more and more and more tough hits

It starts In The Navy then ends with a poem...

Pano kaya naging kanta yun? hehe

Definitely, the best of what this band done... Alam ko marami, pero eto, grabe, kumpleto eh! 18 minutes of full laugh and fun. =) From OPM hits tapos, yun mga love classics, at siyempre my favorite part, yun dalawang poems!!! Sa sobrang fave ko dun sa dalawang poems, eh may tig isang post sila sa FB. hehe

Yun ang classic na banat ng TVJ.. =)

I can't believe na 18 mins plus yun, sa sobrang daming kanta na iniba nila.. Grabe yun trip nila ng panahon na yun.. Way above, and way ahead of time.. Definitely, recommended.. Kahit yun in the navy na banat nila, ayos na eh.

Tapos yun part na kala mo original yun kakantahin nila pero biglang banat ng iba.. Grabe. hehe Like yun Anak at evergreen..

I can't imagine pano nila naisip yun, at actually, di na nila revive yun kantang to kahit yun 4.. They did some dati sa EB pero kaunti lang.. Pano kasi mas sikat talaga yun VST..

Pero for me, mas trip ko yun TVJ, tough hits!!! =)

Masaya, kwela at kakatuwa, sometimes when I listen to them, parang wala yun problema mo at pang chaser kung baga. Pawalang tama sa buhay..

Wala na silang kaparis, kahit the other bands today who are trying to like them or funny like them.. Sorry, failed attempt.

But good for them, at least they tried..

Importante, the trio defined laughter and music comes really together.. Better. =)

"Winawasak namin ang mga awit!!!"

Sgt. Pepe

Alam ko na sila ay mahilig kina Elvis at malamang sa Beatles.. Kasi marami silang iniba na kanta, like Beatles Dept. for example, kahit isang kanta yun pero in that song, maraming short songs all about Beatles. Kaya nga Beatles Dept di ba.. hehe

Me? Nah, you will be surprised that I am not their fan simply because, well, it's not in my era when I listened to music. I can appreciate siguro pero not in my playlist but indeed, they are pioneers of music whether kung pop, rock or simply, bands are bands today dahil naman sa kanila di ba? =)

Then ayun, kala ko yun Beatles dept ang the best na ginawa nila for well, Beatles.. Hindi pala. hehe

Actually, I don't know the Sgt. Pepper's lonely hearts club band album or even listen to it, pero alam ko may mga hits sila from that album and.. Mukhang may mga kinuha talaga sila dito, galing talaga ng mga mokong. hehe

Ang gusto ko track ginawa nila is yun When I'm Sixty - Four saka yun long and winding road, panalo eh!!! Kahit maiksi, it was fun and quite naughty. hehe Grabe tapos yun ibang kanta nila, di ko inakala, na kinuha sa beatles kasi bagay talaga yun pag lagay nun lyrics dun sa original melody.. Kaya this one tops the other 3 kasi feeling ko, medyo nageffort sila dito ha.. Di madali ibahin yun kanta tapos kalabasan, ayos din.. Kahit di naman orig, pinoy naman ang dating! =)

Talong at Bagoong, ang ulam namin ngayon.. =)

Yun pinaka fave ko kanta galing sa kanila, di ko alam kung kanta talaga o nagkalat lang eh. hahaha Pero the best!!!

Boltes V

Siyempre we all know Voltes V is one of the fave anime favorites. Tanong mo pa si Kuya Allan, which well, wayback Marcos days, it was a childhood staple, an awaited fantasy form for kids.. A way that kids at that time imagined how to be a hero driving a big bad mecha/robot!!!

Ako naman, yes, one of the fave din, but not my really fave.. Mas gusto ko yun isang fave anime but I'll reveal that later.. hehe

Sikat naman yun anime due to yun robot of course, the famous and dramatic 3 brothers, the cowboy and simple Jane tapos yun dub din, kakatuwa from english and ayun tagalog.. Tapos ang nagpasikat pa eh yun opening song!!!

