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Banig ko ngayong gabi
Ang simentong ayaw hiwalayan
Ng nalilibugang alikabok.
Kumot ko ang usok ng lansangan.
Kasiping at katabi ko sa pagtulog ang mga lamok.
Hindi ko sila itataboy
At hindi nila ako pandidirihan.
Mangingibig silang hahalik
Sa nagnanaknak kong talampakan.
Walang radyo na aawit
Ng banyagaing kundiman para sa akin.
Sa papaantok na gabi,
Ihehele ako ng busina
At pagmumura ng ayaw-matulog na kalsada.
Bukas ay lilipat ako
Ng ibang basurahang matutulugan.
Muli, bago ako maidlip,
Pupunasan ko muna at patutuyuin
Ang banig kong iyong pinag-ihian.

►TaOnG GrAsA◄

He walked past me, half-naked; his entire body covered with the by-product of the city’s never-ending quest for progress.

He is by all estimate still young, probably in his early thirties. And yet, he walks as if he carries the burden of the world on his back.

Homeless and desperately in need of nourishment, he wanders aimlessly like a raft lost in a sea of humanity who, by far and large, takes little notice of the man dressed in grease and soot.

What unfortunate circumstances made him that way I wondered… how could someone born in this world full of possibilities turn into what many would regard as the dreg of modern society?

Looking at him I realized that despite all my problems, perceived or otherwise, I can still count myself as fortunate; and that my setbacks, though too many to count, were mere inconveniences — minor actually — compared to his own plight.

How stupid of me to be ranting about my woes, I thought, when I could have ended up like this guy, or even worse…

So, taking pity on the man — coupled with the noble intention of feeding a downtrodden individual for at least one day — I fished out a few bills from of my wallet when suddenly, I noticed, he stopped walking…

He looked around, and perhaps finding the perfect place to rest his weary legs, he nonchalantly took out a crumpled pack of cigarettes from the pocket of his dirty, well-worn shorts and lighted up.

And there he sat, on the sidewalk… deep in his own thoughts and with nary a care in the world, he puffed away happily.

I promptly returned the peso bills in my wallet and walked away…

I’ll be darned if I’m gonna help feed his vices.

►TV5's RaKiStA:MuSiC,MiSaDvEnTuReS.LoVe AnD MoRe◄

Leading the charge for TV5's exciting series Rakista is Denise Laurel (left) together with Wincy Ong (middle) and Carlo Aquino (right). "The show does not focus talaga on the band. Kumbaga ‘yong band in just a milieu of the script so its really about the characters," explains Wincy, who portrays the character of drummer Sven.

The title is as straightforward as it gets. But TV5's newest hit series Rakista offers more than just rock music and young people trying to live up their dreams of making it big in the clichéd world of rock n' roll.

"Although the title speaks for itself na Rakista nga it's not really just about a rock band but a way of life na when you say r-a-k-e-n-r-o-l, na Filipino term for rock n' roll, term siya ng mga kabataan ngayon na parang let's just do our thing," explained director Wincy Ong, who is portraying the role of a drummer named Sven.

Rakista, he added, encourages young people to live outside the box and to take chances. "Take it as it comes," smiled Wincy.


CULT FOLLOWING. True to TV5's objective of offering alternative programs meant to challenge the formulaic menu offered by the two giant networks, Rakista tells the story of a young and unassuming musician named Caloy (portrayed by Carlo Aquino) who is determined to brandish his musical talent through his band called The Love Team.

Caloy's desire to form a band and write songs actually stemmed from his desire to express his hidden feelings for a girl named CC (played by Denise Laurel).

The show combines a number of elements not common in local programs. Aside from veering away from heavy drama and the fantaserye genre, viewers would surely be enthralled by the show's music (supervised by Ciudad's Mikey Amistoso and Pedicab's Diego Mapa), the twisted humor complementing the bizarre plot. Award-winning writer and Radioactive Sago Project frontman Lourd de Veyra lends his voice to add color to the narration.

Since its initial telecast last August 14, Rakista was able to attract a cult following which continues to grow in numbers every week. Even the people behind the show are surprised with the turnout of viewers.

