THE GREAT MINDS

BEHIND TUBE 2010 table of contents

Writers: Mary Anne Collantes, Juliann Savard,
Job de Leon, Anthony M. Libre
p. 3-5 The 4th AMP Recital: Are You Ready?
Artwork: Pia Lina
p. 6-7 Compromising Christianity
Photographers: Gino Limcumpao, Jason Mariposa, Ain Amor,
Tata Yap, Mary Anne Collantes, Monica Santos p. 8-10 Rebolusyonaryo

Ateneo Musicians’ Pool President: Pia Lina p. 11-14 Waking Up

Project Head: Zachary Riskin: p. 15-17 TUBE Gallery

Layout and Design: Tata L. Yap p. 18-20 AMP Business

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 THE 4TH AMP RECITAL :

3 to contribute in writing a creative script for a two-hour recital.

That was how the first AMP recital, “AMPretty Sure I’m In

ARE YOU
Three nights of music, creativity and entertainment - that is Love”, was created. True enough, the night offered an assorted
how the past three AMP recitals are remembered to be. Since selection of music. The different chapters serenaded everyone

READY?
its birth in 2007, the AMP recital has proven itself a great suc-
cess. It has become a big and important part of AMP’s yearly
projects; it is usually the event that closes the school year with
a bang. As the end of SY 09-10 draws near, so does the arrival
of the fourth AMP recital. Before we delve into that, let us first
take time to look at how it all began.
with lovely songs from musical acts such as Rage Against the
Machine (lovely indeed), the Spice Girls, Mr.Big and Led Zep-
pelin, along with originals from the AMP bands. A drumline, a
three-guitar and bass duel, a choir, piano and strings - name it,
it was all there. There was certainly everything for everyone.
Truly, by the end of the night, everyone was in love.

by Mary Anne Collantes
photos from Tala-arawan 2009
by Tata Yap, Monica Santos, Jason Mariposa
and Ain Amor
It all started from a question, an idea, if you may. The idea was
this: “If all these AMP artists are put together to make one
big project, what would happen?” Having artists with diverse,
unique styles all working together on a show had the potential
to birth something interesting. Everyone, not just members
from the Artist Management or AM department, was invited
In the next couple of years, two more recitals were held:
“Nag-Iisang Buwan” in 2008 and “Tala-Arawan” in 2009. Each
year, the level of creativity was brought up a notch higher.
This year in March, the fourth AMP recital is making its big
entrance. It will be everything that the past three were: only
more - a whole lot more.

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It will be happening in two nights instead of one, March 5 and
6. Instead of gunning for a big theater like the Henry Lee Irwin,
this year’s recital is going to be held in a smaller and more
intimate venue – the Dulaang Sibol theater in the Ateneo High
School. The place itself has a great sentimental value to the
organization because it is where the first official AMP gig was
held, back in March 1996. It will be a night that will give tribute
to music from the past decade to today, with several of the
top hits will be played by the AMP bands. I was told that an
alumni super group will be performing, but the identities of the
performers will remain a secret, but they assure me that it will
be grand. I guess we’ll all have to sit tight and wait!
So thirteen years and numerous songs, members and projects
later, AMP will again grace the Dulaang Sibol stage to do what
it does best: create, share and celebrate music.
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W COMPROMISING
“I’m not gonna compromise my Christianity”
- Destiny’s Child’s Survivor
Is what they said, but it’s funny to see even Beyonce’, the now
world-renowned top-billing female artist of the century, at the
2009 MTV Video Music Awards shaking her bootylicious figure
to the beat of her number one single, Single Ladies, in a tight-
fitting, somewhat revealing, leotard get-up, treating a sneak
peek to all the single men drooling in front. It’s something
that can easily be looked over, but can anyone recall what she
mentioned during her speech before giving it over to first-time,
Kanye West-slapped awardee of the night, Taylor Swift? I be-
lieve it went something like this:
“I remember when I was 17 and Destiny’s Child
won their first award…”
CHRISTIANITY
by Juliann Savard
Yes, Beyonce’ was seventeen sometime ago, and yes it’s
been that long, but that’s not the point I’m trying to get at
here. We’re not bashing anyone, we’re merely analyzing what
most artists and bands were proud to say before and are now
ashamed of.
“Yes, we’re Christian, but we’re not a Christian
band” – Paramore
Acceptable. But what happens when the way you dress, the
things you say, and the music you make reflects a different
side of your belief, the side that betrayed the one who got you
where you are in the first place? I’m sure the Big Man Upstairs
must not be that proud when you go from singing in a church
choir (Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera) to singing about sex
and getting Dirrty. The once Mickey Mouse Club Mousekeeters
seem to have no problem at all getting hitched to an old friend

