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The PAGBABAGO Official Rock Music Video
Posted by on March 17, 2013
Today, we release the rock rendition and music video of PAGBABAGO Para sa Karaniwang Tao. Hope you could support it by sharing, airing, or simply spreading the word. You can also download the MP3 here for free. We believe in music that amplifies the struggle for change. We believe in real social change that would benefit the many and not just a few individuals. Musicians should take part and stand… (read more)
Pagbabago Para sa Karaniwang Tao (Song)
Posted by on February 1, 2013
Hi po! Heto po ang isang bagong awitin and I hope you could support it by sharing, liking, and requesting it on the airwaves. With only a few days to go before the start of the 2013 election campaign period, artists and musicians should take part and speak out. Create art that would criticize the system, propel and enlighten people to elect leaders that would truly represent the interest of the many.… (read more)
Pasasalamat at Libreng Download!
Posted by on December 30, 2012
Sa munting paraan ng libreng download ng digital collection po na ito, nais namin ipaabot ang dakilang pasasalamat sa lahat ng tumatangkilik at patuloy na nakikinig sa mga likhang awitin at musika! Mula sa aming pamilya, maraming salamat sa buong taong suporta! Sulong sa bagong taong mapagpalaya! Ang libreng download ay matatagpuan sa karlramirezmusic.wix.com/music Nilalaman po nito ang mga sumusunod… (read more)
Download FREE at the iTunes US store
Posted by on October 24, 2012
My first song at Apple’s iTunes store. For a limited time (25 days as of this posting) maaring ma-download ang FREE sa iTunes US store. As always, free download parin po ito sa aking Reverb Nation AND Soundcloud. (read more)
Fight to be Free!
Posted by on October 5, 2012
Kung isang paraan para magpaabot ng mensahe ang musika, heto po ang isang kontribusyon sa pagpapalakas ng boses ng ating pakikibaka. Struggle to be free! Junk RA 10175!* RA 10175 (The Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012) poses serious threats to Internet freedom, the right to privacy and other essential civil liberties including the freedom of speech, expression, and the press. Read more and sign the… (read more)
Sign-up. Spread the word. Take action now!
Posted by on September 28, 2012
Republic Act No. 10175 poses serious threats to Internet freedom, the right to privacy and other essential civil liberties including the freedom of speech, expression, and the press. Sign the petition against it! www.change.org/petitions/junk-the-cybercrime-prevention-law Spread the word. Take action on October 2, 2012. Photo from PixelOffensive. (read more)
In Solidarity with Ric O’Barry (A Documentary)
Posted by on September 24, 2012
This short documentary follows the week-long visit of activist Richard O’Barry in the Philippines last September 2012. O’Barry, an activist against marine mammal captivity and the slaughter and capture of dolphins, is the star of the 2010 Oscar Award-winning documentary “The Cove”. Watch as O’Barry travels from Manila to Misamis Occidental, convincing officials and negotiating with leaders… (read more)
Tulog na Bunso (Rendition)
Posted by on September 19, 2012
Recently, I had the opportunity to do a rendition of the song “Tulog na Bunso”, a popular lullaby in a protest song anthology album (Kung tama ang pagkakapanood ko, nasa pelikulang Ka Oryang ni Sari Dalena din ang awitin). Kailan lang ay naikwento sa akin na ang awitin pala ay orihinal na isinulat noong 1979, nirecord sa cassette tape at unang dinala at lumaganap sa Cordillera. Music and lyrics… (read more)
Pagpupugay People’s Lawyer Romy Capulong!
Posted by on September 16, 2012
Sa aking pagkakaalala, 1992 noong una kong nakilala (at naalala) si Atty. Capulong dahil sya ang abogado ng aking Tatay. Talagang maaalala ko yun dahil mahaba-haba ang preparasyon ng pagkikita. Nagpaluto pa si Tatay ng adobong manok, hinintay lumamig ng konti at ipinalagay sa garapon. Ito ang kanyang munting regalo sa isang dakilang abogado. I came across this 1992 Midweek issue a month ago at the… (read more)
Ric O’Barry investigates Dolphin Island Misamis
Posted by on September 15, 2012
Along with Trixie Concepcion of Earth Island Institute Philippines and Ric O’Barry, the environmentalist in the 2010 Academy Award feature-length documentary The Cove, we went to Misamis Occidental last September 12 to investigate a so-called dolphin rescue and rehabilitation facility called Dolphin Island at the Misamis Occidental Aquamarine Park (MOAP). Here’s an excerpt of the trip. We were… (read more)
Makibaka and the Makabayan dancers
Posted by on September 9, 2012
Two firsts in our performance of “Makibaka” at the second National Convention of Makabayan. This was our (me, Pol and Tony) first time to perform Makibaka with Ka Tony on drums and not on guitar. Ka Tony by the way played the lead guitar in the recorded version of Makibaka, and in most of the song’s live performance. This was also the first time that a live performance of Makibaka was accompanied… (read more)
Tony Palis performs Babaylan at the 2nd Makabayan National Convention
Posted by on September 9, 2012
Tony Palis performs his composition Babaylan at the Second National Convention of the Makabayan Coalition held at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines gymnasium last September 7, 2012. (read more)
Awit ng Makabayan
Posted by on September 9, 2012
Written by Danny Fabella in 2009, Awit ng Makabayan was launched last September 7, 2012 at Makabayan‘s 2nd National Convention at the Polytechnic of the University of the Philippines gymnasium. Performed by DZUP’s Edge Uyanguren and Bayang Barrios. (read more)
ISHcreening this Monday September 3
Posted by on August 30, 2012
The Concerned Artists of the Philippines (CAP) together with the Miriam College Department of Communication, Communications Society, and the National Commission on Culture and the Arts will have an ISHcreening on Monday, September 3, 2012 starting at 11 AM at the Miriam College Little Theater. ISHcreening is a celebration of the colourful life and meaningful works of director and people’s artist… (read more)
End Captivity Now!
