He cites Japanese city pop as an example of how music was formed and further evolved as a result of contemporary events, specifically World War II. With these beginnings influenced by his peers, Mike sees music as the product of an era–more specifically, of “a period’s cultural, economic, and political landscape.” To him, music evolves through experimentation against the status quo. Tee also started to play the bass guitar at around the same time, taking inspiration from other musicians. In high school, he learned to love artists such as The Beatles, Nirvana, and Pixies.
Though now a music authority in his own right, Mike got his start by listening to his friends’ music recommendations. Some of my favorite artists would include D’Angelo, Michael Franks, and Laura Nyro, to name some off the top my head. I enjoy jazz, hip-hop, and soft rock, among other things. Mike Tee is the bassist for The Mad Lilacs and a former member of Ashley’s Kryptonite. This section takes a look at two regulars from the Philippine music scene–each influenced by different eras and generations–who, ultimately, share the same love for the craft.
With the past decade seeing the most advanced technology yet, music has evolved in ways the world has never seen before.
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