Fred Perry Subculture & Dot to Dot

Fred Perry Subculture + UK's Dot To Dot = The best in new music.

Click on the image above for a chance to win merchandise from headlining artists of UK's number one urban festival, Dot To Dot 2010.

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La Vie En Rose

Sharing with you a really cool video of a classic French love song La Vie En Rose, as brilliantly performed by Nataly Dawn and Jack Conte of Pomplamoose. The song, which translates to "life in rosy hues", was written in 1946 by Louis Gugliemi (music) and Edith Piaf (lyrics), the very singer who made it famous.

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NIN Facaderato feature

I may have been severely displaced at the NIN concert last night but that didn't stop me from "capturing the cusses" (hahaha)

Check out Facaderato to view more images from the show.

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I'm Yours -- the perfect modern-day wedding playlist

In love and tying the knot soon? Allow me a suggestion...

I'm Yours -- the perfect modern-day wedding playlist was released recently by Warner Music and it contains 15 must-hear songs (& I can't stress this enough: couples, you MUST listen to this CD) from 15 brilliant international artists. It's packed with melodies to perfectly accompany your audio-visual presentations. It also sounds perfect when played in between sets performed by your reception's live musicians.

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Check out the playlist and find songs to accompany your first dance with your last love...Trust me when I say that a beautiful wedding shouldn't be without this beautiful CD.

The song selections in this album include: Jason Mraz's "I'm Yours", Craig David's "Officially Yours", The Corrs' "Runaway", Eric Benet's "The Last Time", Renee Olstead's "A Love That Will Last", Edwin McCain's "I'll Be", Corrine May's "On The Side Of Me", Ryan Cabrera's "True", Daniel Powter's "Love You Lately", Regina Spektor's "Fidelity", Laura Izibor's "From My Heart To Yours", Aqualung's "Brighter Than Sunshine", Melee's "Built To Last", James Morrison's "You Give Me Something", and Michelle Tume's "Lovely"

It's an addictive find. Boys, you can gift a loved one with this CD along with the engagement ring meant for her! Now there's an idea I might suggest to my buddies who plan to pop the question soon ;)

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Stay in love, friends, and remember-- a stylishly sweet soundtrack is now available for you in one stylishly sweet CD.

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You'll L-O-V-E the lyric sheets included in the packaging!

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Irreversible Love

Irreversible Love

(Lyrics. "Irreversible Love". "To the 15th of Forever" series. For My Lovely, on our 5th Anniversary. April 15, 2009)

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We used to be young, thin, and so in love
we'd laugh and talk 'bout stuff we could never ever make sense of
we lived on apple juice and chicken joy
& if I had to choose, I'd pick you over any boy
in the universe
one ir-re-ver-sible
why... am... I...

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Loving that cape you wear, I love your noise
respect your calling, dear -- you're saving all the vintage toys
in the universe
one ir-re-ver-sible
what... is... that...

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Belt doing in your underwear drawer
your bike's in the dining room, dear
there are toys everywhere and the videos you've ordered
can last us throughout this whole year

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You're doggone crazy, say baby
we're meant to be together for all time
when we have little, we've got plenty
of love and laugh to trade so we're just fine

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we're so-so-so-so-fine

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The loo's a mystery to everyone
it's more a gallery for all your robo-zinger-zuns
and how my mobile DJ takes the floor!
Jay Kay is so much louder now than ever before

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keep still my universe
for ir-re-ver-sible
love...
...sort of

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A smile on the face of this happiest poet
for finding the loveliest muse
hearts everywhere skip beats 'coz they know it--
I'm halved when I'm not next to you.

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We're doggone crazy, say baby
we're meant to be together for all time
when we have little, we've got plenty
of love and laugh to trade so we're just fine

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we'll be forever..fine.

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Craig David (Comp. Tickets Series)

Craig David! His show at the Big Dome rocked! This time I blog as a fan. We have his CDs-- love, love, love his music.

We were given a difficult time by the coliseum people though:

• First, some of our group's names weren't on the guest list for ID passes. Coliseum staff's fault (some brilliant girl FORGOT to give the names to the south gate people).
• Next, a painfully dull employee manned the list of incoming guests at that dreadful south gate. She decided she should be "strict" that night and 'question' if DIRECTORS of a multinational company (queued at her table) were actual employees of the company after IDs were presented to her.
• She DID NOT have the means to contact her superior in case head honchos of certain organizations entered her gate and she is confronted with the brain numbing decision to let ONE unlisted name in, even after seeing that all the other directors accompanying that one name were already on her sad, sad "list"
• She had to get word from her supervisor whom OUR GROUP HAD TO CALL USING ONE OF OUR CELLPHONES before she started believing that we were all issued complimentary passes.

