Pireyna(Queen Pirena)

The episodes are getting better at Encantadia.

Here is the outline of the important scenes in Kabanata 42(Ang Pagbagsak ni Amihan) and Kabanata 43(Ang Pagbabalik sa Encantadia). Enjoy!

1.) After being able to block Pirena's attack on Alena, Pirena leaves full of rage. Amihan asks Alena to forgive her. Alena tells Amihan to be thankful that she likes her better than Pirena.

2.) Fight continues between Ybrahim and Asval(Bobby Andrews). Asval tells Ybrahim to summon all his strength from the unfortunate events that has happened to him. Ybrahim wins by not falling for the same trickery used during a previous battle.

3.) Amihan asks Alena to flee Lireo and look for Ybrahim and reconcile with him. After telling Alena that she should follow her orders as a queen and not as a sister, Alena flees but before she leaves asks Amihan to promise that she will save herself, that she will not be harmed, and that she will be the one to welcome Alena upon her return.

4.) In Lireo, the barricades fall allowing Hathor troops to enter the last entry.

5.) Mila/Lira is given a chance to see Anthony in the mortal world before pursuing the path to Encantadia.

6.) Pirena enters with the Hathors and stops Adane(I hate this character soooo much!) from killing Imaw. Imaw tells Pirena that she is a curse to Lireo and the whole of Encantadia and that he will only bow down to the real queen--Amihan. Pirena angry at what was said, kicks Imaw. (poor Imaw)

7.) After being informed of what had happened to Aquil, Amihan asks Muros and his first officer to flee Lireo.

8.) --Drama and not so useful scene between Anthony and Mila here--(sorry, didn't really like it)

9.) Back in Lireo, with Amihan outnumbered, she battles the Hathor troops until she is defeated. While this scene is playing, a song is being sang on the background. (If I am not mistaken, this is the Hymn of Lireo or Anthem. Very nice scene here.)

Ang kapayapaan ay dadating din
kung ang ating buhay ay iaalay para sa Lireo
ang kamatayan ay hindi iindahin
pagkat ating kalayaa'y dadating
Lireo, tagapangalaga ng mga brilyante
armas ang ating buhay
tayo ang tagapagligtas
ng ating mundong pinagpala.

10.) Aquil is shown unconscious in the forest. Casiopea appears and looks at him.

11.) Pirena enters the throne room and announces that she now reigns over Lireo. Gurna puts the crown over Pirena's head while Amihan and the rest watch what happens.

12.) Asval brings Ybrahim to Sapphiro(?). Asval promises to tell him about the secrets after Ybrahim gets enough rest.

13.) Anchonee(Anthony eeeek!) asks Mila/Lira to come in. Blah blah blah. Mila/Lira feels that something is wrong with her true mother. Anchonee throws some selfish bulls*it but before he can pull Mila/Lira in the house.... Danaya hits her on the head with her arnis!!!! Yahooooo!!!!

14.) Alena looks for Ybrahim/Ybarro and sees blood on the ground.

15.) Mira aka fake Lira enters Lireo and looks for her mother. She sees Pirena and asks what happened and why she is wearing her mother's crown. Pirena tells her that Amihan's kingdom is no more and that she is now the new queen of Lireo. Mira asks where her mother is. Pirena confesses that she is Mira's real mother.(episode 42 ends here)

16.) Mira is in disbelief of what she just heard from Pirena. Mira leaves.

17.) Anchonee is left unconscious on the floor as Danaya and Mila/Lira leaves.

18.) Alena asks Muros on what happened to her sister Amihan. Muros answers that Amihan was left to face the Hathor troops. He continues by telling Alena that he doesn't know whether Amihan is still alive.

19.) Mira seeing Amihan being dragged unconscious gets angry and tries to attack Hagorn with a sword. Hagorn blocking Mira's attack tells her that he is not an enemy because they have the same blood. He continues by telling Mira that Pirena is her real mother.

20.) Pirena threatens Imaw and the rest of Lireo that if they don't accept her as their new queen, she will kill Amihan right before their very eyes. They kneel down to save Amihan's life. (I think Imaw has a hard time kneeling so he stays up.)

