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Hale
now hits off melodiously well with a hopelessly romantic Filipino
audience. Their goal is to reach out the listening crowd and make
them understand the value of the band’s musical sincerity.
This band that
promises to highlight their musical versatility and excellent
vocalism in alternative rock genre and yet emanates a very sad
undertone that they describe as “melodrama.” (melodious drama)
The band signed
in November 2004 with EMI Philippines after being
snubbed by other recording companies. But EMI took the chance of
giving these young prowesses of sincere music begin their journey.
Hale have
conquered 2005 with songs that gladly scaled the heights of radio
charts, music channel charts and stage performances across the
nation.
“Hale
tries to be the not-your-typical “drama core” band,” says
Omnie Saroca as they have created lyrical content of songs that are
sincerely insightful, sad, angry, and earnest; producing music with
heart and that explores the full range of human emotions.
“I'm of the
belief that ‘what doesn't kill you only makes you stronger’.
Hale would mean ‘sound in mind and body’. To be such a strong
person would require you to be subjected to all these trials and
letdowns that help shape your character. This is a musical journey
through the various pitfalls we've come across,” as Sheldon
Gellada adds. Champ originally captured the term “Hale” in the
dictionary. “It’s old English which means ‘sound in body,”
he reveals.
From those humble
beginnings came to these young acts, they have also become product
endorsers of the most renowned and commercially acclaimed companies
in the country.
With this
youth-driven and fickle-minded industry, it’s not easy to run the
gamut of clever music. But with Hale, they have just discovered the
simple beauty of an infectious melody and a few honest words. And
sincerity is where Hale excels.
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