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Justin Bieber will rock your worlds! 0

Posted on August 31, 2010 by kankan

One Time is not enough for a superstar just like Justin Bieber to Rock your World! You surely won’t be a lonely girl (or guy), because he is back to give you all a special treat, and it’s definitely not just Eenie Meenie… Brace yourselves as Justin Bieber brings you something to love and make you smile! The Bieber Fever is still on and rising!

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K-Pop United! 0

Posted on August 31, 2010 by kankan

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Gee that sounds acoustic 0

Posted on August 25, 2010 by kankan

Gee That Sounds Acoustic! features an amazing mix of acoustic mellowness. The 2CD set features pop idols as well as indie icons, singing modern hits and classic songs. This compilation is a pleasing potpourri of non-electronic tunes performed by first-rate acoustic guitar wielding artists like Taylor Swift, Jason Mraz, Colbie Caillat, James Morrison, Feist, John Mayer, Sheryl Crow, Rufus Wainwright, Lenka and more!

Gee, That Sounds Acoustic! provides soothing acoustic grooves, perfect for those lazy Sunday mornings.

Gee, That Sounds Acoustic! Released by MCA Music, is available in all record stores for Php395.

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Gee that sounds acoustic 0

Posted on August 16, 2010 by kankan

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Sky Sailing: An Airplane Carried Me To Bed 0

Posted on August 16, 2010 by kankan

Adam Young to release first collection of songs with Sky Sailing debut album

“Before there was Owl City, there was Sky Sailing. These recordings are a step into the past, the documented account of a shy boy from Minnesota with more hopes and dreams than he knew what to do with.  I am so very excited to share it with you.” – Adam Young

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Popstar Superstars 0

Posted on June 23, 2010 by kankan
From a land not far away from the world of everyone else, three individuals emerged from a blanket full of songs coming from thousands of artists aspiring to make it to the top. With determination, passion, talent and loads of charm, they stood out of the bunch, using their hits as their source of power and their albums as their lifeline in their journey to victory in the world of music.
MCA Music Inc. together with Sterling notebooks and Polaroid bring all music lovers THE POWERPOP SUPERSTARS featuring Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber and Taylor Swift! With their new songs, Alejandro, Somebody to Love and Fearless, this awesome threesome celebrate their award-winning records, (The Fame Monster, Lady Gaga The Remix, My World, My World 2.0 and Fearless) by transforming into the industry’s music superheroes!
LADY GAGA has brought 8 hits from just one album namely (Telephone, Bad Romance, Poker Face, Paparazzi, Love Game, Just Dance, Eh Eh & Alejandro) Her first release, The Fame and its Deluxe counterpart, The Fame Monster has transcended from music, fashion and later on to brands, namely Beats by Dr. Dre’s Heartbeats headphones, Viva Glam Gaga by MAC and Polaroid where Lady Gaga recently became the company’s creative director. In the Philippines, her record has reached 5X platinum and she has become a huge icon, Filipinos can’t help but mimic her. Case in point is Lady Gagita who reached local celebrity status with his parodies of Lady Gaga’s videos and Michael V’s rendition of Bad Romance which he renamed as Bathroom Dance.
TAYLOR SWIFT evolved from just a pretty face to a legend of country music as she gained numerous awards from respected award-giving bodies that only recognized pioneer artists before she came along. Even with the conservative number of music listeners who appreciate country, Taylor Swift was able to create a convergence of different genre specific audiences with her songs. Here in the country, her album has reached 4X platinum and her songs continue to sit at the top of the charts. She also keeps her fan base well-inspired by her music that teenagers can’t help but look up to her and be awed by her beauty and talent.
JUSTIN BIEBER who at first was dubbed as just another YouTube sensation transformed into a phenomenal performer and child wonder with 7 chart – topper hits and millions of fans drooling over his infectious smile and adorable dance moves. Backed up with the brightest and most respected stars in the industry, he skyrocketed to super pop star status with just his short stint in the industry. He even appeared in several music videos of other stars with his numerous collaborations as well appearances in philanthropic efforts, evident in the songs “We are the World” and “Wavin’ Flag” where he took the prime spots starring at the beginning and at the end of the songs.
Experience the power of the Power Pop Superstars by getting your copy of their albums in Odyssey, Astrovision and Music One Stores! To celebrate their success, MCA Music together with Sterling give you Limited PowerPop Superstars notebooks for every purchase of participating albums perfect for the school year! Offer good while supplies last! Not only that, Polaroid and MCA Music gives you the chance to win Polaroid mobile printers, Lady Gaga Imported posters, signed Taylor Swift albums and signed Justin Bieber photos! Simply open your purchased copy of participating albums and see if you have gotten a Power Pop Card that indicates the prize you have won! To claim your prize, simply bring your Power Pop Card, official receipt and valid ID to the head office of MCA Music Inc. located at 34th floor, Raffles Corporate Center, Emerald Avenue Ortigas Pasig City! Per DTI – NCR Permit No. 3178 Series of 2010.
Witness the power of the three greatest acts the music industry has ever seen! Stay tuned to MYX Music Channel for the MYX Presents, The Power Pop Superstars Special. On June 24, be locked in to your favorite radio stations for The Power Pop Superstars radio tour, and be on the lookout at your favorite magazine stands where several in –mag features give you the chance to win exclusive PowerPop Superstars Prizes!
The albums of Lady Gaga (The Fame Monster & Lady Gaga The Remix), Justin Bieber (My World & My World 2.0) and Taylor Swift (Fearless Platinum Edition) is exclusively brought to you by MCA Music Inc., Sterling Notebooks and Polaroid.
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From a land not far away from the world of everyone else, three individuals emerged from a blanket full of songs coming from thousands of artists aspiring to make it to the top. With determination, passion, talent and loads of charm, they stood out of the bunch, using their hits as their source of power and their albums as their lifeline in their journey to victory in the world of music.

