November 19th, 2008
Mistula tracks “Pista ng Patay” (Feast Day of the Dead) and “Baptized” (video release version) are now available for download!
Click on the image to go to the updated main site.
Previously an Overplay.com exclusive release, “Pista ng Patay” (Feast Day of the Dead) debuted straight at number 1 on the UK Overplay Charts and Overplay Rock Charts. It has since topped the charts repeatedly on various occasions and has been a consistent chart placer, even to this date.
The almost 8-minute poem/song celebrates the uniqueness of the Filipino Day of the Dead festivities. As bandleader/ chief songwriter/ drummer Lugosi states in a UKEvents.net interview, “… what makes [the feast day of the dead] more unique in the Philippine setting is the powerful contrast of the events that literally bombard your senses. Because amidst the solemnity, and the prayers, and the lighting of candles, you also get the endless food tripping, and the late night karaoke singing, and the gambling with playing cards, and the trips to the beaches… it’s one big party. A time of excess in a time of quiet internal meditation.” And nowhere is the play on contrasts more evident than in the jumpy, constantly-shifting, foot-stomp, hip-swaying, then headbang-inducing arrangement of this epic track.
The now-downloadable version of “Baptized”, on the other hand, was first heard on the band’s second music video, which premiered exclusively on Mistula’s Channel V AMP site.
Click on the image to be redirected to Mistula’s AMP site.
“Baptized”, the music video, was conceptualized and fully animated by Mistula disciples, design director Eric Sanchez and director of photography Mike Fallarme of Lube Studios. The video has since enjoyed airplay on MTV Philippines and local music channel, MYX.
Mistula’s “Pista ng Patay” and “Baptized” — Download! Download kayo diyan!*
*similar to what street hawkers (who swarm cemeteries during the day of the dead) would shout to peddle their goods
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The Good News, Announcements |
October 22nd, 2008
…God created Joey.
And He thought she was good.
From the created to the creator, a very happy birthday to our one and only Joey!
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February 28th, 2008
The video release version of “Baptized” (which Mistula released exclusively for the video’s launch) is the band’s current entry to Overplay’s Play & Rate Competition.
This is the same competition where Mistula earned a place for their track, “The Last Supper” – the first for any Philippine or Asian band ever.
Once again, devotees are called upon for support!
Head over to the Mistula Overplay Page now and let the voice of our flock be heard, anew!
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Announcements |
February 15th, 2008
Mistula is set to premiere their newest song this 23 February. But you won’t believe how they’ll do it!
We caught up with Mistula main man, Lugosi, and he has this to say:
“We’ve been working on this new song for a while now, ever since Mistula has been tapped for the Manikako project. Aside from helping out with the doll workshops, we knew we wanted to do something really special for the cause, and we knew we wanted to do it in our own Mistula way. We all agreed we would offer something that we love doing the most. So, yeah, it’s going to be a new poem song, written specifically for Manikako. It’s our gift to Manikako, dedicated to the people behind it, to the supporters who give their effort, time, and resources, to the artists who contribute their talents, and most especially, to the kids who ultimately, are the ones who benefit from the cause.”
“Of course, in true Mistula fashion, we’ve also decided not to premiere it in your usual “new single release” kind of way. Manikako is having a week-long event, starting this February 16 at the Podium Mall in Ortigas. There’s going to be an auction for Manikako dolls designed by top artists in the country, doll exhibits, workshops from various art-related groups, and a culminating thanksgiving celebration on the last day of the event, on the 23rd. That’s where we’ll premiere the new song “Salamat sa Iyo, Manikako” (Thank you, Manikako), live. Yup, live. We’ve always said our songs are poetry performances, so what better way to first experience this new piece than by doing an actual poetry performance. We’ve got the Mistula Tribute Band, they’ve got our blessing, they’re taking care of that for us. And, collaborating with us is the father of performance poetry in the country and current director of the University of the Philippines Creative Writing Center, Prof Vim Nadera. It’s something that’s never been done before, so we’re pretty excited as to how that will turn out. And it’s probably the only chance to hear the new song performed live, before we release the actual recording sometime later this year.”
So mark your calendars, devotees! And see you this February 23, 5:30pm at The Podium, Ortigas Center for “Salamat sa Iyo, Manikako”.
Gabie Osorio, doll seamstress extraordinaire, turned Lugosi and the rest of Mistula into Manikako. More of Gabie’s creations are at the Manikako, Future Ko! A Fund Raising Doll Fair at The Podium, February 16 to 23, 2008.
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February 3rd, 2008
Crossposted on Uno’s blog, Fully Articulated
Mistula’s contribution to Manikako? The band’s upcoming track called “Salamat Sa Iyo, Manikako”. You’ll hear its melody on this animated short film’s soundtrack, scored by musician and composer Mike Villegas.
“Medyas” may also be viewed on the Mistulavisions Youtube channel.
You can contribute to Manikako, too! Your old clothes, extra rolls of yarn, buttons and other accessories can make a world of difference to poor children. Drop your donations at the colorful Manikako boxes located at The Podium in Ortigas, Lourdes School in Pasig, RCBC Plaza in Makati, UP and Ateneo in Quezon City, and My Masterpiece Art School in Libis.
“Salamat Sa Iyo, Manikako” will debut in a big way at the Manikako, Future Ko! A Fund-Raising Doll Fair at the Podium, February 16 to 23, 2003.
Something this big shouldn’t be missed. That’s me on top of Gabie’s latest creation, the jumbo Manikako we nicknamed Man-man.
For the latest news and updates on the upcoming Manikako event, please join the Manikako community on Livejournal. See you there!
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