How about having a disclaimer for a start… Well, I have noticed that writing is really more of inspiration to me. I need to be motivated to come up with a composition. And most of the time, my depression and tragedy set the mood for me to do it. Lately, I have been making up these beautiful choices that led me to be happy and contented. Sometimes, we just need to know that we made a nice deal for ourselves despite the outcome and we just have to be pleased with it.
Life isn’t perfect. I’ve learned to accept that fact and embrace fully. I’ve set my mind to be contented with what I have.
Sometimes, I just feel that life’s too boring; my days are becoming so predictable. Fun is so much to be hoped for.
But I guess I still have plenty of reasons to be happy, too. Well, I don’t really need to pinpoint one by one the major reasons, why I am. Because the truth is, there’s really no list or whatsoever. I just know that I need to be thankful of the nice things that happened in my life and the chance of journeying it in the most perfect way I believe I can.
Life’s simply amazing… It’s how you actually chose it to be. God gave us life for us to make most out of it. There’s no might have been and could have been. Live life according to what you want it to be, and believe in God and everything will follow.
This is the beautiful awakening, and I hope you’ll have yours, too.
With this post I am also sharing Stacie Orrico’s Beautiful Awakening. Hope you like it!
I know I’ve been wrong before but I’ve also been right.
I know that I’m feeling unsure today but who aren’t?
I’ve always been overcritical when all I need is to enjoy.
I’m afraid but I can’t stop myself from testing the water.
I’ve agreed but I want something else.
I’m tight but I get excited easily.
A summary in macro of what I have in my mind right now.
The first time I’ve heard the song “Just Say Yes” by Snow Patrol, I’ve felt that something smacked right through my heart. The song’s applicability to me is more on the subject rather than a specific person.
It is as if Love is trying to enlighten me, it is tired of telling me that I should trust it again. That I should loosen up and enjoy every moment that I have.
I want to do that but I’m just having a little issue inside of me.
And I think I’m just complicated!
Anyway, I’d like to share the link of the song and the lyrics as well.
Just Say Yes
I’m running out of ways to make you see
I want you to stay here beside me
I won’t be ok and I won’t pretend I am
So just tell me today and take my hand
Please take my hand
Please take my hand
Just say yes, just say there’s nothing holding you back
It’s not a test, nor a trick of the mind
Only love
It’s so simple and you know it is
You know it is, yeah
We can’t be to and fro like this
All our lives
You’re the only way to me
The path is clear
What do I have to say to you
For Gods sake, dear
For Gods sake, dear
For Gods sake, dear
For Gods sake, dear
For Gods sake, dear
Just say yes, just say there’s nothing holding you back
It’s not a test, nor a trick of the mind
Only love
Just say yes, coz Im aching and I know you are too
For the touch of your warm skin
As I breathe you in
I can feel your heart beat through my shirt
This was all I wanted, all I want
Its all I want
Its all I want
Its all I want
Its all I want
Just say yes, just say there’s nothing holding you back
It’s not a test, nor a trick of the mind
Only love
Just say yes, coz Im aching and I know you are too
For the touch of your warm skin
As I breathe you in
If you are having a bad day and you’re tired of singing Daniel Powter’s Bad Day, I am recommending you this show. Glee is one hell of fun and hilarious show.
From one character to another, you’d surely go crazy over them.
I love the demented characters of course. First there is Sue, who’s so jaded and wants to be the center of attention. And of course, there’s Will’s wife Terri who’s selfish and self-centered and Emma who’s almost mistaken as insane for being too obsessive.
But that’s just the start of the countless reasons why you’ll get addicted to it.
The casts’ talents would really be the major reason. The ensemble’s showmanship in terms of dance, song and delivery is really superb.
Words wouldn’t be enough to describe how good this show is. Just picture this, I was supposed to do some work this week end but I wasn’t able to do this because I can’t seem to stop watching it.
Anyway, I liked Puck’s performance of the song Sweet Caroline by Neil Diamond, let’s say that I just didn’t expect that he has a good voice and I find it sexy. So, I’m just sharing this link.