for fifty-four hours, going completely bald or wrestling in a box-
ing ring wearing… a thong.
But that’s old news. Of course we care more about the just
branded artists of today, you know, the more interesting ones;
the likes of Paramore, Katy Perry, and Miley Cyrus. Now, let’s
take a closer look.
Paramore, the prodigy of rock bands with cute and cool female
front liners, was once predicted to be the next big thing, and
with the release of their new album, Brand New Eyes, they
have become just that. Anyone with the slightest taste in
good music would know that Paramore has come a long way
from the Tennessee-based teenagers who just wanted to play
music. But anyone fortunate enough to have a musical ear can
hear behind the sold out tours and Platinum records; the use of
Post-modernism and questionable lyrics. “The truth never set
me free, so I did it myself…” – Careful, “To see perfection in
the pride, to see nothing in the light…” – Turn It Off, and those
are just a few of the more obvious. Not only have the once al-
ways worn purity rings of vocalist Hayley Williams disappeared,
she also seemed to have acquired a very serious case of bad
mouth.
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rebolusyonaryo
Having two parents who are pastors, a gospel album at fifteen,
posting skanky pictures and thanking your Almighty Father
after a raunchy performance at the TEEN Awards, would make
some doubt the very infamous singers, Katy Perry and Miley
Cyrus. Here, however, I would be a hypocrite to say that I by Job de Leon
dislike either two, seeing as - you have to admit it - they are
Mula noong bata ako, idinidiin sa akin ng mga nakakatanda ng lipunan. Naisip mo ba kung paano sumusuweldo ang mga
talented (well, at least Katy is). It just makes you wonder,
na mag-aral nang mabuti. Kapag tinanong ko sila kung bakit, superhero? Lagi nalang ipinapalagay na may pera sila, pambili
what went wrong? Was it a free ticket to fame to shed your
iisa lang ang tugon nilang hindi nagbabago: makakuha ka ng ng bagong teknolohiya laban sa kasamaan. Tingnan mo sina
innocence? Or do you follow in the footsteps of the ones who
magandang trabaho, para mamasukan ka sa opisina sa ika- Bruce Wayne at Tony Stark, mga bilyonaryong playboy na
influenced you in the first place because they’ve made it big?
tatlumpung palapag sa isa sa mga tore ng bakal at salamin solb na, tulad ng sabi ng Energy FM: For Life! Eh paano na-
sa Ortigas. O kaya naman sa Buendia, o sa Ayala, o sa Libis. man sina Peter Parker at Clark Kent, na sa diyaryo lang ang
It’s one thing to say you believe in Jesus and then backstab
Kung tatanungin mo pa ulit, tila magagalit pa sila sa iyo, tila ang trabaho? Sapat na ba ang sahod doon pang-deyt kina Lois
Him by reversing Bible verses and kissing girls left and right,
tanga mo naman dahil hindi ka naka-intindi. Sabi raw nila kail- Lane at Mary Jane Watson? Kapag napunit ang spandex,
but to go around acting holier than thou while little boys and
angan ito para tiyak ang aking kinabukasan. Eh kung seguridad, magpapatahi nanaman sila. Buti naman may healing pow-
girls copy you, thinking it’s the correct thing to do is another.
katiyakan, at pasulong na daan pala ang kailangan mo sa buhay ers si Spidey, at buti naman bihira lang ang kryptonite rito o
Whoever said keeping true to your faith was going to shun you
eh ‘di sumakay ka nalang ng tren. Maraming sikyu na magha- kaya madalas silang magpapa-ospital. Puwede silang maging
from the spotlight? It’s those who stay pure to their art that
halungkat at mang-aabala sa ngalan ng batas. Tiyak ang iyong bagong endorser ng Clusivol kasi bawal talaga silang magka-
leave a legend. But face it: once you’re a star, you become a
daan, mula Recto hanggang Santolan o kaya Baclaran hanggang sakit. Ayun, may pera na sila. Ngayong may pera sila, puwede
model for others, whether you like it or not. It’s your job to set
Monumento. Puwede mo pang isipin na ikaw si Superman, silang singilin kapag may nagibang gusali o nawasak na kotse
an example. We’re not asking for perfection here, just that you
lumilipad sa himpapawid sa ibabaw ng lungsod. habang nakikipaglaban. Milyun-milyon din siguro ang halaga
stop doing one thing: compromising Christianity.
ng mga demanda sa kanila. Pero alam ko bawal magdemanda
Masarap maging superhero ngunit hindi iyon ang gusto kong kung ang pinsala ay galing sa force of nature o acts of God.
trabaho. Bihirang pinasasalamatan, madalas pa nga’y itinataboy Hindi naman siguro kasalanan ni Colossus na ipinanganak

