Welcome to Philippines' 2000s (OPM) Songs

Have you listen to 2000s Filipino OPM/ Original Pinoy Music before? The 2000s was an interesting decade for the Pinoy Music culture. It is the emergence of different alternative rock and pop bands during the time. Most of the Filipino bands during these era are really inspired by the Western bands. We can call it the "emo years" of the Philippines. If you are unaware about what is meant by emo music type, it is the time where different western bands took a massive impact to the world like the bands of Green Day, Linkin Park, Simple Plan, My Chemical Romance, Creed and many more.

It's not only in the Western world that the emo music type dominated because in the Philippines they also became widespread and set a big trend to every musicians during the time.

• Rivermaya

Rivermaya is one of Philippines most popular rock band from the 2000's. Their songs were also selected by the MTV Asia to be performed at the 2006 Asia Awards.

Their popular songs are:

214, Kisapmata, Umaaraw Umuulan, Liwanag sa Dilim

• Sponge Cola

Sponge Cola is another Philippine rock band. The band was formed when its members were still in high school, the band found greater success when they won the "Rising Sun Award" at the NU107 Rock Awards for successfully crossing the over the radio stations with wider audience and listeners. The members of the bands are also pursuing their college degree that time but they were able to balance their studies and music.

Their popular songs are:

Makapiling ka, Di Na Mababawi

• Eraserheads

The Eraserheads are one of the most important artists in the history of Pinoy rock music. They are often described as the Philippines' own Beatles. They became popular with their pop rock and alternative rock music. One of their most notable song is "Ang Huling El Bimbo" it is one of the saddest music that I heard especially when you will watch the music video of it.

Their popular songs:

Alapaap, Ligaya, With A Smile, Pare Ko, Spoliarium, Magasin

• Parokya ni Edgar

This band is known for their original rock novelty songs. They are known for writing pop punk songs with strange subject matter. They are also called as "The National Band of The Philippines." Their most popular song throughout the time is "Buloy," when you will hear the song for the first time you might say it's a jolly song but upon listening to the whole piece it is twice more painful and sad compared to Eraserheads' Ang Huling El Bimbo.

Their popular songs:

Bagsakan, Halaga, Pangarap Lang Kita, Inuman Na

• Itchyworms

Itchyworms is a Filipino rock band. They are also referred as another Beatles version of Philippines. Their most popular song is Akin Ka Nalang. Most of their songs have been used in Filipino TV commercials.

Their popular songs:

Di Na Muli, Beer, Gusto Ko Lamang Sa Buhay, Penge Naman Ako Niyan

• Silent Sanctuary

This is one of the most unique band in the Philippines. Silent Sanctuary is a rock band with violins and cello. It is not common to see a band combining the classical instruments with electric guitars but this band proved that it can produce a good music. Their most popular song is "Ikaw Lamang" with a violin as an instrumental in the intro accompanied by electric guitars.

Their popular songs:

Bumalik Ka Na Sa Akin, Pasensya Ka na, Sa'yo

• Cueshe

Cueshe is a Filipino pop-rock band. Their name is rooted from the Banana Cue merienda. They were insanely one of the most recognized and knowned band in the Philippines. Their most popular song is Ulan and Borrowed Time which is almost known by all Filipinos.

Their popular songs:

Back To Me, Stay, 24 hours, I Do, Bakit, Can't Let You Go, Pangako, Pasensya Na, Sorry

• 6CycleMind

6CycleMind is a Filipino rock band. Their songs are widely known inside the country. One of their most popular song is Prinsesa and Patawarin. If you are a solid Filipino music lover, you probably memorized all of their songs.

Their popular songs:

Upside Down, Sige, Sandalan, I, Aaminin

• Callalily

Callalily is an alternative rock band in Philippines. Their most popular song is 'Magbalik' and you are not a Filipino if you haven't heard this song yet. The chords of this song is used by every beginners guide in learning to play a guitar.

Their popular songs:

Pansamantala, Hintay, Pasan

• Moonstar88

Among all the bands mentioned above, the lead singer of Moonstar88 is female. They are a Filipino rock band. It is not common in Philippines to have a female forefront and this band rock it. Their most popular song known and sang by every Filipinos' is 'Torete'.

Their popular songs:

Ang Pag-ibig Kong Ito, Panalangin

Honestly there are still so many more Filipino bands that I want to share in this article but I chose to mentioned the Top 10 for now. Maybe if you want, I can make a second article for another list of 2000s OPM bands. It's really a pride and honor to have these talented Filipinos in our country making a huge impact in the 2000s. While I am writing this article, I cannot help but feel so proud that I am a Filipino. I hope this article brings you back to a lot of old but gold memories.

To Filipino High schoolers in 2000s, Were you also able to enjoy these songs during your era?

May 12, 2022

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