Friday, January 25, 2013

In Search of Reigne: The Book

Tomorrow is my rest day and I am having a fun time listening to Regine songs then suddenly, a friend asked me about the "Reigne Coffee Table Book" and I was like, "Ok let me check.. I am a bit busy lately that I never knew there is something new about the Songbird."

And of course as a Reginian, I must check on this one.. So browsing on the net, it was actually named after the 11th studio album of Regine that was “Reigne” and this was the album that one of my favourite songs “To Reach You” came into life. J

Reigne, was certified triple platinum by the Philippine Association of the Record Industry.
This also became the signature perfume for Bench that I first bought when I was just a college student heheh.. Well about the album’s description:

“The album also released a limited specially packaged long box edition that includes limited edition 14-carat gold Reigne necklace, exclusive song lyric booklet and full size photos taken by Jun de Leon which is not available on the regular edition”
                                                                                                                                                       http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reigne

Now, Regine collaborated with the photographer Jun De Leon, three years after the successful release of Reigne and decided to make a coffee table book that features 200 pages of Velasquez’ photos taken by De Leon after working with her for five years..

Will look for this one tomorrow.. Break a Leg.. :)
As for the coffee table books description:

“The coffee book comes in a special gift box that includes an EP CD with songs The First Time I Ever Saw Your Face and Misty Glass Window. It was released by Viva Foundation ForThe Arts.”                           http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reigne

 Wow.. This is a great art and history for the Reginians.. I wish I could find one tomorrow at the mall.. Break a leg.. J


Playful Soprano

Monday, January 21, 2013

A Day with My Best Friend :)


My Bestfriend at Almon Marina

I want to dedicate this to my bestfriend Marose, thank you for loving and supporting me all through out our lasting friendship..

A day is best spent with that someone that will always love you for who you are.. No buts, No ifs..

Our friendship matters most.. :)

Being so stressed at work everyday, I decided to ask my bestfriend Marose to come eat with me at Almon Marina, SM Megamall one Friday. I personally like eating here but of course I also want to share with you our experience eating here together.. J

For the menu, you may view their Almon Marina - Menu.

The Entrance is not that good, but the
food is what we came here for.. :)
The façade looks simple with the menu shown at the entrance.

Colorful presentation of what's cooking.
Reserved seat in the house.. :)
The food are well placed and cooked, same as the facilities, going here is a bit relaxing since they play songs that really fits the venue. There are also reservations for those who want to hold small lunch, dinner or meetings.

There are meals displayed at the counter for convenience.
An Old Brick House Style. :)
Hehe my order please.. :)
Things I don't like the place is that cashier who does not know how to serve with a smile to Filipinos.. :( Same goes to the crews whom you can't understand what they are telling you if they come near your table.

Seafoods galore.. Too bad, I am allergic.. :(
Desserts for your sweet tooth.. :)
After an encounter with that cashier, we now got our orders ready, and of course since I already love the food, I asked my bestfriend how's the taste. She also felt the same and loved it as this is her first time to eat here.. Feel so happy that time because we both love to eat together.. :)

Let me  guess, you are happy Marose? Right?
Her order is Roast Chicken with Macaroni Salad, Php 175.00
Going out to eat with your bestfriend or even your family is a great deal, and for me, it is the best stress reliever, at the same time a good time to have your self a break from the tires of the world - something I usually feel during weekdays. :)


For me, a heavy meal because I felt so hungry that time..
2 Pasta, 1 Roast Chicken and Garlic Bread, Php 225.00
Going out with my bestfriend really feels relaxing
and it shows.. :)
Guess what, that was the time when I bought my "R2K" and "Covers 2" CD, I just got some money lately that is why I am able to buy Regine's CD's. And what will you expect, my bestfriend also love the Asia's Songbird.. :)

Hehe.. :) Perhaps she loves Regine more than I do..
But naaa.. I love her more.. :)
If only Regine can eat with us here.. Sighhh.. :)

The Hobbit is.. Handsome.. :P

Of course, what would be the next thing to do with your bestfriend? Watch movie!! :)
I happen to note that we missed the premier night of the The Hobbit last December 13, 2012, we were able to watch it last January 28, 2013.. Where have we been? :)

Tickets for the movie, we watched it at SM Megamall.
Well, sort of a brief background, it is an epic fantasy adventure (I like these kinds of films) directed by Peter Jackson, this movie is also the prequel to his Lord of the Rings Film Trilogy. And since I did not read recent reviews about the movie, I was surprised that it also got a part two hahaha.. :) So we better watch out for it.. I will surely watch this one.

