The Muziklaban Semi-Finals (GMA Region)
It’s been such a long time since we associated rain with fun. Even a little rain can trigger a bit of fear. Sometimes I try to recall playing under the rain when I was a kid and bravely taking in the sound of thunder. I wonder where that all went.
I’m posting this now because it’s one of the few moments I’ve encountered shooting in the rain and leaving with a good memory. We didn’t have a good memory of the rain again fairly recently so it’s great to remember this because I was running around chasing after awesome moments.
The greatest rock and roll events, even if producers think it’s a logistical nightmare include the ones that happen in the rain. I mean, take Glastonbury for example, or Fuji Rock Fest. It takes a certain kind of fan to brave the weather, a true rock and roll fan at that.
Mud is still on my shoes until now, because everytime I see it I remember how much fun this was. Although partly in reality, I just have no time to clean them (I try to wear them out whenever it rains so it gets instant wash LOL).
I must say it’s difficult to shoot in the rain and thankfully it stopped later on (because I really needed to do my job well) but of course when you’re all dirty and your socks are all wet, you barely notice if it is still raining.
Greyhoundz & Wilabaliw B&W
Last Friday, the Muziklaban Semis in Bulacan was my first gig for Red Horse Beer. Greyhoundz and Wilabaliw headlined the event after 8 finalists performed competing for the privilege to move on to the Grand Finals this January 28 Aseana City, Macapagal Ave. Paranaque City.
There was just so much raw energy everywhere. As an observer it was pretty difficult not to react, as the paradox of objectivity goes, I was overwhelmed and ended up with too many photos. Greyhoundz asked Ian Tayao of Wilabaliw to jam during their set which made the whole evening extra epic. Since I had trouble deciding what to post first since there’s so much photos, I just decided to post this black and white set. If you like color, I’ve got several sets of everything lined up in the next few days, so watch this space.
