Neocolours
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| Neocolours | |
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| Origin | Manila, Philippines |
| Genre(s) | OPM |
| Years active | 1988–1994 |
| Label(s) | Universal Records Philippines |
| Associated acts | Introvoys Alamid (band) |
| Members | |
| Ito Rapadas (Vocals) Jack Rufo (Lead Guitars) Jimmy Antiporda (Keyboards) Nino Regalado (Drums) |
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| Former members | |
| Paku Herrera (Bass) Marvin Querido (2nd keyboards) Josel Jimenez (guitar) Dan Gil (Sax & Keyboards) |
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Out of the remnants of mid-80's vocal group, Neocolours was formed 1988 in Manila, Philippines. Founding members were: Jimmy Antiporda (keyboards), Ito Rapadas (vocalist), Marvin Querido (2nd keyboards), Josel Jimenez (guitar), Paku Herrera (bass) and Nino Regalado (drums). At that time the pop music genre in the Philippines was dominated by solo singers. Neocolours filled in the pop music void with the release of their first album, "Making It" in 1989. The said album reached platinum sales, generated a buzz in the industry and helped usher in a new era in the Philippine recording industry that is now known as the early 90's band explosion.
The second album "Tuloy Pa Rin" came out in 1990 and created more hit singles for the band. It similarly reached platinum status and cemented several tracks as classic "OPM" songs to this day. The band, however, reached a plateau with the relatively poor sales of the third album- "Truth and Consequence" in 1992. Various founding members made their exit in 1991 and 1992. Josel Jimenez was the first one to call it quits in '91 and returned to his hometown of Davao City. Jack Rufo, a young guitar virtuoso, replaced him quickly. Marvin Querido similarly decided to quit in 1992 and pursued seriously a career as a session keyboard musician and music arranger. With the varying interests of the members and a dip in public support for the band, the remaining members agreed to retire the band in 1994.
Encouraged by the continuing interest of its fans, the band decided to do a "re-recording" of the old hits of the past albums and compile the latter in a greatest hits edition in 1999.New songs were especially produced, one of which "Kasalanan Ko Ba" was a certified radio hit single. The album entitled "Emerge: The Best of Neocolours" as of this time has reached double platinum sales.
Neocolours songs has been repeatedly covered by various artists through the years which undoubtedly contributed to the band's status as a relevant 80's pop act. Their songs were used in various commercials, movie and television show themes.
[edit] Discography
- Making It (1989)
- Tuloy Pa Rin (1990)
- Truth & Consequence (1992)
- Emerge: The Best of Neocolours (1999)
[edit] Singles
- Tuloy Pa Rin
- Maybe
- Kasalanan ko ba
- Hold On
- Bahala Na
- Say You'll Never Go
[edit] Current Undertakings
Keyboardist Jimmy Antiporda heads his own company JAM Creations, a company involved in music production and film/video productions for TV and radio commercials, album recordings and music videos. He has also ventured into directing for music videos and commercials, which adds another feather in his cap.
Lead vocalist Ito Rapadas, who is also a composer, is the Original Pilipino Music (OPM) production department managing director for Universal Records. Ito has produced and overseen important album works for the past 10 years at Universal Records. His latest works as of 2007 are as follows: the chart topping and quadruple platinum Apo Hiking Society tribute album-"Kami Napo Muna", Lani Misalucha's 2006 gold record album and the best selling and gold record light jazz album of 2007-"In Love With Bacharach".
Meanwhile guitarist Jack Rufo's has emerged as one of the industry's most sought after pop rock producer and guitarist. His breakthrough effort was Kitchie Nadal's multi-platinum seller second album released in 2004. Since then, he has collaborated and produced rock albums by Barbie Almabis, Rocksteddy and Rivermaya.
Nino Regalado is widely recognized as one of the Philippines' most able drummers. He has played all this time for all the top solo singers. He is also a producer, composer and music arranger.
Paku Herrera's present location is somewhere in Japan and is presumably pursuing music career there. Josel Jimenez stayed out of music related activities but again most recently returned to band music by forming a local group in Davao.
Marvin Querido the second keys, is presently a well respected musical director/arranger. He is sought after by many recording artists, namely, Gary Velanciano, Lani Misalucha, Sarah Geronimo, Piolo Pascual to name a few.
