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Monday, May 19, 2014

Al Gatmaitan's "In Pursuit of A Dream" on May 23

Have you heard the name Al Gatmaitan?

Perhaps you have encountered his name on the production of Philippine Opera Company's "Ang Bagong Harana" before where he's one of the singers.

You can check out my review on the show back in 2012 here: http://joyfullyurs.blogspot.com/2012/06/different-twist-on-harana.html

He was also in last year's "Maxie The Musical" as the brother of Maxie.

Truly, Al is one of the country’s topnotch tenors! He is very lucky to be accepted by New York University Steinhardt School for Music and Performing Arts Professions for summer studies this coming June! However, before he takes a bite of the Big Apple, catch him live at "Al Gatmaitan: In Pursuit of a Dream" which is a special fund raising concert presented by The Philippine Opera Company and Grupo Reposo, in collaboration with LRI Design Plaza. With Karl Estudillo, collaborative pianist, directed by Will Fredo.

The concert is set on May 23, 2014 (7:30 p.m.), at LRI Design Plaza located at 210 Nicanor Garcia St., Brgy. Bel Air II, Makati.

Special guest artists include: Soprano Gabri Panlilio, Mezzo Soprano Clarissa Ocampo, Soprano and stage actress Tricia Amper-Jimenez, Film, Tv and stage actress Liza Dino, Singer and songwriter Aiza Seguerra,
and World renowned concert pianist Raul Sunico.

Ticket price is at Php 1,000.00. For ticket inquiries, please call telephone numbers 8229609, 0917-8072223 and 0917-5224183.

Tuesday, July 16, 2013

Rico Blanco takes Galactik Fiestamatik to First Major Solo Concert

Joyfullyurs 11:30:00 PM 0 Comments

Fiesto Bandido—that musical wizard more popularly known as singer/songwriter/showman Rico Blanco—has pulled it off once again.

On Philippine Independence Day, June 12, 2013, Rico made history as he held his first solo concert dubbed “Rico Blanco LIVE!” at the Music Museum. The event was sold out by the week it was held as his fans, friends, and supporters trooped to the venue to witness what was promised to be a highly visual out-of-this-world journey through Rico Blanco's musical career. This wasn't just your standard concert; it was a show in every sense of the word.

Ever since the artist introduced the feather-and-chrome-clad persona of “Fiesto Bandido” for his newest album “Galactik Fiestamatik,” Rico Blanco's fans all over the country have been treated to a dose of the spectacle that has become the trademark for the musical chameleon's current persona. What with all the ati-atihan-inspired attire, the beats, the tribal dancing reminiscent of town fiestas (assuming fiestas are held in space), and the colorful light show that accompanies the music beat by beat.

“I'm doing away with my old habits with a rock band,” he declares. Which is exactly what he did, removing any semblance of the traditional rock setup; stripping his music down to primal beats, electronic textures, and his trademark keys. At the same time, Rico brings back the concept of a “rock show,” a visual experience which Filipino music fans haven't had in quite sometime. It is pure audacity not present in a lot of artists, a brave move that was so crazy that it actually worked.

Lights out. Fiesto glided onstage to the haunting opening keys of “Amats,” the first single from his latest album. By the time the thunderous beats started, the concert turned into a space age light-and-sound show. The musical bandit didn't stop there as he dove right into his next single, “Burado.”

He may be a forward-thinking artist, but not one to disavow his roots. Blanco proceeded to do an electro medley of his old band Rivermaya's hits: “Umaaraw, Umuulan,” “Kisapmata,” “Elesi,” and “Kung Ayaw Mo, Huwag Mo.” The audience caught on to their old favorites, and sang and clapped along as the Fiestamatik Ringleader egged them on.

After performing his newest single, the wistful “Lipat Bahay,” singer-songwriter Kitchie Nadal joined Blanco onstage for a different take on the Rivermaya ditty, “214.” The man of the night then went on to another look back, as he performed “Balisong” and “You'll Be Safe Here” before wrapping up the number with a tender track off “Fiestamatik,” “Hours and Days.”

Blanco wore the Filipino flag on his sleeve as he performed the Heber Bartolome classic, “Tayo'y Mga Pinoy.” The song is also the theme song of SMART Bro's “Tayo'y Mga Pinoy” campaign which featured the artist collaborating with other musical greats Ely Buendia, Raimund Marasigan, and Barbie Almalbis.

He then went a little forward in time again, back to his Rivermaya days as he performed “Panahon Na Naman” with a pre-recorded Chito Miranda, a riff off their viral video on Blanco's Youtube channel, RicoBlancoTV. He also went on to do another medley from his old band, with an apt focus on positivity (“Posible,” “Awit ng Kabataan,” “Hinahanap-Hanap Kita,” and “Liwanag sa Dilim”), after going off with the declarative “Antukin,” off Blanco's first solo album.

And because Fiesto Bandido is the Intergalactic pied piper, he kicked it up a notch further with the hypnotic “Sayaw,” featuring Ira Cruz on guitars, breaking his own “no guitar” rule, further proving that nothing is sacred to him as far as musical exploration is concerned...not even his own rules. People took their cue from the song as the audience left their seats, throwing their hands in the air clearly wanting more.