... duh to forever and the tenth of never!!! I swear those people are so tragically disorganized and slow. Shame, shame, shame on that evening's AC staff. Well, a sensible "course of action" comes to mind. Change your people to a less dim-witted set. That might lessen the blow on the venue's reputation.

But the concert was GREAT. Craig David was GREAT. GREATER still is the fact that I saw the show on complimentary passes.

My favorite consolation: Hot Pot at David's Tea House.

Yummm like there's no tomorrow!

The promoters should've held the concert at the Fort or the MOA concert grounds instead ;-)

...here are some shots from his album signing gig at the Greenbelt 5

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John Legend in Concert (comp tickets series)

We headed back to the Coliseum on the 26th, Thursday, this time to see John Legend. While waiting for my hubby by the Patron 101 Door 7, the event's security guys started asking the crowd (meaning a couple of popcorn people and myself) to stand away from the door as the artist was to use that entrance to enter the venue. I didn't get it at first because the huge muscle clad men were talking more in codes than in english so I continued to stare blankly at the hallway, waiting for my date. Only a few minutes later did I realize that what they meant was John Legend himself was to use that very door for his surprise entrance. So lo and behold, there he stood, John Legend, about four feet away from me, vocalizing!

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I was in shock for about a full minute until I decided to evolve into severely 'duh' right after. People started gathering behind me, naturally, holding up their cameras and cellphones to record the surreal encounter. I was too duh-oh to get my phone out of my bag. Well, duh.

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But my luck didn't end there. I followed John (Legend. Yeah, we stood that close to each other I'm going for first name basis now) into the coliseum and had an usher escort me to my seat (forgetting completely about the husband I was waiting for outside. heheh). Enter my second "Lo & behold" -- I held a ticket to a seat on the second row from the stage! Yep. VIP seats they were. I was among beautiful looking showbiz personalities of rival networks, it was hard to take sides, so focus I did on the concert instead of them :)

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My hubby and his office mate found me eventually, and needless to say, we had a brilliant time! John Legend was awesome X 10 and the show would've been worth every penny had we actually paid for the seats. But we didn't and that amped the fantastic experience by a hundred times! It was, hands down, a really, really good show.
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There was one thing that pestered us though -- a VERY young teenage couple who stood directly in front of us endeavored to stay standing, with arms locked around each other during most of the show. They were at the front row already and yet...! Kids! It's been four days since the show and I STILL want to slap both of you senseless. Be grateful that I'm not mom to either of you!

My husband was even able to get the set list after the show! Coolness. And it had all been possible because of complimentary tickets.

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Journey (comp tickets series)

That JOURNEY concert was quite an experience. The SM Mall of Asia was packed last Saturday with people who knew the lyrics to most of the iconic band's songs. While I wasn't one of them, my husband knew the words to at least four full songs by heart (i.e., Don't Stop Believin', Faithfully, Separate Ways (Worlds Apart), Open Arms, etc). Needless to say, we had a blast.
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Initially, I was even hesitant to watch the show because I feared it would be too crowded. It was crowded, alright-- but everybody remained orderly, the place brimmed with positive energy. We were among well-behaved fans with what appeared to be delicious looking beer on hand. We didn't drink though (because we don't). I did have some dried mangoes with me, thinking I'd need them to keep me occupied.
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Turns out I didn't really need the diversion. Arnel Pineda was awesome and upbeat, watching him live made me proud to be sharing the title of "Filipino" with him. The dude breathes talent!

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We fare thee well, Steve Perry. We are aware that Arnel Pineda can never replace you but does he really need to? We think not.

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Arnel Pineda's no Steve Perry but Steve Perry's no Arnel Pineda either.

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SP or AP? Journey rocks with either one of them there... and I'm not even a fan!

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...Just a fortunate kibitzer with complimentary tickets :)

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Natalie Cole (comp tickets series)

The show had started when we entered the Araneta Coliseum. There she stood, the stately Ms. Natalie Cole (seemingly weakened by her life-threatening bout with Hepatitis C just last year), sternly asking members of her paying audience to not record any part of the evening's concert. She repeated herself several times throughout the first half of her performance. Several times in between songs. The lady's voice was beautiful, I can still hear her so clearly, saying "stop recording the show, you know that's not allowed..." followed by "I don't know how to make you stop. You up there! you can't do that, you know who you are...stop recording...Stop. It."

