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The Rajiv ShowSeason #4 Let's talk - Episode #34 Get on the good foot! with Joal EduarteMy thirty-fourth guest is Joal Eduarte.
In this conversation, two musicians walk into a podcast and legendary moments are born!
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2021-05-2551 min
The Creator Life82: "When A Final Pitch Leads to Podcasting" with Joal Eduarte of Buhay Banda DiariesSince International Podcast Day is happening later this September, I decided to feature podcasters for the whole month! First up is Joal Eduarte, one of the producers of The Final Pitch. He is also the podcaster behind Buhay Banda Diaries, a podcast that focuses on rock/heavy metal bands in the Philippines!
We talk about how he started podcasting and his struggles in doing one. The interview ended up turning into a nice conversation on how podcasting changed us for the better and the mishaps we’ve had along the way.
Hope you enjoy this ep...2020-09-041h 09
Buhay Banda DiariesEpisode 11: Russell Dela CruzFilipino metal trio SKYCHURCH bassist and vocalist RUSSELL DELA CRUZ joins Joal for a chat on the Season 1 Finale of Buhay Banda Diaries.
Drawing from thirty years of experience playing music, Russell shares various stories throughout his career and the lessons that he picked up over the years. He discusses how music has always been in the family since the time of his grandparents and how this contributed to his and his brothers' musical upbringing, after which they eventually formed SkyChurch.
He also tells the story of how he was inspired by the late...2020-08-291h 49
Buhay Banda DiariesEpisode 10: Stanley SeludoFor the tenth episode of Buhay Banda Diaries, Joal chats with musician and founder of Musikaramay and Good Banda PH, Stanley Seludo.
As a drummer, Stanley has been active in the Filipino music scene for a long time, having played for various local acts like Stonefree and Paolo Santos. He has also played in different countries around Southeast Asia such as Hong Kong, Indonesia and Malaysia, and is currently the drummer for the Pop/R&B quartet BRWN.
Aside from his musical projects, Stanley has also kept himself busy by providing help to...2020-08-221h 16
Buhay Banda DiariesEpisode 9: Richard PaduaFor the ninth episode of Buhay Banda Diaries, Joal gets to talk with a Filipino musician all the way from Canada. Richard Padua is a heavy metal guitarist and vocalist, known for the band Invicted (formerly Incurserated) and his newest project, Breath Of The Sun. Richard shares how his interest in music and playing guitar began, and the first bands he played for. He discusses how he grew both as a musician and as a person through his stints with these bands which prepared him for Invicted. He also delves into his current life in Canada, and how...2020-08-1552 min
Buhay Banda DiariesEpisode 8: PJ Matematico and Spike AlojadoIt’s a first for Buhay Banda Diaries as Joal chats with not one, but two guests on the show – the twin-guitar attack of Filipino heavy metal band Psywar, PJ Matematico and Spike Alojado. In this episode, the two guitarists discuss their beginnings in music, their first individual experiences playing in different bands and how they eventually met and formed Psywar. From there, they share various stories throughout their career that highlight both the ups and downs of their musical journey. With years of experience under their belt, they also impart valuable pieces of advice to those who want to b...2020-08-081h 04
Buhay Banda DiariesEpisode 7: Niel BalucaEmperium vocalist and guitarist Niel Baluca drops by for a talk on the seventh episode of Buhay Banda Diaries. In this episode, Niel discusses his beginnings in music, from being a member of a choir as a child to how he became drawn to playing guitar in his youth through the influence of his friends, and how he started playing in bands. Niel also walks us through his 6-year hiatus from music where he completely disconnected from friends and associates in the band scene, and shares what made him return to playing, which eventually lead to the success that...2020-08-011h 06Buhay Banda DiariesEpisode 6: Paul MagatVeteran metal drummer and underground icon Paul Magat joins Joal for a chat on the sixth episode of Buhay Banda Diaries. In this episode, Paul discusses how he began his storied career in music and highlights some notable experiences in the underground music scene in the 90s while playing with his band, KNK (Kabaong Ni Kamatayan). Through his stories, Paul gives listeners a glimpse into the underground music scene of old, when analog ruled, audiences were radical and social media didn’t exist. Paul also touches on working with international bands as a session musician as well as his ca...2020-07-251h 17Buhay Banda DiariesEpisode 5: Kenzo GarciaGuitars, guitars and more guitars are the main focus on Episode 5 of Buhay Banda Diaries as Joal is joined by guitar maker and founder of Nof Customs Kenzo Garcia. In this episode, Kenzo shares what initially led him to building customized guitars, the different elements and considerations that go into guitar making, plus many gear "secrets" that you will only hear from someone who builds different guitars for different musicians. Kenzo also gives some valuable advice on how to choose the right gear and how to take care of your instrument so that it can always produce the best...2020-07-181h 06Buhay Banda DiariesEpisode 4: Gary SumaldeOn the fourth episode of Buhay Banda Diaries, Joal is joined by bandmate and the mastermind behind heavy metal quartet Lavos Beckon, Gary Sumalde. Gary talks about discovering that he has an ear for music, how he came across heavy metal, and the beginnings of Lavos Beckon. He also shares the roller coaster ride the band has gone on through the years, as well as his experiences with recording for the band under the guidance of Slapshock's Lean Ansing. Finally, he imparts some advice to the listeners on how to keep their musical ambitions alive despite the challenges commonly...2020-07-111h 14Buhay Banda DiariesEpisode 3: Loubelle LuisDescant Gott and Xeno Devata vocalist Loubelle Luis joins Joal for the third episode of Buhay Banda Diaries. Loubelle talks about her introduction to music through the classical leanings of her family, and how she shifted to extreme metal. Loubelle also discusses working with different bands over the years and shares some anecdotes along the way, such as Descant Gott joining the nationwide band competition Red Horse Muziklaban and the experience of working with her fiancé Fidel De Jesus in Xeno Devata. Finally, Loubelle imparts some poignant advice to female listeners and musicians in the band scene on how t...2020-07-041h 00Buhay Banda DiariesEpisode 2: Kevin ConananIn this episode, Joal sits down with guitarist Kevin Conanan who has played for numerous bands in different genres, from blue rock to extreme metal and even J-rock. Kevin discusses how a couple of guest performances from Pinoy Rock giants Razorback and Wolfgang in his school kickstarted his interest in playing music, and how he further honed this interest by buying records based on the "angas" of their artworks. From there, Kevin walks us through the bands he has played for, including Tyranny of Solidity, Subkonscious Terror and Idolator PH among others. Kevin also shares various insights he...2020-06-271h 04Buhay Banda DiariesEpisode 1: Fidel De JesusFor the very first episode of Buhay Banda Diaries, we hear from Filipino guitar extraordinaire Fidel De Jesus. Joal chats with Fidel about his beginnings in music, his experiences with numerous bands which include Dark Crayola, Lavos Beckon and Xeno Devata, as well as his experience as a solo artist. Fidel also gets to share the lessons and insights he has picked up over the years that led to him being one of the most acclaimed and sought-after guitarists in the scene.2020-06-191h 20Buhay Banda DiariesTrailer - Buhay Banda DiariesWhat is Buhay Banda Diaries? Why should I listen to it? And just who is this guy on the mic? Get to know why Buhay Banda Diaries is a must-listen for every musician who wants to form a band and make an impact on the Philippine band scene.2020-06-1701 min