The Oktaves is the only album by the Filipino rock supergroup the Oktaves, released on February 22, 2013, by MCA Music. It features Eraserheads and Pupil vocalist Ely Buendia, The Jerks guitarist Nitoy Adriano, and Hilera members Chris Padilla (vocals, guitars), Bobby Padilla (drums), and Ivan Garcia (bass).
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| Released | February 22, 2013 |
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| Length | 46:49 |
| Label | MCA Music |
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Background
editBuendia previously collaborated with Hilera on the 2010 album In Love and War, a collaboration with the late rapper Francis M.[1] In 2011, Buendia and Adriano collaborated on the song “Bungo sa Bangin” as part of Rock Rizal, a music project by Rock Ed Philippines commemorating Jose Rizal’s 150th birth anniversary.[1] Buendia and Hilera also contributed a Tagalog rendition of "La Paloma" as the theme song to the 2011 film Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story.[2]
Buendia, Adriano, and the members of Hilera first performed as The Oktaves at the inaugural ball of the Philippine edition of Esquire magazine in 2012.[3] They later signed a recording contract with MCA Music in October.[3]
Release
editThe band launched the album at a mall show, where it was sold as a bundle with a limited edition T-shirt and a poster; those who bought a bundle had a meet and greet with the members.[4]
The music video for "Ikot" was directed by Buendia and was released in October 2014. It features Ellen Adarna performing a lap dance on Chris Padilla, who performed the song.[5]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Gone Gone Gone" | Ely Buendia | 3:24 |
| 2. | "Hold On Tight" | Chris Padilla | 2:34 |
| 3. | "K.U.P.A.L." | Buendia | 3:29 |
| 4. | "Walang Magawa" | Padilla | 3:49 |
| 5. | "Olivia" | Buendia | 4:43 |
| 6. | "Get You" | Padilla | 4:36 |
| 7. | "Paakyat Ka Pa Lang Pababa Na Ako" | Buendia | 3:44 |
| 8. | "Ikot" | Padilla | 4:21 |
| 9. | "Detox" | Buendia | 2:51 |
| 10. | "Standing On My Own" | Padilla | 3:51 |
| 11. | "Bungo Sa Bangin" | Buendia | 5:18 |
| 12. | "Langit Express" | Buendia | 4:09 |
| Total length: | 44:35 | ||
Personnel
editThe Oktaves
edit- Ely Buendia – vocals, guitars
- Nitoy Adriano – lead guitars
- Chris Padilla – vocals, guitars
- Ivan Garcia – bass
- Bobby Padilla – drums
Production
edit- Ely Buendia – producer
- Robert Javier – producer
References
edit- ^ a b Sulat, Bert B. Jr. "The Oktaves rock hard, roll loud". Rappler.com. Retrieved August 24, 2024.
- ^ Cruz, Marinel R. "'Asiong' shoots down rivals in MMFF". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved August 24, 2024.
- ^ a b De Jesus, Totel V. "Ely Buendia joins new band Oktaves; signs with MCA Music". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved August 24, 2024.
- ^ "The Oktaves: new band, same old guys". Coconuts Manila. Retrieved August 24, 2024.
- ^ "Watch: Ellen Adarna sizzles in The Oktaves' new music video". Spot.ph. Retrieved August 24, 2024.