Have you ever had a bad day, and then all of a sudden all the bad vibes just went away after listening to a song? Well I found that song, and you’ll have to tune in to find out why.
Let’s paint a picture. Imagine you woke up late on a Monday morning because you forgot to set the alarm the night before. Your car breaks down in the middle of nowhere, and you can’t call the car company because you forgot your phone in a hurry. You got yelled at by your boss for being late, because you had to walk all the way to work. On top of that, you can’t turn in the ninja report you’ve been working on the last few weeks because your client just turned down your offer. By the time you step out of the office it’s already dark, and you will still need to take two long bus rides home. You grab a drink (or two) to destress, but nothing seems to work. You feel that nothing’s working out for you until a song plays on Spotify (in our playlist of course), and you feel lighter. All of a sudden, you find yourself relaxed and all the stress for that day went away. You feel inspired, empowered, and look forward to the next day. And then you click on repeat.
“Paa, tuhod, balikat, ulo” translated in English means “Feet/toes, knees, shoulders, head”. You might think of “THAT” children’s song (and you are correct), BUT do not be fooled by the song’s title as it is only a means to reel you in and to listen to it. The song sits comfortably between the Indie-folk and Indie-pop genre, mainly because of how the song was arranged and the written. It uses simple words that everyone can relate to, but conveys deeper intentions if you listen carefully. It speaks of unconditional love in a more unconventional way, by describing it through these 4 (unlikely) parts of the body – which I think is very creative. The track is inspirational and gospel-inspired as well since it talks about having faith, that everything will work out fine despite all the lows because God always has your back. Even if you are not the religious type, listening to this song will give you a sense of HOPE and a feeling of LOVE. Overall, “Paa, tuhod, balikat, ulo” will make you feel good inside – NO ALCOHOL REQUIRED.
Rinz Ruiz is more of a poet than an indie artist, since he only uses melody to complement his art. His writing style is unique and unconventional, and this song puts a stamp on it. Are you intrigued already? Listen to it on our playlist, and let us know what you think.
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About the Curator - Nik Abat
Nik is an Engineer, an Indie Artist, and a Music Producer from the Philippines. He fell in love with Music when he learned how to play the guitar and started to write songs when he was 11. He sings and plays all the instruments on all the tracks he produces. His music revolves around the Alternative Rock genre (slightly favoring a more "movie soundtrack" vibe, with the occasional ambient sounds, synths, and screams/growls on the side), mixed with new elements as he loves to experiment with sound.
He wears a mask and never shows his face to his audience, as he believes that you need not a face to make a difference. He is an advocate of Indie Music, and constantly promotes Indie Artists in the Philippines. He is always down to collaborate, and can be reached via Spotify, Instagram, and Facebook.
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