Posted by on August 19, 2012
End Captivity Now! is a short documentary produced by the Earth Island Institute Philippines about marine mammal captivity in the Philippines. The video talks not just about the situation of dolphins and other marine mammals in captivity but also about what we can do and has already been done to put a end to the captive animal “entertainment” industry. Learn more about the campaign at http://www.earthislandph.org/… (read more)
Inspiring stories about disaster preparedness from the CDRC podcast
Posted by on August 14, 2012
Para sa isang bansang palaging dinedelubyo ng mga bagyo at matinding pag-ulan, napapanahon ang muling pagbabalik ng radio show ng CDRC sa form ng isang monthly podcast. Kakaiba ang kanilang podcast dahil ito’y hindi lang talakayan tungkol sa paghahanda bago maganap, mga dapat gawin kapag nirayan na, at mga kinakailangang pagtulong pagkatapos ang delubyo. Laman din ang nakaka-inspire na kwento ng… (read more)
Native music adds oomph! to Read-Along stories
Posted by on August 13, 2012
MUSICIANS Tony Palis (in white shirt) and Karl Ramirez (center) from the Concerned Artists of the Philippines teach the children how to play native musical instruments to accompany the story they read entitled “Nang Magkakulay ang Nayon.” RODEL ROTONI Posted at the Philippine Daily Inquirer MANILA, Philippines—Set to indigenous Filipino music, a special Read-Along session featuring stories about… (read more)
Tipid ka nga ng tipid. Taas naman sila ng taas.
Posted by on August 9, 2012
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Awit Ng Mga Detinidong Pulitikal
Posted by on August 6, 2012
Reblogged from The Camerawalls: CAP  launches “Awit ng mga Detenidong Pulitikal”, calls for freedom of all political prisoners On the occasion of the President’s 3rd State of the Nation Address (SONA), we urge Pres. Aquino to free all political prisoners.  We also call on artists and fellow Filipinos to heed the call for freedom. In solidarity with Ericson Acosta and other political prisoners… (read more)
Batang Mag-aaral Tara!
Posted by on June 23, 2012
This song was written for “Batang Mag-aaral” an ongoing project for school children and students initiated by the Bayan Muna Party-list. It includes school supplies, support to public school students, and scholarships. Bayan Muna has two representatives at the 15th Congress: Rep. Neri Javier Colmenares and Rep. Teddy Casino. You can download the MP3 at http://www.reverbnation.com/play_now/song_13635175… (read more)
Ex-martial law detainees and former political prisoners gather in SELDA anniversary
Posted by on June 14, 2012
The Samahan ng mga Ex-Detainees Laban sa Detensyon at Aresto (SELDA) recently held a gathering in celebration of their 28th year at the UP Diliman library’s Filipiniana section. Coming together were activists detained not only during Martial Law but also by regimes succeeding Ferdinand Marcos’ administration. Founded by ex-martial law detainees in 1984, SELDA has been so far the largest organization… (read more)
Increase in minimum wage will help Filipinos cope with rising cost of living
Posted by on June 10, 2012
IBON Foundation, an independent think-tank and data center, presents their analysis of the government’s statistics on poverty and cost of living. IBON asserts that data shows that significantly increasing the minimum wage is not only possible but necessary in helping Filipinos cope with the rising cost of living. First posted at the Philippine Online Chronicles. (read more)
Pacquiao, Jinkee, and the Hermes bag
Posted by on June 10, 2012
In Willie Nepomuceno’s “On Trial and Error”, the master impersonator did an act on Manny Pacquiao. The act also has impersonated appearances of Kris Aquino and yes, Jinkee. After staging two successful shows, Willie Nep will again be holding a third on June 16, 2012. Aside from a new title “After the Trial and Error”, the re-run is said to include new acts. Watch out for it! First posted… (read more)
Call for unconditional release mark artist Ericson Acosta’s birthday
Posted by on May 31, 2012
Last May 27, a year and three months after the illegal arrest of artist Ericson Acosta, family, friends and fellow artists mark his 40th birthday with a simple celebration of lugaw and the collective wish for his unconditional release from detention at the Calbayog provincial jail in Samar. The fund raising activity was held at the UP Balay Kalinaw and was well participated with friends and celebrities… (read more)
On Trial & Error: Willie Nepomuceno and the Impeachment
Posted by on May 31, 2012
On June 2, there’s a rerun  of Willie Nepomuceno’s On Trial and Error at the Music Museum. For the meantime, here are excerpts of the act compiled in a POC News Video. First posted at the Philipipne Online Chronicles. (read more)
Bien Lumbera on Gloc-9
Posted by on April 21, 2012
Ang pagpapalaganap ng rap ay isang misyon halos para kay Gloc-9. Hangad niya na bigyang-tinig ang bawat kabataang may mensaheng nais niyang ipaabot sa kanyang kapwa. Sa ganyang paraan nagkakaroon ng tinig ang lahat ng mga taong may nais sabihin tungkol sa sarili at sa lipunang kinabibilangan niya. At sa paglaganap ng rap, ang mga Filipinong pinipi ng kanilang katayuan sa lipunan, ng kakulangan ng… (read more)
Jess Santiago’s Touch No Flower: A song for Jeju, Gangjeong
Posted by on April 10, 2012
A special black Saturday morning with Koyang Jess Santiago jamming, recording, arranging, and mixing his song “Touch No Flower” in our humble home studio also called a bedroom. A song in solidarity with the Korean people against the construction of a naval base in Jeju Island, Gangjeong. The home for this proposed military facility is the tiny village of Gangjeong, which is surrounded by three… (read more)
Tara na sa Muy Bien! 3PM, April 15 Palma Hall UP Diliman
Posted by on April 2, 2012
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Trip ni Teddy 07: Don’t touch my talong!