Akalain mo, when it was released, yes it was orig japanese then dubbed english then I don't know kung may tagalog pa nun. hehe Ang alam ko kinanta nila Brod Pete sa bubble gang. haha

Until now, I did not understand the song, which is why I want to learn nihonggo in the sense of knowing japan better.. Without the help of subs of course..

One day, while I am listening to TVJ albums, akalain mo, pati eto pinatos nila!! hehe

Yun rhythm, kopya nila tapos kahit yun mood nun kanta, kala mo pang intro talaga ng Voltes V. hehe Kaso sa lyrics na nagkaiba at yes, panalo ang lyrics.. Loko loko din sila, lahat ng space characters di naman lahat basta nasabi nila sa kanta.. Basta masabi lang sa kanta.. Grabe. Great piece of listening wonder.. A fun song. hehe Kahit si Ultraman nasama, grabe na eh..

May pagka double meaning din, di naman yun buong kanta, basta may part dun, grabe.. hehe

Pero anyway, I love this song and indeed better than yun unang dalawa nasabi ko kasi malamang yun ginawa nila ang kanta, hype pa din ng Voltes V!!! =)

Volt out!!!

Naalala Ka

Rey Valera, one of the OPM's legendary balad dudes.. Even me, one of my fave ko yan, kinakanta ko yun mga songs niya sa karaoke ha!! hehe

All of his songs are simply pinoy romantic classic.. Malayo pa ang umaga, Maging sino ka man na laging kinakanta sa Music HS exams. hehe O even Ako Si Superman na favorite ko.. Pero isa pang song ang fave ko din, which the title itself, correct me if I'm wrong kung yun nga ang title. hehe

Tapos napakinggan ko yun take ng TVJ nila dito, grabe.. Funny as hell!! hehe

It talks about marriage tapos ayun pag tagal, nawawala na ang love.. In a funny way.. Halatang may ayaw sa biyenan si Joey.. Ayon dito sa kanta. hehe

Kay sarap daw ng bagong kasal,
puro sarap, kaunti lang ang hirap,
sarap, sarap, puro na lang sarap..
Paglipas ng taon, puro shut up!! hehe

Maiksi nga lang yun kanta, kahit yun epilogue, makulit din.. Mas nagustuhan ko to kaysa sa Iskul Bukol kasi pag love ang subject, bias na ko. =) Pero yun mga banat, kahit yun chorus, ayos eh.. Kakatuwa..

Di ko lang alam kung nagustusan ni Rey Valera yun kanta. hehe

Kahit yun background ng kanta and yun sounds, kuhang kuha eh, iba lang yun lyrics.. hehe I remember, parang nagvicor si Rey Valera so malamang walang problem yun TVJ to get the rights of the song. hehe

Mabuhay ang bagong kasal!! Mabuhay!!! Ay... =)

Kay sarap ng ikinakasal
Araw't gabi di naghihiwalay
Subalit paglipas ng isang taon,
Isang halik na lang, isang taon..

Iskul Bukol

Parokya ni Edgar, Kamikazee, even Erasherheads have well some songs they revived tapos ayun, medyo iniba.. Lalo na yun Parokya na marami silang novelty rock songs or nakakatawang kanta, like Ordertaker, or Buloy.. Kamikazee, marami halos din, kahit revival ok sila, or originals like tsinelas..

But for this band, for me, one of the my favorite.. You know VST and Co. were a great band, lalo na siyempre, from disco hits to love song hits, pero siyempre mas kilala silang dominating in disco or OPM hits..

Little know by many, or even me, they have a second band na sila din.. TVJ is the name at for me, yun mas ok!!! Siyempre kasi nakakatawa talaga at mga banat eh talagang panalo, some of there jokes, are timeless.. Grabe.. =)

Sila ata nagpioneer na ibahin yun mga kanta, lalo na yun ibang OPM hits.. Grabe kahit international hits from Elvis, Beatles at iba pa, kahit oldies, di nila pinalampas!!! Narealize ko na mas masaya silang pakinggan, kaysa sa VST, di naman sa mas magaling pero iba eh..

