Abby Clutario Releases "Chichi Wo Motomete" Cover Under Alt G Music

Abby Clutario has just released her newest single, her rendition of Voltes V ending theme "Chichi Wo Motomete". Hers is a very mellow sounding one since she's using a Chapman stick which she has been using in her other singles. 

Abby says "I know there are tons of people still asking about it, hopefully I could teach a few people play it in the country. Back then when I talked to the founder, they wanted to put the actual instrument in a physical store, hopefully in the future since it is an investment. I don't teach music on the side and if they like it, they can invest the same way I did. Yes, I did have to push and have the song approved and they saw the video I made a couple months back. We had to tweak it a bit since it was originally sung by a male artist. The version in the episode is done by Matt, hopefully people can see this one especially on radio. I remember manifesting this a couple months back and I am very overwhelmed about the support I get from the AltG recording company, it was hard to find the ownership and license but it all went well especially now that Voltes V Legacy is being shown in the Philippines. I'm super happy when I released this as content a few years back, but the single is a different feeling hearing it air played, my friends really gave me good feedback. It was hard to do it in the original language and glad to see the translations during the time I was recording it. It's about a man longing to find his father and making this ballad was such a perfect fit. I know there are people who want a Tagalog version of it but it's very difficult as the words and phonetics are totally different because the meaning won't be completely told. I had to re-record it and you will see the difference when it comes out."

About the Chapman stick, she says "I've always been into piano but when I held it, it sounded like a Cielo, and I loved how that sounds. This originated in the US, and I got it from a US forum and had to learn it, planned to make it a solo performance when I was still in a band. Now I can make originals and cover songs, my tie ups always include using this relatively not so common instrument. So far, I've never encountered people who don't like it, there are some but it has never affected me, I don't really pay attention especially on social media because I'm a musician and people only ask about music in general."

This cover song by Abby Clutario will be released tomorrow July 7, 2023 on streaming platforms. Go check out Spotify and others to hear what changes she's made on this iconic song. This is again under AltG Records.

ABBY CLUTARIO Does UDD's TADHANA

Had a very pleasant and learning chat with Abby Clutario, a very talented singer and musician who recently released a single, a revival of Up Dharma Down's hit song "Tadhana". She's also a part of AltG Records which is under GMA Music. Primarily, she's an indie artist capable of using the Chapman Stick, a two handed string instrument with over 10-12 strings and is quite unique.

Choosing "Tadhana" she says was more of a collaborative decision between her and producer Kedy Sanchez. She's not new to the industry but always had been an indie artist for a little over 20 years, she's so happy that she gets to showcase her music now for an even wider audience.

She adds "Playing with the Chapman Stick made me feel how versatile it is. It can do any genre and sounds quite soothing. It's perfect for the song "Tadhana" as it is a ballad and very emotional. We did the song with the melody in mind so it gets highlighted, the Chapman Stick is uniqe and it can be a good accompaniment to any song."

Abby adds "I think more than the artist, piano is something I love. When I started playing music in church, I started to do other songs by other Filipino artists and instrumentalists. It's difficult to look for material because when I started there was no internet. I played and wrote it mostly by ear. In the new age, I listened to other Chapman Stick players but put my spin into it. There are not much vocals in progressive music, it's like modern classical. Much of the instruments are modern, different sounds and not just plainly piano."

 

 

She also says "First, if you decide to be who you want to be, you have to enjoy what you are doing, be passionate about it. Equip yourself with knowledge, if you have the tools and can write, go ahead and do it. It revolves around listening to all kinds of music, it's like when you are starting to read and write, you have to absorb everything and you need to treat it like you're starting from scratch, it's how you will grow. Don't prioritize fame, it's a bonus, but when you love what you do you'll go places. Once you're there, you make something and share it with other people. If they like it, that's just an extra."

Making the song she admits was quite challenging and doing justice to an already established hit song was something she was worried about. Producer Kedy suggested to do it because he knows Abby loves it too.

Currently, the song is on the #5 spot on iTunes PH top 100 songs. This was released just on January 20th and is also on the Spotify Fresh Finds playlist. Go listen to it there or on other streaming platforms because it's quite a cool version. She made it all her own.

ASUS Philippines Launch Stylish and Powerful ZenPad Line

Some real good news came to us last week as ASUS launched the availability of their new ZenPad line. These are three different tablets with models ZenPad C 7, ZenPad 7 and the ZenPad S 8. All these gorgeous tablets come in different price points and of course, are also in different specifications.

The call that evening, is to have your device as something "not just to let you just stay connected or perform specific tasks". It's going to be a bit more about having fashion, style and technology mold together and have it when you want to because ultimately, it should be Luxury on Your Terms.

On the performance department, Gabriel Padit says this is the world's first tablet that has a 4GB RAM. If you saw how this works on the ASUS ZenFone, imagine the possibilities it could do with a tablet. Imagine your current gaming habits and how it would go head to head with other tablets that are being used now in the market. They even went ballistic and compared it with the graphics of the latest iPad, well we could tell how it fared as it got thrown out of the water. ASUS devices are using proprietary VisualMaster and PixelMaster technologies that promises real life like graphics on their devices.

