Fresh from Nu Yohk!

I was working on one of my calls yesterday when it come to a certain point that I have to reach another department for a help just to get the issue resolve. It was then when I did a quick dial to my phone and waited for a person from another department to answer. A guy who said his name is Arthur talked to me about the concern that I have with my call and it’s funny noticing that we are talking about different things at the end of our conversation. I asked him where they are for he sound like someone native and he said that he’s in NY which I never doubt for their group are really based in New York. He asked me of my location and when I said that I am from Manila, Philippines and probably by surprise he said “KABAYAN”. I knew it! I said to myself, the person I’m speaking with is a Filipino from New York. We even talk about things as well as my customer’s concern in our own native language. I checked him from the corporate address and sent him a THANK YOU email for the help he provided me. Of course the usual starter conversation is what I made and that is how he opened up that he has a band and that they play their songs in US. It’s an all Filipino band/group that is based in NY that is about to release their album and it’s really great thing to hear that we have our kababayans who are starting to build their career in other place. I know this is a natural thing but what makes it unique is the experience to talk to them, exchange words with them directly and not just by hearing news about them. Below are 2 sites he provided me where I can see some of their pictures and listen to some of their original music.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/AVE/135921070504?ref=mf

http://www.myspace.com/avelane

Modesty aside, I’ve been member of a band before and do my stuff on the boards so I know a little thing about music. I listened to them and their sound can be compared to the other bands here in Manila like Barbie’s Cradle, Moonstar88, Mojofly etc. which are known to have a unique native rock ballad sound. I have nothing against with this type of music and I don’t say that I don’t like it, it’s just this genre is not my forte and that’s why I just listen to it depending on my mood.

Anyway guys, I present to you AVE, a Filipino group fresh from New York.

You guys Rock!!!

Thanks Arthur for allowing me to post your sites on my blog site. I hope whoever reads this spread the goodness of your music.