CITY OF SAN FERNANDO — Musicians from Pampanga joined Project Magiting: “Tugtugan Para sa Kalusugan,” an international fundraising project which is especially aimed in amplifying the call for people’s health and welfare amidst the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic.
Almost 50 musicians contributed to producing the song, representing the nationwide and worldwide participation of almost 200 musicians in the online fundraiser.
Musicians across the country and all-over the globe record song dedicated to brave health workers
The musical arrangement was a fusion of providing space to every musician so that they are uniquely heard throughout the song while creating a powerful impact when voices come together, united in chorus.
Kapampangan siblings – visual artist Kahlil Villareal created the artwork for the song release, while singers Boogs Villareal of the band “Pordalab” and Enka Villareal added their voices to the song.
Boogs also rendered a vocal part featuring an Aeta wisdom phrase from the Mag-antsi Tribe of Central Luzon.
Amidst the Covid-19 pandemic, the Kapampangan musicians as well as others in the Philippines responded with overwhelming unity for an initiative supporting the needs of communities, fellow musicians in need, and most especially frontline health workers.
Joining in the production of Magiting are Songwriter: Jaime Hernandez (Makati City), Arrangement and Sound Engineering: Karl Ramirez (Naga City), Music Consultant: Rey Abella (Manila), Original Song Artwork: Kahlil (Pampanga), Voices: Solong Aki (Makati City), Pats Loquinario (Mandaluyong City), Maria Ortua (Mandaluyong City), James Rabaino (Ilocos Sur), Aljohn Lamela (Australia), Janine Santos (Belgium), Rose Avisado (Quezon City), Kathrine Taopo (Bicol), Harry Tiu (Laguna), Rence Rapanot (Laguna), Arvy Rojas (Catanduanes), Mia Grace (Pasig City), Kebyo Feliciano (Canada), Drei Karingal (Canada), Lui Queano (Canada), Divino Rivera (Baguio City), Obi Hernandez (Taguig City), Stephanie Chance (Bulacan), Zelle (Sweden), Boogs Villareal (Pampanga), Enka Villareal (Pampanga), Gold Villar Lim (Mandaluyong City), Jennifer Faye Oro (Taguig City), Maryjane Alejo (Hongkong), Paolo Ay-ay (Tacloban), Paul Puti-an (Cavite), Lin Reoma (Baguio City), Lia Reoma (Baguio City), Karl Ramirez (Naga City), and Yvette Ramirez (Colombia).
Instrumentation: Domeng Molina (Quezon City), Nathan Abella (Manila), Enka Villareal (Pampanga), Bonglennon (Las Pinas City), Burn Belacho (Makati City), LJ Pasion (Quezon City), Kit Manlangit (Pasig City), Jerry Viola (Manila), Princess Ybanez (Quezon City), Boogs Villareal (Pampanga), Dyandi (Quezon City), Darrel Roberto (Australia), and Karl Ramirez (Naga City).
Magiting is an anthem for all those who continue to support the health workers through donations, volunteer performances, and coordinating music communities across the globe to participate in whatever way they can.
Producing the song within the framework of the current lockdown and restrictions to mobility, plus the physical distance of each and every participant was very challenging. But Musika Publiko was able to maximize technology and innovative music production techniques in putting MAGITING together.