It was all dance mayhem from then on, as Blanco went the 80s route with his song “What It Is,” before ending the night with the powerful “Yugto,” his breakout single as a solo artist. But people can never ever have enough of an experience such as this show, so he returned with the intimate “Your Universe,” before punctuating the night with what could possibly be his personal artistic statement through his song “Ngayon.”

Celebrities spotted in the audience included veteran actor Christopher de Leon, Bela Padilla, Melissa Ricks, members of Parokya ni Edgar, Never the Strangers and General Luna, musician/producer Francis Reyes, and singer Paolo Valenciano.

And because the concert was sold out, Rico Blanco hinted at a possible repeat: “We're probably going do another show for those who didn't make it!"

The 'Galactik' adventures of Fiesto Bandido have only just begun.

Rico Blanco Live! was brought to you by Warner Music Philippines and presented by Smart Communications. Can’t get enough of Rico? Get his ringback tone just text RICO to 2447 (Smart Subscribers only). Galactik Fiestamatik is available in your favorite record bars and iTunes store.

# concert # music

Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Youtube Sensation Random Girl Zendee Live in Singapore!

Joyfullyurs 12:42:00 AM 0 Comments

Good news to Filipinos residing in Singapore because Youtube Sensation Random Girl Zendee will be going there! For those who do not know who she is, do you remember the news of a girl singing "And I'm Telling You" in SM Megamall last year? To know more about this Zendee, read my past article about her here.

Singapore’s top communications company Star Hub presents “Under the Stars: From Online to a Live Stage” a stellar concert with a great line-up of international and local talents that have successfully gained a following on YouTube.

Featured line-up of artists include Tanner Patrick (USA), Madilyn Bailey (USA), Nate Tao (USA), The 38 Years Ago (Thailand), The Sam Willows (Singapore) and the Philippines's very own Zendee as the final act.

The concept of taking YouTube sensations to a whole new level remains – bringing them closer to the audience by taking them from online to a live stage. The 3-hour musical festival will be held under the starry sky at The Coliseum of Resorts World Sentosa on June 28, 7:00pm.

For us here living in the Philippines and those outside Singapore, live streaming of the concert will be available via http://www.youtube.com/user/StarHub/home.

Zendee, and the rest of her band, flew to Singapore earlier this week to meet her co-performers. She also plans to tour around the city on her spare time since this is her first time in Singapore. Excited and nervous, Zendee feels honored to be selected as the final act in this once in a lifetime experience.

She is currently promoting her 2nd single “The Ones You Love”, from her debut album “I Believe” under Warner Music Philippines with a possible nationwide tour around the Philippines which is something to look forward to! Also, stay tuned as she documents her trip complete with photos to be featured in a local magazine soon.

Want to know more about Zendee? Check out her website www.zendee.com.ph or her Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/Zendee.Music. You can also follow her on Twitter @ZendeeOfficial to get latest updates about her.

Since Zendee got famous because of Youtube, she also has her own page there: http://www.youtube.com/zendeerosetenerefe so that you can hear and enjoy her sing!

# concert # music

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Celebrate Philippine Independence Day with THE Rico Blanco

Joyfullyurs 10:30:00 PM 0 Comments

Former Rivermaya frontman, THE Rico Blanco is set to hold his first ever solo concert at the Music Museum on Philippine Independence Day, June 12, 2013!

Be a part of music history as one of the hottest and most sought after OPM artists today finally do his solo concert! It’s been five years since he left Rivermaya and struck out on his own and two solo albums later (Your Universe and last year’s Galactik Fiestamatik).

He’s hotter than ever and ready to rock the stage in his first full-length solo concert!

A consistent chart-topper, expect Blanco to perform his latest hits, “Amats,” “Burado,” and “Lipat Bahay,” and OPM staples “Your Universe,” “Antukin,” “Posible,” and “Yugto.” Sing along to Blanco-penned Rivermaya favorites “214,” “You’ll Be Safe Here,” “Umaaraw, Umuulan”, “Elesi” and “Awit ng Kabataan” as he performs his compositions as his alter ego Fiesto Bandido in Galactik Fiestamatik style!

Always pushing the musical envelope, this rock chameleon promises a fun, edgy, electrifying performance together with special guests. It’s always a party when Blanco hits the stage—so don’t miss the fiesta!

Ticket prices are at Php1,300 (VIP), Php 1,000 (Orchestra), and Php 700 (Balcony). Tickets are available at smtickets.com (470-2222), ticketworld.com.ph (891-9999) and musicmuseum.com.ph (721-6726).

Rico Blanco Live! is brought to you by Warner Music Philippines, and presented by Smart Communications.

For more information and updates, find out on www.facebook.com/ricoblancomusic!

# concert # music

Sunday, May 5, 2013

Random Girl Zendee Launches Album

Joyfullyurs 12:00:00 AM 0 Comments

Zendee, the "Random Girl," was caught singing Jennifer Holiday's "And I Am Telling You" in SM Megamall by Youtube user youngjay0918 who posted it last July 28, 2012 got as much as 2 million views at the present. Since posted, the video went viral and Zendee became known as "Random Girl," "Mystery Karaoke Girl," "Viral Diva" and "Supermarket Star."

