 I started making music at the age of 14, now I have my own family and is already 28 yet I continue to dream of being recognized as a musician who makes sensible music in the Philippines. To date I have already made 2 albums, one for each band I got active with. Many of my friends would say, go to Manila so that people may be able to hear your song. But I didn't heed them, not because I was afraid of something , I love my province so much and I can't bear leaving my family, my friends and my community who nurtured my so-called-music. At this point it would seem that if I want to reach out to more people, I don't really have any other choice but to go to Manila and shop around for a record deal with a major label. Okey, I still got my punk devil telling me and my band not to be a sell-out or something, but more importantly I don't really see it as a logical option for these reasons: 1. I am not
sure if we will be able to cut a deal with a major label, given the kind
of music we play and our physical appearance.
5. Now we have stable jobs here in Leyte, and were earning just enough to buy the things we need. In our current situation we are able to make and play the music we want without really zeroing-in if people will like our music or not because we are sure that come payday we'll have money in our pockets. 6. With our
presence in Tacloban
we are able to help the music scene grow, together with the other bands.
However, I still would like to reach out to more Filipinos without going to Manila. So the question now is
If we can make a network of Filipinos involved in indie recording, publication
etc..., then it is possible to reach out to more people. For example my
band's followers here in Leyte will be able to appreciate MOYG's music
(They are releasing their album independently) if only they are given the
opportunity to listen to the band. In the process MOYG will not be constricted
to their Manila audience alone, they can now have followers from
Leyte. If my band will have a contact in Vigan, then it will be possible
for us to have a gig there and sell our stuff. Conversely she/he
can do the same here in Leyte.
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