Well actually, one of my weirdest dreams is to become a
Wizard.. :) 
I am not quite sure about my bestfriend's heheh..
Watching the film makes me wonder, is there really a place like this that is very peaceful, something that could really release all the burden that I am carrying in this world. So sorry but I feel very stressed with my work lately so even with the movie I can feel that I need that place badly.. :) I became very eager to think about my wildest dream - to become a Wizard.. :)

The day ended as we go home tired but happy knowing that we are very free to do what we want and we are doing it together.. :)

I always love my BFF Marose.. :)


Playful Soprano

Want some Foursome?

STARMEDIA ENTERTAINMENT and GMA present The Asia’s Songbird, together with Pops, Martin and Ogie, in their upcoming concert entitled, “Foursome” this February 14, Thursday, 8pm at the MOA Arena, Pasay City.

It got a cute or should i say matured title and it also feels great that Filipino artists such as these four got this passionate heart to provide Filipinos with world class concert experience.  Though there are performing acts that will be staged on the MOA Arena this Valentine’s Day, I will still go to this concert, I always love being amazed by the Asia's Songbird. J





For the tickets, please call SM TICKETS at +632 470-2222. Tickets are available at all SM Ticket Dept Store.

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Playful Soprano


Friday, January 18, 2013

Silver Rewind on GMA, January 27!

Be enchanted and amazed once more as the Asia’s Songbird belts higher and shows us how a concert should be done this January 27, Sunday 10:30PM on GMA’s SNBO. Don't miss this chance and sing with her. :)

Belting on the air, Regine's trademark and one of the
highlight of her Silver Rewind Concert.
 




Playful Soprano

Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Les Miserables Showing Today


After the cancellation of the most anticipated epic drama Les Miserables last January 9, due to technical difficulties, its premier night will be tonight January 16 at major cinemas in the Philippines.





I am not quite sure if I will be able to come tonight for the last full show since I am having a hard time with my work lately, so I will watch it over the weekend.


Main Cast: 

Hugh Jackman - Jean Valjean
Russell Crowe - Inspector Javert
Anne Hathaway - Fantine
Amanda Seyfried - Cosette
Eddie Redmayne - Marius Pontmercy
Samantha Barks - Éponine
Sacha Baron Cohen - Thénardier
Helena Bonham Carter - Madame Thénardier
Aaron Tveit - Enjolras
Daniel Huttlestone - Gavroche

Directed by: 
Tom Hooper



Playful Soprano

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Silver Rewind: Staging an Icon of Humility and Never Fading Talent

"Simply amazing.."


There is always a time in our lives that we believe things are meant to be, or things can never be same again. This thinking actually bothered me personally, which I believe some other Reginians also felt, as we came back to the MOA Arena last January 5 to see if the Asia's Songbird will maintain her status as the ultimate belter and diva and be true to her promise that as she gets better, she will show how it should be done. 
Lifted fabulously in the middle of her opening number.


Just to share, for those who did not know yet, last November 16, a different Regine came out of the stage, tired, unwell, can't sing well and a bit dizzy as I observed. I became so heart broken that I cried so hard on my ex's (hahaha) shoulders, because the whole Regination was not ready for that, and what made me wept more was the song "Dance With My Father" that she sang during her primetime hit "Diva,"


Hindi ko talaga maintindihan yung feelings ko after that concert, Kenneth and I deliberate on what happened and what could have happened if she did not get that freaking virus. Basta pag uwi ko, ayun, pak! Naiyak nalang ako na akala mo iniwanan na ng buong pamilya ko.. :) Actually, as a fan, the feeling is odd eh, pero wala naman ako talagang magawa kasi she got sick, so she cannot sing, I can bet na kung hindi virus yung tumama sa kanya at namalat lang sya for sure makaka pag perform talaga sya eh.. 

Intense diba? :)


And here comes January 5, from time to time, updates on Regine's Facebook Fan Page keep on coming and I can really say na parang there will be a really big event, because people from as far as Cebu and other provinces will come to watch.


Since we still do not know the best seat around, we decided to have Upperbox 420 Rows 12 and 13, on the pic, maaga pa masyado kaya parang konti pa lang ang tao. We came early though our seats are reserved, haha excited lang kasi talaga..


Common observation: The MOA Arena was then filled with all sorts of homo's, the Crossdressers, the Bisexes, the Closets, and many more, then I realized, parang mga sirenang nagsi ahunan nga talaga ang sangkabaklaan sa Manila Bay, pero in fairness talaga kay Regine, hindi nilangaw ang concert! I also appreciate some families, some got their children with them and some are the boyfriends-girlfriends who admired her. There was also this guy whom I think treated his mother and auntie on that event, which made me think, "I also want my mama to witness this kind of talent for sure she will appreciate it."

