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Luminous Revolution (Simoun)

by Oasis Firefly

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Simoun is the main character of José Rizal's two novels, Noli Me Tángere and El Filibusterismo. His real name is Juan Crisóstomo Ibarra y Magsalin. Thirteen years before the events of El Filibusterismo, he was hunted down and presumably killed. He cast out his old ideals and took on a new identity as Simoun. He changed his appearance, became a wealthy businessman and gained powerful political influence through the Governor-General. But beneath his eloquent, elitist and somewhat arrogant demeanor, lies a revolutionary intent. This intent was born from the pain and suffering that he experienced from the Spaniards, his encounter with Elias, and his desire to reunite with his beloved Maria Clara. His ultimate plan was to ignite an armed uprising, but failed to do so and had his true identity revealed. He escaped and found refuge at Padre Florentino’s residence. To avoid capture, he ingested poison (a connection to his name Simoun, which means poisonous wind in Arabic). He died but not long before he had a heartfelt conversation with Padre Florentino upon revealing his true identity.

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released April 23, 2021
Composed, Arranged and Mixed by Gian Carlo Mangua

Artwork by @mirushisan (Twitter & IG)

Video Production by Cielo Cambay

Stephen, Ken, Jason & Camille - write up reference and support

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