Note: this is a write-up by an officemate that was posted in the company online newsletter where I also posted “I complete me” and “on pre-emptive messages…” under the nom de plume, Lola.
Writers are like songs. On the extreme, they are either the happy discordant nature of Franz Ferdinand or the infinite sadness of Mochiba.
Kira and Lola sound like Seattle’s Grunge Bands. They are introspective and deep. But as compelling and proficient as they can become, they are also bleak and cynical. Seattle ushered the grunge sound of the 90’s, giving birth to Alice in Chains, Nirvana, Pearl Jam and Stone Temple Pilots. Seattle is the physiological choice as the birthplace of grunge primarily because of the weather. It is perpetually raining and the atmosphere is very gloomy.
Meanwhile we have Rizal, Yuri, Ely, etc. They are our present novelty songs. If you are familiar with Lito Camo and other pop songs of recent, then you know what I mean. These songs are based on current tastes, relevant, radio-friendly and have the unmistakable mass-appeal.
Music genres naturally differ on topic as much as on how the music is played. Grunge music grinds and groans, hardly repeating chords. It focuses Inward; the self, the pain they are going through, the longing, loathing angst. Novelty pop sings about everyday life; noontime shows, telenovelas, baywalk happenings. The music aims for retention and singability for there is a single chord for the whole song.
Express Yourself is one big radio station catering to eclectic palettes. It’s fun tuning in to this station. The DJ is also kinda cool so it makes making songs that much more enjoyable. Me? I’m that Armenian band System of a Down. So, everybody chill and make your own music.
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