siya na gawa sa bakal at nadudurog ang semento habang siya’y
naglalakad diba? Ganyan siya ginawa ni God, natural lang sa
kanya ‘yan.
Sinabi sa akin na sa tren o bus, dapat magpaupo ng mga babae.
Bakit? Wala ba silang mga paa? Mga diyosa ba silang dapat
sambahin? Aba, kung diyosa sila eh di dapat may kapangyari-
han silang lumipad o mag-teleport o may hukbo ng mga alagad
na puwedeng maghatid sa kanila. Huwag na sila magpasikip pa
sa tren. Maliban kung matanda, bata, o may kapansanan, hindi
ko isusuko ang aking upuan. Pare-pareho lang tayong mga nag-
mamadali, pagod, at may problema. Dapat maghintay; unahan
at tsambahan lang ang pagkuha ng upuan, darating rin ang pa-
nahon mo. Huwag niyo husgahan ang taong hindi nagpapaupo.
Malay mo, kalilibing lang niya sa alaga niyang pagong. Malay
mo, katatakbo lang sa Milo 10k Marathon. Malay mo, taeng-tae
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illustrations by Pia Lina
na siya. At kahit na walang katotohanan sa mga palusot na ito,
pabayaan mo na. Akala mo makasarili sila, pero hindi ba ikaw
din ang makasarili dahil pinipilit mong makaupo? Hindi lahat ng
lalaki ay dapat asahang maging superhero. Miss, maaari lamang
kumapit sa safety straps o bars habang gumagalaw ang train.
Maraming salamat po.
Kapag ika’y nakaupo, mas madaling magmuni at sagutin ang
mga importanteng tanong ng ating henerasyon. Tinatanong sa
akin ni Gatorade: Is IT in you? Ang IT ba ay Information Tech-
nology? Huwag mo ako tanungin diyan, bumagsak ako noong
unang semestre sa Ma18. Gusto ko na rin tanungin sina Angel,
Piolo, Kim, at Gerald kung ano nga ba ang Me na Me. Ipina-
palagay nila na alam natin ang nababagay sa ating indibidwal
na pagkakakilanlan, pero kung tumingin ka sa labas maraming
taong hindi kilala ang sarili, kung sila ba ay emo/punk/goth/
gangsta/thug/frat/soro/preppy/sporty/kikay/pulitiko/relihiyoso/
tagapagligtas ng mundo. Teka, ano nga ba ang paki ko? Bahala
sila sa buhay nila.
Ganyan talaga sa tren, walang pakiramay sa kapwa. Gusto ng
lahat na kumumpol sa may pintuan kahit na may lugar pa sa
looban. Walang may paki kung hindi ayos ang buto-buto sa
bigat ng bag mo kahit maghapong kumakanta si Willie Revil-
lame sa tren. Lahat kasi ng mga taong kabiyahe ko ay nasa
sariling mundo ng kanilang iPod o iba pang MP3 players. Ha-
bang sila’y nakikinig kay Sarah Geronimo at Christian Bautista,
rakrakan ang tugtugin ko kasama ang Dicta License, isa sa mga
paborito kong lokal na banda. Siguro 6CycleMind ang trip ng
mga tao rito, ang bandang ayaw mamatay kahit galon-galon
na ang kanilang nilaklak na Tanduay. Pero isipin nalang natin na
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nakikikinig rin sila sa Dicta dahil napapa-head bang rin sila sa
alog ng biyahe. Tingnan mo o, swak na swak sa tugtugin ng
Dicta License. Sila’y taas-kamay sa pagrerebelde sa mga anom-
alya ng gobyerno at lipunan. Pero anong klaseng pag-aaklas
ito kung ang mga tao’y tahimik at nakayuko? Marahil marami
ritong gustong magpatumba kay Gloria. Mayroon ring gustong
magwelga para sa hustisya, karapatan, at katotohanan. Siguro
libu-libo pa ang nagdadasal para sa karagdagang suweldo at
rollback sa mga bilihin at matrikula. Pero kahit anong pag-aklas
nila sa kalooban, sila’y tahimik sa labas. Sila’y nakakapit lang at
nakikisakay sa riles na binayaran at inilatag ng gobyerno. Iyan
ang problema sa inyo, malakas umangal pero nakikisakay rin
lang. Ibaba niyo na ang inyong mga peace sign, rock on sign,
at mga kamao. Hindi niyo ba alam na ang pag-upo ang bagong
postura ng rebolusyonaryo?
 WAKING
We’re living in a miserable world—almost. What’s true,
though, is that we’re heavily submerged in a culture of medi-
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ocrity and wastage. We’ve become sedated by the manifesta-