21.) In Avila, Bagwis explains to Mila/Lira that she should understand Danaya since she grew up in Lireo and has different beliefs. Bagwis continues by telling Mila that she will be able to understand Danaya in time.

22.) Alena asks Muros to accompany her back to Lireo. Muros tells her that Lireo is surrounded by Hathorian troops. Muros explains that he fears for the life of those who are trapped in Lireo if they fail. Alena still goes back to Lireo alone telling Muros that if she has to die just to save Amihan, she will.

23.) Dakila asks Danaya where she went. Danaya tells him that she went back to look for Muyak but to no avail. Dakila tells Danaya that the Mulawin will look for Muyak and that Danaya and Lira/Mila has to go back to Encantadia. The spirit of Avilan shows up telling them that they have to go to Avilan's grave.

24.) Pirena asks Imaw to heal Amihan.

25.) Bagwis accompanies Danaya and Mila/Lira to Avilan's grave. Danaya asks Bagwis for help in digging the grave. Bagwis tells Danaya that she is the one given the task of doing such. Bagwis gives out a crooked smile.

26.) Alena attacks a troop of Hathors outside the gates and escapes but promises to come back for Amihan.

27.) Hagorn appears before Pirena and tells her that he heard that Amihan is being healed. Pirena tells Hagorn that she needs the air gem and that is why she needs Amihan alive. Hagorn tells Pirena that the reason might be that she is not strong enough to kill her own sister. Pirena gets angry and tells them to leave her alone.

28.) After throwing rocks at Bagwis due to being irritated by the fact that she is digging alone, Danaya finds the medallion that will help them get back to Encantadia.

29.) Pirena cries after remembering her childhood and how their mother never wanted her to become queen. (this scene gave me goosebumps, I felt really sorry for Pirena for once)

30.) Amihan awakens and sees Mira at her side. Poor Mira had to hear from Amihan that she is not her mother.

31.) Danaya asks Bagwis why Avilan had the same medallion. Bagwis tells Danaya that they may find the answer upon their arrival at Encantadia.

Seems like Pirena and her friends will soon find out that Danaya is back with the savior of Encantadia! As always, I can't wait for tomorrow's episode.

Danaya

truths

Outline of tonight's Encantadia episode(Kabanata 41).

1.) Hathor attacks Lireo. Amihan uses her powers to deflect the arrows made of fire. Aquil asks Amihan to seek cover inside. While inside, Amihan is shocked when one group of soldiers attack their own.

2.) Danaya discusses with Mila her future role in Lireo and that she must forget Anthony. (I am a bit confused because I thought that Danaya left to look for Muyak already)

3.) Pirena appears before Amihan and tells her that she(Pirena) was never on Amihan's side.

4.) Alena asks Imaw on what is happening and tells Alena that the war has started between them and that the Hathor is lead by Pirena.

5.) Amihan confirms that Pirena is behind the misplaced sangg'res. Pirena tells Amihan that she won't be able to see her real daughter since Hagorn killed the real Lira. Pirena also tells the truth about Mira being her daughter. Battle between the two sisters continue.

6.) In Hathoria, Gurna tells Mira that when the Hathor wins Amihan will be punished. She continues by saying "may kinikilala bang dugo ang kaaway?".

7.) With Amihan angrier than ever, she curses Pirena. "Isinusumpa ko na kailan man ay hindi ka magiging maligaya!"(I curse you that you will never ever be happy) and "Isinusumpa ko na kailan man ay hindi ka makakaranas ng katahimikan!"(I curse you that you will never ever have peace of mind). And as Amihan is about to kill Pirena, Alena shows up and stops Amihan.

8.) Ybrahim goes to Asval to find out the truth about his fathers' fallen kingdom. Battle starts between the two.

9.) Alena tells Amihan that she is on Pirena's side because of Amihan and Ybarro's betrayal. Pirena continues to poison Alena's mind.

10.) In Avila, Danaya feels that there is something wrong in Lireo. She feels helpless because she doesn't know of any way to go back to Encantadia.

11.) Alena continues to ask Amihan why they had to hide what happened between Amihan and Ybrahim. Amihan tells Alena that Pirena is behind it all(stealing her child). Alena decides to fight with the two since she doesn't know who is telling the truth. All this changes when Amihan kills a Hathor soldier behind Alena. Pirena enraged, tells that even if Amihan and Alena teams up, they will never conquer Lireo. The end of the episode shows Amihan blocking Pirena's attack on Alena.

