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Ako’y Pinoy!
(I am a Pinoy!)

Pinoy is a slang word that we call us Filipinos.
Much like a “Canuck” for Canadians.
Or “Crazy Americans” in uhhh America.

Anyway,
In celebration of the Philippine Independence Day,
I made this cover of a great OPM Inspirational song.

It’s a song by Florante,
a great Folk Singer I used to listen to
back when I was growing up in Manila

It’s a song proclaiming about One’s love for his own language.

My Webcam wasn’t cooperating with me much
while I was filming this, and my Stereo Plug connection keeps on popping.
I am sorry, this is the product of my exhaustion and laziness.
Pardon the mistakes as well.

Here is Ako’y Pinoy.
Music by Florante
Covered by – Ty Martell

Here’s a Video Upload I did over the weekend.
Now be easy with me, it’s my first time.

A song by a Filipino Artist, Mr. Martin Nievera.
And definitely one of my favourite love songs.

Each Day With You

I did a Video Post, to try it out.
To be honest with you, it is way easier
than recording multiple tracks.
I like playing Live.

Plus I wanted this site to grow and offer new stuff.

Thanks again for listening.

Ty
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Actually it’s not really new.
I made this one way back in 2006.

There were a couple of songs that I tried to record with mostly just the piano.
The piano has that soft, mellow feel that I cannot get quite right on the guitar.

So if you would allow me to be a little sentimental,
emotional, temperamental
and maybe just a little bit accidental,
I present you this cover I made.

And since it’s the month of February, “The Month of (Nutjobs) (Weirdos) Love,”
I think I am allowed to be.

(I have no idea what I just said.)

Here is
Fallin’

Music by – Teri De Sario
Voice and all instruments by – Ty Martell

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I tried to play a couple of new songs yesterday,
but this cough wouldn’t let me.

Maybe it’s Nature’s way of telling me
to shut the hell up.

But that wouldn’t stop me from sharing my misery with you.
So I give you another song I have dug from my archives.

Hands to Heaven

Music by – Breathe
Voice and all Instruments by – Ty Martell

I recorded this in 2006,
when I was still experimenting on how to record
multiple instruments.

I used to play the guitar and sing it at the same time,
but not anymore.
With the advancement of technologies available now
I can create most of the arrangements I have in my head one at a time.

I am just kidding. I just never figured out how to do multiple tracks then,
so I did it “Live.”
Then add the Bass, harmony and whatever guitar-solo-noodling I do, later.

Now you might be asking yourself,
“Why in the world would I listen to your crap, Ty?”
And why do you keep posting them online?”

Well, first.
I am sick and you should feel bad for me.

Second,
I am a sad, strange individual,
and you should give me some pity.

And third,
When I am old and decrepit,
alone with my cat,
I have proof that I used to play music.

And not just pretend that I did
when I tell stories to the younger kids.

Or tell stories to my cat.

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I have been digging through my archives
and I found a lot of songs I have made years ago
that I have never posted here.

A lot of the songs I play are mostly products of how I feel.
I do not write songs myself so I end up doing covers
and end up mixing in my own touch.

It doesn’t matter what style or genre they are,
If they fit my emotions, they will get played.

Just like this one I am about to share with you.

I played this one to convey the hurt and painful emotions one feels when a relationship ends
and you see the other person has moved on quite easily
and is doing much better than you.

It’s like you never even existed.

All the things you have gone through,
The moments you have shared,
Gone.
Just like that.
Makes you realize where you truly stand throughout the whole time.

It is quite tragic.

But in all honesty.
I recorded this song,
not because of that drama.

But because a long time ago,
when I used to call my sister on her phone,
this was her Music ringtone.

And I couldn’t get it off my head!
It was driving me mad!

So anyway,

Here’s
I’ll Never Get Over You

Music by – Expose
Voice and All instruments by – Ty Martell

–This was recorded way back in 2007.
I never really thought of it seeing the light of day.
So Pardon the mistakes.
What am I saying? Like you expected anything better!

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Here’s another project my good friend Jojo and I did.
I never really knew this one until she told me to give it a listen.

The words of this song are so inspirational and uplifting.
It is perfect for people who have doubts in their life.

We all tend to worry what our destination would be
that we often forget about the actual journey going there.

Or whatever people would think if we did not accomplish what is expected of us,
that we deny our own interest just to please other people.

I think this song is a perfect example of that.

This reminds me of that old saying,
“It’s not about if you win or lose, it’s how you place the blame.”

No wait!
Play the game.
I meant “Play the game.”

Anyway,
My sincerest thanks to Jojo
for providing the voice on this one.

Here is,

THE CLIMB

Music by Miley Cyrus
Vocals by Jojo Ellis
All instruments and percussion arrangements by Ty Martell

And HAPPY THANKSGIVING, CANADA!!

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