🎤 Piano in the Dark - Brenda Russell | Male Cover.

When I heard the version of Gigi De Lana's Piano in the Dark, I got LSS (Last Song Syndrome) on the said song. I search on youtube for an instrumental low key and I was recommended by the algorithm to watch the version of Jex De Castro. It made me more in love with the song and decided to have my own version.

Here is my own rendition:

My favorite male interpretation by Jex De Castro:

My favorite female rendition by Gigi De Lana:

Listen to the original version by Brenda Russell:

🎤 That's What Friends Are For. (COVER SONG).

🎤 That's What Friends Are For. (COVER SONG).

📦UNBOXING GONE WRONG! + Nasira ang aking Induction Cooker.

Hello Tansyong Lovers! In this Unboxing Vlog Episode, I will be sharing with you the newly-purchased Induction Cooker that I bought from Lazada. I bought a new Induction cooker because my old one is no longer working. Unfortunately, this Unboxing has gone wrong. Watch this vlog and find out why! I hope you’ll enjoy it.

🛒Where did I buy this – https://bit.ly/36EOqmO

🎥Related Vlog Episodes: 1. Unboxing Dowell Induction Cooker - https://youtu.be/JwHLRv4VMgw 2. Dowell Induction Cooker Review- https://youtu.be/MiaIJXTw0OI 👩‍🍳HONEST REVIEW | My First-Hand Experience Using Dowell Induction Cooker IC-377. - READ MORE https://www.ilovetansyong.com/2021/07/Honest-Review-Dowell-Induction-Cooker.html Also Available on Facebook Watch - https://fb.watch/6P5k-zI-QV/ Also Available on IGTV- https://www.instagram.com/tv/CRcfnKMneqb/

TRAVEL GUIDE: The Surfing Stretch of Bagasbas Beach, Daet , Camarines Norte.

About Bagasbas Beach.

Bagasbas is a barangay in the municipality of Daet, in the province of Camarines Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 5,660. This represented 5.07% of the total population of Daet.

Bagasbas Beach Resort is located along the long stretch of Bagasbas road and faces toward the Pacific Ocean. So, no wonder why it is one of the popular top surfing spots in the Philippines due to the waves that are given by the said ocean adjacent to it. Bagasbas Beach isn’t the typical white sand beach with emerald waters you’d see plastered in magazines and shown on TV ads. However, people go to this part of the Camarines to test their mettle on the waves. The gray-sand beach is a destination to either improve your skills or learn how to surf. Depending on the season, it is the ideal place for beginners and those with experience.

How to go to Bagasbas Beach?

Nearest Airport: Naga Airport (Camarines Sur)

BY AIR

• There are no direct flights to Daet, the jump-off point for the beach. The nearest airport is in Naga City; you can catch a direct flight to Naga from Manila. Travel time is around one hour.
• Once in Naga, board a van (P210) or bus (P180) bound for Daet. The trip will take around two to three hours.
• Once in Daet’s town center, you can ask a tricycle to take you to Bagasbas Beach. This costs around P50 one way, but only takes a few minutes.

BY LAND

• You can also take a bus from Manila to Daet; this costs around P769/way. Manila to Daet by bus takes at least 8.30 hours depending on the traffic conditions. 
• Once in Daet’s town center, you can ask a tricycle to take you to Bagasbas Beach. This costs around P50 one way, but only takes a few minutes.

BY GROUP TRAVEL 

You may also consider checking the group package in Facebook groups. Usually, the joiners are weekend travelers or backpackers who work during weekdays and escape the city during off from work. This is advisable because it is more convenient because of its point-to-point travel via land. Most of the time, a group in a van leaves on Friday night and arrived in Bagasbas morning. 

Where to Stay?

9 Best Hotels near Bagasbas Beach.

1. Asia Novo Boutique Hotel – Daet; is located at Barangay VI.
2. Mirasol Residences –located at Magang.
3. Hotel Formosa – located at Barangay VI
4. Nathaniel Hotel – located at Pamorangon.
5. Pineapple Island Resort – is located at Camambugan.
6. Dolor Hotel - located at Barangay VI.
7. Joe’s Hotel –located at  Camambugan.
8. Daves Suite - located at  Pasacao.
9. Asia Novo Boutique Hotel Daet – located at Barangay VI.

