Enveloped Ideas - A Tribute to The Dawn

Being one of the most respected bands in the Philippines since the 80's, I guess it's just time to pay tribute to The Dawn. The Enveloped Ideas album launch was held at the Hard Rock Cafe, Makati last Thursday, June 30, 2011.

The album packaging is really nice. Took me back to early 90's which is probably the last time I received a mail with this kind of envelope, hehe. :)

I may be biased but I have to say that Lip Service's version of the song Living Seed is one of the most intense track out of the album. It's evident that The Dawn themselves liked it when Buddy Zabala and Jet Pangan approached them after such a nice performance on stage. The band is just very vocal about being grateful to be part of the album. I also liked the performances of Enemies of Saturn, Flying Ipis, Rubberpool and Techy Romantics.

The night ended with The Dawn playing three of their most well-known songs Iisang Bangka, Salamat and Enveloped Ideas with a little version of Foolish Heart on the side, hehe. It was a fun-filled event and everyone just can't help but sing their hearts out as we look back at all the good things and, as quoted from Lip Service's vocalist, Pat Co, "Mabuhay si Teddy Diaz!"

PULP Magazine Features Lip Service

This month's Pulp issue features Lip Service, the return of Wolfgang, a cover art of Mr. Big (awesome work by JP Cuison) and many more.

Great photography and layout. Lip Service is out for more. Their songs Chandeliers and Patintero are both getting good number of votes in a couple of radio stations and they're just warming up. See them live this Saturday with The Dawn, The Pin-Ups and Threadstone so you can see what I mean. ;)

SYNAPSE, Lip Service

Finally, Lip Service's debut album was launched last night in B-Side @ The Collective. Performances from Lip Service joined by Pedicab, Turbo Goth, Taken by Cars, DJ Ornusa Cadness and DJ Mia Ayesa rocked the house. The album which contains 9 tracks and is packed in a non-conventional way is definitely worth your Php200!

This is just a start for I'm sure we all can expect more of the Lip Service music soon. Congratulations Lip Service!

They Definitely Rocked the Riles!

Rock Ed Philippines just held the annual event they called Rock the Riles. Huge number of musicians played in different MRT stations yesterday and two of Prince's bands were invited to be at the Buendia Station. The Naked Lights and Lip Service definitely rocked the riles along with the other bands who just went out and played for this year's cause: Human Rights.

The Last Trimester

It's the last week of October and I can feel the holiday spirit as EDSA's traffic situation is becoming worse everyday.

Last Thursday was an after-office evening well spent at the B-Side. Since the pregnancy is reaching it's peak now, I guess I won't be a regular attendee of Prince's gigs anymore but I definitely won't miss the Gin Blossoms concert on November 18 as well as the Lip Service's album launch.

At this time, baby's in his 33rd week and 4th day. Turning sides when I'm in bed has been very painful and it could last up to 5 minutes per turn. Walking for more than 20 minutes feels like running for an hour (or more as I am catching my breath faster). Putting moisturizing lotion in my legs and feet would require a certain technique so I can reach without feeling any pain or hear a cracking sound in my backbone. I didn't know that pregnancy would be this hard - how much harder motherhood could be?

I'm not complaining though. As I look at my baby bump being deformed from time to time as baby moves, I find myself smiling and get more excited to see our little prince. :)