Tuesday, December 31, 2013

PHILIPPINES' MYX INTERNATIONAL TOP 20 MUSIC VIDEOS FOR 2013 YEAR-END RESULTS


Last year, One Direction occupied the number one spot in the Philippines' international top 20 music videos for 2012 with their music video One Thing. This year, they did it again. They have four entries in this year's Philippines' top 20 international music videos. Thanks to the undying support of the Philippines' Directioners. 

Female artists are also strong contenders in this year's year-end countdown results. There are nine female artists who own the majority of this year's top 20 music videos.

But this year's top 20 international music videos would never be complete without K-pop music videos. Yes, K-pop is still strong; they are even stronger than last year. In fact, the first "Video of the Year" of the first Youtube Music Awards is a K-pop music video.

Next year, will One Direction still be able to rule the Philippines' Music Charts? Again, only time can tell. I have a suggestion to One Direction. Please have a concert here in the Philippines while you are still hot.


Tuesday, December 24, 2013

EXO - MIRACLES IN DECEMBER (Korean version)


Title: Miracles In December
Artist: Exo
Country: South Korea

This music video has two versions - the Korean version and the Chinese version. I'm using here the Korean version.

When this music video was released in the Philippines, it went straight to the number one spot in the international music countdown in the Philippines' music channel. 

This song is about a guy who lost the girl he loves because of his indifference and his self-centeredness. And now he misses the girl so much. He now realized how selfish he was, and how he just took the girl for granted. He wanted her back into his life which did not happen.

The video's wholesome concept, the beautiful song itself, the soulful voices of the singers, plus the very good acting skills and facial expressions of all the members of Exo, make for a very beautiful and heart-piercing music video. 

Monday, December 23, 2013

ARTISTS AT A GLANCE: ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS

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Alvin and the Chipmunks is an American music group consists of three singing animated chipmunks. The members are: Alvin, the naughty one; Simon, the tall and bespectacled one; and Theodore, the chubby one. They are managed by their adoptive father David "Dave" Seville, which is actually the stage name of the group's creator Ross Bagdasarian, Sr. who created them in 1958 for a novelty record.

The chipmunks were named after the three executives of Liberty Records - Simon Waronker, All Bennett and Theodore Keep. The group's debut album Let's All Sing with the Chipmunks was released on January 1, 1959. To date, the group had released more than forty albums, including six Christmas albums and more than thirty singles.

Awards:

- 5 Grammy Awards
- 1 American Music Awards
- 1 Golden Reel Award
- 3 Kids Choice Awards

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Saturday, December 21, 2013

THE JACKSON 5 - GIVE LOVE ON CHRISTMAS DAY LYRICS


Choice quotes from the song:

"Give love on Christmas day."

"No greater gift is there than love."

"What the world needs is love."

This is one of the most popular Christmas songs worldwide by The Jackson 5, which was composed of brothers Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon and Michael Jackson. This song was from the album "Jackson 5 Christmas Album" which was released on October 15, 1970 (I was not born yet). It was written by Berry Gordy, Alphonso Mizell, Christine Perren, Fredie Perren and Deke Richards.

Although this was released in 1970, until now it is still one of the most requested Christmas songs in the Philippines. 

Tuesday, December 17, 2013

QUOTABLE TWEETS FROM ZAYN MALIK OF ONE DIRECTION


July 24, 2011
And remember, nobody's feelings are more important than your own, so take time to love yourself.

July 28, 2011
Never think that it's too late for change, things can always get better.

September 14, 2011
I guess life always has a way of showing things you don't wanna see, but the more you resist the clearer things become.

September 15, 2011
Time is the most precious gift you can give someone because it's a portion of your life that you will never get back.

September 17, 2011
Learn from yesterday, live for today and hope for tomorrow. 

November 29, 2011
Don't ya hate it when blackberry goes really slow and you feel like punching it in the memory card.

November 29, 2011
A positive outlook on life is all you need, and after that, everything falls into place.

December 5, 2011
Get on with life, because life gets on without you.

March 30, 2012
If the love is real, it will rise above all else.

April 1, 2012
However many amazing things happen in your life, you should always be thankful for it, remain humble, modest and respectful.


Saturday, December 7, 2013

AWARD WINNING ARTISTS DONATED SONGS FOR THE PHILIPPINES

International artists gave their songs for the album entitled Songs for the Philippines. The album is a compilation of songs from the biggest names in the music industry. It contain 39 songs. The purpose of the album is to raise money for the victims of typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines.

The artists, the different record companies and music publishers agreed to donate the sales of the album to the Philippine Red Cross. It was released on iTunes last November 25, 2013.

Thank you so much to all the artists who donated their songs for a good cause.

Thanks to: Adele; Alicia Keys; apl.de.ap; Beyonce; Bob Dylan; Bruno Mars; Cher; Earth, Wind & Fire; Ellie Goulding; Eminem; Enrique Iglesias; FUN.; Imagine Dragons; James Blunt; Jessica Sanchez; Josh Groban; Justin Bieber; Justin Timberlake; Katy Perry; Kelly Clarkson; Kings of Leon; Kylie Minogue; Lady Gaga; Lilly Allen; LINKIN PARK; Lorde; Madonna; Michael Buble; Muse; One Direction; Paolo Nutini; Pink; Pitbull; Red Hot Chili Peppers; Sara Barielles; The Beatles; The Fray; U2