Posted by on March 26, 2012
In this episode, Teddy Casino explains why a lot of people, including himself, are against the field testing of BT Talong in the Philippines. (read more)
Trip ni Teddy 06: Support our entrepreneurs! Buy Pinoy!
Posted by on March 17, 2012
After enjoying the run with the Young Entrepreneurship Society (YES), Rep. Teddy goes straight a conference with entrepreneurship educators. Yep! It’s a whole day of solidarity with our local entrepreneurs, inspiring young and open minds, empowering mSMEs, and of course advocating “Buy Pinoy!” Ika nga sa dami ng ginagawa para paunlarin ang kabuhayan, ang ating mga local entrepreneurs ay walang… (read more)
#noynoying
Posted by on March 17, 2012
The price hikes next week bring us ever closer to the highest ever price of P60 per liter recorded in 2008. And Malacanang is still not taking any decisive action to rein in oil prices and give the people relief … No wonder the term ‘noynoying’ has caught on. –Renato Reyes, Jr., BAYAN Ayon sa facebook.com/Noynoying2012, ang Noynoying ay: ang pagiging tanga at nakatungaga sa panahon na dapat… (read more)
Alab ng Puso at the Hard Rock Cafe
Posted by on March 14, 2012
Rivermaya’s Alab ng Puso was the second song we performed last March 13 at the Hard Rock Cafe. Finale was Makibaka http://wp.me/plcvK-xs And while waiting for Munting Media Group’s video hehe , heto muna ang kuha ni Lolo Mon. Heto po muli ang pagtatanghal sa Hard Rock Rising kasama ang Plagpul at si Tony Palis. Check out our songs po at http://www.reverbnation.com/karlramirez and http://www.reverbnation.com/plagpul… (read more)
Makibaka Live! at the Hard Rock Cafe Makati
Posted by on March 14, 2012
Last March 13, 2012 was our first ever performance at Hard Rock Cafe Makati. And though we didn’t win the 2nd qualifying battle of Hard Rock Rising, it was a memorable experience performing Makibaka with great intensity. Salamat sa pagkakaisa at pakikibaka Plagpul & Tony Palis! And while we’re still waiting for Munting Media’s video footage, heto muna po ang kuha ni Lolo Mon. Check out our songs… (read more)
Free at jango.com
Posted by on March 11, 2012
A month ago in an online raffle I think I won credit points allowing me to send a song in rotation at jango.com an internet radio. Sent song FREE and a week after the song is live and airing. If you have a Jango account (you can easily apply for one using Facebook) support FREE’s airing and rotation in Jango’s playlist for alternative music by clicking on the thumbs up icon. Thanks! Click on the… (read more)
Mabait na Bata
Posted by on March 11, 2012
Six months ago ay nagsulat ako ng awitin para sa kanila Elian at kanyang mga classmate sa Bahay Lunduyan Learning Center. Ang activity nila noon ay pagpapahalaga sa mga gawain ng magulang at ako’y nandun bilang isang musikero. Gitara ni Elian na naka open D tuning gamit ko dito sa recording na mapapakinggan ninyo. (read more)
ChaXis
Posted by on March 11, 2012
The X of Chassis is definitely censorship and curtailment of the freedom of expression or artists under the framework of Presidential Decree 1986. A 26 year old Marcos Decree which essentially curtails the freedom of expression of film makers. A law, CAP and film makers such as Lino Brocka, has been fighting against ever since. Read Concerned Artists of the Philippines’ statement on the X rating… (read more)
Tagasubaybay ka na ba ng Trip ni Teddy?
