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Clara Benin

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“I started to explore writing my own songs. I think at that time, I knew a bunch of chords already. So, I was like, maybe I should try writing my own songs,”
Clara Benin (born 1994) first seen 2026 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Passion, Persistence, and a Promising Era: Clara Benin Reflects on a Decade-Long Career in Music, Lance Joseph Martinez 7 March 2026.
“It was a special celebration because I got to play with an orchestra, which has always been a dream of mine. And I think, like, if you ask any artist, I feel like that’s in every artist’s dream or, like, to-do list. Like, to be able to play with an orchestra,”
Clara Benin (born 1994) first seen 2026 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Passion, Persistence, and a Promising Era: Clara Benin Reflects on a Decade-Long Career in Music, Lance Joseph Martinez 7 March 2026.
“My songs are so personal, and my writing just naturally evolves as I do, as I evolve as a person,”
Clara Benin (born 1994) first seen 2026 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Passion, Persistence, and a Promising Era: Clara Benin Reflects on a Decade-Long Career in Music, Lance Joseph Martinez 7 March 2026.
“In a way, my growth as a person and my growth as an artist are kind of inseparable.”
Clara Benin (born 1994) first seen 2026 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Passion, Persistence, and a Promising Era: Clara Benin Reflects on a Decade-Long Career in Music, Lance Joseph Martinez 7 March 2026.
“It was such a heavy time that I wanted to make an EP that’s kind of a little bit outside of my comfort zone. My usual music is very acoustic-driven, and the EP that I was able to create at that time was very piano-driven,”
Clara Benin (born 1994) first seen 2026 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Passion, Persistence, and a Promising Era: Clara Benin Reflects on a Decade-Long Career in Music, Lance Joseph Martinez 7 March 2026.
“It had this very dreamy soundscape to it, and I feel like it was very different from what I usually make. And I think, ‘yun ‘yung effect ng pandemic nu'ng time na 'yun for me.”
Clara Benin (born 1994) first seen 2026 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Passion, Persistence, and a Promising Era: Clara Benin Reflects on a Decade-Long Career in Music, Lance Joseph Martinez 7 March 2026.
“The movies I watch and the books that I read, I’m a very empathetic person. So, feeling ko ako 'yung main character 'pag nanonood ako ng movie, and nai-inspire ako to write,”
Clara Benin (born 1994) first seen 2026 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Passion, Persistence, and a Promising Era: Clara Benin Reflects on a Decade-Long Career in Music, Lance Joseph Martinez 7 March 2026.
“My manager is actually my best friend; I grew up with her. And she’s been helping me since the start of my career. We don’t know anything, and navigating the business side of music was a really big challenge for both of us,”
Clara Benin (born 1994) first seen 2026 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Passion, Persistence, and a Promising Era: Clara Benin Reflects on a Decade-Long Career in Music, Lance Joseph Martinez 7 March 2026.
“Every time I write a song, or like most of the times when I write a song, and I’m like, ‘Oh no, hindi ko ito matatapos.’ But eventually, you have to trust the universe that matatapos mo rin siya eventually.”
Clara Benin (born 1994) first seen 2026 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Passion, Persistence, and a Promising Era: Clara Benin Reflects on a Decade-Long Career in Music, Lance Joseph Martinez 7 March 2026.
“I never learned music theory; I’m kind of self-taught. So, I would come to him for advice when it comes to music theory and stuff like that,”
Clara Benin (born 1994) first seen 2026 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Passion, Persistence, and a Promising Era: Clara Benin Reflects on a Decade-Long Career in Music, Lance Joseph Martinez 7 March 2026.
“I think that’s really important as an artist, to stay true to yourself, to stay true to your sound. And I know that sobrang challenging din 'yun, especially, in the music industry, there’s so much pressure to fit in and to fit a certain mold,”
Clara Benin (born 1994) first seen 2026 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Passion, Persistence, and a Promising Era: Clara Benin Reflects on a Decade-Long Career in Music, Lance Joseph Martinez 7 March 2026.
“I think this EP feels a lot softer and more intimate than anything I’ve done before, and it’s more stripped back, it’s more vulnerable, and I feel like I’m showing a side of myself that’s always been there, but I haven’t fully shown, or I haven’t fully leaned into until now,”
Clara Benin (born 1994) first seen 2026 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Passion, Persistence, and a Promising Era: Clara Benin Reflects on a Decade-Long Career in Music, Lance Joseph Martinez 7 March 2026.
“everything has already been said and done, and every metaphor has already been used, na parang when I try to write a love song, it feels so redundant or cheesy.”