Mas masaya at grabe.. Timeless talaga, kaya namana siguro ng Parokya or Kamikazee yun style nila sa kanila.. They heard all their 6 volumes of wackyness and fun ng mga kanta ng grupong to.. Grabe, legendary.. Lupit.. From Tito's simplistic voice na pang oldies, at Vic na bossing na kahit dati na at siyempre soothing voice, and Joey na bagay na pangcomedy songs at feeling ko siya halos nag iba ng lyrics pero kasama din yun dalawa..

All of them, for me, one of the best pinoy bands ever!! =)

At ang unang nila ginoyo, english songs pero wag ka, yun mga VST songs din nila, di nakalampas.. hehe

Ah, wag na magtaka kung walang lyrics lahat kasi tinatamad na ko maghanap at please, download niyo na lang sila ha.. =) thanks!

I first heard this song siyempre, from their legendary show sa IBC, tungkol sa Escalera brothers and Victorio Ungasis adventures sa pagaaral sa Wanbol University.. Grabe, in the tune of Jailhouse Rock kung tama ko or mali, basta.. Pagnapangkinggan ang kanta, alam na Iskul Bukol na! hehe

It is Iskul Bukol, sa lyrics pa lang, talagang point out na mga kalokohan sa iskul, absent, gimikan, kalokohan.. Di lang sure ang pagpasa! hehe

Tapos yun epilogue na banat, grabe, ang gusto ko part dun..

Ma'am, may we go out?, tapos biglang Ma'am you may go out!!! Hahaha

Brownout, no classes!!! hehe

(Pero nun panahon ko, like GS years, peste, may pasok kami!!! May tutor pa na walang ilaw. hehe )

Panalo eh.. Kaya nakakatuwa siya tapos bagay pa show.. =) Comedy classic indeed..

Deflections

As of today, it is a simple day.. Day of reflecting, do simple things, some chores and checking some things.. Planning as well.

Well, shop operations today got smooth but not with the sales. =( But that's fine, it's better than low, than nothing.

As I reflected today, of course, I thought of things happened in the past and affected me..

I was hurt, some of them got hurt.. Maybe because of my laziness or shortcomings sometimes. But I will try to change that. Especially at these times, which as I said before, this is my turning point of my life. Besides, I want to straight this one out.. =)

Great I was get some good rest for the past few days and for this next few days, well, I'll be quite busy..

Definitely for the next 2 weeks.. It will be a hectic week! Pay this and that, deadlines to here and there.. And yes, to survive.. For my work and shop.. Geez, I wish I have a replicant. =)

Well, after that, it's all over and not meaning all the problems or struggles are over, I mean the short term problems. hehe

But for the past holy days, thanks to it, I felt energized, inspired and motivated to finish what I started.

To pursue my unfinished actions or plans.

To let go of the painful past and keep those happy memories and move forward..

To forgive..

To reinvent and push myself to whatever I can do to solve these problems..

To keep praying and surviving..

To live this life.. Fully..

To love, maybe.. Again..

To search myself? Geez, that's tiring already. hehe Nah, I don't think I need that in my life.. I just maybe ignored myself sometimes.

I realized that somewhere and it hits me just hard..

Reflections

Even today, they asked for some load.. Geez.. It never stops at least for a day.. =)

Anyway, I was able to sleep good today, get some rest and got some murmuring aside, I mean talking to myself. I do that everyday but for this time, I was really into just all alone and contemplating and reflect.. My life per se.

And of course, the importance of today which is Good Friday. I wondered, why they called it Good Friday.. Even today is the death of Jesus, which I feel, not really good.

However, what good is I believed that He died not only for our religion but the truth is, he died for all of us.. He did not select whom will be saved when he died but he did save us all. Despite we, are all sinners or radical or stubborn, he made one choice and he did this because he loves us all..

