Loonie’s Balewala Released, Willan Rivera Sits Down For Early Morning Coffee Talks
Director and screenwriter Willan Rivera discloses concept behind “Balewala”, the official music video of Philippine rap icon Loonie.
After having some spoiler revealed prior the release of Loonie’s “Balewala” official music video, Director Willan Rivera granted our request for an interview. This time, he didn’t just give me a quick look—he allowed me to roam around the vast portals of his magnificent mind as the MV was FINALLY released.
And yeah! That was pretty scary! Here’s what we’ve talked about around 4:00 in the morning!
Admin: Hi Direk! Thank you for this chance to sit down and talk about your latest project.
Director Rivera: You’re welcome. Sorry for the delay ‘tho! I was in Batangas for a shoot.
Admin: Okay. Let’s get down to business. My first question, how did you come up with concept of “Balewala”?
Director Rivera: I always wanted something different. Ayoko ma stuck sa “the usual” at ifeed yung mga utak ng tao na masanay na lang. More of upgrade ang gusto ko mangyari!
Admin: I can see that with the evolution of the music videos you have been making. Marami po ang Nagtatanong at malamang ang hindi rin nakakagets masyado, bakit ba daw merong kambing na kumakahol in one scene ng Balewala?
Director Rivera: HAHAHA! Naniniwala kaba sa demonic possession? Yung nasaniban?
Admin: Stop scaring me direk, ang aga2x po. Seriously?
Director Rivera: Oo nga seryoso ako. Ang kambing kasi ay symbolic sa diyablo, sa mga taong taliwas sa liwanag. Habang ang tupa (sheep) ay naglalarawan naman sa May Kapal, sa mga taong dalisay. Ganito kasi yan, kung nabasa mo ang isang kwento sa bibliya kung saan may naganap na casting out of evil spirits, kung saan sila ay nag pakilala bilang “Legion, for we are many”, sila ay tinaboy at naisalin sa mga baboy or “swine.”Sabi rin sa bibliya, during the last days, sa pagwakas ng mundo, itatabi ng Diyos ang kambing sa tupa. Tulad din ng kambing na kumahol sa MV ng Balewala, naging alipiin sya ng demonyo pag katapos itong mabulungan.
Admin: Whoah! Mukhang napaka-spiritwal yata ng hugot nyo sa MV concept na ito. Kayo po ba ay may pinagdadaanang spiritual battles? I mean personally?
Director Rivera: Everyday naman meron tayong spiritual battle na kailangan ma overcome. It just happened na yung sa akin ay naichachannel ko sya sa ginagawa kong mga obra.
Admin: Naniniwala ka ba na nageexist talaga si Lucifer, satanas o demonyo?
Director Rivera: Oo. At naniniwala din ako na pag isang krimen ang nangyayari, possessed ng demonyo ang utak ng tao o mga taong gumawa nun.
Admin: How about home invasions? Three men are seen to be invading Loonie’s house and eventually nagtangkang pagsamantalahan ang kanyang asawa at saktan ang kanyang mga anak sa MV ng Balewala. What’s your take on this one?
Director Rivera: Ang home invasions ay totoo talaga. Nangyayari ito sa mga lugar kadalasan sa probinsya, sa mga lugar kung saan ang mga tao ay kadalasang walang magawa na makabuluhan. Wag natin kalimutan ano, “an idle mind is the devil’s workshop” kaya dapat talaga maging busy sa makabuluhang mga bagay-bagay.
Admin: My next question may sound freaky sa mga readers natin, pero totoo po ba na may multong kasali at nahagip pa ng camera during sa shoot ng Balewala?
Director Rivera: Oo meron pero hindi ko sinabi sa cast or sa mga teaser updates ko.
Admin: Direk ayan na naman tayo e! Yung totoo nga???
Director Rivera: Nakakaramdam ako ng mga espiritu. Tingnan mo sa gilid mo, bandang left.
Admin: Naku! (creeped off, seriously FREAKING OUT!)
Director Rivera: HAHAHA. Eto naman. Parang yan lang e. Tulad sa kanta ni Loonie na Balewala, mga taong nanlalait sa kanya, mga haters, di nya inurungan kahit nga kay Satanas eh nakipag mind games pa sya!
Admin: Bakit po mahilig kayo sa subliminal messages?
Director Rivera: SECRET! Pero dahil jan sa mga konsepto kong kakaiba e nasasabihan akong Illuminati.
Admin: I know maraming gusto malaman ang sagot kung Illuminati nga ba talaga si Direk Willan Rivera!?
Director Rivera: Hindi ako Illuminati. Ginawa ko lang literal ang kantang Balewala through Music Video.
Admin: Any final message sa mga nakapanuod at di pa nakapanuod ng Balewala Official Music Video?
Director Rivera: Mga mababaw lang ang HINDI NAKAKAINTINDI!
We are probably living according to the normalcy of what our eyes see as the “regular” society. However, without our knowing, daily demonic attacks through peculiar events have been taking place all over the world. Direk Willan, as he is fondly called, shared the concept behind the "very spiritual" Balewala Official Music Video that would probably get you blown away. This was apart from what was revealed from the conversation we had.
God’s messenger, Angel Gabriel was also portrayed in the music video. The role was played by beat maker Klumcee, who handed Loonie (played by Kiko Matos) a necklace, warning him of devil attacks. The Angel of Death, played by Marsin Maarfi Dimitrov, was also present in the video who was seen to be debating with the Devil, played by Aklas, about finally taking the soul of Loonie. Loonie's wife in the video was played by China Roces. Mae Dizon who sang vocals for Balewala was also part of the masterpiece. Remarkable performances from Vic Roman, Basty Batistis, Poko Ditablan, Richmond Pampolme and Luis Gabriel Cerda paved way for notable characters in this movie-like music video. Artifice Records in collaboration with Clips Films gave life to the OMV of Loonie's Balewala.
