ORIGINAL PHILIPPINE MUSIC.....

The Ad That Said It All.....





The Host For The Day.....





Martin's New Album, "Milestones".....





The man himself, Mr. Martin Nievera.....











"Sana'y ika'y muling makita ko. Damhin ang tibok ng puso ko!" Taken From "Kahit Isang Saglit" By Martin Nievera.....









I was suppose to meet my friend Lani at PGH yesterday to catch up on things about life, gossip a little and check out what is happening on her part of the world now that she is married. Just when I was on my way, I received a text from her telling me that she had to go home early and postpone our meeting since she had to do an errand for her aunt. For some reason, I kind a had a feeling about our meeting not pushing through so when she told me her news, I accepted it eventually. I was disappointed because I really wanted to see my old friend. It's a good thing though that I brought my camera with me, I guess I'll just have to take pictures of whatever catches my fancy. So off to Robinson's Place in Manila I went.

I noticed that rows of chairs, a sound system and a lighting system were placed in the middle of the mall along the Orosa entrance. It was cordoned off, a sign that a show was scheduled for that day and was about to start. My curiosity lead me to the roped area and read the ad that Mr. Martin Nievera shall be performing on that day. The mall tour is part of his promotion for his new album.

To cut to the chase, I bought a copy of his new cd which entitled me to the free concert, which I waited for to start (the ad said 5 pm but Martin showed up at 7 pm!), which enabled me to take shots of him, which made me fall in line for his autograph and souvenir photo, which made me come home late that night and which made me wonder just what exactly did he do to wreck his marriage to Pops? He isn't exactly a handsome guy but he just oozes with charm and wit! Hmmm, I guess any girl will really fall for that!

Me and my friends in high school used to go gaga on him and Pops. They would watch concerts that the two starred in with each other or doing their solo gigs. Some buy fan magazines that feature either of them. I would stay late at night and watch Penthouse Live every Sunday evening at channel 7. Failure to watch the show means I won't be able to share in the gossip the next day with my friends as we decipher clues in the show that will prove that a relationship does exist between the two (when it was still a secret). They only admitted that something was going on between them when they announced their engagement and Pops was pregnant with Robin.

I have never watched his concerts before and when I heard him sing live, I was blown away! He really has an awesome singing voice and he has the ability to engage with his audience by the way he interprets and sings his repertoire. The guy may have his flaws but he is still such a fine singer!