Aegis (band)
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Aegis is a band in the Philippines
. Their successful singles include "Luhà" ("Tears"), "Halík" ("Kiss"), and "Basáng-basâ sa Ulán" ("Drenched in the Rain").
Sisters Juliet and Mercy Sunot have been with the group since they started originally as AG's Soundtrippers (the letters A and G being their manager's initials). They later changed into Aegis in 1998 as agreed upon by the band manager & Alpha Records. Apart from the two sisters, keyboardist Stella Galindo is also the sister of the band's manager Lito. While his (Lito's) wife, Josie, is Rey's sister.
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. Their successful singles include "Luhà" ("Tears"), "Halík" ("Kiss"), and "Basáng-basâ sa Ulán" ("Drenched in the Rain").
Current members
- Juliet, Mercy and Ken Sunot (vocals)
- Stella Galindo (keyboard)
- Rey Abenoja (guitar)
- Rowena Pinpin (bass)
- Vilma Goloviogo (drums)
Biography
Aegis has released seven albums over its career that have consistently made the Gold and Platinum marks beginning with Halik, Mahal na Mahal Kita, Awit at Pag-Ibig, Paskong-Pasko and Ating Balikan. They also released a mind-boggling remix collection of Aegis' hits entitled Ating Sayawin. The band is also responsible for hits such as "Luha" and "Halik."Sisters Juliet and Mercy Sunot have been with the group since they started originally as AG's Soundtrippers (the letters A and G being their manager's initials). They later changed into Aegis in 1998 as agreed upon by the band manager & Alpha Records. Apart from the two sisters, keyboardist Stella Galindo is also the sister of the band's manager Lito. While his (Lito's) wife, Josie, is Rey's sister.
Studio Albums
| Year | Album | Singles | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | "Halik" | Halik Bakit? Sinta Basang-basa Sa Ulan Hahanapin Ko Luha I Love You Na Lang Sa Tago Pagmamahal Mary Jane 'Yun Na! |
"Alpha Records" |
| 2000 | "Mahal Na Mahal Kita" | Mahal Na Mahal Kita Maniwala Ka Sundot Palad Do You Want Me? Munting Pangarap To Be With You Rockin' The Cities Nag-Iisang Ikaw Gumising Na Tayo |
"Alpha Records" |
| 2001 | "Awit At Pag-ibig" | Awit At Pag-ibig Bakit Sa'yo Lamang Para Kay Aileen Ikaw Pader Paano Ba? Araw-Araw Na Lang Babae Sa Bintana Asul Ilog |
"Harmony Music" |
| 2003 | "Muling Balikan" | Dukha Bulag, Pipi at Bingi Himig ng Pag-Ibig Laki sa Layaw Pagsubok Bayan Ko Ang Buhay Ko Lupa Panahon Baleleng Miss na Miss Kita |
"Harmony Music" |
| 2006 | "Simple Lang" | Lungkot Bata Yabang Buti Pa Sa Bukid Maghihintay Ako Walang Hanggan Simple Lang Muli Mahal Ko Trabaho Come - Aegis (Jackou on vocals) |
"Alpha Records" |
| 2009 | "Back to Love" | Light On Listen Total Eclipse Of The Heart Help One Moment In Time When I Need You You Raise Me Up Alone Run To You Tears In Heaven What About Love? Tell Him Without You Forever Young |
"Alpha Records" |
Christmas Album
| Year | Title of the Album | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | "Paskung-Paskò" | Christmas Is Here Again Sana'y Kapiling Ka Ngayong Pasko Christmas Bonus Paskong Wala Ka Paskung-Pasko Pagdiriwang Ng Kapaskuhan Araw-Araw Gawing Pasko Kahulugan Ng Pasko Pasko Ubas At Pag-Ibig |
"Alpha Records" |
Compilation Albums
| Year | Title of the Album | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | "Ating Balikan" | Pagbabalik Tao Usapan May Bukas Pa Sayang Na Sayang Usok Usahay Minahal Kita Luha (Acoustic Version) Tayo'y Mga Pinoy Aegis Medley (Munting Pangarap/ Luha/ Sinta/ Bakit/ Awit At Pag-ibig/ Halik) |
"Alpha Records" |
| 2005 | "Greatest Hits" | Halik Luha Basang Basa Sa Ulan Sinta Bakit? Mahal Na Mahal Kita Munting Pangarap Maniwala Ka Bakit? (Ako Ngayo'y Hate Mo) Sa'yo Lamang Pagbabalik Minahal Kita Sayang Na Sayang Usahay Dukha Bayan Ko Pagsubok Miss Na Miss Kita Hesus May Bukas Pa |
"Alpha Records" |
Dance Album
| Year | Title of the Album | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | "Ating Sayawin" | Basang-basa Sa Ulan Luha Sinta Halik Maniwala Ka Bakit (From The Album "Halik") Munting Pangarap Mahal Na Mahal Kita Awit At Pag-ibig Bakit? (From The Album "Awit At Pag-Ibig") |
"Harmony Music" |