February 1,

Last Christmas

I covered this song for Christmas of 2012
but never got the chance to post it here.

Pasko Na Sinta Ko
by Mr. Gary Valenciano
Voice and All instruments by – Ty Martell


This is one of my favourite Filipino Christmas tunes.
But, I don’t know, it’s more like a Love song, honestly.

Anyway,
It was a big hit back when I was still living there
and I am sure everyone there knows this one.
It has been revised and covered hundreds of times.
And now I am one of them.
Because I want to be just like everyone else.
That desire of the feeling of “belonging.”

I succumb to Peer Pressure a lot.

I’m lonely.

2010 Grammy’s

Random Thoughts about the 2010 Grammys

– I think Lady Gaga and Marilyn Manson are one and the same.
– I don’t care what anybody says. Elton John is Fabulous!!!
– Stephen Colbert is funny. I like him.
– The iPad? Not so much.
– I need to start listening to Kings Of Leon.
– And Black Eyed Peas.
– I actually told my friends before the show that Taylor Swift will dominate the Grammys.
– She did. Well, she won more than one.
– Pink made me dizzy. And wet.
– So did Beyonce.
– And both of Katy Perry’s
– Norah Jones was the hottest artist there that night. Hands down.
– Greenday is the most awesomestest band ever!
– I still miss Michael Jackson.
– My 3D Glasses didn’t work.
– I like the Tribute to Les Paul better.
– Is it me or Slash’s guitar was not in tune?
– Probably because of Jamie Fox’s voice Autotune.

And lastly,
I really don’t mind when Hip Hop and Rap artists perform.
With all 5 freakin’ guys, each with their own microphones
rapping and running all around the stage.
I cannot understand most of the words they say anyway.

But I think the Networks should change their policy on letting
artists perform their songs with profanities.

I understand that they cannot let those words be said on air,
with their censorship rules.

But since there are so many in a song,
all you hear are either lots of muted sounds or tons of bleeps.

It is very awkward for people watching the show in the comfort of their homes.

Because once they started bleeping those profanities,
I started thinking of all the swear words I know and substituting them to all the bleeps!

My swearing is getting a workout!
And I am getting very creative lately.

New song added – Play Guitar

I had this idea a long time ago,
to do a medley of popular guitar riffs and solos.

But I never really knew any song where I can put them all together,
until I heard this song by Paul Gilbert and Jimi Kidd.

So I just mixed it all,
played the riffs,
and see what comes out.

You can obviously tell from this that
I am a child of the 80’s. (and a bit of the 70’s)

These are just some of the music
that influenced me to play guitar.

See if you can also hear my fingers bleeding.

Play Guitar

Voice, Guitars and Percussion arrangement by – Ty Martell
Click here for Lyrics

Bonus points on who can guess the songs and the artists.

Long Live ROCK!

When is your turning point?

What would it take for you to give in?

A couple of days ago,
Tracy rushed me to the hospital,
because I just couldn’t tolerate the pain on my back anymore.

It was kind of embarrassing,
because we were out in public,
and there I was, in pure agony.

It felt like something was going to snap,
as I try my best to walk.

Not good.

But I still insisted on not going to the Emergency,
since it really is no secret how I feel about
these arrogant, pompous jackholes,
who call themselves Doctors.

Just because they went to school longer than you,
and they were given power by the government to give you drugs.
which just technically make them “Drug Dealers” in white jackets,
They think that they are Gods.

Gods my Ass!

So anyway,
as Tracy and I argue about going to the emergency,
I was determined to stick to my guns, and not go.

She said,
“So you’re just going to suffer there?”

“Yes!”

I said swiftly.

“Just because you don’t want to see a Doctor,
you will just live with the pain?”

As she gives me the look.

“Oh yeah!” I said. As I try to avoid the look.

“Even though there’s a big possibility about your nerves being damaged.”
She added.

“Yup!” I still remain.

She said,
“You know the nerves down to your leg, controls your bowel movement.
And if the nerve is damaged,
you might lose control of your poop and pee.”

(Silence)

“I’ll get the car keys. You drive.”

I hate it when my woman wins!

So what’s your breaking point?

Space Shuttle Columbia

Our condolences to the friends and family of the Space Shuttle Columbia.
These brave men and women, knowing the dangers of their dreams,
Still held on to them, to the very end.

“Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord,
And let your perpetual light shine upon them.”