Archive for the ‘Music’ Category
In Love with Kazaky!
‘You Want Me, You Love Me, You Hate Me – I Don’t Care!’
I first saw a video of KAZAKY, a Ukrainian dance group when a friend shares one of their catwalk video on Facebook. I am just amazed on how these four good-looking guys managed to dance and strut their stuff on the catwalk with grace and poise. Wearing high-heeled shoes is not easy even for a lady, much for men. I am impressed on how the men of Kazaky do it.
KAZAKY Original Members: Oleg, Kyrille, Artur and Stas
I’ve been watching their music videos and live performances via YouTube for almost a week now. It is a sign that I am totally in love with this group! The original members of Kazaky are Oleg Zhezhel, Arthur Gaspar, Cyril Fedorenko and Stas Pavlov. Mid last year, Stas Pavlov (my favorite) left the group and was replaced by Francesco Borgato.
Rihanna: The Last Song Syndrome Queen
RIHANNA is one of the hottest personalities in the international music in the recent years. With chart-topping hits, interesting personal life and dedication her craft, Rihanna is a superstar in her own right!
Rihanna, you da one and only LSS Queen!
I love Rihanna and although I am not a die-hard fan of hers, I do love to sing and dance with her songs. Actually, I think her songs have the power to capture every listener’s attention and eventually keep it on loop until one gets tired of it. I can mention a number of awkward encounters wherein I sing out loud or dance in a public place one I hear a song of hers LOL. I’m sorry but I just can’t help it! Most of Rihanna’s songs can cause one the so-called ‘Last Song Syndrome’.
Want me to give examples? Here you go!
‘It’s Our First Time’ with Solenn Heussaff & Gaz Holgate (Music Video Preview)
Wednesday is the ‘Official Solenn Heussaff Day‘. For the first time, I met the French/Filipina performer in person! Together with a number of bloggers, we went all the way to Republiq in Resort World Manila to cover the music video shoot of Solenn’s second single from her debut album.
Hot & Steamy scene - literally
Although I first read about her in magazines attending in socialite events and other fashion-related gatherings, I’ve always felt that Solenn is not really that intimidating. Glad that I am right with my gutfeel when we were finally introduced to her over lunch together with Gaz Holgate, her leading man in the music video.
Photos and Videos after the jump! CAUTION: Hotness overload!
The Soothing Music of Mike Francis
LITTLE TRIVIA: When I asked my Dad and Mom where my name (Micaela Fransesca) came from, they mentioned that Italian pianist/songwriter Mike Francis influenced them. There is another version about naming me after two relatives. Whatever the real reason is, I am happy with my name.
Mike Francis, one of Italy's best artist of all time
My Father used to work as a Radio DJ in various radio stations in Dagupan, Baguio and even as far as Puerto Princesa. I am lucky to be his assistant while he’s on duty. I remember him teaching me how to take good care of phonograph record disks. It is arranged according to record labels as these companies send out samples for the radio shows to play. He used to have this memo notepad where he writes his playlist then arranges it manually on his shift. I can say that his workmates loved it when I’m around since they ask me the most awkward questions and I answer them with no hesitations. Being friends with his female fans is quite a learning experience for me. Hmmm… now i am thinking of writing a series about my experience as a Radio DJ’s sidekick 
Anyway, my dad is a collector of cassette tapes and I think he collected more than 300 albums. It is already our afternoon hobby to just stay at home, cook food and play loud music. From the Beatles to Michael Jackson to Rolling Stones to CARS to Heart to Jon Secada to Bob Marley and KISS – almost every genre! We used to record some of his shows in a blank tape and now I regret re-using it to record pop songs. Now I don’t have a physical cassette tape with his voice on it 
One of the artists we’d love to hear at home on Family weekends is of course, Mike Francis. The Italian artist passed away two years ago, but his music truly lives on. Here are some of my favorite Mike Francis songs.
‘Acoustic Princess’ By Princess Velasco (with Music Videos)
Princess Velasco is dubbed as the ‘Acoustic Princess‘ in the Philippine Music Scene. It was just less than two years ago when I blogged about me attending Princess Velasco’s mall tour at SM Megamall for her first album ‘Addicted to Acoustic’. Just a few months after, she released her Addicted to Acoustic 2 . Now, she’s out with her third one!
Princess Velasco dolled up for the Acoustic Princess album pictorial
Time flies really fast. It was just like yesterday when we were working at the same room for the Marketing Department of a company. I really learned a lot from her in terms of work and life. She is a corporate expert and versatile performer rolled into one!