Salamat at Paalam NU107
November 8th, 2010 § Leave a Comment
As far as I could remember, I was only an Antonette Taus fan when I was younger. I watched Ang TV everyday. But NU107 changed all that. It was Puberty, probably, the time when I looked for something I could be, something I could relate to. It was great timing in 1996, when I found out about this Radio Frequency at the far right of the dial 107.5. I found it cool that they played songs I never hear anywhere else, and DJ’s talking about bands I came to like e.g. Pavement and Bikini Kill. It was Not Radio as far as I could remember, every Thursday or Saturday night at around 9 PM. Diego was a crazy lad i thought, and Myrene was witty enough to put up with that Crazy guy. Alas, I have found myself!
I never mind that I could not relate with my high school classmates at the time. They liked The Moffatts and Backstreet Boys! I pretty much considered myself a music snob then. Until NU107 CDO closed down, that was sad. Then again, by 2005 I moved to Manila so I get to listen to NU107 once again. Sadly, I didn’t get to listen to the radio as much as I’d like to as life always gets in the way, plus there’s the convenience of internet and ipods. Despite that, I still owe my taste in music now to NU107. It taught me to Rebel, and that it’s Ok to be Different.
That’s why last night was really emotional for me. I went to the last 4 hours of broadcast of NU107 in Ortigas. There were heaps of rock fans and rock stars. All showing their love for the station that one way or another, shaped their lives. Myself, included. That would have to be one of the most unforgettable time of my life. The way of life changes like everyone and everything else changes. Kids nowadays find their identity through social networking and such. I just hope they don’t learn from the “jejemonsters!” Gawd, that would be awful!
Below is the video of the last 10 minutes broadcast of NU107 in Ortigas. It felt much like the E’heads Reunion Concert. They played Alapaap first at 9PM and people were singing along. Nostalgia ensued. The jocks get to say their last words, bawling on-air even. Francis Reyes’ last words were: “NU107 will never dieeee!!!” I guess it won’t, because it has been imprinted in the heart of the kids of many generations. And as C.C. of Saguijo puts it: “It will be fine. Not today…not tomorrow…but soon. Keep the faith. Rock and Roll forever.”
