My “Irreplaceable” Version Hits Airwaves

I’m not so sure about this but I hope it’s true. You see, I am really a musically inclined person and whenever I’m in the mood, I tend to write songs about myself, my experiences, love and even hate. Some of the songs that I wrote are entitled “A Road To Stardom”, “Jokes Might Hurt Me”, “Picture”, “Gimme Ya Move” and “Discovered”. They all have unique melodies.

However recently, I have been into a different songwriting scheme. I must say my music is heavily influenced by acts such as Christina Aguilera, Beyoncé, the Backstreet Boys, Usher among others. I am so engulfed with most of their songs that I came up having a new and probably effective musical idea. That is, recycling their songs through translating them using my mother tongue—the Cebuano language.

The first and so far, the only song that I remade is Beyoncé’s smash hit “Irreplaceable”. The remaking process was fairly tough for the song has rich lyrics. However, I managed to have the finished product just after a couple of hours. I entitled it as “Di Maalisdan (Irreplaceable Cebuano Version)”.

After finishing, I uploaded the song right away on imeem.com. On the first week of its release, it was heavily listened mostly by my classmates and friends (haha!). As of this date, it has gained over 130 listeners. Not bad…But that’s not the climax yet!

Just this day, I received a text message from Theresa Natalie Conde, a high school classmate of mine, regarding my version of “Irreplaceable”. She stated that her brother heard it at a local radio station in Cebu, Philippines. What?!? Like I was so stunned when I knew it. My song was played on the radio?? I can’t believe it! Well, that just means they probably like what I made. I’m so flattered.

Now, it seems like my inspiration in making songs has finally come back. I think I’ll have to finish my new work. It’s called “Wala’y Kinsa”, a remake of Alicia Keys’ “No One”. I’ll also be doing my version of Mariah’s “Touch My Body”. Check them out soon!

If you want to listen to my song “Di Maalisdan (Irreplaceable Cebuano Version)”, I embedded it just above this post.

By the way, allow me to plug my very first music video. It’s my version of Rihanna’s “Umbrella”.

FYI, the Cebuano language is distinct in central and southern Philippines. Actually, it is the most widely spoken language in the country and the #1 major basis of the Filipino language.

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Revisiting the MKD's Very First P.E. Night

MKD people, do you still remember this? If you don’t, let me help you recall.

It was on the night of October 5, 2007 when the very first P.E. Night took place at the “highest ground” of the Mindanao Kokusai Daigaku. With Prof. Arnel francis Morales as the adviser, the SSPE1 and SSPE3 students organized the said event for months to give extreme recognition to physical education, health, music, dance, sports and recreational activities. The venue was adorned by Mr. Grand Crizzel Ravacio with glittery blue and silver objects.

The event was ignited through a massive multimedia presentation created by Czar Rod Joven and a magnificent performance of the entire freshmen and sophomores of the MKD. After that, there had been a series of superb presentations. The SSPE1 students, wearing the new P.E. uniform, gave tribute to various types of sports as well as to some quiet and active recreational activities. Conversely, the SSPE3 students, dressed up with traditional Filipino attires, showed up and gave pride to popular Philippine folk dances.

The Mr. & Ms. P.E. on the other hand, was the focal point of the P.E. Night. A total of six pairs joined in to compete and become the most deserving guy and gal, gifted with extreme glamour, athletic prowess and wit. The members of the jury were Mr. Sherwin Tinnae, Mr. Arnel Solis, Ms. Flora Mae Cabacungan, Ms. Celestina Japos and Ms. Olivia Trinquand. In the end, the titles were given to Hiruko Osanai and Jamaica Omega Mendoza.

Have I already brought your memory back? You should not forget this one. It’s too precious to be forgotten.

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"Mother Earth, I Love You": A Tribute to the Earth and A Final Requirement As Well

Here's my work for the fulfillment of our group's final requirement in GNAS1 (Modern Biology) and GNAS3 (Earth Science). I made this for one night only and I'm so proud that I finished it in just a short span of time.

You may sing it if you know Destiny's Child's single "Brown Eyes" from their album "Survivor".