Clara Benin (born 1994) first seen 2026 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Passion, Persistence, and a Promising Era: Clara Benin Reflects on a Decade-Long Career in Music, Lance Joseph Martinez 7 March 2026.
“I’m just really focused on releasing this EP. I’m really excited about releasing this EP, and also, I’m excited to just perform these new songs live and see my listeners’ reactions to them,”
Clara Benin (born 1994) first seen 2026 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Passion, Persistence, and a Promising Era: Clara Benin Reflects on a Decade-Long Career in Music, Lance Joseph Martinez 7 March 2026.
“no two songs come together the same way; sometimes a melody arrives first, while at other times the lyrics lead the process.”
Clara Benin (born 1994) first seen 2026 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Passion, Persistence, and a Promising Era: Clara Benin Reflects on a Decade-Long Career in Music, Lance Joseph Martinez 7 March 2026.
“We wanted to be very intentional with the spaces that we chose,”
Clara Benin (born 1994) first seen 2026 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Clara Benin shares love’s soft moments in Scout’s The Listening Party, Written by: Pauline Ysabel Miranda 18 September 2026.
“It was also my first time performing in Bulacan,”
Clara Benin (born 1994) first seen 2026 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Clara Benin shares love’s soft moments in Scout’s The Listening Party, Written by: Pauline Ysabel Miranda 18 September 2026.
“Ang dami ko pa lang listeners from Bulacan; I didn’t realize until I was there. There were so many familiar faces and I didn’t realize they would travel all the way to Manila just to watch my shows and concerts… It was really nice that I got to be the one to visit them this time.”
Clara Benin (born 1994) first seen 2026 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Clara Benin shares love’s soft moments in Scout’s The Listening Party, Written by: Pauline Ysabel Miranda 18 September 2026.
“[The Bulacan show] was one of my favorite shows because they were singing along the entire show, they knew all the words. It was so sweet,”
Clara Benin (born 1994) first seen 2026 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Clara Benin shares love’s soft moments in Scout’s The Listening Party, Written by: Pauline Ysabel Miranda 18 September 2026.
“There’s a part sa bridge that I ask the crowd to sing along with me. And usually my audience is very shy, but I try my best to let them be heard and let them sing with me,”
Clara Benin (born 1994) first seen 2026 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Clara Benin shares love’s soft moments in Scout’s The Listening Party, Written by: Pauline Ysabel Miranda 18 September 2026.
“So fun lang, because we’re all introverts, but we’re all singing quietly to the song.”
Clara Benin (born 1994) first seen 2026 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Clara Benin shares love’s soft moments in Scout’s The Listening Party, Written by: Pauline Ysabel Miranda 18 September 2026.
“I’ve included a lot of old songs that I haven’t really played in a while, and I also included a surprise cover for each stop. That’s something they can look forward to.”
Clara Benin (born 1994) first seen 2026 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Clara Benin shares love’s soft moments in Scout’s The Listening Party, Written by: Pauline Ysabel Miranda 18 September 2026.
“I was an instant fan!”
Clara Benin (born 1994) first seen 2021 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: WATCH: Clara Benin, Singapore’s Gentle Bones release ‘A Day At A Time’, ABS-CBN News 9 March 2021.
“At that time, I was just starting to build my music career so it was very inspiring for me to see Southeast Asian artists like Gentle Bones thrive in their music and artistry.”
Clara Benin (born 1994) first seen 2021 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: WATCH: Clara Benin, Singapore’s Gentle Bones release ‘A Day At A Time’, ABS-CBN News 9 March 2021.
“I feel very honored that he reached out to me for this collaboration. I guess the most challenging thing about this collaboration in particular was that Joel and I have never met in person before and we only met through this collaboration via a phone call!”
Clara Benin (born 1994) first seen 2021 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: WATCH: Clara Benin, Singapore’s Gentle Bones release ‘A Day At A Time’, ABS-CBN News 9 March 2021.
“They want to write something that’s uplifting and very positive, so I was like, ‘Game!’ I’m super game for that so it was fun because it’s a whole new different genre for me.”
Clara Benin (born 1994) first seen 2022 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Clara Benin on Finding Peace in Nostalgia, By George Evan Dungca 21 July 2022.
“I feel like one of the things that kept me sane was just waking up and seeing my workstation ready.”
Clara Benin (born 1994) first seen 2022 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Clara Benin on Finding Peace in Nostalgia, By George Evan Dungca 21 July 2022.
“I didn’t even know he knew my music because I’ve also been listening to his music for quite a while now.”
Clara Benin (born 1994) first seen 2022 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Clara Benin on Finding Peace in Nostalgia, By George Evan Dungca 21 July 2022.
