Mga Bagong Musikero kan Albay buda Cam Sur (The New Musicians of Albay and Cam Sur)

It has been more than year since my ex told me about Pepsi Paloma Experiment. Back then, I was wondering what that was. Then I went home and did a little research in the internet. I found out that it is an Albay local band which had entered the national music scene.

The Pepsi Paloma Experiment band’s music sounds like foreign to me but it has a peculiar Bikolnon taste. The sound has the touch of techno and reggae while vocals have the fine distinction that Albayanos would be proud of. Their genre, Brit/Euro pop, is contemporary for Filipino listeners.

As I browsed through the net, I get to know few other local bands of Bicol particulary in Albay and Camarines Sur.

Stolenshots. They can produce lively and dance music. But this band from Legazpi City took me quite by surprise as I listened to one of their songs “Rudies Cry”. It is dramatic and nicely done, slow yet it can make your feet dance to the rhythm.

Buckyard Boyz. I saw them performed in Magayon Festival (an annual celebration that relives the legend of Mayon Volcano) with my special someone last May of 2009. The band is composed of three members who performed amazing rapping skills (hip-hop genre) for their original song, “Albay song”. I didn’t expect that these three Legazpeňo would give me sudden chills and prolong goosebumps. It feels more nostalgic because it has a story, and local places that I’ve been to were mentioned.

Centerfold. The female lead vocalist of this band  of Naga City can be compared with Avril Lavigne. The coolness of her voice reminds me of Avril’s teeny-pop-rock style. Listening to their songs (X Song, and My Utopia) can be best done before and after long hours of grueling work.

Pentacle. Would you believe that this band from Cam Sur is an all-girl group and rocking hardcore? Well, believe it. When they do the screaming part, they sounded like dudes doing heavy metal having a smoke. In an odd way, they really sound good because the arranger of the songs knew very well where to put those screams.

Pandora’s Box. This band from Naga has talents in heavy metal and nu mental. For the fans of rock n roll music, definitely, this song will make you enjoy. Just don’t hit the ground when you do your headbang.

Idle Pitch. Idle Pitch band offers greatness in depicting their lyrics. This is the type of music where someone can easily relate to. Their contemporary songs can definitely strike you through your soul.

Black Gulaman. Their songs, ‘Break the Silence’ and ‘Limot’ are nicely done in a slow rock that is why they are pleasant to ears. I can consider the songs as a chill out music.

These bicolano bands can be seen during their gigs around Bicol especially in Legazpi and Naga.

With these bands, I wish more and more local artists would come out and share their talents with all Bicolanos and people of the world. I keep my fingers crossed then.

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Try to listen to their songs on youtube or perhaps, explore MusikMax Bicol site. Support Bicol music! Orgullo ta ini!