- Gemini (song)
Single infobox
Name = Gemini
Artist =Sponge Cola
Album =Palabas
Released =2004
Genre =Pinoy rock
Length = 3:32
Writer = Yael Yuzon:"For the single by D'espairsRay seeGemini (single) "Gemini" is a song by the Filipino rock bandSponge Cola . It is the twelfth track from their debut album, "Palabas ". It reached and became #1 in Filipino music charts, such asMYX Hit Chart and NU Rock, for over 2 weeks. It is also the theme song of the Filipino version (Metropolitan Theater Guild) ofWilliam Shakespeare 'sRomeo & Juliet , as seen in itsmusic video . The song was nominated for Song of the Year in the 2006 MYX Music Awards.The song begins with
metronome bydrummer Chris Cantada, then goes to the verse. During the verse, its signature mellowguitar riff is played bylead guitarist Erwin Armovit. This continues until the end of the first chorus. Then, in the second verse, both guitars become heavily distorted, however, in the second chorus, it settles back to its original slow and mellow style. The instrumental segment of the song is then played, until it finally fades out.Music video
The [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8oQwncAPPFw music video] was directed by Marie Jamora and produced by Steven Uy. It shows Romeo, played by Yan Yuzon (brother of
Sponge Cola frontman and lead singer Yael Yuzon); Juliet, played by Ina Feleo, and thenarrator played by Ricky Abad.Like the original
Romeo & Juliet , it shows the story between Juliet and his Romeo, and features its original quotes andcatchphrases . The band is playing in atheater , but not in the same place where Yan Yuzon and Ina Feleo are performing. [cite news | first= | last= | coauthors= | title=Gemini by Sponge Cola | date= | publisher= Leechvideo | url =http://www.leechvideo.com/video/view2326393.html | work = | pages = | accessdate = | language = ]The video was soon nominated for Favorite Music Video in the 2006 MYX Music Awards, but it lost to
Rivermaya 's "You'll Be Safe Here ".Versions
The song has two versions: version one is the version used in the
music video , and version two being thealbum version. Some differences are the intro and outro - version one begins with a melodicpiano piece, followed by the song, then an outro riff that is different from the album version.References
External links
* [http://spongecola.wowenkho.com/ Sponge Cola Official Website]
* [http://www.lyricsdownload.com/sponge-cola-gemini-lyrics.html Sponge Cola - Gemini Lyrics]
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