Tonight's episode was great. Can't wait to watch what will happen tomorrow.

365dreams

I would like to thank Matt(Zataod) of Everville, USA for including birth! from this blog.

Zataod posted this in his very interesting blog, 365 DREAMS. Hope your readers enjoy it.

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I loved tonight's episode of Encantadia.

Once again, an outline of what happened yesterday and tonight.

1.) Danaya meets Mercurio and is attacked by the Ravena guarding him. She's warned by Mercurio that if she is strangled by the Ravena, it will absorb her strength. Bagwis appears and kills the Ravena. Mercurio tells the prophecy that he can only be free when he has served his purpose of giving the cure to a mortally wounded sang'gre. He then leaves in aMercury-like fashion(in a flash!).

2.) Mila comes face to face with the fire-breathing dragon. She decides to fight so that she would be able to see her mother. She blocks the fire from the dragon by using her powers of the wind. After getting tired, she decides, if you can't beat 'em--befriend 'em. She starts to sing a song but instead defeats the dragon. I guess this is because of Alena's blessing to give her an enchanted voice just like hers.

3.) After being able to obtain the dagger(punyal ng sandugo) to prove that Mira is her real daughter, she asks Imaw how she could use it. Imaw then tells the myth that whatever cut the dagger does to the mother, it will also wound the daughter at the same place. She then readies herself and cuts herself on the palm. She asks for Mira's hand and sees no wound. She dismisses the myth as just that and asks Mira to rest. But once Mira leaves, she sees two faeries who are mother and daughter and asks forgiveness on what she is about to do. She inflicts a wound on the palm of the mother and sees that the daughter also bleeds at the same spot. Her fear is confirmed that Mira is not her daughter. (While this was all happening in Lireo, Dakila sees Mila's hands wounded in Avila just to show that she is the real daughter of Amihan.)

4.) Alena is brainwashed by Pirena feeding her lies about their queen sister Amihan. Alena confused, goes to Ybarro for answers. Pirena gets ready for the great war she is about to wage against her sister and her kingdom.

5.) While at the transition area, Avilan appears to Mila again. Mila is told by Avilan of his story that he is cursed by the first queen of Encantadia(Casiopea) to serve the queen and Encantadia. Casiopea is then shown in another scene telling herself that her gold is almost complete.

6.) With Amihan still thinking about what had just happened, confronts Mira and asks her who Mila is. This is interrupted by the appearance of Hagorn who tells Amihan that she should not waste her time in looking for Mila who lives in the world of the mortals because he already killed her. Hagorn also informs Amihan that Mila is the next queen of Encantadia, her daughter. He then brings out Imaw's staff and shows Amihan that he really killed Mila. Amihan then fights Hagorn. Hitano shoots an arrow towards Amihan but is blocked by Amihan summoning her powers of the wind.

7.) With Danaya and Bagwis back in Avila, they spread golden dust(?) from the box given by Mercurio to heal Mila. In the transition area, Avilan continues to tell Mila of his story but as he was about to tell Mila the name of the one who cursed Casiopea, she glows brightly and disappears then awakens at Avila surprised to see Mulawin creatures and Danaya.

8.) Alena asks Ybarro about the truth whether he is of royalty and if he is the real father of Lira.

9.) While Amihan battles Hagorn, Hitano once again tries to shoot Amihan with an arrow but this time Amihan does not only succeed in blocking the arrow but uses her powers of the wind to bring it back to the sender! (I loved this scene but I wish that it went through Hitano's heart instead of just his arm.) "Yan ang nababagay sa iyo traydor!" my favorite line from last night's episode.

10.) Ybarro confirms that he is indeed Ybrahim, the father of Lira and son of Sapphiro's fallen king. Alena shocked, asks why she was only informed of this now. Brainwashed and believing that Amihan and Ybrahim were keeping these secrets from her, she leaves and goes back to Lireo. Pirena continues to brainwash Alena by telling her that they together can bring Amihan down because she is a traitor.