Review: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Bagasbas Beach may not have fine white sand like other popular destinations in Palawan, Cebu, Bohol, or Boracay, but its main draw is the waves. People go to this part of the country to improve or gain surfing skills. You can get lessons for a few hours or days during your stay or bring your own surfboard. What I also loved about this beach, it is not similar to Baler wherein there is only a narrow beach where you can swim and after a few meters, it becomes sudden deep with a very strong current. As a beginner in surfing; even if you swim far away from the beach with your surfboard- it is not deep, you can still reach the sand using your feet and it helps you a lot to relax whenever you’re anxious about getting drowned. 

You may also consider mingling with the locals and surf instructors, they’re friendly and may give you some tips on where to stay and eat – the cheapest way possible. 

Joggers and Bikers usually make the beach their last stop to rest and refresh.  But if you’re looking for water sports and air activities aside from surfing, there are establishments along the beach that you can ask for parasailing, among others.

(COVER ) CLASSIC MALE LOVE SONGS MEDLEY.

 *songs included

• - In Your Eyes - George Benson
• - Nothing's Gonna Change My Love For You - George Benson
• - Exchange of Hearts - David Slater
• - Just Once - James Ingram

🎂 Heavenly Desserts by Dorothy - One of Puerto Princesa's Best Cafes.

Blueberry Cheesecake.

RATING:⭐⭐⭐⭐

📌Located in Goldraz Building, Lacao St, Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines - is this restaurant/cafe specializing in cakes, bread, and pastries that serves yummy hot meals and gourmet. Location-wise, they're very accessible along the street. Meanwhile, Heavenly Desserts by Dorothy bread are now available at Medisina.Ph Drugstore. They are located at the Skylight Building along Rizal Ave just in front of the Security Bank. 

SM Puerto Princesa and Robinsons Place Palawan branches are also OPEN!

 🍰 If you want a great experience with moist cakes without the Starbucks' price tag on it,  this is the place to go.

🏢 The place is air-conditioned, so you can take advantage of it because Puerto Princesa  City is really hot. The cafe has this barbie-type of motif which is surrounded by pink details, the nude color woods, and a few earth-tone walls. There are tables for two, a sofa with a coffee table for a group and they also have tables and chairs outdoor. 

Moist Chocolate Cake.

☕Mississippi Mud Pie Frappe.

Butterscotch frappe.

⛵ TRAVEL GUIDE: The Hot and Relaxing Water of Malbog Sulfur Spring.

Malbog Sulfur Hot Spring

Malbog Surfur Spring is located in  Brgy. Malbog, Town of Buenavista - a 4th class municipality in the province of Marinduque, Philippines. 

This famous Malbog Sulfur Spring can be found at the base of Mt. Malindig volcano (also known as Mount Malindik and Mount Marlanga) - a large potentially active stratovolcano on the island of Marinduque in the Philippines. It is the highest peak on the island having an elevation of 1,157 meters (3,796 ft) above sea level. 

Since it is situated at the base of the said dormant volcano, no wonder it has warm to hot temperature water that contains sulfur. Sulfuric water is believed to cure skin diseases like acne and has an undeniable soothing effect. Despite its rotten-egg-like foul, many locals and tourists visit this place for body relaxation and healing of skin conditions. Some are even bringing home bottles of sulfuric water.

How to get to Malbog Sulfur Hot Spring?

Ricjoseph Buenos Aires and Jonathan D. Orbuda - discussing the expenses.

VIA AIR:  MNL to MRQ

Marinduque Airport is located in the Municipality of Gasan and you can book through Cebu Pacific Airlines. MNLto MRQ has three scheduled flights in a week - Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday, departing from NAIA Terminal 4. The flight only takes 45 minutes. 

