Dear John

20 days have passed and I still feel bad for not being able to watch John Mayer’s concert here in Manila. I am a huge fan and I’d love to see him perform live. The write-ups of the said concert did not help either as they drone on the wet and wild and chilling night with Mr. Mayer.

It rained that night, while I was with some college friends at Greenbelt watching a film called "La Teta Asustada". Anyway, as the rain got the audience wet and cold, John Mayer felt like a hot sponge bath with his songs and guitar prowess. He really is a guitar master. He knows his stuff well.

Rain + John Mayer = Chill. That’s right. I don’t mind getting drenched in the rain, it actually adds an effect to the relaxed, easy-to-sing-along songs of this guy right here.

Oh John, you’re in trouble again, but you’re still my music man.

I hope you continue to do good music, man.

Umbrellas up to you!

The Recovery of Mr. Em

Track back my high school days, one of the most influential artists in the world was a "white" rapper called Eminem.

His songs were memorized by teenage boys trying to dress like him with their baggy clothes and Em’s signature shaved hair. I wasn’t really a fan of his music, what with all the words and stories he likes to tell, but I was always looking forward to see his music videos. They’re usually flooded with parodies and comedic stunts, and in rare cases, a deep story behind it.

But just like any other globally-followed personality, he slowly drifted off the limelight. I’m not saying that I miss him, but just like any trend, they keep on coming back better in time.

And Eminem is now back on track. I was just listening to his latest single, Love the way you lie, with Rihanna singing the infectious chorus. I love it! I guess I have never loved any Eminem song than this.

Who's that dude
I don't even know his name
I laid hands on her
I'll never stoop so low again
I guess I don't know my own strength

I heard his album, Recovery, is doing quite well too. And so I say this, “It’s nice to have you back sir!”