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It's weird to have sireyna translated literally. Sireyna is a slang of being effiminate or gay. And families then punished them by dunking them in drums of water to try to remove this "gayness" and straighten them out. But the message is - "nobody can breathe longer than me" alluding to their being able to develop the ability to hold their breathe long due to the constancy of their being punished. It's actually their being able to adopt and instead of having who they are buried or shamed they emerge as mermaids - with the capacity to breathe under water - strong sirens!!! It's a gay pride song!

Anak was released in 56 countries and in 27 different foreign languages. There's a Spanish version by Miguel Bose with the titulo "Hermano Mio".

Basil Valdez is a great singer. His voice is very unique. "Kastilyong Buhangin" is one of his greatest songs. Hope you can listen to it. Another two of his songs are Lift up your Hands and Lead me Lord.

Noel Cabangon's Kanlungan is very nostalgic. I actually have tears when typing this comment. 😥😂 The song is a memory of our childhood. When we were kids, waking up after a siesta. We would go out and play with the other neighbor's kids who we grew up and are really close with. We would climb a mango tree, jump into a river, play in the rain, hit an empty lata with our flip flops, gather around for some boiled camote for merienda and a storytelling before we go back to our respective homes. The smiles and laughter though. And, you can't wait to do it all over again the next day. 😀🤗🥰

Basils voice has lost a lot of it's resonance with age, but in exchange, the song feels more heart felt than it ever was. I recommend checking Basil sing the same song in his prime. It's a totally different experience.

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The song Kanlungan always brought me to tears. All my childhood memories are flashing backs. The playing in the rain, flying kites during summer vacation, adventures in so many rivers with tour your childhood friends. No cellphones, no internet, just pure childhood fun.

To answer Efra's question... Filipinos are very sentimental, emotional and romantics by nature and their music will always depict that feeling... Most filipino songs were made from personal stories (by the artists themselves) that's why even those with simplest musicality has a way of touching its listeners.

Serena is a colloquial term used to call “gay” people in the Philippines.

Anak by Freddie Aguilar is the only Filipino song that has 55 versions in 26 languages. When it was released in 1978, it became a sell out in the Philippines, USA, Europe and Japan.

"Anak" has been translated to 29 languages all over the world. Timeless song a Filipino artist has ever written and Sung. This song will live on FOREVER ❤️

Ngayon at Kailanman is a wedding vow. You gotta listen to his original record way back when he was younger. Basil's voice is one in a million.

In fact, 'ANAK' by Freddie Aguilar is translated in lots of language. I'm filipino living in Italy, and this song is played on national radio.

Sirena was about the hardships and torments of discrimination towards gay people, sad but it still exists here and what's worse is that discrimination comes from their own parents especially the fathers but in the end the gay son would be the one to take care of their parents when they get old.

It takes a musical genius to appreciate the beauty of music from a different language. To see the beauty of art hidden in words you don't understand is a gift.

Rico J Puno- known as “the total entertainer”, because in his performances all the members of the family enjoy, from sons to great grandfathers. He has that charm. He also is fond of adult humour in his concerts. Basil Valdez can sing from courtship, dating, weddings and funerals. He is wholesome and also an icon like Rico J but in a tame way. Ngayon at Kailanman had been sung by Regine. Rico J has also a great version. The song is epic. Please check Basil’s repertoire. Translate those Tagalog lyrics. Anak by Freddie Aguilar is arguably the most translated song from the Philippines. Because of its universal message, Anak has been sung in a hundred different languages. He has a lot of hits that until now are being sung in videokes all around the Philippines. There was even a movie by a famous korean actor with Anak as the prime song in its OST. Kuh Ledesma introduced the very young Lea Salonga in her concert. She has a hollywood movie with Mel Gibson. That’s how big she is in the 80’s. Till I met you is the song where Regine sung with guitarist Ric Mercado that you reacted to. Noel Cabangon’s Kanlungan’s message you should translate, such a universal message. I would imagine that aliens would listen to OPM classics and actually discover their eye/s can shed a tear.

i suggest you announce ahead of time what filipino songs you're going to react to next.. so that we can translate it for you guys, it may not be perfect but at least its better than google (w/punctuation)😅

Can i just say how sweet Efra is when his father seemed to be choking, coughing or what? He did not stop until he see his father fine. That's 😍❤️

Basil's voice in it's prime was truly one of the best. That's why I love his songs. My fave song of him is "You"

Basil's "Ngayon at Kailanman" is one of the best love songs of Philippine music industry... never fails to touch hearts... and so are his other songs such as Kastilyong Buhangin, Hindi Kita Malilimutan, Sana ay Ikaw na nga, Kahit Maputi Na Ang Buhok Ko, Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo, Tuwing Umuulan at Kapiling Ka, Lead Me Lord, Lift Up Your Hands, among others (which for me are all outstanding and my personal faves)

Try to hear the songs of Nonoy Zuniga, Anthony Castelo, Marco Sison they are also great singers like Basil Valdez

Rico Puno( The way we were), best male vocalist in his time, Basil Valdes ( wish bus) is also the most sought after vocalist back then, Kuh Ledesma ( Till i met you) b4 anybody it was her who is the queen, thats her song , Freddie Aguilar, (the long hair) he composed that song and became an icon song, translated in so many languages!

