Throwback Thursday #1: Your Time's Been up for a While Now

I posted on Twitter a sneak peek what I would be covering on the blog this week and it was this photo:

I'm sure that was a piece of cake to guess. I'm sure the video still holds good memory for everyone! If you need time, yes, please watch this amazing video, titled "Your Time's Been up for a While Now" below!!!



There would be a couple of screencaps as I go through my thoughts about the video and whatnots. As well as, maybe some facts I do know about!

Now I wonder if this was taken during Battle of the Bands event at their secondary school. Definitely I recognized that it was a school too, when I kept on playing the video back and forth.

The audience they had then, were students.



I just noticed too, especially, when I saw Brandon walking around I knew it was a school or perhaps their school:



I'm guessing too, from the photo (below) I came across on Twitter/Instagram a few weeks ago. The year was 2007, it says. Also mentioned - Battle of the Band event happened at Garibaldi Secondary School.

I'm truly, without a doubt, a stalker!!! OMG!

Tweeted posted on Twitter/Instagram by Adam Buckley: https://twitter.com/adambuckley_/status/395396436701229056

Facts (I may know only a little though, so some maybe are just my opinions):

> The video was uploaded on Apr 2, 2007. That was like posted up on YouTube eons ago!

> The song title "Your Time's Been up for a While Now" was changed when the song was selected to be included in the self-titled album. It's now called "Can You Hear Me Call". (I guess you could say the lyrics were changed too.)

> Noticed Brandon was still the drummer and of course, vocals, when that video was posted up. Jonny was not in the band yet.

> Say hi to Ryan 2007!! He looked like someone I know! LOL



> Say hi to Brandon 2007 as well! His lip ring rocks too, haha!



> Say hi to Mathew 2007, haha! Compare Mathew 2007 to 2009, and then to 2013...OMG. Pretty big change, Mathew!



> Mathew should've joined Ryan and do one of his own pose too. Actually he already did there - his hand on his hip. Aww. Probably camera-shy. Take a glance at Mathew and then look back at Ryan.

Ryan and his awesomeness. Forever there.

Yes...forever.



and ever.


I was thinking of making GIFs. Too bad, my computer hasn't been installed with Adobe Photoshop. With it, it would've made things better. I would get to see Ryan's epicness repeating. Non-stop!! Oh well...

> The drum set - bass drum has been long titled The Latency on it!

> The hardcore screamo came from Mathew. I've always thought it was Ryan's.

>Yep. This.

"Can You Hear Me Call" is featured in the NEW #ShaunWhite Skateboarding game! http://shaunwhitegame.us.ubi.com/skateboarding/
— The Latency (@TheLatency) October 21, 2010

> Oooh... Not only does The Latency's fans were teenage girls but also has amazing young fans too! Awesome!



> Song title was quite wordy for a title. I guess that's why the change(?). Lyrics and vocals and how the tune went was a little different from the new version - Can You Hear Me Call. <---It's just my own opinion :P

No more facts, haha! I need opinions!

Which is the better version between the two?  

Your Time's Been up for a While Now   OR   Can You Hear Me Call?

I've always thought that both versions are cool! I'm in no position to lie and be biased. What I'm truly saying is, I really liked both! Couldn't agree more with how they changed it. Edited and primped. Improved a lot too! It was for the better as well, for the EP/self-titled album.

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Video/screencaps source: The Latency video page - YouTube
Photo credits to (Battle of the Bands pic): Adam Buckley (abuckley_) and also on Webstagram <---Shout out to Adam Buckley! Thanks for sharing Adam Buckley!! I wouldn't have figured it out without your random sharing on Instagram! Cheers!

Unfortunately, that's all I have for this week.

Yeah... I extremely can't get enough of Ryan, haha!

Be back blogging next week! Enjoy the rest of the week!

What is Music To Me?

First of all, I gotta admit I'm truly expert at stalking, and yes, I've stalked The Latency Twitter account (it's pretty easy, haha). You would know that the band had actually asked the fans, "what is music, to you". So, that would be what I'll be covering today on the blog.

Although, let's face it, I'll be making it short because we don't really want to read wordy, essay-like blogs right? Haha! Here goes...

If you remember this tweet...

Question of the day: What is Music, to you?
— The Latency (@TheLatency) August 11, 2011

Yep, you got it correct if you remembered! It's even more weird and creepy that I've stalked Brandon...here was his tweet too.

4 days left until our new single "Music To Me" comes out Im way too excited. Do you guys have someone in your lives who's like music to you?
— Brandon Lehti (@BrandonLehti) June 17, 2011

I'll be answering those questions together at one go. I may go out of point and I won't apologize for that either, haha!

Music to me has got be a lot about who surrounds my life. The important people and loved ones. They made me feel loving the 'music' I'm living with them. The challenges that I've had to go through with them has strengthen our camaraderie. Does it even make sense? I hope it does.