Posted by on March 11, 2012
Nakapanood ka na ba ng Trip ni Teddy? Kung hindi pa e di click na! (read more)
Final Episode of the CDRC radio program at Radyo Veritas
Posted by on March 11, 2012
Maraming salamat CDRC at Radyo Veritas! Read CDRC’s post. CDRC concluded its last episode on Radio Veritas (DZRV 846 khz) last March 9, 2012 after more than three years of airing. The radio segment is part of the project: Enhancing Flood Preparedness and Helping the Survivors of Super Typhoon Reming Help Themselves. The project and the radio segment, which started in 2008, were funded by Caritas… (read more)
Concerned Artists of the Philippines’ new website
Posted by on March 11, 2012
Not exactly new dahil last year pa po ito online. With the help of our friends from 8th Layer we we’re able to put in this new layout spiced with new features. Check it out at www.concernedartists.org! Maraming salamat po Meric, Denggay, Allan, and the rest of the 8th Layer family. Maraming salamat sa mga CAPatid na nagambag at patuloy na nagaambag ng laman upang mapayaman ang dakilang website ng… (read more)
Hard Rock Cafe Makati, 9PM March 13
Posted by on March 11, 2012
After getting shortlisted with song Makibaka, with everyone’s help we got qualified to perform in the second phase of Hard Rock Cafe’s Hard Rock Rising. This Tuesday March 13, Pol, Jay, Leo, Tony Palis and I will be performing at the second qualifying night of the PH Hard Rock Rising event at Hard Rock Cafe Makati. Fellow Elements camper Danny Estioco won the first qualifying night which was held… (read more)
Maraming salamat sa Mundo
Posted by on March 11, 2012
Bagamat hindi umabot ang Mundo sa kabuuhang Top 3, masaya na kami sa ibinuhos po ninyong suporta at pagmamahal making it land in #1 sa community poll. Thank you Inside Home Recording for the opportunity to join and have our music heard. More power to the very informative show! For those who would like to listen to instrumental song Mundo, here it is again. For those who would like to learn… (read more)
Hugo
Posted by on March 11, 2012
Elian’s officially kuya! Belated wordpress welcome Baby Hugo! Hoping you’ll be able to appreciate kuya’s lullaby too. (read more)
WordPressing again
Posted by on March 11, 2012
Matapos ang halos tatlong buwan, ngayon na lang po ako ulit nakapag-post sa aking WordPress. Faced with a lot of concerns coming in from every direction, ngayon lang nagkaroon ng puwang na makapag-login muli sa blog. Sa aking pagbubusisi napansin kong umabot pa ng tatlong libo ang views kahit ang huli kong post ay Enero 6 pa. Naku, maraming salamat sa mga sumusubaybay. Tingin ko ang blogger ay parang… (read more)
Trip ni Teddy 05: Ang makabasag trip na Oil Price Hike
Posted by on March 8, 2012
Tama bang makuntento na lamang tayo sa pagtitipid? Labing-apat na taon na ang Oil Deregulation Law pero wala itong mabuting naidulot kundi pagtaas lamang ng presyo. Nakakasawa na ang makabasag trip na oil price hike ano? Nood na at tulungan kaming ipalaganap ang kakaibang episode ng Trip ni Teddy tungkol sa pagtaas ng presyo ng produktong petrolyo! (read more)
Trip ni Teddy Episode 04: Small and Medium Scale Enterprises in Davao
Posted by on February 26, 2012
Bayan Muna Rep. Teddy Casiño goes to Davao for the hearing on the Magna Carta for SMEs. He currently chairs the House Committee of Small Business and Entrepreneurship Development. In Davao, Rep. Teddy met with entrepreneurs to see what can be done by way of institutional support for their businesses. He consulted them on various possible legislations and policies which could promote entrepreneurship… (read more)
Trip ni Teddy Episode 03: A Valentine’s Special
Posted by on February 15, 2012
Bayan Muna Rep. Teddy Casiño takes us to a celebration of love in Muntinlupa with 200 couples exchanging “I do’s” and kisses inside a mall. He was also a principal sponsor of two couples who are active Bayan Muna members. Happy Valentine’s Day everyone! (read more)
Trip ni Teddy Episode 02: Inspeksyon sa mga lighthouse materials na nakatambak sa DOTC
Posted by on February 10, 2012
Bayan Muna Rep. Teddy Casiño goes to the DOTC national office to check the lighthouse equipment and supplies which are reportedly overpriced and bought from a dubious supplier. The 250 million pesos worth of supplies were not requested by the Philippine Coast Guard, and remain stocked in DOTC warehouse. (read more)
Trip ni Teddy Episode 01: Sali na sa trip!
Posted by on February 6, 2012
The first episode of Trip ni Teddy, a YouTube show featuring Bayan Muna Rep. Teddy Casiño. Produced by the Makabayan Coalition. (read more)
Proud to have the same birthday as revolutionary Tandang Sora
Posted by on January 6, 2012
“…one can really reflect how in the late 1890s, an old lady stood up to help Filipino rebels in their fight for freedom. Tandang Sora actually joined the Katipunan at 84 years old, easily the revolutionary army’s oldest member. Despite her old age, she joined the Katipunan and helped the wounded Katipuneros during the Filipino revolt against the Spaniards. Her small sari-sari store housed the… (read more)
Help Typhoon Sendong Victims! Help Northern Mindanao!
