Moonstar88 presents a fresh, inspired take of legendary APO Hiking Society’s “Tuloy Na Tuloy Pa Rin Ang Pasko.”
The Moonstar88 rendition is a slow-paced version of APO’s upbeat original Christmas carol. It is laced with a sentimental touch, reeking of nostalgia, calling to mind pre-pandemic Christmas celebrations. At the same time, there is
reassurance that behind every cloud lies a silver lining.
The Filipino indie rock band has made the song their own by playing at a reduced tempo, turning it into some sort of ballad. The mood is calm and laidback, somehow mellow but far from becoming melancholic.
The holiday track invites listeners to slow down and relish the season, a gentle reminder that no matter what happens, love shall always prevail and that Christmas lives in our hearts forever.
In this cover, the band sends a gentle reminder that happier, brighter days are yet to come no matter what.
Moonstar88 is an alternative pop rock band formed in Manila, Philippines. It has been one of the pillars of Original Pilipino Music (OPM) since its launch in February 1999. Kids of the 90s basically grew up with the music of Moonstar88, starting off with “Torete,” a track from their first album under Alpha Music Corporation.
Swoon with Moonstar88’s “Tuloy Na Tuloy Pa Rin Ang Pasko” out on various digital music platforms.
