Paramita’s Tala
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At last, I already have a copy of Paramita’s album. Thanks to Tin for buying me one, I was just that lazy to go record-bar-hopping since I’ve heard from the mailing list that the album is not available at some record bars. As you can see, their album Tala deviates from the usual CD packaging which is the plastic case and the CD sleeve. The album design and layout was made by Bernie Bru who also makes the nifty Deadpan Society posters. All songs in the album are written by Ria Bautista (drummer and vocalist of Paramita). Another surprise from Paramita’s album are the guest performers which includes Charms of Matilda (did additional back-ups), Jett Ramirez of Silent Sanctuary (string arrangements on tracks 7 and 10), Marc de Leon (additional guitars on tracks 1, 3, 4 and 5) and Silverfilter (remixed track 12). Zach Lucero of Imago mastered all the songs except for track 12 at Tweak Mastering Studio.
The Review
Be prepared to be blasted away by the song Takipsilim (track 1) with its powerful intro and vocals, captivating bass lines, and a drop-dead-gorgeous lead guitar parts done by Marco de Leon. Takipsilim should indeed be the first song as it will make you think how is the next track like. Also, Takipsilim is Paramita’s first ever released single and is currently part of NU107’s playlist. Track 2 is Carousel (I Miss You). It has a fast beat but this does not mean that this is a happy song. This song is about someone who’s missing a long lost friend since some lines depict that a certain person reminisces the their happy moments. Carousel could be symbolized as one’s happy moments. It could also refer to the memories that goes round in round your head. Indefinite Transition of Perceived Realities is track 3 and according to Yey, it sounds like Incubus because of the guitar parts that will continue to linger on your mind once you listened to it. Panaginip Lang is a sad love song with drum beats that will remind you of Imago’s Zach Lucero. A Dreamer’s Lullabye is one of my favorite songs in the album. The album version of the song is conceptualized to be dreamy. Thus, expect for a dreamy ambiance everytime the song is played. There is also an acoustic version of this song (track 9) where Ria Bautista played the guitar. The album version of the song Stillness (the second song that Ria composed) is very catchy because of the presence of the string section. Imagine, violins, violas and cellos blending in perfect harmony ( string parts courtesy of Jett Ramirez, Minnie Africa, Ivan Saraza, Rey Casey Concepcion, Paolo Hector Luz, Gian Gonzales and Mike Buenaventura). Everyone’s silence should be requested so that you could fully concentrate on listening on the strings-only section of the song. Hiling, Tala, and Porcelain/Sunrise are the songs that I haven’t heard live from their gigs. Amongst the three, Hiling is my favorite. Waiting for a Sign is a song about life in general where it says that everything is temporary.
Ratings
Album Packaging and Art: 4 out of 5
Songs: 4 out of 5
Paramita Management
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June 4th, 2005 at 2:35 am
hiya, i’m actually trying to score some alternative rock-type music from pinoy bands. what do you recommend? and are there any w/ mp3s i can download since pinoy cds are not readily accessible where i am.
thanks!
June 4th, 2005 at 5:59 am
ariz guinto didnt do the drum parts, he’s the tech in wombworx in which the drum tracks are recorded
June 4th, 2005 at 11:17 am
sabi kasi doon drums for track 5 and 7 hehehe
ayan normz edited na. hehe
hi kat.
try going to www.soundclick.com
marami naman naka-upload diyan
June 5th, 2005 at 4:41 am
pano ba tugtugan ng paramita? astig ba? san pa makaka score ng cd nila?
salamats!
June 5th, 2005 at 11:12 am
hi bighedge
sa odyssey tsaka tower meron
pwede ka magdownload ng demos nila sa www.soundclick.com
search mo lang yung paramita
June 8th, 2005 at 9:40 pm
im not sure kung narinig ko na sila, lumabas na ba sila sa NU? nakelam na ko kasi nabasa ko ung incubus e. hehe.
June 8th, 2005 at 10:58 pm
lumabas na sila sa NU.. sa In the Raw.. pati sa morning show.. tapos nakatugtog na rin sila dati sa Breakfast.. kasali na rin sila sa playlist ng NU..
