Monday, June 21, 2010

BIG BANG! Press Release


The long awaited debut music album of renowned Boholano musician, Romeo Mascariñas, will officially hit the airwaves and select music stores on July 16th, 2010. Playing cover songs for the last 30 years, Romeo Mascariñas has finally decided to write and self-produced his own music by collaborating with another Boholano, New Orleans-based songwriter, Fr. J. Roel Lungay.

The collaborative journey for the Boholano tandem started at the beginning of 2009 when both came up with their first self-produced single, “Big Bang!” Followed by a series of uniquely-penned tracks such as “Unanswered Prayers,” “Love Somehow Will Find A Place In Our Hearts,” “Road To Nowhere,” “Indecision,” “I’m Totally Yours,” etc., this CD album promises an array of subject that would surely tickle the fancy of music lovers as well as rock music enthusiasts. “Big Bang!“ is undeniably a far-flung departure from the most common OPMs that hit the airwaves and music stores in recent years.

Roro Music-Bohol, the producers of “Big Bang,” has scheduled the launching of its first album with a dinner-gala at the Sandugo Ballroom, Bohol Tropics, Tagbilaran City on July 16, 2010. The event is “by invitation only.” Entertainment will be provided by Romeo Mascariñas, a No Name Band, and Boholana chanteuse, J. Ann Talisic. The evening event will be emceed by nationally-known program directress, Ardy Batoy-Araneta.

A PAT IN THE BACK Big Bang! Performers: Christopher Lugo (Bass), Dary Taladua (Acoustic), Mark Apat (Drums), J. Roel Lungay (Songwriter), Jun Kaamiño III (Lead) &
Romeo Mascariñas (Songwriter/Keyboard) are all smiles after a successful launching of the Romeo's debut album

To preview the “Big Bang” album, you may go to
http://http://bigbangcd.blogspot.com/

The album is also available as digital download at
http://www.digstation.com/romeomascarinas

To view Big Bang! CD Launching videos, click play below:

Sunday, June 20, 2010

Father's Day Tribute

Father J. Roel Lungay singing a tribute to all fathers during Father's Day 2010 celebration at St. Genevieve Church in Slidell, Louisiana. It was only the first time (2nd time on Sunday) the song, "Unanswered Prayers," as well as the CD album "Big Bang!" by Romeo Mascariñas introduced and performed in public after its publication.




Father Roel singing "Unanswered Prayers"




Father Roel introducing Romeo and his new CD, "Big Bang!"


"A special "thank you" to all who purchased copies of the CD and for their continued support to Boholano Music!!!"

-

Saturday, June 19, 2010

Monday, June 14, 2010

Friday, March 12, 2010

Here I Am

I have to give it to my songwriting buddy... whenever he sends me a new lyric my creative juices go into a natural high and some whirlwind-ish adventure beyond anything I normally tread on... mind over matter stuff... looking for something that soothes the musical psyche, harmonies and melodies waiting to be plucked somewhere right behind my imaginative ears (wink!). - Romeo C. Mascariñas




"I'd like to imagine doing a solo concert at Wimbley Stadium in U.K. in front of a million list'ners. Is that too much to dream of? Ahihihi..." (Meo)


HERE I AM

Words by J. Roel Lungay

Music by Romeo C. Mascariñas

Mastered by J. Roel Lungay
(with iZotope OzoneMP & New Blue Softwares)

1
I can hear the silence
When I walk into the room;
I can feel the cold air
When there's really no one there.
It's almost like a whisper
When I heard you call my name;
I see light from a distance
And rain does start to fall.

2
I can see some shadows
In a darkened room;
I can sense emotion,
I can smell your breath.
Suddenly there's movement,
Suddenly there's life,
Suddenly I see you;
I hear music in the air!

Chorus:
Here I am, here I am.
Here I am right before your eyes.
Here I am, here I am.
Yes, I am... I am, I am.
I am music, music is what I am!

(Ad Lib 1)

3
I long to write some music,
I long to reach your heart;
Pouring out some melodies,
Like an angel by your side.
Nothing more I love to hear
Just to see you there;
Nothing more I ever dream
Than kiss your hair.

Chorus:
Here I am, here I am.
Here I am right before your eyes;
Here I am, here I am.
Yes, I am... I am, I am
I am music, music is what I am.

Bridge:
I am here with you
(Here I am, here I am)
Love to be with you
(Here I am, here I am)
Anywhere with you
(I will go be with you)
Everything is new
(When I really am with you)

(Ad Lib 2)

(Repeat Chorus)

(Ad Lib 3)

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Call To All Nations

Note: This song is still in the studio...



Words by J. Roel Lungay

Music by Romeo C. Mascariñas

Performed by Romeo Mascariñas

1
Millions of people,
Counting our children,
Are dying everywhere.
Millions of others,
Brothers and sisters,
Their lives like living hell.
Life doesn’t have to be this way
We’ve come a long, long way, we say.
There are so many other ways
Why can’t we start the change today?

Refrain:
And so I make this call to all nations -
Children of the world, folks of all colours.
From east to west, to north and south,
From me to you and you to all.
Here’s my call to all humanity -
Let us rid of poverty,
Try to set all people free
And afford them dignity -
The life deserving you and me.

2
Where is our future
And where is the concord
Our hearts our longing for?
Where is the solace
And where is the peace
We all try to achieve?
Life doesn’t have to be this way
We’ve come a long, long way, we say
There are so many other ways
Why can't we start the change today?

