“It’s always been a dream of mine to record our songs live, because we’re always rearranging songs as a band, and I think there’s something special that gets captured when the we play live together. My producers and collaborators did such a great job of making you feel like you’re at the gig. You can feel the power of the kick drum and the bass, and then have guitars blasting in your ear — in a pleasant way, of course.” ~Barbie Almalbis, Filipino singer-songwriter
With the official release of her Tower Sessions Live album under Sony Music Entertainment and a reunion concert with her iconic bands Hungry Young Poets and Barbie's Cradle, Filipino singer-songwriter Barbie Almalbis marks a significant musical milestone.
As a woman who successfully navigated the realm of Pinoy rock with emotionally resonant songwriting and artistic independence, both celebrations commemorate her 25th anniversary in the local music scene.
Presenting a new arrangement of her old and new songs, Barbie Almalbis’ Greatest Hits live album was produced by Eric and Carlo Perlas of Tower of Doom, recorded by Kyle Cayton, and mixed/mastered by Simon Durias. It will also feature career-defining hits such as “Firewoman,” “Torpe,” “Tabing Ilog,” “The Dance,” “Goodnight,” and “Just A Smile,” along with fairly new tracks: “Days Are Long,” “Silaw,” “Tigre,” and “Kumpas,” the album’s carrier single.
Aside from
the release of Tower Sessions Live on digital platforms, Barbie Almalbis is set
to headline her 25th Anniversary concert at 123 Block, Mandala Park
on March 11 (Saturday), from 2pm onwards. Celebrating the impact of her music
as a guide to many people’s journey in life, the show will reunite her with
former bandmates in Hungry Young Poets and Barbie’s Cradle.
Aptly
titled Firewoman:25 Years of Barbie Almalbis, the mini-music fest
will also feature sets by some of the country’s finest acts, including
Sandwich, Gab Alipe of Urbandub, Clara Benin, I Belong To The Zoo, Kai del Rio,
and Bird.
Reflecting
on her career as an artist, Almalbis expressed gratitude to her fans who have
been supportive of her endeavors through the years. “I didn’t have so many
plans growing up, but always just dreamt of playing music. I’m so grateful that
I get to do this and share the experience with others too. I’m always touched
by the support of my fans and friends, and really humbled and encouraged by
their words and stories about how these songs have also become part of their
journey.”
Barbie
Almalbis’ Tower Sessions Live is now available on all digital platforms
worldwide under Sony Music Entertainment.
Tickets to
her upcoming concert, Firewoman:25 Years of Barbie Almalbis are available for
purchase via TicketMelon. The event is presented by GNN
Entertainment Productions, in partnership with Sony Music Entertainment,
Backspacer Records, JB Music, Nova Wellness Store, D&D, Smirnoff Mule, and 123 Block.
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