New Song Added – ‘Wag Na Lang

This song was composed by Herschelle‘s sister, Herween.

A pretty cool song, which I must admit,
one of the best lyrics I have ever read.

It’s written in Filipino, so for anyone who reads this that doesn’t understand the language,
it’s a song about love, heartbreak and longing.
I think.
I hope.
I would translate it for you but I didn’t write it.
So I’d rather not mess up the meaning.

Thanks to Herween, for giving me permission to post her song here.
I truly hope I gave it justice.

So, here’s
“Wag Na Lang”
by Herween A.

Friday Five Questions – Movies

Aaaaanndddddd… Action!

1. What’s your favorite line from a movie, and why?
–“Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my Father. Prepare to die!”
Can’t you just feel the anger on that line?
After years and years of keeping the anguish and hurt inside,
it’s finally coming out.
It’s beautiful.

2. Who’s your favorite villain from a movie, and why?
–“General Zod, Ursa and Non.”
The three Kryptonian villains from Superman 2.
All three have Superman’s power and strength. How cool was that?
Unlike in Superman 3. Where he fought a (gasp!) “Computer.”

3. Name one movie everyone else loves that you hate.
–“Steel Magnolias.”
Not only because I am a guy and I don’t like chick flicks,
but also because I can’t stand the thought of Julia Roberts dying.
I like her. She makes me feel funny.

4. Name one movie everyone else hates that you love.
–“Showgirls.”
Especially if you put it on mute.

5. What’s your favorite Pixar film, and why?
–“The Incredibles.”
There is something about Elastigirl that intrigues me.
Maybe it’s her way of managing being a wife, a mother and a superhero.
Or maybe it’s her ability of being able to stretch
and be flexible to do certain shapes and forms.

Either way, it proves that I am a pervert freak.

Aaaannndd Cut!

The Alphabet Song

It is near impossible to make a 3 year old sing on command.

So I tried to hand him the microphone and hoped for the best.
This time, I got lucky.

So here is Tyler
singing the alphabet.

(Loudness warning. Tyler had the mic really close.)

How funny was that?

Five Questions for Friday – “Songs”

1. If you could pick your own theme song, what would it be?
–“I Started A Joke” by the Beegees.
Because when it all comes down to it,
the “Joke” was on me.

2. Now be honest…if others had to pick a song that described you, what would they choose?
— “Guitar Man” by Bread.
Because even though I don’t draw a crowd, I play so loud.
So loud, it’s annoying.
And I am annoying.

3. What song would be/was the first dance at your wedding?
— Well, this is hard because all I heard were sounds or sobbing, weeping and howling.
Then I realized, it was all me.
But anyway, I always wanted the song “When I Look Into Your Eyes” by Firehouse.

4. What song gets stuck in your head most often?
I gotta admit.
It’s the “Bob the Builder” theme.

5. What song would you want played at your funeral?
–I would want the “Theme from Rocky.”
You know, the song before the boxing match.
Because, I swear to you, I am going to pick a fight in Hell.
But seriously, I want the song “In My Life” by John Lennon.
Just only if people would come.

True Story

Back in the Summer of 1997,
I bought this guitar magazine, (Total Guitar, issue #32)
with Jimi Hendrix on the cover in a psychedelic photo.

It’s got great lessons,
reviews and articles about
what’s new in the world of guitar music and such.
I still have it to this day.

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Another Song Added – To Be With You

To Be With You
by Mr. Big.



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It never ends, doesn’t it?

Just when you thought you were safe
from my wretched and pitiful music playing,
here comes another one.

But you see, I should have your pity.
Because inside my head,
there’s this constant rhythm that just wouldn’t stop.

From the moment I wake, up until the day ends,
I hear this continuous beat-like tempo.
Along with all the voices inside my head.

But I am not complaining though.
I like it.
I enjoy it.

Amidst all the chaos in this world,
Music calms me down.
It helps me put everything in perspective.

You know whenever I listen to the songs I play,
It seems like it is painting me a picture.
A pretty picture of the sunset, by the meadows,
Green grass, trees, a rainbow,
and me, smashing my guitar to pieces,
punching a hole through my big ass amplifiers,
setting the whole place on fire,
shouting and screaming at the top of my lungs,
with tears flowing down my face,
as I get hit by lightning.

It’s art.
You wouldn’t understand.

Friday Five Questions – Books

Here we go!

1. What book or books were special to you in your childhood?
I don’t recall any books I have read for pleasure when I was young.
Most of them are purely obligatory school stuff, so I could not really classify them as “special.”
Although, one book I remember reading for pleasure,
was “The Phantom by Susan Kay.
The inside story of Erik, the “Phantom of the Opera”, beautifully expressed thru his own eyes.

2. What was particularly special or memorable about those books?
The things that I remember the most is how much anger he has at the world around him, and spent a whole lot of time controlling it.
As well as when he met Christine,
the beautiful opera singer, and how he found hope.
Their love for music, kept their relationship very strong.
Such a lovely story. I get goose bumps just thinking about it.

3. Have you re-read any of them as an adult?
–You know what? I should read that book again.
Yeah. I should.

4. If so, were the books as good as you remembered them?
Hopefully I find it at a used book store sale. Then I hope it’ll be as good as I remember it.

5. What do you think about movies being made out of children’s classics
(like the Chronicles of Narnia, Lord of The Rings, etc.)?

–Reading the books has always been better than watching its movie version.
I think a movie interpretation of a book is great. As long as it stays true and does not cut a whole lot out.
But I believe, everyone agrees with me that reading the book is always better than the movie.

——-
See?
I also read books and do other stuff.
Not just play you mediocre song interpretations
or write a whole bunch of nonsense.

I don’t pretend to be cool and funny like the other websites.
On this site, I try to be truthful as I can.
I don’t manufacture any stories for you.

Except maybe when I talk about my viciously amazing guitar talent
and my gorgeous Adonis body.

I try to downplay that a bit, just to be modest.

(I read that last line of joke somewhere else,
I just can’t remember where.)

New Song Added – We All Dream Of Love

We All Dream Of Love
By Paul Gilbert.
From the album “Space Ship One.”

I recorded this, a couple of weeks ago,
I just never got the chance to post it here.

Just like every other stuff that goes thru my head,
I never get the time to write it down here.

But then again,
I do most of my critical thinking
while I’m in the bathroom.

So, I am sure you don’t really want to hear
what I was thinking at that point.

Anyway,
Check out this new song under Chorus.

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