heart.  I still cry.  We still cry.  We all miss you very dearly.  All we need is healing time but losing you has been the greatest wound we've had and forever scars remain. 

As our other dearly departed loved ones have gone ahead of us, too, we all know that you're happier in Heaven as one of our dearest guardian angels.  We love you very much, Kuya, please do know that.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWdrO4BoCu8&ob=av2e

ASAP Sessionistas

I was able to enjoy recently a live performance by Mr. Richard Poon.  He was one of Kuya's favorite OPM artists.  He even mentioned him to me during Christmas time in 2009.  Since I was about to be given a new batch of cds then, I asked Kuya for his choices since he is one of the best in music inspirations I've known all my life.  Richard Poon from ASAP, a sessionista was included in that list.

I'm gonna make this short and sweet.  Words are not enough to describe how great these Filipino talents are.  Actually, I just gotta rest up my butt! Yeah, my tail bone!  LOL

Here's my post-bday treat for my folks:  Mr. Pure Energy himself, Gary Valenciano at Music Museum with his Soul In Motion September shows.  It was my first time there at the venue and though I had big difficulty, I love the atmosphere of like having a private music session there.  Since way way back, I've seen some of your concerts, back to my student days, you never cease to amaze me.  God bless us all good peeps po :-)  *applauds* also to Duncan Ramos and Jericho Rosales, Mr. Mon Faustino and crew :-)

The Gentleman NE-YO

NE-YO kicked off the international concert scene for 2010 in the Philippines.  His second time around in Manila, he performed for a one-night only show on January 9th.

Read up more on this concert review:

http://www.titikpilipino.com/news/index.php?aid=1372&section=International

Feel free to comment & share your thoughts/insights, thanks!  ☺

With Jadyn Maria.
 Ne-Yo and his dancers.

      The fancy footwork of Ne-Yo.    

OPM: AS1

AS1

by: Lorelie Diño

The skies cleared up for this momentous event in Original Pilipino Music. History in the making, AS1 was the coming together of the two most renowned talented Filipino artists --- The Concert King and Mr. Pure Energy. It was a big showdown between Martin Nievera and Gary V, or Gary V and Martin Nievera, as how you’d like to interchange them. It didn’t really matter who was top billed first as they are both of high caliber in their craft, AS1 in song and in harmony. A concert series that reached many Filipinos abroad as well, they kicked it off at the open concert grounds of Mall of Asia on September 19, 2009. Fans and co-celebrities marked their calendars in showing their full support for a whole team of people coming together.

It was highly entertaining to see these two in one stage. A show filled with humor and wit provided by Martin. A show that touched your heart with Gary Valenciano’s inspirational songs. Showcasing their strong vocals, Gary and Martin can surely bring the whole stage to life. Martin proved that he can move. He has dancing shoes too. Comical looking but nevertheless, can obviously dance even if he denies it. Gary also demonstrated that he cannot move. He can keep still, contrary to his overflowing energy. Martin had to hold him down by tying him up. People were amused by their antics and tennis court-like conversations.

The night was composed of a splendid musical arrangement by Louie Ocampo and Mon Faustino. It was an almost 3-hours filled show that started at 8:45 and ended at 11:35. Singing their hit songs one after the other and medleys interjected in between, a unique range of musical tastes was heard. G-Force and The Manoeuvres made it a lot more energetic with their hip dance moves. An all-star-cast band completed the repertoire.




From the 80s to classics, from Toto to Air Supply, from Frank Sinatra to a tribute to Michael Jackson, from Broadway musicals to teleseryes and movie theme songs, from family affair of talents coming from Gab Valenciano’s drumming skills and Robin Nievera’s electrifying guitar playing, to Wonder Girls and Black Eyed Peas songs, and a video duet with Zsa Zsa Padilla and Pops Fernandez --- it was indeed an all-round entertainment concert.


After 25 years of brotherly friendship, Martin and Gary V. AS1 was a once-in-a-lifetime Filipino concert you didn’t want to miss. Lucky you if you were able to take part of it and were able to catch them at the city nearest you! This was one of those precious Filipino moments.

p.s. "A big thanks and much kudos to Monster Radio RX 93.1 for the free tix to this concert, i got to enjoy it with my friends :-) "

AS1 concert update:  There will be a repeat, catch 'em while you can!

http://www.facebook.com/manilaconcerts/posts/125061574197045

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