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Looney Tunes bested six other competitors, including second placer FLL and third placer Amamimamols. Dubbed Musiklaban, the BotB also served as the closing program of Balik Tanaw, this year's UPIS Fair.
"Masaya kami. Parang nag-iwan na kami ng mark dito sa UPIS. Yung pagkapanalo namin, para siyang proof ng skill namin as musicians," said some members of LT.
The songs that the band played this year are Paramore’s Brick by Boring Brick, My Chemical Romance’s Helena, and Noon Hanggang Ngayon, a song which they composed themselves.
Looney Tunes is composed of seniors David de Layola on rhythm guitar, Rene Rollon II on lead guitar, newcomer Jomer Dula on bass, Blade Saliva on drums, and Franz Candido and Faith Austria on vocals.
They first started out as the Honeyboyz (with Faith) in 2013 with batchmate Bjorn Amargo as the drummer. They won first place then and also in 2014 when they first became known by the name Looney Tunes.
This year, Amargo was not able to rehearse for the competition with the rest of the band so adjustments were made to have a full band. Amargo is still part of the band, though, and plays with them when there is time. The band also has a manager and producer this year, Angelo Cinco and James Ecito respectively.
Passion ㅡ it is why this band is what it is. They do not play because they only want to win or because of prizes but because they want to be a band and perform. They have been influenced by their favorite bands including My Chemical Romance and Franco.
They also play without exclusivity. Other people are welcome to play with them; often they invite their friends, too. They celebrate their triumphs by playing more music. They have upcoming gigs and a YouTube channel and are interested if ever there are opportunities for them.
The most interesting thing about them, however, is the fact that they think of their band as a family and not a group. They have eaten at the studio together and even went carolling together once. This is what they want aspiring bands to do. They want them to enjoy being in a band and be a family. This is what makes for a whole and complete sound. / by Trisa de Ocampo
One band, one sound: Looney Tunes wins 3-peat in UPIS BotB
For the third straight year, Looney Tunes (LT) took home the championship in the annual Battle of the Bands (BotB) last January 9.Looney Tunes bested six other competitors, including second placer FLL and third placer Amamimamols. Dubbed Musiklaban, the BotB also served as the closing program of Balik Tanaw, this year's UPIS Fair.
"Masaya kami. Parang nag-iwan na kami ng mark dito sa UPIS. Yung pagkapanalo namin, para siyang proof ng skill namin as musicians," said some members of LT.
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| The Looney Tunes from L-R: Austria, Cinco, Rollon, Ecito, Candido, Saliva, de Layola, and Dula. Photo Credit: James Ecito |
The songs that the band played this year are Paramore’s Brick by Boring Brick, My Chemical Romance’s Helena, and Noon Hanggang Ngayon, a song which they composed themselves.
Looney Tunes is composed of seniors David de Layola on rhythm guitar, Rene Rollon II on lead guitar, newcomer Jomer Dula on bass, Blade Saliva on drums, and Franz Candido and Faith Austria on vocals.
They first started out as the Honeyboyz (with Faith) in 2013 with batchmate Bjorn Amargo as the drummer. They won first place then and also in 2014 when they first became known by the name Looney Tunes.
This year, Amargo was not able to rehearse for the competition with the rest of the band so adjustments were made to have a full band. Amargo is still part of the band, though, and plays with them when there is time. The band also has a manager and producer this year, Angelo Cinco and James Ecito respectively.
Passion ㅡ it is why this band is what it is. They do not play because they only want to win or because of prizes but because they want to be a band and perform. They have been influenced by their favorite bands including My Chemical Romance and Franco.
They also play without exclusivity. Other people are welcome to play with them; often they invite their friends, too. They celebrate their triumphs by playing more music. They have upcoming gigs and a YouTube channel and are interested if ever there are opportunities for them.
The most interesting thing about them, however, is the fact that they think of their band as a family and not a group. They have eaten at the studio together and even went carolling together once. This is what they want aspiring bands to do. They want them to enjoy being in a band and be a family. This is what makes for a whole and complete sound. / by Trisa de Ocampo
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