Bamboo Mañalac
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Francisco Gaudencio Lupe Belardo Mañalac,(born January 19, 1978) popularly known as Bamboo Mañalac, is a Filipino musician and singer, who was known as the former vocalist of Filipino rock bands, Rivermaya
and Bamboo
, now performing as a solo artist.
, who planned on developing a musical group into a rock/show band. The band was originally formed under the name Xaga.
The band evolved through a series of line-ups that included Nathan Azarcon
on bass, Rico Blanco
on keyboards and Perfecto de Castro
on guitars. The initial drummer was replaced by former Bazurak bandmate and childhood friend, Mark Escueta. Bamboo was a schoolmate of Azarcon, who came on board as lead vocals. The band was managed by Lizza Nakpil and Chito Roño.
With Mañalac as frontman, the band members decided to disband Xaga and re-establish the band as Rivermaya. They started developing original songs like "Ulan" (Rain), "214", and "Awit ng Kabataan" (Song of the Youth) in demo form for prospective recording companies. They were quickly signed to the Sony BMG Philippines label.
The band released 2 more hit albums Trip
and Atomic Bomb, which produced hits like "Kisapmata" (Blink of an eye), "Himala" (Miracle), "Panahon Na Naman" (Here Comes the Season), "Hilo" (Dizzy), "Princess of Disguise", "Hinahanap-Hanap Kita" (Always searching for you), "Elesi", "Kung Ayaw Mo, Huwag Mo" (If you don't like, then don't) and "If".
After Rivermaya embarked on a US tour, it was at that time that Mañalac decided to stay in Los Angeles
, USA
together with his family, while the other remaining members went back to the Philippines
.
and Vic Mercado then jammed together and formed a band.
They received numerous awards, including "Band of the Year" in the 2004 MTV Pilipinas and 2004 NU Rock Awards
. Mañalac was also awarded "Vocalist of the Year" in the 2004 NU Rock Awards. He also won an award in the 2004 MTV Style Awards in the Rock Style category.
In January 2011, news had been circulating that the band has allegedly disbanded. DJ KC Montero of Wave 89.1 confirmed the breakup on The KC Show and via Twitter
.
Montero clarified that all the members of the band "have decided to move on," and that he does not know why they called it quits.
Bamboo finally confirmed the break-up of the band in an official statement posted before midnight of January 11 on the group's website.
(bass) and Mark Escueta (drums).
Rivermaya
Rivermaya is one of the most influential, critically acclaimed and significant Filipino rock band formed in 1993. They are one of the several bands who spearheads the 90s Philippine alternative rock explosion...
and Bamboo
Bamboo (band)
Bamboo was a Filipino alternative rock supergroup founded in 2002 by Francisco "Bamboo" Mañalac, Ira Cruz, Nathan Azarcon and Vic Mercado.-Band origin:...
, now performing as a solo artist.
Rivermaya (1993-1998)
In 1993, Rivermaya was formed by PR practitioner Lizza Nakpil and film director Chito RoñoChito Roño
Chito Roño, also known as Sixto Kayko, is a Filipino multi-awarded TV and film director. He is the director of the blockbuster films Feng Shui and Sukob...
, who planned on developing a musical group into a rock/show band. The band was originally formed under the name Xaga.
The band evolved through a series of line-ups that included Nathan Azarcon
Nathan Azarcon
Nathan Azarcon is an award-winning Filipino musician, nationalist, songwriter, and producer. He is the lead vocalist and bassist of Hijo, and former bassist for Filipino rock bands Rivermaya, Pinikpikan, Kapatid and Bamboo....
on bass, Rico Blanco
Rico Blanco
Rico Blanco is a Filipino singer, songwriter, musician, record producer, actor, and entrepreneur. As a solo artist and with his former band, Rivermaya, Blanco has so far recorded, written and produced more local and regional number one hits than any other musician since 1994 and has sold over a...
on keyboards and Perfecto de Castro
Perfecto de Castro
Perfecto "Perf" de Castro is a multi-awarded Filipino musician, currently focusing on Classical and Flamenco music played on the Ten-string guitar, but perhaps best known for having been a celebrated fixture in the Philippine alternative rock scene during the 1990s...
on guitars. The initial drummer was replaced by former Bazurak bandmate and childhood friend, Mark Escueta. Bamboo was a schoolmate of Azarcon, who came on board as lead vocals. The band was managed by Lizza Nakpil and Chito Roño.
With Mañalac as frontman, the band members decided to disband Xaga and re-establish the band as Rivermaya. They started developing original songs like "Ulan" (Rain), "214", and "Awit ng Kabataan" (Song of the Youth) in demo form for prospective recording companies. They were quickly signed to the Sony BMG Philippines label.
The band released 2 more hit albums Trip
Trip (Rivermaya album)
- Trivia :The album's title, "Trip," is not found anywhere on the CD packaging which can result in the album being mistaken for the band's self-titled debut album.- Personnel :*Rico Blanco - guitar, vocals*Francisco "Bamboo" Mañalac - vocals...
and Atomic Bomb, which produced hits like "Kisapmata" (Blink of an eye), "Himala" (Miracle), "Panahon Na Naman" (Here Comes the Season), "Hilo" (Dizzy), "Princess of Disguise", "Hinahanap-Hanap Kita" (Always searching for you), "Elesi", "Kung Ayaw Mo, Huwag Mo" (If you don't like, then don't) and "If".
