Hailing from Toronto, singer-songwriter and pop-rock recording artist wingspeak takes "Center Stage" in a new feel-good music video.
The new pop-rock act wingspeak is the official artist name of Filipino singer-songwriter Bianca Pocpoc. In terms of her artistic name, wingspeak derives from "The Whole of the Moon" by The Waterboys. "I spoke about wings; you just flew," this line inspired Bianca to say enough is enough; it's time to stop procrastinating and get her music out there.
Now, she's sharing her personal pop rock tracks with masterful melodies and the guitar-driven instrumentals of alternative rock. She's showcased this in her debut EP, college st., and again in her recent single, "Center Stage." The new song and accompanying music video look at wingspeak's inner journey toward finding her purpose in this world.
The new music video for "Center Stage" opens with wingspeak getting ready and heading out to a talent show. As the beaming and hot stage lights blind her, wingspeak holds up her two hacky sacks and starts juggling away. The judges don't seem too impressed with her performance, so she tries her shot at the bongo drums.
One happy-go-lucky judge is clearly into it, while the other two gaze at the clock for the next act. From violin and cowbell to yoyos and drawing, wingspeak couldn't grab their attention until she hit "Center Stage" with a couple of musicians. The judges are finally intrigued by wingspeak, who shares a raw and personal yet catchy performance about shedding her fears and finding her purpose.
When you're feeling down and out, not sure where to turn next, let wingspeak be your inspiration to follow your passion with her recent music video for "Center Stage," now available on YouTube.
Welcome to BuzzMusic, wingspeak. We truly appreciate the meaning behind your recent single, "Center Stage." What personal moments or experiences inspired you to create this vulnerable song?
I wrote this song while in university in the Philippines, around 2014. I was writing my thesis for one of my programs, and it was about economic research methodology, and it's as difficult as it sounds. I felt like all my family and friends expected me to do well. I wanted to quit and change my major to arts-related, but I have already come far. The line "the light's on me, but I can turn them off, and if I run right now, do you think they'd laugh?" sums it up perfectly. If I wanted to, there was always a way out, but I was scared of being called a quitter.
What was your experience shooting the music video for "Center Stage?" Who helped you bring that theme of a talent show to life?
I had so much fun making the music video for Center Stage! I had the talent show idea for years; I just didn't know how it was supposed to end - whether to leave it open-ended or not. Alex McFarland and Matt Guarrasi helped wrap the music video's concept up nicely. And they thought of giving the talent show a dingy vibe and found a nice venue that fit the theme. The dingy vibe makes it seem surreal, like a dream and a nightmare at the same time that you want to get out of it.
What was your favorite part about creating the music video for "Center Stage?" What did you enjoy most about the process?
My favorite part was when the judges were giving their reactions. They were funny because I would've given myself the same low scores. The actors who played the judges were so wonderful!
What did you want your viewers to take away from the playful and conceptual music video for "Center Stage?" How did you want it to impact them?
The main takeaway I would say is that there may come a time when you're expected to do something that overwhelms you. You always have the option to do whatever you want because you're your own person, and ultimately, there isn't anyone stopping you from doing what you want.
What's next for you?
I have an entire album was written down, so more music, hopefully, next year!