IN a heartfelt letter to fans posted on the Subsandwich mailing list, Raimund Marasigan assured fans that Ely Buendia was okay and thanked the fans for their concern.
He also hinted that he was ready to do another Eraserheads show.
Before anything. I just spoke to Day Cabuhat and she informed me that Ely’s condition is now stable and they’re very thankful for all your concern.
Thank you very much for coming t the show. We really felt the cheering and the singing and the love you all gave.
Thank you for understanding that the show had to be cut short.
Ely was in no condition (emotionally, physically) to play but he did. And he gave it his all which is more than we could ask from him. Given the circumstances he was in.
We all wish him well. We are all confident that he will recover soon.
I promise to give you another Eraserheads show as soon as possible.
Again thank you very much
Rayms
For those who missed the show, here are three of the songs they’ve played.
Eraserheads perform ‘Ligaya’
Eraserheads perform ‘Alapaap’
Eraserheads perform ‘Sembreak’
More words from Raimund and his new motto, which he posted on Subsandwich list:
After the first set i was so hyped. i went looking for buddy to check up on him cos his bass effects was malfunctioning.
I found him coming out of Ely’s tent and said Ely was rushed to the hospital.We were all stunned and after a quick production meeting and meeting with his family we had to announce that the concert had to be cut short.
We prepared 3 sets. The first was just a warm up. The remaining two was going to be the fun part.
There were more videos and light shows and pyro in store for everyone.
After getting fans family and friends safely out of the venue maps I headed over to Saguijo bar to meet Sandwich, Pedicab, Cmbio and some friends to hang.
After a few beers Buddy arrives so we decided to play the second set on borrowed equipment. Thanx to Mark Maya for the stix. We had a little help from ebe, kris, vin, aia and tani. by the time we were playing el bimbo Marcus shows up so he got to play also.
I guess we just did not want to go home to our posh hotel rooms all down and defeated. I’m thankful we have great friends to support us, cheer us up when we’re sad, pick us up when we’re down.
here’s my new motto: drum now ask questions later.
November 16th, 2008 at 9:54 pm
THE DVD OF THE REUNION CONCERT IS SO BADLY EDITED. WHY IS THAT?
I WAITED SO LONG FOR IT’S RELEASE AND GOT SO DISAPPOINTED OF ITS MANY CUTS AND SHOTS.
VIDEO POSTING FROM FANS ON THE INTERNET ARE BETTER AND CAPTURED THE FEEL OF THE SHOW.
WALANG PA-EFFECT NA CUT TO CUT MALA ASAP OR S.O.P! ANG CHEAP TLOY NG DATING.
WHAT A LET DOWN FOR US FANS. NASAYANG PA PERA KO SA DVD NA YUN.
September 14th, 2008 at 9:43 am
Super galing! Hope they release a dvd of the reunion concert. Saka part 2 of course!
September 9th, 2008 at 7:02 pm
galing mo ely,raymund,buddy,at marcus!!! wala kaung kupas!!!
September 9th, 2008 at 6:59 pm
sana ma2loy ang inaabangang reunited agen ng bandang mtagal ng hinahanap hanap ng bayan!! isa na nga pala ako don… stay strong ely!! at sa buong eheads,mabuhay kayo!!
sa part 2 nio sna mas malupet!! aabangan nmin yan!! yeaaaah..
September 8th, 2008 at 3:14 pm
hey!! i was so devastated with what happened, wish i was with ely when he cant breathe, hehe. e-heads, you’re the best!!!
September 5th, 2008 at 4:17 pm
Sana kontiin lang yung fireworks, baka na-allergy si ely doon. yung electronic lights and sounds ok pa sana pero yung sobrang gunpowder or pyrotechniques can cause allergy and shortness of breath especially for people who are immunocompromised or had prior sickness gaya ni ely. talagang exciting din yon dahil sa wakas nakita ko rin kahit sa video lang ang eraserheads. talagang wala silang katapat! Mabuhay ka Ely!
September 4th, 2008 at 10:54 am
parehas kau ng kaibigan q para s masa ang gs2ng huling kanta nyahahaha
September 3rd, 2008 at 5:14 pm
i was praying that their last song would be Para Sa Masa.. sbe ko pa maiiyak tlga ko pag un ang last song nla for the night! we’re now hoping for Part 2.. sana tlga meron! and sana gumaling na c Ely..
wala talaga clang kupas! wooohooo!
September 3rd, 2008 at 9:39 am
yo! oxygen…..
September 3rd, 2008 at 4:58 am
mabuhay si Ely B at ang Eraserheads…sa susunod manonood na ako…pagaling ka idol!
September 2nd, 2008 at 2:20 pm
sobrang iba sa pakiramdam na makita mo marinig at mapanood ulit ang bandang naging dahilan para dumampot ako ng gitara at matutong tumugtog, iba tlga sulit kahit bitin….sarap sa pakiramdam umaasa pa ako sa next episode…ely get well soon, sana magkaalbum kau ulet.
