Parokya ni Edgar

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Parokya ni Edgar

Parokya ni Edgar at a live performance
Background information
Origin Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Genres Alternative rock
Years active 1993–present
Labels Universal
Associated acts Kamikazee
Pupil
Franco
Superlooj
Keltscross
Moonstar 88
The Pin-Ups
The Teeth
Yano
Francis Magalona
Gloc9
Noel Cabangon
Apo Hiking Society
Eraserheads
Hot Dog
Happee Sy
Yeng Constantino
ChicoSci
Sponge Cola
Rico Blanco
Website www.parokyaband.com
Members Chito Miranda
Buwi Meneses
Darius Semaña
Gab Chee Kee
Dindin Moreno
Past members Vinci Montaner

Parokya ni Edgar[1] (English translation: Edgar's Parish) is a Filipino band that was formed in 1993 by a group of college students. The band is famous and most lauded for its original rock novelty songs and often satirical covers of popular 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. Despite having "Edgar" in the band's name, none of the members go by it.

History

Before Parokya ni Edgar

Naming themselves Comic Relief, the band originally consisted of three vocalists – Chito Miranda, Jeric Estaco, and Vinci Montaner, and two guitarists - Mikko Yap and Gab Chee Kee. They regularly played in after-school jam sessions, before performing an opening number for an Eraserheads concert. This served as their break into the local music scene and prompted them to add a drummer and a bassist – schoolmate Dindin Moreno and Buwi Meneses, respectively. The same performance also marked the change of the band's name to Parokya ni Edgar.[2] After high school, Mikko and Jeric decided to withdraw from the band to pursue other interests. As a replacement, the remaining band members invited their friend guitarist Darius Semaña (lead guitar) to their fold.

Parokya ni Edgar

Parokya ni Edgar during their early years.

The name Parokya Ni Edgar came from a class joke by Jeric Estaco recited in one of their classes in high school. Sources state that the class subject was Filipino, and it all started when the teacher asked him where the father of Jose Rizal's fictional hero, Crisostomo Ibarra (in the novel Noli Me Tangere), was educated. It was said that Jeric answered the teacher with the daft remark "sa Parokya ni Edgar". However up to now, the exact background behind this is unknown.

In the early 1990s, the band started performing regularly in Club Dredd, one of the famous clubs in Manila during that time. The band slowly gained popularity during the height of the Filipino rock explosion, with the local rock community opening up to the influence of foreign grunge acts such as Nirvana, Pearl Jam and Soundgarden.

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 Philippines through radio stations. Their first album, Khangkhungkherrnitz became a triple platinum hit in the Philippines having sold 120,000 units. The other 3 albums include Buruguduystunstugudunstuy (triple platinum), Jingle Balls Silent Night Holy Cow (gold), and Gulong Itlog Gulong (triple platinum).[3]

They recently released their 8th studio album, Middle-Aged Juvenile Novelty Pop Rockers in 2010 with the carrier single "Paki-usap Lang (Lasingin Nyo Ako)".

In 2011, Parokya joins the roster of Tanduay's First Five and RockFest replacing long running Tanduay endorser 6cyclemind who has recently left the group with Bamboo, who is now replaced by Wolfgang.

In 2012, the band released their 2nd live album Inuman Sessions Vol. 2 which is a follow up to their Inuman Sessions Vol. 1 released in 2004. This album mostly contains live versions of their second batch of singles. Tatlong Araw, Your Song and Alumni Homecoming were performed although these tracks were released from albums prior to Vol. 1. Mang Jose is performed as well in this album which also appears in the first live album. Artists featured on this were Yeng Constantino, Kamikazee, Gloc 9, Miggy Chavez of the band Chicosci, and the son of the late Francis M, Frank Magalona. This is also the last album released by Parokya ni Edgar with Vinci Montaner on it.

In 2013, Parokya has launched a newest album Bente celebrating their 20th Anniversary of the pinoy rock band and dubbed as the "pambansang banda ng pilipinas", and also this was the first time when Vinci Montaner reunited again on their cover album. It is PNE's 13th full length album in total.

