Nathan Azarcon
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Nathan Peter Hachero Azarcon |
| Born |
29 January 1975 Philippines |
| Origin | BF Homes Paranaque City |
| Genres | Rock, funk, jazz, alternative rock, reggae |
| Occupation(s) | music producer, musician, songwriter, Bass player, Arranger |
| Instruments | Bass guitar, acoustic bass guitar, vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 1992–present |
| Labels | EMI Music Philippines, Inc. |
| Associated acts | Hijo, Bamboo, Rivermaya, Kapatid, Pinikpikan |
| Notable instruments | |
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Modulus Bass Guitar Fender Precision Bass Fender Jazz Bass Music Man Stingray Peavey Millenium 4 String | |
Nathan Peter H. Azarcon is an award-winning Filipino musician, nationalist, songwriter, and producer. He was the bassist, and founding member of Filipino rock bands Rivermaya, Pinikpikan, Kapatid and Bamboo.
His complete body of work includes hits produced while he was a member of four different bands. Albums on which he has performed have been certified Gold, Platinum, and Multi-Platinum. In recognition of his work, he has been honored by NU Rock Awards; Katha Music Awards; MTV Pilipinas Music Awards; and the Awit Awards, which are presented and organized by the Philippine Association of the Record Industry (PARI).
Background
A fierce advocate of South East Asian culture, Azarcon, who was a prominent fixture on magazine covers during the 90's and 2000's is partially credited (along with Karl Roy, Brandon Vera) for the popular resurgence of the austro- polynesian/ Indo - Malay script Baybayin in modern Filipino culture.
Personal life
Azarcon is a member of the Tau Gamma Phi Triskelion Grand Fraternity.
Equipment
Azarcon has been known to use Fender, Music Man and Modulus bass guitars. He now uses Warwick basses exclusively
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