Blog Posts on arts and music

Through the Piano by Pathfinders' Commune on Aug 14, 2012When I was in prep school, I saw a sixth-grader playing piano in the principal’s office. Her fine fingers fell gently and swiftly like falling leaves over piano keys, as she played a song that hooked me for about 10 minutes. I was amazed, but m...

Folding, Unfolding by Pathfinders' Commune on Jul 26, 2012I was 12 when I became hooked on origami. My ninong (godfather) taught me my first lesson, the famous origami crane, some weeks after he arrived from Japan. I was in sixth grade and it was a creative adventure. At the time, aside from cheap plastic t...

Filipino Artist: Jef Cablog by Practical Pinay on Apr 9, 2012One look at Jef Cablog's artwork and I immediately became his fan. His paintings are full of life; and I felt so much energy and passion in each of the pieces. Jef Cablog's technique is very unique—the first time I've seen such play with colors.&nb...

PRESS RELEASE: Rico Blanco -- "Sesame Street Kid Ako!" by Next Jam on Mar 6, 201103.07.2011 - The producers behind world renowned children’s television show Sesame Street and multi-awarded Filipino artist, Rico Blanco are kicking off a new education campaign called “Sesame Street Kid Ako”, (I am a Sesame Street Kid). In Mar...

Requiem for an era: Fisher, Curtis by digital explorations on Sep 30, 2010When I was still in the elementary grades, my mother, in addition to taking care of 8 kids, still managed to buy second hand magazines True Confessions, Modern Romance in the 60ś. Those were the times when Eddie Fisher, Pat Boone ruled the airwaves,...

And the winner(s) is(are): The 2010 82nd Academy Awards. by digital explorations on Mar 7, 2010Award Winner Actor in a Leading Role Jeff Bridges in “Crazy Heart” Actor in a Supporting Role Christoph Waltz in “Inglourious Basterds” Actress in a Leading Role Sandra Bullock in “The Blind Side” Actress in a Su...

And the winner(s) is(are): The 2010 82nd Oscars Academy Awards. by digital explorations on Mar 7, 2010Award Winner Actor in a Leading Role Jeff Bridges in “Crazy Heart” Actor in a Supporting Role Christoph Waltz in “Inglourious Basterds” Actress in a Leading Role Sandra Bullock in “The Blind Side” Actress in a Su...

Computer intelligence creates almost human compositions. by digital explorations on Feb 24, 2010We know the time will come when the blur to distinguish outputs from artificial cyber world and true humanity will not be so obvious. Listen to Emily Howell, a computer program to generate original music so startling, people have a hard time believin...

Get Rock Da Riles 2009! by Next Jam on Nov 29, 200912.01.2009 - This year's theme for Rock Da Riles is a gathering of artists to push justice for the innocents slain in Maguindanao. The events in each MRT stations happens simultaneously starting at 2PM on December 6th this Sunday. Rock Da Riles happe...

WAITRESS: Just for Laughs by oldgeekphilosopher on Aug 2, 2009...