Eraserheads Live The Final Set Mar 16, '09 8:00 AM
for everyone

Kinda too late for this? Na ah ah..Haiyz it s*cks to have a Thesis defense while everyone is celebrating for the Eraserheads huge success. Yet I witnessed the ‘Heads but I felt left-behind..Thesis kills me!..But as Ely says, “Tuloy ang ligaya!”..No thesis can part me from my Eraserheads. Love Eraserheads soo00ooo much!

Magasin. Whhheeehhww! At last, for a very long time. I heard it from the ‘Heads! Live! The opening was a full blast of everything. Everyone are so excited. Tribute was firsts shown. Reminicing the ‘Heads history ever. Their discography. Their before and after looks of the Fab 4. A crazy countdown was next. Counting the alphabet letters down to E. When Raymund hit his drums, when Marcus and Buddy played their guitars and when Ely sung the first line.”Oooh..oohh..Kitang-kita kita sa isang magasin ” everyone got crazy. At last! The Final Set begun. I was kinda surprised by the fireworks but of course it is expected. Eraserheads last concert must be enormous. It must be fun and unforgettable. But as the smoke spread in the whole stage, I was kinda worried about Ely’s condition. We all know why. I was anxious for him. But everything rans smooth so I am very happy. I also love Marcus’ long hair do. He looks similar to Freddie Aguilar and Pepe Smith. Magasin made his wave. Eraserheads continued their legacy and proved to everyone that they are still the number 1 band ever formed in the Philippines. That Eraserheads can play beautiful songs even there are indifferences. “Medyo pangit ka pa noon..Hanngang ngayon!!”

Walang Nagbago. Who shouted like a woman being raped in the intro? Nope! No one shouted! Walang Nagabago was just being played. E’heads proved to everyone that nothing changes in their music. Though we can’t make them appear as one band in every television appearances still their music is still superb.

Maling Akala. Thought it was a Brownman Revivals’ original? You’re wrong! It is one of the Eraserheads classic song. They made some arrangements in the intro (for the final set) but still it’s E’heads. Ely wanted us to name the tune. But everyone knows it’s Maling Akala. Such an inspiration for the undergraduates. “Maliit na butas..Lumalaki!!..Konting luslos..Ayos” - Ely Buendia =)

Maskara. Eraserheads goodbye hit. This is one of the last hit of the E’heads before they were disbanded. “Isang superhero..” Credits to Marcus and Buddy’s artistic guitar plays!

Poor Man’s Grave. “Oh honey when I die. Dress me up in a coat and tie. Give my feet a pair of shoes. That I haven’t wore in a long time. Put me in a golden box
Not a cross on a pile of rocks. Bury me where the grass is green. And the gates are shining..Oh honey when I die. Give me a bed of roses. Where I could lie. I’m gonna use up all the money that I saved. ‘Coz I don’t wanna lie in a poor man’s grave”..(Making a decent act..)

Waiting for the Bus. “My folks are getting tight. Won’t let me out at night. You can’t avoid the complications. When there’s no reason at all. When the lightning strikes we’ll fry. I’ll drink my beer. I’ll wipe my tears. Southbound in the sky. Another crime. Another reason gets you everyday. The only time that you can talk. You ain’t got nothing to say. Well, I’m caught up in a stupid game. That I can’t play. It’s just a waste of time. But I’m in it anyway.” (Just read the lyrics..no word can describe..”Ang bait niyo!..”- Ely)

Huwag mo ng Itanong. Marcus Adoros’ reggae version. Marcus is really beyond description. He is a genuis. He played this kind of version in his Marcus Highway gig everytime but for all the those who watched The Final Set it is a revelation. Marcus played it effortlessly however he amused the crowd. There is magic in him that he can only possessed. ”Di ko sasabihin sa’yo!!” Sing, play the guitars, surf with the ocean’s wave we’re on you’re back! Thank you for giving Ely a rest. WE LOVE YOU MARCUS!!