11.) Amihan temporarily defeats Hagorn by the sword but that pesky Hitano aids Hagorn and survives. They are blown away when Amihan summons a very strong wind. Pesky, pesky Hitano. I will hate this show if it ends up with Hitano alive. I swear!

12.) Amihan looks at the heavens and asks Bathala where her realy daughter is. This happend simultaneously when Mila uses her powers to show her where her mother is. Mila sees Amihan and vice versa but this was cut short when Awoo(?) warns her of danger. This is the time when her royal guards tell her that the Hathor are getting ready to attack at the gates.

13.) Danaya leaves Avila so she could look for Muyak with Mila being left in Avila.

I know I skipped some scenes, I just wrote those of major importance. I can't wait on Monday when Pirena finally reveals that she is behind it all. I hope that that traitor soldier dies in Monday's episode. He has this ugly smile anyways.

I also caught the last part of Darna where Efren runs over or hits Valentina with his car. Very funny!

mercurio

First of all, I would like to apologize for the error on my post dated June 21 entitled "habagat". I assumed that Romnick Sarmienta was still playing Habagat(his role in Mulawin) on Encantadia. It turns out that the Mulawin spirit's name is "Avilan".

Everything is happening so fast. Once again, let me outline the highlights of the last two episodes.

1.) Mila(the real Lira) is mortally wounded since Hagorn wasn't able to get the earth gem from Danaya. Hagorn escapes as Danaya tries to heal Mila using the natural powers of the plants around her. Avilan is attacked by Agane which makes Avilan drop the gem in the waters below. Since Danaya doesn't have the gem, she cannot make Mila heal faster. The scene is aggravated when the enchanted butterflies come to get Mila and lead her to Devas.

2.) The mulawin spirit goes to Dakila and Bagwis warning them of what has happened. They come to the aid of Danaya so that they can bring Mila to their world(Avila?). Mila is still unconsicous.

3.) While the scene with Mila was happening, Amihan is informed of who was seen entering the portal to the world of the mortals and decides to go and see but Amihan faints when Hagorn pierces Mila. They have no choice but to bring Amihan back to Lireo.

4.) Amihan awakens with Mira(the Lira poser) and Alena at her side. Oh, Imaw was also in the room(I was so scared that his head might fall off. Alena tells Mira that she can make her mother happy if she sings a song for her. Alena makes mention of her special gift to Mira when she was still a child. Mira sings and Alena leavesand is confronted by Amihan because of her sudden departure. Alena confesses that she didn't feel Mira's voice in her heart making her doubt if Mira is the real Lira. Amihan starts to doubt since she also remembers in the past being asked by Danaya why Lira has the ability to create fire.

5.) Amihan asks for Imaw's help on determining the truth about her daughter. Imaw mentions the flower that appeared the day Lira was born. At first the flower was beautiful and in bloom but it suddenly dies. Imaw said that the flower dies when the one who owns it has passed away. Mira appears making Amihan more confused.

6.) Dakila informs Danaya that there is one way to give Mila a second chance. He makes mention of visiting Mercurio who can help but also warns that the path to Mercurio is very dangerous since he is guarded by a Ravena. Bagwis accompanies Danaya.

7.) With Amihan still confused and determined to know the truth, he asks Imaw if there is another way to confirm if Mira is the real Lira. Imaw tells Amihan of a magical dagger which determined the true mother of a fairy child.(long story behind this, just ask me if you wanna know the full details) Amihan is tested if she is rightful to claim the dagger. She passes and takes the dagger.

8.) Mila meets Anthony(Mark Herras) in some sort of transition area(before going to Devas) where he tells Anthony that she is not a mortal.

9.) Pirena tells Hagorn that they will attack Lireo soon. The Hathor prepares for the attack. Pirena gives Hagorn Imaw's staff after it is used to confirm whether Alena really blessed Lira with an enchanted voice when she was still in Amihan's womb. She told Hagorn that it might be of use in the future.

10.) Avilan appears before Mila and tells her about her mother, Amihan. Mila asks Avilan if she can see her mother before she goes to Devas. Avilan tells Mila that she has to defeat a dragonic creature in order to see her mother.

11.) Bagwis and Danaya goes on separate directions. Danaya sees and talks to Mercurio who locked in a prison of some sorts and is warned about the Ravena that guards him.

