Waley
I hope you would understand that I have write here. "Tatsulok" is a Filipino song originally performed by Buklod, a famous rock band during the 1980s. And the rock band Bamboo revived this progressive piece in 2007. With a timeless meaning that is beyond question, this song raises the bar in socio-political songwriting and performances of Filipino rock musicians.
Meaning
"Tatsulok" literally means "triangle" in English. The figurative meaning yields more to the word "pyramid." It refers to the eternal pyramid where the many poor people form the base and the few rich people are kept on top of the society. It tells how the wealthy and influential have their unfair advantage over the needy and impoverished. And the song calls for someone to reverse the pyramid and place the poor on top.
History
The song originally dealt with militarization in the countryside during the time of Philippine President Corazon Aquino. The armed conflict during that time had the so-called Total War policy intending to crush the insurgency in the countryside. However, instead of defeating the armed revolutionary movements, the military campaign's major casualties were the civilians. And the song further implies that the root causes of fighting are the poverty and the social pyramid.
Filipino Rock Music
"Tatsulok" falls under the music genres Filipino rock music and Filipino progressive music. Artists with similar influences include Gary Granada, Joey Ayala, Dong Abay and Cynthia Alexander, and also bands such as Color It Red, Pinikpikan and Rizal Underground.
Buklod
"Tatsulok" was one of those protest songs that became popular in an era that needed change. This song was part of Buklod's second album of the same title. This lyrically and musically tight song is known for its good strumming and flute background. The vocals evoke strong emotions in a musical level of subdued anger.
Bamboo
As part of Bamboo's third studio album, this cover of the Buklod classic "Tatsulok" got a lot of
Meaning
"Tatsulok" literally means "triangle" in English. The figurative meaning yields more to the word "pyramid." It refers to the eternal pyramid where the many poor people form the base and the few rich people are kept on top of the society. It tells how the wealthy and influential have their unfair advantage over the needy and impoverished. And the song calls for someone to reverse the pyramid and place the poor on top.
History
The song originally dealt with militarization in the countryside during the time of Philippine President Corazon Aquino. The armed conflict during that time had the so-called Total War policy intending to crush the insurgency in the countryside. However, instead of defeating the armed revolutionary movements, the military campaign's major casualties were the civilians. And the song further implies that the root causes of fighting are the poverty and the social pyramid.
Filipino Rock Music
"Tatsulok" falls under the music genres Filipino rock music and Filipino progressive music. Artists with similar influences include Gary Granada, Joey Ayala, Dong Abay and Cynthia Alexander, and also bands such as Color It Red, Pinikpikan and Rizal Underground.
Buklod
"Tatsulok" was one of those protest songs that became popular in an era that needed change. This song was part of Buklod's second album of the same title. This lyrically and musically tight song is known for its good strumming and flute background. The vocals evoke strong emotions in a musical level of subdued anger.
Bamboo
As part of Bamboo's third studio album, this cover of the Buklod classic "Tatsulok" got a lot of