tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10606155079509646232024-03-14T20:36:25.835+08:00Guitar | Music | Daddy Blog!Filipino Guitar Adventures, Music Reviews and my Life as a Pinoy Dad.Paulohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17144175701901275432noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1060615507950964623.post-11359167983743924762020-06-20T11:06:00.001+08:002020-06-20T11:22:42.355+08:00How to Help Families and Kids Cope with the Corona Virus (Covid-19) PandemicHi everyone! I'm very excited to announce the launch of the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQK9fWO4i9_9YaFwO4drR-Q" target="_blank">Guitar Music Dad YouTube Channel</a>! đ<br />
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For my first <b>video</b>, I decided to share with you some <b>tips and ideas </b>on <b>how to help your family and kids cope with the new normal</b>.<br />
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<b>Please do Like, Share and Subscribe to my <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQK9fWO4i9_9YaFwO4drR-Q" target="_blank">YouTube Channel</a>!</b> I have more <b>videos </b>coming very soon!Paulohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17144175701901275432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1060615507950964623.post-71968698026896266172019-09-02T10:38:00.000+08:002019-09-02T10:38:03.806+08:00Learn Agile, Scrum and Kanban with me!<br />
I wanna let you know that I now offer online lessons on <b>Agile</b>, <b>Scrum </b>and <b>Kanban</b>! Yes, I'm an <b>Agile practitioner </b>for around 5 years now. My <b>I.T. </b>journey started back in 2002. Fresh out of college, I was hired as a <b>web developer </b>for a local bank. I started with ASP classic and VB6 (I'm old, I know! haha). Eventually, I also learned JAVA, ASP.Net and PHP. You could say in terms of <b>programming languages</b>, I'm a jack of all trades but master of none type, haha!<br />
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After 7 years of doing <b>tech work</b>, I decided it's time for me to move to <b>I.T. Project Management</b>. I worked as a <b>Project Manager </b>for different companies for several years. Everything was fine and good until the current company I'm with suddenly decided that they want become more <b>Agile </b>in delivering our <b>software products</b>.<br />
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Honestly, at first I didn't really care that much. <b>Agile</b>? Ok, sure, let's do it. Little did I know that this <b>Agile </b>thing would become my passion and fast forward to 2019, I'm now a <a href="http://scrum.org/" target="_blank">Scrum.org </a><b>Professional Scrum Master II</b>(<b>advanced Scrum Master</b>) and <b>Professional Scrum Product Owner</b>. I now also <b>coach </b>different <b>teams </b>in our office on how to become truly <b>Agile</b>. I team them <b>SCRUM </b>and <b>Kanban </b>and help them fit it in their current work environment. I'm proud to share that I'm getting really positive results with these teams! I'm also very active in the <b><a href="https://agilephilippines.org/" target="_blank">Agile Philippines</a> community </b>and regularly connect with people who share the same passion for <b>Agile </b>as me.<br />
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Now, I want to offer this <b>service </b>to you via online <b>Skype coaching sessions</b>! If you're interested to learn <b>Agile</b>, <b>Scrum </b>and <b>Kanban</b>, lets talk! I'm on <a href="https://www.fiverr.com/share/pVz1E" target="_blank">Fiverr.com </a> or you may reach me here.<br />
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Hope to hear from you soon!Paulohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17144175701901275432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1060615507950964623.post-37144412074294600622018-08-12T21:29:00.002+08:002018-08-22T18:44:19.213+08:00Beginner Guitar Lessons in Mandaluyong, PhilippinesSo today, I have finally decided to offer <b>guitar lessons </b>to <b>beginners</b> residing in<b> Mandaluyong City or Rockwell Makati, Philippines</b>. This has been on my mind for quite awhile already actually. So if you are interested to <b>learn to play the guitar: acoustic guitar or electric guitar </b>or know someone who is, please do send me a message. <b>I promise you will learn to play your first song in 12 sessions or less! </b>đ<br />
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Just a bit of a background:<br />
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<li>I still play the guitar for several local bands namely: <b>Bad Ramen, </b><b>The Winkeltripel, </b><b>Still Steady</b></li>
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Here's a video of me playing the <b>guitar</b>:<br />
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<iframe allowfullscreen="true" allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" height="315" scrolling="no" src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fpjrodz%2Fvideos%2F10155404821731555%2F&show_text=0&width=560" style="border: none; overflow: hidden;" width="560"></iframe>Paulohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17144175701901275432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1060615507950964623.post-17787435071264520412017-04-06T13:49:00.001+08:002017-11-27T18:51:19.509+08:00My band Still Steady <b>Still Steady</b> is a <b>band </b>I started while I was still with the now on-hiatus Masha. It will be the <b>band </b>that would enable me to play other<b> music</b> genres that I also love hehe!<br />
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<b>A Little History:</b><br />
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In 2015, I recruited Masha's <b>drummer </b>Tobs and my former officemate Mike to play the <b>bass </b>to start the band. I then posted online to look for a <b>singer/songwriter</b>. Luckily, Ryan saw and responded to my ad and we were able to start the <b>band</b>.<br />
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The <b>music </b>we play is a combination of<b> indie, alternative, rock, reggae and ska music. </b>We spent a year practicing and writing our own material before releasing our first <b>song </b>to the public.<br />
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The <b>song </b>became part of <b>Philippine radio station <a href="http://jam883.fm/" target="_blank">Jam 88.3</a> FM's </b>regular playlist (thanks to their <a href="http://freshfilterph.tumblr.com/search/still+steady" target="_blank">Fresh Filter show</a>) and eventually was ranked <b>#58 in Jam 88.3s Top 88 Tracks of 2016</b>!<br />
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<b>Still Steady </b>is composed of:<br />
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<li>Mike Trampe - bass</li>
<li>Paulo Rodriguez - guitars</li>
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Our <b>songs </b>are all on <b>Spotify, iTunes, Apple Music, Deezer, Youtube, Amazon, Google</b>, etc.<br />
