The Camerawalls
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The Camerawalls is a pop rock band based in Manila, Philippines formed in 2007 by singer and guitarist Clementine, the main songwriter of the band and formerly of Orange and Lemons.
History
With a cult following back in 2003 to mainstream success in 2005 via a series of hit singles through a major label, it was with the band Orange and Lemons that the breakup in 2007 resulted in the premature exit of Clementine from the music scene.[1] This was to prove as only temporary, as Clementine immediately formed a new band in September 2007 under the name The Camerawalls, collaborating with old friends Law Santiago and Ian Sarabia.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
To support The Camerawalls' releases and go as far as establishing full creative control and marketing his own music, Clementine also founded Lilystars Records, an independent record label determined to house the sensibility and aesthetics of indie pop music in the Philippines.[2]
In March 2008, The Camerawalls released a sample of their music with an unofficial single "Markers Of Beautiful Memories" over the internet, which slowly gained attention and a following and was then eventually picked up by radio.Script error: No such module "Unsubst". With the release of their debut album Pocket Guide to the Otherworld on July 3, 2008, and the success of the single "Clinically Dead For 16 Hours", The Camerawalls became an example of a remarkable music production in true indie spirit.Script error: No such module "Unsubst". Pocket Guide to the Otherworld has become a landmark release that showed people what happens when contemporary indie pop meets good old Filipino sensibilities.[3]
The Camerawalls acquired Paolo Peralta as their session guitarist in November 2009 and later as an official member as they continued to tour.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
On February 22, 2010, The Camerawalls released a digital single called "The Sight of Love" which marked an official return to the recording studios. "The Sight of Love" also features another artist from the Lilystars stable – vocalist Sarah Gaugler of electro-pop band Turbo Goth.[4]
Two months after its release, Paolo Peralta and Ian Sarabia resigned from the band.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
Musical styles
The Camerawalls is renowned for incorporating native rondalla (traditional Philippine folk music) instrumentations in their recordings attributed to Clementine's exposure to his father's work as a Rondalla instructor. Prominent sections of bandurria and octavina can be heard on a number of songs especially on their remake of "Canto De Maria Clara", a Spanish poem written by Filipino writer and national hero José Rizal which appeared on the novel Noli Me Tangere (first published in 1887 in Berlin).Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
Some of the band's influences includes The Beatles, Morrissey, The Smiths, XTC, Belle & Sebastian, Trash Can Sinatras, The Pale Fountains, Terry Hall, and The Lightning Seeds.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
Band members
- Clementine - vocals, acoustic/electric guitar, bandurria, octavina (2007–2012, 2016–2019)
- Law Santiago - bass guitar (2007–2012, 2016–2019)
- Bach Rudica - drums (2010–2012, 2016–2019)
- Ian Sarabia - drums (2007–2010)
- Paolo Peralta - guitars (2009–2010)
- Live session members
- Ian Zafra - guitars (2016–2019)
Discography
- Pocket Guide to the Otherworld (CD album – July 2008, Lilystars Records)
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- "The Sight of Love" (digital single – February 2010, Lilystars Records)
- Bread and Circuses (CD EP – December 2010, Lilystars Records)
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Awards and nominations
| Year | Award Giving Body | Category | Nominated Work | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | NU Rock Awards | Best New Artist | — | Nominated[5] |
| Best Album Packaging | (Sarah Gaugler for "Pocket Guide to the Other World") | Nominated[5] |
References
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- ↑ Tara FT Sering "The Philippine Star" [1] Template:Webarchive July 31, 2008
- ↑ Nerisa Almo "Philippine Entertainment Portal" [2] July 8, 2008
- ↑ Paul John Cana "The Manila Times" February 23, 2010 Template:Webarchive
- ↑ Kap Aguila "The Philippine Star" [3]Script error: No such module "Unsubst". March 4, 2010
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