The spotlight for whimsical music becomes larger with the rise of genre-fluid artists who shift their craft from mainstream OPM sound—and you might consider Daena Amor’s new single “Simoy ng Hangin” in your niche playlist.

Daena Amor in a purple off-shoulder dress, standing at an iron railing and looking out into a garden of trees

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Inspired by the “magical” moments in her life, 19-year-old Crizanne Daena Amor Pascual from Pasay City describes her music as “lightweight;” one that makes you feel like you’re wandering afar at peace.

“Patunay lamang na kayang mangusap ng musika na hindi kayang ipaliwanag sa normal na komunikasyon, I really believe that ‘Music have its own language.’” — Daena Amor

Following it with an admiring story to tell, Daena Amor remembered writing her newest single “Simoy ng Hangin” after realizing she unexpectedly fell in love with someone who once she called her “tropa”. Accompanying the metaphor of hangin with naturalistic lyrics, along with classical music-inspired instrumental (produced primarily by Wyet Jerold Bautista under Artist Name: Wy Bau), the single encapsulated the faint feeling of deep adoration wrapped in gentle words and melodies that simulate the daydream of reading a book under the trees.

Daena Amor seated on a stone ledge in front of a wall of banyan roots, surrounded by ferns

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“Masasabi kong magical talaga ang aking unang release, at paniguradong mangungusap sa bawat tao na makikinig ng aking musika.” — Daena Amor

Daena Amor deeply resonated with this single and hoped that its message will reach people who feel the same. She wishes that two lovers won’t change the way they love each other until the last days arrive, “walang mabawas o mawala,” from her own words.

“Sa bawat Simoy ng Hangin bawat isa sa atin ay may kanya-kanyang nais makasama sa buhay, nais makasama hanggang tumanda o hanggang dumating sa punto na darating na ang araw ng buhay ay wawakasan.” — Daena Amor

Daena Amor kneeling on a cloth spread over grass, holding a purple flower to her chest

Photo courtesy of Daena Amor

She dedicates the song to those who deserve love at the right time and advises that it shouldn’t be rushed. Sometimes, the right person for us may come at moments that will catch us off-guard, like how she met her boyfriend as her “tropa” before.

“Simoy ng Hangin” is one of those tracks that don’t sound like an “in-your-face” track. Rather, it captures the simple, steady moments of feeling the morning breeze while you think of someone you wish is beside you right now feeling the same wind.

“Simoy ng Hangin” is out on all streaming platforms.