Elias Bulan
a terraced rice village in Banaue, Philippines
Elias Bulan is the go-to livestock auctioneer in his village in Banaue, Philippines, rising before dawn to work along the rice terraces where he grew up. He is meticulous in his work, balancing traditions passed down to him and the education of his children. Despite his practical life's demands, he finds solace and expression through music that reflects his connection to the land and community.
About
Obsession
The pause between a knock and footsteps
Voice
Gentle rhythm of dawn
Genre
Rural Ethereal Folk
Instrumentation
Acoustic guitar, bamboo flute, gongs, rhythmic tapping on auction desk
Vocal Style
Soft, echoing calls like distant herds
Production Style
In the open-air barangay plaza at dusk, capturing ambient sounds of the village
Influences
Banaue rice terraces, sound of livestock markets, family responsibilities
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