Ely Buendia NU107′s Rock Boss for May 2010
Ely Buendia was chosen as NU107′s Rock Boss for May because of his collaboration with the late Francis Magalona for the album ILAW – In Love and War). These are some of the photos that have been used in the NU107 website
Franco
I was given the chance to take photos of the band FRANCO. Present at the shoot were Franco Reyes, Buwi Meneses and Ocho Toleran. Francis Brew Reyes did a recorded interview at the NU107 Studios.
Pupil Soundcheck before the NIN opening gig
With my trusty Lumix LX-3! I did not want to pull out my DSLR. I’m thankful I got a good shot of Ely anyway. One of my favorites now.
We hung out backstage and took some photos while the band was preparing for their gig.
Malay Recording
Pochoy Labog’s new band Malay during the recording of their first single. Malay is Pochoy Labog on guitars and vocals, Miguel Dayanghirang on bass and Alden Abaca on drums.
Ely Buendia & Elmo Magalona: Higante Rehearsals
NU107 cooked up a dream team to perform at the 2009 NU107 Rock Awards. Ely Buendia performing “Higante” which he recorded with the late Francis Magalona. Elmo Magalona will perform this with Ely, together with Francis Brew Reyes and Mike Elgar on guitars, Rommel Dela Cruz on bass and Wendell Garcia on drums.
Soundcheck: Eraserheads reunion
Photos of the Eraserheads soundchecking at the Fort the night before their reunion concert
Pupil rehearsals with Amanda Ling
Pupil during rehearsals with Amanda Ling in preparation for their Nine Inch Nails concert opening set. Taken at Blue Light Studios
Pupil with Amanda Ling
July 2009: Pupil and Amanda Ling after the show discussing the requirements and set list they will be needing for the gig as opening act of Nine Inch Nails here in Manila.
Recording Lumuhod at Wombworks
2008 – Francis Brew Reyes recorded a song that was never released in a Dawn album. It’s called “Lumuhod”. The song was recorded at Wombworks studio run by Louie Talan and Aries Guinto. Aries was the producer / sound engineer for this song. A few weeks after it was released, it went number one on the NU107 Charts.
