Imago (band)

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Imago
Origin Quezon City, Philippines
Genres
Years active1997–present
Labels
MembersKharren Granada
Myrene Academia
Tim Cacho
Zach Lucero
Mervin Panganiban
Past membersAia de Leon
Mayumi Gomez
Kiara San Luis
Michelle Pritchard
Arvin Gatmaitan

Imago is a Filipino rock band composed of Kharren "Kurei" Granada (vocals), Myrene "Maps" Academia (bass), Tim Cacho (guitar), Zach Lucero (guitar) and Mervin Panganiban (drums).

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History

Imago was formed in 1997 with Aia de Leon on vocals and rhythm guitar, Tim Cacho on lead guitar, Arvin Gatmaitan on bass and backup vocals, Zach Lucero on drums and London-born Michelle Pritchard on violin. [1] After their tribal-sounding track entitled "Rainsong" spent considerable time being played on NU107's In the Raw, a program for independent bands in the country, it eventually graduated into the station's mainstream playlist. They then signed a recording contract with Viva Records and recorded their debut album entitled Probably Not But Most Definitely, produced by Bob Aves and Grace Nono. [2] The album was released in June 27, 2001, and included 19 tracks, which included their pre-album songs like "Rainsong" and "Alay" as well as an electronica remix of "Rainsong" by friend and musician (former Eraserheads drummer) Raimund Marasigan under the Squid 9 nom de musique. The album was highly regarded by the alternative industry for their courage to take on a Celtic/World Music feel in their music rather than the rap-growl (fondly known as "Hupaw" by most music critics) scene that was growing at the time, as well as the poetic approach to their lyrics.

The band won Katha and NU107 Rock Awards (Best Female Award for Aia De Leon and Best Music Video for "Akap") from the first CD. [3] All this while maintaining a consistent public presence around Metro Manila, playing in various venues with other bands in the lineup as well as part of various production events such as Admit One and Sunday Grabe Sunday. During this time, Aia also joined the all-girl alt-pop band Fatal Posporos, as a bassist, replacing their original member Annette Ortiz who left for the United States and where she joined the newly reformed Filipino band, Prettier Than Pink.

Around this period, bassist Arvin Gatmaitan and violinist Michelle Pritchard left the band. Gatmaitan played with progressive metal band Eternal Now and went into the English training business, alongside teaching stringed instruments (bass, guitar, ukulele) at the British School Manila. Pritchard pursued race car driving and became a regular competitor in the Philippine motorsports scene. Pritchard also hosted the NBC TV show, Auto Review and was associate editor for C! Magazine. Pritchard later returned to London. Pritchard's signature Celtic-influenced violin strokes were missed by many early fans as Imago's sound morphed into mainstream pop shortly after Myrene Academia, former NU107 DJ and Sandwich bassist joined the band.

Imago's second album was released 2 years after, though they had been playing most of their new material during gigs. Recorded in 2003, the CD's release was delayed by unexpected record label setbacks and was thus titled Take 2 in reference to the band's second attempt in releasing an album. [4] The material is relatively heavier compared to the first album, trading in the ethereal-cum-New-Age sensibilities with a modern pop-rock flavor, even incorporating rap along with the staccato-type of singing they had been known for. Released independently, Take 2 featured hit songs such as "Akap" and "Anino".[2] Take 2 produced the new sound and gave the band a wider audience, having been played in some mainstream CHR (Current Hit Radio) format stations. "Taning" was also included in the soundtrack to the Peque Gallaga comeback experimental film, Pinoy Blonde . [5]

In 2006, Imago released their third album, Blush, under Universal Records. [6] [7] Its lead single "Taralets" was a hit on radio and music video channels in 2006. The song was also used as a theme song for the movie Pitong Dalagita and as a campaign jingle for a Philippine senatorial candidate. In the same year, they recorded a revival of "Ewan" by the APO Hiking Society. In 2007, they earned a nomination for Favorite Artist in the 2007 MYX Music Awards. "Sundo" was released as the second single for Blush. The music video was directed by Marie Jamora, who also directed the music videos for Akap and Taralets.

After the success of the third single "Walang Misteryo", their fourth single, entitled "Under Repair" was released. The video for "Under Repair" features the band impersonating ABBA.

"Blush" was certified Gold Record in the Philippines in January 2008, for reaching 15,000 copies, shortly after the release of the album's Special Edition CD. [8]

In March 2008, the band performed with other international acts at the annual Mosaic Music Festival in Singapore. Aia de Leon sang a duet with Broken Social Scene's Kevin Drew at the festival.

