BangBang Dos Update

by Ryan Macalandag

Here is the final list of the participating bands and their original song included in the compilation.

1. The Lookout - Okay Lang
2. Leprechaun - A Puppet’s Cry
3. Mate Since Kinder - Untold Fairytale
4. Mange - My Senseless Song
5. Nico Franco - Gulong
6. K’Band - Tara Na
7. Pzyche - Sacrifice
8. Yordaddy - Sinelas

This album is self-produced by the bands in partnership with Angelstar Music, SoundGarage Recording Studio and DesignDepot Graphics. Recorded and mixed by Roy Tutor and album design and photos by Ryan Macalandag.

BangBang Dos also would like to thank Martin's Resto Bar for the album launch venue and KISS 102.3 FM as the official media partner.

You may buy your tickets from the bands participating in the album or from Martin's and SoundGarage.

More updates soon. :)

Notes from the underground: So what if FrancisM died?

by Terence Krishna V. Lopez



So what if Francis M died? So what if he died at a very young age of 44? Aren’t there too many people dying who are so much younger than he is?

But he is Francis M and that is the thing, exactly.

He is larger than life. He is the king of Philippine Rap. From him, hip-hop became cool. His youthful energy is contagious even from the small screen.

So what if he died?

It is a loss not only to the industry that has limited supply of genuine talents, especially those that go on to become superstars, with their feet remaining firmly on the ground, at all times.

FrancisM’s death is a loss to this generation, my generation that has limited supply of genuine inspiration.

Francis M is a nationalist who is not afraid to shout out loud about his rebellions against this establishment and the world’s. Or if that is an exaggeration, Francis M at the very least bravely showed through his lyrics the social realities, the class contradictions, the real situation.

So what if he died in the time of GMA, global crisis and a generation losing itself into the fantasies of the superficial world of television, internet and all other media?

Along with him dies some levels of hope and inspiration.

Because he is FrancisM. He is an icon of youth, if not fully of art and peace and nationalism.

Then again, his death now puts him into the ranks of gods.
Think jimi Hendrix and Jim Morrison.


(Photos by Eric Fernandez and Ken Tamayo)

BangBang Dos! Finally!

by Ryan Macalandag

Finally! It's out. In a couple weeks time, BangBang Dos the second compilation album of all-original songs by eight (8) Boholano bands will be launched. The album launching will be held at Martin's Music Bar on March 21, 2009. Show starts 8pm.

Score your tickets now before they're all sold out. Tickets at P50.



Keept posted for news and updates.

Francis Magalona, Freeman

by Ryan Macalandag



Without doubt, Francis "Kiko" Magalona is one of the country's most influential artists in the music industry. A multi-talented visionary, Kiko dabbled and excelled not only in rap music but also in rap-infused rock songs as well. Not limited by archetypal boundaries, he wrote Kaleidescope World, Girl Be Mine and other masterpieces that a lot of generations have listened to.

He also painted, did amazing photography, wrote poetry, hosted shows, directed and acted in films, kept good friends and adored his family.

Francis M. helped new bands and rap groups with their projects, too.

He loved his country more than anyone else in the biz by a mile. His culture-induced, deeply-nationalistic songs about our Pinas will leave future generations singing Mga Kababayan Ko, Man From Manila or Tayo'y Mga Pinoy among others.

During his battle with cancer (acute myeloid leukemia), Kiko never wavered. Instead, he called it "The Happy Battle" posting photos of his condition in the hospital, calling/hosting Eat Bulaga while bed-ridden and even making music with his project band (Sickos w/ Ely Buendia) in between chemo rounds. He always made it a point that his illness will not bring about depression for his friends and family. Of course it helps that he has a very supportive family and circle of friends.

Last Friday, March 6, the Master Rapper finally succumbed to multiple-organ failure after having been rushed to the hospital and incubated the night before. His body did not make it to his scheduled bone-marrow transplant.

In his passing, Francis D. Magalona has left a grieving nation. But not for long I suppose, for even in death, his songs, art and memory will forever remain.



Sources:
http://francismagalona.multiply.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Francis_Magalona

Suitcase 101 and Other Local Bands @Martins on Feb. 6

Brought to you by OneZeroOne Productions

MY ROCKOUSTIC VALENTINE, a pre-valentine acoustic concert featuring:
- Agiw
- Yordaddy
- No Meds
- Pirates of the New Age
- Roasted Jellyfish
- Suitcase101



With special participation of Milo and Elcid of Brownbuds. Be there on Friday, Feb. 6 at Martin's Bar, Corners Gallares and M.H. Del Pilar Streets, Tagbilaran City. Jam starts at 8pm. Tix will be sold at the gate at 40 Php.