You can get to Brgy. Malbog Buenavista Marinduque by a local jeepney from Gasan to Buenavista. But you have to wait 20-30 minutes timeframe for the jeep. If you have no luxury of time to wait for the jeep as a “chance passenger”, rather deal with a local tricycle driver for a certain amount to bring you to Malbog. The distance between Gasan to Buenavista is 14 Km by road. 

VIA FERRY:

Option 1: RORO is one of the convenient options when going to Marinduque by sea. Jac Liner has daily direct bus trips to Marinduque and the terminal is located in Cubao, Quezon City. I suggest if you can book early, the bus departs at 4:00PM from Cubao to Marinduque. Meanwhile, if you’re going back to Cubao, the bus leaves at 2PM daily from the Town of Sta. Cruz, Marinduque. 

Speaking of RORO, the fare of PHP900 already covers the bus, ferry, and terminal fee because you don’t need to worry as the bus will onboard the ferry, and the ferry will bring the whole bus to Balanacan Port in the Town of Mogpog. This bus will drive all around the province dropping off the passengers in six towns.

Option 2: From Manila ride a bus heading to Dalahican Port, Lucena. With a bus fare of PHP 280, there are a lot of bus companies available bound to Lucena 24 hours, all you have to make sure is to ask the bus company if they’re going to directly go to the port of Dalahican to drop off the passengers or just in Lucena Bus Terminal; because if the bus won’t go directly to the port, then you need to ride a tricycle going to the port. On a positive note, if you've ended up in the bus terminal, at least, you have a chance to grab a heavy meal as numerous eateries are available. 

From Dalahican Port, ride a ferry; it can be Montenegro or Starhorse Shipping Line to Balanacan Port with ferry fare and terminal fee.  

Once docked at the Balanacan Port, you can ride a jeep heading to Buenavista and advise the driver to drop you off at the Malbog entry point. 

Expenses

1. The admission charge is 50 pesos only.
2. Cottage/Kubo with table 200 pesos.

Tips

• Hot springs are a rich source of sulfur and their healing benefits include treating skin irritations and infections such as rashes and eczema. Sulfur-rich hot springs are also thought to help treat dry scalp, arthritic pain, and internal problems such as menopausal symptoms and digestive disorders
• You have to walk and cross the river before you reach the actual hot spring. During the rainy season, it is a bit challenging to bring a car or even a tricycle due to its muddy and slippery way.
• I suggest bringing your own cooked foods; or if you are planning to cook your foods there, or have a barbeque, make sure to bring your kitchenware, and cooking gear because I don’t see any nearest establishment (store or restaurant) that you can run to. 
• I also don’t see any accommodation available. So, an overnight stay is not advisable. 
• If you’re not into the smell of sulfur, then refrain from soaking in the pool because it is really extremely stinky and the smell will remain in your hair even after washing and shampooing. 
• There is an area that you’re not allowed to go to because it has extremely hot, that can even cook an egg. It is like a water well but according to the locals, it is more of an exhaust. 
• There is a building with three rooms, I am not sure if they accept guests who would like to stay.

The river that you need to traverse to reach the entrance of the said resort.

Review

RATING:⭐⭐⭐

I really love the greeneries when you turn your head above looking at Mt. Malindig. I also love the water as it is clear but it has green color due to alga. I am not sure who maintains the resort- if it is the local government unit or privately owned but I must say, it is kinda neglected. 

The place is relaxing and away from the noise, so I can say, It has the potential to be a world-class tourist spot if the government will focus on developing the resort. The hot and sulfuric water and the green environment are the advantages –those can be utilized to attract more local and international tourists if developed well. 

Maritime Students From the Province of Romblon travel to experience the sulfuric water of Malbog. 

(Left to right) Mer Irene Ondoc, Normarie Villamater, and Ricjoseph Buenos Aires; together with the topless Maritime Students,

The Hot and Relaxing Water of Malbog Sulfur Spring.

The surrounding before entering the resort,

🔴LIVE: Wednesday Afternoon Rush.

🗓MARK YOUR CALENDAR! 

How To Start A Youtube Channel? RSVPFor Free Webinar.

