Ely Buendia is widely regarded as a legendary music icon in our country. His songs have transcended generations since the 1990s and continue to resonate with audiences of all ages. Capstone-Intel Corporation conducted an analysis to gauge the public’s perception and appreciation of music artists.
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Background
Ely Buendia, born as Eleandre Basiño Buendia, is a renowned Filipino singer, songwriter, and musician. He gained immense popularity as the lead vocalist and primary songwriter of the influential Filipino rock band, Eraserheads.
Formed in 1989 in the University of the Philippines, Eraserheads became one of the most successful and critically acclaimed bands in the history of Philippine music. Buendia’s distinctive voice, raw lyrics, and catchy melodies contributed to the band’s massive success and their ability to resonate with the Filipino youth during the 1990s.
Beyond his work with Eraserheads, Buendia has embarked on a successful solo career and collaborated with various artists in the Philippine music industry. He has released several albums, showcasing his versatility as a musician by experimenting with different genres such as rock, pop, and alternative. Buendia’s songwriting prowess has garnered him numerous accolades, including multiple Awit Awards (the Philippine equivalent of the Grammy Awards) and recognition as one of the greatest songwriters in Filipino music history.
Ely Buendia’s impact on Philippine music extends beyond his musical contributions. He is revered as a cultural icon and a symbol of the country’s vibrant music scene. His songs have become anthems for generations of Filipinos, reflecting their hopes, struggles, and aspirations. Buendia’s influence on Filipino songwriting can be seen in the countless bands and artists who have been inspired by his work.
His latest research was The Last Rakrakan Festival.
Methodology
The research was conducted from November 28, 2022, to November 28, 2023. Capstone-Intel utilized its social listening tools to analyze publicly accessible Facebook pages for posts referencing the individual “Ely Buendia.” It is important to note that no specific demographic or personal information was collected or monitored as part of this study.
Reaction distribution
On the Facebook platform, a comprehensive analysis of 113,600 reactions reveals the following breakdown: 59,071 (52%) were classified as Likes, 44,751 (39%) were categorized as Love, 8,252 (7%) were Wow, 1,408 (1%) were Haha, 99 (0.087%) were Sad, and 19 (0.016%) were Angry reactions.
Top posts
The keyword “Ely Buendia” generated significant engagement on multiple Facebook pages of news agencies and influencers. Specifically, the page belonging to Samsam Gullas received an engagement score of 3,838.4, while GMA News scored 2,186.1. Additionally, Samsam Gullas’ page received another notable engagement score of 2,078.4.
The post from Samsam Gullas’ Facebook page received a total of 2,598 (36%) Wow, 2,481 (34.36%) Love, 2,022 (28%) Likes, 107 (%) Haha, 11 (%) Sad, and 1 (%) Angry reactions.
GMA News’ Facebook post generated a total of 2,626 (%) Love, 1,709 (%) Like, 400 (%) Wow, 111 (%) Haha, 1 (%) Sad, and 0 (%) Angry reactions.
Furthermore, Samsam Gullas’ Facebook post received 1,682 (57.76%) Love, 1,112 (38.18%) Likes, 112 (3.84%) Wow, 6 (0.20%) Haha, with no recorded Angry or Sad reactions.
