Circa Habang Buhay Music Video Launch

Right where they belong: Circa 

First of all, our apologies if the photos of the event were uploaded first before this blog post. We try to make it a point to upload the blog post at the same time as the photos on the Facebook page, but for this instance there was a disconnect and misunderstanding from Paul and myself, brought about being tired and lacking sleep. So that is why the photos and album in Facebook was posted first before the blog post. 

Never the less, here is the blog post on Circa's Habang Buhay Music Video launch. 

Music Video launches, or any launch for that matter is always a cause for celebration and indeed even before the video was debuted there was already a lot of cheering and clapping from the crowd since they were watching the talked about Gilas vs. South Korea basketball game on TV. 

It was a win that had news paper articles saying that the win meant a lot to Filipinos as, pride was swelling in each and every Pinoy who watched that basketball game. Jokes were cracked left and right about how the Philippines won over South Korea last night. One tweet I read said, - 'Korea you may have our teenage girls but basketball is still ours' while a number of tweets were about how OPM had one up on KPOP and indeed OPM did have a one up with the launch of Circa's music video 'Habang Buhay'. 

Thumbs up! From Circa guitarist Arkho at the end of their Habang Buhay Music Video Launch. 

Another reason why I love Music Video launches is that aside from the happy and festive atmosphere Is the great line up of bands performing and there were great and amazing bands lined up for the video launch. 

Recording Producer, Manager and all around 'Kuya' Monty Macalinao was present with his band - Mayonnaise - although made up of other session members, he himself was also a session guitarist for Ferown. 

I admire the passion that he has for music, even helping out up and coming bands like Circa - make sure to check out his very own The Yellow Room. 

The Yellow Room is a recording studio, music school and an independent record label for both professional and amateur musicians.      

Make sure to like their Facebook page HERE - for updates on amazing and talented musicians! 

Monty Macalinao of Mayonnaise

Sheric Ranning of Declared Already 

Comeback gig for Midnight Meetings 

Incidentally it was also in Route 196 where Midnight Meetings had the successful launch of their Music Video - Pwede Ba? Blog post here. The video is currently in the Myx charts-make sure to log on to myxph.com to vote! 

You can click here to watch the video. 

Rockstar PH which is a Manila-based source of original band shirts imported from the US also had a booth set up during the event. It is owned by Ashley Gosiengfiao and Guada Tagalog from Midnight Meetings. Click here to check out their Facebook page for amazing original band shirts from the U.S!  

Sorry there were no photos of the shirts from Rockstar PH or the booth - by the time Paul worked up to getting a photo the girls were already setting up on stage - maybe next time eh? I did purchase Velvet Cupcake flavored Chapstick from them - which I love - never leave the house without it :)  

In Motion: Danita Paner of Ferown 

Stored Energy: Mich Dimen of Behind Those City Lights 

Hitting it up: Jasper Lawan from Behind those City Lights 

Coz Panda's even have space in the Yellow Room: Madz of Paraluman sporting a cute Panda shirt - and rocking it out as always. 

Madz of Paraluman 

Em Tolentino of Circa 

And of course the last band for the night - was the band of the evening - no other than Circa whose debut of  Music Video of Habang Buhay was the most awaited moment of the night. 

You can click here to listen to the beautifully haunting and addictive Habang Buhay on Soundcloud. 

Let me just say that the video - is definitely what I expected and is on a league all on it's own. While I don't want to ruin anything for you guys, I will say that I really enjoyed the video and was genuinely entertained. ;) 

Some of my fellow Paramore Fans from Paramore Philippines had bits and parts in the video also plus Beng had a little action double stunt scene in it too! :D 

Still from the 'Habang Buhay' music video. 

I also got this awesome Circa band shirt during the launch and you can get one too for P300.00 only! It's a great way to support the band! I love that it's grey - not the usual black so its' easy to wear even on a warm day! :) 

Amazing Circa band shirt! :) 

The big thumbs up sign from Circa and supporters after the debut of their video.

While the video is not yet available online, its' debut on MYX is nearing. Make sure to LIKE Circa on Facebook for updates and follow them on Twitter: @circabanda 

For MORE photos of the Circe Music Video launch click HERE! 

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