A fresh and relaxed Songbird came out to perform during the 
re staging of  Silver..Rewind.. Source: Qritiko


That night was very different when we first saw her on stage last November 16, very fresh ang make up and her voice is back to a bit normal, kasi she knows and we know, she could have done it a quite better, something more we deserve. Her opening number was astounding, a Shine/Where Have You Been mash up took us breathless thinking that she might fail again, but guess what, naloka ako sa mga high notes niya at the very start of the concert.

The Songbird "Owned" Sirena that night and gave it a
hit that we  will always remember.


There was no dull moment, and all performances were very powerful and energetic. Strong medleys and passionate songs came out from the Songbird that made the crowd go crazy over her, but I can really feel that there is this deep passion that she wanted to convey and she wanted us to enjoy the night and be enchanted by her beautiful voice. And I never expected that she will guest Gloc-9 na very much alive ang peg that night as he shared the stage with the Songbird.

From Harness on her R2K concert to fine cloth on her concert as she
gives another powerful rendition to the song "On the Wings of Love"
themesong of the Regination.

Seems like the highlight of the concert was the lift Regine had when she sang On the Wings of Love, this has been one of the best songs that first comes into our minds when her name is mentioned anywhere, same as her wonderful rendition of Pangako, Dadalhin, Pangarap ko ang Ibigin Ka to name some. I also liked how Mr. C prepared several medleys for the said event.

Regine with his father Mang Gerry during her early days.


Another thing that I came to notice is how Regine is deeply attached to his parents that she never feared losing her voice while singing and crying at the same time, if she has to sing for his father. To this moment I can  still remember how my tears fell down unexpectedly as we listened to her heart felt rendition of God Gave Me You and Leader of the Band. She really loves her papa so much.


It also very obvious that Regine is not insecure with the present generation of singers, since hindi sya nakikipag sapawan sa kahit sino pa na maka duet nya, kaya nga I don't like her singing with others kasi sya talaga ang nag gigive way haha.. To quote Kuh: "Kahit naman malakas boses ni Regine never syang nanapaw." It was a dream come true to see Jaya and Regine on stage talaga kaya hindi ko pinalagpas when she sang with her and her guests Diva and Rachelle Ann.

Funny Jaya as she pretend that she could not hit the high notes of
the song And I Am Telling You, I'm not Going.


A real fan of Regine, I can conclude that during the concert she was relaxed and very excited to perform for us, she also loves what she is doing and she never gives false hopes that she can never be the same again, after a storm she will rise and bring the beat in, as per Raul Mitra, "Ma Pride yang si Regine eh, hindi yan makokontento hangga't alam nyang hindi pa perfect." 


Nothing compares to the humble and  very successful artist that is Regine, a lesson from her life is very clear, humility, a deep, true love for our parents and hard work will always bring us to success.

Happy and in love, Regine with her husband Ogie singing
Hanggang Ngayon.

Regine got everything, a loving husband, a cute baby boy, a very supportive parents and the fortune, but what she is doing now is still a part of what God planned for her, to be a great yet down to earth singer, whose inspiration still stretches to the younger generation. Though she got all she can ask for, I think Regine always got the heart to give the voice we loved as I believe we are her second family - her fans. :)


Regine on a very elegant gown as she sings
You Are My Song and You'll Never Walk Alone.

**Thanks PEP.com and Kaumi for the pics. :)


 Playful Soprano

Monday, January 14, 2013

Welcome to Our Blog. :)


Happy New Year Everyone.. :)


Would like to start the year with a new hobby, blogging.. :) We are reluctant at first but then decided to do it so we can share insights with the world. We are two hard working young professionals that decided to create this blog on every topic our eyes could lay on - I think we both love criticizing in a constructive way. Hope you enjoy as we present to you topics that is timely and sometimes just simple and funny. :) 




It's Kenneth and yours truly.. Saying hello and enjoy our blog.


Distress yourself with the hustle of everyday life by reading some fun articles and stories on our encounter with God's blessing called Life.. We will feature some of our life's experiences here and also our dearly beloved Songbird - Regine Velasquez.



"Fantasy.." The Album we always wanted to buy when we were just students..



Please feel free to leave your comments and we appreciate the efforts in checking us every now and then.


Thank you and may God bless you more. :)



Playful Soprano