tions of negativity in the media and languid standards of our
by Anthony M. Libre peers. If I may go as far as to say that more appropriately,
we’re in the thick of a space-out way of life. Almost nobody
bothers because changing seems too hard to do.
I said almost nobody, which means there are those who still
have hope in today and do what they can to make a difference.
For the rest, it’s a matter of snapping out of a daze—of wak-
ing up. Waking up doesn’t just happen, though. It may take a
startling jolt, a cheer, or inspiration.
Speaking of this “awakening,” I believe art has the power to
do just that—to transform the community. Let’s talk about
music—more specifically, alternative rock music. Apart from
the mainstream (and overused) themes of love and partying, a
number of bands have decided to dedicate their work to open-
ing our eyes and saving the world we live in. Of those, I have
chosen three: Muse, Rivermaya and Switchfoot. Despite the
diversity of their musical and lyrical techniques, their message
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is essentially the same:
Wake up and do something.
The Apocalypse: “Butterflies & Hurricanes,” by Muse
Muse is well-known for their apocalypse-themed songs and
epic arrangements. “Butterflies & Hurricanes” is no exception.
It opens with an ominously silent bass-tap which conditions
listeners to Matthew Bellamy’s gripping voice, singing “Change
everything you are … revenge will surely come/your hard
times are ahead… you’ve got to change the world.” A Queen-
like vocal harmony enters in a crescendo, summoning a bold
Middle-eastern scale played in unison by the piano and bass
backed by a flurry of furious drum beats. The verse repeats
and resumes—Matt sings an octave and flare above those of
the former with the instruments seething underneath. On to
the bridge, the chaos recedes into the sole notes of a piano
arpeggio, introducing a rest. This silence is shattered by the
glorious explosion of chords and scales colliding, reminiscent
of history’s greatest symphonic climaxes. Afterward emerges
the apocalyptic essence of the lyrics, “Don’t let yourself down/
Don’t let yourself go/Your last chance has arrived.” The mad-
ness revisits as the chorus rings forth and the song is suitably
closed by the Mid-eastern scale played in enraged unison.
The title of the song is in reference to the Butterfly Effect of
Edward Lorenz’s Chaos Theory, where the wind caused by the
flapping of each butterfly’s wings contributes to the force of a
hurricane. Put that in the context of a person changing and its
implications on society—see the parallelism? This song is a cry
to take one’s own chance in beating the tremendous odds to
help change the world. Unsettling? Well, wake up. That’s Muse
for you.
Call to Arms: “Liwanag sa Dilim,” by Rivermaya
My classmates and I were mad about this song back in high
school. Most of us were beginners at playing the guitar and it
was something we were dying to learn. I didn’t really get to
fully appreciate this song until recently.
The song begins with an acoustic guitar playing, which seg-
ues into the main bright riff that gives the song its anthemic
dynamics. Rico’s voice enters, beckoning one to take up the
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role of a savior, “Ituring an iyong sariling tagahawi ng ulap sa
kalangitang kulimlim…” The chorus bursts with the lyrics vic-
toriously singing, “Isigaw mo sa hangin/tumindig at magsilbing
liwanag/liwanag sa dilim!” Lyrical development ensues as the
next verse is played atop a groundwork of tom-based drum-
ming, audaciously exposing influences of Philippine traditional-
folk music—a nod to patriotism. The song is electrified by Mike
