Episode 1 - dMusicBox is going on Air

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For the past days, my mind went blank on what to write and post here, so I decided to make a podcast for all of you. I’m planning to release 1 episode of the “dMusicBox” once in every 2 weeks (bi-weekly?!).

So let’s cut all the crap and start on with the show. I did the intro part “dMusicBox | blaring through your monitors and speakers” voice over and I need every comment on how I can improve the voice over. It was recorded using the default Windows Sound Recorder (yup! I’m on windows) and edited using Virtual DJ 5.2 Pro.

For this first episode, the tracks and artists featured are as follows:

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Enjoy! Do drop a comment for improvements on the next episode.

October 6, 2008 | Filed Under Of Broken Chords and High Notes | 2 Comments 

Francis M’s leukemia and my Francis M Cassette Tape

MASTER RAPPER,TV host-actor Francis Magalona has been diagnosed with leukemia and is undergoing more tests.

I know this like a month old news, but that does not stop me from writing about it as I grew up listening to the master rapper. As I was searching through old collection of cassette tapes that I had when I was kid, I found my “The Best of Francis M” Vol. 27 cassette tape. I think my mother brought this when I was still Grade 1, so that’s year 1993. I think i lost the other cassette tapes part of this collection.

Here are the pictures of the cassette tape, Side A (LOL):

The son of local matinee idol Pancho Magalona and actress Tita Duran, Francis created his own mark in the entertainment industry as a rapper-performer when he released his debut album, Yo! back in 1990. The said record spawned the massive nationalistic rap hit song “Mga Kababayan,” which in effect introduced Pinoy style rap music in the mainstream.

The ‘90s band explosion failed to deter Francis’s popularity and significance in the music scene as proven by the number of hit albums and good singles he churned out since Yo! He even collaborated with other artists and most of the time experimented with various sounds and genres so as not to remain stale before the listening public >>>.

Get well soon, MASTER RAPPER!

September 13, 2008 | Filed Under Of Broken Chords and High Notes | 3 Comments 

Punk Goes Crunk

I have just downloaded the Punk Goes Crunk Album (again, illegally) and I have been listening to it for the past days. For everybody’s sake, Punk Goes Crunk is the latest album from Fearless Records that is part of the Punk Goes album series. You’ve been begging to hear hip-hop/r&b songs to be covered by some punk bands, here’s what Fearless Records have to offer you. Here is the track list of the album.

1. Put Yo Hood Up (Lil John) - Set Your Goals
2. Got Your Money (Ol’ Dirty Bastard) - Say Anything
3. I Wish (Skee-Lo) - The Secret Handshake
4. Men in Black (Will Smith) - Forever the Sickest Kids
5. California Love (2PAC) - My American Heart
6. I Wanna Love You (Akon) - The Maine
7. Kryptonite (Purple Ribbon All-Stars) - Emanuel
8. The Seed (The Roots) - Person L
9. Still Fly (Big Tymers) -The Devil Wears Prada
10. Umbrella (Rihanna) - All Time Low
11. Notorious Thugs (Notorious BIG) - Scary Kids Scaring Kids
12. Nothin’ But A “G” Thang (Dr. Dre) - The Escape Frame
13. Gin and Juice (Snoop Dogg) - Hot Rod Circuit
14. Hey Ya! (OutKast) - Lorene Drive
15. Tennessee (Arrested Development) - New Found Glory

I have not really had the chance to listen to all the tracks, specially tracks 12,13,14 and 15, cause I’m always tempted to switch my playlist to Skindred. I would give The Maine’s version of Akon’s song two thumbs up and 4 thumbs up to The Secret Handshake’s version of I Wish. One notable thing about the album though is that most of the bands featured could either be considered Powerpop/Pop Punk. One last thing, I honestly think that Vanilla Sky’s version of Umbrella(plus a kickass video) is far better that All Time Low’s version. Though they had different approach on how to cover the song, I still think that Vanilla Sky gave the “Punk” side to it, while All Time Low’s versions was “Powerpop”. Whether or not you are a punk fan (or a part of the herd of girls screaming their lungs out if they see every band’s “cute” member), the album is still worth wasting time listening to and do yourself a favor, grab a copy of it, illegally or legally.

I wonder what the next Punk Goes album will be. Punk Goes Bob perhaps? xD

August 14, 2008 | Filed Under Of Broken Chords and High Notes | 3 Comments 

Eraserheads Reunion Concert?