Wincy, talking about demographics, proudly shared: "That's the weird thing because obviously we were targeting a younger market pero mostly ‘yong mga nakukuha naming crowd mga Eraserheads crowd e, mga 25 to 30 years old. Kasi siguro mostly kami-kami rin, e, the writers, directors 25 going on 30 tapos we're on extended adolescence siguro. We're just going back to our college days I guess, ‘yong sensibilities."

minsan nanonod ako ng t.v,tapos lipat na ako ng lipat,ganun talaga ako,nagagalit na nga sakin si mama tapos ung mga kapatid ko kasi lipat na daw ako ng lipat,hindi daw ba ako nahihilo??? sagot ko naman,,hindi kasi gusto ko mahanap ko talaga ung maganda at gusto ko talagang panoodin,lipat na ako ng lipat umpisa sa channel 2(abs-cbn),discovery channel,tapoz ung channel 13,14,at 15, ung 13 HBO,ung 14 at 15 hindi ko na alam hahaha nakalimutan ko,animax,nick,cartoon network,disney,jack,national geographic,MTV,studio 23,wala kaming myx 24/7 bwesit nga eh,tapoz kung ano-ano pang channel at pinupuntahan ko para lang makahanap,tapos sumigaw si mama,inutusan ako kaya bigla akong lumapit at iniwan ung t.v,pag balik ko sakto nandun sya sa channel 5,sakto na un ung palabas,parang "Oi,MAGANDA yATA tO AH" kaya inaabangan ko na simula nun ^_^

I didn’t have any regrets at all for watching it. In fact, I find the “Eraserheads episode” cool. Though it could be a bit cheesy, it wasn’t bad at all. It is even better than to some shows being aired over the two giant networks so you should never miss “Rakista“! Honestly, it even exceeded my expectations.

So what is Rakista all about?

Rakista is a weekly television comedy about the misadventures of a newly formed rock band called The Love Team, composed of five college students. There’s Caloy (Carlo Aquino), the introverted songwriter who formed the band because of the girl he loves; Ted (Charles Christianson), the chick-hungry manager who thought being in a band could improve his chances with the ladies; Nix (Alchris Galura), the musical prodigy who thinks he is above everyone else; Bebe (Rhea Nakpil), the emotional girl who refuses to be known as such; and finally, Sven (Wincy Ong), the school weirdo whose identity is about having as many identites as possible.

The Love Team was initially formed during an Eraserheads tribute night, when the two best friends Ted and Caloy decided that forming a band would increase their chances of romance. Caloy has been head-over-heels in love for the longest time with CC (Denise Laurel), a former-prom-queen-turned-artist.

During the same night, CC and Caloy form a bond that turns the two into good friends. It’s obvious that the two are perfect for each other. There’s just one thing – CC is the girlfriend of the most popular man on campus – Sonny Valencia (Marco Morales) : swim team captain, all-around nice guy and school presidential candidate.

And that’s just the beginning. Throughout the series, the band goes through all the ups and downs that a Pinoy indie band goes through: from the first gig to recording a demo to near break-ups to hellish jamming sessions. They go through a lot of other weird things no Pinoy band goes through as well – assassination attempts, an escape from Cubao X, artist zombies, the evil ping pong team and angry mobs at the Eraserheads reunion concert.

Rakista was created by award-winning filmmaker Quark Henares and Diego Castillo, guitarist of the rock band Sandwich. Apart from the two, writers for the show include Palanca Award-winning author Yvette Tan and Philippine Star columnist Erwin Romulo.

The roster of directors include music video directors King Palisoc, Mihk Vergara, Zig Marasigan, Edsel Abesames and cult favorite RA Rivera, who won best director at MTV Pilipinas music awards for his video of Radioactive Sago Project’s Astro. Mikey Amistoso of Ciudad and Diego Mapa of Cambio are credited with the original music of the series, and each episode also features narration by poet and vocalis of Radioactive Sago Project, Lourd de Veyra.

Rakista airs every Thursday night at 7 pm, with replays on Sundays at 1 pm on TV5.

►UrBaNdUb◄

The Sound Of The Giant South is gaining more recognition around the nation like never before. At the forefront of the whole movement is a band that has a record that surpasses most bands than that of the bands that have come out of the Queen City of Cebu. They are none other than Urbandub.

