Moonstar 88
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Moonstar88 is a female-fronted band in the Philippine local music scene.
As of April 2008, they have released three albums, Popcorn, Press to Play and Todo Combo, and collaborated on one track, Pag-Ibig Ko Sa Iyo, found on RoK On! Music Inspired By Ragnarok Online
.
They also performed a rendition of the APO song, "Panalangin" which they recorded and was added to the tribute album
for the band, Apo Hiking Society
, on the Kami nAPO Muna
album.
The band members all maintain successful careers outside their work as musicians. Maychelle is a pharmacist
with academic achievements outside music; Paolo is a famous video director; Bon is an Art Director; and Herbert is an accomplished Creative Director
.
The name of the band was chosen after they had landed a gig, but did not have a name for their band. They wrote down a list of names and when they were about to perform, they choose Moonstar. They added the number 88 since Moonstar was the 88th name on their list.
They belong to Backbeat Management - the same management that handles more famous bands such as Parokya ni Edgar, Kamikazee, Queso, and The Youth and more recently Franco.
They made a remake of Yano's famous song, "Senti".
Former members:
Road managers: Allan Montero / Rupert Tabiano / Shellby Reyes
As of April 2008, they have released three albums, Popcorn, Press to Play and Todo Combo, and collaborated on one track, Pag-Ibig Ko Sa Iyo, found on RoK On! Music Inspired By Ragnarok Online
Ragnarok Online
Ragnarok Online , often referred to as RO, is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game or MMORPG created by GRAVITY Co., Ltd. based on the manhwa Ragnarok by Lee Myung-jin. It was first released in South Korea on 31 August 2002 for Microsoft Windows and has since been released in many other...
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They also performed a rendition of the APO song, "Panalangin" which they recorded and was added to the tribute album
Tribute album
A tribute album is a recorded collection of cover versions of songs or instrumental compositions. Its concept may be either various artists making a tribute to a single artist, a single artist making a tribute to various artists, or a single artist making a tribute to another single artist.There...
for the band, Apo Hiking Society
APO Hiking Society
The Apolinario Mabini Hiking Society, later popularly known as Apo Hiking Society or, simply, Apo, was a Filipino musical group. The group had its fledgling beginnings in 1969 at the Ateneo de Manila high school, with thirteen members: Lito de Joya, Sonny Santiago, Gus Cosio, Renato Garcia, Chito...
, on the Kami nAPO Muna
Kami nAPO Muna
Kami nAPO Muna is the first tribute album recorded to honor the 1970s Filipino musical group, APO Hiking Society. "Kami nAPO Muna", in Filipino, literally means "it's our turn", the phrase also being a play on the Apo name...
album.
History
Moonstar88 was formed in 1999. They were signed to Sony BMG by 2007.The band members all maintain successful careers outside their work as musicians. Maychelle is a pharmacist
Pharmacist
Pharmacists are allied health professionals who practice in pharmacy, the field of health sciences focusing on safe and effective medication use...
with academic achievements outside music; Paolo is a famous video director; Bon is an Art Director; and Herbert is an accomplished Creative Director
Advertising
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.
The name of the band was chosen after they had landed a gig, but did not have a name for their band. They wrote down a list of names and when they were about to perform, they choose Moonstar. They added the number 88 since Moonstar was the 88th name on their list.
They belong to Backbeat Management - the same management that handles more famous bands such as Parokya ni Edgar, Kamikazee, Queso, and The Youth and more recently Franco.
They made a remake of Yano's famous song, "Senti".
Members
- Maychelle Baay (Lemon Tears) - vocals/guitars
- Pao Bernaldo (Orphan Lily) - bassBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
- Bon Sundiang (Chocolate Beef) - drums/vocals
- Herbert Hernandez (Angels in Disguise) - guitars
Former members:
- Acel Bisa - van Ommen (former lead vocalist)
- William Pineda
- Teng Marcelo
Road managers: Allan Montero / Rupert Tabiano / Shellby Reyes
Studio albums
| Artist | Album | Tracks | Year | Records |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moonstar 88 | Popcorn | Bata I'm Sorry Torete Again Fall On Me Untamed Doors Sa Langit Hear Me Fear Panaginip Thanks I'm Sorry (Acoustic Version) |
2000 | Alpha Records |
| Moonstar 88 | Press to Play | Sabi Mo Sayang Timeless Peace Sulat Lonely Tree Take Away Pasensiya Na More Than That Sana Tongue-tied Ang Pag-ibig Kong Ito Huwag Na Muna |
2002 | Alpha Records |
| Moonstar 88 | Todo Combo | Todo Combo Tadhana Migraine Can't Stop Senti Panalangin (remake by APO APO Hiking Society The Apolinario Mabini Hiking Society, later popularly known as Apo Hiking Society or, simply, Apo, was a Filipino musical group. The group had its fledgling beginnings in 1969 at the Ateneo de Manila high school, with thirteen members: Lito de Joya, Sonny Santiago, Gus Cosio, Renato Garcia, Chito... ) F.V.O. Late Ka Na Naman Dot Song Bintana T.Y.P. Lumiliwanag Friendster M.V.O. Di Kasi Di Kita Girlfriend Damang-dama |
2007 | Sony Music |
Compilation albums
- RoK On! Music Inspired By Ragnarok Online (Viva Records, 2005) (collaboration)
- Kami nAPO MunaKami nAPO MunaKami nAPO Muna is the first tribute album recorded to honor the 1970s Filipino musical group, APO Hiking Society. "Kami nAPO Muna", in Filipino, literally means "it's our turn", the phrase also being a play on the Apo name...
(Universal Records, 2006) - Gusto Ko Ng Rock (Sony Music, 2009)
- Tambayan 101.9 (Star Records, 2009)