Abunda (third from left) with Anton Antenorcruz, Saga and Raven Heyres —CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
There are occasions when music can attain the place phrases can’t. That’s why TV host Boy Abunda has ventured into songwriting. He leads a name for solidarity, equality and respect within the Philippines’ first Satisfaction EP, “Say It Clear, Say It Loud” (which he coproduced with Star Music).
Tito Boy seized the homosexual, este day. What higher technique to conclude the Satisfaction month than by singing new LGBTQ+ anthems to remind us that “one love matches all.” Homosexual satisfaction is one thing Tito Boy wears nicely.
The six tracks within the album that he composed are: “Kalbaryo,” “Diyos Ko, Diyos Ko Po,” “Papa Alleluia,” “Very best World,” “Bilang” and the title lower, all carried out by members of the LGBTQ+ neighborhood, Anton Antenorcruz, Raven Heyres and Saga. It’s now streaming on all platforms.
On the launch of the EP, I chided Tito Boy, “Sistah, what are you able to not do? You’re now a composer. It’s best to sing one in every of your songs.”
Understanding him, he simply would possibly shock us all. That’s the Abunda charisma. Tito Boy by no means runs out of how to maintain us watching and listening.
Listed here are quotes from Tito Boy:
I’m not an expert composer, however I do know the thrill and pains of being homosexual. I understand how it’s to wish. I understand how it’s to be discriminated towards. So, ang baon ko whereas writing the songs have been the tales of the LGBTQ+ neighborhood and my very own private journey.
It’s ironic that I’ve been within the leisure business for therefore lengthy, but it surely’s solely now that I’ve considered music as a software to inform our tales. Songs have a way of permanence. I would like the EP to be my legacy to the LGBTQ+ neighborhood.
“Papa Alleluia” is our thanks to the Pope. Simply as he mentioned, “If somebody seeks the Lord and is an effective particular person, who’re we to evaluate if he’s homosexual?” I’m Catholic. I don’t wish to combat with the Catholic church.
“Diyos Ko, Diyos Ko Po” is sort of a prayer. The message of the tune is a part of our reality. We’re all kids of God, no matter our gender.
“Kalbaryo” highlights the discrimination. In some locations, gays are nonetheless invisible. It’s unusual when individuals say, “Okay lang that he’s homosexual kasi he designs garments nicely or he’s a great performer.” Why can’t we be accepted for who we’re as people?
I’ve composed many different songs for the neighborhood. Within the subsequent EP, the songs might be extra on the naughty facet. The title of one of many cuts is “Mahal Ko, Mahal ng Bayan.”
I can’t decide which one in every of my compositions is closest to my coronary heart. It’s like asking a mom who her favourite little one is. The love stays complete and equal.
I don’t know if it comes with age, however I’ve turn into so lachrymal. Whereas I used to be watching Saga, Anton and Raven’s highly effective renditions of my compositions, I teared up.
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