Elgar’s animating guitar solo. The outbreak of notes resolves
with two bars worth of a soaring note and another two for a
clinching wave of feedback. An alternative chord progression
is used in the last choruses to signify a break from the earlier
form—a dauntless forward motion.
In stark contrast to Muse’s unforgiving perspective, Rivermaya
takes a very upbeat approach in prodding listeners to challenge
the world and conquer its darkness with light. Nowadays, we
can’t be all gloom and doom—we have to be optimists too.
Second Chances: “Dare You to Move,” by Switchfoot
One thing I admire about Switchfoot is their ability
to write songs about change, spirituality, etc. without being
preachy or annoying. Their lyrics are profound and the music
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amplifies the message. It’s so sad that I missed their concert
here, in Manila. I would’ve wanted to hear them play my favor-
ite songs, one of them being “Dare You to Move.”
The rock ballad begins with two recurring fourth-interval
chords, bathing in washes of distortion and the constant ring of
a bright-toned acoustic guitar in the back. Jonathan Foreman’s
voice enters peacefully, crooning “Welcome to the planet/
welcome to existence/everyone’s here…” The closest I can
compare the feel to is a haven, with the sincerity and security
of Jon’s voice meshing with the instruments. The sound of
the bass drum rhythmically thumping below effectively gives
the impression of a heartbeat—life at the brink of living again.
Next, this chorus is the part that people frequently mock-sing
in answer when I ask if they know the song—trust me. I know.
I think it’s because the message just shines—“I dare you to
move/I dare you to lift yourself up off the floor… like today
never happened before…” The second verse arrives with a
movement in plot—the revelation of conflict, aptly comple-
mented by the musical arrangement. After each line is sung,
the guitars fiercely respond in minor-scale riffs and octave
jumps, suggesting retaliation. The feel is heavier as the reality music is dead if the ears are deaf, however. We’ve been spac-
of pain and failure is inducted. The significance of the song is ing out for too long, with senses numb and idle trying. There’s
completed as the bridge ends—the line “Salvation is here,” is nobody else to rescue the world but ourselves, and we can’t
sung in a lingering falsetto, followed by a guitar solo that leads do it in this static collective state of mind. It’s about time we
to—incidentally—the dramatic awakening of the unconscious snapped out of our daydream—to wake up and do something
surfer kid in the music video. It’s the rousing motion in the before it’s too late.
song. The subsequent chorus is played with a renewed passion
that surges through until the end.
This is the middle ground of the first two songs I’ve discussed.
It’s the redemptive side to “Butterflies & Hurricanes” and
a more realistic take on the heroics of “Liwanag sa Dilim.”
Switchfoot has done an exceptional job in crafting this song,
whose lyrics are coaxing and music is effortlessly flexible.
Here’s a product of art that doesn’t have to go about the sound
and fury of revenge or the missions of a messiah to awaken an
absent-minded world.
I’ve cited three songs by three of today’s biggest bands that
can help us transform society—from “how it is to how it
should be.” We’ve been frightened out of our wits, dubbed as
heroes, and spurred to rise above and beyond ourselves. The
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Klieg Lights’ “Pikit” (2009)
Klieg Lights is Len on Keys & Vocals, Kokoy on Vocals & Guitar, Mikko
on Guitar, Stevo on Bass, and Mark on Drums.