The last song made me cry. I had an existential crisis when I first heard Noel Cabangon's song. Up until now, it makes me feel melancholic. It tells you how time flies and how short life is. You have to live your life to the fullest and make sure to serve your purpose because you can't turn back time. A wonderful song.

I was in Zurich, Switzerland awaiting to board my flight and this was played in the airport as pipe-in music.. I found myself a little bit teary.. you must know how I feel going home for vacation from work as OFW... Homesickness Hit me big but proud since our song is so famous.

"Minsan mas lalake pa sa lalake ang Bakla" Sometimes, being Gay makes you more manlier than a man *Mic Drop* When Sirena was released back then, it was such a controversial song but not in a bad way. It had people talking about the Gay community beyond what we knew of them. The Philippines has always been pretty accepting of the LGBT community but you can't deny that in those days, most elderlys still had partiarcal views. "I am a mermaid, a drum of water is where I dive, strong arms are what keep on pounding me" This was such genius writing. It's pertaining to the fact that this child (who is gay) views himself as a mermaid who goes diving and that he's beautiful. It's a way of viewing the fact that he was being beaten and drowned in a drum of water by his father, in a more optimisitc way. "Upuan" or Chair by Gloc-9 is amazing too!!

I don't know why but i got teary eyes after koriks Rico J finished his song. Missing his vibes.

My most fave lyrics in "Ngayon at Kailanman" is: "Bakit labis kitang mahal, pangalawa sa maykapal.." (Why I love you so much, next to God) ..ugghhh🥰🥰

Kanlungan, mygaaahd. This song takes every Filipino back to their yesterdays. A trip down memory lane. A very nostalgic song. The lyrics are very poetic.

Anak is such an iconic song that every Filipinos know it

The song Anak depicts the joy, love and sacrifices of parents for the child, then the child growing up, rebelled and gone astray and realizing his/her mistakes, went back to his/her parents, something similar to the story of the "Prodigal Son".

She cries.... I am too😭😭😭😭😭 they are the legends of Phillipines music... Thanks for these content makes me fell better.. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

Rico Puno was our family friend RIP 🥲 Puno means Tree. One of 🇵🇭 best in my opinion. He visited us and did a personal concert in 🇨🇦with his band in the 80s 😍

Other notable OPM Classic singers/groups: Joey Albert, Sharon Cuneta, Ogie Alcasid, Ariel Rivera (Regine's Ex), Pops Fernandez (Martin's Ex), Marco Sison, Hajji Alejandro, Ric Segreto, Rey Valera, Mike Hanopol, Armida Siguion-Reyna, Rodel Naval, Sampaguita, Coritha, Yoyoy Villame, Ebe Dancel, ASIN, VST & Co., Boyfriends, APO Hiking Society.

Marco Sison, Basil Valdez, Leo Valdez, etc were some of the classics of decades ago

When u dont understand the lyrics and yet ur crying...thats the power of music.

Ugoy ng Duyan is also cool . It always makes me cry, i love my mother the most.... But she's already gone....

I hope youll have part two of classic OPM... you missed alot like Joey Albert, Smokey Mountain, Imelda Papin, Hotdog, Hagibis and many more... Oh my Gosh! 😅

That's what makes gloc 9 amazing. Every song he wrote has a lesson and very relatable. He made sure that he is heard. Love his music.

I love that your YT channel features the OPM classics singers. These people are incredibly talented. And deserves to be featured and recognized by younger audiences. Thank you.

basil valdez's original piece of "ngayon at kilanman" will definitely give you goosebumps and will make your eyes leak.. hihi

"Anak" became a finalist in the first MetroPop Song Festival. It went on to become very popular in the Philippines and eventually abroad. The song generated a hundred cover versions, was released in 56 countries and in 27 different foreign languages, and is claimed to have sold 30 million copies.

You should listen to the studio version of kanlungan! It has vocal melodies and everything ☺️

Can we get a batch for OPM Teleserye OSTs. Gary’s Martin’s, Jona’s, Julie Anne’s songs etc.