Band members

  • Alfonso "Chito" Miranda, Jr. (lead vocals)
  • Buhawi "Buwi" Meneses (bass guitar)
  • Darius Gerard "Dar" Semaña (lead guitar)
  • Gabriel Ignatius "Gab" Chee Kee (rhythm guitar / vocals)
  • Ferdinand "Dindin" Moreno (drums)

Former member

  • Francis Vincent "Vinci" Montaner (backup vocals / monologue / live comic relief) – left the band for personal reasons. He announced his exit last October 14, 2012 through the band's official page on Facebook with lots of fans giving him their support. His last gig with the band was on September 2012 at 70's Bistro. His former band mates respected his decision and they parted ways on good terms.[4][5] This marks the second time that Montaner left the group. Montaner left the band to attend school in 2005 and later rejoined them in the making of their album, Solid, released in 2007.[6] He has since rejoined the band for the making of their next album called "Bente."

Discography

Studio albums

Christmas album

  • Jingle Balls Silent Night Holy Cow (1998)

Compilation album

  • Matira Matibay: PG-13 (Singles 1994-2007) (2007)

Live albums

  • Inuman Sessions Vol. 1 (2004)
  • Inuman Sessions Vol. 2 (2012)

DVD

  • Matira Matibay: PG-13 "Singles 1994-2007" DVD (2007)
  • Inuman sessions VOL.2 DVD (2012)

Collaborations

From left to right: Chee Kee, Meneses, Miranda, Montaner, Moreno and Semaña.
  • 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 Music Philippines, Repackaged 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)
  • Harana: OPM's Biggest Hits In Guitar (Ivory Music, 2009)
  • I-Star 15: The Best Of Alternative & Rock Songs (Star Records, 2010)
  • A Perfectly Acoustic Experience (PolyEast Records, 2011)

Singles

Former backup vocalist and founding member, Vinci Montaner.
  • "Buloy"
  • "Trip"
  • "Maniwala Ka Sana"
  • "Silvertoes"
  • "Lutong Bahay"
  • "Nakaw ang Wallet Ko"
  • "!Oka Tokat" (TV theme song for the same title as well as the second part being the remake of Andrew E.'s Humanap Ka ng Panget)
  • "Sayang"
  • "Harana"
  • "Picha Pie"
  • "Halaga"
  • "Inuman Na"
  • "Wag Mo Na Sana"
  • "Swimming Beach"
  • "Sorry Na"
  • "This Guy's In Love With You Pare"
  • "Mr. Suave"
  • "The Yes Yes Show"
  • "Alumni Homecoming"
  • "Chikinini"
  • "Choco Latte"
  • "First Day Funk" (commercial ad jingle for Rexona)
  • "Mang Jose"
  • "Bagsakan" (feat. Francis M and Gloc-9)
  • "Para Sa 'Yo"
  • "Hosanna Ngayong Pasko"
  • "Papa Cologne"
  • "The Ordertaker"
  • "Gitara"
  • "Iisa Lang"
  • "Your Song (My One and Only You)"
  • "Halina sa Parokya"
  • "Muli"
  • "Pumapatak ang Ulan" (cover of the APO Hiking Society song)
  • "Beh! Buti Nga!" (cover of the Hotdog song)
  • "American Junk" (feat. Kamikazee) (cover of the APO Hiking Society song)
  • "Nescafe" (commercial ad jingle for Nescafe)
  • "Macho"
  • "Boys Do Fall in Love" (cover of the Robin Gibb song)
  • "Lastikman" (TV theme song for the same title)
  • "Amats"
  • "Akala"
  • "Iisang Sarap" (commercial ad jingle for Jollibee)
  • "I-Bulsarap!" (commercial ad jingle for Mang Tomas All-Around Sarsa)
  • "Panday Kids" (TV theme song for the same title)
  • "Pakiusap Lang (Lasingin Nyo Ako)"
  • "Pangarap Lang Kita" (feat. Happee Sy)
  • "One Hit Combo" (feat. Gloc-9)
  • "Panahon Na Naman ng Harana" (Chito Miranda with Rico Blanco)
  • "Ang Parokya" (feat. Gloc-9 & Frank Magalona)

Parody covers

Parokya ni Edgar is also known for parodying songs of famous singers and bands.

