By Love Dela Cruz
For all you rock aficionados out there, you very well know that rock has no limits, boundaries or social class. Brace yourself and meet the band that’s been unifying the rich and the poor with their tasteful music and original style– Subscapular.
This Indie band has been together since 2001. “We started way back in high school,” lead guitarist Randy Gatbontonshares. This former Christian band got their name from the scapular, which is a religious necklace. “Pag sinuot mo kasi yung scapular nire-represent mo yung paniniwala mo, ganoon din yung gusto naming mangyari.”
Like other bands, the guys of Subscapular wanted to share their amazing music to the rest of the world and like any other band they weren’t able to retain their original lineup, “Nawalan kami ng drummer kinuha namin si Sam,” who also happens to be the brother of their bassist Elias Saludsong.
The band started out in the underground scene, playing in Saguijo, Mayricks and Freedom Bar. According to their band manager Aspen Sanez, the band’s turning point was when they performed in a gig at Music Museum two years ago, “That was the point where we realized that we could make something out of this, period!”
It was also that same night the band met their manager, “Nung nandoon na si Aspen, doon naming naisip na magseryoso na talaga, saka nagging tight kami dahil kay Aspen,” adds Elias who plays bass.
The Subscapular Sound
Their musical style is defined as experimental but their lyrics is emo, and their manager affirms this, “When you listen to their music it’s not really emo. The lyrics is emo pero yung music is experimental.” With influences like pop, metal and progressive rock Rod Tolentino, the bands vocalist, injects they also admire–“Sa guitar, Lenny Kravitz.”
Despite their diverse influences the band managed to cook up a musical style they all agree on. Randy explains that they value each other and tries to help one another, whether it is the technical or lyrical aspect of a song, “Parang anung bang maganda dito (lyrics), tapos mag add na kaming lahat.”
On a different perspective Aspen notes that, “They have their influences and it really shows how these influences all adds up to the rhythm and the credibility of the band.”
The band is releasing their first album called Telefiction under Kerplunk records, “Ok lahat ng kanta namin, magiging ok sila makaka relate sila sa buhay namin.” Elias also adds that through this album, their fans can really see who they really are, no inhibitions or pretensions just pure raw emotions served with great music.
Be sure to watch out for these guys, for more information about Subscapular visit their my space account.
Tags: Subscapular, Filipino Bands, Philippine Music Industry, Philippine Music News
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July 6th, 2007 at 12:57 am
talaga lang ah, hahaha. pero hindi napanood ko na kayo and I must say you guys are so good. kudos and goodluck guys
July 7th, 2007 at 11:31 am
rockers with a heart :p down to earth but astig, a fun and rowdy bunch but crazy on stage. rock on!
July 8th, 2007 at 11:46 pm
for more music..
www.scapular.tk
aus..hehe
July 8th, 2007 at 11:48 pm
i love subscapular. period
July 9th, 2007 at 2:25 pm
good luck! more power! rock on!
July 9th, 2007 at 6:13 pm
Sabi na eh! Galing nyo tlaga, Kravitz ha!!! well… OO n nga, sarap nga sumayaw habang tumutugtog Subscapular…ayus na ayus, astig!! \m/
July 10th, 2007 at 8:51 pm
wow. this interview lasted like half an hour at best and look’it what they posted. not to complain or anything, seeing that I was quoted alot. hahaha… thanks guys. aey, we owe you! cheers… see y’all this august sa TELEFICTION BAR TOUR! fight!
July 12th, 2007 at 11:59 pm
ayos ka talaga ping.. lufet!!! keep up the go0dw0rk tol…
July 17th, 2007 at 1:08 am
its a great article..galing mo..
www.scapular.tk
epal ko haha
August 2nd, 2007 at 2:41 pm
parang kailan lang,nagsimula sa red Damien natapos sa isang malaking album launching!tsk tsk tsk..hehehe!keep up the good work mga dude!Good luck!!
August 19th, 2007 at 2:20 pm
no kidding. this band we’ll definitely make noise in the music scene.
August 20th, 2007 at 2:40 pm
sabscapular! astig kayo mga tsong!!!
August 20th, 2007 at 2:44 pm
astig kayo mga tol,more power!!!rock on!! add nyo pla q d2 emo_tayo@yahoo.com
January 25th, 2008 at 9:52 am
uu asteeg talaga banda nio…wahahahaha ROCK EN ROLL \m/~_~”
March 29th, 2008 at 2:17 am
ei pa send nmn lyrics ng upon your sleep and hit and run romance nyo sa email ko eto x0x_kingkrayz1e_x0x@yahoo.com ganda eh.. ^_~
September 22nd, 2008 at 10:38 am
wow i love philippines band.. bye