tag:perfectodecastro.com,2005:/blogs/perftalk?p=1#PERFTalk - The Podcast2021-12-31T03:00:00-08:002020 Perfecto De CastroThis is the podcast version of the popular weekly series on the Perfecto De Castro YouTube channel.
#PERFTalk aims to give the listeners insights and perspectives of guitarists and musicians regarding their playing, gear and creative process.
Episodes are either in Filipino or English and indicated in the description.#PERFTalk in podcast formatPerfecto De CastrofalsePerfecto De Castroinfo@perfectodecastro.comtag:perfectodecastro.com,2005:Post/68293222021-12-31T03:00:00-08:002023-10-16T07:59:32-07:00Episode 19 - Filipino Funkmeister Ian Umali of P.O.T<p>This PERFTalk features Ian Umali of P.O.T., we get to know this beloved but elusive funky axeman from his roots to his current activities. - FILIPINO/ENGLISH</p>1:39:44Perfecto De Castrotag:perfectodecastro.com,2005:Post/68268332021-12-01T11:22:04-08:002021-12-03T11:36:11-08:00Episode 18 - Tirso Ripoll, Flying V slinger and Takoyaki master<p>This PERFTalk features Razorback axeman Tirso Ripoll. We talk about everything to Rock N Roll backstage stories to our cooking adventures - ENGLISH</p>2:50:26Perfecto De Castrotag:perfectodecastro.com,2005:Post/67973412021-11-05T19:00:00-07:002021-11-05T19:00:01-07:00Episode 17 - Barbie Almalbis, Filipina Singer-Songwriter-Gearhead<p>This PERFTalk features beloved Filipina singer-songwriter Barbie Almalbis. Barbie shares her beginnings and recounts her transformation into a gearhead. - ENGLISH/FILIPINO</p>1:21:47Perfecto De Castrotag:perfectodecastro.com,2005:Post/67973402021-11-03T19:00:00-07:002021-11-03T19:00:06-07:00Episode 16 - Monty Macalino of Mayonnaise <p>This PERFTalk features Monty Macalino, guitarist and vocalist of Filipino Rock band Mayonnaise. Monty shares his love of the guitar and songwriting - FILIPINO</p>1:56:11Perfecto De Castrotag:perfectodecastro.com,2005:Post/67299192021-08-28T16:37:20-07:002021-08-28T16:37:36-07:00Episode 15 - Ric Mercado, Filipino Super Session Guitarist<p>This PERFTalk features Filipino session guitar ace Ric Mercado. Ric shares his background and advice for everyone wanting to break in the session musician world! - FILIPINO</p>1:26:27Perfecto De Castrotag:perfectodecastro.com,2005:Post/67048412021-08-02T13:45:51-07:002021-08-02T13:45:51-07:00Episode 14 - Raymund Marasigan, the OPM Renaissance Man<p>This PERFTalk features the OPM Renaissance Man, Raymund Marasigan of Eraserheads/Sandwich/Allryd. Raymund shares his wonderful insights on creativity, music production and making everything work! - ENGLISH/FILIPINO</p>2:08:35Perfecto De Castrotag:perfectodecastro.com,2005:Post/66684782021-06-25T20:00:00-07:002021-06-25T20:00:16-07:00Episode 13 - The Godfather of Pinoy Rock Mike Hanopol<p>This PERFTalk features one of the founding figures of Pinoy Rock, Mike Hanopol. The entire conversation is a virtual history lesson of Rock music in the Philippines and is a must-listen! - FILIPINO</p>1:43:39Perfecto De Castrotag:perfectodecastro.com,2005:Post/66490242021-06-03T20:45:54-07:002021-06-03T20:46:20-07:00Episode 12 - Filipino Guitar Heart-throb Ira Cruz<p>This is a fun and laughter-filled PERFTALK with Ira Cruz as we reminisce our guitar beginnings as well ass pop-Jazz and GRP guilty pleasures. - FILIPINO</p>1:55:25Perfecto De Castrotag:perfectodecastro.com,2005:Post/66213512021-05-04T12:22:00-07:002021-05-04T12:22:00-07:00Episode 11 - Pinoy Guitar Hero Noel Mendez<p>This PERFTalk features another highly requested guest, Filipino Guitar hero Noel Mendez. Get to know Noel as he shares his beginnings, musical approach and the guitar challenges that he continues to take on. -FILIPINO</p>1:43:46Perfecto De Castrotag:perfectodecastro.com,2005:Post/65838842021-03-26T00:00:00-07:002021-03-26T00:00:08-07:00Episode 10 - Rockstar Paul Sapiera<p>This PERFTalk features one of the most