Lucena

Oh Lucena trip... where do I start? haha

As you've read in a previous entry, I was asked to play at the Edge Radio Lucena 4th anniversary party. I moved my sched to make it and hoped that it would be the perfect vacation after 2 whole months of being tied up with work. It turned out to be an adventure...

We got picked up at 9:00 but I arrived a bit late and we got to leave at 9:30. We picked up one of their Manila DJs and we were off before 10. We were told it was supposed to be a 2-4 hour trip (I dunno why the "to" had a large gap of 2 hours maybe traffic). Anyway, SLEX went fine until we got off it. The service vehicle that we were in bogged down due to overheating. We stopped at a gas station to refill. I thought it just lacked water. Little did I know it was the start of the surprise hehe a few minutes later, the temp gauge went up again. We had to make another stop. This time, it was longer. way longer. After that, we were off again but as usual the temp gauge... well, you know. So we stopped again at a gas station. Good thing it had a huge Select store and cold aircon. We waited in comfort... for a long time... Then once again, we were off. So if you were counting, we already have 3 hehe At this point, the wagon was chugging along as its spark plug already gave out. Then once we hit another shell station. That was it. I myself hate the rockstar attitude but I guess at that point, my concerns were already valid. We've chugged along with no aircon and were on our 4th stop so I really was concerned. To make a long story short, we were then asked to take the bus. Yes. A bus... on my way to a gig. Now, I don't mind taking one given the circumstances however, it really wasn't what I had in mind coz of one reason... I had a ton to carry with all the gear I brought along. Anyway, I had no choice. With all my gear, I sat there in the bus with my both my thighs numb from having 2 huge bags on my legs coz I couldn't place it on a seat since it was full. GREAT. And this went on for more than an hour. 

We got dropped off the terminal and walked under the scorching heat just to get to a Jollibee. We had a quick meal and then... ta-dah! a jeepney ride that got stuck in traffic for more than an hour for a distance of less than 3/4 of a km. 

9:30... departure. We arrived at our condotel 8 hrs later. 8 hrs. I can't stop saying it... 8 hrs.

Anyway, the accommodation was top notch in the area and the food was great. But as much as it was great, it got balanced out early on by that adventure. First few hours of my vacation, I get more stressed than ever... HEHE..he...he..h... (stops laughin)

More about the 2-day adventure tomorrow...

Cy

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My View on Reason 5

I really thought there'd be more to it. However, from a user's point of view, I like them equally especially since I use reason and record for everything. Blocks feature looks nice but I'd have to explore it further to see If I'd like it more. I was always needing markers for Reason but this didn't answer that:(

Neptune is the one I'm looking forward to since I wanted some pitch correction in Record. Plus the fact that since Record didn't include pitching in their timestretching, I find this very useful to do everything inside it rather than opening up Ableton to do it. The sampling feature is a welcome addition as well. I'm relieved I don't have to open a separate audio recording application. Even recording in Record to load it into a sampler can get a bit winded so I like the sampling feature added. Kong... What can I say... WOW. I don't need a machinedrum after all LOL but seriously, they saved the best for last. Kong is really King!

But goin back, as much as there are additions, the features they didn't include were really sought after. And you can check the props forum to see a lot of good suggestions. And yes the rack size is one thing. Seeing that it was v4-5 and not like a v4.5 or 4 update, I wish they had more in store. I'm a happy camper just the same. Can't wait to update to v5!!!!

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I'm Bahaaack!

So sorry for the very delayed update guys! I had to work on the biggest project of the year so I locked myself up (not literally). More of like, in the zone and completely focused on it that's why I couldn't do any blogging. I do hope I can make up for the lost time (updates and news hehe).

Unfortunately, I'll be keeping this short coz I'm off to Lucena in a few hours for an event and I'm putting on the silverfilter hat for a 2 night gig for The Edge Radio's 4th year anniversary. 

I'm so glad this week is over and I could finally breathe... and breathe I will do!!! I took on the Quezon gig as a little overnight vacation after pouring in the hours. 

I'm just so excited about this coming week as I have time to work on my own stuff again like tracks and the album.

More importantly, I'm EXCITED and I COULDN'T WAIT for my studio build to start. Finalizing costs but paperwork's halfway thru already. This is it guys!!! JUNE IS IT!!!!

I'll post more soon!

God bless!

Cy

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Good First Day...

