It’s almost impossible to celebrate New Year’s Eve or Day without music. Whether you sing along or dance with it, music makes New Year more lively but also more melancholy for some. Likewise, we can make good use of this opportunity to appreciate our homegrown music. Here are 5 Filipino songs to add to your New Year’s playlist:
“Armageddon Is Coming To Town” by Orange and Lemons
An upbeat, feel-good track, from the album Love in the Land of Rubber Shoes and Dirty Ice Cream, that will get you into New Year’s mood with its melodic vocals and jangly guitar, which is unmistakably influenced by The Smiths.
“Sumigaw, Umawit Ka” by Identity Crisis
From one of the pioneers of local alternative music, this 80’s anthem was covered by Rivermaya in 2006 as part of the tribute compilation album Isáng Ugát, Isáng Dugô.
‘Wakasan” by Razorback
As the title suggests, the song deals with end of the world, when the Creator is said to bring judgment to all.
“Rage” by The Jerks
If you want to turn that ‘agit’ mode on this New Year, this is the song for you. Inspired by Dylan Thomas’ death-defying poem, this protest anthem calls on people to rage against massive poverty and state repression.
“Pasasalamat” by Joey Ayala
As the year ends, may this song serve as a reminder that there is always something to be thankful for, no matter the circumstances. Salamat sa inyo!
Daniel is an avid lover of music and films. While most people his age would spend their leisure time playing online games, he enjoys creating playlists and movie lists. Daniel has also written opinion pieces for various publications. He studied Political Science at Adamson University and is currently an associate at the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation. He would never say no to a cold beer!