
New Year’s resolutions are, in truth, fleeting. Not that it’s a tragic flaw of the human condition. Old habits don’t die as soon as the clock strikes midnight. Take some wisdom from the running baboon in “Bojack Horseman”: “It gets easier. Every day, it gets a little easier. But you gotta do it every day. That’s the hard part. But it does get easier.”
However, listening to new music can be something that isn’t demanding of a steep commitment, but can still feel worthwhile. Any time is a good opportunity to check out the discography of an artist you’ve always been told that you might like. Dive into a new genre or songs in another Philippine language. Play Russian roulette with the algorithm. Discovering new music is a matter of choosing your own adventure. Consider starting here, with CNN Philippines Life’s round-up of the latest Pinoy music for your listening pleasure:
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“Fugang Nakabase sa Pambansang Licc ng Pilipinas A.K.A. Magbalik Fugue” by Dominic Laxamana
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Tulad ng mundong hindi tumitigil sa pag-ikot, “Magbalik” never ends. It is passed down by generations and well-thumbed song hits books, transcending generations and steamrolling past tastemakers. While the song may be played at Battle of the Bands and bars nationwide, no two people ever play it the same. In the case of the formidably titled “Fugang Nakabase sa Pambansang Licc ng Pilipinas A.K.A. Magbalik Fugue” by Dominic Laxamana, if you’ve ever wondered what Callalily would sound interpolated via a Baroque classical sensibilities, but on synthesizers, then this is for you.
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This is one of the many surprises on MusiKolektibo’s experimental compilation “Tunog Lata,” featuring works by experimental and contemporary classical composers. The Philippines itself has a rich and storied undercurrent of avant garde music, which yields plenty of imaginative and unorthodox experiences to the interested listener.
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