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You could also listen to it at <a href="https://soundcloud.com/still-steady/no-one-gets-it-on-their-first-try">https://soundcloud.com/still-steady/no-one-gets-it-on-their-first-try</a><br />
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For more info on the <b>band</b>:<br />
<b>Facebook</b>: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/stillsteadyband">www.facebook.com/stillsteadyband</a><br />
<b>Twitter</b>: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/stillsteadyband">www.twitter.com/stillsteadyband</a><br />
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I would love to know what you think of our <b>music</b>! Send me a message or leave a comment below. Thanks and Peace!<br />
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If your <b>COMELEC Biometrics</b> data is incomplete, here's a list of the last-minute <b>COMELEC voter registration</b> happening at a mall near you:<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> We only have until <b>October 31, 2015</b> to do this!</span><br />
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<span style="color: black;"><i>MANILA, Philippines </i>â On its sophomore year in the country,<b> Red Bull Thre3style</b> pitted six of the <b>Philippines</b>â hottest <b>DJs </b>at the National Finals held last June 27 at the metroâs biggest club, Valkyrie, in Bonifacio Global City.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">At the epic nightâs end, defending champion <b>DJ Carlo Atendido</b> bested fellow finalists in <b>DJ</b>-ing skills, technical wizardry, and the ability to keep the crowd moving for a second shot at representing the country at the World Championships to be held in Tokyo, Japan later this year. <b>DJ Nikita del Rosario</b>, also a national finalist from the Thre3style 2014 run, and <b>DJ Miguel (de Borja)</b>, the youngest of the nightâs participants, placed first and second runners-up respectively.</span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">All six competitors, which included DJs Franco Zarate, K Groove (Kristian Hernandez), and Kouta Kutsuma, were given 15 minutes to impress the two judges, multiple DMC title holder DJ Shortkut and Vestax-ITF-DMC Champion VDJ Ta-Shi; and to rouse the Valkyrie crowd with various tracks, bold samples, and technical prowess.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">The now two-time Thre3style champion already had the party throng up and moving for most of his set with seamless jumps from one genre to another, clever use of samples, and a body juggle. But he made sure to leave the stage with a strong impression and an audience screaming for more as he played part of Kanye Westâs infamous 2011 Grammy acceptance speech that went, âEverybody wanted to know what I would do if I didnât win⌠I guess weâll never know.â</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">Of the daring choice, the young <b>DJ </b>said, âI liked really the ending. When I found that sample of Kanye West, I was like, âDang it, I gotta use this. I gotta claim it. I gotta take it.ââ</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">The 25-year-old admitted to feeling more pressure this time around; the exact opposite of his experience as an underdog the previous year. <b>DJ Carlo</b> took what he learned from that first competition appearance and added new dimensions, which he showcased at this yearâs finals.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">âI wanted to implement genres that people arenât used to hearing in normal <b>DJ </b>sets here in the <b>Philippines</b>: future house, old school hip-hop, dancehall, and punk rock. And I sequenced these tracks in a balanced way. When I would play top 40, I would [follow it up with] dancehall, then top 40 again, then old school hip-hop, back to top 40, and so on. So I made the judges happy while I kept the audience interested and alive.â</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">First runner-up <b>DJ Niki</b> wowed the audience with a 15-minute mix that cut across genres and showed off his artistic sensibilities. âActually, <b>Thre3style</b> has been my style during club sets and everywhere else. [It] shows [people] how to really rock a party. You really donât have to stay in one genre, you have to experiment [and figure out] what people will like.â</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">The competitionâs youngest bet, 18-year-old DJ Miguel, had higher hopes at the national finals but said that his second runner-up finish was a good start. He showed off his turntable skills to the hundreds gathered with a set made up of hip-hop, rock, house, electro, funk, and old school pop. âI visualized my tracks to progress up to a climax and end it with a bang. I didnât want my set to be on a standard energy level.â</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">Now that the national champion has been declared, DJ Carlo is setting his sights on Japan and the world championship that eluded him last 2014. âWell, last year we got third [place]. So Iâm hoping we can move up a slot or, you know, we get first. Iâll do my best â again â to represent us all.â</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">Head on over to <u><a href="http://www.mixcloud.com/RedBullThre3style" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">www.mixcloud.com/<wbr></wbr>RedBullThre3style</a></u> to listen to the official mixes from the National Finals. For more information, visit <u><a href="http://www.redbullthre3style.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">www.redbullthre3style.com</a></u></span><br />
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<b><span style="color: black;">About Red Bull Thre3style</span></b></div>
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<span style="color: black;">Red Bull Thre3style pits the worldâs best <b>DJs </b>in a competition that values technical skill as much as the ability to thrill a dancefloor. Competitors are judged on the dual platforms of technical ability and crowd reaction, and are given just 15 minutes each to prove that theyâre the best in the room. Judges work to a strict criteria that also marks <b>DJs </b>on their originality in song choices, confidence performing and mixing prowess.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">Red Bull Thre3style World DJ Championships 2015 will be held in Tokyo. For more information and highlights from last yearâs Red Bull Thre3style, visit <u><a href="http://www.redbullthre3style.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">www.redbullthre3style.<wbr></wbr>com</a></u> and <u><a href="http://www.redbullcontentpool.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">www.<wbr></wbr>redbullcontentpool.com</a>.</u></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black;">About Red Bull Philippines</span></b></div>
