Sandwich (band)
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Sandwich is a Filipino
rock band
that was formed in 1995 by Raimund Marasigan
and Diego Castillo for the purpose of fulfilling their mutual desire to work together. Castillo recruited former band mates from The Aga Muhlach Experience Mike Dizon (of The Teeth
) to play drums and Myrene Academia (of Imago
) to handle bass duties. Sandwich was searching for a vocalist when music video director Marie Jamora
recommended her friend Marc Abaya
. A few years earlier, Marasigan was a judge at a contest where Marc Abaya
jammed to a Beastie Boys
song with his high-school band, Shirley Beans. Abaya then joined Sandwich, but was later replaced by Mong Alcaraz of the band Chicosci
.
In 1999, they signed with Sony Music and released their debut album Grip Stand Throw
with much success, thanks to its carrier single, Butterfly Carnival. The band won three awards at the 1999 NU 107 Rock Awards: Album of the Year, Best New Artist, and Song of the Year.
The following year, Sandwich released their second album 4-Track Mind, which was honored as Album of the Year at the 2001 NU Rock Awards
.
In 2003, Sandwich parted ways with Sony Music, and released their third album Thanks To The Moon’s Gravitational Pull
under distribution by PolyEast Records
.
Abaya left Sandwich in 2005, in an effort to cope with the difficulty of juggling his job as an MTV
VJ, and his obligations to his other band, Kjwan. Marasigan has since taken over sole vocal duties.
After Abaya’s departure, the band wrote songs for soundtracks, including Humanda Ka for the online game Tantra, and Nginiig for the ABS-CBN television program of the same name.
In late 2005, Mong Alcaraz of Chicosci
joined the band to solidify Sandwich’s new sound and assume guitar duties which Abaya left behind.
In early 2006, Sandwich released their fourth album Five on the Floor
. This was their first album with Marasigan as the sole frontman. In late-October 2006, their songs Sugod and DVDX became available on the online music game O2Jam
. The video for Sugod won five major awards at the 2006 MTV Pilipinas Music Awards
, including Video of the Year, Best Director, and Best Editing. In the same year, Sandwich members Mong Alcaraz and Myrene Acamedia won the Best Guitarist and Best Bassist awards at the NU Rock Awards. The following year, DVDX won the Best Music Video award from the same awards show.
In 2007, Sandwich performed Zaido, the theme song for the fantaserye action series, "Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan
" which aired on GMA 7. The song was written by Raimund Marasigan.
In 2008, their fifth album Marks the Spot
was released. The album received recognition from various awards shows, thanks to its singles Procrastinator and Betamax. In celebration of their 10th year in the industry, Sandwich briefly reunited with former vocalist Marc Abaya in a series of anniversary shows.
In 2010, Sandwich launched their sixth studio album Contra Tiempo
featuring the single Putik, which the band dedicates to the victims of Typhoon Ondoy (international name Ketsana). Lakad was then released as the second single from the album.
NU Rock Awards
MYX Music Awards
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
rock band
Rock Band
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that was formed in 1995 by Raimund Marasigan
Raimund Marasigan
Raimund Emmanuel Parcon Marasigan, or simply known as Raimund Marasigan, is a ballad musician and record producer in the Philippines. Oftentimes, his first name is misspelled as Raymond, Raymund, Raimond and other variants. The breadth of his projects has made him one of the most well-respected...
and Diego Castillo for the purpose of fulfilling their mutual desire to work together. Castillo recruited former band mates from The Aga Muhlach Experience Mike Dizon (of The Teeth
The Teeth (Filipino band)
-History:The Filipino Grunge band Teeth was born during the alternative rock boom of the 1990s and exploded onto the airwaves with laklak, a tale of youthful excess that became an anthem for drinking. The track topped the charts of the Philippines' adventurous alternative rock station LA-105 for 12...
) to play drums and Myrene Academia (of Imago
Imago (band)
Imago is a Filipino pop rock band composed of Aia De Leon, Myrene "Maps" Academia , Tim Cacho and Zach Lucero known for songs such as Akap, Anino, Ewan, Taralets and Sundo.-History:...
) to handle bass duties. Sandwich was searching for a vocalist when music video director Marie Jamora
Marie Jamora
Marietta Concepcion Jacinto Jamora is a Filipino and music video director and commercial director.-Work:Jamora has directed music videos for the bands and musicians Sandwich, Imago, Bamboo, Sponge Cola, Urbandub, Gary Valenciano, Itchyworms, and The Eraserheads.She also directed the first ever...
recommended her friend Marc Abaya
Marc Abaya
Ramon Marcelino "Marc" Diaz-Abaya is a Filipino musician, TV host, VJ, and occasional actor. Abaya appeared in the 2009 Philippine release of Tinker Bell....
