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FEATURE| An Outlet of Misery; Music
FEATURE| An Outlet of Misery; Music
by: Micah Theresa Pidlaoan
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Do you ever feel like sitting in the corner of a room and suddenly a melody popped up in your mind and just continuously humming in your head? And the thing you would do is to voice out that melody, pick up your guitar and pen, and start making a song.
Jessie John C. Bautista, known as JJ Bautista, is one of those kinds of people. He is a 19-year-old 1st-year college student and taking a Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in English.
His love for music started in seventh grade when his teacher told them to share their talents in front of their class. He left with no choice, so he tried to sing. His teacher and classmates saw his potential in singing.
From that moment, he started to have a passion for music. Since then, he also began to play instruments like guitar and piano, mix music, and write songs.
JJ, a singer-songwriter, had released two singles on Spotify. His first released song was “Nahuhulog sayo” he said that this song was dedicated to someone.
“Tungkol ito sa kaibigan ko na nagkaroon ako ng feelings para sakanya, natatakot akong aminin sakanya ‘yung nararamdaman ko kasi if ever na ireject niya ako is masisiira yung friendship naming which is very important to me.” he said that he need to take the risk, he expressed his true feelings towards his best friend and turned it into a song.
No doubt that some days we feel empty about life and everything.
Do wanna be motivated? I suggest you listen to the song "Ituloy mo 'yan," JJ's second released song.
This song caught many people's attention, and many were touched and related to this song.
this is one of the lines/ lyrics of this song.
It turned out great that this song was nominated on Spotify “sobrang nakakaproud sa feeling na yung gawa mo, nakapasok sa playlist ng spotify” he said.
His music made a significant impact on many people who need the motivation to pursue the things they want to achieve. He is a musician and student at the same time.
JJ doesn't have any worries like having conflicts in his studies and with music.
He said that he could smoothly manage it both, and whenever he feels stressed in his studies, he needs a little break to play music to make him feel relaxed and clear his mind.
It is his way to meditate and restart his mind to study and do his school works. Music makes him make things more manageable.
JJ also stated that he will choose to be a musician if he succeeds in the music industry. Still, if not, he said that It will always be okay, and he will continue to be an educator.
JJ enjoys listening to OPM music, and some of his favorite musicians include Ben&Ben, Arthur Nery, Munimuni, and Ed Sheeran. For him, music had helped him from depression way back when he was left with no choice.
When he and his ex broke up, he made music as avoidance or distraction to help him move on. He also stated that all his emotions were expressed in music.
JJ also gives some advice to people who are just starting to build and create their music and also to all aspiring musicians like him.
“Maging confident lang sila sa talent nila kasi sakanila yuin,binigay sakanila ‘yun kaya kailangan nilang I-express or I-share sa iba”.
He also said that don't be afraid to take risks, and the most important thing is you should always trust yourself that you can make it, never doubt yourself.
And now let’s have a sneak peek to his next song to be released. “Malapit ng matapos, hindi gaano ka instrumental, acoustic parang chill lang. Fewer instruments," he said.
It is like soon we'll hear a chill vibe song from JJ. Suppose you haven't listened to his music and songs.
In that case, you can visit his youtube channel @ JJ Bautista, and you can also stream “Nahuhulog Sa'yo” and “Ituloy mo 'yan” on Spotify.
JJ is genuinely a brilliant musician who can inspire and motivate people with his music. Let's support his music and happy streaming, Flames!
