Buwan-Buwan is a traditional Filipino game that enacts the lunar eclipse. Players draw a circle on the ground representing the moon, and must stay inside this circle. Meanwhile, one player acts as the "Bakunawa", the mythical giant sea serpent who would eat the moon: he may not enter the circle, but must touch another player who is inside it in order to switch places.

Buwan-Buwan has been all but forgotten by a generation of young, Filipino urbanites weaned on gadgets and mass media, but BuwanBuwan, a Pinoy beatmakers and electronic musicians collective, appropriate the concept of a game they in fact never played as children, transforming it into a framework for their perpetual creative exchanges, a take-off point for defining their identity as Filipino artists, and above all, a common ground where they can all play.

this first volume was hosted by @similarobjects. 

"I'm pretty amazed by the response of this challenge. all the submissions showcase different sides to what the beatmaking/laptop artist culture in our homeland is like. I really admire the texture and variety of expression exhibited in this mix and the fact that we are getting submissions from all over the country. makes me even forget the time when people used to ask if there was a beat scene in Manila coz somehow its pretty evident that it is alive and kicking and bubbling in its own lovely way. artists from different camps and crews alongside lone-wolves that just enjoy making beats without affiliation. its pretty surreal getting to peer into the minds of these people and having something bring us together every now and then for a little game of creation. cheers to everyone involved and to future challenges!"

guidelines:
140 BPM
must use the sample provided.

TRACKLIST:

0:00 - 2:45 - @washeremusic - CHIMACUMMM

2:55 - 4:30 - @BRANDONCUETO - CHIMACUMCHILLA

4:45 - 7:00 - @justo_fd

7:05 - 8:40 - @SIMILAROBJECTS

8:50 - 11:45 - @JLEVELUP - Crossroads of Different Dimensions

11:35 - 13:55 - @akira101694

14:15 - 16:15 - @ESCURI - Blk 7 Lot 3 Phase 4-E Golden City

16:20 - 18:05 - @ooh_mega - bakunawawalan ng dangal

18:10 - 21:00 - @Thisbeing. - i'm sorry marianne

21:30 - 24:30 - @PROMOTEVIOLENCE

24:40 -26:10 - @ay_n - reign

26:10 - end - @sxbprivate - angeltearz

art by @zomtendo


TO VOTE FOR THE WINNER PLS VISIT THIS PAGE AND VOTE :

https://www.facebook.com/events/1751417128410392/

BAKUNAWA VOL 1 : RAIN

Vol. 5 is hosted by Carlo James Maaliw aka JamesUssher who is one of the buwanbuwan collective members known for his extensive archive of music resources and widespread musical knowledge of various styles and genres. he is a connoisseur of sorts in the realms of online digging and data mining. 

This month's challenge takes notes from John Oswald as we play with the idea of "Plunderphonics". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plunderphonics

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BAKUNAWA Vol. 5 - "FROM TITO, WITH LOVE" PLUNDERPHONICS CHALLENGE

1. BOOKMARK THE "TITO CRATES" FOLDER PROVIDED HERE: 

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/wiy7dbpbuujkyge/AAB399ERiH6fXJQwUqUU9J_Ca?dl=0

2. WATCH OUT FOR CRATE DROPS (MORE SAMPLES) 

IN THE FOLLOWING DAYS WE WILL BE SLOWLY ADDING MORE SAMPLES TO THE FOLDER AS THE DAYS PROGRESS SO STAY TUNED TO SEE WHAT ADDITIONAL SAMPLES ARE ADDED AS WE INCH TOWARDS THE DEADLINE.

