Cagayan de Oro Power-Pop Christian Band Thoughts And Notions
has released their latest single called “BRAND NEW DAY” a reimagining of their
old song of the same name from 20 years ago. This is their third release this
year that re-imagines old songs from their 2006 debut album “In Awe of His
Amazing Love”. “Brand New Day” was released as our country is in the midst of a
difficult challenge when all hope seems lost. The band reinforces their belief
in their Christian Faith thru this song, encouraging their listeners to never
lose hope and just look forward to another day where God has promised that his
love will help see us through during our difficult times. And it will all start
once we learn to acknowledge that the only key to a full life is when we start
learning to tread the path that Jesus once took and to follow in his footsteps.
The original version of this song once charted in Cagayan de
Oro’s 89.3 Killer Bee FM Radio’s (a local affiliate of Magic 89.9) Local Vocal
top 10 charts. Formally introducing the band to Cagayan de Oro’s independent
music scene. Now 20 years later, the core songwriters (Jasper and Wilbert Tan) had
updated the song to feature a fuller sound (with Thrina's now matured vocals) with more layers added to the song. Making
it sound new yet retaining the catchy melody that is a trademark of the song. Giving
the song a worthy update that they hope could connect to a new generation of
listeners. Just two months ago, the previously released single called “A Love
So Real” made it to Spotify’s Official New Music Friday Playlist, giving their
refreshed sound more opportunities to be heard by Spotify users. The band has
built on that opportunity to continue making music and try to represent not
only Cagayan de Oro, but also to introduce to Filipino audiences (and the world
at large) that Christian Contemporary Music in the Philippines is very much
alive and active.
The band had reunited earlier this year with their
co-founder and chief vocalist Thrina Dimaano as they renewed their mission to
“help uplift wounded souls” with their brand of music. That mission continues
to be their driving force as they continue to write and produce songs that are
rooted in their Christian Faith and their faith stories. There’s also an inside
story of their song artwork that features a snap shot of Jasper’s family during
their first outing post covid pandemic. An image that perfectly symbolizes our
freedom from the dreaded pandemic. Truly encapsulating the meaning of the song
thru the image where the whole world was offered a BRAND NEW DAY to live in
freedom once more. To date, Thoughts And Notions has released three full length
albums amounting to more than 30 plus songs. Their full song catalogue can be listened
on Spotify, Youtube Music, Apple Music, and on all your favorite digital music
streaming platforms worldwide!