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<span style="color: black;">The premium Energy Drink known all around the world â Red Bull (Blue & Silver can) â was launched in the Philippines last May 2012. Thanks to its unique formula, Red Bull Energy Drink gives you wings by vitalizing body and mind. For more information on Red Bull, visit our website at <a href="http://www.redbull.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">www.redbull.com</a> and follow along on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram: <a href="http://facebook.com/redbull" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">facebook.com/<wbr></wbr>redbull</a> | <a href="http://twitter.com/redbullph" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">twitter.com/<wbr></wbr>redbullph</a> |<a href="http://instagram.com/redbullph" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">instagram.com/<wbr></wbr>redbullph</a></span></div>
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If you don't know who <b>Up Dharma Down</b> is, then you are missing out! <a href="http://updharmadown.com/" target="_blank">Up Dharma Down</a> is a very popular <b>Filipino band </b>that plays <b>indie, alternative music</b>. And they are one of my favorite <b>bands</b>! Their <b>music</b> has been recognized all over the world. The <b>band</b> has released three <b>albums</b> to date and in the event they announced that they have a new <b>album</b> coming out soon! YEAH! </div>
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<b>Up Dharma Down</b> played around 3-4 songs that night. They played my favorite song "Tadhana" and really got the crowd going. After which, they were interviewed by the very pretty host, <b>Carla Dunareanu</b>. </div>
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In the interview, <b>Up Dharma Down</b> mentioned that their new <b>song</b>, "<b>All the Good Things</b>", was inspired by their experiences in <b>Singapore</b>. We learned that the band has recently visited <b>Singapore</b> and had a blast there. The new <b>music video </b>was even shot there! I really should bring my family to <b>Singapore</b> soon :)</div>
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I'm a big fan of their <b>guitar player</b>, Carlos. This guy really creates amazing <b>guitar</b> lines that really complement their <b>songs</b>. I strongly suggest you go and checkout their <b>songs</b> and hear it for yourself.</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">To see what inspired <b>Up
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I'm really happy to announce that my <b>band</b>, <b>Masha</b>, has released its first ever <b>music video! </b>This is for the song "<b>Alas Singko</b>" (5 o'clock). The <b>song</b> is about the daily struggles of your regular 9 to 5 worker and the excitement he/she feels when it's almost time to go home at 5 o'clock. Definitely something that anyone could relate to :)</div>
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Would you believe that the <b>music video </b>was shot in just a day in various parts of Metro Manila? Not bad, huh? Here's another trivia, the <b>music video</b> features <b>Kate Bernal</b>(if you are wondering, yes, she's the sister of actress,<b> Kris Bernal</b>) and everyone in the <b>band</b> could be seen in various parts of the <b>video</b>. Check it out below:</div>
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Anyway, I would like to thank <a href="https://www.facebook.com/FourthWallMediaOfficial" target="_blank">Fourth Wall Media</a>, Kate, my brothers in <b><a href="http://www.facebook.com/mashatheband" target="_blank">Masha</a></b> and everyone who helped us make this <b>music video </b>possible. Hopefully, we'll also see it on <b>MYX</b> and <b>MTV Pinoy</b> soon!</div>
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Paulohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17144175701901275432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1060615507950964623.post-47583553294812544072015-05-15T18:00:00.000+08:002015-05-16T01:00:17.231+08:00My Band Masha and our New Single "Alas Singko" (5 'o clock)As some of you may know, I play the <b>guitar</b> for the <b>alternative rock band</b>, <b>Masha</b>.<br />
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<b>Masha</b> started back in May 2013 and is actively playing <b>gigs</b> in bars around Metro Manila. We got the name of <b>band</b> the from non other than the tennis Goddess herself: <i>Maria Sharapova</i>. The band released its first album "<b>Stalemate Guards for Defiant Hearts</b>" last November 7, 2014. A copy of the <b>album</b> is available for FREE download at <a href="http://mashatheband.bandcamp.com/">http://mashatheband.bandcamp.com/</a>. I will create a separate post about the details on how the <b>band</b> got together but for now, you may visit <a href="http://www.facebook.com/mashatheband">http://www.facebook.com/mashatheband</a> for more info. </div>
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Anyway, I would like to let you know that <b>Masha</b> will be premiering its new single called "<b>Alas Singko</b>" (5 'o clock) with a <b>music video</b> (oh yes, a <b>music video</b>!) on May 18, 2015 at 5PM(but, of course!) on <a href="http://www.amplify.ph/">http://www.amplify.ph</a>. The <b>band</b> members will be making cameo appearances throughout the <b>video</b> so be sure to check it out!</div>
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Paulohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17144175701901275432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1060615507950964623.post-45704392208161351032014-01-13T17:33:00.000+08:002014-01-13T17:33:28.508+08:00FILSCAP Music Copyright Infomercial now showing in SM Cinemas Nationwide<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Filipino
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that enforces the rights of music creators, in partnership with SM Cinema,
recently released an infomercial on music copyright. The 45-second video that
will run for one year (2013-2014) is a FILSCAP initiated effort in increasing
public awareness on the value of music and garnering more recognition and
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cinemas is a big win for music creators worldwide as far as providing the
general public with information on the indispensable and ever-present role of
music in our everyday lives. It is also a call to individuals and business
practitioners to comply with the Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines
which states the need to secure proper permission from music creators for the
use of music in any personal and/or business transactionsâa right that is
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publishers established in 1965 </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%;">to
primarily administer and enforce the âauthorization rightsâ of music creators /
copyright owners with respect to the public performance and communication to
the public of their musical works. </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%;">It is a regular member of </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%;">the
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At present, FILSCAP has 900+ members and 40+ affiliate foreign societies, and
holds the right to license the public playing or transmission of at least 90%
of the popular copyrighted local and foreign musical works in the Philippines.