It’s July 19 and the earthquake prediction slated for July 18 did not come true (as if I was surprised). It’s good news as we will still be able to witness a rumored reunion concert by one of the Philippines’ best band. The Eraserheads Reunion Concert is said to be slated on August 30, 2008 at the CCP Open Grounds. Though GMANews has indeed confirmed that the reunion will indeed happen on the said date and place.

Eraserheads Reunion Concert, Eraserheads Reunion, Eraserheads concertThe band composed of Ely Buendia, Buddy Zabala, Marcus Adoro, and Raimund Marasigan will play full 45 minutes on August 30. For those E-heads fans who have been clamoring for the band to reunite after they disbanded on 2002 should not let this opportunity pass. I for one is an E-heads fan and I would love to watch this event only if it will be staged in Cebu.

The reunion concert rumor has been going on for a long time ever since the band disbanded in 2002. Some sources have claimed that the reunion is happening because a big amount is involved (an estimated P2.5 million to P10 million apiece) for them to play 1 45-minute set, though Ely (the band’s front man) claimed that the reunion was pressed to the undying clamor and support by the fans and not because of the money.

It remains to be seen though if the band will be reuniting for good. They have had sold-put tribute albums and concerts and fans clamoring for their reunion, and if they will indeed reunite for good, expect the following of old and new Eraserheads fans just hibernating somewhere listening to old tracks of the band.

For the betterment of everybody, here’s a wiki link describing who The EraserHeads are.

 

July 19, 2008 | Filed Under Of Broken Chords and High Notes | 10 Comments 

Kurt Cobain’s Ashes Stolen!

Again, I was just doing my usual round on the blogosphere when I stumbled on an article by the Rolling Stone, “Kurt Cobain’s Ashes Stolen from Courtney Love’s L.A. Home”. WTF! Whoever stole Cobain’s ashes must have been sick. Some people think that this is part of Courtney Love’s gimmicks and added that Love stole the ashes herself and sold it, which I think is pathetic but I don’t personally believe that she’s part of this. Here’s the full article from the Rolling Stone site:

The remainder of Kurt Cobain’s ashes have been stolen from Courtney Love. Love was storing the ashes in a pink bear-shaped handbag that was hidden in the wardrobe closet of her Hollywood home and believes the bag was taken by a former friend. “I can’t believe anyone would take Kurt’s ashes from me. I find it disgusting and right now I’m suicidal,” Love said. The majority of Cobain’s ashes were spread at a New York Buddhist temple and in Washington’s Wishkah River, but Love said she kept a small amount (as well as a lock of his hair) for herself. This isn’t the first time Love has had something of her husband stolen: In March, Love alleged that thieves used Cobain’s social security number to steal several million dollars from his estate. In both cases, Love believes she knows who is responsible for the theft

Hmmmmmmmm I wonder if the ashes will be sold in EBAY next week. Let’s just wait and see. xD

June 4, 2008 | Filed Under Of Broken Chords and High Notes | 1 Comment 

New Discovery: Music Download Site

It’s a boring day. I was just doing my usual bloghops when i found this very interesting music download site, MusicMP3.ru . I got a hold of a username and password for an account in the site with a $2 fund for me to use and test the site [don’t ask me where i got it.. xD].

Eventhough the TLD is .ru [MusicMP3.ru], which is a TLD in Russia, the site is in English, that makes it easier for us to understand the texts in the site, thus, navigating, searching and downloading will be much easier.

In the Home page of the site contains lots of information which might help you get started:
- the search box at the top part which you can categorize your search by artists, by album, by songs or per reviews
- left sidebar contains the 20 Most Popular Artists
- center pane contains Music News and Album Reviews
- Right sidebar contains the “Combined Hit-List”

You will also get the chance to know each artists better as they have their own Biography page beside their album lists, though not all artists have a Bio page up. One thing I noticed about the site is their prices. Indeed its dirt cheap! A minute or less track could cost a measly $0.08 and a full track could cost just $0.15. Also, purchasing the whole album could even cost you less as you will have a 10% discount. Imagine buying a 10-track album of your favorite boy band or rock band, thats 10 tracks X $0.15 minus the 10% discount if you decide to buy the whole album, that’s just $1.35! Filling up you car with 2liter gasoline would even cost more than this. Instead of the huge fees you have to pay for regular MP3 download sites, this site thus bring great quality for a fraction of the price.

Also, before purchasing the songs, you can pre-listen to each track that you want to buy. That will give justice to every penny that you will spend as you will only buy those tracks that you’ll like.

NOTE: you can add funds by using you Visa Card, E-Gold, PaySafeCard or Ukash.

May 29, 2008 | Filed Under Of Broken Chords and High Notes | Leave a Comment 

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