In return, of course, we need not to do the same. We need to do the same love he gave to us, to serve, proclaim Good news and yes, indeed love..

It is not easy to do it, especially we have a wide variety of liberty.. But well, in this life, you will find a purpose. You'll ask yourself, why you're here in this damned life or many questions that entails to your dear life.

Even the sufferings or problems you face or you might also ask where is God for all of this?

In my 27 years here, hmmmmm 7 out of those 27 years, I think I was able to find answers to those kind of arguements.. The experiences I went through, the truths that unfold in my lap and the vision I want to be, well, it is far fetched.

However, because of him, I am still standing here.. I am always tired and somewhat displaced in every day grind but yes, due to my faith, hope and love to him, my life goes on..

That goes as well from my loving family, friends and people around that inspire me that in this short life, we should do not only for ourselves, but also to others. Sacrifice is a better word for it.. Yes, as he did it today, we should do it as well.

Not really our life but some parts of our lives.. Time, effort, smiles, frowns or even money or things.. Well, we cannot serve without those factors. But it is, it is important to have those things to show, that you are indeed living with a purpose.. A purpose which you will need to know, with your heart and soul.

I already know mine and I think it will never end unless the end comes to me.. =)

But as I look in my life, I already done half of it, the other half which I think is about my happiness and my goals already, not only my goals for others as well.. I hope I can reach them, and in due time, be happy. =)

Of course, I won't be going into full service to him..

I chose to be a family man instead.. Which until now, and I'm quite pessimist about it. hehe

Well, to achieve that, I guess I should find again a better half.. The problem is, who is she?

The best way to know who will be, is well, let love come to me.. I tried the finding game plan, which it did not work..

I'll just do the one which works.. Yes, even before..

Let it come to me.. The better half..

I asked to him before, and yes, I haven't got the answer until now..

What happened before, did he really give it to me?

I'm just quite curious..

But anyhow, today is simply, I just knelt down and look up to him.. I felt sad and yet, thanking for his sacrifice..

Sacrifice that makes you wonder... He really loves us...

All!

Approaching Reflecting

As I stare at my monitor, and contemplating what happened last year.. I left well, guessing.. What the heck happened last year?

Great thing, this week came and of course, give time for myself to reflect and pray of course. Even I do it everyday, this week is different.. It's because, the holy week.

It's a tradition, and for us Catholics, we are blessed to have this week. Not only to really reflect for ourselves but to see ourselves for him.. Just looking at that cross.. You might ask yourself, do you really sacrifice much for the sake of many? I mean, literally, not sacrificing your life but some part of it.. Your time, possessions, or even love.. For the better of others..

Even yes, sometimes you felt, we'll I should save myself first, but yes, selfishness can be dangerous at times..

Or even, like his teachings, at least serve others first to really prove you're great.

This week also, you can really reflect and less work, less work for others.. For me? Geez.. I can get some rest only on Friday.. But that's fine, a day of no pressures from both walls, a great day from me.. A day of stress free maybe enough, and be focused to pray and enrich spiritually.

For now, all I can do is sigh, better.. To be disturbed or worried, I'll just continue to be calm and patient and take time this week.. To be relieved..

To be alone and most of all.. Relax, for a while.

I hope others will do the same. =)

God bless us all.

unplanned 23

Yes, at this point of this year, I can't see any hope. hehe A lowdown I guess, kasi naman sa work, ayun kundi ka pa naman minamalas, hay... You have a letter.. =(

I'm thinking now to quit and well, patapon na lang somewhere LOB but anyhow I won't give up on this one.. At least dito I did my best and it's just both sides, from the company and by myself.. I have still 1 quarter to have a lifeline and tignan natin ano masusulat ko sa July!!! hehe

At the start of month, well, you can't get all good things.. Ok sa shop pero sa work, hindi. Ok ulit sa shop but in the work, getting worse.. Good job!