After having some spoiler revealed prior the release of Loonie’s “Balewala” official music video, Director Willan Rivera granted our request for an interview. This time, he didn’t just give me a quick look—he allowed me to roam around the vast portals of his magnificent mind as the MV was FINALLY released.
And yeah! That was pretty scary! Here’s what we’ve talked about around 4:00 in the morning!
Admin: Hi Direk! Thank you for this chance to sit down and talk about your latest project.
Director Rivera: You’re welcome. Sorry for the delay ‘tho! I was in Batangas for a shoot.
Admin: Okay. Let’s get down to business. My first question, how did you come up with concept of “Balewala”?
Director Rivera: I always wanted something different. Ayoko ma stuck sa “the usual” at ifeed yung mga utak ng tao na masanay na lang. More of upgrade ang gusto ko mangyari!
Admin: I can see that with the evolution of the music videos you have been making. Marami po ang Nagtatanong at malamang ang hindi rin nakakagets masyado, bakit ba daw merong kambing na kumakahol in one scene ng Balewala?
Director Rivera: HAHAHA! Naniniwala kaba sa demonic possession? Yung nasaniban?
Admin: Stop scaring me direk, ang aga2x po. Seriously?
Director Rivera: Oo nga seryoso ako. Ang kambing kasi ay symbolic sa diyablo, sa mga taong taliwas sa liwanag. Habang ang tupa (sheep) ay naglalarawan naman sa May Kapal, sa mga taong dalisay. Ganito kasi yan, kung nabasa mo ang isang kwento sa bibliya kung saan may naganap na casting out of evil spirits, kung saan sila ay nag pakilala bilang “Legion, for we are many”, sila ay tinaboy at naisalin sa mga baboy or “swine.”Sabi rin sa bibliya, during the last days, sa pagwakas ng mundo, itatabi ng Diyos ang kambing sa tupa. Tulad din ng kambing na kumahol sa MV ng Balewala, naging alipiin sya ng demonyo pag katapos itong mabulungan.
Admin: Whoah! Mukhang napaka-spiritwal yata ng hugot nyo sa MV concept na ito. Kayo po ba ay may pinagdadaanang spiritual battles? I mean personally?
Director Rivera: Everyday naman meron tayong spiritual battle na kailangan ma overcome. It just happened na yung sa akin ay naichachannel ko sya sa ginagawa kong mga obra.
Admin: Naniniwala ka ba na nageexist talaga si Lucifer, satanas o demonyo?
Director Rivera: Oo. At naniniwala din ako na pag isang krimen ang nangyayari, possessed ng demonyo ang utak ng tao o mga taong gumawa nun.
Admin: How about home invasions? Three men are seen to be invading Loonie’s house and eventually nagtangkang pagsamantalahan ang kanyang asawa at saktan ang kanyang mga anak sa MV ng Balewala. What’s your take on this one?
Director Rivera: Ang home invasions ay totoo talaga. Nangyayari ito sa mga lugar kadalasan sa probinsya, sa mga lugar kung saan ang mga tao ay kadalasang walang magawa na makabuluhan. Wag natin kalimutan ano, “an idle mind is the devil’s workshop” kaya dapat talaga maging busy sa makabuluhang mga bagay-bagay.
Admin: My next question may sound freaky sa mga readers natin, pero totoo po ba na may multong kasali at nahagip pa ng camera during sa shoot ng Balewala?
Director Rivera: Oo meron pero hindi ko sinabi sa cast or sa mga teaser updates ko.
Admin: Direk ayan na naman tayo e! Yung totoo nga???
Director Rivera: Nakakaramdam ako ng mga espiritu. Tingnan mo sa gilid mo, bandang left.
Admin: Naku! (creeped off, seriously FREAKING OUT!)
Admin: Bakit po mahilig kayo sa subliminal messages?
Director Rivera: SECRET! Pero dahil jan sa mga konsepto kong kakaiba e nasasabihan akong Illuminati.
Admin: I know maraming gusto malaman ang sagot kung Illuminati nga ba talaga si Direk Willan Rivera!?
Director Rivera: Hindi ako Illuminati. Ginawa ko lang literal ang kantang Balewala through Music Video.
Admin: Any final message sa mga nakapanuod at di pa nakapanuod ng Balewala Official Music Video?
Director Rivera: Mga mababaw lang ang HINDI NAKAKAINTINDI!
We are probably living according to the normalcy of what our eyes see as the “regular” society. However, without our knowing, daily demonic attacks through peculiar events have been taking place all over the world. Direk Willan, as he is fondly called, shared the concept behind the "very spiritual" Balewala Official Music Video that would probably get you blown away. This was apart from what was revealed from the conversation we had.
God’s messenger, Angel Gabriel was also portrayed in the music video. The role was played by beat maker Klumcee, who handed Loonie (played by Kiko Matos) a necklace, warning him of devil attacks. The Angel of Death, played by Marsin Maarfi Dimitrov, was also present in the video who was seen to be debating with the Devil, played by Aklas, about finally taking the soul of Loonie. Loonie's wife in the video was played by China Roces. Mae Dizon who sang vocals for Balewala was also part of the masterpiece. Remarkable performances from Vic Roman, Basty Batistis, Poko Ditablan, Richmond Pampolme and Luis Gabriel Cerda paved way for notable characters in this movie-like music video. Artifice Records in collaboration with Clips Films gave life to the OMV of Loonie's Balewala.
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