MOTHER EARTH, I LOVE YOU

Remember the first day when my mom bore me
Remember the first day when you first saw me
You welcomed me and you took care of me
You let me grow up and you gave me life

Remember the first day when you showed what you got
Remember the first day when I said "you're hot"
Got nonliving stuffs, as well as living stuffs
You're so perfect and you've got a lot

Your precious creatures, big and small
Your lands and seas and atmosphere
It felt so good that you are here
I thank you for the life you've given me

I love you Mother Earth 'cause you love me too
I love you Mother Earth 'cause your caring shows
You provided me with things I really need
I swear I'll take good care of you 'cause I

I love you Mother Earth 'cause your precious
I love you Mother Earth, 'cause your generous
Even though we tend to be so cruel to you
You still are capable

Oh Mother Earth, I love you

Remember all the days of catastrophes
Remember all the days of uncertainty
People tend to put all of the blame on you
Didn't know they should be blamed too

Remember all these days of your suffering
From burning to polluting to this global warming
I'm really sorry for you're feeling those things
We never gave back what you've given

You're losing your resources now
Your beauty's quickly fading now
But don't you lose hope, don't get down
We need you and we will do what we can

I love you Mother Earth 'cause you love me too
I love you Mother Earth 'cause your caring shows
You provided me with things I really need
I swear I'll take good care of you 'cause I

I love you Mother Earth 'cause your precious
I love you Mother Earth, 'cause your generous
Even though we tend to be so cruel to you
You still are capable

Oh Mother Earth, I love you

I will help you
I'll never let you die, and you must help too
I can never do this thing without you
We have to work as one so it'll come true

Whoa, I love you

I love you Mother Earth 'cause you love me too
I love you Mother Earth 'cause your caring shows
You provided me with things I really need
I swear I'll take good care of you 'cause I

I love you Mother Earth 'cause your precious
I love you Mother Earth, 'cause your generous
Even though we tend to be so cruel to you
You still are capable

Oh Mother Earth, I love you

You’re capable
Oh Mother Earth, I love you

Wonder why this is our final requirement? Well, let me explain it to you. Professor Arnel Francis "Bryan" Morales, our dear professor in both GNAS1 and GNAS2 decided not to follow the traditional written exam as a way of evaluating students. He's always like that and I love it. He's an innovator!

Now, to continue...Bryan 先生 believes in the Theory of Multiple Intelligences of Howard Gardner. He believes that each individual manifests varying levels of intelligences and that, each person has a unique "cognitive profile". Because of that, he decided to divide our class into seven groups. Each group will represent a particular intelligence. It's either on of the following:

• Logical-Mathematical intelligence

• Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence

• Interpersonal Intelligence

• Intrapersonal Intelligence

• Musical/Rhythmical Intelligence

• Spatial Intelligence

• Verbal-Linguistic Intelligence

Since, I am interested in music and I think I am capable of writing songs, I chose to become a part of the Musical/Rhythmical Intelligence group. I was the leader then and so, I had the power to name my group as M.R.I. (Musical/Rhythmical Intellectuals).

See how genius our prof is??? :)

By the way, I also wrote another song other than this. Catch it later!

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The Blue Team Cheer Prowess (Another P.E. lympics Moment)

Hey students of the Mindanao Kokusai Daigaku (...and the entire world as well)! Here's another video of the recently concluded P.E. lympics.

Do you know which team got the first prize during the Cheerdance Competition event? Okay, I think I have to give clues. Here it is!

• First, this team was the first and last team to perform.
• Second,they came up being the 3rd over-all champion at the end of the P.E. lympics.
• And third, I belong in this team

C'mon, it's obvious! It's nothing but the ever renowned BLUE TEAM.

Just because I thought that uploading the raw video clip of our second performance would be not so presentable and catchy, I decided to incorporate a number of video effects. Believe me, that work was so tough. I had to do it all day long. Whew... I'm glad I made it.

Here's the fruit of my hard work!

Thanks to Mary Danielle Yu for the video clips.

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P.E. lympics Videos Unleashed on YouTube

After spending a day of uploading, finally, the two videos of the recent P.E. lympics can already be viewed on YouTube. The first video entitled “The P.E. lympics...Binding Every Color As One” consists of candid photos taken during said event’s proper. On the other hand, the video “Tribute to the P.E. lympics Athletes (An Outro)” is obviously an “outro” and a tribute for the athletes (haha!). No, I mean, it is composed of snaps (not candid) of the SSPE4 students, the persons behind the successful P.E. lympics.

And if you’ll be asking who made these videos…well, I think you know the answer. Yours truly freaks! :)

By the way, allow me to thank Ner Bandoy for the pics.

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