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The band's repertoire consists of diverse tunes, both local and foreign. Its range of musical flexibility varies from classic hymns to popular music, from jazz hits to disco ditties. Hence, they cater to all music aficionados.
Their local tunes are a blend of well-loved musical pieces and contemporary tunes. "Bahay Kubo", for example, is a Tagalog folk song simply depicting, in a jolly melody, a rustic "nipa" hut with different crops planted around it. "Lolay", a harana or serenade, reveals the romantic nature of Filipinos. "Lahat ng Araw" and "Dahil sa 'Yo" are prime examples of another romantic musical form called the kundiman. The group's repertoire also include lively regional folk songs like "Pamulinawen" from Ilocos, "Sarung Banggi" from Bicol, "Ay, Ay Kalisud" and "Dandansoy" from the Visayas and "Zamboanga" from Mindanao. Pop hits from local artists like Gary Valenciano's "Di Na Natuto" and Ryan Cayabyab's "Kailan" are among the many songs of the modern OPM (Original Pilipino Music) genre.
It also has a wide selection of all-time favorites from all over the world such as "Waltzing Matilda" from Australia, "Chisai Yaki" from Japan, "O Sole Mio" from Italy, and "La Paloma" from Spain. The band also plays classical pieces like excerpts from Charles Gounod's opera, "Faust". Jazz hits include Chuck Mangione's "Feel so Good" and the classic "Take Five". There are the sought-after movie themes such as "Unchained Melody", "Axel F" and "I Will Always Love You". Ballroom dancing numbers include "In the Mood" and "Mambo Jambo". Marching tunes and hymns like "Radetzky March" and "America the Beautiful" are also on the playlist. |