One of the things I love about playing music
is when it starts to take over you.
I play the notes as they come out of me.
I am not able to repeat them if I tried.
They have to be learned, if need be.
Here’s an example of a riff I played on this song
and I can’t really repeat every note on it.
I had to listen to it again to learn to play the notes.
It’s one of those “in the moment” thingies.
Just like when they say “Carpe Diem!”
Or, “Seize the Carp!”
(Riff starts at the 2:50 mark and on 3:33)
“Heaven”
Music by – Bryan Adams
Voice and guitars – by Yours truly
If you would notice the recent comments on the right side of this site,
and if you follow the posts,
you will see how many people have requested my covers of Bro. Lapid’s songs.
I am truly honored and flattered.
Thank you.
These are nothing without the power of Bro. Lapid’s lyrics.
I covered his songs for personal reasons,
and all I hoped for was to give it justice.
On behalf of Bro. Lapid and myself,
Thank you all so very much.
God bless you all.
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**UPDATE**
Here’s a personal comment from Bro. Mike Lapid himself.
Hi Ty, and everyone,
really touched to hear so many of you requesting my songs. I didn’t realize that up to this day, they still inspire you. Feel humbled by your comments. I am even surprised that some of you have requested songs that I have composed long long time ago. I doubt that Ty would still know these songs as they were not taught at DBTC. Anyway, I am indeed grateful to God for allowing me to use these songs to touch all of you and remind you that indeed God is always present in our lives no matter how rough and tough life could be for us. These songs were intended for the young people of Don Bosco and for other young people who have not known Don Bosco. thanks everyone. thanks ty —–
Queen is one of those legendary bands whom I loved,
the very first time I heard them.
How in the world can the power of Opera
and the might of Rock and Roll be merged together as one?
Just like how “Bohemian Rhapsody” showed us?
Yes. Queen did that.
The anthem of “We Will Rock You!”
and “We Are The Champions” being sung in every sports event.
Queen did that.
The synchronicity of hands with clenched fist and clapping was known
and understood every time someone performs “Radio Ga-Ga.”
Queen did that.
The Drums of Roger Taylor on the Coda of “Somebody To Love.”
The Bass of John Deacon on “Another One Bites The Dust.”
The Melodic Guitar Riffs of Brian May on “Killer Queen.”
And the Voice and Charisma of Freddie Mercury on each and every song they have done.
“That” is Queen.
My Radio, Cassette Player,
Walkman, CD Player, Mp3 Player,
Computer and even on my phone,
I always have my favourite Queen songs
added permanently.
I miss them being together.
— “When I’m dead, I want to be remembered
as a musician of some worth and substance.”
[Freddie Mercury ~1946-1991]
—
They performed in Manila back in May of 1994,
but I left the country, a month before that.
They parted ways years after and destroyed my hopes of seeing them live.
Now they are back in tour,
with all original members together.
And I am determined not to miss this show in Orlando.
I’ll try to sneak in some pictures from the show if I could.
Once I control myself from screaming like a 10 year old girl,
and giggling to myself.
I’ll try my best.
I’ll also try to do a review of how it went.
So check back here and see what rock madness I have experienced there.