Posted by on December 30, 2011
What to donate? Drinking water, ready-to-eat food in easy-to-open containers, medicine, toiletries, sanitary pads, soap, shampoo, infant needs, baby bottles, milk, diapers, clothes, mats to sleep on, blankets. Where and how to donate? Bayan Muna Partylist partnered with LBC Foundation so we can send our relief goods to Typhoon Sending affected areas for free. Do the following: Pack your goods properly.… (read more)
Barikada Official Music Video
Posted by on December 8, 2011
Get a copy of the song here. Play it online here. More music here. Maraming salamat sa Tudla Productions! (read more)
A whiff of fresh air for the radicals’ ears
Posted by on December 7, 2011
Thanks for the review John! I was browsing Facebook when I stumbled upon Karl Ramirez‘s page. I have known him earlier from my friends, but I only remembered his name when I saw the page. I checked out some of the songs, and I was instantly hooked. I was listening to radical songs since my first exposure to it when I became connected to the radical student movement in our school. However, for… (read more)
Barikada live at Tudla’s film launch
Posted by on November 28, 2011
Performing Barikada, the official sound track of the short film ‘Barikada’ during the film’s launch last November 26, 2011 at the Bantayog ng mga Bayani Auditorium. (read more)
Justice still elusive two years after Ampatuan Massacre
Posted by on November 27, 2011
First published at the Philippine Online Chronicles. (read more)
Slain botanist Leonard Co remembered
Posted by on November 20, 2011
First published at the Philippine Online Chronicles. (read more)
Interview with Open Source Enthusiast, Indie Songwriter and Human Rights Activist Karl Ramirez
Posted by on November 16, 2011
Thanks Suzanne Bowen and PinoyKubo! Just a few weeks ago, we interviewed another extraordinary human rights activist, independent song writer, and musician, Karl Ramirez, of the Philippines. He grabbed my attention with the following words and more so that I recorded an audio podcast interview with him, “I really think when people are organized and united for a certain cause, they have a certain… (read more)
Artists press for freedom of political detainee Ericson Acosta
Posted by on October 18, 2011
First published at the Philippine Online Chronicles. (read more)
Barikada, a song and musical score project
Posted by on October 11, 2011
Barikada is a song and musical score project in progress. Watch out for Tudla Productions’ short film where the title of this song came from. This one’s rendered with an acoustic and orchestral accompaniment. You can download this one free at www.reverbnation.com/play_now/song_10546151 and you can support it by re-tweeting, re-posting, sharing, and downloading. Thanks! (read more)
Art on insurgency and freedom
Posted by on October 11, 2011
First published at The Philippine Online Chronicles. (read more)
Software Freedom Day celebrates open source software
Posted by on October 6, 2011
First published at The Philippine Online Chronicles. (read more)
Human rights groups join solidarity fast for political prisoners’ freedom
Posted by on October 5, 2011
First published at The Philippine Online Chronicles. (read more)
Peace forum on the GPH-MILF peace negotiations
Posted by on October 4, 2011
First published at The Philippine Online Chronicles. (read more)
Filipino groups commemorate 9/11
Posted by on October 3, 2011
First published on The Philippine Online Chronicles. (read more)
Free
Posted by on September 18, 2011
Here’s FREE, a song for a free mind and the struggle for a free society. Also a contribution to this year’s Software Freedom Day (SFD) and the campaign for Free and Open-Source Software (FOSS) spearheaded in the Philippines by the Computer Professionals Union (CPU). Thanks to everyone who listened and downloaded the song at Reverb Nation and Jamendo! Thanks to everyone who shared, posted, tweeted… (read more)
Tumugon sa Hamon
Posted by on September 3, 2011
Heto po ang isang bagong awitin! Tumugon sa Hamon calls out to everyone to look at the plight of the country’s working people and listen to their stories, grief, hopes and dreams. Join them as they collectively struggle for meaningful wage and their basic labor rights, including better working conditions and the right to organize. The song was written for the Church People and Workers’ Solidarity,… (read more)
Makibaka CD now available at the IBON Bookshop
Posted by on August 14, 2011
Grab a copy of the Makibaka CD at the IBON Bookshop, 114 TIMOG Avenue, Quezon City! (read more)
Salamat Tine for supporting & promoting the Makibaka CD!
Posted by on August 11, 2011
ALTERNATIB NA, MAKABAYAN PA Karl Ramirez, protest artist and a personal friend of mine, has recently released his first album “Makibaka.” From winning Net25’s Convergence song-writing contest using only his voice, guitar and music-arranging software to becoming a favorite performer during cause-oriented concerts and events, Karl and his intelligent lyrics have … Read More via Tine. (read more)
The 17-track CD edition of Makibaka is here! Order now!
Posted by on August 3, 2011
Dali order na! Place your orders via Facebook or Google Plus. Cover art by Jay Jamoralin. Maraming salamat sa lahat! At yang pasasalamat na yan ay nakasulat dito haha! (read more)
Munting Musika Gallery (2009 to 2011)
Posted by on July 26, 2011
These are compositions I wrote and song renditions I made for radio programs, video documentaries, film, TV shows, campaigns, and theater plays. Hope you like them! And just in case you are in need or know of someone in need of music makers or songwriters, contact me via www.facebook.com/karlramirezmusic Thanks! (read more)
Karl Ramirez, Tony Palis and Plagpul at Barikada 2011
Posted by on June 15, 2011
Four songs - Nagmamahal, Desap, Sabi-Sabi, and Makibaka performed by Plagpul and Karl Ramirez in a rare collaboration with maestro Tony Palis on lead. Held at Route 196 last May 30, 2011 during the Barikada fund raising gig. (read more)
Kita-kits sa BARIKADA May 30 Route 196
Posted by on May 23, 2011