My favorite German is here!

hehehe So my favorite client arrived the other day and we started work. It's not the actual start but these are just the polishing sessions. I usually do my tracks prior to his arrival then he flies in to finalize everything. I love my job. 

What I really like about the whole thing aside from the work is the experience. I learn A LOT from him and over the years that I've done work for him, he has added to my knowledge big time and I really look up to him. Imagine a guy who has gone all over the world and can say that he's recorded in most studios around Europe even Abbey Road! It's an even a bigger blessing that he continually chooses me for his projects. It's really God's favor. 

I enjoy even the stories of his experiences and the cultural differences that makes his work ethic very professional. If he doesn't like what I did, he says it straight to me. No beating around the bush. It's fun! hehe

We finished a smooth first day and I'm looking forward to the others. It's the last stretch as I mentioned in my previous blogs and it's gonna be great!

Thank you, Lord for this.

Cy

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The Circle of Life

Took these shots one saturday morning coz the sound they were making woke me up. Akala ko kung ano...

If you haven't figured it out, it's a house lizard that caught a cockroach as big as itself slowly draining the strength of the roach till it gave up after a few hours and the lizard had a go at its meal :) I was literally cheering the lizard on from stepping up from mosquitos to roaches. hehe The lizard would just keep still and the reason I woke up from their sound was coz once the lizard feels the roach moving, it shakes its head shaking the whole roach until it stops then it just went on and on till the meal :)

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The Final Stretch...

I'm so glad to have finally reached the end of May. 

My biggest client annually is flying in and we're working on around 30 tunes and I can finally breathe after and see my stress spots fade away after all these.

With that in mind, I'm lookin' forward to what I will be able to finish and work on after that project.

Gig in Lucena in May 28-29! Pretty excited for this.

June... oh june... I look forward to June since I'll be able to finish the new album for both myself and Lovecore! I'll also be launching the 1st episode for Take One, my youtube show! And for Reason users, the release of my Refill package (around end of June).

I CAN'T WAIT FOR JUNE... It'll be a culmination of everything I've worked on in so long. I'm just glad it's gonna be able to see the light of day. It's all because of God.

To God be the glory!

Cy

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Birthday Girl...

It was Bernice's birthday last May 16 and since John Mayer couldn't make it, we still had a blast at Mary Grace in Town Center with the family, future in laws, and nanay :) I can honestly say I gained so much weight after that fateful afternoon... :(

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United We Rock

With my music also focused on spreading God's good news, it is such honor to be part of a worship concert as Lovecore. We're playing our tunes hoping to touch peoples lives that they may tune in to the grace and mercies of our Lord. We are instruments to share His love and that's why my music exists.

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Rockin It with Bituin Escalante

I'll be posting the videos in the coming weeks. Too busy to wait for video uploads for now so we have to make do with these. 

These were taken during my show in Boni High Street with the awesome Bituin Escalante. I did remixes of Broadway songs and she sang over 'em and rocked the night. She really put her own stamp on the songs. I'm mighty proud to have shared the stage with her. She was crazy... talent-wise and humor-wise! Check the videos once their up! laughtrip! Well, you'll see it in the wacky parts of the photos anyway hehe

Enjoy!

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Grabbing Chances...

It's my first time to be on a billboard and I'm mighty proud of it (even my mom!) hehe So I'm sharing these photos so that my folks and my grandma can see it where they are right now haha And to share it with the world of course :) Who knows when I'll have my own billboard again right? So, I'm grabbing this chance while it's there. Really happy for this. Mababaw ako eh hehe

The billboard/ads can be found in Bonifacio Global City. The billboard itself is near I.S. :) weeee!

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The Little Things From God

I'm just amazed at how God works through the little things. I won't go into the details but I guess a basic example is finding parking closer to the mall (quickly) on a full night. 

I'd like to create that awareness to whoever reads this to at least be mindful on how God moves in the little things. You'll be amazed at how those things you thought were impossible or difficult, would suddenly work to your favor. As I said, don't mind the big things first but look at the little things He does for you.

If God can work through the tiny details and takes time to bring changes in your life in the smallest of things, imagine how great it will be once He touches the big events or moments in your life that really matter.

God wants heaven on Earth for us and I believe that when He starts with the small things in your life, the big things are on its way.

He loves you more than you'll ever know or understand.

Believe.

Cy

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Show for Adidas Originals

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Here're the photos from a gig I did for Adidas Originals. This was done with Beatbox Philippines and I did a remix of the Imperial March tune from Star Wars and we did this as a group of starship troopers marched across the venue.

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