3. PARTICIPANTS MAY USE ANY BPM / TIME SIGNATURE

4. NO EXTERNAL SAMPLES ALLOWED

5. STRICTLY NO VST SYNTHS ALLOWED*
*MPC style workflows are allowed
*slicers/samplers (e.g. Slicex, EXS24) are allowed
*VST effects are allowed
*image synths / audio resynthesis (e.g. Harmor) is NOT allowed

6. THE NAME OF THE GAME IS SAMPLE MANIPULATION, SO CUT/SCRATCH/PITCH/STRETCH/DISTORT/EFFECT/MANGLE YOUR WAY THRU

7. EXTERNAL VOCALS ARE ALLOWED (ACAPELLAS / RECORDINGS)

8. KAYA MO YAN, IKAW PA ?

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VOTING ENDED JULY 31
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TRACKLIST:

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1) @aeolous_fd - Kamuning Get Me (00:20-02:41)
2) @justo_fd - Tito 3 (02:43-04:34)
3) @similarobjects - Cecilia (05:02-07:18)
4) @kinno_flo_waves - Prisma (07:50-11:05)
5) @izemakesbeats - 1YT3 (11:11-13:54)
6) @jlevelup - Marge's Nightmare at Terminal x Wazuki's Spirit (14:16-18:00)
7) Alan Walker - Faded (@triwizmatic Remix) (18:15-21:40)
8) @deadbobbytravis - Tito Hits (22:05-24:19)
9) @serro - Tito Ng Ina Mo (24:19-27:40)
10) @ay_n - TITAZ3 (27:43-31:38)
11) @izemakesbeats - Noon Time Show Dance Number (31:53-33:39)
12) @jamesussher - Hotline Manila (ft. T-Pain) (33:49-37:40)
13) @gachapon - Simoy (37:40-42:33) 

CAST YOUR VOTE HERE IN THE LINK :

https://www.facebook.com/events/304354986568294/permalink/314165212253938/

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HOST NOTES

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I'd like to thank everybody that pushed through with this challenge, It has been an exciting and arduous task to be hosting this month's Bakunawa. I also understood just how tricky this month's set of rules are and I myself took so long into producing my entry -- but hearing everybody's stab at it reinforces my support for local artists/beatmakers.

This challenge was born out of a personal venture into the history and DNA of Filipino music: its unheard intricacies, attitudes and sensibilities -- a concept timely especially in the neverending cynicism towards movements in our own backyard. I once rambled about the lack of a remix culture in the local industry (both film and music) and how opening up more could be an avenue to an entirely new set of creatives and creations. Simply put, wouldn't it be nice to sample local too?

Now, as to why I chose plunderphonics as the format, there really is no deeper meaning to it besides prodding everybody to up the ante. I'm pretty sure I'm not the only one that had headaches combining samples together.

This mix is dedicated to everybody in the local scene: from all schools new and old, out of school and the schooled, the nostalgics, the movers and shakers, boundary-pushers and the sound-trolls, the fans and the cynics, the crate-diggers and the digital pilferers, etc etc

(I honestly wish I could say more things in a much more convincing way)

I hope you guys enjoy this mix!

Bakunawa Vol. 5 : "From Tito, with Love"

Vol. 6 is hosted by Kinno_Flo aka Daniel Natividad, notable as an axeman for various rock outfits -- and his aforementioned ambient/electro solo project further represents his versatility as a musician and a producer.

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BAKUNAWA Vol. 6 - "Metro Shock" Electro/Complextro CHALLENGE

1. Samples will be provided as additional help only. Check the sample pack here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B_aUX_qURnhMSkZ4UE9iejg1V3c

2. You can use your own samples and synths for creating your tracks.

3. Strictly Constrained in a 125 BPM TEMPO. 

4. Tracks are not constrained to any key.

5. EXTERNAL VOCALS ARE ALLOWED (ACAPELLAS / RECORDINGS)

6. Samples can range from anything that you'd wish to put as long as the genre is COMPLEXTRO/ELECTRO.

*SEND YOUR ENTRIES' PRIVATE LINK ON THE OFFICIAL BAKUNAWA SOUNDCLOUD AS A PRIVATE MESSAGE:
https://soundcloud.com/buwanbuwanbakunawa

