By:
Arista C. Alcantara
Himig, a socio-civic music inspired organization in Adamson
University, held a conjoined event which featured; a battle of the bands, titled
“Acousticlaban” and a concert, highlighting the essence of music, titled
“United in Musique” at the SV HALL last October 6, 2012.
The event started off with a performance given by Babad,
an experimental hardcore band, who sang hits from Philippine national
all-stars Valley of Chrome. Following them was Sintas, an alumni metal band who
performed songs from Bullet for my Valentine, they are now currently performing around Manila and are trying
to develop the progressive music scene.
Both bands feature a unique quality in their vocal strength which depict
a new era for rock music itself. They defy the norms of the average listener
and welcome them to a new range of heavy yet substantial and critical music.
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| Urie Cargullo of Babad Pilipinas |
As for the Acousticlaban, it was composed of six bands which had all
undertaken a screening test before the actual competition. The judging criteria
composed of Planning/Preparedness (20%), Originality (30%), Interface with
audience (10%), Quality of performance (20%), and Presentation (20%). The
Judges namely: Engr. May Anne M. Bunquin, ECE (Adviser), Jake Henry Gayo
(Former President 08-09), Sabrina Medina – Gayo (Founder of Himig), Matthew
John Bacani and Romnel Razo, had to determine each of the contestants
performances based to every detail of their expertise. There was also an
incident that two of the bands had to perform once again due to a tie. In the
end the 2rd runner up, was Everyday Lourdsday trailed by the 1st runner up,Dukit and the champion, Pintakasii.
All of them received cash prizes, an award plaque.
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| Kenneth Dela Rosa of Pintakasii |
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| Jordal Joaquin of Kafkaesk |
United in musique was a free concert celebrating the exposure of
different genres of music. Julius Ray
N. Gumba, current president of Himig, quotes that “Our members must open their
minds and explore the world of music, this inspires them and lets them share
their skills” he has sought out bands like Kafkaesk, a melodic alternative
band and Blangko Berso, a sampaguita influenced rock band with an
enigmatic female front, as they develop a distinctive yet recognizable sound.
The concert was commemorated for honouring music at new heights. Magnifying the
truth of what music really is: Evolution.
Mutually both events give us a glimpse of what music is and can be.
In retrospective, music changes, grows and progresses. Talent and skill may
always be there but it is the flow of harmonious tunes that we find our
salvation and passion. Through music we express and empower others and by
holding these kinds of events we realize the effects and importance music has
in our lives.
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| Ian Oliveros of Autolike |
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| Kayce Gianan of Sunny Side Clique |
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| Jon Millares of Dukit |
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| Blangko Berso in Acoustics |
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| Charlene Cordero of Julianna |
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| John Benedict Yabut of Everyday Lourdsday |
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| Gayle Abellana of Sintas |
