| Pantayo | |
|---|---|
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| Studio album by | |
| Released | May 8, 2020 |
| Genre | Kulintang |
| Label | Telephone Explosion |
| Producer | alaska B |
Pantayo is the debut album by Canadian kulintang quintet Pantayo, released on May 8, 2020, on Toronto label Telephone Explosion. It was produced by alaska B of Yamantaka // Sonic Titan. [1] The album was one of ten nominated for the 2020 Polaris Music Prize. [2]
Style
Pantayo combines the kulintang music of the South Philippines with "western" genres such as synth-pop, hip-hop, [3] R&B, trip hop, and punk.
There is large diversity between the musical styles showcased on Pantayo. "Heto Na" ( Tagalog for "here we go") was inspired by the Original Pilipino Music scene of the 1970s. [1] "V V V (They Lie)" has a composition that the band compared to bubble tea. [4] "Taranta" (whose name, according to Kat Estacio, “means to panic or to feel frantic, as a mindless response") [5] features a rap-like vocal track, while "Bahala Na" ( Tagalog for "it's up to you") more relaxed, being compared to lovers rock. [6]
Critical reception
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |  
[3] |
| Exclaim! | 8/10 [7] |
| Pitchfork | 7.6/10 [8] |
Pantayo was ranked the 10th best album on Exclaim!'s 50 Best Albums of 2020 list. [9] AllMusic listed it as one of their "Favorite Latin & Global Albums" of the year. [10] Bandcamp named it their Album of the Day on May 18, 2020. [11]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Eclipse" | 4:08 |
| 2. | "Divine" | 3:47 |
| 3. | "Heto Na" | 4:15 |
| 4. | "Bronsé" | 2:36 |
| 5. | "V V V (They Lie)" | 3:11 |
| 6. | "Taranta" | 3:20 |
| 7. | "Kaingin" | 4:06 |
| 8. | "Bahala Na" | 2:36 |
| Total length: | 27:59 | |
Personnel
Musicians
- alaska B – drums
- Eirene Cloma – vocals, bass, keyboard
- Michelle Cruz – vocals, agong
- Joanna Delos Reyes – vocals, gandingan, sarunay
- Kat Estacio – vocals, kulintang, dabakan, programming
- Katrina Estacio – vocals, kulintang, sarunay
Production and engineering
- alaska B – additional programming, production, mixing engineer
- Jeff "Fedge" Elliot – mastering engineer
- Kohen Hammond – additional bass engineer
- Brendan Swanson – mix engineer
Artwork
- Pauline Despi – art direction
- Joyce Tai – logo design
References
- ^ a b "Pantayo shares new video for 'Heto Na' from upcoming self-titled debut album". Soundzine. 2020-03-25. Retrieved 2021-02-12.
- ^ Remy, Julie (2020-07-24). "Canada's diversity and mix of cultures reflected in top music prize – Part 2". Radio Canada International. Retrieved 2021-02-13.
- ^ a b Monger, Timothy. "Pantayo - Pantayo". AllMusic. Retrieved 2021-02-12.
- ^ Graves, Wren (2020-04-23). "Pantayo share new song "V V V (They Lie)": Stream". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved 2021-02-12.
- ^ Bottenberg, Rupert. "Pantayo: Kulintang connectors". PAN M 360. Retrieved 2021-02-13.
- ^ Deredyn, Stuart (2020-05-05). "5 things to know about Pantayo by Pantayo". Vancouver Sun. Retrieved 2021-02-13.
- ^ Chang, Rachel Evangelina. "Toronto Ensemble Pantayo Revolutionize the World of Filipino Percussion on Debut Album". Exclaim!. Retrieved 2021-02-12.
- ^ Mertens, Max. "Pantayo - Pantayo". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2021-02-12.
- ^ Exclaim! Staff (2020-12-02). "Exclaim!'s 50 Best Albums of 2020". Exclaim!. Retrieved 2021-02-12.
- ^ "Favorite Latin & Global Albums". AllMusic. Retrieved 2021-02-12.
- ^ Factora, James (2020-05-18). "Pantayo, "Pantayo"". Bandcamp Daily. Retrieved 2021-02-12.