Again, if you are in need of happy thoughts and temporary fix for happiness, Glee is a must-see show.
Where it began, I can’t begin to know when
But then I know it’s growing strong
Oh, wasn’t the spring, whooo
And spring became the summer
Who’d believe you’d come along
Hands, touching hands, reaching out
Touching me, touching you
Oh, sweet Caroline
Good times never seem so good
I’ve been inclined to believe it never would
And now I, I look at the night, whooo
And it don’t seem so lonely
We fill it up with only two, oh
And when I hurt
Hurting runs off my shoulder
How can I hurt when holding you
Oh, one, touching one, reaching out
Touching me, touching you
Oh, sweet Caroline
Good times never seem so good
Oh I’ve been inclined to believe it never would
Ohhh, sweet Caroline, good times never seem so good
I was supposed to watch Duncan Sheik last February in San Francisco perform his work from the play Spring Awakening. Unfortunately, I just arrived 2 days away from the performance and my schedule didn’t permit me to see the show. I felt bad about that because I am a big fan and I really wanted to see him on stage again.
That’s why when I saw from a friend’s tweet that there’ll be a Philippine production of the award-winning play, I immediately convinced my friends to watch it with me. I even called the production (Atlantis) and asked if Duncan will be coming over and what play date would it be then. I even offered financial help just to ensure that he’ll make it to one of the play dates but unfortunately, there’s a conflict on his schedule.
Lo and Behold, I was able to buy orchestra seats of which I believe wasn’t a smart idea since the play was held at Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium in RCBC Plaza. If I only knew that it was relatively small place I could have gotten a ticket 3 back rows away from our purchased seats.
But prior to watching it last October 11, the show was cancelled twice. We were to watch it originally last September 26th when it was cancelled due to the storm Ondoy and was rescheduled but was called off again due to super typhoon Pepeng last October 3rd.
And as they say all’s well that end’s well.
Now, I’m ready to do my review.
The play opened with Wendla (female lead) singing “Mama Who Bore Me” and I instantly loved her. I think the actress sang better than the one from the original cast as I have heard it through the soundtrack. But it isn’t just the thing that I liked from the opening, the part where she asked and forced her mother to explain where do babies come from really cracked me up. Her mother’s reply to it was this, “to conceive a child a woman must love her husband with all of her heart”. The delivery was perfect!
Prior to watching the play, I have already expected that the tone of the play is quite serious and exploratory. But I was wrong not to think that the plot can also be comedic and hilarious.
Another proof of this observation is right after the dramatic scenes from the funeral of Moritz and Melchior’s expulsion from school, a comedy-relief scene followed immediately, where Hanschen was just sharing his thoughts about life to his classmate Ernst that ended up with him seducing the latter. What cracked me up isn’t the fact about the gay relationship but the song that was played which is “The Word of Your Body Reprise”. It is the reprise version of the so-called love song of the main characters Wendla and Melchior.
I strongly believe that it’s effective to do a comic approach on serious matters. The method that Frank Wedekind used to send the message is clever. Another example is the reprise of the first song that showed the young girls’ frustration over the lack of knowledge presented to them. And it was orchestrated in a very unconventional approach, this time with a more serious tone coupled in an alternative rock melody with a freestyle dance moves that at times look silly and funny but will totally catch your attention.
The theme was really heavy, it talked about issues on education and what is being offered to the children, the lack of presentation of facts, and the overly conservative feel of joining boys and girls in one institution and of course, the adolescent’s yearning for the truth about life. The play was dominantly serious but comical. And I liked it that way. Besides, as part of the audience, the reason why I wanted to watch a performance is to be entertained and the least is to be bored and unsatisfied.
Looking at the stage design before the start, I’ve find it too simple but it didn’t stop the audience to feel and imagine where the scene is during the play. Besides the play can stand alone and capitalize on the good plot. No need to be extravagantly designed.