BUSINESS
Released just before the recent Christmas break, the album
“Pikit” displays how Klieg Lights brings their live sound right into
the studio. The mix of different electronic piano passages with both
heavy and ambient guitar works seem to set the tone of the band for
the album. The song “Krimina. Most of all, Len’s “smooth-sounding”
Christmas break draws to a close and 2010 begins.
voice tops the mix all the time, and even stands out on its own. The
Folks, it’s back to business...
band has very good dynamics. Well, what else can I say? “Guilty/I’m
breaking free...”l” features an interesting four-on-the-floor drum play-
...AMP business, that is. :P
ing at times with the bass holding everything together

The year 2010 arrives with an onslaught of fresh goals,

opened Christmas gifts, and, yes, new offerings from some
of your AMP bands. Mentioned below are some of the
albums you should look forward to listening to.

Enjoy the music!

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Hansom is Ton on Guitar and Lead Vocals, Gino on Bass and Vocals ,
and Aldo on Drums and Vocals. Yes, they’re all brothers. And the band
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is called, Hansom. Mmmm... ...yeah that’s it. Don’t Forget Clementine’s “Grace, and Her Hidden Nikki (to be released 2010)
Hansom would seem to be a which band you listen to for fun, or,
Dragging Wings” (2009)
Hidden Nikki is Gilbert Asuque on Drums, Aaron Gonzales on Guitar
as the band of brothers says so on their Myspace page, when you
Don’t Forget Clementine is Enzo, Marvin and Paolo on Guitars, Argee and Vocals, Jason Conanan on Bass, and Juan de la Cruz on Piano/
simply “need a breather.” Their 6-track EP was just released last year.
on Bass, Mark on Drums, and Mike and Miguel on Sampler Synths and Keyboards.
Hansom can play old school punk rock to, simply put, rock, and they
Keyboard Synths, respectively. ...Ang dami. Hidden Nikki is easy on the ears and the head, and that’s a very
rock while doing so... Anyway, evidences of Ton’s very tongue-in-
An instrumental/experimental band, Don’t Forget Clementine’s good thing. Their official website states that, “their music is a fusion
cheek writing are their songs “Kaawangawang Pangarap” and “Landi,”.
music is an experience to be remembered. With the guitarists’ indi- of vintage classic swing beats and modern grooves... ...[resulting in] a

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From the titles alone, you can already get an idea of what these songs
vidual progressions mashing up together with the synth, it sounds very distinct chill kind of vibe.” I must say, this band is tight. The drummer
are. The laid-back part of “Kaawangawang” goes something like, Kuwago (self-titled album released 2009) orchestra-esque, with the bassist and drummer bringing the rock feel. and bassist are spot-on. The piano and clean semi-hollow guitar pro-
“Ako’y ginagamit ng mga kaibigan ko/ para makakuha ng... ...chicks.”
Kuwago is Pao on Vocals, Enzo and Lex on Guitars, Joma on Bass, “Meet Me in Mantauk” seems to be heavy and classical at the same vide the main course while the vocals complete the experience. “Over
“Mamatay Ka Na” has received a lot of praise in NU 107, where they’ve
and Marb on Drums. time. “Waiting for Rain” offers interesting dynamic changes as well. the Same Side” (featured in Amplitunes) is an example of the “fusion
been interviewed (naks, sikat naman). To sum it up, these guys are a
Kuwago’s music is pure mayhem, something you can headbang These guys really make an art out of the music. I guess I’m being of classic swing beats and modern grooves.” Melody and tightness as
great live rock band, fun to watch, and easy to listen to.
to all night. Songs such as “Relic” and “Senseless Drama” contain redundant, but, Don’t Forget Clementine is an experience. ‘Nuf said. a band are two things I really look for in a song. I found both without
musical passages that go from light progressive, experimental, to really having to “look” or “feel” it. It’s all there for the listening.
screaming metal. Technically, these guys have definitely got it go-
ing on. The guitarists make complimenting heavy passages, bass This is a very good year for AMP bands, and we hope to share our
included. Marb’s drum playing goes from a la Lars Ulrich to Pete musical advancements with you.
Townsend in “Relics”. Despite everything that happens in a song,
Pao’s voice and scream stand out nonetheless and lead the songs Be sure to check out our CD, Amplitunes, soon!
with ferocity and passion. Yes, this band is intense.

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