And of course, tasks never runs out. It was a sad day not only because di lang sa work pero yes, somebody passed away.. The one who took care my mom in her younger years, passed away.. I hope she will be right there, in heaven.. Thanks for everything and God bless sa family nila.. =(

Geez, in 2 years in a row, somebody passed away.. I know, it's a hard truth to face that death is a part of our lives. But as Jesus, well, he broke that in thought us to believe that life never ends in death.. As we approach holy week, we should reflect not only death but also how to face life, with faith, hope and lot of love.. I don't look that I do believe one because I look tired everybody but yes, those are my driving forces..

Bahala na, basta importante, di naman matatapos ang lahat sa kamatayan, matutuloy naman ang life after that, wherever you will be.. Which siyempre, di natin alam. =)

What else? Ayos naman ang anniversary kaso ayun.. Ok na eh, kahit masikip pero maraming alak at kaunti lang talaga yun pagkain but malasa.. Ang bad trip lang yun fashion show, akalain mo, talo kami.. Di naman sa bias, basta naku.. I can't just believe it.. hehe

You might say, how things going bad these days.. Good thing next week will be holy week kaya siguro it is needed to stop for a while and make yourself like alone and think.. Reflect and for me, ayun, still plan and look at my present and future.. Alam ko it's still a long way but as this year goes, medyo may nasusunod na, yun iba, mukhang delay pero mangyayari pa din. hehe

And I'll do my best pa din to stay with my current team.. Peste kasi, ang alat talaga, di agad makabawi.. Hay..

Nagulat nga ko sa Led Zep playlist ko, maiksi pero ok lang, I hope you like my list.. Di ko na inexpand yun side ko sa list kasi kung hindi, sobrang haba bawat kanta, at feeling ko paulit ulit na lang yun description ko pag talagang prepared ako.. Kaya tama lang yun ganun kaiksi. Besides, 4th lang sila from my fave band. hehe

Medyo serious ata kasi yun Led Zep, let's go to a band which lighter, innovative, creative at higit sa lahat, patawa talaga!!! =)

I can't believe I love this pinoy band. Legendary..

Now, I hope there will be something bright coming these days..

Whole Lotta Love

When I saw this music video, from Myx, I was stunned. I can't believe that how powerful and lovely is this song.. From romantic, sexy then yet, very powerful rock song.. Robert has the romantic parts, then Jones' bass well, just do his part, Bonham's drums are simply really unmatched. He just rip off the drums from almost the whole song, he is consistently fast and especially the bridge part.. Jimmy, says it all, wow.. His guitar became a violin.. Geez.. hehe But his riffs, the solo part, wow, god like..

Then the lyrics, became well, legendary lovely and quite horny. hehe Especially on how Robert growls and shouts, damn.. It's a good score for a softporn scene. hahaha However, seriously, this song, is the best Led Zep for me.. =)

This song made me their fan, and it really stuck in my head and ears and yes, that's how I discovered Led Zeppelin.. Definitely and nobody will dare to touch this song and ripping it off.. Please!!!!!

Keep it coolin, baby!!! Whoa!!!


You need coolin', baby, I'm not foolin',
I'm gonna send you back to schoolin',
Way down inside honey, you need it,
I'm gonna give you my love,
I'm gonna give you my love.

*Wanna Whole Lotta Love (X4)

You've been learnin', baby, I bean learnin',
All them good times, baby, baby, I've been yearnin',
Way, way down inside honey, you need it,
I'm gonna give you my love... I'm gonna give you my love.
(From: http://www.elyrics.net/read/l/led-zeppelin-lyrics/whole-lotta-love-lyrics.html)

* Chorus

You've been coolin', baby, I've been droolin',
All the good times I've been misusin',
Way, way down inside, I'm gonna give you my love,
I'm gonna give you every inch of my love,
Gonna give you my love.

* Chorus

Way down inside... woman... You need... love.