September 2nd, 2008 at 11:58 am
the reunion concert was awesome!! though “bitin” its okay… it was like a dream came true.. the crowd, they were all glad to see e-heads gathered again,.. sana mgkaroon ng part 2, sayang un tickets nmen, hehe
September 2nd, 2008 at 10:23 am
please update us posted s condition ni idol ely…were all praying for him…………..
….PART 2 REUNION CONCERT ISULONG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
September 1st, 2008 at 7:38 pm
Galing! Thanks for the video clips! More please!!! ^_^
September 1st, 2008 at 7:18 pm
[...] From the Inquirer’s Soundtrip Blog, Erwin Oliva shares three separate videos showing three whole songs performed during the concert with “An Eraserheads reunion repeat? Watch their video from The Fort.” [...]
September 1st, 2008 at 7:04 pm
[...] may nagpost na pala…anyway share ko na din…. Soundtrip » An Eraserheads reunion repeat? Watch their video from The Fort [...]
September 1st, 2008 at 6:03 pm
[...] Senator Miguel Zubiri and Aiza Suguerra sing their favorite Eraserhead song at the reunion concert at the Fort open field in Global City in [...]
September 1st, 2008 at 5:59 pm
it was fun from the very first song, kahit sa labas lang kami, you will feel the crowds are in to it. get well soon idol, we’ll pray for you, and hope na magkaroon ng part 2.
September 1st, 2008 at 5:41 pm
grabeh!nkkpngilabot ang concert!!!galing! daming ngmmhal tlga s EHEADS! sna guys mgkaron ng part2..at s concert n un, sna OK n lahat….;)
September 1st, 2008 at 5:31 pm
sana ang part 2 sa cebu!
September 1st, 2008 at 4:43 pm
I’m satisfied already. I agree to macoi. Alapaap pa lang pwede na. Paano pa kung may “Pare ko”, “Overdrive” and “Huling El Bimbo”? Pwede nag 3X yung bayad. This Reunion is priceless…
Handsdown to EHeads! Greatest Band ever!
September 1st, 2008 at 3:49 pm
I was there watching in the patron area! Alapaap was the 1st song and everybody just screamed on the top of there lungs when they began performing! I can say that they TRULY MADLY DEEPLY LOVE their fans because they prepared 3 sets for us! I assumed they’ll just do 15-18 songs, just like those other artists/bands. But their plan was just INSANE!!! 3-sets of 15 songs each? INSANELY FOR THE FANS!!! For the organizer, please don’t construct the thing in the center facing the stage. It blocks out the view of those in the patron and GA section. ELY/RAYMUND/BUDDY/MARCUS, please please please reunite for good… Your fans are right here to support you all the way! FYI peeps! based on the news, there were 60,000 attendees on that concert, excluding those outside of the official area! And the tickets were realeased just last Wednesday at around 6pm! (if my figures are not exact, please feel free to correct it). well, what else can I say but simply - ERASERHEADS ROCK!!!
September 1st, 2008 at 2:49 pm
Raims - Keep the drum rollin
Marcus - Raise those riffs like the waves
Buddy - Pluck those four strings till everyone drop
Ely - Heads up! Heal those wounds then grab that mic and let the music flow.
Eraserheads, simply WOW!
September 1st, 2008 at 2:40 pm
great concert!!! sana next time maka nuod na ako…
September 1st, 2008 at 2:27 pm
[...] read is actually more like it), it was perfect nonetheless. After watching “Alapaap” here, I realized why people paid 1k just to watch these guys perform as one. They were, quite simply, [...]
September 1st, 2008 at 2:13 pm
Congratuations to the E-heads, Francis Lumen, and the rest of the guys who made the show possible! Get well soon, Ely, and we’ll be waiting for the continuation…..
3 parts?? Man, even the 1st part was more than enough!
September 1st, 2008 at 1:35 pm
a reunion concert once a year in 5 years wouldn’t be too much to ask — just before rheuma and athritis set in, kumbaga. hehehehe
September 1st, 2008 at 12:43 pm
no doubt about it. e-heads is the greatest local band of all time. not juan dela cruz, not razorback, not wolfgang, not cheese, not parokya ni edgar. E-HEADS!
kahit 5-thousand ang ticket manonood kami ng part 2 haha
September 1st, 2008 at 12:01 pm
sana okey na si ely at saka sana may part 2 para makapunta ako….the best talaga ang eheads….love you guys
September 1st, 2008 at 11:34 am
I really have great time watching them… I was on the patron area, though we are a little bit far from the main stage but still I feel the excitement and the rush into my veins in every song that they played. I know that next time will be more exciting one. And I am going to watch them again ^_^ cheers guys and see yeah.