👔 When: 3rd June 2022; 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

👔Where: https://www.digitalmarketing.edu.sg/how-to-start-a-youtube-channel

In this webinar, in partnership with Training Vision Institute, - leading adult education and consultancy organization based in Singapore;  𝕵𝖔𝖓𝖆𝖙𝖍𝖆𝖓 𝕺𝖗𝖇𝖚𝖉𝖆 shares his experience in running different online platforms, and how he got his YouTube channel started when there are no opportunities available. As a content creator for almost 10 years, how did he keep his creative juices flowing? What are his sources of creativity? 

Jonathan will talk about all of these and how to be a YouTube content creator not just by theory, but by first-hand experience.

🎦 VLOG: Watch Repair and Buying Stainless Steel Ring.

Hello Tansyong Lovers! Another raw vlog is up - for today's post.

Aside from the Mechanical Automatic Watch that I am frequently using lately;  I also have my Quartz Watch digital display that was set aside for a long time that needs to be serviced in a repair shop. I went to the nearest watch service shop located in MRT Shaw Station. Meanwhile, at the shop,  I was stumbled upon the stainless Steel Ring displayed at the repair shop and decided to buy one since it is affordable.

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🍔 Wizard's Chef Burger House Highlights Homemade Greatness and Online Games' Characters.

Wizard's Chef Burger House is located along Halcon St. Near Barangka Market Mandaluyong City. It is a burger house that highlights homemade burger products and alike. Their menu is very innovative 'coz they use the characters of online games such as Clash of Clans to name their products. 

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Other listings on their menu.

Pure beef Shawarma and homemade pita bread 😍 Small 75php 2pcs Large 120php 2pcs

🌶Friday Buffalo Wings🌶 6-8 pieces per order For only P110 best for pulutan or ulam

Deep-fried pork ribs with spicy salt! 🌶 Good for 3 persons for only P125

Feed your Korean heart with their Classic Korean Corndog!

Fly high with these chicken wings 👌🏻 Flavors: Classic Buffalo, Lemon Pepper, and Smokey BBQ.

🍲 Tinolang Tahong Recipe.

Tinolang Tahong / Mussel Soup

Mussel is the common name used for members of several families of bivalve mollusks, from saltwater and freshwater habitats. These groups have in common a shell whose outline is elongated and asymmetrical compared with other edible clams, which are often more or less rounded or oval.

As of June 2022, the market value of such seafood is PHP160 per kilogram when you're located in Mandaluyong City. I usually bought it at Sierra Madre Wet and Dry Market, Brgy. Highway Hills, but I'm sure it is also available in your nearest supermarket - the seafoods' section.

Ingredients:

Ingredients of Tinolang Tahong aka Mussel are very accessible.

• 1 kg mussels tahong, cleaned
• 2 cups spinach or hot pepper leaves
• 3 thumbs ginger julienned
• 1 piece of onion sliced
• 5 cloves of garlic pounded
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt or 3 tbsp fish sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 4 cups water
• 2 tablespoons cooking oil
• 2 pieces long green pepper (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon of herbs (optional)

How to Cook?

Tinolang Tahong aka Mussel Soup is easy to prepare:

1. Heat a cooking pot and pour-in cooking oil.
2. Saute garlic and onion.
3. Add ginger and mussels, and then cook for a minute.
4. Pour-in water. let boil. Cook for 5 minutes or make sure it is cooked.
5. Put in the spinach or hot pepper leaves. Cook for 3 minutes.
6. Add salt (or fish sauce) and pepper. Stir, together with herbs,
7. Transfer to a serving bowl. Serve while hot. Share and enjoy

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⌚ WishDoit Automatic Mechanical Watch [UNBOXING & REVIEW]

The WishdoIt Yellow Gold Variant.

There is a quote that says “Time is Money”, so time is a valuable resource, therefore it is better to do things as quickly as possible. Monitoring and managing time is challenging without a watch attached to your wrist. Buying a watch doesn’t need to be luxurious and with WishDoIt Automatic Watch; at the amount of php1, 875, you can have an affordable automatic golden watch on your wrist. 