FILSCAPâs licensees include, among others, TV stations, radio stations,
concert/event producers, malls, retail stores, restaurants, bars, music
lounges, cinemas, salons, spas, airlines, hotels, casinos, amusement parks and
website owners/operators.</span> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Today, I wanna share with you one of the <b>bands </b>that I currently play in. The name of the band is <b>Flub. </b>I started this <b>band </b>with my good friend, Noel (who is also my <b>bandmate </b>in my other previous <b>bands</b>).<br />
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The idea came about back in 2011 when Noel and I got really frustrated because we didn't have a <b>band </b>at that time and we really wanted to play some<b> fast, punk rock music</b>. After a few lunch meetings during office breaks, <b>Flub </b>was born!<br />
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Ace Ablay - Bass<br />
Tobs Tobio - Drums<br />
Noel San Felipe - Vocals, Guitars<br />
Paulo Rodriguez - Guitars<br />
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We have recently finished recording our first <b>EP </b>entitled "<b>Urban Fairytales and Folklore</b>". It contains <b>3 original tracks</b>. The first <b>song </b>"<b>Super Cheezy Mega Love Story</b>" is now available for free at our Facebook <b>bandpage</b>: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/flubmusic">http://www.facebook.com/flubmusic</a>. Please feel <b>free </b>to download and <b>share </b>it to your friends. We would be releasing a <b>song </b>from the <b>EP </b>every month so watch out for it.<br />
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It's really funny 'coz we were initially planning to write/play some <b>hard, fast rock songs</b> but ended up sounding so <b>alternative rock</b>. Whatever. As long as we like it and we're having fun then I guess we don't care, hehehe!<br />
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We have played several <b>gigs </b>around the metro already and we plan to play some more though we would like to focus more on writing, recording and releasing <b>original music</b>. We target to start recording again by November 2013. In the meantime, please do check out our <b>songs </b>and I hope to see you in one of our <b>gigs </b>soon!<br />
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Need an <b>NBI clearance</b>? If you live in <b>Manila Philippines</b>, you are in luck! I have a great <b>tip</b> for you. Read on my friend.<br />
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Most of us know that to get an <b>NBI clearance</b>, you have to go very early to an <b>NBI satellite office</b> and fall in line there until you get your clearance. This is fine...if you're willing to spend at least half of your day there. I went there today at 10AM and, believe me, the number I got was already #203. Not cool.<br />
<br /><span style="color: #38761d;"><b><u>There is a better way</u>.</b></span> And I will share it with you today. Are you ready? Here we go!<br /><br />Rather than going directly to an <b>NBI Satellite office</b>, I would suggest that you rather go to the <b>"We Lead Companies"</b> office <cite><a href="http://weleadcompanies.com/">http://weleadcompanies.com</a> </cite>at the 21st floor of Galleria Corporate Center (which is right beside Robinsons Galleria) and have it processed there.<br /><br /><b>What you need:</b><br />1. A working email address that you could access there.<br />2. Cash to pay for the service.<br />
3. Valid IDs.<br /><br />That's it. <br /><br />What happens is that, they encode all your info there and accept your payment as well.<b> I paid for Php200 only all in all</b>(Php115 <b>NBI clearance</b> + Online Fee Php25 + Service fee Php60). After which they would give you a printed sheet of paper with a QR code. You will now have to go to the <b>NBI satellite office</b> at the basement of <b>Robinson's Galleria</b> and proceed to the line for <b>"Step 3"</b> so they could take your picture and get your fingerprints. <b>Just make sure you go to correct line so you don't waste time</b>. After this, go to <b>"Step 4" </b>which is the releasing step and then you're done!<br />
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It took me around an hour to finish everything as there was a short line on "Step 4". But an hour is nothing when processing these kinds of documents. Do note that if your name gets a "Hit", you will have to come back to the <b>NBI Satellite office</b> on the date that they would provide you to get your <b>NBI clearance</b>.<br /><br />Easy isn't it? Let me know if you have questions :)<br />
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It looks like a pair of <b>leather</b> <b>shoes</b> but it is actually make of <b>rubber</b>! Here are my initial observations:<br />
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<li>it is lightweight</li>
<li>the rubber material used could easily be mistaken as leather which means I could use it in the office</li>
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So when my wife was able to find a pair of <b>rubber shoes </b>for herself, I told her I want one of those <b>World Balance Easy Soft shoes</b> outside. <br />
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After using the shoes in the past few weeks, here are what I observed:<br />
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<li>they are water-proof. It was raining hard yesterday when I went out of the office for dinner, and my feet was protected from the rain.</li>
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One downside, though, is that your feet could somehow get sweaty inside since the <b>shoe </b>is really air tight. A good pair of black cotton socks could easily solve this. <br />
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The <b>World Balance Easy Soft shoes</b> come in different designs and colors: <b>white, black and brown</b>.<br />
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I highly recommend these <b>shoes </b>to people who want a comfortable yet affordable pair of <b>shoes</b>. These <b>shoes </b>are perfect for the rainy days! Also, I think it would be very easy to wash them since they're made of rubber and the in-sole is removable. I plan to use this as an alternate to my usual daily <b>leather shoes</b>.<br />
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Great job to <b>World Balance </b>for coming up with good products at low prices!<br />