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Franco: The Man and the Superband 0

Posted on May 11, 2010 by kankan
By Fbrew Reyes (no relation)
Ahhh supergroups…
Get Mr Hot Guitarist from Band A, pair him up with Uber-Vocalist Such-and-such… oh is that kickass rhythm section from This-and-this available? It’s not difficult locally to find a band that doesn’t share a member or two from somewhere else; the collective reputations and energies generally have worked well. The idea is commonplace now, and apparently a lucrative one.
It is also easy to have a cynical ear aimed at these collaborative efforts… is it the music that makes the band, or the combined reputation and fanbases of the individual members?
MCA’s newest band is, hands down, a supergroup. Undoubtedly, a true Pinoy rock fan would recognize these names: Gabby Alipe (guitar) and Jan-jan Mendoza (drums) from Urbandub! 8 Toleran (guitar) of Queso! Buwi Meneses (bass) of Parokya Ni Edgar (whoa!)! All in one band! The expectations, good and bad, are to be expected. Is this a vanity project for those involved? Happily, the answer, evident on every song from their eponymous album, is no. Their collective sound is not actually dependent on their musical and nominal reputations (and for the record, they do play really well on the album)… it is actually defined by their hitherto unknown vocalist/songwriter and band namesake: Franco.
Franco Reyes is probably Cebu’s last well-kept secret. Over the years, Cebuanos have been whispering his name in reverential tones. He left for Florida in 1992 and would return to Cebu occasionally to form a musical project. In the late 90s, he formed Frank; one of the band’s songs ‘Spin And Fall’ even became an airplay favourite on NU107. And then… nothing. In 2003, he returned to the States. “I’ve worked different kinds of jobs, you know, the 9-to-5 grind…” he says in his quiet unassuming way, “…and I said ‘Nah, this isn’t gonna work for me.’ Specially every time I would hold my guitar, I was like ‘Should I give this a try?’ And I was thinking I should because my dad, before he died, advised me and said ‘Why don’t you try, give it a few years? You have nothing to lose. If it’s gonna work, it works, if not at least you tried.’” Franco recorded some songs while he was abroad and brought them back home.
How many songs has he written? “Um… including the album? All in all?” He chuckles almost embarrassedly, “I don’t know… I’ve got small bits and pieces in my laptop, which I hope I won’t lose. I even have those mini-tapes from before. If I get inspired I just sit down even if it’s not a whole song, maybe just work on a verse…hopefully someday I’ll revisit those tapes.” One of his older songs from the Frank days is ‘Song For The Suspect.’ “We were sitting around in a friends house, drinking, and there was a guitar there… four strings (laughs). I was a little tipsy and I came up with the chorus first. But the whole song, matagal natapos. It was like a year-and-a-half.”