Though one thing that can still be improved is Nicco Manalo’s performance who played as Moritz. His performance as an actor was fine and convincing but there were times that he went flat and unfortunately he got most of the rock alternative sound parts of the play that I think wasn’t given a total justice. There were even at least three times that I’ve thought he’d run out of breathe and wish that I can help him out.
But that didn’t ruin the experience especially with Nar Cabrico’s powerful voice which is for me is the best among the male actors. Male lead Joaquin Valdes’ performance was also superb. Loved his dance moves during the “Totally Fucked” act and I’ve felt his sadness and feelings with his rendition of “Left Behind”. Emotions are pouring as you could see it in his eyes.
Aside from the wonderful interpretation of female lead Kelly Lati, I also liked Bea Garcia who played Ilse. Her voice was really strong and you could feel her angriness when she sang her part on “The Dark I Know Well” and I had goose bumps when she opened the very beautiful “The Song of Purple Summer”.
Over-all I’m more than satisfied, watching this show and it made me think of watching the actual play in Broadway. I really love how Frank made the playwright and the collaboration of Steve Sater and Duncan Sheik was truly genius. The orchestration and score was really superb. Hope I didn’t sound too biased since I’m a big Duncan Sheik fan but I may really say that this is one show that you shouldn’t miss. Despite the heavy theme, there’s a promise of new tomorrow. Ending it with “The Song of Purple Summer” was really perfect. With the amount of drama about life as it was discussed and a reminder to the audience that there’s always hope that we can cling into will truly uplift you at the end of the show.
The Philippine production even ended it with a bang as they re-performed by favorite act from the show which is the “Totally Fucked” song. I’ve searched for videos of the song and I’ve found one from the original cast as they were touring UCLA and another rendition by a high school thespian which is truly worth watching. Hope you’ll like this song.
There’s a new song that I’m addicted to and it’s another heart breaking song. I don’t know what’s with the sad songs and it usually lures me to liking it. Maybe, it’s the natural drama that’s functioning. I actually hate the concept of letting the pain remain if that’s the only way for someone to be with his love again. I just find it very silly. So, it may not be the reason. I’m blaming the drama and I think that’s it.
This new song of Alicia Keys is really heart breaking and it is a song that I can totally relate to with. You see, I’m someone who isn’t attached to the material world and power. I’ve always wanted to be grounded. For me, family and friends come first. Being a millionaire or rich isn’t a priority. The concept of properties and investments make me lazy and sleepy. I find it non-essential. This is just me.
So when I heard this song, and finally got the chance to read the lyrics, I felt that it is as if this song was meant for me. This is what I have always believed in. Yes, I’ve always believed that there’s no more important thing than love. On the pragmatic side, of course, there’s no contention about that we have to secure for our future but not to the extent that you’d sacrifice everything and especially love.
Without love success is nothing. You’d just find yourself on the top looking down but unhappy. Unless if you’re Scrooge.
Anyway, here’s the link of the song and lyrics. Hope you like it too!
Doesn’t Mean Anything
Used to dream of being a millionaire, without a care
But if I’m seeing my dreams and you aren’t there
’cause it’s over
that just wont be fair
darling,
rather be a poor woman living on the street,
no food to eat,
cause I don’t want nobody if I have to cry.
‘cause it’s over
when you said goodbye!
All at once…
I had it all
but
it doesn’t mean anything
now that you’re gone
from above seems I had it all
but it doesn’t mean anything
since you’re gone
now I see myself through different eyes,
it’s no surprise!
Being alone will make you realize
when it’s over!
All in love is fair I shoulda been there, I shoulda been there, I shoulda shoulda.
all at once…
I had it all
but
it doesn’t mean anything
now that you’re gone
from above seems I had it all
but it doesn’t mean anything
since you’re gone
I know I pushed you away
What can I do that would save our love
Take these material things
They don’t mean nothing
Its you that I want
All at once…
I had it all
But it doesn’t mean anything
Now that you’re gone
From above,
Seems I had it all
But it doesn’t mean anything
since you’re gone
All at once…
I had it all
But it doesn’t mean anything
Now that you’re gone
From above,
Seems I had it all
But it doesn’t mean anything
since you’re gone