When I was young, my favorite pastime is singing. Listening to the radio, tuning in to my favorite radio station. I would wait for the song I currently loved, I couldn't stop singing along to. I've had even dreamed of becoming a singer as young as 5 years old. My parents were a huge fan of music. Early morning, I would always hear the radio on. Different music that already was making everyone's day blasting off the radio speakers, I miss so much.

My dad actually wanted me to take piano lessons. It never happened simply because we couldn't afford it. I also thought that I didn't really wanted to, only at first thought. I was glad that I didn't have to, in the end. I didn't mind not having to play the piano because I've also thought music doesn't necessary of you playing any instruments.

Music has to come within you. It's not because of the instrument you can make music. It's you yourself that makes an instrument do the music. All your doing.

Let me tell you quite of a short story of my experience in choir. I had a chance in school to try out choir. I loved it and truly enjoyed it. I learned so much of vocal techniques and warm ups. It was an amazing choir experience of 5 years (4 years in primary school + 1 year in secondary school). It was where I made such great friends and helped others to discover their interest in music/singing.

I never thought possible that I would be able to read notes too. I'm still not good at it until my 1st year high school. We had an amazing music teacher. I couldn't believe that it would help so much in choir sessions. I was truly thankful for the music class even if it was for only a year. Unfortunately, two things: I'd have to quit choir (2nd year in high school). It was a tough decision, believe me. I cried my eyes out until I figured things out, and think of what I really wanted to do. I had a difficult time balancing with schedules and I truly wanted to go for a photography club instead. Second, I'd have to admit that I'd forgotten music notes after two years.

Right now, I didn't regret the decisions I've made. I embrace every moment I had with the choir and the experiences/challenges I've gone through with them. I'm more than happy to have let go of my dream to be a singer because I had the chance to open my eyes to new things, in fact a lot of new, brand new things. I'll always remember music a bittersweet ending for me. The happy memories I'd have with music will always be with me no matter what.

No wonder too, I understand how it was like for the band to have come together and decided to break the news to the fans about separating ways. I'm sure it was difficult for them too.

Am I even answering the question? Haha!

My family is like music to me. Definitely the inspiration to keep going in this life. Above my family and everyone else, it's God. God has helped my family in financials, hardships and every thing we have to face in this life. Provided our needs. In my family, my dad is truly my only father figure on earth. He has given advice and each advice I treasured and applied in life. I couldn't imagine without my dad. He's definitely my music and motivator. I'm not saying he's the only one, mom as well and my siblings. I wouldn't say yet, who's the guy that's like music to me. No guy for me yet, as far as I know. My music are my family at this moment and every day. Particularly my dad.

Music understands how we currently feel and it's one of the things that defines who we are when we share music to others. One particular song could resonate with anyone. As much as a person would. I don't know about you, but for me, I would almost always turn to music when I just couldn't take anymore of what's been happening in my life. Just like what Fork In The Road did. It was such an inspiring song. I'll never forget it. It was such a memorable thought for me not to have Fork In The Road in mind and heart.

I'm also learning to appreciate different music genre. I never thought of enjoying rock until recently. Probably it's because, it's underrated. Especially now that there's been so many K-pop, One Direction and many more pop bands out there. I'd been discovering my interest beyond what The Latency has showed me when it comes to rock. The Latency is the reason why I'm enjoying rock as well. It's amazing to hear more bands and getting to truly have an essence of new music.

Rock is like the opposite of classical. I saw in one of the comment on YouTube, and I couldn't agree more. When I had the chance of pondering on the difference between classical and rock. I've been a fan of classical (until now), listened to them before. I've had a moment of epiphany sort-of that it's just that classical is formal, elegant while rock is informal, eccentric kind of. Opposite but at the same time could've as well be the same thing altogether. I never thought of it that way before. Now, I just couldn't be bothered when my sister and I play air guitar, haha! I've also been asking around for recommendation of any rock bands out there.

The last couple of weeks - look what has happened to me, I tweeted:

Yesterday was just weird that I blurted out some lyrics of Tom Sawyer by Rush to a kid. @mathewgendron @BrandonLehti *smh* lol
— The Latency Fan Blog (@TLatencyFanBlog) November 18, 2013

Absolutely, haha! I personally want to thank you Jonny too. I'd been air drumming yesterday to Taylor Swift songs (thank you Mathew, haha!)!! I got this huge dictionary I was flipping through and scanning. I used it for air drumming.

Everyone has different views on what is music to them. I'm sure you have a story to tell your own as well. Be it someone who inspires that's like music to you, or just altogether a different kind of an inspiring story. It's your story, and uniquely yours.

I was also surprised that Music To Me is a single before The Latency has separated ways. You know what that means. They were supposed to have a new upcoming album after "The Latency" self-titled album. It's a great song to listen to right now! Go check it out on MySpace or easy search it on YouTube - Music To Me.