highly requested guests, Paul Sapiera of Rockstar/Arkasia. Get to know Paul better as we talk about his beginnings, early career, singing and playing guitar simultaneously as well as future hopes and dreams. -FILIPINO</p>1:22:12Perfecto De Castrotag:perfectodecastro.com,2005:Post/65577702021-02-27T00:00:00-08:002021-02-27T00:00:02-08:00Episode 9 - Pinoy Guitar Prodigy Joko Reantaso<p>Get to know Filipino guitar prodigy Joko Reantaso. This #PERFTalk episode takes a peek into the mind of a young guitarist and gives insight on what it takes to navigate the current climate of the music business as a modern musician. FILIPINO</p>2:30:58Perfecto De Castrotag:perfectodecastro.com,2005:Post/65352972021-01-30T17:11:06-08:002021-01-30T17:11:06-08:00Episode 8 - Grammy winner Guitarist-Composer Andrew York<p>To kick off 2021, #PERFTALK is graced by Grammy Award winner and one of America's premier guitarist-composers Andrew York This inspiring and enlightening episode discusses everything from Andrew's musical beginnings to his thought process on composing and improvising Music on the guitar. ENGLISH</p>2:00:25Perfecto De Castrotag:perfectodecastro.com,2005:Post/65048152020-12-29T14:21:41-08:002020-12-29T14:21:41-08:00Episode 7 - Manuel Legarda of Wolfgang<p>Another highly-requested #PERFTalk, Manuel Legarda of Wolfgang de-mystifies his gear choices along his career and shows us how he developed some of the most influential hard rock guitar riffs and licks in Philippine Rock History. ENGLISH/FILIPINO</p>2:16:53Perfecto De Castrotag:perfectodecastro.com,2005:Post/65048122020-12-21T12:19:24-08:002020-12-22T13:19:46-08:00Episode 6 - Jomal Linao of KMKZ<p>This #PERFTalk with Jomal Linao of KMKZ is one of the most requested in the YouTube comments. We discuss how he juggles his full time commitment between 3 bands, his new D&D signature guitar and how to work out your crushing metal rhythm chops. FILIPINO</p>1:35:04Perfecto De Castrotag:perfectodecastro.com,2005:Post/65048102020-12-21T12:16:21-08:002020-12-22T13:19:34-08:00Episode 5 - R.J. Ronquillo YouTube Guitar Star<p>We get to know Fil-Am YouTube Guitar Star R.J Ronquillo and we discuss his career from being an ultra-versatile sideman, touring, transitioning to YouTube to whom he was named after and gear lightning rounds. ENGLISH</p>1:38:12Perfecto De Castrotag:perfectodecastro.com,2005:Post/65047972020-12-21T12:13:25-08:002020-12-22T13:19:23-08:00Episode 4 - Mike Elgar of Rivermaya<p>This fun PERFTalk has Mike Elgar of Rivermaya recollecting memories of his early career and how we crossed paths. He also discusses how he was drafted into Rivermaya and his recording process. FILIPINO</p>2:22:02Perfecto De Castrotag:perfectodecastro.com,2005:Post/65047962020-12-21T12:10:38-08:002020-12-22T13:19:11-08:00Episode 3 - Chino Singson of Itchyworms<p>Chino Singson of Itchyworms talks about his beginnings, how to find guitars as a lefty, recording and releasing music during a pandemic and his guitar influences. ENGLISH/FILIPINO</p>1:34:15Perfecto De Castrotag:perfectodecastro.com,2005:Post/65047952020-12-21T12:07:46-08:002020-12-22T13:18:50-08:00Episode 2 - Darius Semaña of Parokya ni Edgar<p>In this #PERFTalk episode, we hang with Darius Semaña of legendary Parokya ni Edgar. We discuss how he got his start, his favorite music and gear, shares the licks he works on and we discover some things we like in common. FILIPINO</p>1:37:22Perfecto De Castrotag:perfectodecastro.com,2005:Post/65047922020-12-21T12:01:07-08:002020-12-22T13:18:25-08:00Episode 1 -Francis Reyes of The Dawn<p>In the first ever #PERFTalk episode, we get to know Filipino guitarist Francis Reyes of legendary Filipino band The Dawn. We discuss coping with the pandemic, how he got his start, how it felt to assume guitar duties for The Dawn and his favorite gear and licks. ENGLISH/FILIPINO</p>1:58:40Perfecto De Castro