Shake for me, girl. I wanna be your backdoor man.
Keep it coolin', baby.

Communication Breakdown

Hey, girl, stop what you're doin'
Hey, girl, you'll drive me to ruin
I don't know what it is I like about you, but I like it a lot
Won't you let me hold you, now, let me feel your lovin' touch

Communication breakdown, it's always the same
Havin' a nervous breakdown, a-drive me insane

Hey, girl, I got somethin' I think you oughta know
Hey, babe, I wanna tell ya that I love you so
I wanna hold you in my arms, yeah
I'm never gonna let you go, 'cause I like your charm

Communication breakdown, it's always the same
Havin' a nervous breakdown, drive me insane, ow, suck

Communication breakdown, it's always the same
Havin' a nervous breakdown, a-drive me insane, yeah

Communicate, I want you to love me all night
I want you to love me all night, I want, hey, I want, yeah
I want you to love me, I want you to love, babe
I want you to love, yeah, I want you to love
Hey, I want you to love, yeah, I want you to

Ah, no worries, this is not a disease. hehe

The second song, I think inspired many rock stars.. From tommy lee, jim morrison, and other rock stars who has put a sexy stamp in rock and roll.. Girls and love, even drugs.. They are inspired to this song.. Because well, with this song, even it's short, it's one of the best rock songs!!!!!

With it's rocking blues intro until it progesses to a non-stop raging romantic Robert singing until it ends, simply unmatched. =)

What it does best in the other 3 is because the song is fast and all in one go, such as the greatness of Bonham drums, then you can hear Jones' rocking bass, of course the lovely blues rock solo by Jimmy and of course, the edgy lovely voice of Robert simply let's say, it did attract some women about that voice.. hehe At the first time I heard the song, I was suprised that they are british.. I mean, in that song, I thought it was Axl Rose but wow, Axl Rose was inspired by Robert..

Geez.. that's were the sexy rock voice came in, way ahead of time and inspired many rock dudes to do the same, until now.. But of course, I believe, none matched to Robert..

The rise and low of his voice and sound rocking sweet, that really is Robert Plant for you!!! For the whole band, this powerful song, after I hear it, even you think it was hard to do but it seems for them, it was effortless.. That's how great they are.. =)

Ah yes, you might think what is the number one song? Lots of love I can say in my fave led zep song.. hehe

A whole lot of...

Kashmir

Nah, it is not about the warring state in between Pakistan and India.. I can't believe that Jimmy Page used this in the Godzilla OST with P.Diddy, geez.. Bad move. hehe

The guitar rhythm like in the when the levee breaks, for this one.. Marvelous.. A great rock song coupled with a good organ beat, which sounds like an anthem. hehe But never the less, it's like stairway to heaven but it has longer guitar rifts and the mood itself, it is like in kashmir, a hot desert place. hehe Which is good, and of course, the voice of Robert really stands out especially, like usual at the end of the song.. The drums of Bonham also are great especially in the inbetween parts, damn, it's just pure slow yet majestic pace.. I like this than the other two because at this song, lyrics are better, it shows how good Robert is and the similar riffs of Jimmy are great, even there is less variety, damn, wow.. He's the only one can do it.. He's guitar godlike ability still surpasses even until now.

Simply great, and well, I hope, they won't like or do it again, let others sing it, because they are the only ones can play this song.. =)

I won't make this long, since the song is very long and the longest of the five but definitely, it is worth 8 minutes of listening to it.. =)