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*My favorite Pearl Jam logo: Alive<br />
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Today, I wanna tell you about a new band that I'm listening to. The band is called "<b>The Winery Dogs</b>" and is composed of three very accomplished musicians:<br />
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<b>Richie Kotzen</b> - guitar, vocals (former guitarist of Poison, Mr. Big)<br />
<b>Billy Sheehan</b> - bass (bassist of Mr. Big)<br />
<b>Mike Portnoy</b> - drums (ex-drummer of Dream Theater)<br />
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The songs in their self titled album are really rocking! I could also hear some <b>blues music</b> influences on some songs. I'm really glad these guys got together in this age of pop, pop, and more pop, <b>rock music</b> could use some push. The <b>guitar </b>sounds on this album are superb! Billy and Mike are incredible musicians but it's <b>Richie Kotzen</b> who really shines on this record. His singing voice and guitar lines are just amazing. I'm a big fan and if you're a serious <b>guitar player</b> like me, this record will definitely make you want to practice more.<br />
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Standout tracks for me are: <i>"I'm no angel"</i> and <i>"You saved me"</i>. The album is available on Amazon or on iTunes. I really hope these guys do come over to play in the <b>Philippines </b>someday.<br />
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For more info on the band checkout their website at <a href="http://www.thewinerydogs.com/">http://www.thewinerydogs.com</a><br />
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I remember not so long ago, whenever I want to watch a show or the latest <b>rock music videos</b>, I would have to sit and wait for a long time in front of the TV for it. Good thing now that we have the internet and we can watch the shows we want on-demand.
And<b> music videos </b>may easily be searched and viewed via <a href="http://www.youtube.com/" target="_blank">YouTube</a>.
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But if you're looking for <b>something new, something different and something</b> <b>Pinoy</b>, then I highly recommend you visit <a href="http://flippish.com/" target="_blank">Flippish.com</a>. With a very wide variety of shows, I'm pretty sure they have something that you would enjoy. For me, my favorite shows are <b>Happy Endings, Ashley's Playlist and LSS: Last Song Syndrome</b>.<br />
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By the way, a little trivia: my <b>alternative rock band</b>, <i>Hedgezero</i>, was featured in their show LSS a few years back. <b>Check it out <a href="http://www.flippish.com/lss-hedgezero-a/2009/05/28/" target="_blank">here</a>! </b><br />
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Manila Music Festival 2012<br />
May 1, 2012 <br />
Aseana Ave. Alphaland Bay City Grounds in Paranaque City<br />
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<b>Manila Music Festival</b> is an event organized by Volume Unit Entertainment, the same group that made the highly successful <b>Malasimbo Music and Arts Festival</b>. The two day celebration that was held last February 18-19, 2011.<br />
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The <b>Philippine music scene</b> is unique. With the e<i>nergy, excitement, and passion</i> that the artists brings on and off the stage just sets the house jumping over the ground. <b>Filipino bands</b>, performers, DJâs, songwriters and dancers alike give their mind and soul whenever they perform, making them one of the greatest performers of the world.<br />
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Regardless of the massive number of talents, the number of <b>musical events</b> in the Philippines are very low. Yes, there are somewhat a number of annual <b>music</b> festivals like Pulp Summer Slam and the San Miguel Oktoberfest, which might I say remarkable, but with the talents that our local artists have, there is basically no excuse not to come up with a bigger astounding that will leave the world so dumbstruck they wonât even know what hit them.<br />
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Now VUE is back for another round of fun and excitement through the art of <b>music</b>. Showcasing some of the greatest <b>musicians</b> both international and local. <br />
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So girls and boys Mark your calendars on <b>May 1, 2012</b>. In cooperation with Sofitel Philippine Plaza, Ticketworld, Department of Tourism, and Universal Zulu Nation. About 5,000 people will take part and experience yet another historic event in our countryâs music scene. DJâs, Bands, and solo performers around the world will be participating and witness one of the most booming and prosperous event this year. The <b>Manila Music Festival</b> is bound to be an outbreak of melodies, symphonies, notes, beats and lyrics from all <b>music genres</b>.<br />
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Volume Unit Entertainment has two main roles: First is change-making, which they already did and currently doing. Second is to put on an awesome show that will exceed beyond expectations and will defy all limits of imagination.<br />
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List of performers:<br />
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⢠Afrika Bambaataa<br />
⢠Ali Shaheed Muhammad<br />
⢠Shinichi Osawa<br />
⢠Kjwan<br />
⢠Wilabaliw<br />
⢠Sinosikat<br />
⢠June Marieezy<br />
⢠Similar Objects<br />
⢠Complex<br />
⢠Kristian Hernandez<br />
⢠Kishore<br />
⢠Liquid A<br />
⢠BADKISS<br />
⢠Katsunami<br />
⢠Angelo Mendez<br />
⢠SKRATCHMARK<br />
⢠Noodles<br />
and many more (to be announce)<br />
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Ticket Price:<br />
PhP 1,545.00<br />
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Tickets are now available at all Ticketworld outlets.<br />
Call 891-9999 or visit <a href="https://www.ticketworld.com.ph/">https://www.ticketworld.com.ph/</a> for more details about the show<br />
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VISIT US:<br />
<a href="http://www.manilamusicfestival.com/">http://www.manilamusicfestival.com/</a><br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/ManilaMusicFestival">https://www.facebook.com/ManilaMusicFestival</a><br />
<a href="https://twitter.com/manilamusicfest">https://twitter.com/manilamusicfest</a><br />
