Soundtrack Sunday: Titanium

Sometimes you find yourself in a situation where you feel defeated and totally shot down. Shake it out, stand proud and sing out loud:

I'm bulletproof, nothing to losefire away, fire awayricochet, you take your aimfire away, fire awayyou shoot me down, but I won't fallI am titaniumyou shoot me down, but I won't fallI am titanium

Soundtrack Sunday: Blurred Lines

Here's a new video for 'Blurred Lines' by Robin Thicke. Hay naku, Robin, isa ka pa! *sigh* You had me at 'Lost Without You'!

Soundtrack Sunday: Suit & Tie

Oh my gosh! I don't know anyone sexier than Justin Timberlake! Good thing he's back to making music because I missed his moves sooooo much!

Watch this and go, 'Damn!'

Soundtrack Sunday: Pitbull

Pit Bull is one of my favorite artists for party music. From Hotel Room Service to I Know You Want Me to Back In Time, I have been such a fan!

Here's their latest dance music which I love love love!!! So catchy, you can't help but dance along =)

Soundtrack Sunday - American Boy

And because I still having a New York hangover, I'm sharing the video of Estelle's American Boy, one of the songs playing in my head while walking around the city.



And no, I did not meet any American boys during the trip. Maybe next time? Hehe.

30 Day Movie Challenge - Day 15: Favorite Play Adaptation

I love love love musicals, especially with amazing dance numbers. Chicago is so delightful to watch, and the actors are so talented! Renee Zellweger and Catherine Zeta-Jones were exceptional in the movie, I never knew before seeing the movie that they can sing and dance that well. And All That Jazz and Cell Block Tango are two of my all-time favorite movie scenes.

Soundtrack Sunday: As

Aaaand we're back! It's been a while since my last Soundtrack Sunday post, I apologize for that.

I'm back to watching American Idol, not only because of Jessica Sanchez, but because I think they have really talented contestants this year. The Whitney Houston and Stevie Wonder tribute was enough to send me to music nostalgia heaven.

But I'm not here to talk about AI or the contestants, instead I'm featuring the song they sang for the opening. It's a song I haven't heard in a while and I'm happy to hear it again- it's As by Mary J Blige and George Michael.

Back in my MTV addiction days, this was one of my favorite videos because of it's simple yet very hi-tech (at that time) approach. You gotta love that they are the only two people in the video. Amazing!

Thank You For The Music!

Last Saturday, I went to see the musical Mamma Mia! in CCP together with my mom and sister, and we had a blast! First of all, I love the theater and especially musicals. I also love lighthearted and feel-good stories. And then you add the songs of ABBA to the equation, yun na!

Like in the movie version, the story is about Sophie who tries to find out who her father is so she invited 3 guys from her mother's past to Greece on the eve of her wedding, and it's one big riot when everyone meets. It's been a while since I've seen the movie so I had a vague idea of what it's about, but it didn't matter because the story's simple enough to follow. The set's really cool and simple, just two wall-like structures (where the actors hide when it's not their scene) which they just turn and rearrange every scene change. The whole cast is awesome- great voices and dancing abilities, but the crowd favorite that night was the lady who played Rosie. Bentang-benta lahat ng jokes nya, haha!

But of course, the whole musical would be nothing without the music of ABBA. I love, love, love their songs and I know the lyrics to most of them by heart! Thanks to the invention of videoke and the real Dancing Queen, my mom. I couldn't help but sing along to Honey, Honey, Chiquitita, Thank You For The Music and Take A Chance On Me. It was so cool when they sang Dancing Queen for the finale and everyone was clapping and singing along, some even stood up and danced to their hearts' content. My mom and I almost did, nagpipigil lang na sumayaw hehe.

Overall, Mamma Mia is definitely the ultimate feel-good show and I'm glad they were able to bring the musical to Manila for all of us pinoy ABBA fans to enjoy.

30 Day Song Challenge - Day 30

Day 30 - Your Favorite Song At This Time Last Year

Okay, finally made it to the 30th day.

I have a lot of favorites last year and this was (and still is) one of them.



Special shout out to my brother who celebrates his birthday today!

30 Day Song Challenge - Day 29

Day 29 - A Song From Your Childhood

On my way home from work today, I heard this blasting from a sari-sari store's radio. Nice to hear it again after decades! Although I'm not so sure what it means to 'sing and romance on my cha'...

30 Day Song Challenge - Day 28

Day 28 - A Song That Makes You Feel Guilty

OK, I can't think of any so I'll just post this one. I love Barbra, though!

30 Day Song Challenge - Day 27

Day 27 - A Song That You Wish You Could Play

Like most people, I went to piano lessons when I was really young. But because we didn't have a piano at home, my dreams of becoming a concert pianist died a natural death.

I'd be ecstatic if I can play and sing this:

30 Day Song Challenge - Day 26

Day 26 - A Song That You Can Play On An Instrument

In high school, I used to play for the school's drum and lyre corps. I really wanted to play the snare drum but a friend convinced me to audition for the lyre instead. (This friend switched to the drums, and I got stuck with the wimpy lyre. But that's another story.)

To the uninitiated, this is how a lyre looks like. But technically speaking, a lyre is a stringed musical instrument and this one's apparently called a glockenspiel. It's probably called a lyre here because it's mounted in a lyre-shaped frame.

So, going back to the theme. I learned to play a few songs with it such as the Lupang Hinirang (our National anthem, which we play every morning during the flag ceremony), the Top Gun theme (somebody uploaded a video tutorial in Youtube on how to play it on the piano, which is basically the same as playing it on the lyre.), the Indiana Jones theme, and Head Over Heels by the Go-Go's.

This never fails to get people groovin'.

30 Day Song Challenge - Day 25

Day 25 - A Song That Makes You Laugh

This never fails to get a laugh out of me!

30 Day Song Challenge - Day 24

Day 24 - A Song That You Want To Play At Your Funeral

Wala lang. Let's see ano'ng magiging reaction nila.

30 Day Song Challenge - Day 23

Day 23 - A Song That You Want To Play At Your Wedding

I will definitely have these two songs played at my wedding:

As I'm walking down the aisle, a string quartet plays Pachelbel's Canon in D Major...



And then for our first dance, Etta James will be crooning in the background.



Obviously, I haven't given much thought to this!

30 Day Song Challenge - Day 22

Day 22 - A Song That You Listen To When You’re Sad

The last time I felt sad, I was listening to this. Total self-pity.

But I guess I should've been scared, since this song was used in that 70s horror flick, Carrie.

30 Day Song Challenge - Day 21

Day 21 - A Song That You Listen To When You’re Happy

When I'm happy or want to be happy, I just listen to some dance songs. Especially those with dance steps (which I know by heart, of course)!

30 Day Song Challenge - Day 20

Day 20 - A Song That You Listen To When You’re Angry

I just listen to some Jack Johnson para ma-relax. Ahh, chillaxin' in the beach...

30 Day Song Challenge - Day 19

Day 19 - A Song From Your Favorite Album

I bought a cassette tape of Eraserheads' album Circus when I was 15. I saved up my lunch money because I really love Eraserheads and they're one of the best bands ever!

I remember a classmate borrowed it, and never returned it to me.

Heartbreak.