Suitcase101 will be giving away some of their songs for FREE via bluetooth, so bring your cellphones with you. Just approach any member of the band at the venue.

See you! -- Arvin

Koogang's Onggoy Video

Grabbed from Youtube

This is Koogang. They are undoubtedly one of the most loudest and hardcore of the local bands here. Check out this video montage of their gigs, skateboarding jams and alcohol induced pissing contests.



One can just hope no animals were hurt during the making of that video.

For more Koogang videos, check out Nak5114 or kandilabra.

SoundsFresh: "Nihit" by YorDaddy

Fresh Tracks from SoundGarage

"Nihit" - by YorDaddy (click on link to play song in Imeem)

This song is a new unreleased single from the hottest Boholano rock band in Tagbilaran City, Bohol. It talks about a pennyless lover who has an empty wallet but a heart full of love. This song uses wit, humor and a good dose of rock - as with past YorDaddy songs - to get the point across.



"Nihit" is freshly (and professionally) recorded at SoundGarage recording studio by Roy Tutor. Here is the lyrics of the song:

Nihit
By Yordaddy

Gilantaw ko ang bituon
Maypa siya kay dali kab-uton
Bisag unsaon'g pugos balikon
Di na mabalik ang kagahapon

Gahulat ako
Inday, paminawa ko

Natingala ko sa akoa
Nahinangop man ko sa imoha
Gi-ugom ko tanang kasakit
Ikaw nakapalandag sa akong kangitngit

Gahulat ako
Inday, paminawa ko

(chorus)
Bisag wala gyud ko’y ikahatag
Bulawan ug alahas nga makapalandag
Pasensya na kung kita manglaag
Imo tanang gasto sukad pa sa buntag
Mahal nga kan-anan di ’ta ka mapakaon
Puso ug batikon lang gud ta gihapon
Sinina mong gi-ukay ko pagka hapon
Angayan gyud ka tan-awon

(bridge)
Kaya mo bang
Talikdan ang tanan
Mga naandan mong kahilayan

Wala na gyud ko’y laing mahatag
Kundi gugma lang

Magpasalig ako ampingan ’ta ka
Palipayon ’ta ka hantud sa kahangturan

(repeat chorus 3x)

Angayan jud ka tan-awon
Gwapa lang gihapon

Gihigugma ’ta ka gihapon (5x)

(end)

To know more about the band, visit: http://www.myspace.com/yordaddybohol

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SoundsFresh features newly released music from Bohol's various indie rock groups. We encourage the bands to submit their fresh songs to us via email (or Imeem is much preferred). Please include band info and song lyrics.

I just got a copy of Cruisers debut album!!!

by Ryan Macalandag

Here it is, the brand-spankin' new album of Cruisers -- the now locally famous rock band from Loboc, Bohol. The album is so cool, it looks like the real thing..well, it's the real thing, except that it's locally produced. And what's cooler is that I did the photography for the album! Yeah!hehehe

Please click on the photos below for a bigger view.





Anyways, more on the band and their songs at a bit later time. Pit Senyor!

For more information on the band, please contact Ate Fe Beldoro (band manager) at ma.febel@yahoo.com.

BangBang Bands in Tubigon

by Boyet Lantaya

Bang Bang once again fired now at the four-corner walls of Tubigon Cultural  Center last Friday night, December 19, 2008. Along with its commitment to support Bohol music scene, Central Sense in strong cooperation with Mater Dei College sponsored “One Night Jam” a band and disco party which featured uprising bands of Tubigon in varied genres like 22 Guage, Driveway, Brgy. Saya, with Bang Bang Uno’s indie rock bands Yordaddy, The Lookout, and BDS Chickspoint, and in the company of La Familia Trublu Boholanos.

Special thanks to Dr. Lourdes Torrefranca (President of Mater Dei College) , RM Commercial, Nature Spring Water, San Miguel Beer, Chicken Atiatihan Tubigon Branch, OST Bistro, Mr. Elmer Omana, LHT Pensionne House, The Bohol Chronicle, PNP and the Municipality of Tubigon. The event was also in part by BQ Mall, Cellmart, Shiang Ma Nou, Punkstation Internet Café, Soundgarage Recording Studio, RML Construction Supplies, Habagat Outdoors Club and Mr. Erwin Batula.

Bang Bang had its first flight last October at the Island City Mall featuring Bohol’s Indie Rock Bands when they launched their first compilation album. Watch out for more Central Sense events – RAP FEST and ISLAND JUMP, all for January 2009.

For event inquiries please contact us at this number 0910-875-4668. Support Bohol music scene, as Central Sense does.

(Article originally written for Bohol Chronicle.)

Yordaddy performing "Unsaon Na Lang" @ ICM

Video Production by Mark Ramasola/Artline



This is a video highlight from the BangBang Uno concert at ICM.