In 2010, Imago released its fourth album entitled "Effect Desired None" with "Huling Yakap Ng Mundo" as the lead single. [9]

In April 2013, lead vocalist Aia de Leon left the band. [10] On September 13, it was announced that Mayumi Gomez would be the band's new lead vocalist. [11]

On June 25, 2014, Imago released its Kapit album. With 8 tracks on the album, Imago fans recognized the familiar sound of the group they were accustomed to. The album is produced by Raimund Marasigan of Sandwich and Eraserheads. [12]

Band members

Current members

Former members

Discography

Probably Not But Most Definitely (2001)

  1. Pretty me
  2. Pauna
  3. Rainsong
  4. Bathala
  5. The Box
  6. Tugon
  7. Hiwaga
  8. On Shadows & Tendencies
  9. Do
  10. Alay
  11. Salitoo
  12. Otherwise
  13. Idlip
  14. Salitree
  15. Unwed
  16. Wishlist
  17. Laya
  18. 18
  19. (Bonus Track) Rainsong Remix

Take 2 (2004)

  1. Freefall
  2. Phoenix
  3. Akap
  4. Bihag
  5. Taning
  6. Anino
  7. Reset
  8. Gratitude
  9. One Way
  10. Soft Return
  11. Rush
  12. Roasted Anino Mix (Bonus track)
  13. Preset/Reset (Bonus track)
  14. Taning/Mahal kong Kalaguyo (Bonus track)
  15. Taning/Ipagpatuloy ang Kasalanan (Bonus track)

Blush (2006)

  1. Zelo
  2. Lula
  3. Sundo
  4. Under Repair
  5. Highway
  6. Lights Out
  7. Last Dance
  8. Closer
  9. Taralets
  10. Walang Mysteryo
  11. So Be It
  12. S.R.O

Effect Desired None (2010)

  1. Bawal
  2. Ang Huling Yakap Ng Mundo
  3. Sutil
  4. Sa Ngalan Mo
  5. Yahoo
  6. Effects Desired None
  7. Premonition
  8. Can I
  9. Sagad
  10. Spare Change Glitter

Kapit (2015)

  1. Kapit
  2. Nagkalimutan
  3. Then was Forever
  4. Summer Baby
  5. Sa Wala
  6. Malaya
  7. Then Was Forever (Remix)
  8. Kapit (Remix)

Miscellaneous

  1. Spolarium - Ultraelectromagneticjam!: The Music Of The Eraserheads
  2. Ewan - Kami nAPO muna
  3. Let It Snow - Close Up Season of Smiles
  4. Umagang Kay Ganda - Theme Song for ABS-CBN's "Umagang Kay Ganda" morning program
  5. Love is in my hair (OST for the CineMalaya Film entry PISAY)
  6. Show Me Your Smile - Kami nAPO muna ulit
  7. Taralets - Theme Song for Pitong Dalagita
  8. Blue Kiss (song) - Cover song (Promotional Purposes only)

Collaborations of Imago

Awards and nominations

YearAward Giving BodyCategoryNominated WorkResults
2001 NU Rock Awards Vocalist of the Year(for Aia de Leon)Won [13]
Drummer of the Year(for Zach Lucero)Won [13]
Best New Artist—Nominated [14]
Album of the Year"Probably Not But Most Definitely"Nominated [14]
2003MTV Pilipinas Music AwardFavorite New Artist(for "Idlip")Nominated [15]
Favorite Song"Idlip"Nominated [15]
Favorite Group"Idlip"Nominated [15]
Video of the Year"Idlip"Nominated [15]
2005 NU Rock Awards Best Female Award(for Aia de Leon)Won
Music Video of the Year"Akap"Won
Vocalist of the Year(for Aia de Leon)Nominated [16]
Rising Sun Award—Nominated [16]
Song of the Year"Akap"Nominated [16]
Best Female Award(for Myrene Academia)Nominated [16]
Album of the Year"Take 2"Nominated [16]
Artist of the Year—Nominated [16]
2006 MYX Music Awards Favorite Indie Artist—Nominated [17]
NU Rock Awards Bassist of the Year(for Myrene Academia)Won
Vocalist of the Year(for Aia de Leon)Nominated [18]
Best Live Act—Nominated [18]
Best Female Award(for Aia de Leon)Nominated [18]
Best Album PackagingElectrolychee.com for "Blush"Nominated [18]
2007 MYX Music Awards Favorite Artist—Nominated [19]
NU Rock Awards Song of the Year"Sundo"Nominated [20]
Best Music Video"Sundo"Nominated [20]
2008 MYX Music Awards Favorite Music Video"Sundo"Nominated [21]

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