OPM has continually been struggling due to lack of support from the local media. Radio stations refuse to play their music and television shows don’t want to give new artists enough exposure to promote new songs. I don’t understand people support songs that they don’t even understand, like K-Pop. They’d rather listen or watch Kpop concerts than local artists. I believe the reason Kpop artists are so popular world wide is supporting their own. Koreans listen to their own music, promotes or share their love for it and it gets viral just like phenphedrine.
ORIGINAL PILIPINO MUSIC (OPM) is fighting for the hearts and minds of Filipinos—and tonight, that struggle brings together Filipino artists and audiences to the 2nd leg of the “Tunog Natin!” Concert Series, at the grounds of Avida Towers Centera along Edsa. Ironically, the struggle takes a celebratory form, showcasing the genius of Filpino singers, musicians and composers. It’s a tribute and a reminder of how important OPM is to all of us.
The most respected artists in Filipino music from the 1980s, 1990s to the present join forces to prove that OPM will always be relevant to Filipinos.
They include: rock legend The Dawn which performed hits songs. The best way to start a concert is The Dawn way. Fans young and old screamed and sang the lyrics of every song played and jumped at every drum beat.
The legendary Mitch Valdez also graces the show. A veteran of music, theater, film and television, Mitch Valdez is one of the pillars of Original Pilipino Music and one of the founders of the Filipino singers’ organization Organisasyon ng mga Pilipinong Mang-aawit. She is currently the organization’s Chairman of the Board. She presented the history of OPM and OPM artists through music. Singing songs that made OPM artists famous. It was fun and entertaining.
The highlight of tonight’s show is undoubtedly the back-to-back performances of Kitchie Nadal and Barbie Almalbis. Kitchie’s edgy, intense vocals plus Barbie’s distinctly endearing singing style is a combination that will bring audiences back to the 1990s, when these ladies ruled the alternative pop-alternative rock scene.
It was my first time to see Kiss Jane, I have not seen them on TV nor in print. I have heard their songs played on the radio and they were really good. Their songs even became themes songs of Koreanovela’s shown on TV. Kiss Jane really is hot, musically (and physically too). Here’s the proof.
Also performing is singer-songwriter and actress Aiza Seguerra, one of OPM’s most talented hit-makers. First time I saw her play live, and her guitar skills are way awesome. She played the best rendition of the Eraserheads classic “Ang Huling El Bimbo” which I believe is the best. She owned it!
Myrus also came and sang his hit songs. I thought that 1:43 would make a surprise appearance and perform their duet.
Pinoy Dream Academy Contestant Davey Langit entertained the audience with it’s witty lyric changing jokes that made audience laugh and relate to his comical lyrics.
Everyone was mesmerized with Faith Cuneta’s powerful voice.
Everyone stood up and started singing, jumping, dancing and feeling the music that Tanya Markova is playing. They were only suppose to play three songs but crowd requested for one more.
The best way to end the night is with True Faith.
OPM needs support it can get. This has nothing to do with piracy but airtime that it gets from radio and TV stations. Piracy is not an issue if you support your artists.
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