snapshots of my so-called life

yesterday, march 25 was the 15th anniversary of our community - mater dei. i was really excited to attend the anniversary celebration because i'd be able to see fellow SADErs, titos and titas whom i haven't had news of for the longest time. reunion of sorts ito! kakatuwa na makita sila ulit.

of course, a mater dei celebration would not be complete without a performance from the SADErs. for this event, we were asked to lead the community in playing the joyful songs. lep, together with his band (blisstered) worked hard in arranging a new sound and beat for the joyful songs. during their practices, he often tells me that i'd be surprised daw kapag nadinig ko yung bagong areglo. and sobrang nasurprise nga ako when i heard and saw them perform yesterday! apart from the new sound, they also choreographed new steps for the joyful songs. kakatuwa kasi very lively and todo-bigay talaga yung mga bata. haha sarap sana magjoin sa kanila sa pagsayaw pero mama jane and i just chose to be at the sidelines taking pictures and video. mga tanders na kasi kami. wehehe

dahil yesterday lang ulit kami nagkita-kita, hindi na naman maubos-ubos ang kwentuhan. we heard from ryan that CPT (http://www.copperpopthrill.com) would be having a gig in makati and he's going there daw after the community event. tapos spur of the moment thing, nagkayayaan na lang bigla na gumimik after. we heard the news kasi na second to the last gig na nila and miss na rin naming makita silng magperform. so from jade valley, we headed off to the bohol's para makichika saglit and to check out my cutey inaanak (gwen) tapos sabay-sabay na kami pumuntang saguijo.

i was surprised to know that saguijo is located within a residential neighborhood in makati. actually, old apartment siya tapos ginawang bar+cafe. sobrang nice yung concept. from the entrance area, nakalist yung mga bands na magpplay for the night and CPT is due to perform mga late in the evening pa, so we just hung out for awhile outside. tapos nung medyo malapit na silang magplay, nagdecide na kami na pumasok para din makahanap ng good spot sa loob. most of the bands who played were underground alternative/rock bands, yung iba naman may mga pangalan na rin. kakainspire yung energy habang nandun kahit na halos mabingi ang mga tenga namin sa lakas ng tugtugan. ang theme pala for the evening was tribute to the lost pinoy bands of the 90's. twas just great to hear songs from our era. hehehe siyempre, karelate dito ang mga kageneration ko na sina beck, jane and ryan. headbang ito!

when it was CPT's turn to perform, we can't help but feel nostalgic kasi nga second to the last gig na nila. itay volt kasi would be leaving na for the states in 3 weeks. wala talaga akong masabi sa galing ng banda nila. i'm not saying that because i'm their friend, anyone who has seen them perform can really attest to their brilliance and talent as musicians. actually, well-respected yung band nila sa underground music scene. nagstart sila sa UP then naging very active din sila nun sa pagtugtog sa club dredd in the 90s. well, dami na ding pinagdaanan yung band nila from change in name (they were formerly known as agnus day), change in band members, etc. pero they still went on to continue doing what they loved to do. i really watched them intently as they played last night and i noticed one common thing with all of them (kuya volt, kuya joel, gredge and their new drummer), they played with so much intensity and passion. kakainspire talaga! due to insistent public demand, binigyan pa sila ng isa pang round of songs after all the other bands have played. during their final set, the people were really having such a great time as in jumping, banging their heads and bumping each other. hala! nakijoin na din kami nina beck, jane and joanne. hindi na mauulit ito eh! hehe :p

thanks, CPT for sharing your music with us! cheers! good luck, itay volt!