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My Father wasn’t perfect when he was alive.
But he did step up and helped me when I needed him most.
And I am forever grateful.

Philippines by birth.
Canada by choice.

Happy Canada Day.

Just a quick share!
Gonna see Tears for Fears!!!
#Musicisbest

Trying to reboot this site by starting with this post.
A video song for a change.

Happy Easter to all!

Did you guys notice?
I am so out of breath.

Goodness.

I didn’t want to sing, but …. there I was.

Recorded at the POLARI Bar with my great friend, Allan Dale
on my last night in Manila.

That’s JoCar on guitars and I’m telling you,
that guy schooled me on how to play the instrument.
What an amazing style that man has.

From denofmusic.com
to you.

…with the obligatory Florida Fireworks display.

Remembering Mom.

I know it’s really late for this
but I wanted to post this before the month ends. Even though I’m still not happy with it. 

This is the first Mother’s day since my Mom passed away.
To be honest, I didn’t know what to do.
I am so used to talking to her on this day.
I am proud to have a good relationship with her.

I made this song cover a week before Mother’s day, but I just couldn’t finish it.
Finally decided to get on with it and be done.

I made this tribute for her,
and for those who really cared for her.

She may not be the perfect mother, but she is my Mom.
And she is perfect to me.

http://youtu.be/bQDnyUEW6JA

I didn’t want to do a video post
because my face is not for viewing.

But then I realized, this is “The Internet.”
There are way worse videos than mine.
I am only a small part in this ocean of shame.

Anyway,
I just wanted to start fresh for the new year
and make the most out of this website.
It used to be my main social media tool.

Last year was really messed up and I really want to leave it behind.

Here’s to looking forward,
never looking back,
carrying on,
playing your heart out
and listening to more music.

Happy 2015, everyone!

How can I not re-post this song?
Today, of all days.

The Brothers Gibb is probably one of my guilty pleasures
when it comes to listening to yesteryear’s music.

Don’t judge me.
I know you secretly dance to “Stayin’ Alive”
whenever you hear it come on the radio.

The BeeGees are cool.
A lot of bands and artists covered many of their songs.
I covered this one many years ago, because it’s one of my favourites.
As a matter of fact, “Words” is the very first song I have learned to play completely.
From start to finish, without pausing to figure out the chord fingerings.

Anyway,
Here is “First of May.”
Music by – The Beegees
Voice, all Instruments and percussion arrangements – Ty Martell

Lyrics begin here:
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