“I chose ‘Tila’ because I feel like it’s a very simple love song. I mean, you know, if I translated ‘Parallel Universe’ I feel like it wouldn’t translate well.”
Clara Benin (born 1994) first seen 2022 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Clara Benin on Finding Peace in Nostalgia, By George Evan Dungca 21 July 2022.
“There are things that keep me up at night / I don’t know why, I don’t know why,”
Clara Benin (born 1994) first seen 2022 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Clara Benin on Finding Peace in Nostalgia, By George Evan Dungca 21 July 2022.
“I think there’s just something about the feeling of knowing that everyone around you is asleep and you’re the only one awake,”
Clara Benin (born 1994) first seen 2022 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Clara Benin on Finding Peace in Nostalgia, By George Evan Dungca 21 July 2022.
“You know, all the lights are turned off. It just feels quieter, and you can hear your thoughts more.”
Clara Benin (born 1994) first seen 2022 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Clara Benin on Finding Peace in Nostalgia, By George Evan Dungca 21 July 2022.
“In a blink of an eye / This could all be gone / So, I take my time / And just have fun.”
Clara Benin (born 1994) first seen 2022 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Clara Benin on Finding Peace in Nostalgia, By George Evan Dungca 21 July 2022.
“There are so many possibilities that can happen. And I love the uncertainty of life in that sense, right? I feel like I’m always going to be writing about it. I’m always going to wonder about the what ifs of life. It’s beautiful.”
Clara Benin (born 1994) first seen 2022 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Clara Benin on Finding Peace in Nostalgia, By George Evan Dungca 21 July 2022.
“When you’re happy, it’s a nice distraction,”
Clara Benin (born 1994) first seen 2026 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: https://lifestyle.inquirer.net/570409/clara-benin-new-ep-really-got-me-thinking/ Why Clara Benin finds happy songs harder to write, Written by: Allan Policarpio 2 May 2026.]
“Sad songs are easier to express because pain is a big emotion. So you’re just there, angry writing your feelings down,”
Clara Benin (born 1994) first seen 2026 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: https://lifestyle.inquirer.net/570409/clara-benin-new-ep-really-got-me-thinking/ Why Clara Benin finds happy songs harder to write, Written by: Allan Policarpio 2 May 2026.]
“I have been inspired by love these past few years and turned them into songs,”
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Recorded in: https://lifestyle.inquirer.net/570409/clara-benin-new-ep-really-got-me-thinking/ Why Clara Benin finds happy songs harder to write, Written by: Allan Policarpio 2 May 2026.]
“It feels like a different kind of openness and a big part of my growth as a songwriter.”
Clara Benin (born 1994) first seen 2026 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: https://lifestyle.inquirer.net/570409/clara-benin-new-ep-really-got-me-thinking/ Why Clara Benin finds happy songs harder to write, Written by: Allan Policarpio 2 May 2026.]
“You Around,” then, is just another way of saying “I love you.”
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Recorded in: https://lifestyle.inquirer.net/570409/clara-benin-new-ep-really-got-me-thinking/ Why Clara Benin finds happy songs harder to write, Written by: Allan Policarpio 2 May 2026.]
“All these songs are personal to me,”
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Recorded in: https://lifestyle.inquirer.net/570409/clara-benin-new-ep-really-got-me-thinking/ Why Clara Benin finds happy songs harder to write, Written by: Allan Policarpio 2 May 2026.]
“The more personal a song is, the more relatable it is, and the easier it becomes for people to connect to it.”
Clara Benin (born 1994) first seen 2026 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: https://lifestyle.inquirer.net/570409/clara-benin-new-ep-really-got-me-thinking/ Why Clara Benin finds happy songs harder to write, Written by: Allan Policarpio 2 May 2026.]
“I wanted to sound like I’m just singing in the same room as the listener,”
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Recorded in: https://lifestyle.inquirer.net/570409/clara-benin-new-ep-really-got-me-thinking/ Why Clara Benin finds happy songs harder to write, Written by: Allan Policarpio 2 May 2026.]
“I guess there’s this expectation to create music that always sounds full, and that’s something I had to unlearn,”
Clara Benin (born 1994) first seen 2026 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: https://lifestyle.inquirer.net/570409/clara-benin-new-ep-really-got-me-thinking/ Why Clara Benin finds happy songs harder to write, Written by: Allan Policarpio 2 May 2026.]
“Silence and restraint in a song can be powerful, too.”
Clara Benin (born 1994) first seen 2026 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: https://lifestyle.inquirer.net/570409/clara-benin-new-ep-really-got-me-thinking/ Why Clara Benin finds happy songs harder to write, Written by: Allan Policarpio 2 May 2026.]