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Author Bio: Peter de Jesus is a marketing consultant for Manila Music Festival and White Knight Hotel in Intramuros, a <a href="http://www.whiteknighthotelintramuros.com">budget hotel in the Philippines</a>.<br />
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After a few weeks, I got a message from Chris inviting me to join an <b>alternative rock band</b> he was forming. He said he already has a <b>drummer, Tobs,</b> and he's out looking for a <b>guitar player</b> and a <b>singer</b>. At that time I was already talking to <b>Les</b>, our <b>vocalist</b>, and planning a band him with too so I also invited him to join us as well. And it turned out pretty well! After a few jams, Chris invited his friend, <b>Weak</b>, to join and play the <b>guitar</b> for us and so <b>The Finishing Moves</b> was born!<br />
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Even though we have different tastes in <b>music</b>, we have successfully created a good <b>alternative sound</b> that we could call our own. Our inspirations include the following bands: <i>Minus the Bear, Mutemath, Toe, Mastodon</i> and <i>Radiohead</i>. <br />
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We have recorded 2 <b>original songs</b> which are currently posted in our facebook band page <a href="http://www.facebook.com/tfmrocks">http://www.facebook.com/tfmrocks</a><br />
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Go check them out! They're streaming for <b>free</b>! :) And as I always say: "If you like what you hear, please like and share our facebook page to your friends as well."<br />
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<i>The Finishing Moves performing "I guess it's now over between us" at Casa Nami.</i><br />
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<b>How to start a band tip #2: Go out and find other musicians to play with.</b><br />
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Local forums like <a href="http://talk.philmusic.com">Philmusic</a> could open up doors for your <b>musical journey</b>. This forum has <b>Musician</b> Classifieds as well as specialized forums discussing the different topics including <b>musical instruments</b>. Just be open to opportunities and have fun. <br />
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Enjoy!<br />
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But <b>Pinoy Rock</b> ain't dead. No way. It's just sleeping for now. :)<br />
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Anyway, one way to help the current situation of <b>OPM "Pinoy Rock"</b>, is to, well, contribute. So how do you exactly go about it? Let me share to you some tips:<br />
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<b>How to Start a Band, Tip # 1: Learn to play a musical instrument.</b><br />
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If you have been planning to learn to play a <b>musical instrument</b> before or you really enjoyed playing <i>"rock band"/"guitar hero"</i> in the arcades, then you might have a calling! Now is the time to try and learn to play the real thing!<br />
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With so much free resources on the internet, there's no excuse for you not to learn to play an instrument. Just make that first step and buy that <b>guitar/bass/drums</b> you've been looking at. It doesn't matter if you buy the cheap ones first for you could easily upgrade your gear as you get better and more serious in your craft.<br />
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Of course, there's nothing better than learning to play a <b>musical instrument</b> than learning with a<b> music teacher</b>. Having a teacher would provide you with <b>musical guidance</b> and inspiration. You may take the <i>"self taught"</i> path but if you really want to learn faster, you should go out and find a music teacher. You may inquire at local <b>music stores</b> too for lessons.<br />
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So what are you waiting for?! Let's go and wake up <b>Pinoy Rock</b> together! :)<br />
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Today I wanna share with you one of the best things that ever happened to my <b>life</b>, and that is how I started my long running love affair with <b>music</b>.<br />
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I remember it was 1994 and I was a quiet kid in school, just doing my homework everyday and so addicted to playing video games. I really didn't have a hobby, I guess the options weren't many for kids my age back then.<br />
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Anyway, one day during the summer vacation of that year, I was hanging out with my one of my neighbor friends who lives across the street from my mom's house when all of a sudden he brought out a black a <b>cassette tape</b> and said that he's going to play some cool music that I should check out. Turns out this tape is an album of the great <b>Bon Jovi</b> called <i>"Slippery When Wet"</i>.<br />
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I was instantly hooked. The <b>music</b> I was hearing was something I've never heard before. Upbeat and mellow at times, I loved the sound coming at me! I was really fascinated with the <b>guitar sounds</b> I was hearing.<br />
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So when the weekend came and my parents brought us to the mall, I went out on a mission to research this <b>rock music</b> I heard in my friend's place and went straight to the nearest <b>record store</b>. Man, was I in for a surprise, there were a lot of albums under the <b>rock</b> section and the covers we so cool too! I spent more than an hour just browsing the rows of <b>cassette tapes</b> in front of me. <br />
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My first <b>rock album</b> ever was <b>White Lion</b>'s "The Best of White Lion". Just like the <b>guitars</b> I heard in Bon Jovi's album, they were amazing!<br />
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The next week, I bought<b> Bon Jovi's</b> <i>New Jersey</i> album. <br />
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From then on, I would save my small school allowance and buy a <b>rock</b> album every weekend. For special occassions, I would ask my mom and dad to buy me a <b>rock</b> tape as gift. <br />
