#7—Ean Aguila (Ang Bandang Shirley)—How Ean Aguila Writes Music & What Inspires Him Artwork

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#7—Ean Aguila (Ang Bandang Shirley)—How Ean Aguila Writes Music & What Inspires Him

August 03, 2024 • Fred Deocariza • Season 1 • Episode 7

In this episode, I sit down with Ean Aguila of Ang Bandang Shirley to talk about his music journey, songwriting process, and love for OPM. Ean shares how the band continuously writes new songs without following a strict album-making process, focusing on melody, smart lyrics, and radio-friendly sounds.

We also dive into his biggest musical influences, including Paul McCartney and Noel Gallagher, and his approach to crafting honest and relatable music. Plus, Ean takes on a band bracket game, where he picks his favorite OPM bands and reveals his top 5 dream collaborations!

He also shares his list of favorite local songs, featuring artists like Cheeky Things, Shane Dandan, Bini, Mikey Amistoso, and 10 a.m. And if you’ve ever wondered what his dream band lineup would look like, he breaks it down—featuring Senya of SOS, Gaba, Howard Luistro, and Mitch Singson.

Beyond the music, Ean talks about the importance of improving your craft and building connections in the industry. This episode is packed with insights and inspiration for musicians and OPM fans alike.

Chapters

00:00—Introduction and Background of Ian Aguilan
01:06—The Songwriting Process and Album-making of Bandang, Ang Bandang Shirley
15:46—Creating Relatable and Radio-friendly Music with Smart Lyrics
27:36—Ian Aguilan's Favorite OPM Bands: Tanya Markova and Mayonnaise
32:06—Top 5 OPM Artists Ian Aguilan Wants to Collaborate With
33:17—Desire to Collaborate with Various Artists
39:42—Top Five Local Songs That Inspire Ean Aguila
46:45—Dream Band Lineup: Ean's Ideal Collaborators
52:51—The Importance of Improving Craft and Building a Network in the Music Industry
54:05—Promoting 'Ambana Shirley' and Ean's Solo Music
55:20—Closing Remarks and Profile Picture

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