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justonelasttrick: It’s 2 AM… it’s the perfet time for… A SHERLOCK DANCE PARTY!
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juanrepublic: Blue Moon (Unreleased Original Take) - Orange and Lemons/Clementine When I first heard the Orange and Lemons’ song Just Like a Splendid Love Song on Jam 88.3 sometime during my early years in College, I thought it was song from a British group. I immediately fell in love with it and I thought of searching the group online and digging their other music. I was surprised to learn that the song was already two years old and it was from the Filipino group Orange and Lemons which was then rapidly climbing the steps of mainstream popularity with their infectious hit Hanggang Kailan dominating the airwaves. And just like any other music lovers during the so-called Golden Age of OPM after the nineties, I immediately became a fan of the group. They continue to release other hits such as Heaven Knows (This Angel has Flown), Lihim, Pinoy Ako, and Blue Moon which was used as the soundtrack of the movie of the same title. But all things, even the good ones, must come to an end. Shortly after the release of their third album Moonlane Gardens (which, in my opinion, the best Orange and Lemons album among the three), the group disbanded and formed other bands. Mcoy Fundales and the Del Mundo brothers formed Kenyo while Clementine Castro formed The Camerawalls with the original OnL bassist Law Santiago. I have always idolized Clementine since the Orange and Lemons days, especially on the album Moonlane Gardens where he penned most of the songs. He’s a musical prodigy and he’s got good taste on music. Actually, music-wise, he influenced me more than any other musicians. I owe my love for Indie and British Pop to him. I tried to give the other three OnL members a chance on my eardrums but they have failed me on their Radiosurfing and Maharlika albums. Those albums, in my opinion, are no match against The Camerawalls’ Pocket Guide to the Otherworld and Bread and Circuses. Last night, while waiting for Kara David’s i-Witness documentary, I stumbled upon Clementine’s Facebook post (A link of his blog, Musings of a Commoner) about the original recording of one of the famous OnL hits, Blue Moon. Alongside with an excerpt of the song, he wrote a brief description of the song and how the client (the film outfit) removed him from the vocals and preferred the version that we know today. Most of us have heard the Mcoy Fundales-voiced Blue Moon and his version was good, catchy, dance-able, and the typical Orange and Lemons style that the general public loved. But as much as I respect Mcoy as a musician, I find Clementine’s version better. Though I am a big fan of the combination of Mcoy and Clem (they got one of the perfect vocal blending among the local bands), I find the latter’s voice more soothing, subtle, and good for my ears. (If you have heard the Clementine-voiced OnL songs such as Armageddon is Coming to Town, Pabango ng ‘yong Mata, Hey Please, and Let Me, then you know what I mean.) It has also a catchy Beatle-ish beat which was lacking on the popular version. I hate doing comparisons among artists but I choose which music is more suitable to my ear and my taste. And Clementine obviously has got it. After hearing the version above, which do you prefer? the popular version or this one? You may choose what you want but the bottom line is, let us keep the music alive. Let us keep the OPM flame burning. Support our local artists. A great artist may only appear once in a blue moon. But just like looking at the blue moon, listening to their works will be worth the wait. Padayon! Photo Courtesy of Clementine Castro’s Facebook page. Elsewhere: Cover to Cover: A True Blue Story Behind a Pop Song Of Mice and Men - The story of Orange and Lemons’ break-up as told by its ‘unwanted member’, Clementine Castro
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freeindie: The Bowery Riots - Can’t Catch Me A vintage car chase, Tommy guns and all.
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Words and Music by Clementine Performed and Arranged by The Camerawalls Produced by Jonathan Ong and Robert Javier Engineered and Recorded at Sonic State Audio by Robert Javier with assistance by Tony V. Mixed and Mastered at Sonic State Audio by Jonathan Ong Additional electric guitars and solo by Francis Reyes Cover Concept and Photography by Nina Sandejas and Karlo Rono Layout and Graphic Design by Angelo Maniquis Cover Star: Zoe Sandejas Copyright 2010 Lilystars Records Published 2010 Lilystars Records The Camerawalls are: Clementine - vocals/guitars Law Santiago - bass guitars Joseph Rudica - drums http://thecamerawalls.com
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Written by Ness Urian | Music by Monch Cristobal Performed by The Gentle Isolation Produced by Clementine & Robert Javier Engineered and Recorded at Sonic State Audio by Robert Javier Mixed and Mastered at Sonic State Audio by Jonathan Ong Cover art by Melody Castro Layout and Design by Angelo Maniquis ©2010 Lilystars Records Published 2010 by Lilystars Records The Gentle Isolation are: Ness Urian - vocals/acoustic guitar Joseph Rovero - electric guitars Monch Cristobal - bass Bachie Rudica - drums
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Music by Ahmad Tanji | Lyrics by Irina Igami Performed and Arranged by Your Imaginary Friends Produced by Clementine & Robert Javier Engineered and Recorded at Sonic State Audio by Robert Javier Mixed and Mastered at Sonic State Audio by Jonathan Ong Illustrations by Jobert Cruz Layout and Design by Angelo Maniquis Copyright 2010 Lilystars Records Published 2010 Lilystars Records Your Imaginary Friends are: Ahmad Tanji - vocals/guitars Khalid Tanji - electric guitars Em Aquino - bass Eric Po - drums http://yourimaginarymusic.com
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FREE DOWNLOAD: http://www.mediafire.com/?4z1ucj3666g1729 Sino ka ba, Pepe? Sino ka ba, Pepe? Sino ka ba, Pepe? Sino ka ba, Pepe? Pinanganak June 19, 1861 Calamba Laguna Namatay December 30, 1896 sa Bagong Bayan na ngayon ay Luneta Dito nanumpa ang maraming mga pangulo at binabaril minsan ang mga turista Ang dami mong sinulat Pero sino ba ang nagbabasa? Kabayanihan mo’y nasa aming ugat pero tunay ka ba naming kilala? Mula kapanganakan Hanggang kamatayan Kasama namin ang iyong pangalan Nalimutan na namin kung sino ka talaga Sino ka ba, Pepe? Sino ka ba, Pepe? Sino ka ba, Pepe? Sino ka ba, Pepe? Pero naku, ang dami naming tanong Talaga bang ikaw ay para sa rebolusyon o assimilasyon? Talaga bang binawi mo ang mga sinulat at sinabi mo noon? O ikaw ba’y isang dakilang ilusyon ng panahon? Sabi mo noon gusto mo ang libingan ay simpleng hukay Isang bato, isang krus sa paanan ng bundok Walang anibersaryo, walang seremonias, walang palabok Pero Pepe, wala kang magagawa Paminsan-minsan masabi lang namin, may kalahi kaming dakila Sino ka ba, Pepe? Sino ka ba, Pepe? Sino ka ba, Pepe? Sino ka ba, Pepe? Pero tignan mo naman ngayon, Pepe Hindi ka lang pinag-aaralan, dinadakila, Ikaw rin ay dinadasalan, sinasamba na parang Jesus Christ lang Kaya idol talaga kita Pepe Kahit ano pang sabihin nila hindi na bale Dahil wala kang katulad The first Filipino The great Malayan The Pride of the Malay Race Tagalog Christ National Hero Sobresaliente Kahit ang mukha mo ay nakikita lang namin sa piso na nawawala na nang halaga Sino ka ba, Pepe? Sino ka ba, Pepe? Sino ka ba, Pepe? Sino ka ba, Pepe? Sino ka ba talaga, Pepe?
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