. A few years earlier, Marasigan was a judge at a contest where Marc Abaya
Marc Abaya
Ramon Marcelino "Marc" Diaz-Abaya is a Filipino musician, TV host, VJ, and occasional actor. Abaya appeared in the 2009 Philippine release of Tinker Bell....
jammed to a Beastie Boys
Beastie Boys
Beastie Boys are an American hip hop trio from New York City. The group consists of Mike D who plays the drums, MCA who plays the bass, and Ad-Rock who plays the guitar....
song with his high-school band, Shirley Beans. Abaya then joined Sandwich, but was later replaced by Mong Alcaraz of the band Chicosci
Chicosci
ChicoSci is a 5-piece Filipino rock band based in Manila. The band is composed of Miggy Chavez, Mong Alcaraz, Calde Calderon, Macoy Estacio and Ariel Lumanlan.-Formation and early days:...
.
History
Although existing simultaneously with the Marasigan's foremost band at that time, Eraserheads, Sandwich provided a heavier, grittier sound, and built up their own fan base. Abaya was still in college at the time, and Marasigan would still tour occasionally with the Eraserheads, but these weren’t hindering factors for Sandwich, as there were many session musicians ready to take over in case of a member’s absence.In 1999, they signed with Sony Music and released their debut album Grip Stand Throw
Grip Stand Throw
Grip Stand Throw is the debut album released by the Filipino alternative rock band Sandwich in 1999. The band gained popularity because of its hit carrier single, "Butterfly Carnival". The album and the band won numerous awards due to the album...
with much success, thanks to its carrier single, Butterfly Carnival. The band won three awards at the 1999 NU 107 Rock Awards: Album of the Year, Best New Artist, and Song of the Year.
The following year, Sandwich released their second album 4-Track Mind, which was honored as Album of the Year at the 2001 NU Rock Awards
NU Rock Awards
The NU Rock Awards was an annual recognition program sponsored from 1994 to 2010 by the defunct Metro Manila based radio station NU 107.1. 1994 saw the birth of what is to become the biggest annual gathering of the finest rock musicians in the country—the NU 107 Rock Awards! The very first NU 107...
.
In 2003, Sandwich parted ways with Sony Music, and released their third album Thanks To The Moon’s Gravitational Pull
Thanks To The Moon's Gravitational Pull
Thanks to the Moon's Gravitational Pull is the third studio album released by the Filipino alternative rock band Sandwich in 2003. The album contains the singles "Right Now", "2 Trick Pony" and Nahuhulog. It was the last album featuring Marc Abaya as the band's lead vocalist...
under distribution by PolyEast Records
EMI
The EMI Group, also known as EMI Music or simply EMI, is a multinational music company headquartered in London, United Kingdom. It is the fourth-largest business group and family of record labels in the recording industry and one of the "big four" record companies. EMI Group also has a major...
.
Abaya left Sandwich in 2005, in an effort to cope with the difficulty of juggling his job as an MTV
MTV
MTV, formerly an initialism of Music Television, is an American network based in New York City that launched on August 1, 1981. The original purpose of the channel was to play music videos guided by on-air hosts known as VJs....
VJ, and his obligations to his other band, Kjwan. Marasigan has since taken over sole vocal duties.
After Abaya’s departure, the band wrote songs for soundtracks, including Humanda Ka for the online game Tantra, and Nginiig for the ABS-CBN television program of the same name.
In late 2005, Mong Alcaraz of Chicosci
Chicosci
ChicoSci is a 5-piece Filipino rock band based in Manila. The band is composed of Miggy Chavez, Mong Alcaraz, Calde Calderon, Macoy Estacio and Ariel Lumanlan.-Formation and early days:...
joined the band to solidify Sandwich’s new sound and assume guitar duties which Abaya left behind.
In early 2006, Sandwich released their fourth album Five on the Floor
Five on the Floor
Five on the Floor is the fourth studio album released by the Filipino alternative rock band Sandwich in 2006. The album contains the singles "Sugod" , "Sunburn", "DVDX" and "Walang Kadala-Dala". This is the first album without Marc Abaya as lead vocalist of the band and the first featuring Mong...
. This was their first album with Marasigan as the sole frontman. In late-October 2006, their songs Sugod and DVDX became available on the online music game O2Jam
O2Jam
O2Jam is an online casual rhythm video game developed in South Korea by O2Media. At present there are agencies in many countries and regions.-Gameplay:...
