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Subject: Nights of Immeasurable Gifts Author: Scarlett [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] Date Posted: 02:56:02 10/28/05 Fri In reply to: viktoria 's message, "showbiz stripped" on 19:35:20 10/24/05 Mon Nights of immeasurable gifts By AMYLINE QUIEN CHING Thinking about classical and pop music made me think of the Ballad of East and West, a poem written by Rudyard Kipling, the first few lines of which I slightly modified… Classic is classic Pop is pop And never the twain shall meet! Won"t they? Never say never. In what is truly an unprecedented show of musical prowess, gifted children Jacob Sarreal, Joseph Valdes, Paulina Gutierrez and brother Pocholo shed their classical pieces to turn on a new pop leaf in a series of concerts with Asia’s Songbird Regine Velasquez. The concert tagged "Reflections" will pay tribute to the music industry greats like Mariah Carey, Angela Bofil, Gloria Estefan, Kuh Ledesma and Sharon Cuneta. "The first time I learned that we’ll be playing pop pieces, I was stunned. Scared actually. Though we have performed onstage countless times, this is our first time to play pop music. Performing with Regine Velasquez makes it all the more nerve-wracking," exclaims 13-year-old Paulina Gutierrez, who finds trading her Bach, Mozart and Tschaicovsky compositions to pop ones very difficult but nonetheless fun. At the risk of shattering stereotypes, Paulina’s musical life does not only revolve around the classics. A true blue child of the 90s, she also loves alternative and rock music, listing the band Simple Plan as her most favorite. "Their songs are so cool," she gushes. "I really really like them. Though it is truly difficult to adjust your style from classical to pop, little by little, I’m getting used to it. Maybe in the future, I could play other pieces. I also like Araw Gabi of Regine. The melody is great and it contains a little bit of classical in it." Her brother Pocholo Gutierrez agrees that it is indeed challenging to change the style that they have been used but he is enjoying the process. "Classical and pop are quite different. With pop, you can do hard and then soft. For me, it’s actually easier than classical. I just have to get use to it," he mentions. Like his sister, Pocholo also had one great revelation. Who would have thought a classical musician would like rap? "Hmm… I can’t really think of a pop piece that I like right now. Actually, I like rap more. My particular favorite is Bright Lights of Billy Crawford," he says. GETTING INTO TIP-"POP" SHAPE Knowing that they have their work cut out for them, the quartet are now doing rehearsals in preparation for the series of concerts, which is scheduled to open on November 4 and 5. The series will run every weekend until the closing date scheduled on December 9 and 10. And though they still have not rehearsed with Regine yet, they are sure that they will be comfortable working with the songbird… that is after they get over the initial onset of nerves and awe. "I am both excited and nervous to finally rehearse with Regine. Right now, we are just practicing our piece." Regine believes that the quartet will do a wonderful job in the concert. Though it is the first time that she’ll actually be performing with such young people, she has always imagined that kind of set-up. "I’ve always wanted to do this, to perform with young people. It’s a novelty," she enthuses. Novelty is perhaps a word that would not even begin to describe the concert. The audience will certainly be in for lots of surprises especially with Regine at the directorial helm. "I"ve certainly pulled out all the stops for this new show. It may be a smaller venue but that won"t stop me and the production team from giving our audience an A-list show!" The show is also her way of reflecting on her growth as an artist. There, she will reveal the people and the things that brought her to where she is now. This is one show that her fans should not dare miss. "Expect the ‘unexpectable,’" she exclaims with a laugh. "The concert will bring you lots of laughs, lots of good music and fun." [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ]

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[> [> Subject: Re: Nights of Immeasurable Gifts / T.Y. for posting.. Author: mmJun ;-) [Edit] Date Posted: 06:44:33 11/01/05 Tue Thanks to Regine fan Scarlett for "giving a damn" and posting here for Regine fans to see. mmJun ;-) By the way.. its a joke. Where I quoted "giving a damn"? Its a line from GONE WITH THE WIND. The female character is named "Scarlet" hehe.. And I'm Butler. Of course.. Because I do give a damn. ;-} Thanks again, Scarlet.. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> Subject: your welcome.. Author: Scarlett [Edit] Date Posted: 02:23:23 11/03/05 Thu >Thanks to Regine fan Scarlett >for "giving a damn" and posting >here for Regine fans to see. > >mmJun ;-) > >By the way.. its a joke. >Where I quoted "giving a damn"? >Its a line from GONE WITH THE >WIND. The female character is >named "Scarlet" hehe.. And I'm >Butler. Of course.. > >Because I do give a damn. > >;-} > >Thanks again, Scarlet.. yeah! i know..hehehe.. the exact line was "Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn!"...hehehehe.anyway, the cosmopolitan magazine is already out now! damn she's soooo sexy at the cover!if you wanna see the cover just go to www.femalenetwork.com [ Post a Reply to This Message ]