Features:

• Shock Resistance.
• Power reserve 30-40 hours.
• Hardlex Glass 
• Waterproof 30-50 meters dive.
• Water Resistance.
• High-quality stainless steel.
• Transparent Mechanism (Front and Back).
• Elegant and Classic Design Perfect for Business, Fashion, and for daily use.
• Luminous Hour and Minute's hand in the dark.

(Left) Yellow Gold and (Right) Two-Tone Variance.

The package contains the following items:

• Original watch (unopened protective film) 
• Watch box
• Guarantee Card
• Tool for strap adjustment
• Spare leather strap
• Towel to wipe the watch
• Greeting card

The WishDoIt Black Variant.

Item’s Size.

• Diameter: 42mm
• Weight: 135g
• Thickness: 12.5mm
• Circumference: 24cm
• Strap width: 22mm

Where did I buy it?

I bought it through Shopee. WishDoit has an official store and I suggest going directly to their storefront to avoid fake products.

CLICK HERE TO BUY.

The actual watch that I bought.

Watch the unbox video

Review

Rate:⭐⭐⭐⭐

I am in love with the fact that it is an affordable automatic watch available in the market yet it doesn’t look cheap at all. Undeniably, I was amazed by the packaging and the warranty card - they look lavish.

The brand might not be popular as Rolex, Rado Diaster, and similar like those, but its mechanical movement is smooth and the performance can truly compete. I am just hoping that the durability of this product and mechanical part will last longer so the chance of undergoing a watch service is less in the future. 

Downside of this watch, it has no date display. 

When it comes to its aesthetic, it has a classic and regal design. Aside from those, the transparent face and back – that showcase the internal mechanism, it makes more on the edgy side but still flexible for a business style. And, if I want a subtle look, the spare black leather can be replaced anytime.

🛒 Where To Buy Affordable Meat and Vegies During Inflation?

Hello Tansyong Lovers, It has been a long time since I uploaded content that something that you loved about me - SIMPLE LIFESTYLE VLOG. In this, episode, I will be sharing with you this budget-friendly market where you can buy affordable vegetables, pork, chicken, and beef. 

I've been buying my food and cooking supplies from the nearest public market around my area; it was my first time to learn that there is an installed tent in front of the City Hall of Mandaluyong City where you can buy affordable frozen meat products and vegetables.  This is the initiative of the Local Government Unit to have an alternative option for the Mandaluyong Residents who experience scarcity because of the Pandemic. There was also a dramatic increase in prices of products and vegetables in any supermarket and public market, so, the said program is a big help. 

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💻New LAPTOP For My Work-From-Home Set-Up!

Hello Tansyong Lovers! In this vlog episode, we'll be unboxing this new laptop that I got from the company that I am working with. This is an upgrade on my Home Office Set up. I hope you'll enjoy this vlog.

 

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🎥WATCH: The Adverse Reaction of Sinovac Vaccine as Second Dosage.

Hello Tansyong Lovers! In this episode, I will be sharing with you what was the side effect that I felt after I got my 2nd Dose of the SinovacVaccine. In addition, I will also do a quick Unboxing on the items that I got during the 9.9 Sale. 

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🎥 VLOG: ShakeShack Burger at Home + Damaged Rice Cooker.

Hello Tansyong Lovers! This episode; it's more on Food Vlog as I ordered ShakeShack Burger and enjoyed it a lot. In addition, my Rice Cooker is no longer functioning.

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📱 Unboxing and Review: Are Nokia 3310 Phones Still Available?

 

Nokia's new 3310 (left) vs the 17 year old original 3310

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What About Nokia 3310 Model? 

 The Nokia 3310 is a GSM mobile phone announced on 1 September 2000, and released in the fourth quarter of the year, replacing the popular Nokia 3210. It sold very well, being one of the most successful phones, with 126 million units sold worldwide, and being one of Nokia's most iconic devices. The phone is still widely acclaimed and has gained a cult status due to its immense durability. Several variants of the 3310 have been released, including the Nokia 3315, 3320, 3330, 3350, 3360, 3390, and 3395. The Nokia 3310 was produced at factories in Finland and Hungary. The 3315s were produced in South Korea for the Asia-Pacific market.