June 11th, 2005 at 1:34 am
hi,
i can see that ur a great critic and website designer..
God bless and Good luck
June 11th, 2005 at 3:15 am
hi liza
thanks for appreciating
October 9th, 2005 at 7:14 pm
ang galing tlg ni ria, ung vocalist na drummer p, sakto kaninang umaga, ngnet muna ako, naixp ko ung nabasa ko xa newspaper na bgong band, “paramita dw.” nakasulat dun, isang drummer na vocalist, na xa rn ay songwriter ng album nila, tpos aun nga, check ko ung site nila, astig at cool.. tpos sakto ngli2pat - liapt ako ng channel xa t.v, galing tlg, paramita xa myx, lupit.. hanga tlg ako, kz xya plng ata ung klala kong drummer na vocalist p, ung 1st album p nila, xya rn ang ngcompose.. xna ako rn makaipon at mabili ung cd ng paramita.. paramita rock’s! \m/
October 15th, 2005 at 2:54 pm
pAramita rUlez,.hiLing iS the bEst,.asTig anG dRums,.kiP up The gOod wOrk,.u rOck,.
October 28th, 2005 at 6:15 pm
Paramita’s album is great. Great Filipino band, indeed. My favorite tracks are Dreamer’s Lullaby (acoustic version is better) and Takipsilim.
November 2nd, 2005 at 9:08 pm
asteg tlga idol ria !!!!
November 9th, 2005 at 11:57 am
anong gngawa ni ate ria sa myx at mtv??…hehe…passion na talaga nya yan noon pa..gudluck ate!dadaan ako sa inyo minsan..
November 16th, 2005 at 1:55 pm
elow! paramita rocks! i love your vocalist! i hope you can have a concert at san beda college alabang! hope to see you there guys! tnx!
December 23rd, 2005 at 9:41 pm
Hi!..i bought the album yesterday and i found their songs so cool..=)Hmm..broken hearted ba si ria?..heehee..napansin kO lang sa ilang songs nila..pero astig ha?..i really love your album..first time i heard HiLing?..nagustuhan ko po agad..=) i wanna see you guys perform live..hope magkaron kayo gig sa malls..thanks!..paramita.rOcks..
January 30th, 2006 at 7:24 pm
tagsunod na nila ako since february, 2005.
bangis talaga nila.
majal ko ang music nila. yeaaahbaahhh!
August 3rd, 2006 at 8:40 pm
PARAMITA!!!!Lupet nio! lalo c MS RIA BAUTISTA! sana makita ko na xa sa personal!
August 7th, 2006 at 12:54 am
pano ba malalaman kung san aug.gig nila???i wanna see them again. ria rocks so hard!!i love it!!!
August 15th, 2006 at 11:19 am
hanep di ka lang magaling mas maganda ka pa ata kay kitchie , barbie -24emeraldst@yahoo.com
August 17th, 2006 at 6:05 pm
astig babae ang drummer
September 22nd, 2006 at 5:24 pm
.,love the album nakakarelate
kahit sino!! ei guyz listen
to thier album lalo na yung
track 2 and 3!! hehe rock on!!
December 31st, 2006 at 1:13 am
una ko sila nkita ng live, grabeh hanga tlga ko, iba energy nila kpg nsa stage na… ang galing ni ria..mahirap ata kumanta habang ngddrums noh!astig!they rock tlga!!ang ganda dn ng mga songs nila sa album..tlagang mkakarelate kau!!kip it up guys!! god bless…^-^
June 10th, 2007 at 8:06 pm
ello sa imago,especially kay zach,,ang gwapo nya ang galing nyang mag drum…ello also kay tim cacho….mwahhh..tnx sa pic ha?ello sa lahat ng member ng imago
September 21st, 2007 at 2:10 am
4 out of 5? That’s over-rated. 3.5 pwede pa.I love the guitar licks and everything pero not enough to make it a catchy album. I have a copy of it actually. The band is awesome pero yung album, not 4 out of 5. Watch them live na lang you’ll get more.
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