In this first episode of the podcast, I talk about the mission of this project- to encourage listeners to engage with art in a conscious and ethical manner. I provide just a few of many examples of this, such as examining instances of cultural appropriation, like in the history of Detroit techno, the longstanding dilemma of separating the art from the artist, and lastly, I propose we acknowledge the labor and contributions of marginalized groups, like women, in the development of technology and electronic music. This ties into the broader idea that technology is not solely a tool of liberation, but one that can also enable oppression.

In the following segment, I provide context for the podcast, explaining that it is a final project for a Diversity of Music Technology course at the University of Michigan. I also share a bit of my personal story and motivation for undertaking this project.

Lastly, the episode features a musical piece, "Mariposas acuáticas," by Venezuelan electroacoustic composer Oksana Linde.

Special thanks to:
Earl Bae, Ronald Luke Jamieson, Lukas Armand Nepomuceno, Emelia Isabel Piane, Palmer N Stratton, Ayden Jacey Williams, Naomi Elisabeth Wolfe and Dr. Zeynep Özcan. 

Many of the ideas I've shared in this space were shaped by conversations I've had with them.

FNTR Episode 1 - Intro

Like a chiptune medley for a fictional game. Really tried hard to emulate Jake Kaufman but unlike many chiptune things it's in stereo and stuff. Definitely one of my best compositions though. Was thinking this would be the first track I release on Spotify but I can wait, still improve at mixing and everything, and kind of figure out what kind of music I want to establish that I make in the long run.

Chipped Away

Teksto: Joel C. Malabanan
Musika: Naeomie Ruth
Mix and mastered: Michael Angelo Reynales
Instrumentalist: Michael Angelo Reynales

Ako ay babaeng sadyang matapang
Kayang harapin ang buhay at kahirapan
Mga pagsubok ay lalabanan
Upang ang lahat, mapagtagumpayan

Ako ay babaeng sadyang matapang
Lalo sa mga hindi gumagalang
Sa karapatan ng kababaihan
Sa nang-aapi at lumalapastangan

Refrain:

Hindi ko nilalaro ang pag-ibig
Nais ko ay mundong walang ligalig
Sa pagmamahal ako’y laging tapat
Sa salita at gawa ay laging nag-iingat

Ako ay babaeng sadyang matapang
Ipinaglalaban ay Diyos at bayan
Talino ko’y alay sa kapwa
At sa asam na pagpapalaya

Babaeng Matapang

Bagong Tinig
Nilapatan ng musika, inareglo at inawit ni Dania Panuyas
Teksto ni Joel Costa M alabanan

Capo 6th Fret
Verse 1:
D D7
May punla ng bukas ang himig
Ng musikang 'di nadidinig
At naikubli na sa ating daigdig
Ng pananakop at panliligalig

Pre-chorus:
Em A
Mapamuksang ingay ng industriya
Ang nagwasak ng lupang minana;
Ang tinatangkang lunasan
Na katutubong kalinangan!

Chorus:
D A Em G
Kaya't damhin ang awit ng panawagan
Ng mga kadugo mong inagawan
Ng kalayaan at karapatan
Kaya't dinggin ang himig ng ating bayang
Patuloy na iningatan ang napakadalisay nating...
pagkakilanlan!

Verse 2:
Kung tutuusin, di na bago ang tinig
Ng mga nasa bundok at liblib;
Dati nang panawagan
Igalang ang kultura ng katutubo at Lumad

Bagong Tinig

battling a terrible cold and even worse jazz theory

Episode One

Down By The River

Down by the River

Little Me (ft. @Karnaboy) — Independent Release
Artwork by Yona // https://twitter.com/unluckyyona

Karnaboy and I wrote this song together, it's a song about childhood memories and the feeling of having lost our innocence.
We really hope you enjoy it.

Lyrics: https://genius.com/duumu-little-me-lyrics

Little Me - Single

dl/stream 🎂

Little Me (feat. Karnaboy)

Had the chance to see him play live and still he has a great voice and strong presence on stage. This Latin Soul tune initialy out in 1967 was recorded several times in different versions since then. Hope you will enjoy this revitalized "Ordinary Guy "

Free Download

Joe Bataan - Ordinary Guy (Afrofilipino)(FunkySounds Live Drums Edit)

Tambang

On Potok

A very, very easy mashup that I made last Saturday max 3-4 hours. There was like a 4 bpm difference and man those Exmilitary stems are a blessing, I pretty much muted the drums for most of it and it worked out. Made a couple automation adjustments to bring out the vocals when V's Theme got too thick, but other than that, it just worked together so well.

Planning to make an image for it, but my placeholder is a vector landscape I made for Digital Art class. Enjoy!

[9/7/20 UPDATE] I got the photoshop done. Took a bit of meticulousness but I think it's good and pretty funny if you played the game. Enjoy!

LudoWic - Disturbed Line (V's Theme)- Katana ZERO OST
Death Grips - Guillotine - Exmilitary

Guillotine Zero

I have more tracks than followers B)

Plug for my amateur piano MuseScore arrangements:
https://musescore.com/user/27364282

Guillotine Zero

luckyno.