A Successful "Tunog Natin!" Concert

Have you been to a concert? Have you tried to a take a picture with them that is so close to your camera? A lot of us loves to go to a concert. If you are one of the fortunate people that can buy a single ticket closer enough to see your favorite singer, well good for you. Some teens nowadays will save their money for that concert, only to find out their savings is just enough for the lowest price. But still they will going to buy that ticket even if they cannot see what does the singer do in stage.

I was once got a chance to watch a concert with my friend. It was his treat, so Alex and I went to the concert together. I had so much fun even if I can't see the singers, I find myself clapping, dancing and singing because I know all their songs.

Honestly, I do not go to any concert if I am going to pay for it. I really value my money so much. I will just save it and spend my money to our basic needs. But how about to those less fortunate who loves to go to a concert? That's why I am still thankful that there are still free concert in our country, like "Tunog Natin! OPM Free Concert Series".

Tunog Natin! OPM Free Concert Series held last June 15, 2011 at the Ayala Triangle Garden. I was so excited when I got an invitation from Chris Cahilig Consultancy and Avida Land Corp. Without any hesitation, I said "yes, I'll be there!". I will not let this opportunity pass, especially that all performers are my favorites. From Rock Bands such as Callalily, Pedicab, True Faith, 6cyclemind; Boy Band like 1:43; Acoustic Artists such as Sabrina and Princess Velasco; Artist-Composer like Myrus; Acoustic Act like Aries Sales; OPM Bossa Nova Queen like Sitti; Multi-Awarded R&B Artist like Arnee Hidalgo and the Classic Singer-Songwriter from APO Hiking Society no other that Mr. Jim Paredes.

I went there with my sister Rueka and my cousin Maris. Unfortunately we are 1 hour late and yes, we didn't witness Aries Sales and Jim Paredes performance. But still we never lose our hope especially at that time when we heard 6cyclemind singing because we know that the party has just begun.

I feel so lucky when I got a chance to meet and greet all the performers, thanks to Ms. Judy and Sir Chris. Backstage was full of securities yet we we're able to enter the high-secured area and had a lot of time to chat with the other performers. Pictures below will show you how much I enjoyed the concert:

with my cousin Maris

with Aaron Ricafrente (Callalily)

with Medwin Marfel (True Faith)

with Raymund Marasigan (Pedicab)

Interview with Callalily

I never got a chance to take pictures with the other singers because I am so busy listening to their songs and the two girls are also busy chatting with the other performers at the backstage, hahaha! And this is what they have got:

maris and rueka

I love these performers! why? because they are so approachable and nice that when you wanted to take a picture with them, without any hesitation they will give you a very nice pose and a friendly smile. Talking about friendly smile, if there is one artist that has stood out... for me, that would me Myrus.

thank you dear alex for this cute photo :)

He was not like the others who would just stay at the backstage to avoid getting too much attention from his fans. Instead he was there at the public, unsecured, chatting and making friends with the other people. And of course I didn't want to end the concert not talking to him. That's why I grabbed any chances that he's not busy talking with other's and yes, I asked for an autograph!

myrus and medwin

After getting an autograph with them, I told him (Myrus) how good his voice and I can't imagine that he was the "singing junakis" of the popular "mudak bekimon" in YouTube. Check out this two videos: Junakis singing Sayang and Junakis singing Sana Maulit Muli.

Philippines has a lot of good singers but afraid to show their talents. Why? because instead of supporting them, we do keep on criticizing and comparing their crafts to the other foreign singers. Our local singers will be a great help for bringing back the respect that we lose a couple of years ago. For us Filipinos, please let us support our very own so that discrimination and racism will not be experienced by our fellow countryman anymore.

Thank you so much Sir Chris (Chris Cahilig Consultancy) for giving the these persons another chance to show their talents with the help of your company and guidance. :) We will support you all throughout! Tunog Natin! Sariling Atin!

Tunog Natin! Original Pilipino Music (OPM) Free Concert Series

          I love music. I play music while cleaning our house, washing the dishes, washing our clothes, sleeping, blogging and in public vehicles going somewhere. Music gives me a lot of emotion on doing something, it is actually depends on my mood. If I am happy, I would play techno or disco. love songs when I am in love or broken hearted. But what kind of music do I play?

          There are a lot of songs out there that we wanted to hear. Some are popularized by foreign singers that almost all countries know how to sing it. 90 percent of all Filipinos are now addicted to a foreign music. What happened to  our local music? I once asked one of my friends about it, and she said that "They are not popular like Bieber and Lady Gaga." I guess she's right, people like her listens only to what is popular. That is why a lot of our OPM (Original Pilipino Music) songs didn't have any chance to grow because it is our fault. We only supports foreign music and we never help our local singers to improve their craft by listening to their songs.

          What should we do to make them become popular like Lady Gaga and Justin Bieber? We must love our own and support them always. How about attending a free concert this coming June 15, 2011 at the Ayala Triangle Gardens? It's not Gaga and Bieber, but a lot of local singers that would help to revive Filipinos interest on the slowly fading Original Pilipino Music (OPM).

          The much awaited performers that will perform an all-OPM repertoire:

True Faith
(New Wave, Easy Listening,
Middle of the Road and Pop OPM Band)

Pedicab
(Alternative OPM Rock Band)

Callalily
(Alternative OPM Rock Band)

6cyclemind
(Alternative OPM Rock Band)

1:43(Ground Breaking OPM BoyBand)

Sabrina
(Best Selling Acoustic Artists)

Princess Velasco
(Best Selling Acoustic Artists)

Myrus
(Gold Record Artist-Composer)

Aries Sales
(Acoustic Act)

Sitti
(OPM Bossa Nova Queen)

Arnee Hidalgo
(Multi-Awarded R&B Artist)

Mr. Jim Paredes
(Classic Singer-Songwriter) from APO Hiking Society

          The free concert will be called "Tunog Natin". It will be a part of the Colors of Freedom celebration at Makati and is also tied in with the Freedom Concert tonight (June 10, 2011) featuring Bituin Escalante, Gerard Salonga and Filharmonika orchestra. "Tunog Natin" is a series of concert that the real estate developer will stage in key locations in Metro Manila in line with its upcoming milestone events and project launches. The first in the series would be on June 15, 2011 coincides with the launch date of the second tower of Avida Towers San Lorenzo (Latest condominium offering in Makati).

          Avida Land Corp. supports this free concert to preserve and develops Filipino culture especially when it comes to Original Pilipino Music (OPM). Like what Ms. Tess Tatco (Marketing manager of Avida Land Corp.) says that "OPM represents the best music that we can share with one another and offer the rest of the world. Life for a true-blue Pinoy is simply unimaginable without it. Over the years, since the 1980s, OPM has evolved with our culture and passed on to many generations. It is a source of pride as well as a source of inspiration for Filipinos. Those of us who have a passionate and abiding love for OPM are welcome to Tunog Natin!".

          Myrus who is already a Gold Record Artist and Composer and the project head of "Tunog Natin!" says "No less than the future of OPM is at stake in this concert. It would be such a loss to our cultural heritage if we do not fight the trend and just allow OPM to die out. It’s also in the best interest of Filipino musicians, especially the young, up-and-coming artists, for OPM to continue—our future as musical artists depends on it." He also said that the concert series seeks to revive interest and appreciation for OPM to assure the future of both the artist and Filipino Music.

          We can help bring new life to OPM and save the heirtage and legacy of Filipino musicians by attending "Tunog Natin!" Free Concert on June 15, 2011 at the Ayala Triangle Gardens. See you there!

*Thank you Mr.Chris Cahilig and Ms.Judy Teo and Avida Land Corp.