Awards and nominations

Parokya ni Edgar performing live in Cebu in 2012.

Awit Awards

  • Won: Best Novelty Recording - "Don't Touch My Birdie" (1999)
  • Won: Best TV Theme Song - "!Oka Tokat" (1999)
  • Won: Best Alternative Recording - "Inuman Na" (2000)
  • Won: Best Album Package - Edgar Edgar Musikahan (2003)
  • Won: Best Novelty Recording - "This Guy's In Love With You Pare" (2003)
  • Won: Best Performance By a Duo or Group Recording Artist - "Mr.Suave" (2004)
  • Won: Record of the Year -"Mr.Suave" (2004)
  • Won: Music Video Performance - "Mr.Suave" (2004)
  • Won: Best Novelty Recording - "Mr.Suave" (2004)
  • Won: Best Rap Recording - "The Yes Yes Show" (2004)
  • Won: Best Ballad Recording - "Pangarap Lang Kita" (Feat. Happy Sy) (2011)
  • Won: Best Collaboration - "Pangarap Lang Kita" (Feat. Happy Sy) (2011)
  • Won: Best Performance By A Group - "Paki-usap Lang" (2011)
  • Won: Best Song Of The Year - "Paki-usap Lang" (2011)
  • Nominated: Album of the Year - Khangkhungkherrnitz (1996)
  • Nominated: Best New Group (1996)
  • Nominated: Best Rock Performance (1996)
  • Nominated: Best Soundtrack - "Lastikman (Walang Susuko)" from Lastikman (2008)

NU Rock Awards

  • Won: Best New Artist (1996)
  • Won: Best Live Act (1996)
  • Won: Song of the Year - "Don't Touch My Birdie" (1998)
  • Won: Best Album Packaging - Buruguduystunstugudunstuy (1998)
  • Won: Artist of the Year (1999)
  • Won: Bassist of the Year - Buhawi Meneses (1999)
  • Won: Artist of the Year (2000)
  • Won: Best Album Packaging - Edgar Edgar Musikahan (2002)
  • Won: Artist of the Year (2003)

MTV Asia Awards

  • Won: Favorite Artist Philippines (2004)

MTV Pilipinas

MTV Video Music Awards

  • Won: International Viewer's Choice Award for MTV Southeast Asia - "Harana" (1999)

MYX Music Awards

  • Won: Favorite MYX Live! Performance (2012)
  • Won: Favorite Collaboration - "One Hit Combo" (feat. Gloc9) (2012)
  • Won: Favorite Artist (2012)
  • Won: Favorite Song - "Pangarap Lang Kita" (feat. Happee Sy) (2012)
  • Won: Favorite Group (2012)
  • Won: Favorite Group (2011)
  • Nominated: Favorite Song- "Pakiusap Lang (Lasingin Nyo Ako)" (2011)
  • Nominated: Favorite MYX Celebrity VJ (2011)
  • Nominated: Favorite Remake - "Macho" (2009)
  • Nominated: Favorite MYX Celebrity VJ (2008)
  • Nominated: Favorite Rock Music Video - "The Ordertaker" (2007)
  • Nominated: Favorite Collaboration - "The Ordertaker" w/ Kamikazee (2007)
  • Nominated: Favorite Music Video - "Mang Jose" (2006)
  • Nominated: Favorite Rock Music Video - "Mang Jose" (2006)
  • Nominated: Favorite MYX Live Performance - (2006)
  • Nominated: Favorite Media Soundtrack - "First Day Funk" (2006)

Yahoo! Philippines OMG Awards

  • Won: Band Of The Year (2012)