That performance at the start 🔥🔥🔥🔥

Please react to Rey Valera.One of the greatest songwriter and singer in the Philippines.Myx global-kung tayo ay magkakalayo(one of his greatest composition)

I love that song 'Kanlungan' which means Haven - (a place of safety or refuge.) ❤️

Great playlist, never seen these videos. A background on Philippine music, whilst the west had their opera, Filipinos were writing soulful *Kundiman* songs with poetic verses reminiscent of love songs, a prayer to God, or to the motherland because they've longed to be free from the oppression of the conquistadors. This is probably why they sing mostly melancholic ballad songs. Also to serenade someone, it is a tradition to sing to them under their window with a guitar and a band in the dead of night, this is called *Harana.* One of the popular song called *"Dahil Sa'Yo"* (Because of You) was also sung by Nat King Cole and Julio Iglesias. Philippine folklore music is also popular amongst international choir and chorale competitions.

I love how you appreciate Filipino music. It also makes me appreciate Filipino artistry and musicality. Proud to be a Filipino 🥰🥰🥰🥰

😂😂listen to your parent… i adore your mama and papa for bringing up you lovely two human beings

Joey Albert’s OPM is highly recommended

I don't know what came to me but I cried hearing ANAK. Again. As you grow older that's really the time that you'll understand and appreciate what your parents have done for you.

Ngayon at kailan man.. Im also crying it is a song for wedding and also played during my fathers funeral... sad very emotional song.. classic... i love it

The sirena in this song is referring to a gay man- how he survives in an environment where accepting who he really is, is an everyday struggle, but he wouldn’t let anyone take that away from him..

try to check out ASIN, they're a folk rock band started in the late 70's.

Kanlungan is so healing! I love it! Just the first verse got me warmth literally on my ears and neck! How he shares the nature to us and the cycle of life is beautiful. ❤

Basil, such a powerful voice. I live in EU now and this gave me a good cry.soo nostalgic 😢

Rico Puno's storytelling ability and connection with his audience are second to none.

Freddie Aguilars Anak was the soundtrack to a 2014 korean film starring Lee Min Ho titled Gangnam 1970....Anak was so popular in the 70s by the way that other countries made their own version of the song in their native language.

i love to watch siblings talking as much as they do. they seems to be so close and connected i love their relationship coz that is also the relationshipme and my siblings are having.

This is "nostalgia" for me! Late 70's to early 80's...college (university) life. Too bad, Rico Puno passed on but left us beautiful music to listen and help us look back the past with a smile on our faces. ❤️

If you watch a newer video of Kuh Ledesma singing the same song, you'll see that she still looks and sounds the same. She is one of the Filipino singers that both Regine Velasquez and Lea Salonga look up to. Also, you should check out the song's songwriter, Odette Quesada. She has written a ton of songs that became OPM classics. She also has performances of her own songs on the Wish Bus.

Listen to Wency Cornejo's Next in line in the wish bus. A great song from the 90's.

This is refreshing. I loved Basil Valdez and Noel Cabangon. So nice to listen to with someone special in your room while raining outside. Such vibe, such love.

I appreciate you guys! I was born in the Philippine and left 1983. Basil, Freddie and the old school stuff were and still are my favorite singers. Philippines 🇵🇭 is a well known ballad music country. The reason why Filipinos are the greatest singers is because of these guys. PLEASE CONTINUE DOING THESE TYPE OF REVIEWS . GOD BLESS.

Ngayon at Kailan man, such a beautiful song, written in deep Tagalog.

Imagine having such pillars in the music industry!

Ngayon at Kailanman is a very popular funeral song 😅 Some people in the comments said that it’s also played at weddings, but I personally haven’t heard it or just don’t remember it as a child. lol. But definitely when I hear it, I expect a funeral procession to soon pass by our house in PH. 😆

Waleska and Efra did a good job, You're amazing ❤️

Wow, I love Waleska's performance and Efra's rap was clear and understandable. Wow to the siblings, kudos to both!!!

Sirena is one of gloc 9's best song. - Upuan - Dungaw - Bintana - Sirena

Basil Valdez was the lead singer of a Rock Band, the Circus Band. They were performng rock songs. But Basil Valdez is classically trained. When the band separated, all the members became successful as individual artists. And all of them became huge OPM artists. Basil Valdez is the biggest of them all.

Kuh Ledesma used to be a nurse who liked singing even while dispensing her duties. She came from the same province as I, Negros Occidental. I think she was discovered when someone heard her sing inside the hospital. She had sold out concerts in the 1980s and was at the peak of her career when Hollywood came knocking. She appeared in the Academy-Award winning film, The Year of Living Dangerously which was shot in the Philippines in 1983.

Next, Aiza Seguerra and Noel Cabangon's cover of WALANG HANGGANG PAALAM in Wish Bus.

Rico J. Has passed away already. But he was still on shows singing on his last years. His hilarious too..and a ladies man ..at his age he still flirt with girls. Hahaha... He have a song that is a great hit, i think i can only imagine him singing it.