From the very first day that this band was formed (in the year 2000), they were destined to be something more than the ordinary. Forced to be independent due to the lack of support coming from major record companies, Urbandub released their debut album called BIRTH. Off of this album, the hit tracks "Come", "Give" and "Would You Go" launched and took their world by storm. Unique, timely and yet experimental, it was something that entertainment scenes around the Philippines needed: a kick start into the future of original music.

With the release of their sophomore effort, INFLUENCE (Lighter Records), Urbandub took on a new form, changing their sound with a new drummer (From Jed Honrado to Jerros Dolino). It was the sound in this album that clearly defined the steps that Urbandub would start to take. The track "Soul Searching" later won the award as Song of the Year in the NU107 Rock Awards 2003. Pushing the sound further, the collection bagged the Album Of The Year Award in the NU107 Rock Awards 2004.

Today, Urbandub now offers yet a third helping of what they are capable of. With the 2005 release of the album EMBRACE, Urbandub has proven that there is hope for the struggling artist. With help from their community and the noise they have created, they were able to grab the attention of EMI Music Philippines. Not one to take chances, the band has kept Lighter Records as their management arm and guide. In line with their ideals, EMI allowed them the creative freedom to record their album on their home soil of Cebu. Added to that, they have been able to maintain their independent principles while taking major steps into the scene that has awaited their new sound.

Urbandub is Gabby Alipe (Vocalist / Guitarist), Lalay Lim (Bassist), John Mendoza (Drummer) and John Dinopol (Lead Guitarist).







Urbandubs career thus far has given much inspiration and support to upcoming acts, most of which fall under the Lighter Records stable such as Faspitch, The Ambassadors, Still, Nuncyspungen (Cagayan) and Point Click Kill (Ilo-Ilo). Each of them now aspire to take their own roads in music, paving their own way and modeling some of their steps after the success of Urbandub.

WHY "URBANDUB"?
the story behind the name according to Gabby:

When we were just starting out.. urbandub was supposed to be a reggae band... we were suppose to play reggae mixed with dub, ska, dancehall, hiphop, and rock. A perfect example of what urbandub would have been--is the song "sailing" and "eating me" --that was the style we were suppose to be playing around with--since we were suppose to be a reggae/dub band, hence the name, urbandub. But because of the series of line up changes--and new influences--we became what we are today! The name just kinda got stuck and we never bothered to change it. So there you go.. the story behind the name "urbandub".

►RaKiZtA◄

►PEDICAB◄

Eto na,,

Isa sa pinaka gusto kong banda
ang PEDICAB
sa araw araw na nabubuhay ako
hindi nawawala
lageng pinakikinggan ang mga kanta nila
ewan pero
para sakin malupet ang bandang to
ang galing talaga
pag dating sa pag gawa ng kanta
simple lang ung kanila
pero para sakin maxadong malalim
mga idol ko talaga to
fav. ko ung kanta nilang
Dito Tayo Sa Dilim,Bukas,Ang Pusa Mo,Pa-experience,FX,Konti Na Lang,deafening silence
baztah haloz lahat astig
hahahaha

Pedicab band, composed of Raimund Marasigan, Diego Mapa, Mike Dizon, Jason Caballa and RA Rivera, comes up with a new album after Tugish Takish.

►Si Diego ang nakababatang kapatid ni Jao Mapa. Siya ang bokalista ng bandang Pedicab, gitarista ng mga bandang Monsterbot at Cambio at tagapalo ng bandang Dayuhan.

►Raimund Emmanuel Parcon Marasigan (born May 22, 1971) is a rock musician and record producer in the Philippines. The breadth of his projects has made him one of the most well-respected mainstays of the Philippine rock band scene. He was the drummer of The Eraserheads, and the current keyboard/synths player for Pedicab, former guitarist and now frontman of Sandwich, current drummer of Cambio, vocalist of Project 1 and the man behind Squid 9. Aside from writing songs and being a musician, he is also a record producer, voice actor, tv host and product endorser.

