That 4AD Thing

Medio 'di ko na-gets yung "playing for the crowd" part, considering na "most-telling" pa 'yon so I should know. Exactly how were we playing for others?

Is it because we played 4AD stuff and the gig is a 4AD Tribute (of sorts)? Hindi siguro 'yon kasi we've known that already since you accepted the invitation to play there. Plus, we've been wanting to do more covers for the longest time and the gig was more of an excuse for us to really work on them.

Maybe it was more of the amps playing for the crowd since they didn't want to cooperate with us when we wanted to turn up the volume. Err.. or something. Basta malabo yung statement na we weren't playing for ourselves.

And candyaudioline "tarpaulin"??? Ha??? Protective material? Labo, Allan.

I do agree that our set didn't turn out like what we were aiming for. Aside from the bad sound system and equipment (guitar amp nga ata yung ginagamit ko that night eh), there were some mishaps and technical glitches here and there. However, I do not agree in practicing for a toned down set when we were slated for a full-band set-up. The organizers know very well that we play shoegaze and we needed volume to achieve whatever kind of sound we needed for our songs (including the covers). We shouldn't be the ones figuring this one out.

Anyhow, my only comfort is the fact that there were some people who thought that we did great. The problem is, I don't know if it's because: (a) they don't really have an idea on what songs we were covering; (b) they were just too drunk to notice the glitches; (c) they were just being polite; or (d) they were being sincere.


Assuring myself that everything was going on just fine.

Basta... for sure, better set na this coming BUZZNITE. Speaking of which, I repost...

BUZZNITE
May 28, 2005; Mayric's

we're in for another night of great music at mayrics. slated to perform are the "confused shogazers" candyaudioline, the "new wave-ish dreampopstars" populardays, "EMOtionally charged post punk band" sunsetdrive and the "danceable indie-guitar-rockers" tether. also in the line-up are "balik buzz night band" children of eden and "geek rock darlings" angus...entrance is only PhP100.00 and this gets you 1 free beer...

To TETHER: Kelangan niyo ng saklay??? 'di niyo na kailangan pang tumingin sa malayo ;)

Angus... just remembered. I had Angus beef (rib-eyed) last night for dinner... muy delicioso!