Eraserheads in Auckland NZ

Photo c/o RMO

"One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain," (Bob Marley). This thought kept percolating in my mind while watching Eraserheads perform before a jam-packed Trusts Arena. It was an awesome, mind-blowing experience.

I'm not a big fan of the E-heads music (I was from a much older generation). When they came into the rock music scene, they didn't really resonate well with me. I was a radio DJ and played their music on my radio show, happy to choose whatever I fancied (we didn't follow any playlist back then).

My only connection with the band was through Ely Buendia (we were neighbours in Pasig during the early 1980s). Fun fact: we lived in a duplex, he was this young boy who would come over, for a chat, touch my electric guitar (I was with a band back then). Back then I guess he had his sights clearly set: the musical heights he will climb!

Photo c/o RMO

I really enjoyed the show, although I didn't know half of the songs played, haha! I'd like to thank Wellingtonian, She Kavinta, managing director of Silhouette Productions NZ Ltd. for graciously giving me a complimentary ticket. On a teacher's salary, even by NZ standards, tickets were quite pricey. But if you purchased one, it was really worth it. Money well spent, value for money.

How I wish I got the chance to meet Ely in person, to reminisce about our Pasig days. Alas it was not to be. I understand, the E-heads stayed for a few more days to visit and enjoy Aotearoa New Zealand. I'm sure they had great fun and awesome memories were made too!

I wish you all the very best! Hopefully your documentary would be shown here soon! Hanggang sa susunod na pagkikita, God's Blessings always!