Reviving A Classic

Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow by mavstermusic


What's your LSS (Last Song Syndrome) ?
For days, songs older than my age keeps on ringing in my ears.
Regardless of the words, I am easily captivated by the melody and drama of a song. One of them is a very old song written by Carole King called "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow". Weeks ago, I had the chance to visit our huge county library in Bellevue and while waiting for Lota to get off from work. Such an overwhelming sight to be in the music books aisle- so many good choices that I could stay there browsing for an hour or two. I spotted Carole King's sheet music and...da dan!! Now I can't get this song off my mind. My attempt to follow the musical notes in the book failed; aside from the fact that I rarely play the piano with sheet music on, it gives me trouble playing the flats and sharps. The good old days of John Thompson books are gone (I finished the 3rd grade book when I was a little kid, but with a lot of frustrations. LOL!). Instead, I played the song by heart, not just to create my personal interpretation but to express my sincerity as well, and this is how I do my best. It is like delivering an important speech in public without the use of a teleprompter. :)
Enjoy the new week ahead, my friends.

The Future Is Here: "Small is the new big"

Nikon releases the much smaller, newer format and mirrorless dslr camera with features that are equally as good as their bigger successor, if not better. They use different lenses, which means if the traditional DSLR bodies become extinct, the existing fast lenses one may have will no longer be useful. At this point in my career as a photographer, I am totally convinced that fast lenses has to be my next big investment and most of us know that lenses normally have longer life than a digital camera body.

Let's see how it goes.

Having Fun With Recording

Home studio setup has taken the mancave by storm.
This morning, the time when I'm suppose to be working out has been replaced by recording a song. And I don't regret doing it, still feels great afterwards. The effect is so much like exercising, though.
I feel like my facial skin is becoming thicker and the former shy personality has moved out ( I told Mr. "Mahiyain" to go, for there's not much room here left for him.:)

I mean to say this in a very good way. I love music in the same way as visual arts, and for the longest time, that "shyness" has been preventing me to do what I want.

Just few months ago, I have the privilege to collaborate with my good friend and Ate (big sister-as I always call her) Ms. Chiqui Pineda- Azimi, whose influence and inspiring words got me to a point where I feel like being "born-again" as a musician. And I am forever thankful.

For today's post, I'd like to share a song that was written by the great George Canseco, made popular by Mr. Martin Nievera called "Nasaan Ka Man".

Salamat po sa pakikinig. God bless us all!

-Eric

Nasaan Ka Man- Eric Evangelista by mavstermusic

Family Bonding Moments

November 12, 2011

We had fun last night after watching the Pacquiao-Marquez boxing match. Aside from the traditional Evangelista Family "post-fight karaoke sessions", I introduced the recording booth in the mancave to my musically-inclined family.

And the results will be heard in today's post.:)

Introducing my big sister, Jinkee, singing the Leah Navarro classic "Kailangan Kita", composed by the legendary George Canseco.

Kailangan Kita-Jinkee Evangelista-Wandy by mavstermusic


And of course, my dad- our biggest influence in music.
His all-time favorite song is the Frank Sinatra classic "My Way".
Funny how this song has become the butt-of-jokes to many, saying that anyone who sings it gets a shot. I mean, gun shot! I guess because "My Way" is the most played, used, over-used (if not abused) song in every karaoke bars in Philippines.
Arguably, my dad sings it like it is his own, which makes him bulletproof.:)
May I present my old man, Nanding Evangelista, singing this enduring classic.:)

My Way-Nanding Evangelista by mavstermusic

For My Wife, Here's Our Wedding Song

Music, just like visual arts, requires bravery. What a way to go ;p


Ikaw-Eric Evangelista by mavstermusic

Vocals: Eric Evangelista

Credits:
Music by Louie Ocampo.
Sound recording is owned by PolyEast Records, Philippines.
This recording is not for commercial use and has no intention of violating copyright laws.

My Art. My World.

All art requires courage.  ~Anne Tucker

The artist does not see things as they are, but as he is.  ~Alfred Tonnelle

Art is when you hear a knocking from your soul - and you answer.  ~Terri Guillemets

A man paints with his brains and not with his hands.  ~Michelangelo

Music is what feelings sound like.  ~Author Unknown

Hello, my name is Eric Evangelista.

Welcome to my world.