Sound is an independent Filipino

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band composed of Dru Ubaldo (drums), Erwin Fajardo (keyboards), Sach Castillo (vocals/guitars), and Francis Magat (bass).

History

In 1996, Paolo Lim, Chino Yuson, and Sach Castillo formed the band Third Stone, an allusion to a Hendrix grind. Later, the trio collaborated with percussionist David Esteban and keyboardist James Bitanga. Originally, the band intended to be a

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outfit, but several compositions later, the group went into a different direction. In 1999, the band met Erwin Fajardo, to become the new keyboardist. Together with Castillo, the two started writing songs. By 2001, the band had enough material for an album, and eventually settled for the band name Sound.

Live shows and albums

Sound's live shows are Manila-themed, influenced by groups ranging from

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, and

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, all flavored with a love for original Filipino music. Sound are regular performers at Café Saguijo (

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), Magnet, Bonifacio High Street (

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) and Big Sky Mind (

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). In 2003, the independently released debut ''BossaManila'' came out in the local market. Three years later, they released their sophomore effort ''Blue Monsoon'' which was notable for the inclusion of the APO Hiking Society original "'Di Na Natuto". The track was also released in the ''

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'' tribute album, released the same year.

Discography

Studio albums

Compilation albums

References

* http://www.clickthecity.com/music/sound/ * http://www.jazzsociety.ph/html/sanctum.html {{Authority control Filipino rock music groups Filipino jazz ensembles 1999 establishments in the Philippines Musical groups established in 1999