Silent Sanctuary

Silent Sanctuary
Silent Sanctuary performing in Navotas in 2016.
Background information
Origin	Metro Manila, Philippines
Genres	Alternative rock baroque pop pop rock Pinoy rock
Years active	2001–present
Labels	Universal Records Ivory Music & Video
Members	Sarkie Sarangay Anjo Inacay Allen Calixto Jason Rondero
Past members	Norman Dellosa Jett Ramirez Paolo Legaspi Chino David

Silent Sanctuary is a 4-piece Filipino rock band that was formed in Metro Manila, Philippines in 2001. Five studio albums have been released by the band throughout its career.

History

Silent Sanctuary was formed in 2001 with three founding members Norman Dellosa (vocals, guitars), Paolo Legaspi (bass guitar, backing vocals), and Allen Calixto (drums). As a growing band, they experimented in their music by mixing in classical instruments to make a unique sound, adding the fourth member, Norman's high school classmate Anjo Inacay (cellist) to the line-up. In 2002, they were asked to guest in UnTV's In the Raw where Anjo asked Jett Ramirez to create string arrangements for their performance. More string instrumentalists joined them during that single episode. Later, Jett and Chino David (violinists) were both asked as formal members of the band. In February 2004, they released an independently produced full-length album in Millennia Bar and Cafe in Kamuning entitled Ellipsis of the Mind. Jett Ramirez, then, left the band.

Later on, Sarkie Sarangay took over vocal duties for the band after Norman Dellosa's departure. Jason Rondero, vocalist/bassist of indie band New Modern became the band's new bassist when Paolo Legaspi left the band after their successful debut album called Fuchsiang Pag-ibig, just months after Sarangay joined the band.

Albums

Silent Sanctuary's second album Fuchsiang Pag-ibig, was released under Universal Records in 2007. They did this with the help of their manager Kerwin Rosete who has worked for Parokya ni Edgar, and is now the person behind One Big Family Artist Management. He also manages other OPM bands including Itchyworms, Ciudad, Soapdish, Overtone, Wandering Dew, and Concrete Sam.

Their third album called Mistaken for Granted was released on March 27, 2009 under Universal Records with Rommel "Sancho" Sanchez and Buddy Zabala as producers.

Silent Sanctuary spiced up their signature "classical music meets rock music" sound with the release of their 4th album called Monodramatic in 2013. Under Ivory Music & Video Inc., they launched the most awaited album since the last releasing way back 4 years ago.

Silent Sanctuary sang Angel Eyes theme song "Sa'yo" at the #MyxMo2014 concert.

Band members

Current members

• Raymund "Sarkie" Sarangay - vocals, guitars (2007–present); keyboards (2013–present)
• Anjo Inacay - cello (2002–present)
• Jason Rondero - bass guitar , backing vocals (2007–present)
• Allen Calixto - drums (2001–present)

Former members

• Norman Dellosa - vocals, guitars (2001–2007)
• Paolo Legaspi - bass guitar, backing vocals (2001–2007)
• Jett Ramirez - violin (2002–2004)
• Chino David - violin, backing vocals (2002–2017)

Touring session members

• Jerome Reyes - Live session guitarist (2004–2006)
• Jim Alcaraz - Live session drummer (2008–2010)
• Melvin Santiago - Live session bassist (2003–2004)

Discography

Studio albums

• Ellipsis of the Mind (2004)
• Fuchsiang Pag-Ibig (2007)
• Mistaken for Granted (2009)
• Monodramatic (2013)
• Langit Luha (2015)

Compilations

• Kami nAPO Muna Ulit (Universal Records, 2007)
• Kisses Anniversary Album

Singles and music videos

• Tuyo nang Damdamin
• Paalam
• Rebound
• Ikaw Lamang
• Hay Naku
• Kundiman
• Hiling
• Patunayan
• Bumalik Ka Na Sa'kin
• Meron Nang Iba (featuring Ashley Gosiengfiao)
• Sa'yo
• Pasensya Ka Na
• Di Na Kita Mahal
• Baka Sakali
• Summer Song
• Ingat Ka
• Kismet
• Balang Araw
• Masanay Ka Muna
• Sandali Lang
• 14
• Nagtahan
• Huli na ang Lahat
• Sa Piling Mo
• Lambing
• Abot Langit
• Pink 5ive