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TRACKLIST:
1) [00:00 - 03:12] @jphxll - Eagle Nebula
2)[03:12 - 06:32] @nightsofrizal - Keep Moving
3)[06:32 - 10:32] @backyardbandits - Orange Tesla
4)[10:37 - 15:14] Astronaut - Rain (@kinno_flo_waves Remix)
5)[15:15 - 19:55] @denkun-517 - Rinnegato
6)[19:55 - 24:31] Easy Tech - I'm The Sexy Girl (@jamesussher Remix)
7)[24:31 - 25:40] @spaaawn - Metro Manila 230 - 420
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HOST NOTES

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"For this challenge, contestants will be tested on the field of creating an ELECTRO/COMPLEXTRO track. 
A single sample pack containing essential components for creating a complextro track will be provided however, the contestants will not be restricted from using their own libraries and synths. 

This challenge is created to allow further exploration for producers in creating tracks that have constant synth and bass changes and practice the use of other producing techniques such as the implementation of heavy sidechaining and very tight compression. It also allows the further exploration for new and unique ways or points of view on producing electronic music. 

The rules provided are very lenient when it comes to restrictions with the use of samples and synths, so if you are not familiar with the genre, you can use your own material and enjoy exploring a new genre or electronic music,"

- Kinno_Flo

Bakunawa Vol. 6 : METRO SHOCK

Vol. 7 is hosted by Migi de Belen aka Nights of Rizal.

help us determine the winner:
https://www.facebook.com/events/633696623486441/permalink/633715130151257/

[TRACKLIST]

[00:00] Backyard Bandits - Davao Dance Squad
[02:37] justo - i have style
[06:31] ize - jetski (Dj Irog Remix)
[09:53] owle - du30 obosen pa30
[11:50] similarobjects aka DJ Kulero - Putangina Ka Umuwi Ka Na

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Bakunawa Vol. 7: Rodrigo Duterte's Summer Budots Party

PARAMETERS

[1] Strictly 140bpm four on the floor beats
[2] Tracks must contain any vocal sample of Rodrigo Duterte
[3] Must contain tropical instruments (e.g. steel pan, kalimba, nylon guitars)
[4] Sampling is allowed
[5] VST synths are allowed
[6] External Vocals are allowed
[7] No sample pack provided
[8] Tempo is 140bpm
[9] Genre is mainly but not limited to electronic dance music

*SEND YOUR ENTRIES' PRIVATE LINK ON THE OFFICIAL BAKUNAWA SOUNDCLOUD AS A PRIVATE MESSAGE:
https://soundcloud.com/buwanbuwanbakunawa

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BAKUNAWA MONTHLY BEAT CYPHERS 
(THINK IRON CHEF FOR BEAT MAKERS)

SUBMISSION MECHANICS:

I. WE RELEASE SAMPLE/S (SECRET INGREDIENT) + RESTRICTIONS OR RULES

II. EVERYONE IS INVITED AND WELCOME TO JOIN OR SUBMIT A COMPOSITION A BEAT OR A PIECE BASED ON THE GIVEN RULE BEFORE THE DEADLINE.

III. SEND US YOUR ENTRIES ON SOUNDCLOUD THRU A PRIVATE LINK WITH A DOWNLOAD BUTTON (WAV FORMAT & MASTERED)

IV. AFTER WE’VE COLLECTED ALL ENTRIES WE PUT UP A PUBLIC POLL ON WHO IS CROWNED BAKUNAWA (WINNER) FOR THE MONTH

V. WINNER GETS TO CHOOSE THE NEXT SAMPLE + MECHANICS (THE CRAZIER THE SAMPLE THE BETTER / TROLLS ARE ALSO WELCOME)

VI. CYCLE REPEATS EVERYONE GETS DOWN ON SOME MORE SAMPLE BASED FUN!

*failure to follow the guidelines means immediate disqualification

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"Budots is the closest thing Filipinos have to our own indigenous electronic dance music genre. Let's proudly own it because "Atin 'to, p're!""