Kita-kits po sa Barikada, isang fund raising gig para sa mga magsasaka ng Hacienda Luisita at komunidad ng Corazon de Jesus sa San Juan City. Makabayang rakenrol collaboration muli kasama ang dakilang bandang Plagpul! Suportahan po ninyo ang fund raising gig. Bumili po ng ticket! Mag-txt lang kay Persis sa 0927-4966906. (read more)
Artists pay tribute to Brocka this Sunday, May 22
Posted by on May 18, 2011
On May 22, 8 AM the Concerned Artists of the Philippines will pay tribute to one of its founders, National Artist for Cinema and nationalist film director Lino Brocka. Do join us at the Himlayang Pilipino Chapel. Google map here. (read more)
Tony Palis’ “Ang Sarap Umibig”
Posted by on May 16, 2011
Performing Tony Palis’ “Ang Sarap Umibig with maestro Tony himself at the Ta(u)mbayan Bar, during Haranang Bayan: Panata sa Kalayaan ni Ericson Acosta. (read more)
Harana sa pagpapalaya kay Ericson Acosta
Posted by on May 13, 2011
Kita-kits mamaya! 7 PM Taumbayan Bar. Artists mark poet’s 3rd month in jail with “Haranang Bayan” Renowned Filipino artists will figure in a series of events drumbeating the appeal for the immediate dropping of charges filed against poet and former UP activist Ericson Acosta who remains imprisoned at the Calbayog sub-provincial jail in Samar. On the third month of Acosta in prison, screenwriter… (read more)
Makabayan rock at the first El Pasubat Festival 2011
Posted by on May 2, 2011
Wohoo! Watch the video dito. Coverage by Loujaye Sonido. Salamat ulit JM Quiblat and the Villavicencio family for inviting us at the first ever El Pasubat Festival of the historic town of Taal, Batangas. (read more)
JM Quiblat LIVE! at the El Pasubat Festival 2011
Posted by on May 2, 2011
Fellow Elements camper, JM Quiblat performing live his song “Tick Tok Tick” and more at the concert evening of the first ever El Pasubat Festival in the heritage town of Taal, Batangas. Check out the rest of the videos at karlramirezmusic and www.makibakathealbum.com Video footage by Loujaye Sonido. Maraming salamat ulit JM Quiblat at sa buong Villavicencio family sa paanyaya na makapagtanghal… (read more)
April 29 w/ Plagpul at the 1st El Pasubat Festival, Taal Town, Batangas
Posted by on April 26, 2011
This Friday, April 29, I will be performing with Pol Torrente, Jay Jamoralin and Leo Isais of the band Plagpul in the first ever El Pasubat Festival in Taal, Batangas. The festival was organized to commemorate the 439th anniversary foundation of the town of Taal. We’ll be performing quite a handful of makabayan rock & electronika, so friends and comrades from Taal, Batangas, kita-kits sa park, alas-otso… (read more)
Mayday’s Kwentong Obrero
Posted by on April 25, 2011
Ano pa nga ba ang kailangan? Dagdag sahod na yaan. (read more)
“Rock ‘n’ roll needs to be against something. It can’t just be.” -Bob Geldof
Posted by on April 22, 2011
“Rock ‘n’ roll needs to be against something. It can’t just BE. It always needs a function in which to function. Of course there are great songs. There will always be great songs that don’t suggest anything other than being a great song… This thing we call content is actually about this conversation society has with itself. Rock music provided that: It is intensely powerful, this little… (read more)
Panata sa Bayan now available in Click Music Philippines
Posted by on April 13, 2011
Great news! Song Panata sa Bayan is now signed up at Click Music Philippines, a KBP partner music promotion company. Do support the song (and the artist too) by loading up and downloading via Load Central at P25/download. Ikaw ano ang ikyong panata sa bayan? (read more)
Maligayang Kaarawan Ka Satur!
Posted by on April 6, 2011
Just in time! Makabayan, Palaban was re-recorded yesterday and here it is, a tribute to Ka Satur, a patriot, defender of human rights and press freedom. Maligayang kaarawan ulit Ka Satur! (read more)
Wohoo #15 at Reverb Nation!
Posted by on March 12, 2011
Wohoo! Landing at #15 today at the Reverb Nation chart for rock genre in the Philippines! Thanks for all the support! Do continue playing and sharing “Mananatili Ka” by clicking, playing, and sharing http://www.reverbnation.com/play_now/song_7550102 Share the music, spread the struggle! (read more)
Mayday’s “Ka Bel” on Monday, March 14 at the UP Film Center
Posted by on March 11, 2011
Mayday’s “Ka Bel” will be shown at Cine Adarna (Main Theater), Film Institute, University of the Philippines, Diliman on March 14, 2011 at 7PM. Kita-kits! The documentary is a production of the Mayday Multimedia Collection in cooperation with the National Commission for Culture and the Arts, Crispin B. Beltran Resource Center, Sine Patriyotiko, and Kilusang Mayo Uno. Do support “Mananatili… (read more)
Mananatili Ka: An ode to labor leader Crispin “Ka Bel” Beltran
Posted by on March 4, 2011
Mananatili Ka is the original sound track of Mayday’s documentary film about the life of labor leader Crispin “Ka Bel” Beltran. The song was written by Empiel Palma, arranged and performed by Karl Ramirez. Check out the song here. Ka Bel will be shown at Cine Adarna (Main Theater), Film Institute, University of the Philippines, Diliman on March 14, 2011. Screening at 5:30 PM and 7 PM. The documentary… (read more)
Electro-Acoustic Makibaka for Higante’t Tutubi, animated feature on environment
Posted by on March 1, 2011
I arranged an electronika-acoustic remake of Makibaka for Higante’t Tutubi, a short animated feature about the Philippine environment produced by the Center for Environmental Concerns – Philippines. Animation by Audrey Ang and Karlene Co, with story written by Lisa Ito and Mykel Andrada. Check it out! (read more)
Makibaka electronica on Friday Night UP Fair 2011
Posted by on February 7, 2011
I will be performing in collaboration with the band Plagpul in Upsurge: Rocking the System, the friday night (February 18) UP Fair! Check out the poster for ticket inquiries. See you there! (read more)
Feb 11 at Skarlet’s Jazz Kitchen
Posted by on February 3, 2011
I’ll be performing at UP Asterisk’s BASTA! on Feb 11 at Skarlet’s Jazz Kitchen. See you there! (read more)
Support Makibaka, help make it #1!