DWLS FM (now Barangay LS 97.1)

  • Won: New OPM Artist of The Year (1996)

Guillermo Memorial Foundation

  • Won: Best Group (2000)

1st Philippine Radio Music Awards

  • Won: Best Alternative Group (2009)

1st Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards Philippines

  • Nominated: Favorite Musical Act (2008)

SOP PasiklaBAND Awards

  • Nominated: Best Rock Band (2008)
  • Nominated: Best Song Revival - "Boys Do Fall In Love" (2008)
  • Nominated: Favorite Vocalist - Chito Miranda (2008)
  • Nominated: Best Favorite Band of The Year (2008)

ASAP Pop Viewers Choice Awards

  • Nominated: Best Pop Band (2007)
  • Nominated: Best Pop Band (2008)

Other media

Commercial endorsements

  • Buddy Crackers (Mas Yummy!)
  • Chippy
  • Coca-Cola
  • Jollibee (""(Bida ang Saya!)"")
  • Mang Tomas All-Around Sarsa
  • Manila Beer
  • Mitsubishi Adventure
  • Nescafe Coffee
  • Rexona Deodorant
  • San Miguel Beer
  • Tanduay Rhum T5 2011
  • Touch Mobile (Republika ng TM)
  • Trust Family Condom
  • Uniqlo Clothing
  • Oral-B ToothBrush & ToothPaste
  • Palmolive Naturals
  • Bertie Botts' Every Flavour Beans (For "Harry Potter" Fans)
  • Pixie Dust (Donor: Tinker Bell)
  • Maggi Magic Sarap
  • Milcu

Magazine cover appearances

  • MYX Magazine (2007–present)
  • Banda Magazine (2005–present)
  • Pulp Magazine (2000–present)

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Parokya ni Edgar". Parokyaband.com. Retrieved 2011-07-18. 
  2. ↑ "Parokya Ni Edgar Pinoy Banda Page | Free | Downloads | Streaming Videos | Layouts". Pinoybanda.com. 2007-06-04. Retrieved 2011-07-18. 
  3. ↑ "Parokya Ni Edgar - Wow! Celebrities". Celebritiesph.com. 2007-02-16. Retrieved 2011-07-18. 
  4. ↑ Montaner, Vinci (October 14, 2012). "Hi! Sorry! I have...". Parokya ni Edgar Facebook Fan Page. Retrieved October 14, 2012. 
  5. ↑ Miranda, Chito Jr. "Yup. It's true :)". Parokya ni Edgar Facebook Fan Page. Retrieved October 14, 2012. 
  6. ↑ "Vinci Montaner leaves Parokya Ni Edgar". Radio Republic. October 14, 2012. Retrieved October 14, 2012. 
Awards
Preceded by
Put3ska		 NU Rock Awards
Best New Artist
1996 		Succeeded by
P.O.T.
Parokya ni Edgar
Studio albums
Live albums
  • Inuman Sessions Vol. 1
  • Inuman Sessions Vol. 2
Compilations
  • Matira Matibay: PG-13 (Singles 1994–2007)
Singles
  • "Buloy"
  • "Maniwala Ka Sana"
  • "Silvertoes"
  • "Harana"
  • "Picha Pie"
  • "Halaga"
  • "Inuman Na"
  • "Swimming Beach"
  • "Sorry Na"
  • "Mr. Suave"
  • "The Yes Yes Show"
  • "Chikinini"
  • "First Day Funk"
  • "Mang Jose"
  • "Para Sa 'Yo"
  • "Papa Cologne"
  • "The Ordertaker"
  • "Gitara"
  • "Bagsakan"
  • "Macho"
  • "Akala"
  • "Paki-usap Lang (Lasingin Nyo Ako)"
  • "Pangarap Lang Kita" (feat. Happee Sy)
  • "One Hit Combo" (feat. Gloc9)
  • "Ang Parkoya" (feat. Gloc9 and Frank Magalona)
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