Nokia 3310 (2017 Model).

In February 2017 - it was confirmed the enigmatic Nokia 3310 is making a resurgence through collaboration between Nokia and its exclusive Finnish handset developer HMD. But this isn’t just a comeback of the classic 3310. 17 years have passed and a numerous has changed.

The connectivity is still the same in the new version with Dual-band GMS 900/1800MHz, but with big new features that we truly find helpful - the Micro USB connector, Bluetooth 3.0, 3.5mm jack, microSD (cards up to 32GB), and FM radio.

Unlike the 2000 version, which has 900mAh removable battery, 2.5 - 4 hours talk time, and 55 hours standby the new version is improved with a 1200mAh removable battery, 22 hours talk time, and 31 days standby. Undeniably a big step up in line with the recent behaviors of phone users. When it comes to software, it has Nokia’s Series 30+ platform rather than Android which we usually used in the current age. It has this minimalist operating system that is purely for the basics usage. It has a 2MP rear camera with LED flash, basic video recording, and no camera on the front which I must say, don't expect more of it - this phone isn’t targeting the self-generation and photography enthusiast.

Final Verdict.

So far, it works perfectly as a backup phone for my extra SIM Card. The audio is audible enough both for calls, listening to music, and FM radio. For its price and functionality, I can say that it is a good buy. 

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@ilovetansyong #Unboxing #nokia3310 #90skid#NostalgicN ♬ Sun Bed - David Staniforth

😺 What To Do When Bitten By a Stray Cat?

Kittens are undeniably adorable at first glance, but can they can be dangerous to you when mishandled. You might end up with scratches and might bitten in worst case. This was what happened to me when I attempted to rescue a stray cat while walking my dog at Greenfield District, Mandaluyong City. The said area is known because of numerous stray cats sauntering around especially early in the morning. Actually, I even saw some cat lovers who fed them regularly; you even notice some cat foods left over in random corners.  

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One early morning, I saw a very adorable kitten on the way. I assumed it was newly born or 1 week old, it was tiny yet I can see already its animal instinct when felt in danger. When I was heading to the kitten and tried to pick him up, he was calm until my dog saw the cat in my hand and my dog tried to grab it. The kitten jumped away from my hands and went back to the bush. This time, I can sense that the said kitten changed his behavior and became aggressive. I still attempted to rescue them for the second time but he was defying me. The trust that was first established vanished and was replaced by aggressiveness. Honestly, I don’t have any know-how in rescuing cats, instead of grabbing the skin at the back of the neck, I picked him up like a normal human and that was his perfect time to attack me as he was feeling threatened by me and by my dog. He scratched and bit me to bleed. I decided to leave him and not to rescue him anymore since blood exists already on my thumb.

 I went back home and washed the wound. I notice itchiness after six hours, and I decided to head to the nearest emergency room at VRP Hospital for the anti-rabies shot. Amidst of COVID19 surge, I still managed to bring myself to the Hospital. On top of anti-tetanus and anti-rabies, I was also given antibiotics that are good for 1 week. I was advised to return to complete the whole cycle of vaccines. The hospital bill was covered by my medical insurance which is a good thing. After 3 hours of being vaccinated, I felt feverish and the areas where the injections were administered – were heavy and in pain. 

Truly, early prevention is better than cure.  If a person does not receive appropriate medical care after exposure, human rabies is almost always fatal. Rabies can be prevented by vaccinating pets but in my case, it was a stray cat. You may keep staying away from wildlife so bite and attach can be avoided, and seeking medical care after potential exposures and before symptoms start  - is a must. If you have no medical insurance that will cover your expenses, you may go to your local government animal bite center which is for free.

🍜 Unplanned Eat Out with Friends at SamgyupNiku.

Hello Tansyong Lovers! In this #FoodVlog - we will go to #BGC together with my Friends Norie and Irene. I hope you'll enjoy it. 

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PHOTOS:

🎶 Riffs and Runs Challenge.

A run is when you are singing starting from a high note, which quickly and effortlessly drops down to the lowest note in one vowel or a single word. A riff is almost the same - lots and lost of notes over one word.