That's the gorgeous Stephanie Retuya on the right, I love her with that white ASUS Zenpad 8.0 and ZenClutch!

Hey look! It's Manhunt International 2012 and Fashion Asia 2014 top male model of the year June Macasaet!

The ZenPad line looked so good if carried around like a clutch. It can definitely match the colors and the styles you put in on your outfits. Aside from that, George Su also announced a couple of things that would make your tablets ultra personalized.

 Just look at those gorgeous ZenCases, you can have them changed to what you prefer, the color of your outfit buy just changing the back covers. If you're into a sassy lifestyle, you can opt fot the ZenClutch which is a type of foldable case that can make your tablet into a fashion accessory. If you're like me who use tablets for photos and videos, you can opt for the PowerCase and add about half a day's worth or more o battery life to your ZenPad device. If you're into music and parties, then you can go for the imressive AudioCover which is a multi speaker system and 5.1 DTS surround sound.

For the price points, the ZenPad S 8 is priced at Php 16,995, while the ZenPad 7 is at Php 7,995 and the ZenPad C 7 is so affordable at Php 5,995. You've got these affordable yet powerful devices now in the Philippines and all you got to do now is go to your favorite gadget shops that sell ASUS devices and reserve one. It looks good, it feel right, and the power inside and out is unmatched.

It's also the perfect companion now that I'm traveling too. I took it to Coron in Palawan last week and after suiting it up, installing all the essentials, I think this is the perfect companion to do my daily blogging activities. A glass of wine, cheese, my camera, and shades, plus this ZenPad looks so fine by me. I think that, is luxury on my terms.

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Alden Richards Goes "Bad Boy" On Chalk Mag Cover

The clean looking, clean shaven, good looking Alden Richards was busy signing autographs when we arrived at MESA in Tomas Morato, Quezon City. The "Pambansang Dimples" who we usually see baring leading man roles in GMA shows just bared down a different look during a CHALK Magazine cover shoot this month. Yes, this guy who we always see too clean looking went all "Bad Boy" on us for CHALK Mag. 

His dimples was coming out in all shapes and forms. This different look on the mag made him look very different than what we're used to which means he can pass as an action star whenever he wants it. He mentions he's very serious about his craft so whatever he does, he makes sure he delves into the role he's portraying. The different look in CHALK Magazine was nothing different because he always sees this as a challenge. Changing looks isn't as easy as you can probably tell, because it entails a lot of things for you to project this on cam. He's got a scruffy exterior on this one, totally off tangent with what you usually see on TV - but he passes off like a grown man with angst, a certain amount of machismo and bad intentions. Girls dig that look and yes, it looks very attractive.

Alden these days is busy with independent films. He says he sorely enjoys it that he wants to have more projects like it soon. Since it is not commercial, he knows how much it might not be practically rewarding but it feeds his artistic hunger for the craft.

The Indie film he's also doing right now has got very intimate scenes included. It's also got very rough ones that you wouldn't imagine an Alden Richards would do on a normal day so you can expect something different from him this time. The title alone "Cain at Abel" was a dead giveaway.. it's how intense it will be. He also stars with Aljur Abrenica on a more modern take on the biblical story but it will not be too similar with that period or the old film portrayed by Christopher De Leon and Philip Salvador. The experimentation, the weird scenes shot in this film was what Alden was looking for. He was so thankful to have worked with Director Adolf Alix Jr. under GMA Films. 

To know more about it and Alden Richards' full interview, please grab a copy of Chalk Magazine this month in leading bookstores, shops, magazine stands nationwide! I even found some in 7-11 stores in my neighborhood. Definitely a must have for someone who adores Alden inside and out!

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Alden Richards: February Cover For Men's Health

He was beaming, all smiles and appeared a little thinner than when I last saw him Father's day 2013. Alden Richards is made. He's already being teamed up with GMA's Queen Marian Rivera in the teleserye Carmela; and has been doing good in his projects on the side. He's also the current hunk and cover boy of the Philippine "Men's Health", the bible of sports enthusiasts and health fans nationwide this February. It's something he's truly proud of as he laments this is another feather to his hat.

Making the cover isn't easy. It also means that he had to seriously work out and have a little help from dieticians and non invasive surgery. He doesn't mind admitting that too because if you have something that can help you achieve that goal to a perfect body, he believes you have all the right in the world to get help how to do that. He is by the way the billboards of BELO too. 

You'll also see in the issue what workout regimen he follows and how he has included it into his lifestyle. He is including workout and sports in his schedules as much as he can. He's also thankful that he's got trainors who understand his work and gets easy on him when he doesn't workout for a long time. It's like starting back to zero but he manages.

If you want to know more about Alden Richards and how he stays fit, look through the pages of Men's Health on the February issue. It's still available on magazine shops and book stores nationwide! Let his dimples do the convincing, if that doesn't work watch Alden Richards in his shows on GMA. That will surely get you hooked!

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