XI - Loving Your Own
Thursday, November 19, 2015If you were to choose between your own beloved country and other international country, what would you choose? In the blog post, you will be asked that question regarding OPM and international music.
International Music, known in the depths and every part of the world. Songs made known by Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez, and Ariana Grande are also known as a part of international music.
Orginal Pilipino/Pinoy Music or also known as OPM is originally referred to Philippine pop songs and ballads, such as those popular after the collapse of its predecessor, the Manila Sound of 1970's. (Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_of_the_Philippines )
Some people has been telling that the OPM is dying. Why? Gone are the days where everywhere you can hear the songs of APO Hiking Society, Claire Dela Fuente, Rey Valera, Asin and other bands like river maya, south border etc. Because this decades' young has the confidence to express themselves through music but doesn't have the 'it' factor. Some people believe that it is not dying jor blossoming, it is thriving.
Some of today's OPM artists are:
Even though OPM is believed to be dying or not as it seems today, we still should support our own music, the OPM, rather than International Music.
• It promotes and cultivates the work of our Filipino artists. Because Filipinos are also known for being creative and artistic, we should encourage other aspiring composers or artists to pursue their passion, by supporting OPM.
• Ofcourse, you should support OPM because it is your own! Always remember that you are a Filipino and OPM is one way of representing us Filipinos.
• OPM means we are one.
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