Posted by on February 2, 2011
Makibaka landed in #46 today February 3! Moving up 8 positions from yesterday and overtaking about a hundred songs since entering the Reverb Nation charts for the rock genre in the Philippines about two weeks ago. Please support the song and help it land in #1. All you have to do is PLAY or DOWNLOAD the song here http://www.reverbnation.com/play_now/song_6868090 and SHARE it via Facebook, Twitter,… (read more)
Song “Desap” launched at campaign vs impunity
Posted by on January 27, 2011
Desap, a song I wrote and performed, was launched at the National Union of People’s Lawyers anti-impunity campaign event. Pol Torrente of Plagpul played bass in this electronica performance of Desap and Makibaka. A 30-sec excerpt of “Desap” is the official radio plug of the anti-impunity campaign. Thanks to Marion and Loujaye for the videos! (read more)
Panata sa Bayan
Posted by on January 1, 2011
New year. New post. New song. Panata sa Bayan is a new song for a stronger commitment for change the country needs and the struggle we believe in. Check it out! Rakenrol! (read more)
Desap
Posted by on December 1, 2010
Desap is a new song dedicated to the desaparecido, to their family and friends, and to the continued quest for justice. Written, arranged, and performed by yours truly. Click here to listen. (read more)
Makibaka performed with Plagpul
Posted by on November 29, 2010
Performing Makibaka at “Alkansya para kay Alex” in an instant full band jam session with Plagpul’s Pol Torrente on bass and Leo Isais on lead and Sinangag’s Peter on drums. Video footage by Loujaye Sonido. The fund raising activity for the publishing of Alex Remollino’s book was held at the Conspiracy Bar at Visayas Avenue, Quezon City. This by the way is the first time that Makibaka was… (read more)
Camp Notes and Quotes: Granada!
Posted by on November 24, 2010
(Part 4 na ito ng aking Camp Notes and Quotes. Check out the links at the end of the post for the other parts) Gary Granada was introduced by Trina Belamide in full production. Yung parang pagpapakilala sa mga ginagawaran ng Oscar. Sa totoo lang ramdam ko nang masustansya ang ibabahagi ni Gary Granada. Pero hindi ko inaasahang sasakit ang aking tiyan sa katatawa. Punchline after punchline, it was… (read more)
Camp Notes and Quotes: Lipad
Posted by on November 23, 2010
Lipad is a collaborative work produced in an adrenaline rush buzzer beating 24 hours, hehe! And that’s Rico Blanco in the seat listening and rocking to the song side by side with repapips of Row4: Ebe Dancel, Top Suzara, Gabby Alipe, Chito Miranda, and Yael Yuzon. Video came from Wigs Vergara’s camera. Pero syempre iba ang videographer. Wigs, fill me up on this one. Before the 1st day ended we… (read more)
Camp Notes and Quotes: Inspiration, creativity, and OPM’s brief history
Posted by on November 21, 2010
(Part 2 na ito. For part 1 check it out here.) Jonathan Manalo of Star Records discussed a bit of history with the help of Ryan Cayabyab. Jonathan talked about the history of Filipino songwriting while Ryan Cayabyab performed live samples. Jim Paredes gave his bit on what happened to OPM. Marami pang iba na nagbigay ng kanilang input sa araw na ito including Louie Ocampo (above) demonstrating Garage… (read more)
Camp Notes and Quotes about the 1st Elements Songwriting Camp in Dumaguete
Posted by on November 20, 2010
(First part, link to next part at end of post.) Ito ang unang pagkakataon ngayong taon na hindi ko dinala ang dearest laptop sa isang out of town activity na sigurado namang may kuryente o internet connection. Siguro dahil ayaw ko magpa-istorbo. Fasting sa distraction na idinudulot ng pagbabad sa social network. Tingin ko panahon ito upang matuto. Isang unique and historic activity din kasi ang pupuntahan… (read more)
‘Jane, ikaw ang liwanag sa dilim’–Rico Blanco
Posted by on November 18, 2010
I am nowhere near completing the sorting of notebook scribbles and photos in my documentation of the first ever Elements National Songwriting Camp initiated by Ryan Cayabyab and the cool team of 7101 Music Nation. At hindi ako mapakali! Sa tingin ko ito ang unang dapat kong i-post. Akala ko hindi dadating si Rico Blanco sa songwriting camp. He was in the program, and his name was even written in the… (read more)
Performing at the solidarity to free the 43
Posted by on November 12, 2010
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Start in our own backyard, Free the 43
Posted by on November 9, 2010
Inquirer.Net But while Mr. Aquino seems to be passionate in working for the release of Suu Kyi, he does not seem to be very concerned about the detention for the past nine months by government forces of 43 health workers … From all indications, the arrest of the 43 was highly irregular and unjust. The President himself said a review of the case showed that the soldiers who raided the resthouse had… (read more)
Ang Pagbawi sa Luisita (Reclaiming Luisita)
Posted by on November 9, 2010
Ang Pagbawi sa Luisita (Reclaiming Luisita) is a new documentary by Mayday Multimedia, a workers’ audio-visual group that also produced the Hacienda Luisita massacre documentary, Sa Ngalan ng Tubo. Ang Pagbawi sa Luisita is a creative chronicle of the history of the the farmers’ struggle. It is a story of their travails under the Aquino II administration: harvesting the fruits of land occupation,… (read more)
Artista ng Bayan 2011 Calendar
Posted by on November 9, 2010
The 2011 Artista ng Bayan calendar of the Concerned Artists of the Philippines is out now! Contact the Concerned Artists of the Philippines Secretariat directly at 09088841170 and 4262201 and email: concerned_artists_phil@yahoo.com for orders. To learn more about what CAP and the Artista ng Bayan calendar is all about check out Kodao’s news video. Artista ng Bayan 2011 CAP Calendar Out Now! Special… (read more)
The Story of Electronics
Posted by on November 7, 2010
Coming November 9 from the makers of The Story of Stuff. The Story of Electronics, releasing Tuesday, NOVEMBER 9, employs the Story of Stuff style to explore the high-tech revolution’s collateral damage—6 billion tons of e-waste and counting, poisoned workers and a public left holding the bill. Host Annie Leonard takes viewers from the mines and factories where our gadgets begin to the horrific… (read more)
www.makibakathealbum.com
Posted by on November 4, 2010
Makibaka! Rakenrol Tungong Pagbabago is now officially available for download at the official site www.makibakathealbum.com. The collection is a 7-track rock ‘n roll album for and about the struggle for meaningful change. The songs are free to listen to, download, and distribute for non-commercial purpose. Written by Dreamworker Too, Karl Ramirez, & Leoncio Bagani. Arranged [...] (read more)
Tony Babino’s L’Internationale
Posted by on November 2, 2010
“So comrades c’mon lets go rally / And the last fight let us face / The International unites the whole beautiful human race.” The music in this YouTube video is the closing billboard musical score of Michael Moore’s Capitalism: A Love Story. A rendition of L’Internationale performed by Tony Babino. (read more)
Remember the disappeared, struggle for justice!