Warner Music Philippines got attracted with this video and offered her a recording contract. Zendee's video also caught the interest of The Ellen DeGeneres Show, where she was regarded as “the next big thing.” The Ellen camp contacted her in August, and together with Warner Music, flew her to Los Angeles for taping.

L-R: Warner Music's Neil Gregorio (Album Producer, A&R Direction, Zendee and Warner Music's Flerry de Leon (Executive Producer)

Her debut on the international stage, a performance of what she sang in her Youtube hit, “And I Am Telling You” on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, which aired on Oct. 26, 2012. During the show, DeGeneres gave her an iPad 3 made to look like a miniature portable videoke machine, “filled with all the songs” that the singer loved.

At six years old, Zendee was recording her vocals on cassette tapes and sending these to her mom, who was working abroad then also as a singer, in the hope that she would be “discovered” and they could then be together.

Believing that her talent would give her the means to help her family, she also started joining singing contests, as well as every other singing opportunity that came her way. She became a scholar of Filipino boxing champ Manny Pacquiao, now Sarangani representative, after singing at his campaign sortie. With his help, Zendee completed her education with a degree in Information Technology at STI-General Santos.

After college graduation, Zendee got her first big break when she was brought to Metro Manila to participate in the ABS-CBN talent show X-Factor Philippines. Unfortunately, she did not make it past boot camp tryouts but she has chosen to stay in Metro Manila, where all the TV networks are located in, to try out for other singing competitions, including Pinoy Dream Academy Season 3 and Pilipinas Got Talent Season 4, both are by ABS-CBN again. Unfortunately, she didn’t make it to the final cut on these shows.

Not giving up and believing in her talent, Zendee joined smaller singing contests, such as a segment on primetime variety show Will Time Big Time on TV5. During this period, she and her mother would sleep at a Mandaluyong fire station at night. The young singer would practice at videoke display stands at nearby malls during the day and that was how she got "discovered" because a passerby took her video and posted it on Youtube.

The pretty Zendee whose voice is as beautiful as she is!

Last April 30, in front of the media and other special guests, Warner Music Philippines has finally launched Zendee's debut album entitled I Believe. I think that the album's name fits her so well because Zendee has never given up in believing that she can make it as a singer to help her family's finance and her dreams are coming true!

Zendee with Warner Music's Kate Samson (Marketing Manager)

What's more amazing is that she will be performing as a special guest artist on Jason Mraz's concert at the Smart Araneta Coliseum (Zendee's dream venue to hold a concert) on May 14, 2013!

At the moment, Zendee is guesting on Party Pilipinas, Manny Many Prizes and is not yet connected to any TV networks! *Wink wink TV networks!!!* During her album launch, I have experience her talent. Like her, I believe that she has what it takes to be the next superstar with the high notes that she can reach and her energy is just endless!

Zendee's album I Believe is out now in all major record bars and on iTunes. The album features six original compositions and three cover songs. If you were wowed by her voice in these videos, I suggest you better get her album now and support this fantastic talented lady!

Want to know more about Zendee? You can follow her on Facebook: Zendee.Music or Twitter @ZendeeOfficial. You can also watch more videos of her singing on her Youtube page: zendeerosetenerefe.

# And I Am Telling You # I Believe

Monday, April 22, 2013

Warner Music Philippines partners with Petronas

Joyfullyurs 11:48:00 PM 0 Comments

If you're a music lover in the Philippines, you've probably heard of Warner Music Philippines. Being one of the top music label in the Philippines, Warner Music Philippines is offering a new and exciting way of enjoying music on your favorite gadgets! They have recently signed a partnership with Petronas, a global leader in the distribution of engine lubricants to offer My Green Card!

Flerry de Leon (Warner Music Philippines President and GM) and Carlos Corpuz (Petronas Energy Philippines, Inc. President and CEO) during the signing. Standing are members of the band General Luna, Ebe Dancel, Zendee and Mayeen Ledesma (Marketing Manager of the Petronas Energy Philippines Inc. Lubricant Business Division).

My Green Card is powered Warner Music Philippines' Musikcard and allows Petronas customers to access the label's vast song catalogue.

This is the cool part: Petronas is the first to offer this amazing music experience in the Philippines. So to those with My Green Card, you can download 100 files of your favorite tracks in your mobile phones, laptops, MP3 and other gadgets!

If you're interested to know more about this partnership or on how to get your own My Green Card, visit http://www.warnermusic.com.ph or click here for their Facebook page.

# music # Musikcard

Joyfully Yours

Monday, May 19, 2014

Al Gatmaitan's "In Pursuit of A Dream" on May 23

Tuesday, July 16, 2013

Rico Blanco takes Galactik Fiestamatik to First Major Solo Concert

Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Youtube Sensation Random Girl Zendee Live in Singapore!

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Celebrate Philippine Independence Day with THE Rico Blanco

Sunday, May 5, 2013

Random Girl Zendee Launches Album

Monday, April 22, 2013

Warner Music Philippines partners with Petronas

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