►DeAtH NoTe◄

The story revolves around Yagami Light, a bored highschool student that acquires a deathnote dropped by a bored Shinigami (death god) to the human world. Though there are rule in using the note, the basic premise is that any human whose name is written in the deathnote shall die. Light then uses the deathnote to "create a new world" by killing criminals.

The governments, alarmed by the sudden deaths of notable criminals turn to L, the world's no.1 detective to capture the killer that has been given the nickname "Kira" (japanenese for killer, i think).

The story then develops in a cat and mouse chase where the two main characters attempt to outwit each other.

I won't go into the details of the series since I am not a fan of spoilers. However, there are a few points of interest that about the series which is the reason why I'm writing this post.

Most notable of these is the theme that the anime is playing with. Besides death, it also questions our concept of "justice." The anime does not present a clear cut line as to who is the protagonist and antagonist. Is it the Kira, the person who places justice into his own hands by killing known criminals? Or is it L and the police, establishments funded by governments and the state to "maintain order", to "serve and protect."

Deathnote allows the audience to choose as to whom his/her sympathies lie and who is doing what may be considered as "just."

It is interesting to note that the anime potrays the definite action of the state's coercive force (police and military) once another entity (such as Kira) challenges their capacity as "law enforcers."

Despite the fact that crime has almost vanished since the powers of Kira was unleashed and criminals became "judged," the police became more obsessed with hunting down Kira.

Another thing that got me hooked was the fact that deathnote does not provide all the details of what is happening and explains a few vague points later on. This is crcial since it leaves the viewers hanging, theorizing about what was happening, making guesswork at what are the plans of the characters, and then hoping that he/she was right in what he thinks to have occured.

However, be warned. It is not for children and is way too mature for the regular anime addicts.

matagal ko ng napatapoz to,,wala lang hahaha

►AnImE MuSiC◄

Music has long played an important role in anime. Writing and performing the opening (OP) and ending (ED) themes of popular anime has served as a springboard to a lucrative recording career for many J-artists. To further increase the fervor of fans for certain anime titles, the seiyuu or voice talents have sung in character albums, launching singing careers for them as well.

In recent years, music by western composers and artists has become prominently audible in anime soundtracks, ranging from classical to pop to alternative music.

If you've been mesmerized by Kimiko Itoh's haunting "Follow Me" from Ghost In The Shell 2: Innocence, is actually set to Spanish composer Joaquin Rodrigo's second movement from Concerto de Aranjuez. Jazz versions of this tune were made popular by jazz legend Miles Davis and the James Last Orchestra.

Listen very closely to the whimsical ending theme "DuDiDuWa ~ LaLaLa" by Kotoko from The Adventures of Tweeny Witches. It is just a modern remake of the classic waltz "Beautiful Blue Danube" by Johann Strauss.

The dramatic background score of Gankutsuou/The Count of Monte Cristo comes from Pyotr Tchaikovsky's "Manfred Symphony" and Gaetano Donizetti's tragic opera "Lucia Di Lamermoor." Classical music lovers would readily recognize Robert Schumann's "Traumerei" as among the piano pieces that Eugenie Danglars performed in her first concert.

From classical to modern… Because of the success of anime in western countries, even popular composers and artists from the

U.S.

and

Europe

have contributed to the making of anime soundtracks and themes. A perfect example is award-winning composers Hans Zimmer and Mark Mancina, who wrote the brilliant score for Blood+.

Jean-Jacques Burnel, composer, vocalist and bass player of the British New Wave/Alternative Rock band The Stranglers, not only wrote the score for Gankutsuou/The Count of Monte Cristo, he also wrote and sang the OP and ED themes of this now classic anime, namely "We Were Lovers" and "You Won't See Me Coming", respectively.

British music icon David Sylvian wrote and sang the haunting ED theme "For The Love Of Life" for the anime suspense/thriller Monster. Popular Eighties New Wave band Duran Duran's debut hit "Girls On Film" was used as the OP theme for the Japanese release of Speed Grapher. Recently, the Red Hot Chili Peppers hit "Dani

California

" was used as the theme song for Death Note Movie 2: The Last Name.