Whoa, let the sun beat down upon my face
And stars to fill my dream
I am a traveler of both time and space
To be where I have been
T' sit with elders of the gentle race
This world has seldom seen
Th' talk of days for which they sit and wait
All will be revealed
Talk and song from tongues of lilting grace
Whose sounds caress my ear
But not a word I heard could I relate
The story was quite clear
Whoa-hoh, whoa-wa-oh
Oooh, oh baby, I been flyin'
Lord, yeah, mama, there ain't no denyin'
Oh, oooh yes, I've been flying
Mama, mama, ain't no denyin', no denyin'
Oh, all I see turns to brown
As the sun burns the ground
And my eyes fill with sand
As I scan this wasted land
Tryin' to find, tryin' to find where I beeeeeuhoaoh
Oh, pilot of the storm who leaves no trace
( From: http://www.elyrics.net/read/l/led-zeppelin-lyrics/kashmir-lyrics.html )
Like thoughts inside a dream
Heed the path that led me to that place
Yellow desert stream
My Shangri-La beneath the summer moon
Will return again
Sure as the dust that floats b'hind you
When movin' through Kashmir
Oh, father of the four winds, fill my sails
Across the sea of years
With no provision but an open face
'Long the straits of fear
Whaoh, whaoh
Whaoh-oh, oh
Ohhhh
Well, when I want, when I'm on my way, yeah
When I see, when I see the way, you stay-yeah
Ooh, yeah-yeah, ooh, yeah-yeah, well I'm down, yes
Ooh, yeah-yeah, ooh, yeah-yeah, well I'm down, so down
Ooh, my baby, oooh, my baby, let me take you there
Oh, oh, come on, come on
Oh, let me take you there
Let me take you there
Whoo-ooh, yeah-yeah, whoo-ooh, yeah-yeah, let me take you

Stairway to Heaven

There's a lady who's sure all that glitters is gold
And she's buying the stairway to heaven.
When she gets there she knows, if the stores are all closed
With a word she can get what she came for.
Ooh, ooh, and she's buying the stairway to heaven.

There's a sign on the wall but she wants to be sure
'Cause you know sometimes words have two meanings.
In a tree by the brook, there's a songbird who sings,
Sometimes all of our thoughts are misgiven.
Ooh, it makes me wonder,
Ooh, it makes me wonder.

There's a feeling I get when I look to the west,
And my spirit is crying for leaving.
In my thoughts I have seen rings of smoke through the trees,
And the voices of those who stand looking.
Ooh, it makes me wonder,
Ooh, it really makes me wonder.

And it's whispered that soon if we all call the tune
Then the piper will lead us to reason.
And a new day will dawn for those who stand long
And the forests will echo with laughter.

If there's a bustle in your hedgerow, don't be alarmed now,
It's just a spring clean for the May queen.
Yes, there are two paths you can go by, but in the long run
There's still time to change the road you're on.
And it makes me wonder.

Your head is humming and it won't go, in case you don't know,
The piper's calling you to join him,
Dear lady, can you hear the wind blow, and did you know
Your stairway lies on the whispering wind.

And as we wind on down the road
Our shadows taller than our soul.
There walks a lady we all know
Who shines white light and wants to show
How everything still turns to gold.
And if you listen very hard
The tune will come to you at last.
When all are one and one is all
To be a rock and not to roll.

And she's buying the stairway to heaven.


At the time I heard this song, it's a very long folk song coupled with a very hard rock anthem to it and yes, it became one of my favorite Led Zep songs. At least, most of us liked the song.. It a very deep song with a strong message which damn, I did not know. hehe

Anyhow, for this song, what I like is the different levels of rock rhythm used to play this song, at the first very slow then as it progresses, it became a true hard rock anthem.. I think it inspired all rock ballad bans like Def Leppard, or Air supply, Toto, or those rock groups ending up their songs playing in karaoke. hehe

But for this one, it's hard to sing it in karaoke but nevertheless.. Simply amazing especially the guitar solo part, damn.. I wish I could be like Jimmy.. =)

Drum beats were good as well, but it's hard to match of course.. Bass is simple which possible to copy but the vocals. Especially at the end part, simply unmatched.. =)

This time, Robert stood out as he sings slowly then as the song goes on, it became powerful and he did want us to engage the song.. Even it's so long, but definitely, it's worth listening to it.

He sang it with passion like telling a sad story or a tragic story.. I thought it's feel good song but nah, with the lyrics of it, it's not inspiring. hehe That's what I feel.

