2.5 hours with Eraserheads

April 15, 2013 by witsandnuts

Just like a true Eraserheads fanatic, I came earlier than the early birds (hahaha) to get one of the hailed spots in Eraserheads concert in Dubai Media City Ampitheatre.

Thanks to the organizers of Du World Music Fest for lining up Eraserheads this year with Guns n Roses, Andrea Bocelli and other great artists.

After the long chase, i.e. after missing their reunion concerts in the Philippines being miles away, I finally met them by the front row. I finally ~~shouted~~ told Ely “I love yahhhhh, Ely” hahahaha, as he approached my spot as he sang “Pare Ko”.

Just when I thought they would kick off with “Alapaap”, they did “Walang Nagbago”. I knew it hit most of the audience infinitely especially with the lyrics “At ngayong may edad ka na at lunod sa problema nangangarap na ibalik ang kahapon na di mo malaman…..”

They sounded a hundred times better in person.

They performed (surprisingly) for 2.5 hours. It has been worth the drive from Abu Dhabi to Dubai, almost losing my voice from singing along (blast from the past), exposing myself to the wide screens (hence, receiving SMS from friends that they have seen me several times; never mind how I looked like with my probably ecstatic ear-to-ear smile look that night) and to the photographers of dailies (the risk of being by the front row).

(Setlist: Walang Nagbago, Maling Akala, Back 2 Me, Kaliwete, Sembreak, Ligaya, Huwag Mo Nang Itanong, Kailan, Spoliarium, Overdrive, With A Smile, Poorman’s Grave, Huwag Kang Matakot, Julie Tearjerky, Lightyears, Harana, Waiting For The Bus, Paru-Parong Ningning, Torpedo, Minsan, Super Proxy, Kama Supra, Magasin, Ang Huling El Bimbo, Pare Ko, Toyang, Alapaap)

The photo booth was busy the entire night. We have seen/ have been entertained by all the unimaginable poses.

Watching Eraserheads up close while watching Ely Buendia, Raymund Marasigan (with a surreal shakehands opportunity), Marcus Adoro, Buddy Zabala, with Sancho Sanchez (trivially introduced as their 5th member) in beaming energy was like reminiscing about my younger, crazy, interesting, silly and the indescribable years… onto concluding that nothing much has changed. And I am glad. I think I will have a concert hangover forever.

Eraserheads in UAE, finally

February 26, 2013 by witsandnuts

I am pleased that Eraserheads will be performing along with Guns n’ Roses, Boccelli and other brilliant artists in this year’s Du World Music Festival which is happening in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

(This was me on a drama queen mode when I first learned via twitter of the concert. Hahaha.) >>> I have waited long enough. You can imagine how jealous I was of those who have experienced ‘it’ for the longest time… from that day they had the first reunion concert in Manila and another reunion concerts which never coincided where I am.

I have never been to any concert last year although technically I was in the New Year’s Eve (year 2011 going 2012) concert of Coldplay; surprisingly I lost interest or that no one really grabbed my interest. Well, it is true… good things come to those who wait and (reasonably) rest. Finally, I can watch them perform outside the DVD.

Eyes feast, perfect pitch

January 10, 2013 by witsandnuts

Eyes feast. Watched these in January 2013. Pitch Perfect's the best, so far.

Photo credits: Wiki, Rotten Tomatoes

Being crazily busy will stay longer and even magnify at some phases, but I love myself so I decided that I will re-engage with the things that I enjoy which took the back seat for almost two years. Like blogging. Taking photos. A lot more. And of course, having the eyes feast through movies.

I am just so pleased and shocked by how much I have seen so far. Thanks to human’s multi-tasking abilities.

Pitch Perfect (2012): Since this year kicked off, I have seen this movie four times already! I actually thought that it was just a teeny musical blah blah. I just put it on the player to keep me company while doing other tasks/ projects. Then I found myself totally engrossed with this from beginning to end. I particularly liked the rip-off and relatable scenes of assertiveness, dealing with pressures, and of course, that tender/ cute love story. Please watch this, I am sure you will thank me for the recommendation. Hahaha.

The Breakfast Club (1985): I had to watch this movie because of that scene in “Pitch Perfect” when Skylar Astin (Jesse) told Ana Kendrick (Becca) that the movie’s ending was the best. Had I seen this one when I was in high school, I probably had cried buckets. It is true that the best part is the ending with that powerful song “Don’t You (Forget About Me)” by Simple Minds. The movie’s title is so catchy but I hardly got why was that so, aside from that Anthony Michael Hall (Brian Johnson) signs “The Breakfast Club” at the end of their group’s essay as part of their punishment in the detention. It turned out that detention begins at 7:00 A.M., well, breakfast time.

The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012): It did not hit me the way I expected it; the way I liked “Juno” and “Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist”. But it is charming because it appealed as a timeless movie. The journey of friendship and the situation and characters are relatable. Emma Watson is so refreshing with her fake American accent in this movie.

The Help (2011): It is a good preview how it is like to be a writer during 1960s and the topics typically written by females. While it is a melodrama, you would be engaged by the cinematography, the funny, silly and witty characters especially of Emma Stone (Skeeter). I guess that racism in house help still exists in many different forms and parts of the world.

Diary of A Wimpy Kid Dog Days (2012): I read a few from the Diary of A Wimpy kid books and I have seen the movie adaptations as well. This installment is the most enjoyable/ interesting to me. Regardless of age, it speaks a lot of wisdom on friendship and other important elements of any relationship. The best part, it gave me very good laughs and a bunch of stress balls combined.

Sinister (2012): I read from Twitter that some of those who watched this supernatural horror movie had to level off their fear by watching Disney Channel afterwards. Curiosity killed me. I watched it then I was so scared to go to the toilet alone for the next two days. Hahaha. The scenes lingered on me like the first time I was embraced by Sadako errr “The Ring”. Go watch as it is a nice and “real” horror story. Lights off as you watch. But do not forget to watch cartoons afterwards. Just like I did.

It’s a brand new year :)

July 16, 2012 by witsandnuts

Guess what? The big cat (that’s me! Winello and Perdita being the small cats) has learned a new trick.

That’s me on my pyjamas randomly playing the first piece I memorized >>> none other than Love Me Tender (by Elvis Presley). While my fingers are still a little uncomfortable, I’m happy enough. Not bad for a (super) beginner. I’m also enjoying how the process of notes reading, etc. nurtures my patience. And of course, no matter how trapped we may seem by busyhood, if we want it, we can make it happen.

So far I learned these three songs, by intention/ as matter of priority:

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