Alapaap

"Alapaap"
Single by Eraserheads
from the album CiRcuS
Released 1994
Format 7", 12"
Recorded 1994
Genre Alternative rock, indie rock
Length 4:23
Label Musiko
Writer(s) Ely Buendia
Producer(s) Robin Rivera
Eraserheads singles chronology
"With a Smile"
(1995)
"Alapaap"
(1995)
"Minsan"
(1995)
Circus track listing

"Alapaap" (English: Skies) is a song by the Eraserheads from the album Circus. The song was the band's ninth hit single and the fourth hit single from the album. The song has been covered by 6cyclemind twice (in 2005 with Ney Dimaculangan and 2012 with Tutti Caringal). The song starts with a bass riff by Buddy Zabala.

Controversy

Senator Vicente Sotto III called for the banning of "Alapaap" from airplay, claiming that the song is drug oriented.[1] The band, however, replied to the allegations through a letter to the lawmaker.

Performances

The band performed the song in their historical reunion concert last August 30, 2008 as an opening song.

The band last performed the song in their Final Set concert last March 7, 2009 wherein they played the song in a different rendition.

Notes

Covers

References

  1. "Eraserheads Banda Ng Masa". I-Witness The GMA Documentaries. March 9, 2009. GMA.