Sugarfree (band)
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Sugarfree is a three-piece Filipino band composed of Mitch Singson on drums, Jalton Taguibao on bass, and vocalist Ebe Dancel on guitars, influenced by the likes of bands Popsicle, Oasis and Radiohead. Under EMI Philippines, they have launched three successful albums -- Sa Wakas (2003), Dramachine (2004), and the repackaged version of Dramachine (2006). Their 3rd studio album, entitled Tala-Arawan produced by Robin Rivera, who also produced the Eraserheads, is set for relese on November 24, 2006
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[edit] History
Sugarfree first became known in 2003. They climbed their way to fame through their songs Telepono, Mariposa, Burnout, Hari Ng Sablay, Prom, Kwarto and a lot more of the band’s compositions from their albums Sa Wakas (2003) And Dramachine (2004).
Sugarfree has come a long way for their own niche in Pinoy rock music. They have had performances all over the country, with impressive showing in local charts in both radio and music channels; and they have sold more than 20,000 copies of their Dramachine album after its release in July 2004.
From the album Dramachine’s line of well-crafted hits, two are their album’s newest singles. Makita Kang Muli--the original soundtrack for ABS-CBN’s TV series of a Philippine folk tale Panday-- have scaled the charts in no time. Makita Kang Muli was written by Cymbee Antiporda and was arranged by Jimmy Antiporda.
Another hit is penned by Ebe, known as the Hari Ng Sablay. This new song of love unfolds against a soul-ish melodic rock backdrop called Cuida which means “to take care of” in Chavacano.
Sugarfree is famous with their trademark of everyday tales, and also with their videos having won several awards. Videos of Hari Ng Sablay, Tulog Na, Kwarto, Sinta And Prom are included in the repackaged album.
Dramachine reached its gold status in September 2005 and is nearing platinum status.
The band's next album will be entitled "Tala-Arawan". The first single off the album, "Kung Ayaw Mo Na Sa Akin" was released simultaneously on 35 radio stations across the country on Tuesday, November 7, 2006 at 8:00 am Philippine time. The song's video was premiered at 6:00 pm Philippine time on the country's premiere music channel, myx and has since risen to number 3 on the station's daily top ten
Tala- Arawan, the third album from the band features their new drummer, Kaka and as Myx has called him, the "genius" behind the eraserheads, Robin Rivera as the album's producer. The album features 12 brand new tracks with one bonus track that was used for the Kaminapo Muna Apo tribute album, "Batang- Bata Ka Pa"
[edit] Singles/Music Videos
- Mariposa
- Burnout
- Sinta
- Hari ng Sablay (OST-Hari ng Sablay/Pinoy Blonde)
- Kwarto (OST-Pinoy Blonde)
- Prom
- Makita Kang Muli (TV Soundtrack-Panday)
- Tulog Na
- Kung Ayaw Mo Na Sa Akin
[edit] Trivia
- Jalton Taguibao is a Political Science Professor in UP Manila.
- Ebe Dancel's brother, Vin, married Kris Gorra, the last lead singer of the Eraserheads. Surprisingly, Robin Rivera, who produced the Eraserheads, produced Sugarfree's 3rd album, Tala-Arawan.
- The group's third album, Tala-Arawan is really going to be a diary as the title translates to diary in English. The lyrics were hand-written by Ebe himself and the thank-you's were written by each of the band members.
- The band's new drummer, Kaka Quisimbing makes his debut in the band's 3rd album, Tala-Arawan.
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[edit] Sugarfree (Italian band)
There is also an italian band called Sugarfree. They had modest success with their single Cleptomania (2004).
[edit] Band members
- Matteo Amantia Scuderi, vocals
- Vincenzo Pistone, keyboard
- Carmelo Siracusa, bass
- Luca Galeano (Catania, guitar
- Giuseppe Lo Iacono, drums
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