The Amihan season holds a special place in my heart, cherished for the fair weather, gentle breezes, and cooler temperatures it brings. Inspired by the pleasantries of Amihan, I composed a song aptly titled "Amihan." This piece explores the intimate conversation between a person and the wind, capturing the essence of the season. Remarkably, it earned the Top Prize at the 2022 Busan International Choral Festival’s Competition.

Back story:
A few weeks before the deadline, the piece I was working on seemed to be going nowhere. I recalled doing a sketch earlier in the year, so I revisited it to see if it had a better chance of getting the job done as time was running out. Consequently, I decided to work with the latter, and that's how "Amihan" came into existence.

Winning exceeded my expectations, given the piece's simplistic and minimalist approach. I never thought it would be sufficient for a composition competition. It was also the first time I had written my own text, and I wasn’t particularly confident about it. So yeah, it was a significant gamble.

Nevertheless, I held onto a glimmer of hope, trusting that the judges would recognize the unique contrast it presented among the 45 entries from 22 different countries. During the awarding ceremony, a revered jury composer, whom I admire, expressed his admiration for the piece, labeling it a work of genius. Such words from him were a tremendous compliment and added to the joy and cherry on the top of this unexpected victory.

P.S. Listen withe ear/headphones and listen til end, it's where the magic happens. =)

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