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By Kayla Mariz Jurado, Special to The Manila
Times
Radiosurfing, the debut album from Kenyo,
comprises of 12 songs, 11 of which were hits from 1980s. The first
track is an original composition of the band describing the whole
album and the songs, entitled “Radio” that explains the reason
why a revival of songs were made.
Two songs by Florante were transformed into a
medley, the chorus of “Handog” incorporated at the last part of
the song “Sana.” It became the precedent of the Radiosurfing—the
integration of different hit songs in a new remake. There is also a
unique song entitled “HBK” which stands for, “Hello,”
“Boulevard” and “Knife.” It became a challenge for the band;
how to turn cheesy songs of the 1980s into modern hip songs.
Radiosurfing is a great way for youngsters to
appreciate the music of yesteryears. Vocalist Mcoy Fundales explains
that he wanted the people who recorded the songs first and the
composers like Florante and Rey Valera to be proud and delighted if
they would hear their songs in the radio with a different kind of
twist by Kenyo.
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