"Bawat Pasko" is the Christmas single of Kapuso artist, Jonalyn Viray. I wasn't really familiar of the song until a friend of mine (@JamesonWorld) requested this as a X-mas gift through iTunes download. We were enjoying a hearty meal of lechon belly and barbecue at the Banchetto when I purchased the song. JamesonWorld, who felt so ecstatic, immediately held up my Iphone for roughly 10 hours listening to the song the entire time we were together. I was able to listen to a few excerpts of the song and at first, I felt like listening to a tele-serye theme song but not until I heard the chorus when I knew it was indeed a Christmas song.
"Bawat Pasko" is a fusion of culture, pain and vocal prowess.
The song mirrors the Filipino culture as its lyrical content contains elements that identifies the Filipino way of celebrating Christmas such as "simbang gabi", "children carolling", "krismas tree". But I guess the highlight of the song is how it makes you feel the excruciating pain of losing or not being with someone during Christmas. Sobbing during the most festive season of the year, so ironic, isn't it? "Bawat Pasko" is very relevant and relatable especially for the melodramatic people (just like JamesonWorld). May it be for a child who misses his mother, a lover who is suffering a heart break, a friend who passed away, or a distant OFW who misses his family, the song effectively captures the feeling of solitude and gloominess. Seriously, i felt a little depressed after absorbing the lyrics. Flashbacks and memories that I don't wanna go into details anymore as they create an imagery of darkness and pain.
Besides the relatable lyrics, what pulled me to cling on to the song, is the mystery behind Jonalyn's vocals. You'll never think that a song as sensitive and melancholic as this can melodically jive with her vocal range. Quite surprising that the climax was at the end of the song when she tastefully and effortlessly belted the chorus. Impressive and beautiful. Jonalyn's voice is a force to reckon with.
The song could've been a buzz if only it was released on an earlier month. I also believe that the song could be a top ten material. But at the end of it all, what matters most are the fans who truly appreciate and enjoy Jonalyn's musicality. Let's just say this is Jonalyn's way of giving back to the ever-devoted fans. I'm becoming a fan now, I hope to see her live.
thank you for appreciating her music pj ;-) yes even her past songs like one last good bye help met over, those are really heart felt,at sympre sa vocals nya! iilan lang taung may class sa taste for music n nkkappreciate nyan, the rest, bashing , alm mo na, pero thank you , i hope you're really becoming a fan and be able to watch her live with us ^_^ - jonatics barkada
ReplyDeleteThanks for the comment. I am really looking forward to watch her live.
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