Very interesting! Again, I can't wait for tomorrow's episode. Sorry for the errors, I am sleepy but wanted to write.

habagat!

I was simply at awe watching Encantadia last Friday and Monday night.

Last Friday, as Amihan was reading about the past rulers of Encantadia, she came across the name of the first queen of Encantadia. She was curious as to why she just disappeared according the records. Imaw said that the first queen of Encantadia disappeared right after it was divided into four kingdoms. I remember Imaw saying: "Yan ang kwento ng unang reyna ng Encantadia... si Casiopea(Cindy Corletto)!"(that is the story of the first queen of Encantadia... Casiopea). Right after this scene, Casiopea was shown with the treasure chest filled with gold(courtesy of Pirena from Thursday's episode). The thing that made it interesting was when Casiopea mentioned that she needs a little more gold and it will be complete. What was she referring to? I am sure that we will find out soon!

The Hathor attacked the camp of the Mandirigma and killed Apitong(John Regala). This of course got Ybarro angry. Amihan received this news and quickly went to the Mandirigma camp.

Last night's episode was fast-paced. I'll just outline the most important ones:

1.) Amihan ordered an attack to the Hathor camp because of Apitong's death. Pirena tries to brainwash some of the soldiers telling them that Amihan is a weak queen.

2.) Hagorn and Agane attacks Mila. They encounter Danaya and fights with her but gets Mila. Hagorn sets a trap for Danaya threatening her that if she doesn't surrender the jewel of Earth, he will kill Mila.

3.) As Danaya is about to surrender the jewel, the Mulawin spirit grabs it from her hand so that it will not go to Hagorn. The Mulawin who appeared was... Habagat(Romnick Sarmienta).

(I hope I did not forget anything)

I am so excited for tonight's episode because they showed a teaser where Dakila(Eddie Gutierrez) and Bagwis(Zoren Legaspi) was speaking to one another about Encantadia!

GMA7's got me hooked on this one.... BIG TIME!

Photo (c) of GMA7

revelations

Tonight's episode of Encantadia showed all sorts of revelations.

Firstly, Mila is confronted by Muyak and Danaya to tell her that she is part of Lireo and is a fairy(diwata). She of course thought that she was just hallucinating and walks away from the two who revealed this.

Secondly, Mira aka fake Lira is brainwashed by Pirena(her real mother) that Mila is part of a fairy clan with a curse and this will prevent Mira from being queen of Encantadia. Matters were made worse when Pirena bribed Casiopea into telling Mira that Mila was truly a part of the fairies who brought a curse to Encantadia in the past.

Third and last revelation came when Amihan asked Mira why she seems bothered. Mira tells her the story about Mila. When the name Mila was mentioned, Amihan felt something weird(perhaps her connection to Mila). This continued when Amihan mentioned Mila in her dreams. She told Imaw that she feels something is wrong with Mila and that she is afraid.

The show's last few minutes involved Mira telling Pirena that she will kill Mila herself but before she goes into the world of the mortals, she is seen by Alena but seems not to recognize her.

Exciting!

Let's now go to the not so exciting, I heard that GMA(the President) is going to be asked by congress to once and for all speak and clarify the issued evolving around what is nicked now as the Gloriagate Scandal(very original!). I can't believe that even Quiapo is now selling pirated cds of the wire-tapped conversation and it is also a ringtone. Life!

Another story that is starting to become annoying is Kris Aquino's relationship with the basketabll player. Why won't they just leave the two in peace? After all, if they intend to get married next year, so many things can still happen. I like Kris Aquino but this is getting tiresome already. Just let her be.

More soon! Not on Kris, hopefully.

kick-ass!

At around 6am this morning, I was watching the conference with the jury of the Michael Jackson trial on CNN. Frankly, I was expecting a not guilty decision. Uhm, need I say more?

Hanep! I loved the kick-ass scene between Mila(the real Lira) and Pirena(Sunshine Dizon) on tonight's episode of Encantadia. Go Mila!

Poor Danaya was once again shot by security guards and is now in the hospital but at least she met Muyak and knows that Mila is the real Lira. She's now more angry at Pirena and that makes me excited.

There was another sighting of the Mulawin spirit. Hmmmm, I smell more participation from them soon. That will definitely bring more color to the show.

