Have you been to Guijo Street in Makati? Well, I have been there once. It's not a big street but with almost 500 people in attendance and imagine that crowd, this young singer-songwriter Jensen Gomez held his album launch for Umpisa last February 1. It eventually transformed Guijo Street in Makati into a concert venue. Jensen, along with his band, performed all the 10 songs included in the album.
To his fans, Jensen’s strength as a singer-songwriter is his uncanny ability to turn heartbreaks into beautiful songs. This is evident in the 10-track-album, which talks about heartbreaks, moving on, regrets, and wanting to start all over again.
“Playing music is my vehicle to express my personal mishaps, experiences, stupidity,” says the young singer-songwriter. “I hope my music will make you feel that you are the only one who is experiencing stuff- heartbreaks, and heartaches. There is, after all, safety in numbers.”
True enough, the number of people who attended the launch proved that people appreciate Jensen’s music. Hosting the event were singer-actress-TV host Karylle and Robin Nievera, a good friend of Jensen. TV, movie and theater star Tippy Dos Santos performed Umpisawith Jensen (the album includes their duet), while former Rivermaya vocalist Jason Fernandez jammed with the song SisikatAngAraw.
After Jensen’s 10-song-set, musician friends of the young singer-songwriter performed for the after-party held at Saguijo – Mayonnaise, Carlos Castano and She’s Only Sixteen.
Jensen then performed an acoustic, intimate set for the fans and friends, which further highlighted how musically-gifted he is. Sponge Cola frontman Yael Yuzon showed support by attending the acoustic set.
“The whole process of mounting the album launch was one exciting roller coaster ride,” admits Jensen. “So many changes had to be made, but better things came our way with other people’s help. “
From being one of the most promising names in the independent music scene, Jensen was discovered by Universal Records and management group Orion Entertainment because of the album’s title track and single Umpisa.
“Like any musician my age, I have experienced many difficulties. Luckily, amidst all the struggles, people have been supportive of me and my music. This made me pursue my passion,” expresses Jensen. “The release of this album summarizes everything I’ve been through in the past five years as a person, lover and musician.”
Follow Jensen Gomez:
Website: www.jensengomez.com
Twitter and Instagram: @IAmJensenGomez
Facebook: www.facebook.com/jensengomezofficial
Soundcloud: www.soundcloud.com/jensengomez
UMPISA MUSIC VIDEO:
UMPISATracklist:
Not Even Close
Alone
Umpisa
Could Have Been
Just Vowels
Runaway
Subdued
Tulad Ng Dati
All I Want
SisikatAngAraw
Bonus Track
Umpisa (duet with Tippy Dos Santos)
PHOTO CREDIT: Miko Galvez, Andrew Pamorada, Marty Floro, Abby Posadas Cabuhat,
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