After Rivermaya embarked on a US tour, it was at that time that Mañalac decided to stay in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles , with a population at the 2010 United States Census of 3,792,621, is the most populous city in California, USA and the second most populous in the United States, after New York City. It has an area of , and is located in Southern California...
, USA
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
together with his family, while the other remaining members went back to the Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
.
Bamboo (2003-2011)
In 2003, after living in Los Angeles following the Rivermaya tour in America, Mañalac returned to the Philippines. His former bandmate in Rivermaya, Nathan Azarcon, introduced him to Ira CruzIra Cruz
Ira Cara Cruz is a multi-award winning Filipino musician, composer and producer. He is the lead guitarist of Hijo and former member of Bamboo, Introvoys, Passage and Kapatid.-Introvoys :...
and Vic Mercado then jammed together and formed a band.
They received numerous awards, including "Band of the Year" in the 2004 MTV Pilipinas and 2004 NU Rock Awards
NU Rock Awards
The NU Rock Awards was an annual recognition program sponsored from 1994 to 2010 by the defunct Metro Manila based radio station NU 107.1. 1994 saw the birth of what is to become the biggest annual gathering of the finest rock musicians in the country—the NU 107 Rock Awards! The very first NU 107...
. Mañalac was also awarded "Vocalist of the Year" in the 2004 NU Rock Awards. He also won an award in the 2004 MTV Style Awards in the Rock Style category.
In January 2011, news had been circulating that the band has allegedly disbanded. DJ KC Montero of Wave 89.1 confirmed the breakup on The KC Show and via Twitter
Twitter
Twitter is an online social networking and microblogging service that enables its users to send and read text-based posts of up to 140 characters, informally known as "tweets".Twitter was created in March 2006 by Jack Dorsey and launched that July...
.
Montero clarified that all the members of the band "have decided to move on," and that he does not know why they called it quits.
Bamboo finally confirmed the break-up of the band in an official statement posted before midnight of January 11 on the group's website.
Solo Career (2011)
On September 22, 2011, Mañalac released his first single "Questions", as a solo artist. His debut album, titled "No Water, No Moon", was released on November 20, 2011 (11/20/2011). The album also features Ria Osorio (keyboard, orchestrator), Kakoi Legaspi (guitars), Louie TalanRazorback (band)
Razorback is a Filipino hard rock band formed in 1990. Originally known for being regulars at the now-defunct Kalye, a club in Makati, the band had proven their onstage mettle many times over, via their own club gigs to full-scale concerts as well as for having opened for Rage Against the Machine...
(bass) and Mark Escueta (drums).
Discography
- with Rivermaya
- RivermayaRivermaya (album)- Personnel :Francisco "Bamboo" Mañalac Rico Blanco Perfecto de Castro Nathan Azarcon Mark Escueta Producers: Bamboo Manalac, Mark Escueta, Perfecto de Castro, Nathan Azarcon & Rico Blanco...
(1994) - TripTrip (Rivermaya album)- Trivia :The album's title, "Trip," is not found anywhere on the CD packaging which can result in the album being mistaken for the band's self-titled debut album.- Personnel :*Rico Blanco - guitar, vocals*Francisco "Bamboo" Mañalac - vocals...
(1996) - Atomic Bomb (1997)
- Remixed (1998)
- Rivermaya
- with Bamboo
- As The Music PlaysAs the Music PlaysAs The Music Plays is the debut album released by Pinoy rock band Bamboo following the return of Bamboo Mañalac in the Philippine music scene after 5 years of hiatus in the USA. Bamboo immediately gained fame for the track "Noypi" which captivated the hearts of the youth and sparked patriotism in...
(2004) - Light Peace LoveLight Peace LoveLight Peace Love is the second album of the Filipino rock band Bamboo. The song "Hallelujah" was released some time before the actual release of the album, becoming an instant hit...
(2005) - We Stand Alone TogetherWe Stand Alone TogetherWe Stand Alone Together is the third album of the Filipino rock band Bamboo and also their first cover album. The first disc contains 8 tracks plus 1 hidden song, 3 of which are Tagalog songs. The songs "Tatsulok" and "Probinsyana" have been released as singles and have become instant hits on local...
(2007) - Tomorrow Becomes YesterdayTomorrow Becomes Yesterday- Personnel :Francisco "Bamboo" Mañalac - VocalsNathan Azarcon - BassIra Cruz - GuitarsVic Mercado - Drums...
(2008)
- As The Music Plays
- Solo albums
- No Water, No MoonNo Water, No MoonNo Water, No Moon is the debut album by Bamboo Mañalac following his departure from his former band, Bamboo. It's lead single was "Questions".-Track listing:-Personel:* Bamboo Mañalac - vocals* Mark Escueta - drums* Kakoi Legaspi - guitars...
(2011)
- No Water, No Moon
Awards
| Year | Ceremony | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | MTV Philippines Style Awards | Rock Style category | |
| NU Rock Awards NU Rock Awards The NU Rock Awards was an annual recognition program sponsored from 1994 to 2010 by the defunct Metro Manila based radio station NU 107.1. 1994 saw the birth of what is to become the biggest annual gathering of the finest rock musicians in the country—the NU 107 Rock Awards! The very first NU 107... |
Vocalist of the Year | ||
| 2005 | |||
| 2006 | SOP Pasiklaband | ||