. The video for Sugod won five major awards at the 2006 MTV Pilipinas Music Awards
MTV Pilipinas Music Awards
MTV Pilipinas Music Awards is the Philippines' biggest annual music video awards event.-Award categories:*Video of the Year*Favorite Male Video*Favorite Female Video*Favorite New Artist in a Video*Favorite Group Video*Favorite Pop Video...
, including Video of the Year, Best Director, and Best Editing. In the same year, Sandwich members Mong Alcaraz and Myrene Acamedia won the Best Guitarist and Best Bassist awards at the NU Rock Awards. The following year, DVDX won the Best Music Video award from the same awards show.
In 2007, Sandwich performed Zaido, the theme song for the fantaserye action series, "Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan
Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan
Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan is a Philippine fantasy-drama television series by GMA Network. It is a remake of the Japanese Metal Hero Series Uchuu Keiji Shaider...
" which aired on GMA 7. The song was written by Raimund Marasigan.
In 2008, their fifth album
S Marks the Spot
Marks the Spot is the fifth studio album released by the Filipino alternative rock band Sandwich in 2008. The album marks the 10th year anniversary of the band. It contains the singles "Procrastinator", "Betamax" and "Selos"...
was released. The album received recognition from various awards shows, thanks to its singles Procrastinator and Betamax. In celebration of their 10th year in the industry, Sandwich briefly reunited with former vocalist Marc Abaya in a series of anniversary shows.
In 2010, Sandwich launched their sixth studio album Contra Tiempo
Contra Tiempo
Contra Tiempo is the sixth studio album released by the Filipino alternative rock band Sandwich in 2010. The album contains the singles "Putik", which is inspired by typhoon Ondoy and its effects, and "Lakad". The album name, Contra Tiempo, which roughly translates to against the beat, comes from...
featuring the single Putik, which the band dedicates to the victims of Typhoon Ondoy (international name Ketsana). Lakad was then released as the second single from the album.
Members
- Raimund Marasigan - lead vocals / keyboardsKeyboard instrumentA keyboard instrument is a musical instrument which is played using a musical keyboard. The most common of these is the piano. Other widely used keyboard instruments include organs of various types as well as other mechanical, electromechanical and electronic instruments...
/ occasional guitars - Myrene Academia-Marasigan - bass guitarBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
/ backup vocals - Mong Alcaraz - leadLead guitarLead guitar is a guitar part which plays melody lines, instrumental fill passages, guitar solos, and occasionally, some riffs within a song structure...
and rhythm guitarRhythm guitarRhythm guitar is a technique and rôle that performs a combination of two functions: to provide all or part of the rhythmic pulse in conjunction with singers or other instruments; and to provide all or part of the harmony, ie. the chords, where a chord is a group of notes played together...
/ backup vocals / occasional keyboards - Diego Castillo - lead and rhythm guitar / backup vocals
- Mike Dizon - drums
- Marc Abaya (of KjwanKjwanKjwan is a Filipino band formed in 2003 by former Sandwich guitarist and vocalist Marc Abaya.-History:Long-time friends and former high school band-mates Marc Abaya and Kelley Mangahas got together with fellow Ateneans Jorel Corpus and J-hoon Balbuena to form the band’s initial lineup...
) - lead and rhythm guitar / lead and backup vocals
Studio albums
- Grip Stand ThrowGrip Stand ThrowGrip Stand Throw is the debut album released by the Filipino alternative rock band Sandwich in 1999. The band gained popularity because of its hit carrier single, "Butterfly Carnival". The album and the band won numerous awards due to the album...
(1998) - 4-Track Mind (2000)
- Thanks To The Moon's Gravitational PullThanks To The Moon's Gravitational PullThanks to the Moon's Gravitational Pull is the third studio album released by the Filipino alternative rock band Sandwich in 2003. The album contains the singles "Right Now", "2 Trick Pony" and Nahuhulog. It was the last album featuring Marc Abaya as the band's lead vocalist...
(2003) - Five on the FloorFive on the FloorFive on the Floor is the fourth studio album released by the Filipino alternative rock band Sandwich in 2006. The album contains the singles "Sugod" , "Sunburn", "DVDX" and "Walang Kadala-Dala". This is the first album without Marc Abaya as lead vocalist of the band and the first featuring Mong...
(2006) Marks the SpotS Marks the SpotMarks the Spot is the fifth studio album released by the Filipino alternative rock band Sandwich in 2008. The album marks the 10th year anniversary of the band. It contains the singles "Procrastinator", "Betamax" and "Selos"...
