syalaM

July 2, 2008 · Filed Under music · 2 Comments 

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After 2 years of being rhythmically visible in our music industry, world music band syalaM released their self-produced debut album “Tayo” under Mah Music Records.  syalaM is composed of Jamir Adiong (vocals and rhythm guitar), Jaff Husin (lead guitar), Simon de Guia (bass), AJ Elazegui (percussions), and O’Neil Albaña (drums and percussions). 

The album consists of 10 original tracks that deal with the struggle and the present culture of everyday Filipinos. syalaM provides a broad range of musicality, ranging from reggae to blues, folk dance to tribal ethnic, and jazz to funk.

syalaM, formed as a side project band to most of its members in 2006, released their debut Single “CONGRESSMAN” along with its music video, during our 2007 National Election, which startled many of their listeners with its blatant humor and rapid climb to #1 on NU107’s Stairway to Seven daily countdown

Their music Video is currently being aired on MYX and is still featured on GMA News’ website’s most popular video section (http://youscoop.gmanews.tv).


(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YkiAFak66A)
 
Band line-up:
• Adiong, Jamir - vocals, guitar
• Albaña, O’neil - drums, percussion
• Elazegui, A.J. - percussion
• Husin, Jaff - lead guitar
• De Guia, Simon - bass

Bookings:
Jamir Adiong – 09193818204, or email syalamworld@yahoo.com.ph

Tech Rider:
1 Bass Amplifier; 2 Guitar Amplifier; 3 Microphones w/ boom stand; Drumset w/ proper mic set-up, 4 Monitor Speakers

For more updates and info about the band, visit:
www.myspace.com/syalam
www.friendster.com/syalamworld
www.syalam.multiply.com

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Black Dynamic wins in Battle of the Green Bands

June 30, 2008 · Filed Under music · Comment 

Black Dynamic won big at the recently concluded Baga’t Hangin Musikahan “Not Cool to be Co2l” Battle of the Bands competition. They received a total of Php50,000 as first prize and Best Original Song award for their song “Pilipinas”, composed by band member Robert Encina, at the event which was held last June 29 at the Activity Center of SM North EDSA.

Black Dynamic is a rock and roll band from Parañaque City, members of which also include Andy Ronoco (vocalist), Jeffrey Robiego (guitarist), Cyril Pama (Bassist), Jazzer Bautista (keyboardist), and PJ Pangan (drummer).

Other bands who won are Kadangyan for second prize and Syalam for third prize. The Battle of the Bands is organized by the Environmental Management Bureau of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Lung Center of the Philippines, Energy and Clean Air Project of USAID, Dimitri Productions, in cooperation with SM North EDSA and GMA Kapuso Network. Sponsors also include PLDT Landline Plus and Nestle Philippines.

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