Filipino singer-songwriter Barbie Almalbis marks a monumental
milestone in music with the official release of her Tower Sessions Live
album under Sony Music Entertainment and a reunion concert featuring her iconic
bands Hungry Young Poets and Barbie’s Cradle.
Both celebrations honor her 25th anniversary in the local
music scene as a woman who successfully navigated the realm of Pinoy rock with
emotionally resonant songwriting and artistic independence.
Presenting a new arrangement of her old and new songs, Barbie Almalbis’
Greatest Hits live album was produced by Eric and Carlo Perlas of Tower of
Doom, recorded by Kyle Cayton, and mixed/mastered by Simon Durias. It will also
feature career-defining hits such as “Firewoman,” “Torpe,” “Tabing Ilog,” “The
Dance,” “Goodnight,” and “Just A Smile,” along with fairly new tracks: “Days
Are Long,” “Silaw,” “Tigre,” and “Kumpas,” the album’s carrier single.
“It’s always been a dream of mine to record our songs live, because
we’re always rearranging songs as a band, and I think there’s something special
that gets captured when the we play live together,” Almalbis shares. “My
producers and collaborators did such a great job of making you feel like you’re
at the gig. You can feel the power of the kick drum and the bass, and then have
guitars blasting in your ear — in a pleasant way, of course.”
Aside from the release of Tower Sessions Live on digital platforms,
Barbie Almalbis is set to headline her 25th Anniversary concert at
123 Block, Mandala Park on March 11 (Saturday), from 2pm onwards. Celebrating
the impact of her music as a guide to many people’s journey in life, the show
will reunite her with former bandmates in Hungry Young Poets and Barbie’s
Cradle.
Aptly titled Firewoman:25 Years of Barbie Almalbis, the
mini-music fest will also feature sets by some of the country’s finest acts,
including Sandwich, Gab Alipe of Urbandub, Clara Benin, I Belong To The Zoo,
Kai del Rio, and Bird.
Reflecting on her career as an artist, Almalbis expressed gratitude to
her fans who have been supportive of her endeavors through the years. “I didn’t
have so many plans growing up, but always just dreamt of playing music. I’m so
grateful that I get to do this and share the experience with others too. I’m
always touched by the support of my fans and friends, and really humbled and
encouraged by their words and stories about how these songs have also become
part of their journey.”
Barbie Almalbis’ Tower Sessions Live is now available on all
digital platforms worldwide under Sony Music Entertainment.
Tickets to her upcoming
concert, Firewoman:25 Years of Barbie Almalbis are available for purchase via TicketMelon. The event is presented by GNN Entertainment
Productions, in partnership with Sony Music Entertainment, Backspacer Records,
JB Music, Nova Wellness Store, D&D, Smirnoff
Mule, and 123 Block.
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