I made a fan art for the indie local band here in the Philippines, Munimuni or Daydream in english. I discovered the band last two months while surfing on youtube. The feels, the emotions, and the vision of their music really got my attention. I immediately checked them out and I messaged them on their facebook page to say hi. I'm already addicted with their music. It gives me more creative ideas when I'm looking for some ideas on my stories that I'm currently working on. Let me introduce to you guys, Munimuni.

The name Munimuni itself came up after a random jeepney ride where TJ realized that the word “muni-muni,” which means “reflecting,” “daydreaming,” or “meditating” in English, captured the very essence of their music. Munimuni has been making headway in the local indie music scene over the past year. The band—comprised of Aj Jiao on guitar and vocals, Owen Castro on flute and vocals, TJ De Ocampo on guitar, and Red Calayan on percussion—performs songs that feature ethereal, folksy soundscapes with the relatability and innovativeness of their OPM forefathers.

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I completely adore the band. On their interviews they always use the word makata-pop genre or Poetic pop in English and I fully agree! They're reviving the poetic side of every filipino. Nowadays, people are now tuned on newer genres such as hiphop, dubstep, edm, and etc. I don't hate those type of songs and actually I like some of it. But the fact that it has a small bit of your being a filipino, it really touches my heart. This is my most favorite song on their EP, Sa Hindi Pag-alala.

This one is my all time favorite, Sa Hindi Pag-alala. For me the song is all about saying your hardest goodbye. Actually, this is the song I gained inspiration for my film Kontra that's all about a guy with an extraordinary power but in the end he became the villain of his origin. It hits me on the heart. The song gives you the idea on what are the usual scenarios on a heartbreak. My second favorite is Sayo.

The feeling that you want to let go somebody but you can't because of love? Haha Well, that's the emotions that I get everytime I listen to this song. Sayo means For You. So, the song it's like serenading with a beautiful poetry. Another reason why I really love them because of their poetic side. It's completely local and homemade. I really love supporting local independent artist here in my country. It's just like going back on the 90s. (i wish i go back haha)

Conclusion

This is not a paid exposure for the band or something. I want to share their music to this beautiful community and to my fellow Filipinos. Also, a reminder to support our own local goodies. This guys really need exposure on the music industry. This is just an opinion. I noticed nowadays that teenagers are now exposed on explicit or some adult music. I know. I know that's normal because they are still growing. But is it that really a preferred role model for the kids? Songs about butts, making women as objects, worshiping fame, and swearing to a random person.

My point is that teenagers should not adapt on songs that are explicit. I know some of them are just expressing on their own way but some of their fans approach it on a wrong way. This is just my opinion. Instead, I want to share this band as one of my inspiration and examples of a great music that can touch everyones heart.