Franco, the band, decided on which songs written by Franco, the man, would be included on the album. Although he may perceived as the head of the whole project, this unassuming genius is gracious with his bandmates’ ideas and contributions. While all the songs are his, he never refers to the album as his alone. “Everybody decided, everybody chose, you know, what we had on the table. We just did it and hoped for the best.” The first single  “Castaway” which instantly had rock listeners asking which foreign band was responsible for a sound that is at once epic and soothing. The whole album, in fact, sounds big and clean, at times seamlessly marrying reggae and metal.  Even on an apparently angry track “Next Train Out,” Franco’s vocal work is unhurried. His singing voice is a picture of the man himself: steady yet authoritative. He has a presence if you will. If the band is a typhoon (and some of the riffs do feel like it), Franco Reyes is its calm eye. And very admirably for a ‘supergroup,’ nobody actually sticks out sonically; a testament to their cohesion as a unit.
Did he choose the band members? The circumstances were probably serendipitous. “We were good friends even before this project started. You know, it was like ‘Hey you’re a guitar player, he’s a bassist, why not form a band?’ And they were looking for a vocalist and I wasn’t doing anything when I was in the states. So everything just… yun na.”  There were a few personal adjustments: 8 Toleran, known for his huge Queso riffs, changed his guitar playing a bit. “I ditched the seven-string and went back to the six,” he offers, “That’s sorta new for me. I’ve been playing for Queso for 15 years, so it’s like learning again. it’s a little less responsibility, a bit more laid back. I get to muck around a bit, so that’s nice for me.” As for Buwi Meneses, this band is probably a good chance for people to hear his bass-playing in a more ‘serious’ context. How do Parokya Ni Edgar fans feel about this? “They’re actually present at Franco gigs,” he says happily, “I mean I watch Queso at their gigs, iba talaga ang crowd. There is a difference between the audiences, but they both go to Franco gigs so… it’s a wider audience.”
The diverse audiences attracted by the band’s collective CV is obviously a plus but ultimately, it’s the songs that seal the deal. “All of the songs on the album are about real life experiences, so anybody can relate to that,” Franco adds modestly. His writing influences? “Uhhh, I don’t read books. I’ve only read a few. If you can include singers…marami. Sting for example. He’s a really good writer. Layne Staley… masyadong marami…” His quiet speaking voice morphs into an even quieter chuckle.
Isn’t a superband difficult to keep together logistically?
Franco remains reassuring, “So far, wala pa naman conflict sa schedule. We’re really good friends… so this is probably going to last a long long time.”
Grab a copy of FRANCO’s self-titled album available in all major record bars nationwide to experience fresh, raw and unadulterated music in its truest sense. Tracks from the album are also available for download via Globe and Smart WAP sites. To download a ringback tone ofFRANCO’s latest single “Castaway”, key in the keyword CASTWAY and send to 2728 for Smart Subscribers, or the code KF693 and send to 2332 for Globe Subscribers. FRANCO is released exclusively under MCA Music.

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By Fbrew Reyes (no relation)

Ahhh supergroups…

Get Mr Hot Guitarist from Band A, pair him up with Uber-Vocalist Such-and-such… oh is that kickass rhythm section from This-and-this available? It’s not difficult locally to find a band that doesn’t share a member or two from somewhere else; the collective reputations and energies generally have worked well. The idea is commonplace now, and apparently a lucrative one.

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Celebrate Summer as CAFÉ DEL MAR Turns 30 0

