Imago (band)

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Imago
Origin
Viva Records
  • Universal Records Philippines
  • Soupstar Entertainment
  • EMI/PolyEast Records
    • 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).

    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.

    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.

    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

    • Kharren "Kurei" Granada – lead vocals (2022–present)
    • Myrene "Maps" Academia – bass guitar, backing vocals (1997–present)
    • Tim Cacho – lead guitar (1997–present)
    • Zach Lucero – lead and rhythm guitar, backing vocals, occasional drums and percussion (1997–present)
    • Mervin Panganiban – drums and percussion (2013–present)

    Former members

    • Aia de Leon – lead vocals, guitar (1997–2013)
    • Mayumi Gomez - lead vocals, keyboards (2013–2019)
    • Kiara San Luis – lead vocals, guitar (2019–2022)
    • Michelle Pritchard – violin (1997–2002)
    • Arvin Gatmaitan – bass guitar, backing vocals (1997–2003)

    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
      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

    • Ultraelectromagneticjam!: The Music Of The Eraserheads
      (Sony BMG Music Philippines, 2005)
    • ROK ON! (Viva Records, 2005)
    • Kami nAPO muna
      (Universal Records, 2006)
    • Super! The Biggest Opm Hits Of The Year (Universal Records, 2006)
    • Pinoy Ako 2 (Star Music, 2006)
    • Kami nAPO muna ulit
      (Universal Records, 2007)
    • The OPM Love Album (Universal Records, 2008)
    • Super Astig Hits (Universal Records, 2016)

    Awards and nominations

    Year Award Giving Body Category Nominated Work Results
    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]
    2003 MTV Pilipinas Music Award Favorite 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 Packaging Electrolychee.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]

    References

    1. ^ "A band weaves magic into their music". Maui V. Reyes. December 5, 2001. Retrieved August 29, 2022.
    2. ^ "Imago's Debut Album". mtvasia.com. Jen Tagasa. Archived from the original on September 4, 2006. Retrieved September 4, 2006.
    3. ^ "ROCKIN' ON AT THE 2005 NU ROCK AWARDS". Archived from the original on January 24, 2007. Retrieved January 29, 2007.
    4. ^ "11/3/2004 Imago goes indie, releases Take 2". philmusic.com. Philmusic. Archived from the original on March 25, 2006. Retrieved March 25, 2006.
    5. ^ Sallan, Edwin (July 11, 2006). "Staying True". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on October 16, 2007. Retrieved January 9, 2024.
    6. ^ "Imago Blush Album". September 9, 2006. Retrieved August 18, 2022.
    7. ^ "Imago Blush". September 11, 2006. Retrieved August 18, 2022.
    8. ^ Gil, Baby A. "Imago celebrates 12th year with new album". Philstar.com. Retrieved October 24, 2021.
    9. ^ Mata, Justin John, "Imago's Effect Desired None!", stir.ph, retrieved October 6, 2010
    10. ^ Sallan, Edwin P., "No singer, no problem: Imago to carry on after Aia de Leon's exit", InterAksyon.com, retrieved July 18, 2013
    11. ^ Borja, Feliz. "IMAGO Announces New Band Lineup!". MYX Philippines. Retrieved June 7, 2014.
    12. ^ Villano, Alexa (July 6, 2014). "Imago back with new album 'Kapit'". Contributor. Rappler.com. Retrieved October 1, 2015.
    13. ^ a b "RockAwards 2001: And the winners are..." Archived from the original on March 25, 2006. Retrieved May 8, 2006.
    14. ^ a b "NU107 Rock Awards 2001: The Official List of Nominees". Philmusic. Archived from the original on March 25, 2006. Retrieved November 13, 2001.
    15. ^ a b c d "2003 MTV Pilipinas Music Award Nominees". July 11, 2003. Retrieved August 17, 2022.
    16. ^ a b c d e f "2005 NU Rock Awards nominees". philstar.com. Boy Abunda. Retrieved November 28, 2005.
    17. PhilStar
      . Retrieved September 12, 2020.
    18. ^ a b c d Gil, Baby A. (November 24, 2006). "NU 107 Rock Awards nominees". PhilStar.com. Retrieved November 28, 2018.
    19. PhilStar
      . Retrieved September 16, 2020.
    20. ^ a b "And the nominees are ..." Inquirer.net. November 26, 2007. Archived from the original on February 2, 2008. Retrieved June 4, 2008.
    21. PEP.ph
      . Retrieved September 26, 2020.

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