OPM Thursday Presents: BrisomÂ
By Bell Delco
"Is it pronounced bree-som?"
"No, it's bray-som."
Wondering why theyâre called Brisom? Brian Sombrero wrote a collection of songs about his travels; a personal recording project made just because he wanted to. The front man was from a band called âMenayaâ whoâs considered to have made an album (The Worst News) local underground music purists dub as âone of the best albums you have never heardâ. So when his new materials were liked so much, he was prompted to form a group. Â
Brisom was formed in 2013 with Brian on vocals and guitar, Terence Teves on guitars, Timothy Abbott on synth, beats, and programming, Jason Rondero on bass, Jeffrey Castro on drums, and MJ Dantes on synth and percussion. The band has since then played in gigs and festivals with their 80s inspired indie-electro-pop music. They have released an EP album in 2014 called âPerspectivesâ and a full-length album in 2016 called âLimerenceâ. They also have recently released an MV for their single, âSiglonâ, starring Andi Eigenmann.
But my favorite is their music video for the song âBalewalaâ, released in 2017â a genius piece of work! The MV is very much inspired by Black Mirrorâs San Junipero episode wherein two girls who are polar opposites meet at a bar. The song is about being in doubt of revealing your feelings with someoneâcontrasting to the music video where the characters pretty much showcased being fearless and being able to convey their affection for each other. Â The clarity of the lyrics, too, is impeccable and the melody, gosh, youâd have eargasm within 10 seconds of the intro. #Pride
So why donât give Brisom a listen? Believe me when I tell you that their lyrics will hit you in the feels, like this one:
May tapang bang ihayag ang gusto Kahit balewala muna Makikinig ba sa tinig ng puso o balewala, mababalewala?
Patutunayan ang damdaming ito oh mahirapan man bukas Masugatan masaktan mabigo Kakayanin ang lahat
Ikaw palagi laman ng isip Ngunit di mo alam Walang masisi kundi sarili Pagkat di mo alam
Top 5 recommended songs:
1.      Balewala
2.      Siglon
3.      Pride
4.      Muted In Color
5.      Bigkas
Folow them:
facebook.com/brisom
Twitter: @Brisomph
Instagram: @brisom
For bookings, contact their manager Trix Parco at +63-915-995-8749 or email them at [email protected]
-- to be posted on The Artidope Facebook page