Slo Mo. Alkohol. Insomya. It’s not Sandwich! It is still the Eraserheads! Raymund just took the stage by storm. Raymund really rock the house! He made it easy to everyone. A true performer. Credits to Marcus lovely Hello Kitty guitar. He played those songs using his cutie pinkish guitar that he bought in Galleria. They gave Ely a time to rest and be relax. Though it seems to be the ‘Heads strategy it took effect for everyone. It was for a better and a longer concert session for the crowd.

Torpedo. One of the crowd’s favorite. And my favorite too. After the energetic and head-banging performance by Raymund, Torpedo made the environment uneven and cool. Love the instrumentals!

After a 30-minute commercial break (hehehhe) the band got back and prepared for their acoustic session. Again, they prioritized Ely’ health. He need to be relaxed and the sofa couch made Ely comfortable. And even Raymund, Buddy, Marcus and Jazz (Itchyworms) found their comfort places to loosen up.

Julie Tearjerky. The best opening for the acoustic jamming with the ‘Heads. Love how Jazz backed-up the band. He doesn’t look like a simple back-up or a commanding vocalist. Smooth. Julie is one of the Eraserheads’ greatest hits. Great arrangement!! Love it!! “I hear her calling my name..Go ahead and jump..” - Ely Buendia’s rendition.

Tikman. “Di mapakali, magdamag, hinahanap, nababaliw, tuwing naaalala ang init. Di malimutan, Kailangang muling makamit. Ang tamis sa ating mga labi. Halika tikman ang langit..” Yes, Eraserhead is my “langit”.. (Those short lyrics made it a Eraserheads classic.)

Wishing wells. “I wish I could go back to those fairy book tales. Forget the real world awhile. And seek the sees of the talking whales. A place of wishing wells and magic spells where everything starts out once upon a time. Long, long ago and ends happily ever after.” Happily ever after with the Eraserheads. Just wish they will make it come true. ( I wish for another concert!! ) Ü

Fine Time. “I hope we could spend more time together. A few hours is better than never. If we could only make it longer. A whole day would be fine.” More time with the Eraserheads! For sure, it will be a fine time. “I don’t care if we sleep all day.Basta’t kayakap ka all day.” - Buddy Zabala

Pare Ko. Highschool’s tantrums (heheh ). “Masakit mang isipin. Kailangang tanggapin. Kung kelan ka naging siryoso. Saka ka niya gagaguhin. O, diyos ko
Ano ba naman ito. Di ba!. Tang ina nagmukha akong tanga. Pinaasa niya lang ako. Letseng pag-ibig to. O diyos ko ano ba naman ito.” (MTRCB is watching! heheh!bhe!hmf!) Love the insrumental! “Sabi niya ayaw niya Ayaw munang magkajowa. Dehins ako naniwala. Ayun pala magaling na siya sa kama. Akala ko dehins pa.” - Ely Buendia

Kailan. Thought it is a romatic song from any balladeer. Nope it is E’heads! Sweet voice that made me cried. Sigh. Kailan kaya? No words can depict my emotions on that time. Ely made everyone fell inlove. Even a guy! One shouted, “I love you, Ely!” then the man on the vocals respond “I love you too Pare!” So envy to him! I LOVE YOU TOO ELY!!

Back2me. “Saan ka nagtugo tumila na ang ambon. Sana man lang naghintay ng konting sandali. Hindi na nakita mula nang huling date sa Megamall
Kumain tayo ng spaghetti. Di ka nagbayad sa aircon na taksing r&e. Why can’t you see?. Please please come back to me. Let’s give our love another chance
Wish you were in my arms. And you’re whispering your love me too
Hindi makapaniwala sa balitang nasagap. Na buntis ka na pala sa probinsya ng Quezon. At nag-bunjee jumping. I can’t believe. Pa’no na ‘yung crossword puzzle. Na hindi natin natapos at pakisoli na rin. Ang tapes ko ng Nirvana at Yano na. Isang taon ng nasa iyo. Please send it Back 2 me..” Come back to us E’heads!!!!