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I so wish this third world country's concert-watching populace/video pirates (--this seemed to be the notion) had STOPPED RECORDING sooner (if they were recording at all) so the rest of us had the chance to enjoy Ms. Cole's timeless classics and not just her ill-timed comments. Fade out.

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Fade in to post-mortem fingers quietly typing:
Answering crass with class might have allowed us an awesome night with the globally acclaimed star. Instead, we got to listen to beautifully written songs in between short sermons on how not to act like under-educated and overly abusive fans during big-name concerts. Simply (& not sadly) put, "class" went m.i.a. that lovely evening.

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It was a lovely evening, just the same. We had complimentary tickets.

We have all her Cd's. They're packed with unforgettables that could effectively dim any forgettable live experience.

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Cradle This

Cradle this

(a lullaby for all I see)

Words. Curse of Cupid© Psalmist's Chant©

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You're in the middle of a memory

Smack between what was

and what I believe is meant to be

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True is true, when you're here I see

Just how perfectly you fit this symphony

What was becomes only

What used to be

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Cradle this, sing me that

One true kiss sends me a-flying

off the atmosphere

And I would never think to land

If you hold my hand

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I'll be the paddle of the boat you dream to be

Gateways open at the sight

of a very happy you and me

The angels will agree

They'll always welcome you and me

and our perfect symphony

in the middle of a memory

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Your lips, your eyes

Your sound, your noise

Your laugh, your voice

You're always all I see

In the middle of a memory

(You're all I see)

My "meant to be"

Sweet melody

and harmony

(You're all I see)

in the middle of a memory.

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Watchmen Music

Watchmen Music

You can now pre-order the VERY limited edition 12" picture disc version of My Chemical Romance's cover of Bob Dylan's classic "Desolation Row" from the upcoming Watchmen soundtrack through:

http://www.mychemicalromance.com/store/?eml=0109/watchmenpre/mcrlist

The vinyl picture disc comes with artwork from the film, and is available for a special price of only $11.99. The B-side is the instrumental track ³Prison Fight² by Tyler Bates from the film.

Orders will arrive on or around January 27th. Get it at:

http://www.mychemicalromance.com/store/?eml=0109/watchmenpre/mcrlist

Direct your questions (on the disc's local availability) to: Warner Music Philippines

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Radiohead's Grammy Nominations

RADIOHEAD: IN RAINBOWS NOMINATED FOR ALBUM OF THE YEAR GRAMMY

Nods In Six Other Categories

Radiohead's In Rainbows has been nominated for the highest honor at the 51st annual Grammy Awards: The Album of the Year category. Additionally, In Rainbows has been nominated for Best Alternative Music Album and Best Boxed or special Limited Edition Package.

The track "House Of Cards" has received nods in the Best Rock Song, Best Rock Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals and Best Short Form Music Video divisions, while producer Nigel Godrich is up for for Producer of the Year, Non-Classical for his work on the album, bringing the tally to a total of seven nominations.

Additionally, Radiohead's Jonny Greenwood's There Will Be Blood has been nominated for Best Score Soundtrack Album. (Source: radiohead.com)

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An Evening in December with Sitti

Love the Sitti Christmas album! My friends and I overdosed on Christmas hymns last night. It's one thing to listen to the CD and another to watch the songs done live, though.

Good thing Sitti went through a lot of interesting costume changes. My friend's officemate described her best: She's easy on the eyes. And ears.

Richard Poon was a welcome addition to the program.
He & Christian Bautista oozed with holiday charm. The audience
seemed happy.

Looking forward to the next Sitti single / album coming out.

Hope she considers a valentine concert too...

My dad loves her! The lady sure knows how to bossa nova.

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Grammy Awards and Mraz

Jason Mraz has been nominated for 3 Grammy Awards!

...and the categories are:

-Best Male Pop Vocal Performance
-Song of The Year
-Best engineered album (non-classical)

Check out a complete list of nominees here:
http://content.grammy.com/grammy_awards/51st_show/list.aspx

The 51st Annual Grammy Award Ceremony will take place Feb. 8, 2009 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA. Be sure to catch the live broadcast on CBS.

