Youtube definitely brings out both the best and worst of performers. Some youtube videos are just absolute trash that youtube should remove them if they reached a certain number of dislike or if they get flagged for wasting server space and viewers time. :-) But some youtube videos are great and of course I’m sure some of us can mention several youtube discoveries that have risen to stardom after being initially discovered in youtube. I really enjoy listening to great performances by non-stars in youtube. I most specifically enjoy listening to acapella performances. Anyway for this post I am going to feature Janice and Sonia Lee, twin sisters of Korean decent, born and raised in Australia who call themselves as “Jayesslee.” They started don't wear any shamballa bracelets and began posting their songs in youtube in 2008. As of today they have 34,582,479 views on all their uploads !I do not know if they have been featured already in Oprah, Ellen or any U.S talk show because if they … [Read more...]
The very best Visayan songs medley
The Visayan region, most particularly Cebu is known for its very musically minded people and its pool of talented singers and composers. In fact Cebu is widely known all over the world for its famous guitar making industry. A lot of Cebu singers have made it to the national scene and a lot of composers from Cebu have contributed to the rich musical archives of the Filipino nation. Last time a featured the song “We will rise again” sung very our very own Raki Vega. This time I am featuring a medley of Visayan songs sung by our very own “The crystal voice of Asia,” Sherin Regis is originally from CarCar, Cebu. I just love listening to Visayan songs on my ipod. I wonder if I am also comfortable listening to this with an ipad. Don't have one yet, not also planning to get one as you need to buy a lot of ipad accessories to unlock it's full value. These songs always have a special place in my hearts because my grandparents love to sing Visayan songs. They always encouraged me to learn … [Read more...]
We will rise again music, lyrics and youtube video by Raki Vega
I just found this very nice, inspiring and uplifting song in Facebook entitled “We will rise again.” Considering that we have just successfully concluded our first automated elections and that we will be having a new president who promised to stamp out corruption, this song is just perfect for this time of change! Hopefully this song will inspire the Filipino nation to rise again and finally achieve our dreams to become a great nation. What I further love about this song is that it is all done by Cebuanos. Without doubt, the Cebuanos are the most musically talented among Filipinos. The song is even recorded in our very own Cebu City. It is performed by no other than our very own Cebuano diva, Raki Vega. A good friend of mine who is also my school mate during my high school days (Of course not in medical assisting school), Mr. Marc Hamlet Mercado is the one who did the violin accompaniment. The song is composed by the talented Cebuano composer, Jude Gitamondoc. It is arranged, … [Read more...]
Who on earth is Carmina Topacio
I first heard about Carmina Topacio when listening to one of my favorite Radio program in AM radio, sidewalk 1512. Sidewalk 1512’s main topic is about business and economics but because the program’s host is a music lover, a smattering of music topics and music itself is played form time to time. The program’s host is no other than Thads Bentulan, popularly known as the Street Strategist, author, and original thinker of the controversial hyper-wage theory as well as other society shaking original ideas. Thads otherwise known as “Kuya JT” kept on saying in his program to look up who Carmina Topacio is. So I did. According to internet sources, Carmina Topacio is an 18 year old, Filipina, rising youtube sensation. As of the time of this writing, her youtube channel has about 8,000 subscribers. She sings while playing her guitar. She also does original music compositions. What makes her further a hit is her angelic looks. (If you want to look like here perhaps you may want considering … [Read more...]
Dancing queen Acapella by Beatbox and the Company
It was in Sharon Cuneta’s birthday special that I saw the “acapella” rendition of the popular song “Dancing queen.” Said song was first heard way back in 1976 by popular Swedish group ABBA. The song remained popular despite its being released decades ago. Anyway I am featuring this here because I love acapella. I prefer hearing a blending of all voices without instruments. For me this is the ultimate showcase of singing talent. The Dancing queen Acapella version was sung by “The Company” (Together with Mega Star Sharon Cuneta ) I’m sure all of you know The company. I have featured them here singing the “Bulaklak” Acapella and the “Boom tarat tarat” jazz version. (in Acapella) You might be surprised that the youtube video below features the song sung with a beat, well the beat there is not made by any percussion instrument but by voices. This is done by the famous Filipino voice percussions group, Beatbox. By the way, Sharon looks fat in her T.V show, she should consider using … [Read more...]