Ebe Dancel gives his songs an orchestral spin

Concert marks his 25" year in music

- — Bronté H. Lacsamana

FILIPINO singer-songwriter Ebe Dancel, celebrated among OPM fans young and old, will be back onstage with the 20-piece Manila String Machine at the New Frontier Theater, Quezon City, on Nov. 15.

Twenty-five years have passed since he started his music career, and Mr. Dancel now finds that there’s a stark difference in how he views the timeless hits from his pop-rock band Sugarfree days to his acclaimed solo tracks.

“Compared to my early days, I now make sure I get the sound I really want, The sound on stage is a lot more toned down, so you can hear every instrument. Whether it’s a small space or a big arena, I want it to feel intimate, regardless of the size of the venue,” Mr. Dancel told BusinessWorld in an interview on Oct.7.

Aside from marking an important milestone in his career, collaborating with an orchestra has allowed him to lean into these differences with ease.