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.
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
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