Nicole Laurel Asensio to Release Nostalgic and Vibrant "Poblacion" on October 16 and 17

-
We've all had our fair share of losses during this time of change. Some more serious than others, but we have all entered the new era with proportionate pieces of memories past. 

Imagine this: A drunken night from seems to be decades ago set to lighthearted big band notes. Such is Poblacion as sung by Nicole Laurel Asensio and Chito Miranda.

Descriptive lyrics usher in classic visuals. It is a tune that you could play to revisit and reimagine your wilder side without losing that much-needed relaxation that we all need.

It's always a pleasure to hear about the creative process of wonderous music, and learning about Poblacion was well worth every second. What started out as lyrics being repeated to guitar strums developed into a quirky narrative that adapted naturally to notes created by selected orchestra music.

The creation also evolved with wishing for stars to be part of the project. Nicole shot for them and got for what she wanted. Even if it initially appeared that the launch was dampened by a world situation, it actually just set the mood for a more timely release. As we have adjusted months into this pandemic, it would be great to breathe easy and set our ears and eyes on Poblacion.

Listen to Poblacion starting October 16 on Spotify and watch the launch on October 17 via Facebook Live.

As you witness Poblacion, make a wish, there's always a chance for it to come true.


Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Cinema Paradiso Al Fresco at MiraNila: A Concert and Outdoor Film Screening in Manila this February 2026

-
Image
Anyone searching for a unique February 2026 event in Manila will find something remarkable at MiraNila Heritage House . On February 5, 2026 , the historic 1929 home in Cubao opens its gates for Cinema Paradiso Al Fresco , a one-night blend of live music, heritage tours, and an outdoor film screening that feels crafted for those who want culture presented with intimacy and intention. Stepping into MiraNila already feels like entering a preserved chapter of Manila’s past. Guests begin the evening with a guided heritage house tour , moving through rooms that hold nearly a century of stories. This gentle immersion sets up the mood for the night, grounding visitors before the music and film unfold on the front lawn. The concert itself features two celebrated international artists. Violinist Alessio Benvenuti , widely recognized for his national and international impact, performs alongside pianist Mariel Ilusorio , an artist whose work has reached audiences across four continents. Their pro...
Read more

When a Voice Returns to What Was Always Ours

-
Image
There are nights that arrive quietly. They gather slowly. In the quiet recognition of something familiar. In the way a melody, once heard in childhood or in passing, finds its way back into the body. On May 14, 2026, at Gallery MiraNila in Quezon City, one of those evenings takes shape. This Manila concert brings together Arthur Espiritu’s first all kundiman program in an intimate heritage setting. Arthur Espiritu, internationally acclaimed Filipino American tenor, comes home to the kundiman. Presented by the MiraNila Heritage House and Library in partnership with Gallery MiraNila by The Blue Leaf, Mga Awit ng Pag Ibig at Kundiman is not simply a concert. It is a quiet restoration of something that has always belonged to us. The Kundiman, Remembered Before it was labeled, archived, or digitized, the kundiman was already alive. It lived in zarzuela stages, in handwritten scores, in radio broadcasts that reached homes across Manila and beyond. It carried longing in a way that felt distin...
Read more

MSO Concerto Competition Winners Take GSIS Theater on Oct 15

-
Image
Manila loves a good reveal. On Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 7:30 PM, the GSIS Theater becomes a listening room for possibility as the Manila Symphony Orchestra presents eleven young soloists from the 2025 MSO Concerto Competition. This is not just a winners’ night. It is a progress report on where our next generation is headed, with full orchestra as witness. Why this night counts The MSO Concerto Competition began in the 1960s and helped usher artists like Cecile Licad, Raul Sunico, Corazon Pineda-Kabayao, and Cecilia Basilio-Roxas into the national conversation. Revived this year as MSO warms up for its centennial in 2026, the search drew 48 entrants from around the country and distilled them to 11 soloists. Executive director and associate conductor Jeffrey Solares will be on the podium, shaping each debut with the band that has scored so many chapters of our music history. Who you will hear Level A (12 and below) Eliana Jimenez Mariano, 10 Mendelssohn Violin Concerto in E mino...
Read more