Although Daisy is better known as a beauty queen and actress, music is Daisy’s first love and passion. She has been singing rock songs since twelve. Her first contest piece was “LUHA” by Sakada. At thirteen, she was part of DZRH’s “Fiesta Caravan” performing team of the late Ric Radam. When her reign as Bb. Pilipinas ended in 1997, she wanted to concentrate on her music but fate had its way. Movie and television offers came so music was set-aside temporarily. But in 2002, her dream of becoming a recording artist finally materialized when she was offered a recording deal by Dyna Records giving birth to her self-titled album. “Tayo’y Magsayawan,” the carrier single made an impression. During her acting lay low, she reconnected with her rock roots by taking up guitar and drum lessons. Together with her best friend and new-found manager John de la Vega, she then formed a band called DAZE and started doing the live performance circuit. Together with her band, Daisy has performed in various bars such as Bagaberde, Atchie’s, Friends, Aruba and Metro Phi.
The recently-released second album “Ode to the Irony of Love” took almost a year for completion. Daisy personally oversaw all aspects covering its production. The result is a whole new pop-rock-alternative album which is composed of five original compositions, three revivals and two acoustic versions. Daisy with Montage productions, secured the nods of rock goddesses Natalie Merchant and Sampaguita for her to revive their big hits “Kind and Generous” and Tao.”
“Kind and Generous” was done by Natalie Merchant after she parted ways with the legendary group 10,000 Maniacs. “Tao” on the other hand is a classic hit of the Pinoy Rock Icon Sampaguita. “Ode to the Irony of love” is produced by Montage Music and distributed by Galaxy Records with carrier single, “I’ll Never be the One” a latin pop- rock music composed by Brian Sta Ana.
Who are your musical influences?
“Aside from Sampaguita, Natalie Merchant and 10,00 Maniacs, I am also inspired by the music and style of Shakira, Sheryl Crow, Alanis Morisette and the Cranberries.”
How do you react to people’s hesitation to believe in your music?
“I understand very well their hesitation and I don’t feel bad at all about that. But I’m out to prove that I am and that I can. I’m not saying mine is a beautiful and amazing voice but mine is different . . I have my own music and style.”
“Ode to the Irony of Love” was almost one year in the making. Why that long?
“Eight months to be exact. Actually, namili talaga kami ng kanta and sobrang binusisi namin ang recording. I had to redo and redo songs from recording to mixing. We would normally finish recording around five or six in the morning. But it was a lot of fun. It was my band who played in the album. It’s as if we’re just jamming and practicing for a gig. Me and my best friend who is also my Manager, John de la Vega were too involved every step of the way. There were also some friends who helped us such as Noreen Belen and Russel Sison and other musician-friends. The results are the fast paced and funky, “Give It To Me;” pop rock “Breaking Point;” pop alternative “Dedma;” and latin rock carrier single, “Ill Never Be The One.”
Does it mean we won’t see you in TV and movies anymore?
“I’m not saying goodbye to TV and movies. If the offers are good, why not?! But at the moment I am concentrating on my music and album promotion.”
The highlight of your live performances is the
Shakira medley wherein you perform some belly dancing moves. Do you wish to be the “Shakira of the Philippines”?
“Not really. I’d rather be known as Daisy the performer not as a copycat. But I really like Shakira. She’s not just a singer but a total performer and that’s what I would like to be.”
I was told the legendary Sampaguita didn’t have any second thought allowing you to revive her song Tao. How did you feel about that?
“Of course I was happy that Sampaguita allowed me to rehash her big hit, Tao. I was so surprised because I know that there have been other singers who tried to secure her nod but were turned down by her. Natalie Merchant also gave us her full blessings and did not even make us pay a single centavo for the revival of her song Kind and Generous.”
The recently-released second album “Ode to the Irony of Love” took almost a year for completion. Daisy personally oversaw all aspects covering its production. The result is a whole new pop-rock-alternative album which is composed of five original compositions, three revivals and two acoustic versions. Daisy with Montage productions, secured the nods of rock goddesses Natalie Merchant and Sampaguita for her to revive their big hits “Kind and Generous” and Tao.”