(2008)- Contra TiempoContra TiempoContra Tiempo is the sixth studio album released by the Filipino alternative rock band Sandwich in 2010. The album contains the singles "Putik", which is inspired by typhoon Ondoy and its effects, and "Lakad". The album name, Contra Tiempo, which roughly translates to against the beat, comes from...
(2010)
Soundtracks
- Tantra Neo Oriental Fantasy (2005)
- Humanda Ka Music Video
- Humanda Ka OST
- Humanda Ka (Minus One)
- RouninRounin (TV series)Rounin is a 2007 Filipino primetime TV series produced and aired by ABS-CBN. It is a fantasy and martial arts series shown in Philippine TV and is said to be one of the most expensive locally-produced TV series aired in the Philippines. It is also the first Filipino series shot using...
OST (2007)- "Humanda Ka"
- Nginiiig OST
- "Nginig"
- Super NoypiSuper NoypiSuper Noypi is a Filipino fantasy film released on December 25, 2006 and was directed by Quark Henares and produced by Regal Films. It was an official entry to the 32nd Metro Manila Film Festival.- Overview :...
OST- "Super Noypi
- Mga Awit Kapuso: The Best Of GMA Themes Vol. 4 (2008)
- Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan OST
- "Zaido"
- Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan OST
Commercial Jingles
- Smart Bro Jingle
- A modified version of Sugod for Smart CommunicationsSmart CommunicationsSmart Communications is a wholly owned mobile phone and Internet service subsidiary of the Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company .On June 30, 2010 the company reported that it had over 45 million cellular subscribers.-Brands:...
' wireless internet service.
- A modified version of Sugod for Smart Communications
- Coca-ColaCoca-ColaCoca-Cola is a carbonated soft drink sold in stores, restaurants, and vending machines in more than 200 countries. It is produced by The Coca-Cola Company of Atlanta, Georgia, and is often referred to simply as Coke...
Philippines Commercial Jingle- Buhay Coke (2008) and Open Coca-Cola, Open HappinessOpen HappinessOpen Happiness is a global marketing campaign for The Coca-Cola Company that was rolled out worldwide in the first half of 2009, following the company's "Coke Side of Life" advertising campaign...
(2009)
- Buhay Coke (2008) and Open Coca-Cola, Open Happiness
- Chiz EscuderoFrancis EscuderoFrancis Joseph "Chiz" Guevara Escudero is a Filipino politician who has been a member of the Philippine Senate since 2007...
's Campaign Jingle- A modified version of Sugod. http://www.chizescudero.com/chiz/newsroom.php?act=latest&id=20070318130823533
- Frenzy Condoms
- Are We Good
- Cafe Puro
- A modified version of Betamax
Collaborations
- Full Volume (2004)
- "Right Now (Morse Immediate Mix)"
- Pinoy Ako(2005)
- "Humanda Ka"
- 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...
(2006)- "Bakit Ang Babae"
- CloseUp Season of Smiles Christmas Album (2006)
- "Close Encounter"
- Sakto Sa Pasko Christmas Album (2008)
- "Simbang Gabi"
- I-Star 15: The Best Of Alternative & Rock Songs (2010)
- "Humanda Ka"
Singles
- Grip, Stand, Throw
- Butterfly Carnival
- Sakyan
- Art To Di Too
- Maybe
- Food for the Soul
- Hairpin
- Sometimes
- Right Now
- Two Trick Pony
- Nahuhulog
- Humanda Ka (Tantra Soundtrack)
- Masilungan
- Sugod
- Walang Kadala-dala
- DVDX
- "Super Noypi" for the movie of the same name.
- Sunburn
- "Zaido (Pulis Pangkalawakan)" for the TV Teleserye of the same title.
- Procrastinator
- Betamax
- Selos
- Manila
- Putik
- Lakad
- Pera Pera
Awards and nominations
Awit AwardsAwit Awards
The Awit Awards is the longest-running award-giving body of the Philippines that gives recognition to Filipino musical talents, performing artists and producers it was Philippines equivalent to Grammy Awards, organized by the Philippine Association Of The Record Industry .-Objectives and Winner...
- Won: Best Performance of a New Duo or Group Recording Artist - "Butterfly Carnival" (2000)
NU Rock Awards
NU Rock Awards
The NU Rock Awards was an annual recognition program sponsored from 1994 to 2010 by the defunct Metro Manila based radio station NU 107.1. 1994 saw the birth of what is to become the biggest annual gathering of the finest rock musicians in the country—the NU 107 Rock Awards! The very first NU 107...