Bakunawa Vol. 7: Rodrigo Duterte's Summer Budots Party

Vol. 8 is hosted by IZE!

help us determine the winner:

[TRACKLIST]

[1]   [00:24 - 03:21] @s_ntelmo - pipe dream
[2]   [03:38 - 09:15] Phoenix - 1901 (@headroommusicph Drive-Thru Mix)
[3]   [09:24 - 12:26] @mayonnaiseshounen - My Tears don't Fall in Dez Moines because of a Prophecy and I Miss You...
[4]   [12:49 - 19:13] Paramore - Misguided Ghosts (@l-u-z-e Chill Trap Flip)
[5]   [19:37 - 24:22] Papa Roach - Last Resort (@evoevolvermusic Remix)
[6]   [24:38 - 27:41] @spaaawn - Poison n Pills
[7]   [28:00 - 30:00] Dashboard Confessional - Hands Down (@similarobjects flip)
[8]   [30:14 - 33:05] Paramore - Crushcrushcrush (@denkun-517 Star-Crushed Dreams Mix)
[9]   [33:48 - 38:32] Paramore - The Only Exception (@jphxll Flip)

Bakunawa Vol. 8: April Fools of Love

BAKUNAWA QUARANTINE EDITION

In light of the recent COVID-19 madness, we here at BuwanBuwan Collective urge everyone to employ basic protective measures to defend ourselves from contracting the virus. One way to do so is by washing our hands properly. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, proper hand washing must be at least 20 seconds long (CDC, 2019). It is suggested to hum the tune of “Happy Birthday” twice, but what if you could listen to a beat instead?

BAKUNAWA: 20 SECOND BEATS TO WASH YOUR HANDS TO

Rules:
1. BPM must be 48/96/192.
2. Beat must be exactly 20 seconds long.
3. No genre specifications, required samples, etc. Go crazy!

Send your final beats to: buwanbuwan.beatchallenge@gmail.com. Each participant can send a maximum of three (3) submissions. Submissions should be labeled as: ArtistName_Title_SubmissionNo. Deadline is March 25, 2020.

Here is a link to an online document containing a brief + additional resources on COVID-19: https://docs.google.com/…/17_Ens3rOaaFrZWQnpagykdnwDq…/edit… and another link to an excel sheet with information on how to help during the crisis: https://docs.google.com/…/1mIY9cAz1d0GVuaFGH3Rgxcj8JW…/edit….

Happy beatmaking! Ingat everyone and remember to do your best to stay healthy and properly informed. 🙂

Kudyo - Linger

Escuri - Purification

RawMF - WashYoAss

Pinkman - Timezone

Pinkman - Sea Salt Ice Cream

Pinkman - I Wish I Can Surf

Jojo Sibal - Hum

HIRAYAMA - Not Safe For Wirus (NSFW)

AHJU$$I - Crunch

BAKUNAWA MUTATED MONTHLY BEAT CYPHERS 

MECHANICS:

1. WE RELEASE SAMPLE/S (SECRET INGREDIENT) + RESTRICTIONS OR RULES 

2. EVERYONE IS INVITED AND WELCOME TO JOIN OR SUBMIT A COMPOSITION A BEAT OR A PIECE BASED ON THE GIVEN RULE BEFORE THE DEADLINE.

3. SEND US YOUR ENTRIES ON THE BAKUNAWA SOUNDCLOUD https://soundcloud.com/buwanbuwanbakunawa VIA A PRIVATE LINK WITH A DOWNLOAD BUTTON (WAV FORMAT & MASTERED)

4. AFTER WE’VE COLLECTED ALL ENTRIES WE PUT UP A MIX ALONG WITH A PUBLIC POLL THEN PEOPLE GET TO VOTE WHO IS CROWNED BAKUNAWA (WINNER) FOR THE MONTH.

5. WINNER GETS TO CHOOSE THE NEXT SAMPLE + MECHANICS (THE CRAZIER THE SAMPLE THE BETTER / TROLLS ARE ALSO WELCOME)

6. CYCLE REPEATS EVERYONE GETS DOWN ON SOME MORE SAMPLE BASED FUN!

EVERYONE AND ANYONE IS WELCOME TO JOIN!


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