The heart-warming ballad serves as his first official single as a signed artist under Sony Music Philippines
Filipino
singer-songwriter EJ De Perio defies the concept of perpetuity on “Panandalian,” his first official
single under Sony Music Philippines.
Brimming
with laid-back, acoustic guitars and minimal instrumentation, the heartfelt
ballad asserts his sentiment that despite the uncertainty of the future, there
will always be that one person who is willing to stick out with you through
thick and thin.
“I wrote Panandalian out of the realization that nothing’s gonna last forever, and everything must come to an end,” says the talented newcomer. “The song is about preparing yourself for the inevitable change, and making sure to protect that one person who is willing to keep things the same way—even if everything around you is constantly evolving.”
The
stripped-down track is produced by fellow singer-songwriter Migz Haleco, who
honed EJ De Perio’s folk-pop sound with mellow sensibilities.
“I’m
really glad that Migz helped me find the sound that fits my vision,” De Perio
shares. “With Migz, it’s always a collaborative process. I provide input, and
he executes it well.”
The
release of “Panandalian” comes with a poignant music video
helmed by young filmmaker Ivan Pasia. The MV, which stars young actor Francis
Magundayao, conveys the message of the song with riveting earnestness, keenly
aware of its commitment to power through despite life taking us on a bumpy
ride.
A few
months ago, EJ De Perio teased the streaming public with “BUNTONG HININGA” under
WATERWALK Records. The guitar-pop ballad documents a conversation between him
and God in one of his dreams. He also recently signed with Sony Music
Philippines, and is planning to release thematically binding songs about
“unspoken emotions.”
“I’ve
been an independent singer-songwriter for 5 years and I didn’t see this coming,”
De Perio shares in a statement. “I’m just glad that the Sony Music Philippines really
believed in what I do and what I write. In return, I’m determined to use my
platform to inspire more people through music. This is a gift that I hope to
continue doing for more years to come.”
EJ De Perio’s “Panandalian” is out now on all digital music platforms worldwide via Sony Music Philippines. Watch the music video here.
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