I really like this show! More again soon!

admirable

I was watching the Correspondents a while ago. One of their segments was about the events that unfolded in the past two weeks. This included the "jueteng" scandal which involves the president's son and brother-in-law and the wire tapping scandal which also includes the "mother of all tapes"(LOL).

There was one part where I felt admiration for Susan Roces(FPJ's widow). For me, it was admirable that she didn't call upon the public to do anything against the current administration. As told by one of their[FPJ & Susan Roces] former employees, Susan Roces is a thinker. She doesn't act on mere impulse and would rather see through the facts before she acts. This, at least for me, is something admirable because she can put up a bigger flame if she chose to.

Separately, Encantada's episode tonight shows that Pirena now knows of Mila's(the true heir) existence. The episode ended with Pirena opening the portal leading to the world of the mortals. Needless to say, I'm excited on what will happen next.

Other updates on Encantadia:

1.) Danaya is still in the world of the mortals. Will she be able to meet Muyak? I hope soon!

2.) Alena visits the camp where Ibarro stays. She showed her powers in the middle of the forest when she used her lovely voice to kill some soldiers of the Hathor attacked her group.

3.) Amihan is filled with mixed emotions(mostly sadness) when she sees Alena and Ibarro kissing. I'm here Izza! Don't be sad! ;-)

More updates soon!

Encounter!

Tonight's episode of Encantadia was exciting, as usual.

After being challenged by Pirena, Amihan had not choice but to banish Danaya from Lireo rather than kill her. Of course, Pirena wanted her dead but being banished will do for now since Danaya knows how twisted she is. I was so sad for my favorite character because Amihan didn't believe that she was framed(by Pirena). Just in case you didn't know, Pirena morphed into Danaya's image and tried to kill Amihan.

Danaya wandered in the forest where she was greeted by a lawin from the "Mulawin". While Danaya was resting in the forest, she had an encounter with Casiopea. Introducing herself to Danaya and telling her that she can foresee the future, she asked Casiopea if she will be able to go back to Lireo. The fun part came when Casiopea told her that she will travel into another world where she will meet the savior of Encantadia. Casiopea also mentioned that Danaya will meet someone who was parted from Encantadia for so very long. Casiopea hinted that the real future queen is in that world. Danaya then becomes confused and tells Casiopea to leave.

Mira on the otherhand goes to the human world despite Hagorn's warning that he will kill Milagros(the real Lira). Mira commanded the portal or "lagusan" to teleport her to the man he loves which is Anthony. While Mira is transformed to where Anthony is, Danaya goes to the portal and commands that she is transported to the savior of Encantadia. Tonight's episode ends with Danaya transported to the garden where Milagros was doing her chores. They meet and somehow I feel as if they feel a unique bond with one another. Thursday night, I am sure they will talk.

Can't wait!

burning

I am so excited! Last night's episode of Encantadia was really good. They unveiled the relevance of the Mulawin to the fairies of Encantadia. They showed a flashback scene on how the first war started in Encantadia. The big revelation was that Casiopea(Cindy Corletto) was once the queen! The elder said that the next time they see a Mulawin in Encantadia, it is only to warn of events that are about to happen and usually these are not events worth celebrating.

As usual, Pirena(Sunshine Dizon) is on her wicked ways. This time she attacks Amihan(Izza Calzado) in the form of Danaya(Diana Zubiri) while the real Danaya is hiding at the forest. Alena sees Ybrahim/Ybarro(Dingdong Dantes) upclose for the first time inside Amihan's room.

There was also a scene where Hagorn(Pen Medina) threatened Mira(Yasmien Kurdi) that if she returns to the mortal world, he would kill Milagros(Jennylyn Mercado).

Hmmmm.... am I still making sense? Anyways, the ending was cool. I want some more of Encantadia!

I saw some pictures of the characters on the net. These are all copyright of GMA of course!

Izza Calzado as Amihan

Sunshine Dizon as Pirena

Karylle as Alena

My fave Diana Zubiri as Danaya

Yasmien Kurdi as Mira

i'm intrigued by this pic

Anyways, I want to write more but my brain won't permit me. Tonight is another night for me to watch Encantadia.

Julia!

