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Saturday, September 24th, 2011

Here’s an old favourite that I used to sing
back when I was still learning guitar.

My version is definitely not the greatest, but it is mine nevertheless.
And that’s Okay.

It’s probably one of the saddest songs I have ever known.
And I play songs that reflects what mood I am in.

That is what I think is the beauty of playing an instrument.
It becomes an extension of you to express what you feel.
I like music so much, that I just don’t want to hear it.
I want to play it too. I want it to come out of me.

Horrible as it may be,
it still comes out.
Raw.
With feelings.

Do you know what I am talking about?
I don’t know what I am talking about.

“Is It Okay If I Call You Mine”
Music by Paul McCrane.
Covered by Yours truly.

New Video Song – Never Say Never

Saturday, September 17th, 2011

One of the things that help me grow in music
is to listen to other music or bands that my friends recommend.
This one was recommended by my good friend, Avelyn.

Never Say Never
Music by The Fray
Covered by yours truly.

I thought I’d also try to do a piano/keyboard twist on it.
Not just because the piano has that certain feel to it
that would make any song resonate a whole lot more emotion,
but also because I haven’t replaced my Guitar strings
and I had no choice.

What? I was busy.

Flashback Friday

Friday, September 16th, 2011

Allow me to re-post this one.
I was playing this again last night.

I play worship songs when
my Faith is taking a beating.


by Michael W. Smith
Covered by Yours Truly.

Sometimes, you just don’t know
where your place is
in the whole scheme of things.

New Video Song Cover

Sunday, June 5th, 2011

Definitely one of the greatest songs ever written.
And one of my favourites.

I never had the courage to play this
since I know I’m gonna mess it up, and it’ll be a sacrilege
with legendary songs like this.

But Queen Freddie is gone,
so let’s just say this is my tribute to their music.

Here’s
Love Of My Life
Music by Queen.
Cover by yours truly.

Easter 2011 / New Song

Sunday, April 24th, 2011

It has always been tradition for me
to make a worship song every Easter.

This is another one we used to sing back in High School.
And it was taken from the Scriptures.

Beatitudes
by Mike Balhoff

I had to remix it to make it slower.
For some reason, I always play it fast.

I hope you’ll like my version of it.
I can’t really do justice on how the other members of
our High School Combo Club play the other parts.

So here’s
Beatitudes.

Covered by Yours truly.

HAPPY EASTER!
The one true Christmas.

Flashback Sunday

Sunday, April 17th, 2011

Another Flashback.

This one is a cover of a Michael W. Smith song,
and one of my favourites as well.
I did this in 2006.

I had one of those moments like I feel I wasn’t being heard,
and my prayers were all going to waste.

I remember writing my original post,
and deleting them all.
I guess by the time I finished writing,
I have given myself an attitude adjustment.

I also remember feeling every single guitar note that came out of this.
It’s my personal weeping instrument.

Here’s
Place In This World

Music by Michael W. Smith
Voice and Guitars by – Yours Truly

Lyrics begin here:
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Flashback Sunday

Sunday, April 10th, 2011

I forget some of the songs I have covered sometimes,
and I only get reminded of it when my iPod hits them on shuffle mode.

Also, I am in the process of changing some of my gears and recording gadgets.
So, I’ll probably start making more as soon as that gets settled.

Anyway.
Here’s a Flashback of a song I covered a long time ago.
In 2007, as a matter of fact.
And I was reading my original post, and I saw that it was still when my dad used to
listen to my stuff and read my site, before he passed away.

This one is called
“Every Time I Look At You”
by KISS

Voice and Guitars by Ty Martell

A Classic KISS song.
I put a 12 string effect on my guitar
and improvised a Skid Row-esque lead on the solo.

Lyrics start here

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New Song Added – I Am But A Small Voice

Wednesday, April 6th, 2011

You have no idea how excited I am
to finally finish this song project.

I would like to introduce to you, Chanel.
She is the lovely daughter of my good friend, Anne.

I asked, Anne a long time ago that I would like to cover a song, and have a young girl sing it.
She recommended Chanel, who is kind enough to agree with my little plan.

I am very proud of this collaboration and
this is definitely one of my favourites as well.

It’s an old song from the Philippines, popularized by Ms. Lea Salonga.

Here is
I Am But A Small Voice

Voice provided by – Chanel Alcaraz.
All instruments and backing voice by – Ty Martell.

Thank you so much to Chanel, Anne and their families for being nice and supportive of me.
I truly appreciate it.

Check out Chanel’s Youtube page.


Lyrics Start Here —
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Song Video Post – I’ll Always Love You

Sunday, March 27th, 2011

I wasn’t really planning on this one.
The one song I wanted to play didn’t really want to cooperate with me.
I played this one because it was on the next page of my songbook.

I know I promised not to do anymore videos for a while.
But what can I say?
Making these videos are not as time consuming.

Hopefully when I use Garageband for my song editing
it’ll be more easy and quick.
But I guess I have to get the iPad first huh?

Oh well.
This’ll do for now.

Here’s
I’ll Always Love You.
Music by Michael Johnson
Covered by – Yours Truly.

One more…

Sunday, March 6th, 2011

Another one?
Exactly!
Aren’t you sick of me yet?
Yes!

So am I!

Here’s a cover of “Fragile”
by Australian Artist, Rick Price.
You know, the guy who sang “Heaven Knows.”

Even though, “Heaven Knows” is more popular,
I like this one better.

Because I can reach the high notes on this one.
I can’t on the other.
Well, I can but I have to change my pants a couple of times.

Anyway.
Here’s “Fragile”

(Warning!! Might get loud! Be ready on the volume knob.)


My God! Look at that!
I am not pretty enough for Video.
I look like I just came out of Oral Surgery.

I think this is it for now.
We’ll go back to making faceless music.

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