Presently racing up the charts is "Inori ~ You Raise Me Up" by Korean American R&B singer

Lena

Park

. The song itself was written and composed by Rolf Lovland of the Irish band

Secret

Garden

, with lyrics by Irish novelist Brendan Graham. Even popular British soprano Sarah Brightman is all set to release "Be With You: Itsumo Soba ni", the theme song for the latest Pokemon movie.

Anime and music… It's a collaboration that is sure to enthrall anime fans and music lovers alike for years to come.

►AnImAx:PrOjEcT 'LaMB'◄

Youth cable channel Animax today announces the launch of a groundbreaking new project titled LaMB, an entertainment showcase that is spread across three screens – TV, online and mobile. LaMB is Animax’s first original production in High Definition, and promises to revolutionize the entire entertainment experience via how content is delivered and marketed to consumers.

Encompassing a series of multi-platform, multi-disciplinary, and multi-media activities that revolves around the launch of an animation movie on Animax, LaMB aims to redefine the entire entertainment experience for consumers from pre-premiere to post-premiere of the show. The extensiveness of the LaMB campaign was in fact inspired by a 50-page script written by amateur writer Carmelo S. J. Juinio from the Philippines. From a mere text-heavy script to a comprehensive three-screen campaign that is expected to last for at least six months – such is the power of user-generated content.

What is LaMB?
LaMB is the brainchild of amateur writer Filipino Carmelo S. J. Juinio, who submitted his 50-page entry for a regional script-writing competition organized by Animax last year, called Animax Awards. Although he lost out to eventual winner Hayato Takamaga from Japan, Carmelo’s script impressed and captivated Japanese industry experts with its dark beauty and soulful depth, and was accorded a Special Award recognition for his amazing talent. Handpicked from over 3,000 entries across Asia, Carmelo’s LaMB has a storyline that is not only innovative and intriguing, but extremely thought-provoking as well, as it touches on all aspects of concern to today’s young adults – environment, politics, technology and of course, romance.

The story of LaMB centres around the life of a protagonist who can barely speak nor make her own decisions – she being one of the many felons sealed in a ‘laminated’ suit, known as LaMBs for short. The virtual slavery that is Lamination ensures that those convicted of serious crimes remain productive, if not free, members of society, making both jails and the death penalty unnecessary in a world where human ingenuity, creativity and labour continue to be precious commodities that cannot be replaced by robots or any form of “artificial” intelligence.

►BlAdE Of ThE ImMoRtAl AnImE In SuMmEr 2008◄

Yet another awesome welcoming anime to kick off Summer 2008! As a long time, more-than-a-decade big fan of the manga series (since 1994), I’m proud to say that Blade of the Immortal is finally about to have its first anime series!

Kodansha Monthly Afternoon magazine of the May issue (released today) had confirmed that a television anime version of Hiroaki Samura’s Blade of the Immortal manga will premiere this summer in Japan. To those who are unfamiliar with the manga, it follows the story of Manji, a ronin swordsman who had killed 100 samurai in the past (including his sister’s husband), had finally decided to repent his dark history by condemning himself to immortality, at the cost of killing another 1000 bad guys Looking forward to it this Summer 2008! ^__^

Main Characters Voice Casts:

• Manji - Tomozaku Seki (Escaflowne’s Van, Gungrave’s Beyond the Grave)
• Rin - Rina Satou (Negima!’s Negi, Bamboo Blade’s Satori)

Director: Koichi Mashimo (.hack//, Noir)

Official Website: http://mugen.kc.kodansha.co.jp/

►MoRe ScHooL DiScIpLiNe AcTiOnS BeCaUsE Of DeAtH NoTe◄

The terror never stops even after the movie ended a long time ago! I guess there are more Kira supporters than L after all, The Kopachuck Middle School in Gig Harbor, Washington expelled one student and disciplined three others on May 14 for writing 50 names in their own “Death Note” book. In the Death Note suspense manga, live-action films, and anime, a teenager, Yagami Light, finds a notebook with which he can put people to death by writing their names and the proscribed manners of death. Authorities said that the students’ book included names of fellow students, a teacher, President George W. Bush, Paris Hilton, and other celebrities. Makes me wonder if the Death Note really do exist and fell to the wrong hands… all of us will be kinda screwed, aren’t we?

Source: http://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/story/370781.html