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I Would Rather Live Alone (I'm Not Who I'm Today)
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About this Song
Rock and roll is one of the most widely circulated musical genres in modern history. Its reach extends far beyond its mid-20th century North American origins, taking root in creative communities across every inhabited region of the world. The Philippines has a long, sustained history of rock and roll creation, joining a global network of creators who adapt the core framework of the genre to align with local cultural contexts and creative priorities. All formalized musical sounds are assigned clear categorical markers to situate their creative identity for audiences, archivists, and anyone engaging with the work. These markers include geographic origin, which ties the sound to the creative community that produced it, and genre classification, which situates the work within the broader lineage of musical forms that inform its creation. This sound carries the geographic marker of the Philippines, anchoring its creation to the rich community of rock and roll creators working from that nation.
