Neocolours
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Neocolours was formed 1988, out of the remnants of a mid 1980s vocal group, in Manila, Philippines. Founding members were: Jimmy Antiporda (keyboards), Ito Rapadas (vocalist), Marvin Querido (2nd keyboards), Josel Jimenez (guitar), Paku Herrera (bass) and Nino Regalado (drums). At that time the pop music genre in the Philippines was dominated by solo singers. Neocolours filled in the pop music void with the release of their first album, Making It in 1989. The said album reached platinum sales, and helped usher in a new era in the Philippine recording industry that is now known as the early 1990s band explosion.
The second album Tuloy Pa Rin came out in 1990, and created more hit singles for the band. It similarly reached platinum status and cemented several tracks as classic "OPM" songs to this day. The band, however, reached a plateau with the relatively poor sales of the third album Truth and Consequence in 1992. Various founding members made their exit in 1991 and 1992. Josel Jimenez was the first one to leave in 1991 and returned to his hometown of Davao City. Jack Rufo replaced him. Marvin Querido similarly decided to leave in 1992, and pursued a career as a session keyboardist and musical arranger. With the varying interests of the members and a dip in public interest the band, the remaining members agreed to retire the name in 1994.
Encouraged once more by a resurgent interest from its fans, the band decided in 1999 to do a "re-recording" of old hits from the past albums and compile those into a rehashed greatest hits
package. Additional bonus songs were especially produced for the compilation, one of which, "Kasalanan Ko Ba", became a radio hit. The resultant album, entitled Emerge: The Best of Neocolours, reached double platinum sales in the Philippines.
Neocolours songs have been covered repeatedly by various artists through the years, which contributed to the band's stature as a relevant 1980s pop act. Their songs were utilized in various commercials, movie and television show themes.
Lead vocalist Ito Rapadas, who is also a composer, is the Original Pilipino Music (OPM) production department managing director for Universal Records. Rapadas has produced and overseen important album works for the past ten years at Universal Records. His latest works as of 2007 are as follows: the chart topping and quadruple platinum Apo Hiking Society
tribute album Kami Napo Muna, Lani Misalucha
's 2006 gold record album and the best selling and gold record light jazz album of 2007 - In Love With Bacharach.
Meanwhile guitarist Jack Rufo had emerged as one of the Philippine industry's most sought after pop-rock producers and session guitarists. His most outstanding work was for Kitchie Nadal
's multi-platinum selling second album in 2004. He has since collaborated and produced pop-rock albums by Barbie Almabis, Rocksteddy and Rivermaya
.
Niño Regalado is widely recognized as one of the Philippines' most able drummers. He has played all this time for all the top solo singers. He is also a producer, composer and music arranger.
Paku Herrera's present location is Kyoto, Japan and remains very active with his music career.
Josel Jimenez stayed out of music related activities, but recently returned once more to band music with a group he formed in Davao
City.
Marvin Querido is a musical director and arranger. He is sought after by many recording artists such as Gary Velanciano, Lani Misalucha, Sarah Geronimo and Piolo Pascual.
The second album Tuloy Pa Rin came out in 1990, and created more hit singles for the band. It similarly reached platinum status and cemented several tracks as classic "OPM" songs to this day. The band, however, reached a plateau with the relatively poor sales of the third album Truth and Consequence in 1992. Various founding members made their exit in 1991 and 1992. Josel Jimenez was the first one to leave in 1991 and returned to his hometown of Davao City. Jack Rufo replaced him. Marvin Querido similarly decided to leave in 1992, and pursued a career as a session keyboardist and musical arranger. With the varying interests of the members and a dip in public interest the band, the remaining members agreed to retire the name in 1994.
Encouraged once more by a resurgent interest from its fans, the band decided in 1999 to do a "re-recording" of old hits from the past albums and compile those into a rehashed greatest hits
Greatest hits
A greatest hits album is a music compilation album of successful, previously released songs by a particular artist or band...
package. Additional bonus songs were especially produced for the compilation, one of which, "Kasalanan Ko Ba", became a radio hit. The resultant album, entitled Emerge: The Best of Neocolours, reached double platinum sales in the Philippines.
Neocolours songs have been covered repeatedly by various artists through the years, which contributed to the band's stature as a relevant 1980s pop act. Their songs were utilized in various commercials, movie and television show themes.
Current undertakings
Keyboardist Jimmy Antiporda heads his own company JAM Creations, a company involved in music production and film/video productions for TV and radio commercials, album recordings and music videos. He has also ventured into directing for music videos and commercials, which adds another feather in his cap.Lead vocalist Ito Rapadas, who is also a composer, is the Original Pilipino Music (OPM) production department managing director for Universal Records. Rapadas has produced and overseen important album works for the past ten years at Universal Records. His latest works as of 2007 are as follows: the chart topping and quadruple platinum 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...
tribute album Kami Napo Muna, Lani Misalucha
Lani Misalucha
Lani Misalucha is a singer from the Philippines currently performing in the United States where she also resides. She holds shows at the Flamingo Las Vegas with the Hawaiian variety troupe Society of Seven - SOS...
's 2006 gold record album and the best selling and gold record light jazz album of 2007 - In Love With Bacharach.
Meanwhile guitarist Jack Rufo had emerged as one of the Philippine industry's most sought after pop-rock producers and session guitarists. His most outstanding work was for Kitchie Nadal
Kitchie Nadal
Anna Katrina Dumilon Nadal , more commonly known as Kitchie Nadal, is a singer and songwriter from Manila, Philippines, formerly the lead vocalist for the alternative rock band, Mojofly. Kitchie's popularity in the female OPM niche grew after she released a self-titled solo album featuring her...
's multi-platinum selling second album in 2004. He has since collaborated and produced pop-rock albums by Barbie Almabis, Rocksteddy and Rivermaya
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...
.
Niño Regalado is widely recognized as one of the Philippines' most able drummers. He has played all this time for all the top solo singers. He is also a producer, composer and music arranger.
Paku Herrera's present location is Kyoto, Japan and remains very active with his music career.
Josel Jimenez stayed out of music related activities, but recently returned once more to band music with a group he formed in Davao
Davao
Davao refers to several closely related places in Mindanao in the Philippines. The term is used most often to refer to the city.*Davao Region, an administrative region*Davao del Norte province*Davao del Sur province*Davao Oriental province...
City.
Marvin Querido is a musical director and arranger. He is sought after by many recording artists such as Gary Velanciano, Lani Misalucha, Sarah Geronimo and Piolo Pascual.
Discography
- Making It (1988)
- Tuloy Pa Rin (1990)
- Truth & Consequence (1992)
- Emerge: The Best of NeocoloursEmerge: The Best of NeocoloursEmerge: The Best of Neocolours is the fourth and latest album of Neocolours now released by Universal Records since Ito Rapadas was now a label manager of the music company originally from Vicor Music Corp. This album consists of the best hits and singles that the band ever produced for the...
(1999)