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Celebrating the anniversary of "Light of Day" today with the song that started Yolanda Moon.

The album turns 6 today. https://open.spotify.com/album/3FrfQv...

Smalltalk Live at 15D Studios

Remixed version of Leaving Soon by Yolanda Moon. 

Leaving Soon

Dream Log: Light of Day

Did it really happen or am I just getting crazier than the other guy,
demons scratched my door post,
The ceiling detached,
I was ready to unplug, and meet my maker
But the 2 angels held me down,
Reassuring that all is well, all is well
And I am alive?

Zappa spoke to me,
I was afraid,
blurted my mistakes 
Or the ones I'm tried for death,
I lost everything in a night
Aww just like a bet meant to lose
A not so anonymous tip

By the time the my death  prosed,
the sun rose, sliced me the light of day
all the melted brains through the light of day,
is it on, is it on, is it on?
is it on? is it on?

I never knew that you would change my life, in such a horrible way,
If I had known would I ever really start, really stop, really start?
Somebody gave me a new tip,
to live my life for myself not for the regret,
live my life, for myself,
its so hard to do, its hard to do,

but, i’ve seen the light of day,
the light of day,
the light of day,
and i’ll preach the light of day,
the light of day, the light of day


Light Of Day

it's been while guys, was recently selected along with 14 sound engineers to participate in a week long seminar in France with the legendary Al Schmitt (Steely Dan, Frank Sinatra, Paul McCartney etc..) and learned so much! I decided to remix most of the Yolanda Moon songs in the album Light of Day for the months to come so do watch out. In the meantime, enjoy this version with a direct 100 copies link to the highest quality of Light of Day pt. 1. Enjoy!

Light of Day

Light of Day part.1 (late 2016 mix)

Fixing It (2017 Instrumental)

Yolanda Moon's 1st 2019 single.

Lyrics:

Verse 1:
O nandito na tayo,
magkakasamang nagtipon tipon,
alam niyo naman kung sinong dahilan
kahit papaano siya'y nagpaalam ng tahimik,

Prechorus;

magisa, pumikit dahan dahang mata,
walang hapdi sa lumang mundo,
naitawid, kaluluwang, sumaklay sayo,
nang di umano'y, siya sumama sa diyos,

Chorus:

At di niya masabi, kasalukuyan, 
sanhi ng naipon na nakaraan,
sana'y di malimot, papuntang daan saiyo.

Chorus 2:
Pag to'y lumipas na,
wag makalimot,
pag to'y lumipas na,
langit aabot

YoMo - Lipas

73 from Yolanda Moon demos '12
music by: Kyle Quismundo and Cholo Hermosa
Terno Recordings
Philippines 2012

73 (demo)

Postcard

1st track of a 3-track demo compilation produced by Kyle Quismundo and Ling Lava. 
class of MADEPRO College of St. Benilde S.Y. 2011-2012


Path

This version of "Fixing It" was inspired by the production of the late Random Access Memory by Daft Punk. We had a different version in the "Light of Day" album.

Fixing It (r.a.m. remix)

"It’s impossible not to be moved by Yolanda Moon’s tribute to bidding goodbye on “Better,” especially when it questions the consequences of burying old memories, but takes the leap anyway to overcome the fear of being stuck in a routine or rut. The lyrics inhabit uncertainty at the mercy of self-worth and happiness, but it also packs contemplation as it navigates on what truly matters at this point: the change of scenery or the person you’ll leave behind? “This club of friends remember them for us / when this world ends for the lonely hearts,” Cholo Hermosa sings over trip-hop beats and minimal synths, his words no longer hesitant, but the tone still filled with somber hues. “Better” revels in the beauty of not knowing what comes after a very important decision. There’s no turning back once you’ve picked sides."
-Mc Galang and Ian Urrutia 
https://therestisnoiseph.com/new-music-we-love-15/

Lyrics:

And I just wanna know,
If things can get better this way, 
And I just wanna know,
If it was just better this way,
I know we tried we tried, 
to give it all we had, 
we did our best,
by not talking at last,
once I bury all the memories,
I can breathe,
this club of friends,
remember them for us,
when this world ends,
for the lonely hearts,
thrashed our foes, 
Yeah once we did,
Without grief...
And I hope you remember the best parts, 
And I hope you, will be less angry,
One less enemy, infront of me,
I can see...

credits:
written and arranged by:
Cholo Hermosa

Programming and Keys:
Miggy Concepcion
Cholo Hermosa

Recording Engineer: 
Cholo Hermosa

Mix Engineer: 
Paolo Bermal
Cholo Hermosa

Mastering: 
Cholo Hermosa
15D Studios

management: 
Katrina Romero

artwork: 
Cholo Hermosa and Meg Valencia

Executive Producer:
 15D Studios 15D RECORDS

Better

May 11, 2013 Yomo Idea (vox draft)

Yolanda Moon is the brainchild of Cholo Hermosa, a talented Filipino musician, producer, and engineer. The project was created in 2012 to help Hermosa express and release his past through music. Yolanda Moon's sound combines electric production with influences from the 60s and 70s. The debut album, "Light of Day," showcases Hermosa's dedication and was written during his music school days, inspired by movie scores. Yolanda Moon has performed at international festivals and won the Yahoo! Awards' Emerging Band of The Year in 2016. Check out Yolanda Moon for an alternative musical adventure.

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