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And this is how I ended up now: playing <b>guitar</b> in bands, making orignal <b>music</b> and doing bar <b>gigs</b>. <b>Music</b> has defined my <b>life</b> literally, it defined who I hang out with and the things I did on my free time, the things I focus on. <br />
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I'm really glad I heard that <b>Bon Jovi</b> album. Now I will end this post with one of the first ever <b>Bon Jovi</b> songs I heard, <i>"Never Say Goodbye"</i>. Enjoy! <br />
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1. If you don't have reserved seats, be there for at least 2 hours before the show. This will at least give you a chance to get a good spot.<br><br />
2. Don't be shy to ask if you're in the proper line for your ticket. This will save a lot of pain.<br><br />
3. Outside food is not allowed in <b>Araneta Coliseum</b>. Unless you plan to buy from the food stalls inside(which is a bit pricey), make sure you've had a good meal before going in. This will serve as your fuel so you could dance and cheer all night long 'til the last song.<br><br />
4. Wear comfortable shoes. Chances are you will be standing the entire show.<br><br />
5. If you don't have reserved seats and you and your friends plan to meet inside the Coliseum instead, you could use the Ad banners at the top sides as guide so your friends will know more or less where you're seated.<br><br />
6. You could use your mobile phone as a flashlight when walking through dark aisles. Be careful though with your stuff when in dark places and don't forget to set your phone to silent mode while inside the venue.<br><br />
7. And lastly, have fun! Leave all your worries behind while you're inside Araneta. You have all the time in the world to deal with them after the show.<br />
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<b>Araneta Coliseum</b><br />
Araneta Center Cubao Quezon City, Philippines<br />
URL: <a href="http://www.aranetacoliseum.com/">Araneta Coliseum's Website</a><br />
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And for years, I've been this way with <b>guitar multi-effects pedals</b>. I never really looked at another one, not until I realized that I was gonna be playing alone most of the time at home again since most of my bandmates were either busy or just doing their own thing. I suddenly needed a device that would let me feel that I'm playing with other musicians. Something that has a looper, a drum machine, different guitar effects and headphone output(for quiet playing).<br />
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And this is when I gave the <b>guitar multi-effects</b> another chance and got my hands on the <b>Digitech RP155 Guitar Multi-effects</b> pedal. And boy was I missing out!<br />
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For some reason, the amp models and distortions/overdrives on this unit are very usable. They're quite good, actually. The modulations are just the way they should be: beautiful. It has a 20 second looper, a built-in tuner, drum machine/metronome, a headphone output jack and a USB recording interface. It even came with a power adapter! I got all of this for only Php5,200(around $110)! Visit <a href="http://digitech.com/en-US/products/rp155">Digitech's website</a> to learn more about the RP155.<br />
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It's the perfect thing to have when you're home, alone and you're looking to rock out or practice with your <b>guitar</b>! It even allowed me to jam with one of friends virtually! Checkout our video below:<br />
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Cool device, isn't it? Now, I don't feel so alone anymore.<br />
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I remember when I heard the 1st<b> Foo Fighter's</b> album back in '95, I was really surprised that Dave, being a drummer of a big rock band before, could write good tunes and even sing them. I was also amazed that he played <b>all</b> the instruments in that first album. Amazing!<br />
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Anyway, I wanna talk a bit about the documentary the band released recently entitled <b>"Back and Forth"</b>. I watched it with my wife a few weeks back, and what could I say, I could really relate to it. <br />
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I was really impressed by their honesty throughout the video. They talked about their experiences when they were first starting out. The conflicts, the struggles, the wins and losses and everything else that every band goes through. <br />
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But it was on the latter part that made me say, "wow, this is what I want!". I just saw in front of me how I want my life to look like when I turn 40 something: Being in a loving family and yet still seriously rocking it out with my band. Oh yeah, that's what I want and these guys are living it! It was really touching to see them make their latest album at Dave's place, each of them bringing in their own families, kids and all of them just having fun together.<br />
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I believe any serious musician would want to watch this documentary. Specially those with kids. Check out the video trailer below:<br />
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For this post, I'll be sharing with you the <b>things I do</b> when those rainy days come. I learned these from reading books and attending seminars. Some might work for you, some might not but these tips are so simple you just gotta try them. <br />
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<b>Tips on Being Happy:</b><br />
1. <b>Count your Blessings.</b> A lot of people tend to focus on the bad the things that happen to them so much that they forget the <b>beautiful things</b> in their lives. It may sound like <i>clichĂŠ</i> but believe me, it works. So get a pen and a paper and write down the <b>good things</b> in your <b>life</b> right now. Be as simple as you can. Here are some of mine: <br />
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<i>a. I have eyes and I could see my beautiful wife and kid. <br />
b. I sleep on a comfortable bed in the safety of my home.<br />
c. I have ears that work and I could listen to all the music I want.</i><br />
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Write as many as you can and keep this list somewhere you could easily read it whenever you feel sad. Also, try to add to it everyday.<br />
