gabe bondoc: One Touch

You probably know right now that I’m a huge fan of this guy.  Gabe Bondoc.  It all started from Enzo’s tweet about his (gabe) version of Take A Bow, and from there, I just discovered how amazing he is.

He is not just a typical youtube star who covers other artists’ songs… he is way talented than that.  He creates his own music.  He writes well, plays the guitar like no other (medyo OA), and he sings soooo freakin good.

Anyhoo.. so much with the intro..  Just wanna share you guys his original song.. I really, really love this song. Hope you’ll like it too.  Here’s One Touch.

One touch and I’m hooked and I am drowning
One look and I’m lost inside your eyes
Excuse me, I don’t mean to be staring
But I’ve forgotten all my lines

I was gonna say, “Hey, you’re looking fine today
Not that I’ve only noticed now.”
I was gonna say, “Hey, you think there is a way
That I could get you to stay for a while.”
For a little while…

I’m trying articulate and failing
My words just aren’t cooperating
“Breathe deeply,” I’m trying to tell myself, but
My heart won’t slow ’cause of you

I was gonna say, “Hey, you’re looking fine today
Not that I’ve only noticed now.”
I was gonna say, “Hey, you think there is a way
That I could get you to stay.”

I tried it once or twice, not looking in your eyes
But that’s impossible, baby
This feeling’s so brand new, I wanna speak to you, but
I was never good at impromptu

I was gonna say, “Hey, you’re looking fine today
Not that I’ve only noticed now.”
I was gonna say, “Hey, you think there is a way
That I could, that I could, that I could…”

I was gonna say, “Hey, you’re looking fine today
Not that I’ve only noticed now.”
I was gonna say, “Hey, you think there is a way
That I could, that I could, that I could get you to stay.”
Hey, hey
Not that I’ve only noticed now

I was gonna say, “Hey, you think there is a way
That I could get, that I could, that I could…”
I was gonna say, “Hey, you’re looking fine today
Not that I’ve only noticed now.”

I was gonna say, “Hey, you think there is a way
That I could get you to stay for a while.”

Gabe Bondoc: When You Say (Nine)

I was surfing Youtube this early morning.. checking out some music videos of Stacie Orrico and some movie trailers, then I decided to check out my subscriptions. Went to Gabe Bondoc’s page (link) and saw his latest video. This time, he shared his original composition yet again, and I must say, this song is pretty amazing! It was well written, the melody is good, and his voice is absolutely the best. And lastly, the video is pretty clear this time. awesome.

So here’s “When You Say (nine)” by Gabe Bondoc. Filipino Pride!

“when you say (nine)” – gabe bondoc (copyright, 2010)

I remember the first time
it’s always playing in my mind
I’ve never felt like this before
nononono

and every time that you kiss me
feels like I’m having a sweet dream
and i’mma never feel the way i do with anyone else

my pulse is racing
when I see your face and
here is what you’re doing to me

when you
when you say
you love
love me
I can feel my heart
beat beat
race behind my chest

every time is the first time
so I pretend it’s the last time
that I’mma ever hear you say those words
three little words

I wanna hold you forever
I promise that I ain’t never
never ever gonna let you go
I want you to know

my pulse is racing
when I see your face and
here is what you’re doing to me

[chrous]

if ever you question my feelings
place your hand on my heart, you’ll feel it’s beating for you
cuz he knows, he knew before I did
I’m not scared, I’m tired of hiding
I know that it’s you because

[chorus]

Another Youtube Star

Last friday, Enzo of RX tweeted about this very amazing male version of Rihanna’s Take A Bow. I clicked the link and found this asian-looking guy singing not just a cover of Take A Bow, but actually singing his own “reply” version of the song.

His name is Gabe Bondoc. I was instantly amazed with his voice and talent in playing the guitar. Gabe Bondoc is popular indie pop/acoustic artist based in San Mateo, California. He is of full Filipino descent. He rose to fame with his One Take Sessions of famous songs and his own compositions in video blogging site, Youtube. (http://www.youtube.com/user/gabebondoc)

Since then, he has held a lot of shows across the West Coast. More so, he has already released two EPs, “Gentlemen Don’t” in 2006 and “Hi, My Name is Gabe” in 2007. (http://www.last.fm/music/Gabe+Bondoc/+wiki)

Anyways, I guess that intro is enough. So here are some of his cover versions that I really really like! Enjoy!

Fallin For You (Colbie Callait)

Forever (Chris Brown)

Come On Over (Christina Aguilera)

I remember (Keyshia Cole)

cool right?! Check out his Youtube Page for more amazing versions! ciao.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Feu9pD9TfFA

Charlie Bit My Finger

CUTE!!!