The Filipino hitmaker channels ’80s
synth-pop with brooding themes and modern R&B textures
Following the chart-topping success of “Muli”
and the release of its viral
music video starring ABS-CBN stars Francine Diaz and Seth
Fedelin, Ace Banzuelo returns with another potential hit that is
guaranteed to whet the appetite of music fans across the country.
Released under Sony Music Philippines, the Filipino recording artist’s new single “Walang Himala” carries the inherent weight of dealing with a partner’s betrayal. The melancholic synth-pop track serves as antithesis to Banzuelo’s earlier song Himala: a sad little tune that reduces listeners to a pool of misery, written as if he hibernated for months in his own mancave— devoid of light, and completely immersed in the grieving process.
“Walang
Himala’s emphasis on betrayal can be interpreted in multiple ways,” shares
the Laguna-based singer-songwriter and producer. “It’s not afraid to embrace a
darker, more lamenting turn. Coming from ‘Muli,’ this particular track reeks of
angst and frustration in the most human way possible. Some people have
experienced it at some point in our lives. It’s my way of comforting them as a
songwriter/musician.”
Channeling ‘80s synth-pop with modern R&B
textures and brooding themes, Banzuelo reflects on loss and loneliness with a
more matured perspective. Sonically speaking, “Walang Himala” retains his
signature glossy synth production on top of a playful storytelling that
connects his past and present releases. “My music provides a strong multiple
set of stories, and this new track follows the storyline of Himala,” the
Muli hitmaker points out.
According to the young multi-hyphenate, the
most memorable moment for him during the recording process is coming up with
the introduction and a first verse. The line “ang hirap,” which means,
“it’s difficult” really stuck with him; hence, playing around with it as part
of the song’s main hook. “Another memorable moment was coming up with the
chorus because I didn’t have to revise it. I knew it had to be those words: Walang
himala, mali ako pala (translation: There’s no miracle; it’s my fault),”
shares Banzuelo, putting more context to the lyrics’ poignant rough spot.
“Walang Himala” is written, produced, mixed, and mastered by
Ace Banzuelo himself. The song is out now on all digital music platforms
worldwide via Sony Music Philippines.
Listen here: http://lnk.to/AB-WalangHimala
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