I’m not surprised at all how Basil’s voice could overwhelm Waleska. Basil is considered a Philippine treasure in music. He’s a cancer survivor. In the 80’s and 90’s, you typically hear his songs performed in singing contests. I even witnessed 3 grand finalists singing his songs in one night.

Yup!your right waleska that song of sir.basil valdez is a most requested wedding song here in the philippines thank you for listening to the music of our country.

i love Kuh Ledesma's duet with Regine called Sino ang Tunay na Baliw

The real exact literal translation of anak in english is even more heartwrenching than the english adaptation of it... the english version is just to fit the arrangement...I hope you find out the exact sentence translation of it and you'll even be more amazed and impressed! Nice podcast! I enjoyed it!

Wale felt the song... ngayon at kailanman...blessed this sibs...love Efra's point of view as always

thank you for listening to these classic OPM. they are songs that resonate to a lot of Filipinos,. I almost cried seeing Basil Valdez sing on Wish. his voice got older but the essence of his song can only be done by him.

actually Basil Valdez had been interpreted that song wonderfully when he was young.

The company and Smokey Mountain are nice too!

I love when you check out opm especially from years back. Efra got a different translation of Anak, maybe it's the english ver. but if the lyrics were literally translated it would really make anyone cry. Freddie Aguilera wrote the song basing it on his own life experiences. He actually is the anak in the song. I wish you checked the eng translation of Kanlungan because I think you will definitely appreciate the song more. It is legendary and nostalgic.

Kanlungan is actually the only Noel Cabangon song I know but it's such a masterpiece! Truly one of OPMs greats.

For Ebe Dancel, try “Wag Ka Nang Umiyak” (Please stop crying) by his former band Sugarfree. KZ & Gary V have their own versions of that song.☺️

'Sirena', yes it's mermaid in English. But in this song, it simbolizes LGBT. Specially Gays. Because in the Philippines in older time. Gays aren't accepted, specially in their family. So their father, torture them. Like it said in the lyrics they were pushed in a drum of water. I don't know, but one of the reason is because in older days. Man must the one should work in the family, so their father expected them to be tough, strong and masculine. Also the game 'chinese garter' in the lyrics is usually a girl's game. So boys that good in that game, will be teased as gays.

both of you are gifted in giving such wonderful reactions for music and singers. I like your genuine reactions❤️❤️

There's also Nonoy Zuñiga, Zsa-Zsa Padilla. Not to mention singers who sing heart broken/desperate songs ( not my type of songs but l find the songs, lyrics, performance incredibly well done that l listen to them anyway!): Imelda Papin, Dulce, Eva Eugenio, etc. including Vernie Varga. I'm in admiration of the composers, arrangers, musical directors behind these songs. Glad you're enjoying them. We've not forgotten them and are always super glad to see them perform.

Wale, your reaction to Ngayon at Kailanman. And that's without even knowing the lyrics. I was translating it in my head as Mr. Valdez sang and they were beautiful. You two if there's any filipino songs you couldn't find translations for, i'd be happy to do it for you. It give's me a reason to delve into parts of my culture that I take for granted. The one for Ngayon and Kailanman translation definitely can be improved.

No one's going to talk about Sir Ebe Dancel - one of the greatest OPM songwriters.

Thank you for your commentaries and its true that is why many filipino singers are of todays generation...love you guys!!!

you two are very talented! you deserve your talents to be recognized in the music world!

Please do Wency Cornejo - “Mangarap ka” also live on Wish Bus. An OPM Legend too!

Good for you guys for listening to a Filipino music without understanding the lyrics although the lyrics of old OPM are very good and inspiring. 👍👍👍

I think this podcast is one of the most special you’ve done yet. Thank you so much. These songs have so much meaning.

So nostalgic. It feels so good and emotional listening to these songs.... Thanks so much Wale and Efra for all these reactions... Be blessed always...

FACT: The very last song played by Noel Cabangon, when heard by a Filipino, will result to an immediate change of mood and water in the eyes. That song is synonymous to the essence of nostalgia for the entire nation. 🙂

I thank God for bringing you two and your channel to my life! Your intelligent and sometimes animated discussions on music in general, Philippine music and artists in particular and about life itself is so enriching and thought provoking. The love that you have for each other as family is so palpable and inspiring. This particular podcast made me realize how lucky we are nowadays that because of technology we are still able to listen to modern OPM classics. Each of this song evokes memories the sum of which is a major part of my entire human experience specially as a Filipino. Knowing you two and watching your RVs is one of the best things that this pandemic brought to my life! Maraming salamat (Thank you very much)! Keep safe and stay blessed.

Kuh Ledesma, who chose a singing career over nursing, became a popular diva in Philippine music. Her voice and the way she sang was classy. A very young schoolgirl named Lea Salonga sang with Kuh onstage. You might want to react to it, too.