- Won: Best New Artist (1999)
- Won: Song of the Year - "Butterfly Carnival" (1999)
- Won: Album of the Year - "Grip Stand ThrowGrip Stand ThrowGrip Stand Throw is the debut album released by the Filipino alternative rock band Sandwich in 1999. The band gained popularity because of its hit carrier single, "Butterfly Carnival". The album and the band won numerous awards due to the album...
" and Wolfgang's Serve in Silence (1999) - Won: Album of the Year - "4-Track Mind" (2001)
- Won: Producer of the Year - "Thanks To The Moon's Gravitational PullThanks To The Moon's Gravitational PullThanks to the Moon's Gravitational Pull is the third studio album released by the Filipino alternative rock band Sandwich in 2003. The album contains the singles "Right Now", "2 Trick Pony" and Nahuhulog. It was the last album featuring Marc Abaya as the band's lead vocalist...
" (2004) - Won: Rock Video of the Year - "Sugod" (2006)
- Won: Best Album Packaging - "Five on the FloorFive on the FloorFive on the Floor is the fourth studio album released by the Filipino alternative rock band Sandwich in 2006. The album contains the singles "Sugod" , "Sunburn", "DVDX" and "Walang Kadala-Dala". This is the first album without Marc Abaya as lead vocalist of the band and the first featuring Mong...
" (2006) - Won: Guitarist of the Year - Mong Alcaraz (2006)
- Won: Bassist of the Year - Myrene Academia (2006)
- Won: Best Male Award - Mong Alcaraz (2006)
- Won: Rock Video of the Year - "DVDX" (2007)
- Won: Best Live Act(2008)
- Won: Song of the Year - "Betamax" (2008)
MYX Music Awards
Myx Music Awards
The MYX Music Awards honor the biggest hitmakers in the Philippines. They debuted on MYX at Onstage Greenbelt on June 6, 2006.MYX viewers from all over the Philippines decide the winners in 17 major categories via sms text messaging....
- Won: Favorite Indie Artist (2006Myx Music Awards 2006The 1st Myx Music Awards was held on June 6, 2006 at Onstage Greenbelt, Makati City.-Favorite Music Video:* "The Day You Said Goodnight" by Hale* "Mang Jose" by Parokya Ni Edgar* "You'll Be Safe Here" by Rivermaya* "Gemini" by Spongecola...
) - Nominated: Favorite Music Video - "Sugod" (2007Myx Music Awards 2007The 2nd Myx Music Awards was held on March 15, 2007 at the AFP Theater.-Myx Music Awards 2007 Winners:...
) - Nominated: Favorite Song - "Sugod" (2007Myx Music Awards 2007The 2nd Myx Music Awards was held on March 15, 2007 at the AFP Theater.-Myx Music Awards 2007 Winners:...
) - Nominated: Favorite Artist (2007Myx Music Awards 2007The 2nd Myx Music Awards was held on March 15, 2007 at the AFP Theater.-Myx Music Awards 2007 Winners:...
) - Nominated: Favorite Rock Video - "Sugod" (2007Myx Music Awards 2007The 2nd Myx Music Awards was held on March 15, 2007 at the AFP Theater.-Myx Music Awards 2007 Winners:...
) - Nominated: Favorite Group (2007Myx Music Awards 2007The 2nd Myx Music Awards was held on March 15, 2007 at the AFP Theater.-Myx Music Awards 2007 Winners:...
) - Nominated: Favorite Guest Appearance in a Music Video - Edu ManzanoEdu Manzano-Television:*Unang Hirit *Family Feud: The Showdown Edition *Asar Talo Lahat Panalo! *Pilipinas Game Ka na Ba? *1 Vs...
for "DVDX" (2007Myx Music Awards 2007The 2nd Myx Music Awards was held on March 15, 2007 at the AFP Theater.-Myx Music Awards 2007 Winners:...
) - Won: Favorite Artist (2011Myx Music Awards 2011Myx Music Awards 2011 is the 6th Myx music awards since it started on 2006. The music awards now include a category for favorite K-Pop Video.-Favorite Music Video:*Disney – Tanya Markova*Jeepney Love Story – Yeng Constantino...
) - Won: Favorite Rock Video - "Lakad" (2011Myx Music Awards 2011Myx Music Awards 2011 is the 6th Myx music awards since it started on 2006. The music awards now include a category for favorite K-Pop Video.-Favorite Music Video:*Disney – Tanya Markova*Jeepney Love Story – Yeng Constantino...
)