“The symbolic repetition of the painting deepens the narrative and signifies the theme. Working with Chelsea was a breeze. She was a natural behind the lens and a jolly individual. A true beauty queen, both inside and out. Our team and label did a couple of inquiries, and the stars aligned. “We are grateful that the National Museum of Fine Arts decided to partner with us with this project. Reaching this quarter-century milestone feels like a dream come true, and it’s a testament to the incredible community that surrounds us. Each chord we strummed, each lyric we penned, and every note we sang has been made richer by your enthusiasm and love. You’ve been with us through the highs and lows. From our beginnings as truggling artists, to our rise to fame, the heartaches of disbanding and a decade of quiet moments, the reformation and new releases. We couldn’t have done it without you. We normally play short sets on the big stage all over the country, leaving out most of our catalog in favor of more popular ones. For this concert, we want to bring to the big stage and perform live, if not all, a majority of songs from our past 4 albums. Expect us to perform and tell our story for over 3 hours!” ~Clem Castro, the Lead Vocalist and Guitarist of Seminal Alternative Rock Outfit, Orange & Lemons
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The award-winning Filipino band will also
be staging their 25th anniversary concert next month, featuring
rarities and hits from their four-album catalog
Filipino alternative pop outfit Orange & Lemons has finally dropped the iconic music video of “La Bulaqueña,” featuring fellow Bulakenya and Miss Universe Philippines 2024 Chelsea Manalo.
Conceptualized and directed by constant collaborators Everywhere We Shoot, the MV showcases the parallel storylines of O&L and Manalo and how they were deeply connected together by a turn-of-the-century portraiture called Una Bulaqueña in terms of geographic affinity and influence.
The said masterpiece, which was helmed by Juan Luna y Novicio, carries an unassuming naturalness that depicts a Filipina from an elite countryside background, one who is assumed to be from Bulacan.
An unexpected collaboration
Chelsea Manalo's team used "La Bulaqueña" as background music for one of her concept photography, mimicking the subject of the Juan Luna painting. The posts from her team and fans eventually went viral on TikTok and other social media platforms, prompting the band to revive the idea of filming the song's visual narrative, with Chelsea filling in the gaps.
Aside from Manalo, the Moonlane Gardens act worked with the National Museum of Fine Arts to make their vision a reality. As the first band to film a music video inside the museum, O&L were able to realize a dream project by combining music, culture, arts, architecture, and pageantry in a modern setting and theme.
25th anniversary concert
In addition to the release of "La Bulaqueña" MV, Orange & Lemons recently announced their upcoming heafline show, aptly titled "Now & Then: Orange & Lemons 25th Anniversary Concert," happening on October 18, 2024, starting at 7 p.m. onwards. at the Metrotent Convention Centre in Pasig City.
The event aims to celebrate the band's incredible journey from indie beginnings (Love in the Land of Rubber Shoes and Dirty Ice Cream) to mainstream success (Strike Whilst the Iron Is Hot), from psychedelic era (Moonlane Gardens) to Tagalog-flavored pivot (La Bulaqueña), all leading up to a discography that exudes daring intimacy and ambition.
In an open letter posted two weeks ago, O&L expressed their heartfelt gratitude for the fans' unwavering support and enthusiasm for their music.
For this game-changing concert, the Lihim act also promises a diverse selection of songs from their wide-spanning discography that define different eras and stages of their career.
Aside from the main show, fans can also access the Meet and Greet segment of the concert, where they not only get a chance to interact and shake hands with the band, but also experience a special set featuring songs and covers that didn’t make it to the final cut of the 3-hour set.
"NOW AND
THEN" 25th Anniversary Concert is produced by Orange
& Lemons and Lilystars Records, in cooperation with GNN
Entertainment Productions. This event is sponsored by JB Music, Marco
Polo Hotel, David's Salon, Fisherman's Friend, Suit It Up
Manila, Unknown13 Pub, and Welcome Home Café.
Tickets are available at https://orangeandlemons.helixpay.ph with
the following tiers:
General Admission (PHP 2,000)
- access to the concert
VIP (PHP 2,500) – access to
the VIP section and access to the Meet and Greet
SVIP (PHP 3,500): access to
the VIP section, access to the soundcheck and the Meet and Greet, and
limited-edition merchandise
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