Trip to Jerusalem. “Oh tell me do you wanna fly? Fly high way up in the sky or maybe you don’t even have to try. All you have to do is follow that star.” Another Chritmas jingle?! Na ah ah! It’s the E’heads style of caroling! It never ends!!

Spolarium. One of E’heads profound song for me. Not so ordinary. Though it is a drunken master’s (heheheh) theme song it is different. It made you think what is the true meaning of this song. And how come a famous painting in our country crossed the lyrics of this song. It’s one of the hell. One of the best intrumentals ever. One of the best. But as the Final Set night goes on. The man on the vocals is getting tired. He slipped a note. But nevermind. =)

Overdrive. It inspires me to attend driving class and be a professional driver. “Gusto kong matutong mag-drive!” It’s a Burger Machine jingle in their tv commercial way back on the 90’s. This song made them popular and made them be in the list of the top burger stand in the nation. “Magdri-drive ako habang buhay..” Fireworks stroke!!

Superproxy. For Francis Magalona. A tribute for the Master Rapper of the Philippines. Kahit na rock yung song it was very intimate. Everyone paid respect for Francis M.. He must be the surprise guest for the Final Set. And Francis really surprised everyone. Raymund handed a sign with the words ”Rock Ed Salutes The Man From Manila..Salamat Kiko.” Ely sung the part of Francis ( the rap one ). The teleprompter didn’t include th rap lyrics but still Ely manage to sung it. He knows it by heart. The ‘Heads know Francis M. by their whole hearts and souls. “Sumigaw tayo para kay Francis M.!!” For FRANCIS M.!

Minsan. Eraserheads theme song. “Kay bilis maglaho ng kahapon. Sana’y huwag kalimutan ang ating mga pinagsamahan. At kung sakaling gipitin ay laging iisipin. Na minsan tayo ay naging tunay na magkaibigan.” I just thought of this song and play it in my head. A true friendship song.

Alapaap. “Masdan mo’ng aking mata”. One of the cherished song of the night. Sigh. It breaks my heart to hear it’s for the last time. Love the duet version of the crowd with Ely. The band really established a connection. I don’t want to end the night. But soon it will come. Doom’s day!

Ang Huling El Bimbo. The song that made the Eraserheads in the top. Nakakatindig-balahibo talaga. Tears are flowing. They are saving the best for last. Everyone started to sing. Mall of Asia concert ground started to fell down. All are busy while singing for the final time with the ‘Heads. Fireworks begun. And this time, it’s in the bronze section. A beautiful fireworks! As beautiful as the night. Confetti fell down on the grounds signaling us it is the end of the Final Set. Ely handed on the old Sticker Happy piano and burned it. It was the album cover of their Sticker Happy album. Reminding us it is really the last concert of the legandary Eraserheads. Haiyz. More! More! Group hug! Group hug! But there is no such a group hug, only a group vow. Fullfilled.

Three for the road! Raymund asked the crowd if they want for more. We respond postively. They called for Ely and Marcus in the their tent. Raymund and Buddy still wanted for more. After a short discussion in the stage the ‘Heads decided to play three more songs. It is planned and unplanned (according to Philippine Inquirer specail issue yesterday, March 15,2009). Only Ely knows what songs will be played. Though it is unrehearsed actually it made the Final Set as the final set.

Ligaya. Sembreak. Toyang. The three for the road. The crowd is getting wild. My sister and I planned to get out of the venue. But when Raymund asked for more we ran on our place to jam again with the Eraserheads. Three for the road completed the night. Though “With the Smile” is not include in the Final Set’s song list I am very fullfilled and happy. Ligaya, is truly a ligaya. Sembreak, made me inspire to finish this sem and Toyang made me fall in love again. Just three for the road!

No thesis can part me from my E’heads!

Long live the greatest Filipino band ever!

WE LOVE YOU ERASERHEADS!!

ELY, RAYMUND, MARCUS, BUDDY..Salamat sa patuloy na pagbigay ng inspirasyon at ligaya! Walang tatalo sa inyo kahit kailan..kaya please..pahirit ng group hug!!!

LOVE IT!!!!