Throwback Thursday – Something that reminds you of the past.
A throwback picture for now.
Goodness. I forgot I used to wear glasses.
Oh and I used to have hair.
And was in shape.
And full of hope.
This might have been a different person.
Not me.
A nice, blue Florida sky today.
I was walking today somewhere downtown for a meeting
and i just happen to look up.
Most of the time
when we are fans of certain bands,
we only remember certain members.
The popular ones.
The ones you idolize.
The ones you think are good looking.
But there are a whole lot more of that amazing talent
that makes the band, “your favourite band.”
Jon Lord is one of the founding members of the great band, Deep Purple.
His name might not be as familiar as Richie Blackmore or Ian Gillian,
but he still is a big part of this amazing music group.
They also need to be recognized.
Deep purple is one of my favourites.
And here’s my old cover of one of their tunes.
Maybe I’m A Leo.
Rest in peace, Mr. Lord.
Happy Birthday to, Mr. Joe Satriani.
I remember hearing the “Surfing With The Alien” Album
and I never looked at the Guitar the same way again.
Much like the first time I heard Eddie Van Halen, or Tony Iommi.
I didn’t know the guitar can even do those sounds.
Joe Satriani has always been a great influence on me.
I know I could never do his technique, no matter how I try.
But his impossible style and crazy, innovative notes just blows my mind.
Every single time.
I saw him in concert twice.
And twice I never wanted it to end.
If you have the time,
read my reviews here of those two shows.
April 25, 2006 and on April 3, 2007
I must admit, I have all of his albums
and they never leave my iPod playlist.
Here are 2 of his songs that I have covered.
Always With Me, Always With You
and
Tears In The Rain
Oh and do you know
he follows me on Twitter?
Today is Richie Sambora’s Birthday.
Guitarist for the band Bon Jovi.
One of my idols.
My friends and I played a lot of their songs back in the day.
And I mean “a lot.”
I have always said that Richie is one of the most underrated guitar players of our generation.
Cast aside the distractions of Glam Rock back in the 80’s,
you would actually hear how intricate his melodies are.
I also love his 2 solo albums
and I heard that he is working on a 3rd.
I can’t wait to get that one too.
So, Happy Birthday to you Mr. Sambo.
You don’t know me, but you and I go way back.
Here’s a cover I did back in ’06.
It’s called Bed Of Roses, by Bon Jovi.
A long time ago,
someone told me that there are a lot of people who truly care for me
and would always stick by me no matter what.
This is just a little post
to recognize all of them who really do. And did.
Because it is true
and I never say it often.
I thank you.
You make the music in me.
Moving on….
Alright. I came up with this one.
It’s an old Filipino Classic and definitely one of my favourites.
Maging Sino Ka Man, by Mr. Rey Valera.
The literal translation would me “Whomever you may be.”
The song’s message is
“I would love you whomever you may be.
I don’t care what your past was,
and whatever anyone says is not important.”
I just used some backing drums from a Midi file I found
and I replaced the acoustic guitar with piano,
and the solo Saxophone as solo electric guitar.
I like how that one turned out.
Gave it a bit of a “Rock feel.”
I can’t do anything with the vocals though.
That’s what I came up with after a good 39 takes.
That’s just gonna be as good as it gets.
So here’s Maging Sino Ka Man
Music by – Rey Valera
Cover by – Ty Martell
Hope you like this one.
Lyrics Start Here
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