Latest ‘one titled’ Filipino songs
One word can elucidate everything and even one idiom has multifarious meanings. This week, I will consort to you fresh tracks from the Philippines which songs are just one term. One phrase pieces are said to ascertain the entire meaning of the verse. Well, let’s find out if that’s for indubitable.
Yeng Constantino is not an unknown sobriquet in the Philippines local music industry. In fact she is very prominent because of winning as a Grand Star Dreamer in a reality television show in the Philippines named Pinoy Dream Academy. In addition is her remarkable song which she composed titled Hawak Kamay (Holding hands) which dominates the music hit charts for certain months even though the debut album is not yet out in the market? Yeng’s first album labeled Salamat (Thank You) has attained 3 xs platinum. With her magnificent album success, the preppy rocker emancipated a sophomore album to her aficionados called Journey last February 28, 2008. Yeng Constatino is still unstoppable because her third studio package, Lapit (Near) is envisaged to be out on the music store by the end of October. Wow the initial single is also the name of the album which is Lapit (Near). The dulcet strain is for a loved one whom she wants to come near to her. Do you want to fathom the exposition? Well, here’s the music video that you should divulge on…
Gloc-9 is certainly a winner in hip-hop and rap hymns. The musician whose irrefutable epithet is Aristotle/Aries has conceived tunes that have explicit messages which engendered him to won the Philippine Hip-hop Awards Rap Artist of The Year for consecutive years. With his much anticipated fourth album out named Matrikula (Tuition Fee), Gloc-9 ascertains that his best in rap and hip-hop. His controversial first vestige, Upuan (Chair) featuring Jeazell Grutas of Zelle band will generate one listener stupor what the song is pointing at. Is it about love, pain, happiness or death? Well, none of the above because the anthem is basically about the politicians in the Philippines.
Another political composition is from the rock band, Kamikazee. The ensemble is sustained for producing enduring rock sound in airwaves and entertaining videos. Long Time Noisy is their sophomore album and their single, Wala (Nothing) is a very gratifying song that shook the country. The video was seized in the incongruous cities in Manila which arrays Filipinos predicament. If the song is formed as a wake up call to the person who is the highest authority in the country, well you are the one who will find out.
Rivermaya is considered one of the most efficacious bands in the Philippines. The band was founded in 1993 with their first name Xaga. The lead vocalist back then was Jessie Gonzales. Unfortunately, Gonzales was replaced by Francis ‘Bamboo’ Manalac who is the vocalist today of the rock band Bamboo. One of the acclaimed songs from the band is 214 who ruled in most of the music charts back in 90’s. Unfortunately before their fourth album released, Manalac left the band. Rico Blanco, the one who played keyboards decided to take the position as the front man. Many devotees thought that the band will be forever however Blanco bid goodbye with the band in 2007. The band came with their third evolution with the new vocalist, Jayson Fernandez after Blanco abscond. Last September 2009, Rivermaya absolved their album styled, Closest to Heaven with their carrier hit ‘Dangal’ (Honor). The music is schemed for Filipinos who should not bequeath up their reputation.
The next piece is from the band Bamboo which the former Rivermaya performer Francis ‘Bamboo’ Manalac fabricated. Bamboo is a Filipino alternative rock band which was endowed in 2003. The band name is actually not from Bamboo, the lead vocalist instead according to the members their named their band in relation to bamboo trees which has fortitude and durability that is very Filipino and Asian. Before their called themselves Bamboo they came up with Audio Barangay which they deemed difficult to pronounce and educe. Good thing they changed their name to a simpler and easily recognizable. The band first album, As the Music Play brought the smashing hit ‘Noypi’ that rocked the archipelago. Today with their fourth album entitled Tomorrow Becomes Yesterday, Bamboo has once again manifested that they are illustrious with their craft. Their latest and fresh single, Muli (Again) is climbing agile in music hit charts. The video is very genial with cartoon visuals and the story is really outstanding. You will love the music video though you have to ready yourself for some spin in the end.
Arko is a four member band primarily constituted of the gorgeous and sensous lady Anna Melissa Culanay who is the vocalist, Brian Carlo Sta. Ana, the guitarist, Robert “Ivan the Squid” Raquid, the bass player and Roel “Boyet” Robleado in drums. The band name came from the word ‘arcane’. Their primary album termed, Arko which piqued Rico Blanco who effectuated it under Synergy Music. Arko’s first single Bituin (Star) had toppled other Filipino songs in radio airwaves and with their carrier song; Agimat (Medallion) the band will surely inflict pleasing music to their listeners. The lively tune plus the dainty music video, Arko’s Agimat (Medallion) is certainly one hymn you shouldn’t miss to hear.
Many Filipina reckoned that the attractive and charismatic former vocalist of Rivermaya, Rico Blanco will never set its foot again in music scene. The guy bewildered his girl zealots when he launched his premier solo album entitled Your Universe which was exonerated on August 8, 2008. His first single, Yugto (Episode) which he cogitated as his personal comeback industry rocked his buffs heart. Rico Blanco abide to produce histrionic song and one of it is Bangon (Rise) which he dedicated to his countrymen who suffered and have been affected by the typhoon Ondoy (Ketsana). The tune cannot be found with his album yet it had enlivened Filipinos to stand up and face the day ahead. Here is the superlative song, Bangon (Rise) from Rico Blanco devoted to all Filipinos.
Filipinos are human beings that are very optimistic. The song Positib (Positive) by Letter Day Story substantiates it. Letter Day Story is an alternative, power pop and punk rock band who championed last year Nescafe Soundskool contest that are permitted for college students who yearns to make their way in Philippine music scene. The band is generally made up of four men who were friends when they are in college. Their premier album titled Sulat, Araw, Kwento which literally in English is Letter Day Story. Their single Positib (Positive) is for all Filipinos who never entrust up with challenges. Here is the music video that rely only one theme, ‘Think Positive!’