Anyways, that's got to be a blog I call rambling. That's it for my Music To Me topic! Until next week.

See ya!

Reach out and Help the victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines

Mathew would be glad to have this words sent out, I'm sure. *hugs Mathew, big bears hugs everyone*

I found this picture when I scrolled through Mat's tweets then. It seems the right words to say.

#StayStrongPhilippines #PrayForThePhilippines

While I'm fortunate to be living currently in Singapore, my home country The Philippines needs your and everyone's helping hand. Please continue to keep everyone in your prayers and help the victims of #YolandaPH.

Donate here - Philippines Red Cross: http://redcross.org.ph/donate or any organizations that you prefer donating to, for the people in the Philippines. It would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

Fan Questions of the Week for The Latency #1

For everyone:

I honestly find that "The Latency" is a unique name. How did you come up with such a unique band name and who came up with the idea?

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What is "Fan Questions of the Week for The Latency" about?

These are my fan questions - the questions would be the ones I've been wanting to ask everyone or each of the band members (Jonny, Ryan, Brandon or Mathew). Especially, since I've not entirely known them. I've also thought that it would be fun to do once a week!

I'm hoping the band would answer the questions in the future!
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Randomness Leads to Awesomeness Indeed

All right...*takes a deep breath* Rambling is what I do. Here goes.

It was around September. I really needed a good music to listen to. Something inspiring and uplifting. Just any song that could get me away from my reality at the moment and one that I never heard of.

I was alone in my room. Pondering and pondering on what about my life...what is it for me at this point and thinking about how in the future I would survive the life I'm living.

I was also stressed at the time, with a heavy heart. Sick worried about what's going to be for me ahead of this life. Final exam was also around the corner. Hence, every thing was just weighing on my shoulder I didn't know who I could lean on and get some happy moments or who could perhaps take out a bit of the hurt I was feeling. Not that it was the biggest problem that I've ever encountered. I was just sentimental, perhaps.

All of a sudden, YouTube was staring me in the face. It was then "inspirational songs" I came up with that I typed in the search box. I was using my iPod. It was so random. My mind was, and how I chose which videos to click on as well. Scrolled through the videos and then there was this video that has caught my attention. It was like a *snaps fingers* "I want to listen to this one," I said. Who knew I'd be so into one band mentioned in that video.



I was truly happy when I heard 2 artists that I'm familiar with - Rascal Flatts and Daughtry. However, the one artist/band out of the 5 that came to my liking and badly wanting to find out more was The Latency.

Especially, the song that fitted my current feelings then. They connected. Fork In The Road was that song I connected with and to The Latency. I felt my eyes brimming with tears. I couldn't help it. My eyes were closed when I first heard the song/snippet of Fork In The Road. The song was something else of a story altogether too. It was something of a hardship everyone goes through, that needed to be heard, whoever listens to the song.

I'm not entirely sure how the music/song got to me. It's just...it's music. That's probably the true definition of music. It leads you to good places you never thought of before and it speaks to the soul.

After a few days listening to Fork In The Road, I started to search The Latency on social media/networkings sites. I wanted to be there for the band and support their music. I was truly disappointed when I found out that they had already gone their own ways and separated. It has been already 3 years since. My heart just shattered to pieces but...here's what I actually thought:

Why is it a privilege that my heart be broken The Latency? It's because I understand and know that even when I wasn't a fan of them through the years when they were still a band, The Latency has made the right decision and I know they have good reasons for it. I've had the same things to go through myself last year. There's still a lot of that we could explore in this world.

Also it's like what Fork In The Road is trying to say. Decisions, decisions. Maybe this picture will further tell what I'm trying to say. Hope it makes sense.

“Sometimes you make choices in life and sometimes choices make you.” - ‪If I Stay

If you're wondering what's If I Stay... it's a YA book I've read before. That quote from the book reminds me of the song, Fork In The Road. I just thought I would share it with you.

I'm positive here though, the band will reunite back! *grins* *positive vibes*

Therefore, that was how it went for me. Now I'm a fan of The Latency and their lovely songs!

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Be here with me every week because I'll be blogging more about them soon. There seems to be a lot to tell even though they left pretty too soon and I've known them for such a short time - from interviews and the vlogs up on The Latency YouTube channel. I'm so gutted not to have spend time with them...*sigh*

If ever the band see that I'm blogging about them and what's more, stalking their twitter accounts and vlogs, I do feel guilty for stalking them. That's one reason why I want them back - I don't want to stalk just like that. *sigh* *another sigh* haha!

Anyways, I might be posting random things soon. Of course, it'll be about The Latency. So look out for that!

Plus, check out "SHARE YOUR FAN MOMENTS" page if you haven't (haha, I'm not even confident anyone would care to but anyhow I'm still hoping)! :)

Have a good day!

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