Posted on May 05, 2010 by kankan
Located in Sant Antoni de Portmany, Ibiza, Café del Mar is known for its breath-taking sunsets and soothing chill-out music. Café del Mar, freely translated as “cafe by the sea”, created the original, iconic compilation series that gave birth to Chillout. Whether used as a chill-out album, a warm-up collection, a record to dine with, or a romantic backdrop, Café del Mar, alwaysfinds good use in most contemporary lifestyles.
“Chillout, a term derived from a slang injunction to relax, emerged in the early and mid-1990s as a catch-all term for various styles of relatively mellow, slow-tempo music made by contemporary producers in the electronic music scene. The genres associated with chillout are mostly Ambient, Trip-hop, Nu jazz, Ambient House, Ambient Trance, New Age and other sub-genres of Downtempo—a major branch of electronic music. Sometimes the Easy Listening sub-genre Lounge is considered to belong to the chillout collection as well”, according to Wikipedia.
Café  del Mar is most known around the world for its chillout music compilations. The songs are described as balearic ambient, easy listening music. The collections of the music played at the café were first sold on cassette at the end of the 1980s. In 1994, the first official “Café del Mar” CD was released, which included works by world-renowned artists like William Orbit, Sabres of Paradise, Leftfield, Paco de Lucia, Pat Metheny, Phil Mison, Nightmares On Wax, Chicane, Stan Getz and more. Following the great success of the first release, a total of 16 volumes of the main compilation series have been published.
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of Café del Mar, MCA Music re-issues the first four volumes of the original and all time greatest in Chill-out. Available in music stores. 2CD sets for only P459.
Volume Uno
Compiled by Jose Padilla
1994
1. José Padilla – “Agua”
2. William Orbit – “The Story of Light”
3. The Sabres of Paradise – “Smokebelch II” (Beatless Mix)
4. Penguin Cafe Orchestra – “Music for a Found Harmonium”
5. Sun Electric – “Sundance”
6. Leftfield – “Fanfare of Life”
7. Sisterlove – “The Hypnotist”
8. Underworld – “Second Hand”
9. Ver Vlads – “Crazy Ivan”
10. A Man Called Adam – “Estelle”
11. Obiman – “On the Rocks”
12. Tabula Rasa – “Sunset at the Café del Mar”
Volume Dos
Compiled by Jose Padilla
1995
1. Silent Poets – “Moment Scale” (Dubmaster X Remix)
2. Psychedelic Research Lab – “Tarenah” (Chili Mix)
3. D*Note – “D*Votion”
4. A Man Called Adam with Eddie Parker – “Easter Song”
5. Paco de Lucía – “Entre dos Aguas”
6. Marc Antoine – “Unity”
7. José Padilla – “Sabor de Verano” (The Way Out West Mix)
8. Salt Tank – “Sargasso Sea”
9. Mark’s & Henry’s – “(The Making of…) Jill”
10. R.A.M.P. – “Everybody Loves the Sunshine”
11. Deadbeats – “Feel Good”
12. The Metaluna Mutant – “Blinky Blue Eyed Sunrise”
13. The Sabres of Paradise – “Haunted Dancehall” (In the Nursery Mix)
Volume Tres
Compiled by Jose Padilla
1996
1. José Padilla – “Walking on Air”
2. Nova Nova – “Tones”
3. Pat Metheny – “Sueño Con México”
4. Afterlife – “Blue Bar”
5. Miro – “Emotions of Paradise”
6. Nightmares on Wax – “Nights Interlude”
7. Eighth Wave – “Panama Bazaar”
8. Pressure Drop – “Dusk”
9. Alex Neri – “Asia”
10. Moodswings – “Redemption Song”
11. Fazed Idjuts feat. Sally Rodgers – “Dust of Life”
12. Beat Foundation – “My Freedom”
13. Heavyshift – “Last Picture Show”
Volume Cuatro
Compiled by Jose Padilla
1997
1. José Padilla – “Que Bonito”
2. John Martyn – “Sunshines Better” (Talvin Singh Mix)
3. Indo-Aminata – “Leo Leo”
4. Paco Fernandez – “Grillos”
5. Voices of Kwahn A.D. – “Return Journey”
6. Les Jumeaux – “Miracle Road”
7. Wasis Diop feat. Lena Fiagbe – “No Sant” (Flytronix Mix)
8. Levitation – “Out of Time”
9. Fila Brazillia – “Place de la Concorde”
10. Chicane – “Offshore” (Ambient Mix)
11. Afterlife – “5th & Avenida”
12. Karen Ramirez – “Troubled Girl” (Spanish Version)
13. Phil Mison – “Lula”
14. Stan Getz – “Street Tattoo”

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Located in Sant Antoni de Portmany, Ibiza, Café del Mar is known for its breath-taking sunsets and soothing chill-out music. Café del Mar, freely translated as “cafe by the sea”, created the original, iconic compilation series that gave birth to Chillout. Whether used as a chill-out album, a warm-up collection, a record to dine with, or a romantic backdrop, Café del Mar, alwaysfinds good use in most contemporary lifestyles.

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