September 1st, 2008 at 11:19 am
nakakapanindig balahibo, iba tlga ang e-heads parang bumalik ako sa pagkabata ko after i watched them performed sana may part 2
September 1st, 2008 at 11:11 am
what the?! may post concert reunion palang naganap? sayang. wished i was there to hang with them, too.
September 1st, 2008 at 10:38 am
Kung magkakasecond reunion without the damn ******* i bet it will be much bigger. Mas paghahandaan nila yan.
September 1st, 2008 at 10:37 am
i watched the concert! galing eheads!!! walang kupas! people were all shouting GROUP HUG GROUP HUG!!!
and i was really expecting that group hug sa last part ng concert kaso it was cut short nga. fans were all very supportive. kung iba yan baka nagwala na or nanghingi ng refund. the 1 minute prayer for him gave me goosebumps. get well soon to ely. for the band sobrang bow ako.. grade 3 pa lang ako idol ko na kayo!
for sure there’ll be more from eheads. a lot will be expecting.. and for sure dudumugin ng mas malalaking sponsor ang bandang toh! EHEADS sa BIG DOME na! wahhhh i can’t wait!!!
more power!
September 1st, 2008 at 10:07 am
Wow, grabe . just watching this 3 video clips napaluha talaga ako, flashbacks, rememebering the happy, lonely days the struggles and success, Alam natin lahat na we are listeing with their music during our thesis/research days. Part 2 for the organizers need to be a bigger place. cause i know for those people missed the part 1 will be there in the next concert
September 1st, 2008 at 9:16 am
The BEST there is the BEST there ever was..Our version of FAB FOUR!!
September 1st, 2008 at 8:46 am
let’s jst pray for ely. condolence dn po s buendia family. our prayers are with u.
September 1st, 2008 at 8:16 am
It was a wonderful experience. It was really a dream come true!!! Sana tlga may repeat yung concert. . .
to Ely, get well soon…
I support eheads with all my heart.^^
September 1st, 2008 at 8:00 am
I have been an ultimate Eraserheads fanatic….Way back in my highschool days…Too bad I missed the very first reunion Concert. Well I’m a mom of 4 kids now…And I can still say that they will always be my favorite BAND… Get well to ELY…
Eraserheads RULZ!!!!\m/
September 1st, 2008 at 7:43 am
so sad i was not der & so sad for ely. we all understand dat he is not in gud condition 2 days b4 d show. but i hope he wil get even better. Eraserheads stil rules!!!
September 1st, 2008 at 7:41 am
to all friends and fans of ely buendia
lets us all pray for his speedy recovery
September 1st, 2008 at 7:00 am
makes me want to justify that you don’t need to be in the concert to feel it, we’re there in spirit hehe. feels good to be young again. thanks for the vids.
September 1st, 2008 at 6:39 am
ely is really good..too bad i wasnt able to watch it..i hope there will be another reunion concert..im just watchin the videos and the performance are solid..keep on rockin’..
September 1st, 2008 at 6:37 am
ely is really good..too bad i wasnt able to watch it..i hope there will be another reunion concert..im just the videos and the performance are solid..keep on rockin’..
September 1st, 2008 at 5:38 am
sayang anjan sa me sa pinas,talagang pa2noorin ko yan.Get well soon ely,,the best talaga kayo,kahit and2 n me sa italy songs nyo pa rin pinapatugtog ko.Kayo ang beatles ng pilipinas…sana may part 2 uuwi talaga ako para lang manood
September 1st, 2008 at 2:21 am
Congradz to Eraserheads.
From one of ur Rescue Team.
Rotary Club of Raha Sulayman Fire & Rescue Volunteer
together with The Red Cross Volunteers, Manila chapter
Contact: 09278086252
August 31st, 2008 at 11:48 pm
[...] vids found here with additional thoughts from Raimund [...]
August 31st, 2008 at 10:30 pm
hay sayang dko npanood (Ă©.è)..hopefully mgkaron ng part 2, manonood tlaga ko…ely get well soon…sna mbuo ulit ang eheads…the best tlga kayo….
August 31st, 2008 at 9:55 pm
OMG they are Great. Salamat sa mga VIDS
August 31st, 2008 at 7:53 pm
eraserheads are still the best! seryoso after alapap pwede na ako umuwi hahaha
August 31st, 2008 at 7:30 pm
waah sana andyan din ako s pinas!! nmiss nmin ng bestfriend ko ang eheads!! tumataas ang balahibo ko while watching the vids. tamang senti heheh.. i still have my casette tape collections of eheads and their very own first and second published mags..god bless eraserheads!
August 31st, 2008 at 7:06 pm
dito rin sana sa baguio…
August 31st, 2008 at 6:20 pm
@Alora
me 2 \m/
August 31st, 2008 at 6:10 pm
I’m keeping my fingers crossed!