Parokya ni Edgar
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| Parokya ni Edgar | |
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 Parokya ni Edgar at a live performance
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines |
| Genre(s) | Alternative rock, Novelty, Funk, Experimental |
| Years active | 1993 – present |
| Label(s) | Universal Records |
| Associated acts | Kamikazee Pupil (band) Comic Relief Superlooj Francis Magalona Gloc9 |
| Website | The Official Site of Parokya ni Edgar |
| Members | |
| Alfonso "Chito" Miranda, Jr. Buhawi "Buwi" Meneses Darius Gerard "Dariuken" Semaña Gabrielle Ignatius "Gab" Chee-Kee Ferdinand "Din Din" Moreno Francis Vincent "Vinci" Montaner |
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Parokya ni Edgar is a Filipino band that was formed in 1993 by a group of Ateneo de Manila High School students. The band is famous and most lauded for its original rock novelty songs and often satirical covers of famous songs. The band has since transcended musical genres, varying styles from one song to another - alternative rock to pop rock, funk to rapcore, and so on - while providing comic relief to their listeners.
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[edit] History
[edit] Before Parokya ni Edgar
Naming themselves Comic Relief, the band originally consisted of three vocalists - Alfonso "Chito" Miranda, Jr., Gabrielle Ignatius "Gab" Chee-Kee, Francis Vincent "Vinci" Montaner, and two guitarists, Miko and Jerick. They honed their musical skills through after-school jamming, before performing an opening number for an Eraserheads concert. This break prompted the band to add a drummer and a bassist - enter Dindin Moreno and Buhawi Meneses. This same performance also marked the change of the band's name to Parokya ni Edgar.[clarify] After high school, Miko and Jerick, the two guitarists, left the band to pursue other interests. As a replacement, the remaining band members invited to their fold guitarist Darius Semaña (lead guitarist).
[edit] Parokya ni Edgar
The band's name has been said to have been derived from an old classroom joke involving the main character in the Jose Rizal novel Noli Me Tangere, one of their school subjects.
The band soon started playing at the legendary local band hub, Club Dredd. Coming out during the height of the Pinoy rock explosion, with the Filipino rock community giving in to the influence of foreign bands, especially grunge acts such as Nirvana, Pearl Jam and Soundgarden, Parokya ni Edgar played like no other. Their jokes, silly antics, and outrageous performances paved the way to the popularity that they currently enjoy.
Eventually, the late managing director of Universal Records, Bella Dy Tan, signed them as contract artists after witnessing one of their performances at Club Dredd. Soon their initial recordings such as Buloy, Trip and Lutong Bahay were heard across the nation. Their first album, Khangkhungkherrnitz became a triple platinum hit in the Philippines.
[edit] Musical legacy
Since their inception, Parokya ni Edgar has enjoyed unmatched staying power in the recording scene of the Philippines. Chito Miranda has served as the band's frontman, filtering the band's output to the taste of its audience. Close associates and friends of the band point out that the band's easy-going, self-effacing persona is calculated and, to a certain extent, planned.[citation needed]
[edit] Discography
[edit] Studio Albums
- Khangkhungkherrnitz (1996)
- Buruguduystunstugudunstuy (1998)
- Gulong Itlog Gulong (2000)
- Edgar Edgar Musikahan (2002)
- Bigotilyo (2003)
- Halina Sa Parokya (2005)
- Solid (album)(2007)
[edit] Compilation Album
[edit] Live Albums
- Inuman Sessions Vol. 1 (2004)
[edit] Collaboration Albums of Parokya Ni Edgar
- Akustic Natin (Universal Records, 2004)
- Akustic Natin Vol. 2 (Universal Records, 2004)
- The Best Of OPM Acoustic Hits (Universal Records, 2005)
- The Best Of OPM Love Ballads (Universal Records, 2005)
- Pinoy Ako! (Star Records, 2005)
- OPM Superstars Christmas (Universal Records, 2005)
- Superbands (Universal Records, 2005)
- Kami nAPO muna (Universal Records, 2006)
- OPM Gold Christmas Album (Universal Records, 2006)
- The Biggest OPM Hits Of The Year SUPER (Universal Records, 2006)
- Bandang Pinoy, Lasang Hotdog (Sony BMG Music Philippines, 2006)
- Kami nAPO muna ulit (Universal Records, 2007)
- Pinoy Biggie Hits Rewind (Star Records, 2007)
- Level Up: The Album (Star Records, 2007)
- OPM Platinum Christmas (Universal Records, 2007)
- Another Biggest OPM Hits Of The Year SUPER 2 (Universal Records, 2007)
- Pinoy Biggie Hits Vol. 3 (Star Records, 2007)
- Astig...The Biggest Band Hits (Universal Records, 2008)
[edit] Singles
- Buloy
- Bagsakan
- Dont Touch My Birdie
- Trip (parody cover of "Creep" by Radiohead).