- ^ "Pantayo, by Pantayo". Bandcamp. Retrieved 2021-02-12.
| Pantayo | |
|---|---|
|
| |
| Studio album by | |
| Released | May 8, 2020 |
| Genre | Kulintang |
| Label | Telephone Explosion |
| Producer | alaska B |
Pantayo is the debut album by Canadian kulintang quintet Pantayo, released on May 8, 2020, on Toronto label Telephone Explosion. It was produced by alaska B of Yamantaka // Sonic Titan. [1] The album was one of ten nominated for the 2020 Polaris Music Prize. [2]
Style
Pantayo combines the kulintang music of the South Philippines with "western" genres such as synth-pop, hip-hop, [3] R&B, trip hop, and punk.
There is large diversity between the musical styles showcased on Pantayo. "Heto Na" ( Tagalog for "here we go") was inspired by the Original Pilipino Music scene of the 1970s. [1] "V V V (They Lie)" has a composition that the band compared to bubble tea. [4] "Taranta" (whose name, according to Kat Estacio, “means to panic or to feel frantic, as a mindless response") [5] features a rap-like vocal track, while "Bahala Na" ( Tagalog for "it's up to you") more relaxed, being compared to lovers rock. [6]
Critical reception
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |
[3] |
| Exclaim! | 8/10 [7] |
| Pitchfork | 7.6/10 [8] |
Pantayo was ranked the 10th best album on Exclaim!'s 50 Best Albums of 2020 list. [9] AllMusic listed it as one of their "Favorite Latin & Global Albums" of the year. [10] Bandcamp named it their Album of the Day on May 18, 2020. [11]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Eclipse" | 4:08 |
| 2. | "Divine" | 3:47 |
| 3. | "Heto Na" | 4:15 |
| 4. | "Bronsé" | 2:36 |
| 5. | "V V V (They Lie)" | 3:11 |
| 6. | "Taranta" | 3:20 |
| 7. | "Kaingin" | 4:06 |
| 8. | "Bahala Na" | 2:36 |
| Total length: | 27:59 | |
Personnel
Musicians
- alaska B – drums
- Eirene Cloma – vocals, bass, keyboard
- Michelle Cruz – vocals, agong
- Joanna Delos Reyes – vocals, gandingan, sarunay
- Kat Estacio – vocals, kulintang, dabakan, programming
- Katrina Estacio – vocals, kulintang, sarunay
Production and engineering
- alaska B – additional programming, production, mixing engineer
- Jeff "Fedge" Elliot – mastering engineer
- Kohen Hammond – additional bass engineer
- Brendan Swanson – mix engineer
Artwork
- Pauline Despi – art direction
- Joyce Tai – logo design
References
- ^ a b "Pantayo shares new video for 'Heto Na' from upcoming self-titled debut album". Soundzine. 2020-03-25. Retrieved 2021-02-12.
- ^ Remy, Julie (2020-07-24). "Canada's diversity and mix of cultures reflected in top music prize – Part 2". Radio Canada International. Retrieved 2021-02-13.
- ^ a b Monger, Timothy. "Pantayo - Pantayo". AllMusic. Retrieved 2021-02-12.
- ^ Graves, Wren (2020-04-23). "Pantayo share new song "V V V (They Lie)": Stream". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved 2021-02-12.
- ^ Bottenberg, Rupert. "Pantayo: Kulintang connectors". PAN M 360. Retrieved 2021-02-13.
- ^ Deredyn, Stuart (2020-05-05). "5 things to know about Pantayo by Pantayo". Vancouver Sun. Retrieved 2021-02-13.
- ^ Chang, Rachel Evangelina. "Toronto Ensemble Pantayo Revolutionize the World of Filipino Percussion on Debut Album". Exclaim!. Retrieved 2021-02-12.
- ^ Mertens, Max. "Pantayo - Pantayo". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2021-02-12.
- ^ Exclaim! Staff (2020-12-02). "Exclaim!'s 50 Best Albums of 2020". Exclaim!. Retrieved 2021-02-12.
- ^ "Favorite Latin & Global Albums". AllMusic. Retrieved 2021-02-12.
- ^ Factora, James (2020-05-18). "Pantayo, "Pantayo"". Bandcamp Daily. Retrieved 2021-02-12.
- ^ "Pantayo, by Pantayo". Bandcamp. Retrieved 2021-02-12.