Bridge:
Build a bridge of harmony
Friendship, peace and unity;
Make a room for one another
In your mind and heart and soul.

(Repeat Refrain except last line)

Coda:
The life deserving you and me.

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All Rights Reserved.

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1/25/09


















(Music added April 30, 2010)

Away From Everything

SOURCE: AWAY FROM EVERYTHING


Words by J. Roel Lungay

Music by Romeo C. Mascariñas

Performed by Romeo Mascariñas

1
Have this feeling things are simply not the same
Inside me it’s a whirl
At times I can’t explain.
Love to think that things are getting better.
I need to disappear
Away from everything.

2
The way I look at you like never been before
Won’t ever really change
Oh that I promise you
Somehow I need to know if I can grow
I need to be away
Away from everything.

Refrain:
Simple relocation -
I need to be away
Deep mind meditation -
I need to be away
Mental relaxation -
I need to be away
Away from everything.

(Interlude)

Bridge:
Have to find myself inside my head
I simply need to change the way I think
I try to close my eyes
Embrace the dark within
And just be far away from here.

(Repeat Refrain)

(Repeat 2)

(Repeat Refrain)

Coda:
Please take away, hmmm
Away from everything.

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International Copyright Secured
All Rights Reserved


Fro
1/19/09






















Rehearsal Video
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She Just Broke My Heart



Words by J. Roel Lungay

Music by Romeo C. Mascariñas

Performed by Romeo Mascariñas

1
I can't spend my life just arguing
Please don't make me feel like I'm a fake
You never really cared
You hurt me without end.

2
I've been wond'ring why is life like this
I can’t even start to comprehend
Is life a mystery?
Is love a reverie?

Chorus:
She just broke my heart!
I'll tell you do they hurt?!!
She don't care much about it
Don't even know about it.

She just broke my heart!
She just broke my heart!
It's tearing me apart
Coz she just broke my heart.

3
There's no reason why we go on like this
Yes, somehow the heartaches, they have to cease
We may have to let go
The hardest thing to do.

(Repeat Chorus)

(Ad Lib)

(Repeat Chorus)

Coda:
She just broke my heart!
She just broke my heart!
She just broke my heart!

(Repeat Coda then fade)

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International Copyright Secured
All Rights Reserved

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Vienna

VIENNA

Words by J. Roel Lungay

Music by Romeo C. Mascariñas

Performed by Romeo Mascariñas

1
Took an early train
From Salzburg to Vienna
Mood was very quiet
The sun a little bite
Looking out the window
‘Twas quite a lonely ride.

2
In a flash of light
An angel passes by
My heart is set ablaze
By that gorgeous face
Though I can hardly breathe
I wanna touch her face.

CHORUS:
So this is the tune
Of the grooving Vienna
I feel so in love
Oh, City of Vienna
Sing me your songs
At the winding Danube
Is this just a dream...
Don't wake me up Vienna.

3
This is quiet a dream
I really wanna scream
What is happening
The magic on this train
And everywhere I go
I sense a smell of you.

(Repeat Chorus)

Bridge:
The majestic Glorietta,
Schonbrunn's little moon,
The waltzing Danube
And the beer drinking nook...
All dancing with the beat
When Vienna and I meet.

(Repeat Chorus, fade)

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All Rights Reserved

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Thought We Always Knew

THOUGHT WE ALWAYS KNEW

Words by J. Roel Lungay

Music by Romeo C. Mascariñas

Performed by Romeo Mascariñas

1
We had it made the longest time
The love we had was meant to shine
Farthest from my mind
One day we go blind
Coz I thought we knew
Really thought we knew what we were doing.

2
Know our love will be for always
It’ll never change, it’ll never fade
Farthest from my heart
We’d make a brand new start
Thought we always knew
Really thought we knew what we were doing.

Refrain:
Thought we always knew what we were doing
We’re were going all the way
Everybody says like every smiling face
We just couldn’t do no wrong
Like a perfect song
Really thought we knew what we were doing

3
Love is never meant to end
Doesn’t matter how it’s spent
Every night and day
We’ve talked things out you see
Where did we go wrong?
Really thought we knew what we were doing…

(Repeat Refrain)

Bridge:
Seems like only yesterday
We were really happy
It was all but you and me
We didn’t need anybody
We didn’t care to see
What’s in store for you and me.

(Repeat Refrain)

Coda: (Verse 1)

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International Copyright Secured. All rights reserved

Leaps Of Faith

LEAPS OF FAITH

Words by J. Roel Lungay

Music by Romeo Mascariñas

1
Talking with your shadows
Finding rooms to grow
Taking on your sorrows
I don’t know where to go
I’m making leaps of faith
Real leaps of faith

2
List’ning to those voices
They’re just lots of noises
Midst of this confusion
Don’t know where I‘d be
I’m making leaps of faith
Real leaps of faith

Refrain:
I’m a man of faith
Making leaps of faith
I can hear you clear
Calling out my name
Here’s the man of faith
Making leaps of faith
Here’s the man of faith
Making leaps of faith

3
Turning for the better
Never say never
No one’s really ever
Turned you down before
Your love is even better
Always and forever

(Repeat Refrain)

Bridge:
Please open up my heart
And help me make a start
Oh guide me what to do
My all I offer you
How much you love me to
I’m starting life anew

(Interlude)

Coda:
I’m making leaps of faith,
Yes all I have is faith.
I’m making leaps of faith,
Plenty leaps of faith.

(Repeat Coda then fade)


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All rights reserved. International Copyright Secured


Fro 1/4/09