Posted by on November 2, 2010
Desaparecidos, a human rights organization of the families of victims of enforced disappearances held a solemn program at the Baclaran Church to remember the disappeared and at the same time register their call for justice. Nothing has changed in the human rights situation even under the new Aquino administration which already registered almost 20 victims [...] (read more)
Artista ng Bayan (Artist of the People)
Posted by on October 25, 2010
The Concerned Artists of the Philippines (CAP), an organization co-founded by activist filmmaker Lino Brocka in 1983, recently opened “Artista ng Bayan” at the Sining Kamalig gallery of Gateway Mall, Cubao, Quezon City. The exhibit opening also coincides with the launch of the 2011-2012 “Artista ng Bayan” calendar. Evening cultural performances served as tribute to the numerous artists who… (read more)
akosiliet: #1 political blog in TopBlogs.com.ph
Posted by on October 19, 2010
Dahil ang iyong Kodao family ay di lang basta mga ka-opisina kundi stage-kasamas pa: isang masigabong congrats Liet! Ito rin ay nagsisilbing paanyaya, sa lahat ng di pa tagasubaybay, maging fan na! Halina’t magbasa ng www.akosiliet.blogspot.com Apir! (read more)
Take Me Out performed using iPhones
Posted by on October 17, 2010
Thanks Rosel for the link! Here’s Atomic Tom performing “Take Me Out” using a couple of iPhone units. (read more)
ABS-CBN workers protest illegal dismissal and union busting
Posted by on October 13, 2010
A big protest action was conducted yesterday in front of ABS-CBN’s Sgt. Esguerra gate by members of the Internal Job Market Workers Union. Retrenched workers staged a picket to pressure the network’s management to reinstate the illegally dismissed and hold certification elections following the Dep’t of Labor and Employment’s decision on their case. They were supported by organizations coming… (read more)
Slave labor and capitalism on Simpsons
Posted by on October 12, 2010
Notorious graffiti artist Banksy is the person behind this controversial Simpsons opening billboard. A version with a segment on sweatshops and slave labor in the middle and a 20th Century Fox prison animation at the end. ITN reports that this particular intro is matched with an episode called “Money Bart” and will air in UK on October 21. (read more)
Agham’s 10.10.10 #350pinoy campaign to save the Marikina watershed
Posted by on October 11, 2010
Advocates of Science and Technology for the People or AGHAM is an organization scientists, technologists, and engineers founded in 1999. A tree planting activity in partnership with Kalingap Marikina Watershed aimed at raising awareness and protecting a significant water source was AGHAM‘s contribution to 350.org‘s global action day for the environment on 10.10.10. For more information about AGHAM… (read more)
Get to (Cultural) Work: 350 and Art (via Mga Kathang Katotohanan)
Posted by on October 10, 2010
Music. There is no better way to pull the climate-active heartstrings than with environmental music and lyrics. Culturally localized pieces especially endear our message to the sectors. Below is a performance by Karl Ramirez, the founding chair of 350 Philippines lead organizer Agham Youth (AY), and Roselle Pineda of the Concerned Artists of the Philippines, in the Rhythm and Rhymes of the Environment… (read more)
Blogging a song 10/10/10 action day #350pinoy
Posted by on October 9, 2010
Alagaan ang Kalikasan (Care for the Environment) was written and first recorded August last year, a month before the onslaught of Ondoy and Pepeng. To celebrate the song’s timely message, a better version was produced this year. Have fun listening! Climate justice now! Lyrics after the jump. Alagaan ang Kalikasan Written, arranged, and performed by Karl Ramirez Napapansin nyo bang nagbabago Ang… (read more)
Finally, Makibaka live at Mendiola
Posted by on October 8, 2010
Finally, we were able to perform Makibaka! at the foot of Mendiola bridge. Performing live at a rally in Mendiola. We missed you Rosel, Loujaye, and Pol! A hundred days of PNoy and nothing has essentially changed. Click here for the recorded version, lyrics and download. (read more)
Axel Pinpin and the Political Party (Par-tey)
Posted by on October 7, 2010
“Wag kang matulog baby, may revolution tonight!” is a spoken, rock and blues performance of poet and political detainee Axel Pinpin and the Political… Par-tey. This was taken at the Bustillos cultural event, after being dispersed at Mendiola. Videographer: Marion Ramirez. (read more)