The first time I heard her music was when I was still in La Salle Greenhills during my high school years and I have been a great fan ever since. I remember falling in love with "Invisible War".

I have also been fortunate to watch her three concerts in the Philippines.

The best experince I had was when I met her backstage and got a kiss on the cheeks!

Yeah, I am talking about one of the best singers in my book, Ms. Julia Fordham.

I was able to stumble upon some DVD's and one of the best buys was Julia Fordham's "That's Life" DVD which was recorded and fimled at the House of Blues last July 19 & 20 of 2004. I read somewhere that the DVD was released early this year.

Once again, I am captivated by Julia Fordham's voice. You should know how Julia's wit and charm mesmerizes you if you have watched her perform live.

I remember her having a hard time to sing "Girlfriend" during her first concert in the Philippines. She said that she can't sing this terribly sad song because she feels so happy due to the warmth of the audience.

One of the memorable moments was when she sang her original song "Love Moves in Mysterious Ways"(not NINA's original, FYI!). I remember her saying, "It's time!!!" to signal one of the audience that it's time for him to propose to his girlfriend who was also in the audience. "Did she say yes??? Oh she did!!!!" was the next thing she said when the girl said yes. Love Moves in Mysterious Ways was recorded for the film "The Butcher's Wife" with Demi Moore as the lead actress(trivia piece). The couple appeared again in the next concert a year or two later and gave her a bunch of flowers as a sign of gratitude. She mentioned in an interview that she had apprehensions about the proposal in the middle of the concert. She said "what if the girl said no?" the concert will continue in a very sad mood. Thankfully, she said yes.

I also remember her singing a filipino song with Gary V. during her third concert.

In "That's Live" DVD, she didn't sing "Love Moves in Mysterious Ways" but included an original 1991 video of the song as a bonus feature.

I am so happy to see that she hasn't lost her magic and still looks the same(fountain of youth?) after all those years.

India Arie was a special guest who sang "Concrete Love" with her and Judith Owen performed with her when she sang "Happy Ever After".

Of course, the concert wouldn't be complete if she didn't sing "Loving You", a Minnie Riperton original which is one of Julia Fordham's favorite songs.

I wasn't aware that Joni Mitchell's husband works with Julia Fordham in her albums. She also mentioned in one of the interview's(bonus feature) on the DVD how Joni Mitchell has been one of her inspirations.

I really laughed out loud before she sang "Wake Up With You", one of my faves because she introduced the song as one of her "top 10 dance songs on Billboard" which was sent by her record company "to a bunch of young people who take ecstacy". Of course, she performed the orinigal version.

The last song she performed on the DVD Concert was "Manhattan Skyline" which is a personal favorite of mine.

For jazz lovers and certified Julia Fordham fans, this is a MUST buy.

Almond was glued and mesmerized watching the concert so I think you will be too. :-)

I am very very much in like with you
I hope that it's enough 'cause it's all I can do
'Cause you treat my skin like porcelain,
Rare and special porcelain
Even though you know I know you know
That this is not the real thing...
Oh, isn't it enough what I'm giving to you, baby?
Oh, isn't it enough that your kisses drive me crazy?
Oh, isn't it enough, isn't it enough?
I read a book like you, it says for what it's worth
People only really get what they deserve
And I hear a voice cry out within
Relax, enjoy the porcelain
Treatment feels like liquid gold
A treasured hand for me to hold
Oh, isn't it enough what I'm giving to you, baby?
Oh, isn't it enough that your kisses drive me crazy?
Oh, isn't it enough, isn't it enough?
Porcelain, porcelain
You treat my skin like porcelain...
In the big, big scheme of things
Beyond the rare and special porcelain
Beyond the joy, joy and the dis-at-ease
Well there's a place for me...
Porcelain, porcelain....
Sometimes I think I should say I love you too
If words are free, why can't I spare the best for you?
'Cause you treat my skin like porcelain
Rare and special porcelain
Even though you know I know you know
I'm cracked from all of this living
Oh, isn't it enough what I'm giving to you, baby?
Oh, isn't it enough that your kisses drive me crazy?
Oh, isn't it enough that I'm checking for you, baby?
Oh, isn't it enough that your kisses drive me crazy?
Oh, isn't it enough, isn't it enough?
Isn't it enough?
Isn't it enough?