Ang Huling El Bimbo tells the timeless tragic story of the song itself made relevant with socio-political issues chronicled through the cleverly pieced together tunes of Eraserheads.
What is ang huling el bimbo about. Pinoy pop rock band Eraserheads has no direct hand or creative input in the upcoming rock musical Ang Huling El Bimbo which is told through over 30. There are two resonating themes to the play. More than two decades since its release the song is elaborated into a musical hinged on reminiscence and regret.
Ang Huling El Bimbo is a worthy effort from Filipino production firm. Their songs are expertly put together to build the story of friends who have lost their relationships and their unexpected reunion years later. Ang Huling El Bimbo is a story of friendship told through the songs of the most iconic Pinoy rock band from the 90s.
Nakakaindak Nakakabaliw Nakakatinding balahibo thats exactly what the play Ang Huling El Bimbo was. This time focus is shifted to Joythe girl who resembled. It showcases Pinoy talent and what Filipino actors and producers can do given the right projects.
It follows the joyful years of four friends Joy Hector Anthony and Emman back in college and the ugly and unresolved issues they had over the years. Playwright Dingdong Novenario hints in his notes that they did consider going down this path but he downplays how brave a choice it was to set ready-made story templates aside in favor of going down his own path. It is an original story that should resonate with people who understand how the powerful bond between friends shapes our lives.
From the official video. Ang Huling El Bimbo is teeming with symbolism which is not always culturally specific to Filipinos. Ang Huling El Bimbo is a masterful piece of expert storytelling through the music of the Eraserheads the most iconic rock band of the 90s.
On the surface it seems like any old love song taking a sad turn at the end at the demise of the narrators first love his Paraluman. My initial thought about the musical was that it was quite impressive. The things in the past that we failed to reconcile with will haunt us often for the rest of our lives.