The team: Ken “Professor” Philmore, Destra Garcia, Mark
Loquan
Global - 2012 represents five years since
the Destra/Philmore/Loquan team has been creating music
for Panorama. Since 2008 the team has brought to life
songs like “Hooked” (2008), “D Trini Way” (2009), “Surrender”
(2010), “Rewind”
(2010) and “Calling
Meh” (2011). Prior to 2008, Destra/Loquan had produced
“Colours Again” (COTT Pan Song of the Year 2006) and “We
Luv Carnival.” The Philmore/Loquan combination had also
worked on songs like “Dangerous” (2009, sung by Anslem Douglas/Colin
Lucas) and “Time to Breakaway” (2008, sung by Kerwyn Trotman).
Several of the songs have been performed for Panorama in
Trinidad & Tobago and at other Panorama competitions including
Nottinghill, New York, Toronto, and Cayman Islands.
In studio: Mark Loquan/Ken Philmore/Junior 'Ibo' Joseph
For 2012, the team presents
two songs for Panorama, “Vibes” and “De
Player,” both produced by Junior “Ibo” Joseph.
About
Vibes:
This song originated from
a melody which Loquan had produced as a demo several years
ago, but was never released. Philmore and Loquan have now
revitalized the song with their own vibes and with the energy
and creativity that flows between them musically. Destra
- who wrote the lyrics for both songs - wanted to bring
to the forefront the story of the bands coming on stage
after a lot of hard work and practice night after night,
only to be ignored by DJ’s and rhythm sections playing in
the North Stand. The players play their heart out and seek
vibes and appreciation for their work from the audience
with “Gih we some vibes”, “listen to we” and “support de
ting.”
About
De Player:
The music for this song was
approached a bit differently, with most of the song created
spontaneously between Philmore and Loquan at the studio
while doing the music bed. They were looking for a simple
melody with a sing along effect for a party feel. With
her lyrics, Destra
has put her own spin on a familiar topic of someone playing
the field while in a relationship, but the ‘player’ is getting
some sound warnings. It may touch a nerve within the Trini psyche.
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