MISTULA : Revelations

The sixth Mistula update wouldn’t have been such a riotous fiesta without the many many many many friends who came and rushed and bustled to make this update possible.

Fabo and his Second design crew, for painting a fresh design to the Mistula website. Manx Minuet sends her love to Benson Fabonan, Black Rosary member #201.

Edith, photographer and financial manager, for single-handedly producing Mistula merchandise, which will be available for sale this December.

Mike Fallarme, photographer and drag racer, for driving Mistula to his favorite garage to shoot the most glamourous Mistula photos yet. They will be seen on print in Germany soon.

Recently hitched but always lusting for Manx, award-winning writer Elvin Bueno, for his newest literary contribution, “Vesperas”, on print next year.

Rockstar Derrick, Leigh and our Y&R friends for their criticism and concern. The RCBC Tower 2 guards, who give Uno a VIP welcome whenever he comes to work.

The people of Maquiapo, featured on this update’s Tour (Click III), for boisterously demonstrating how Filipinos celebrate All Saint’s Day.

Sam for sending Lobo towards the right direction. eL for being our virtual bouncer and Uno’s no. 1 girl. Our online friends whose daily messages inspire the band to work harder.

Tatay Metio who is alive in our hearts, even when it’s not Pista ng Patay.

Joey and Rey who have lost sleep and gained pounds and loved each other more. You give Mistula song and soul.

From the band to all of you, many many many many thanks!

Dolorosa, the 2006 Mistula Holy Week Presentation, wouldn’t have been realized if not for the help of these amazing people:

Teresa Ibanez, Birheng Mahalay, for her gift of melody. Elvin Bueno, who sacrificed drinking time to write The Jealous God for Mistula. Angela Tiempo, who is more reliable than Babelfish.

Sam Munir, for her trust and friendship and Dragan. Bob Reyes, our 24-7-365.5 (including holidays) web server and tech support/er. Edith Esguerra, for making sure something is earned out of all this.

Derrick Periodico, Fabo and Leigh for their constant critique. Eric Sanchez and Jennyson Rosero for honoring us with their Mistula-exclusive art. eL Gosengfiao, our virtual bouncer, for trying her best to keep our sites thief-and-pirate-free. Mia Peterson for sending Lugosi home (with expensive gifts). Philmusic’s Jim Ayson, Rock Nation’s Karl Acepcion, Pinoy-Radio’s DJ Bobby and the moderators of Rakista. com for believing in Mistula. Dading Lumanog for beautifully crafting Dragan’s British Embassy and the Mistula custom guitars. Black Rose and the Black Rosary flock for the love, encouragement and support. Our beloved Jenny McNitt, ever our supporter and dear friend, for keeping Uno inspired.

The kind people of San Guillermo Parish Church for letting us play inside their holy, historical sanctuary. Our families who are bewildered yet still supportive. And of course, God, who to this day, have not struck us with lightning for our sacrilege. Thank you, forever and ever.

Lilaea and August, thank you for making our day.

Lilaea

August

These photo stories were originally posted by Emilybomb and Kiriko Moth on the Den of Angels forum.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SAM!
(More! More! More!)

Now and forever,
Dragan, Lugosi, Manx, Uno and your Mistula crew