However, yes, this song is better played especially at the times I'm travelling especially in a long journey or walk.. The song did makes you wonder.

I wonder, how to build this stairway?

Yes, I'm not buying but better yet, I'll just build one and besides...

Nobody knows if your stairway will indeed reach to..

Heaven..

When the Levee Breaks

Led Zeppelin, damn.. I bought their remasters album since HS, just being curious.. Ah yes, I saw one of their music videos before at Myx (not the present myx, the first days of Myx which managed by great Toti Dalmacion) I saw this video, and I was blown away by the performance of this manic band, from the voice, the band techniques and yes, the Jimmy Page violin part guitar session.. So I searched and yes, it was Led Zep.. The strong bass from John Paul Jones, then the great rock drummer, John Bonham.. Of course, the legendary guitarist, extraordinaire Jimmy Page and yes, the real rock vocal god, Robert Plant.. You have one of the best rock group that ever existed.. Geez.. However, of course, they are just my fourth fave band, maybe because they are just too much rock and well, did not have any other mode they have done.. Pure holistic, perfect rock and roll band.. Rock Gods, but yes, for me, they are not my real idols.. As compare to my favorite band. =)

However, well, they are still one of my favorite bands.. =)

Well, I'll search for their reunion concert and yes, I won't really detail their legendary history.. It's just sad they disbanded due to the death of Bonham but that's ok as a sign of how close they are each other.. It's like we won't be Led Zep without him.. Which is, they are correct..

Of course, because of them.. Simply many bands or almost all the rock bands are influenced by them, from the very dark and well, hard core bands, to the lighter and alternative bands.. I won't be surprised that in their list, this is their influence. =)

Ah yes, why this is number 5?

Because of the sucker punch trailer, my ears got mesmerized with the opening song.. The intro and drums and guitar rhythm, riffs, wow I first thought it's a new alternative song.. Fool me, it was a Led Zeppelin circa 1971.. What the heck, can you believe that was wayback 1971.. This song can well match the songs today, just the instrumental part of it, damn!!! That's simply fantastic rhythm and simple drums even I can say without the powerful vocals of Robert, that's enough for me. =)

Actually, I thought I can get the lyrics here but oh well, copyright protection but anyway, I don't care. hehe

Anyway, yes they have great songs but some of them are quite dragging and not balanced, like Black Dog or Trample underfoot.. Too long and sometimes I fall asleep for it.. But this one, has slow then it will rise off then slow again.. It has great balance of the vocals then the riffs, that's simply great. Then the ongoing rock melody which you want to keep listening over and over again..

That's why I put this at my fave songs from them even I just discovered it last month, thanks to Sucker Punch.. hehehe

I was quite surprised, it was not really used in the movie. Better, I think it's just better used it in the trailer, just the right song for that kind of mood. Not in the movie itself. =(

I don't care even about the levee.

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This month will be simpler and well, I might say boring. hehe I don't know what to expect because it's a new quarter, for April a new month.

At least 10 blogs alam ko na ilalagay ko and it's all bout music siguro. About great bands.

Other than that, wala pa ko naiisip.. hehe

This month simply well, holistic and I can say quiet...

Sana ok na stats ko for the team lalo na bago na at yes, may warning, naku, kailangan na pumasa para umabot pa ko dito sa FS. =)

I'm now finishing my downloading task which really overdue, lalo na sa mga nagpa order pa, kaya kailangan tapusin na para wala na gulo. Besides, mukhang ayos na yun burning programs ko. At iba na gagamitin ko. hehe

Basta siguro, wala naman surprising this month, just do what I need to do and needs to be done..

It will be a long month but I can sense it won't be tiring.. Bago yun ha. Di tiring? =)

Ah yes, well, persistance did not work, and yeah.. Hmmmm destiny did not allow it I guess..

But nah, I'll move on..

Move at the republiq of FS on Friday!!!! =)