Archive for the ‘Sounds’ Category
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Manila Music Festival: My Top 5 Highlights
At some point, I had to stop getting jealous of all those Coachella galleries online. I had to stop fantasizing that the Philippines would come up with its own version of Woodstock. I opened my eyes and realized that …
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Earth Day Jam ’12: Snapshots
I’ve been attending the Earth Day Jam in the Philippines for the past five years, and the event is comprised of three main parts: 1.) a list of local acts—mostly rock bands—perform a free concert for the masses in hopes …
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Love Scene: The Launch
Remember two weeks ago when I blogged about the SNRG music video I worked on? A few hours before their targeted launch date, SNRG officially released the video of “Love Scene” and it gained about 2,000 views in 24 hours.…
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John West and The Humble Hustle
If you’ve ever strolled down Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica, you’d know that the downtown California spot is famous not just for shopping and dining, but also for its array of unsigned street performers—from stereo-toting b-boys to musicians using …
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The Making of “Love Scene”
After supporting indie hip-hop group SNRG for years, I was ecstatic when the group’s rappers, Beau and Aaron Canlas, called me a few weeks ago to talk about working on a new music video with their singer, Kat Alano. …
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Brace Your Ears for the Videoke Jeepney
It’s a global fact: Filipinos love videokes. Countless urban legends have emerged from our love for the sing-along. My favorite is the one about “My Way.” To illustrate:
Sometime in October, a Singaporean asked me, “Is it true that if …
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Sweet Playbill
Congratulations to the cast and crew of 9 Works Theatrical’s Sweet Charity for a successful Manila run! I watched the show on Friday at the RCBC Plaza and it was a two-hour delight. Nikki Gil has proven her mettle in …
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Jared’s 30-Second Fortunes
July 29, 2011—TriNoma Mall’s Mindanao open parking lot was drenched in rain and mud. Many people—myself included—were geared up. We donned raincoats, umbrellas and rugged footwear. Others were less prepared, dressed in mini skirts and sky-high stilettos.…
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French Kissed
In an attempt to look for the Manila version of Coachella or Woodstock, I found myself excitedly waiting for Fête de la Musique Philippines 2011. Sure, it’s not exactly a Rolling Stones festival, but it has gained global recognition since …
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Who’s a Planeteer?
Let’s cut to the chase. Although the Earth Day Jam is a yearly free summer concert for the masses of Manila, it’s not all about braving the mosh pit to watch local bands for free. It’s about getting a message …
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Is this Guam or Manila?
Before my seven-day holiday in Guam, my Filipino friends warned me not to expect too much because Guam is dubbed as “the Americanized version of the Philippines.” I thought they were exaggerating until I got there and found myself constantly …