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ICMA Alliance Anniversary

Words of thanks

Greetings ICMA and fellow musicians.

We would like to share this (ginagmay lang) about the recent Iligan City Musicians Association (ICMA) Anniversary celebration.

On behalf of our band Tukar: Duyog sa Bayug, we would like to express our utmost and sincere gratitude to everyone who planned, organized, volunteered, and in one way or another supported and sacrificed their time and effort in helping make the event a great success.

Despite our busy schedules and although our band’s practice, rehearsal, and performance were all rolled into one, we really appreciated the opportunity, moral support, encouragements, and in welcoming us as new members.

“Music is a tool of varied expressions” – Olumati Isaiah.

We are hoping we can get more of this kind of event for musicians to express themselves, for we believe, this is what all musicians need, creating bridges and opening doors… unity is key.

“Every musician is a reflection of the path or paths he’s chosen.” –Onyemachi “Onye” Chuku

And this event somehow, in the words of Mr. “Onye” Chuku, is an opportune moment that can “give all of us a good sense of purpose, it gives a clear picture of the musical paths we took that not only helps define music for ourselves, but for us to get to know what it is that we truly want to do as a musician.”

This gathering can also “help define and help influence the way musicians relate with others/fellow artists for the best. And realizing, understanding, and appreciating the different musical path or paths we all took, and coming together as one in the name of our mutual passion, is the golden key to unity,” said Mr. “Onye” Chuku.1

We really appreciate the warm welcome and the opportunity.

Daghang salamat again ICMA Alliance and Congratulations on your anniversary celebration!

2024 ICMA Alliance Anniversary

Citation:

1. What Is Music To You; A Passion, Mission, Vocation Or Profession? https:// www(dot)hearandplay(dot)com/main/what-is-music-to-you-a-passion-mission-vocation-or-profession

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Tukar: Duyog sa Bayug

Tukar is a three-person Filipino Rock band based in Iligan City, Lanao del Norte, Philippines. This trio currently consists of lead vocalist/rhythm guitars-Tony boy, bass-Dansoy and drummer-Onadz (and is currently in search for a new member as lead guitarist). Formerly called Mitochondria, this musical ensemble originated from Bayug where members are mostly neighbors who grew up together. They started out as a 4-part band in 1996 as Dean’s List, started composing their own songs and playing cover songs also. The music group’s musical influences vary from rock, alternative, metal, reggae, ethnic/world beat, ballads, new wave and lots more. The band's genre is Alternative music and they do have a number of English and Tagalog original songs as well as VisPop, BisRock original compositions including Instrumentals. At present the musical group has around 100+ original compositions with tune and melody. In view of this Pandemic, the band has been composing and working on a number of their very own Covid-19 inspired original compositions for inspiration. Currently, they have completed their lineup for their proposed and concept double album of timely songs, an album they call “Pandemonium”. This Covid-19 inspired double album is composed of 10 original compositions for each album. They are currently working on a 3rd follow-up album (currently got 7 of 10 tracks) and continues to work on their songs, recording them and making amateur music videos.

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