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2. <b>Go out. </b>Nothing refreshes the mind better than <b>exercise</b>. Play your favorite sport. Go ride a bike. Take a walk around town. Make sure you <b>appreciate the little simple things</b> around you like the clouds, the big trees etc as you go around.<br />
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3. <b>Stay away from negative things.</b> And this includes negative people. If you truly wanna be <b>happy</b>, you gotta stay stay away from people and things that make you sad. Don't watch the bad news on tv, watch a <b>funny movie or sitcom</b> instead. Don't read the bad news on paper, read the <b>funny comics section</b> instead or find a good book. Don't listen to sad music. Honestly, I threw away all my cds with those old <i>"sentimental"</i> songs. Don't hang out with people who have nothing good to say, they'll just ruin your day. Instead, invite one of your positive <b>good friends for a movie, coffee or dinner</b>.<br />
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4. <b>Eat some bananas!</b> This may sound weird but yes they do work. Try it out :)<br />
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<b>Remember, life is too short to be so sad. You create your life, so enjoy it as much as you can.</b> <br />
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Have fun!<br />
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In choosing <b>electric guitar strings</b>, make sure you choose the right type for the kind of <b>guitar</b> you're going to use it on. <b>Acoustic guitars strings</b> are usually made of <i>Phosphor Bronze</i> so be careful with these. <b>Guitar strings</b> also come in different gauges. Rule of thumb is <i>"the thicker the strings, the better the tone"</i>. But then, the thicker your strings are, the harder it is to play. <b>Guitar shredders</b> often use .009s string gauge for ease of playing fast runs. But I strongly suggest you don't go any lower than this. My <b>guitar string gauge</b> of choice is <i>.010s</i>.<br />
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Common mistake made by <b>guitarists</b> is that they wait for their string to break before changing them. Remember, serious <b>guitar players</b> change their <b>guitar strings</b> at least every month! And also, when you change <b>guitar strings</b>, make sure you change them all. New <b>guitar strings</b> usually sound <i>brighter and livelier</i> than old ones.<br />
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Of all these <b>guitar strings</b> available on the market today, my preferred brand would be the <i>Snarling Dogs</i> <b>Electric guitar strings</b>. I chose this because of it's affordable and is of good quality. These can be bought at <a href="http://www.lazermusic.com.ph">Lazer Music Store</a> for only P220 per set.<br />
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Tips:<br />
1. When buying <b>guitar strings</b>, make sure that the strings inside the pack are complete and are of the right gauges. Also, check if all the strings have ball-ends.<br />
2. Use a <b>string winder</b>. <br />
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Here's a good <a href="http://www.daddario.com/DADMediaDetail.Page?ActiveId=2921&MediaId=8390">video tutorial</a> from D' Addario on how to change your guitar strings. <br />
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Have fun!!!Paulohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17144175701901275432noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1060615507950964623.post-80450660987689253972011-04-24T17:00:00.003+08:002013-09-30T15:06:21.143+08:00Guitar Tip #3: Buy Good Quality Guitar CablesLike the <b>Guitar Tuner</b>, another item that is often overlooked by <b>guitar players</b> is the <b>Guitar Cable</b>. The <b>Guitar cable<b></b></b> is the wire you use to connect your <b>guitar</b> to your different <b>stomp boxes</b> and <b>amplifier</b>. <br />
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*my custom made guitar cables (klotz and neutrik plugs)<br />
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A lot of <b>guitar players</b> just use any <b>guitar cable</b> they could get their hands on. Most buy the cheap thin no brand cables which easily break. Honestly, I was guilty of this before and I could still remember the many times <i>these cheap, crap cables has failed me</i>. <br />
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Imagine playing on a gig then suddenly losing your <b>guitar sound</b> in the middle of your solo. Imagine plugging your <b>guitar</b> then all you hear is <i>buzzing and humming.</i> Imagine jamming with your friends and you spending <i>75%</i> of the time trying to make your <b>guitar cables </b>work. Imagine having to buy<b> guitar cables</b> almost every month. That sucks doesn't it?<br />
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I just got tired of all of it and decided to invest on<b> good quality guitar cables</b>. My <b>guitar cable</b> of choice is the <i>Klotz instrument cable</i>. I use <i>Neutrik professional phone plugs</i> with these. I bought these custom made in <a href="http://www.audiophile.ph/web/">Audiophile</a> at <i>Robinson's Pioneer Mandaluyong</i> for around 700php($16) for 6 meters.<br />
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<b>Some Useful Tips:</b><br />
a. I strongly suggest you use a <i>right angled(L-type) plug</i> on one end of your <b>guitar cable</b> and a <i>straight plug</i> on the other. You'll never know when you'll need these.<br />
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b. Avoid going over <i>6 meters(20ft.)</i> when buying a guitar cable. <b>The longer the cable the more signal you lose.</b><br />
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I've been using these for<i> 3 years </i>now and it hasn't let me down. So if you're serious about playing <b>music</b>, please <b>use quality guitar cables</b>.<br />
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Some of the more popular brands of <b>guitar cables</b> include: <i>Lava Cables, Klotz, Planet Waves, George L's</i> among others. <br />
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<b>The Bottom Line</b>: Buying good quality <b>guitar cables</b> will save you a lot of cash and headaches in the long run.<br />
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What <b>guitar cables</b> are you using?<br />
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