- Maniwala Ka Sana
- Silvertoes
- !Oka Tokat (TV theme of the same title)
- Harana
- Picha Pie
- Halaga
- Inuman Na
- Swimming Beach
- Sorry Na
- Mr. Suave
- The Yes Yes Show
- Chikinini (parody version of Banal Na Aso, Santong Kabayo by Yano)
- First Day Funk
- Mang Jose
- Para Sa'yo
- Papa Cologne
- The Ordertaker (mixed parody of "Chop Suey!" and "Toxicity" by System of a Down)
- Gitara
- One and Only You - also known as "Your Song"
- Lutong Bahay
- Nakaw ang Wallet Ko (parody version of "Knockin' on Heaven's Door" by Bob Dylan)
- Halina sa Parokya
- Muli
- Pumapatak ang Ulan (cover version of an APO Hiking Society song)
- Beh! Buti Nga! (cover version of a Hot Dog song)
- American Junk "Feat. Kamikazee" (cover version of an APO Hiking Society song)
- Macho (parody version of a Village People song, "Macho Man")
- Boys Do Fall In Love (parody version of a Robin Gibb song "Boys Do Fall In Love")
- Walang Susuko (TV theme from Lastikman)
- Amats
[edit] Band members
- Alfonso "Chito" Miranda, Jr. (lead vocals)
- Buhawi "Buwi" Meneses (bass)
- Darius Gerard "Dariuken" Semaña (lead guitars)
- Gabrielle Ignatius "Gab" Chee-Kee (guitars / vocals)
- Ferdinand "Din Din" Moreno (drums)
- Francis Vincent "Vinci" Montaner (backup vocals / dialogue / comical acting / dancing)
[edit] Parokya ni Edgar music videos without instruments
- Halaga
- Sorry Na
- Yes Yes Show
- Para Sa'yo
- Bagsakan
- Macho
[edit] Parody covers
Parokya ni Edgar is also known for parodying songs of famous singers and bands.
- Trip from "Creep" by Radiohead
- Alimango from "Animal" by Pearl Jam
- The Crush from The Clash's song "Should I Stay or Should I Go"
- Picha Pie from "I Will Survive" by Gloria Gaynor
- Chikinini from "Banal Na Aso, Santong Kabayo" by Yano
- Nakaw ang Wallet Ko from "Knockin' on Heaven's Door" by Guns N' Roses (originally by Bob Dylan)
- The Ordertaker from "Chop Suey!" and "Toxicity" by System of a Down
- Macho from "Macho Man" by Village People
- Nakaka-inis from "The Promise" by When in Rome
- Tange from "The Popeye Theme"
[edit] Awards
- Nominated, 1996 AWIT Awards Album of the Year [Khangkhungkernitz]
- Nominated, 1996 AWIT Awards Best New Group
- Nominated, 1996 AWIT Awards Best Rock Performance
- Winner, 1999 MTV South East Asia Viewers' Choice Award
- Winner, 1st MTV Philippine Video Music Awards 2000, "Video Of The Year"
- Winner, 1st MTV Philippine Video Music Awards 2000, "Favorite Group
- Winner, 1996 NU ROCK AWARDS "Best New Artist"
- Winner, 1996 NU ROCK AWARDS "Best Live Act"
- NU 107 Best Drummer
- NU 107 Best Bassist
- NU 107 Best Vocalist
- AWIT Awards Best Novelty Recording for Don't Touch My Birdie
- AWIT Awards Best TV Theme Song [!Okatokat]
- Winner, Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Foundation Best Group
- NU 107 Band of the Year
- NU 107 Bassist of the Year
- Winner, MTV Ayos! Award for Best Dance Sequence Parokya ni Edgar First Day Funk
- Winner, 2004 MTV Asia Awards' Favorite Artist Philippines
