Perfecto de Castro

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Perf de Castro
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Perf de Castro performing in 2024.
Background information
Birth namePerfecto de Castro IV
Also known asPerf de Castro
Born (1974-08-15) August 15, 1974 (age 50)
Genres
Instruments
Years active1994–present
Website Official website
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Years active2006–present
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Subscribers339k [1]
Total views27.5 million [1]
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Last updated: February 18, 2024

Perfecto "Perf" de Castro (born August 15, 1974) is a Filipino musician currently based in Los Angeles, California [2] best known for having been a celebrated fixture in the Philippine alternative rock scene during the 1990s. During the course of that decade, he was one of the original members of the alternative rock band Rivermaya, [3] founded the band Triaxis, and also collaborated with the seminal Filipino rapper Francis Magalona [4] and Filipino hard rock band Wolfgang, all of which received critical and commercial acclaim. Hailed as one of the best guitarists in the Philippines by fans and critics alike, de Castro is also known for being adept at classical and flamenco music played on the ten-string guitar. [5]

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Life and career

De Castro was born in Cabadbaran, Agusan del Norte, to a Batangueño father and a mother from Agusan. [6] He started learning classical guitar at 13 but switched to electric guitar after less than a year and spent the next decade learning, playing, and teaching electric guitar. He was introduced to the ten-string classical guitar by musician Jose Valdez in 1998 and has since then concentrated on this instrument. He uses a unique tuning adapted from the Valdez tuning. [7]

His most notable awards as a musician include the 1998 Katha Award for Best Rock Instrumental Performance and Composition and the 1998 NU Rock Award for Guitarist of the Year. He is also widely recognized as an acclaimed album producer and sound engineer, with his works including the multi-platinum albums of Wolfgang (Semenelin), Francis M ( FreeMan and FreeMan II ), and Marc Velasco (eponymous). From these, he received numerous accolades, including the Producer of the Year Award in the 1998 NU 107 Rock Awards and the 2001 Awit Award for Best Rap Recording for a song done in collaboration with Magalona.

In 2004, de Castro relocated to Los Angeles, CA, where he continues to record, perform and teach the guitar through his website and social media. [8] He also formed a band name RockStallion, with members David Aguirre, Wolf Gemora, Mark Yap, and Raffy Mendoza. [9]

In 2006, de Castro produced a benefit album called "Leyte: The Benefit CD". It consists of compilation of songs from Filipino and Filipino-American artists aimed at helping the victims of the 2006 Southern Leyte mudslide and the proceeds went to relief organizations in the Philippines, such as the Philippine National Red Cross and the Department of Social Welfare and Development, to fund their relief efforts to the people affected by the Leyte mudslide disaster. [10]

On January 9, 2016, de Castro reunited with his former Rivermaya co-members, Nathan Azarcon, Mark Escueta and Rico Blanco for a "surprise mini semi-reunion", following his gig at 19 East, Taguig. [11]

On September 7, 2018, de Castro performed in the launching of the Hollywood Wish Bus at Universal CityWalk with 90s OPM band Introvoys and Robin Nievera, the DJ for The Roadshow program of Wish 107.5.

In February 2021 he collaborated with Gloc-9 in his latest album on the song "Payong". [12]

Awards

Discography

as a performer
as a producer

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References

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  2. ↑ "Former Rivermaya guitarist's surprising shift to classical music". www.philstar.com. Nathalie M. Tomada. Retrieved September 5, 2009.
  3. ↑ "Bamboo breaks silence on rumored Rivermaya reunion". www.philstar.com. Retrieved August 9, 2021.
  4. ↑ "Former Rivermaya guitarist's surprising shift to classical music". www.philstar.com. Retrieved August 9, 2021.
  5. ↑ "Artist: Perfecto De Castro". Bandwagon Asia. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
  6. ↑ SURPRISE GIG SA BATANGAS! Feb. 25 sa MMDC Farm Resort Bgy. Bucal, Batangas City. Entrance ay Php300 lang at makakasama natin ang best local acts pati na... | By Perfecto De Castro | Facebook , retrieved November 17, 2023
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  8. ↑ "Wish Bus USA Brings Musical Performances to Hollywood Streets via Wish 107.5 Live". Wish FM 107.5. October 16, 2018. Retrieved August 9, 2021.
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