Top 10 EDM Songs of 2013

This year my liking for Electronic Dance Music or EDM has proliferated multiple times. I have been a lover of music but  my interest for EDM was first captured when my eardrums enjoyed David Guetta’s When Love Takes Over. That song directed me to discover the world of EDM. Since then, I have been a listener and self-confessed fan. I came to know Tiesto, Martin Solveig, Laidback Luke and others. Each year, I continually search for great EDM tracks. I have my favorites which I call my EDM anthems. I like a song based on the overall impact that inflicts to me. This year, it is just right to share my top 10 EDM songs.

1. Clarity (Zedd feat. Foxes) - I have been singing and dancing this song since summer. Until now, I am still having a hang of it. What I like about this song is its melodramatic combination of all beats accompanied by straight to the heart lyrics. It is overplayed already but I am still enjoying every beat of it.

2. This Is What It Feels Like (Armin van Buuren feat. Trevor Guthrie) - Hats off to the trance godfather. This is a song that no further justification or explanation needed because just by listening to it, instantly one would eventually get hooked to it. Also, the lyrics sends a very heartfelt message. As of the moment, I am loving trance music and this song is one of my favorites.

3. Dare You (Hardwell feat. Matthew Koma) - This song has been on my playlist recently and I am savoring it.  Right after I finish listening to this, I  always say that Hardwell is one great DJ.

4. Wake Me Up (Avicii feat. Aloe Black) - This is the first track of the Tomorrowland 2013 after movie. What I like about this song is how Avicii mashed up country music vibe and EDM.

5. Sweet Nothing (Calvin Harris feat Florence Welch) - This track is like a hang-over that I carried from 2012 to 2013. I appreciated this song very well this year. It is very contagious that you can't resist once it infects. Out from its lyrics you'd hear "But I am trying to hope with nothing to hold". The message of the song is very sad and I feel that it added to the whole effect of the song.

6. If I Lose Myself Tonight-Remix (Alesso vs OneRepublic) - The original track of OneRepublic is very good already but Alesso (younger brother of Sebastian Ingrosso) is very successful to make the song very EDM. If I'll be admitted because of LSS, this is one of the causes.

7.  I Could Be The One (Avicii vs Nicky Romero) - Though I don't like its official music video, I am captured by the track. It brings a nostalgia feeling while encouraging me to wear my dancing shoes right away.

8. Reload (Sebastian Ingrosso, Tommy Trash, John Martin) - I like how the way beat progresses of this song. When the beat drops, I can't resist to jump and let the music take over me.

9. Center of the Universe (Axwell) - This is my alarm clock tune set on my phone. Instead of getting pissed, I feel energized because it really sends me to the center of the universe. I just hope that someday I'll be able to dance this song with someone special (getting a little sentimental =D).

10. Years (Alesso feat. Matthew Koma) - This is one of the songs that I play whenever I'm so stressed. This is easy listening but still it sends a vibe to me that I should get a drink to the nearest party place.

Those are my top 10 favorites/EDM anthems of this year. All songs are created by Non-Filipino and I hope next year I'll enjoyably listen an EDM composed by a proud Filipino.

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Today's Video: TRIP NI BAI: CARTE BLANCHE 2013

Still having a carte-blanche-hangover. And Yes! The camera caught a glimpse of me. However, Jelly and Mia were the most notable people on this feature for me. Of course, they are my friends.

Thanks to Helen! Without her, we won't be able to have this exposure. This is what you call "CONNECTION".

Still having a carte-blanche-hangover. And Yes! The camera caught a glimpse of me. However, Jelly and Mia were the most notable people on this feature for me. Of course, they are my friends.

Thanks to Helen! This is what you call "CONNECTION".

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Carte Blanche 2013: Complete Discretion to Party with a Cause

It was colorful. It was festive. It was carnival.

That was how I was welcomed when I and my friends set foot on the Crocodile Park Grounds last November 16, 2013 for the Carte Blanche 2013 the 1st ever 3D electric music carnival in the Southern Philippines. According to the organizers Manic Nightnings Productions and Party Animal Events Productions, 10,032 party ravers enjoyed the drinks, food and most especially electronic dance, electohouse, house, trance music and the like.

Every raver enjoyed what was offered by the event. You'd never be starved because there were many food booths selling different dishes. One booth offered a LECHON BUWAYA which was added attraction to the event. There were also hotdogs, rice toppings, BBQs, fish and squid balls, and more pinoy/davaoeños favorite street food.

Wet and Wild. 10,033 party ravers went hardcore as the enjoyed every beat of music.

It was not only the sense of taste was satisfied. I was in awe of the outfits/costumes of the ravers. There were giant clowns, drag queens, mardi-gras like dancers, fire dancers and colorful lights and designs. And because the event was in 3D, I tried wearing the glasses and enjoyed the screens.

For a lover of house music, this event melt my heart for the eargasmic experience. I was in total euphoria. It brought out the party animal inside of me and made me roar. Every track played during the event was savored by my ears which made me dance and jump to the beat.

Though gates were started to open around 3:00 pm, I and my friends arrived at the event around 6:00 pm when all the local DJs already finished their sets. I and my friends were just safe to arrive for DJ Callum David's set. When he played a mash up In My Mind of Ivan Gough and Million Voices of Otto Knows, the crowd went wild. That was only around 6:30pm-7:00pm then. From then on, the party never stopped. All the DJs played great music. My personal favorites were the sets of DJ Katsy Lee, Those Damn Nerds and Curse and Bless. The zombettes set was very naughty and it has also appeal to the audience. And of course, Jackbates and DJ Surf brought a Boracay vibe to Davao City when it was their time to make the ravers jump up and down.

When the rain began to pour, all the people present on that very moment never forgot to remember and sympathize to the victims of the recent super typhoon Yolanda/Haiyan. All were shouting "We'll be OKAY". Beneficiary of this event was the Habitat for Humanity Philippines who will also share the proceeds to the victims of the recent calamity.

Yes, there were some minor complaints from the party goers. I also noticed, correct me if I am wrong, nobody from the line up of the DJs played a track from Armin Van Buuren. Forgive me I am just a fan of him =). However, it didn't matter to me because I experienced what I want to get. And I was also with the right companion and crowd who know how to party.

It was epic, legend, surely left a mark and made history. And I'm looking forward to Carte Blanche 2014.

Kudos to you Kat Dalisay!

Below were the DJs and the line up.

3-5PM LOCAL DJ'S:

3-3:30PM DJ LEXI Alexandra Bautista

3:30-4:00PM DJ BIG Jommel Banez

4-4:30PM WACKY MASBAD & SONNY B Wacky Masbad Sonnyb1035

4:30-5PM DJ TORCH GACUMA DjTorch Gacuma

5PM-2AM MANILA AND BORACAY'S TOP DJ'S:

5-6:30PM DJ CALLUM DAVID Vinimal

6:30-8PM THE ZOMBETTES The Zombettes

8-9:30PM DJ KATSY LEE Katsy Lee

9:30-11PM DJ SURF & JACK BATES Surf Thetoplessdj Jack Bates

MAIN ACT --- 11PM-1AM THOSE DAMN NERDS IN 3D, DJ MIAOW & 

DJ AIS NICAUTION Mia Ayesa Mark Nicosia

1AM-2AM - SURPRISE EDM Philippines (DJs & Producers)

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