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Lyrics: Moonlight Mood

water drops. i'm dancin'
questions pop. i'm askin'
my heart stops. quit breakin'
my moonlight mood tonight

cover me with evening
a little black dress called 'midnight'
the scent of fragrant darkness
makes my moonlight mood feel right

should we take on some moonlight romancin'
then dance, day dreamer, keep dancin'
the midnight moon is askin'
if you can feel that moonlight groove tonight

i'm tippin' my toes
into my stilletos
come with me and watch the stars shoot down
down, down, down...

goodnight sunshine

("Moonlight Mood" from the Nancy Jane album)

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Lyrics: My Perfect Diet

your eyes are brown as chocolate
your lips so cherry red
a glance from you, i'm taken to
a place hard to forget

this feeling coming over me's
a hunger hard to quench
you set my appetite straight-free
now it's easiest to inch
in closer
in closer

now i'm living, breathing only you
takin' more than i can chew
but who's complainin'?
who's abstainin'?
there's no denying
you're the one for me

my perfect diet. i'm lost without you.

you're an a la carte of awesome treats
your kiss-- the sweetest wine
a smile from you
transports me to
an experience divine

this feeling coming over me's
a hunger hard to quench
you set my appetite fat-free
now it's easiest to inch
in closer
in closer

brain freeze. big tease. put your pretty mind at ease
you're my sugar rush, candy crush
make me blush again and again
hush.

now i'm living, breathing only you
takin' more than i can chew
but who's complainin'?
who's abstainin'?
there's no denying
you're the one for me

my perfect diet. i'm lost without you.

("Perfect Diet" from the Nancy Jane album)

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James Blunt

ALL THE LOST SOULS’ DELUXE EDITION - OUT NOW

James Blunt's 'All The Lost Souls Deluxe Edition' is in stores now!

Available as CD (plus bonus DVD) and digital download, the deluxe edition enhances the multi-platinum original with four new tracks:

Brand new single 'Love, Love, Love' plus three live favourites - Peter Bjorn & John's 'Young Folks', Slade's 'Cuz I Love You' and Supertramp's 'Breakfast In America'.

The accompanying DVD features videos and 'making-of' documentaries for each single ('1973', 'Same Mistake', 'Carry You Home' & 'I Really Want You'), as well as rare live performances:

• 'Live From Abbey Road' Session: '1973', 'I'll Take Everything', 'Same Mistake'
• Paris, M6 TV Session: 'You're Beautiful', 'Goodbye My Lover'
• Ibiza, Album Launch: 'Wisemen', 'One Of The Brightest Stars'
• Sydney, Opera House: 'Carry You Home'

The DVD also features 'Return to Kosovo' – a James Blunt documentary directed by Academy
Award nominee Steven Cantor – a T5M interview special, and the video for Sinik's 'Je Realise' (ft. James Blunt).

The iTunes download includes 6-track iTunes Live EP recorded at Koko earlier in the year.

Head down to your local music store to pick up a copy today!

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Twilight OST

Jquai and I will be at the premiere this week...

I hear the movie caters to tweens with raging hormones...
guess this means my hubby's going to love it. hahaha



Twilight OST

165,000 copies sold in the US alone within the first week of its release (!)... this cd of "tunes to suck blood by" is fast becoming the season's top music must-have. Grab a copy now, Atlantic Records' Twilight OST is available locally under Warner Music. (WMP or silence, baby!)

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Jason Mraz

The evening of December 11th will see Jason Mraz perform in honour of Peace Prize Laureate Martti Ahtisaari at the prestigious 15th Annual Peace Prize Concert being held in Oslo's Spektrum Arena. It is to be hosted by Michael Caine and Scarlett Johannson and will also feature performances from world renowned artists including Diana Ross, Robyn, Il Divo, Dierks Bentley, Julieta Venegas, Seun Kuti and Marit Larsen.

For more information on both the Concert and the Nobel Peace Prize, visit http://www.nobelpeaceprize.org/concert

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Jason's album We sing, we dance, we steal things. includes the charming & pleasantly lightweight tracks ''Live High'' and ''Make It Mine''. On repeat in my head is the playfully scatty ''I'm Yours''...

Watch out for his latest single ''Lucky,'' Mraz's duet with Colbie Caillat, which is sure to generate swoons well into the summer of next year. It is, afterall, an album fit for the beach :)

We sing, we dance, we steal things. is available under Atlantic Records / Warner Music Philippines.

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