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 OPM, Pinoy rock, Alternative rock, Novelty, Funk, Rap rock, Experimental,Ska Punk
Years active 1993 – present
Labels Universal Records (Philippines)
Associated acts Kamikazee
Pupil (band)
Comic Relief
Superlooj
Keltscross
Moonstar 88
The Teeth (Filipino band)
Yano
Francis Magalona
Gloc9
Noel Cabangon
Apo Hiking Society
Eraserheads
Hot Dog (band)
Website The Official Site of Parokya ni Edgar
Members
erwin "Chito" Miranda, Jr.
teofila "burger king" lakandula
Derrick "babaero ako" de guzman
abner "abnermel" fernandez
bajee "the jerjer master" de lara
mark "bat lasher" rosaria

Parokya ni Edgar (English translation: Parish of Edgar) is a Filipino band that was formed in 1993 by a group of Ateneo de Manila High School students. The band is famous and most lauded for its original rock novelty songs and often satirical covers of famous 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.

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[edit] History

[edit] Before Parokya ni Edgar

Naming themselves Comic Relief, the band originally consisted of three vocalists - Alfonso "Chito" Miranda, Jr., Jeric Estaco, Francis Vincent "Vinci" Montaner, and two guitarists, Miko Yap and Gabriel Ignatius "Gab" Chee Kee. They honed their musical skills through after-school jamming, before performing an opening number for an Eraserheads concert. This break prompted the band to add a drummer and a bassist - Dindin Moreno and Buhawi Meneses. The same performance also marked the change of the band's name to Parokya ni Edgar.[1] After high school, Miko and Jerick, left the band to pursue other interests. As a replacement, the remaining band members invited to their fold guitarist Darius Semaña (lead guitarist).

[edit] Parokya ni Edgar

Parokya Ni Edgar came from a joke answer Jeric Estaco gave during Philippine History class, when the teacher asked him where the father of Jose Rizal's fictional hero, Crisostomo Ibarra, was educated.

The band soon started playing at the legendary local band hub, Club Dredd. Coming out during the height of the Pinoy rock explosion, with the Filipino rock community giving in to the influence of especially grunge acts such as Nirvana, Pearl Jam and Soundgarden, Parokya ni Edgar played like no other. Their jokes, silly antics, and outrageous performances paved the way to the popularity that they currently enjoy.

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 the nation. 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 (platinum).[2]

[edit] Musical legacy

Since their inception, Parokya ni Edgar has enjoyed unmatched staying power in the recording scene of the Philippines. Chito Miranda has served as the band's frontman, filtering the band's output to the taste of its audience.[citation needed]

[edit] Discography

[edit] Studio albums

  • Khangkhungkherrnitz (1996)
  • Buruguduystunstugudunstuy (1997)
  • Gulong Itlog Gulong (1999)
  • Edgar Edgar Musikahan (2002)
  • Bigotilyo (2003)
  • Halina Sa Parokya (2005)
  • Solid (2007)
  • Upcoming 11th Album and 8th studio album (2010)

[edit] Christmas Album

  • Jingle Balls Silent Night Holy Cow (1998)

[edit] Compilation Album

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

[edit] Live albums

  • Inuman Sessions Vol. 1 (2004)

[edit] DVD

  • Matira matibay: PG-13 "Singles 1994-2007" DVD (2007)

[edit] Collaborations

  • 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)

[edit] Singles

  • "Buloy"
  • "Trip" (parody cover of Creep by Radiohead).
  • "Maniwala Ka Sana"
  • "Please Don't Touch My Birdie"
  • "Silvertoes"
  • "Sayang"
  • "Lutong Bahay"
  • "Nakaw ang Wallet Ko" (parody version of Knockin' on Heaven's Door by Bob Dylan)
  • "!OkaTokat" (TV theme of the same title)
  • "Harana"
  • "Picha Pie" (parody cover of I Will Survive by Cake, which itself is a cover of Gloria Gaynor's I Will Survive)
  • "Halaga"
  • "Inuman Na"
  • "Swimming Beach"
  • "Sorry Na"
  • "Mr. Suave"
  • "The Yes Yes Show"
  • "Alumni Homecoming"
  • "Chikinini"
  • "First Day Funk"
  • "Mang Jose"
  • "Bagsakan"
  • "Para Sa 'Yo"
  • "Papa Cologne"
  • "The Ordertaker" (parody cover of Chop Suey! and Toxicity by System of a Down)
  • "Gitara"
  • "One and Only You" - also known as "Your Song"
  • "Halina sa Parokya"
  • "Muli"
  • "Pumapatak ang Ulan" (cover version of a APO Hiking Society song)
  • "Beh! Buti Nga!" (cover version of a Hot Dog song)
  • "American Junk" featuring Kamikazee (cover version of an APO Hiking Society song)
  • "Nescafe" (a commercial ad jingle)
  • "Macho" (parody version of a Village People song, "Macho Man")
  • "Boys Do Fall In Love" (cover version of a Robin Gibb song "Boys Do Fall In Love")
  • "Walang Susuko" (TV theme from Lastikman)
  • "Amats"
  • "Akala"
  • "Iisang Sarap" (Jollibee Yumburger Theme for "Jollibee")
  • "I-Bulsarap!" (New theme for "Mang Tomas All-Around Sarsa")

[edit] Band members

[edit] Parody covers

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

[edit] Awards and nominations

Awit Awards

  • Won: Best Novelty Recording - "Don't Touch My Birdie" (1999)
  • Won: Best TV Theme Song - "Okatokat" (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)
  • Nominated: Album of the Year - Khangkhungkherrnitz (1996)
  • Nominated: Best New Group (1996)
  • Nominated: Best Rock Performance (1996)
  • Nominated: Best Soundtrack - "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

MYX Music Awards

  • 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)
  • Nominated: Favorite Rock Music Video - "The Ordertaker" (2007)
  • Nominated: Favorite Collaboration - "The Ordertaker" w/ Kamikazee (2007)
  • Nominated: Favorite MYX Celebrity VJ (2008)
  • Nominated: Favorite Remake - "Macho" (2009)

DWLS FM

  • 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)

[edit] Additional information

 Lists of miscellaneous information should be avoided. Please relocate any relevant information into appropriate sections or articles. (August 2009)
  • Alfonso "Chito" Miranda, Jr. is the thinnest member of the band thus making him the most visible member of the group.
  • Buwi Meneses is the son of the late Rosa Meneses (1952-2000).
  • Vinci Montaner and Gab Chee-Kee are the secondary vocalists of the band.
  • Gabriel Chee-Kee is the son of a respected English teacher at the Ateneo de Manila High School.
  • Their first song to be composed is the song "Buloy". It was composed before the death of their best friend Buloy and finished after his demise.
  • "Buloy" is an actual person, Chito met him in Batangas. He was a Fine Arts student at the Far Eastern University, who committed suicide.
  • Alfonso "Chito" Miranda, Jr. is a member of Alpha Kappa Rho Fraternity while Buhawi Meneses and Darius Semaña are members of Tau Gamma Phi Fraternity.

[edit] See also

[edit] References

  1. ^ http://www.pinoybanda.com/parokya-ni-edgar-pinoy-banda-page/
  2. ^ http://www.celebritiesph.com/musicians/filipino-bands/parokya-ni-edgar.html

[edit] External links

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Parokya ni Edgar
Chito Miranda · Gab Chee-Kee · Buwi Meneses · Darius Semaña · Din Din Moreno · Vinci Montaner
Studio albums
Live albums
Compilations
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"
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