This time, I'm taking a step forward
I don't care what happens
Maybe the time is now

This time, I'm taking a leap forward
Never knowing what happens
Come What may
Coz I was told that there is only now*

This time, I'm taking a step further
I'm suiting up against my fears
Just to make things clear
That I'm fed up with regret as a recurring nightmare

This time, I'm taking no steps further
Just to leave enough space for you to give a sign
And I'll be hopeful, faithful, wishing the laws of physics would conspire
As I suddenly perspire

Promise I didn't google you before this
Because I simply want to hear your little stories
Directly from your lips
And, besides, I'd rather think about infinite probable possibilities
Of hereditary permutations
In my daily reveries

This part, I'll raise the bar a notch up
I'll just sing my heart out
Muttering gibberish
Humming randomness
Coz I don't want to sound over-poetic
As I explain how i feel
I'd be sort of semi-lying, well-rehearsed and hyperreal
We really don't understand love anyway
And each time we listen to what it has to say
We go...

Coz I'm all up for it
And I think that we should try
As fireworks create an illusion of ripples in the sky
I'll cuss with asterisk and ampersand
And whatever results from ctrl+shift+alt commands
Coz I'm here to tell you that I am in awe of your elegance
I've seen you once but ever since my mind's been in a trance
My heart was a disaster ever-longing for a dance
Oh, pretty miss
Oh, dear, young miss
I believe I deserve this chance
According to my calculations
You also deserve this chance
And, finally, I can laugh myself to sleep now
Because at least I took my chance
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*with reference to Cynthia Alexander's "Knowing There Is Only Now"
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Ronnie Badilla on saxophone
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recorded live at Conspiracy Garden Cafe
28 Aug 2013
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photo: 
www.fimfiction.net/story/31753/the-chaos-within

Entropy (with Ronnie Badilla)

para sa surf video ni Alvin Pura

photo of Alvin by Aris Amarillo

Bangus (instrumental)

Finally

Beyond - Farewell Fair Weather

Remixed version of Leaving Soon by Yolanda Moon. 

Leaving Soon

#cinematichouse #deserthouse #vegasvibes #americanblues #roadmusic #filmhouse #reno #nevada #lasvegas #deephouse #nostalgic #slavomir #h-dmansuch #thelastdrivetovegas #desertstories #neongospel #bluesfusion #cinematicsoul

eyes-of-hammamet.

“Persistence” is a suave effort that should appeal to music fans who dig the likes of Brand New Heavies, Incognito and D’Sound. Their smooth blend of acid jazz, funk and retro-soul is a significant shift from their early demos, punctured with a more refined production to highlight a warmer sound. Sure, their latest track resonates more with the older guard, but there’s effortless charm in the way Isa sings coolly atop driving, jazzy rhythms and wily melodic turns, steering clear of forced ambition for a stab at a lighter, more laid-back pop affair. 

Banna Harbera - Persistence

Lihim

Naninikip na ang dibdib
Di malaman ang gagawin
Gustong ipaalam ngunit
Di alam kung pano sasabihin

Ikaw lang ang laman ng isip
Sa bawat panaginip
Ngiti mo ang hinihiling ko
Sa bawat panalangin

Ako ba'y napapansin
Na sayo'y may pagtingin

Kailan ba mapapansin 
Kailan ka ba magiging akin
Kailan ba mapapansin
Kailan ka ba magiging akin
Kailan ka ba magiging akin nalang

Araw-araw, gabi-gabi
Umaalis, dumarating
Walang ibang hinahangad
Kundi makapiling ka palagi

Ang iyong mga matang nakatitig
Ang nais kong makita
Ang yakap mo na kay higpit
Ang nagbibigay ligaya

Pano ba ako aamin
Na ikaw ang iniibig

Kailan ba mapapansin 
Kailan ka ba magiging akin
Kailan ba mapapansin
Kailan ka ba magiging akin
Kailan ka ba magiging akin

Naninikip na ang dibdib
Di malaman ang gagawin
Gustong ipaalam ngunit
Di alam kung pano sasabihin

Handa akong mangako
Sa gitna ng mga tala
Hinding hindi ko hahayaang
Tumulo ang iyong luha

Di kita kayang saktan
Kaya sa akin ka na lang

Kailan ba mapapansin 
Kailan ka ba magiging akin
Kailan ba mapapansin
Kailan ka ba magiging akin

Kailan ba mapapansin 
Kailan ka ba magiging akin
Kailan ba makakarating
Kailan ka ba magiging akin
Kailan ka ba magiging akin
Kailan ka ba magiging akin nalang?

Lihim (Acoustic Version)

Apollo, My thoughts hunt you every night
Maybe, I wanna hold you so tight
I love to look directly to your eyes
Oh Darlin, I am sure that I am home
Whenever I'm with you

Apollo, your voice keeps me warm at night
Tell me, would you like to dance with me tonight
You're so pure, and I'm surely so in love
Oh Darlin, You're the one that I need
You're everything to me, you're the one that I will keep

You're my endless dream
You're my loudest scream
Your mind is saving me
And I will protect you from here

Apollo, It's now my time to say goodbye
Maybe, I need to let you go tonight
I can't look directly to your eyes
Oh Darlin, but I am sure, even when I'm not with you
My soul gonna guide you through

Apollo (Original Composition demo)

The 7th track off our debut album Making Friends!

Written and Arranged by Rusty Machines 
Recorded at Redverb Studio and Eelectric Studio
Distributed by Wide Eyed Records Manila

Lyrics:
sometimes i can’t ask you why
maybe it’s just a matter of time
why can’t we just talk this out 
but i’d be lying if i said let’s stop

the waves were pulling us together
despite the walls that we’ve built
can’t we just stay a bit longer
until the sun comes up
until i know you a little better

why do these things happen to me
i want you, you want me, but fuck that
i feel like i’m julian and you’re courtney love
“meet me in the bathroom”, that’s what she said

but i mind, it’s true i mind
you’re not trashy, which is why i fear giving in 
‘cause loving you is not part of the plan
        
maybe this is for the best 
timing, circumstances, situations
have a funny way of presenting themselves
we didn’t want to ruin it
but we can’t say we didn’t want it

can i know you a little better?


Our Making Friends Album Launch is on November 15, 2019! 
Venue is at 123 Block, Pioneer Street, Mandaluyong City!
We'll be playing with Ang Bandang Shirley, She's Only Sixteen, and Ciudad! 
Show starts at 8PM! SEE YOUUU!

Finally

Tandems '91