They sung from the Heart

Rating:	★★★★★
Category:	Music
Genre:	Alternative Rock
Artist:	AdL of I

Switching my WMP to “all music”, I get to notice some worthy homegrown, rocking with sense songs which was automatically copied from our network of office computers into my WMP media library.
I first heard and saw this band perform in UNTV 37’s 3G celebrations at the World Trade Center. A couple of song from them and I instantly said to myself that among the many local bands we have at the time, this is among the few that makes sense.
I completely forgot about them after 3G so as I am writing this, I am browsing some info about the band. A quick recall of my fave Pinay vocalist will initially (coz I may have to insert those I will fail to recall for the moment) look like this…..
1. Odette Quesada
2. Eleanor Academia
3. Cookie Chua
4. Kitchie Nadal
5. and now…….Aia de Leon of Imago

Yes, that is the band’s name, “Imago”. I will have to check out the copyrights of their songs that I now have on my WMP. If there is no problem with that, I could probably upload their songs in one of my playlist.
For now, those that are not familiar with the band “Imago” (as I was few hours ago), here’s an article about them that will be more than enough as an introduction.

‘We sing from the heart’ — Imago
The "Imago," which launched recently its latest album, explained its process of composition, singing and recording.
Aia de Leon, the lead vocalist, mentioned five steps they always have to follow:
1. The lyrics and composition must come from the heart
2. Step out of your box
3. Challenge yourself
4. Be honest
5. Talk to people, listen to their stories.
The other members of the band are guitarist Tim Cacho, bassist Myrene Academia, and drummer Zach Lucero.
And why Imago? For the lack of any other name, explained Aia de Leon.
The album the band has just released is entitled IMAGO Blush under Universal Records.
Blush features the Imago’s bestseller single "Taralets." The other songs are "Zelo," "Lula," "Sundo," "Under Repair," "Highway," "Lights Out," "Last Dance," "Closer," "Walang Mysteryo," "So Be It," and "S.R.O."
Aia did not deny that they would polite quarrels now and then, but their bonding with one another always prevail.
Lead vocalist Aia de Leon wrote practically all their songs, and for which the band spoke of her:
"Thanks to the songwriting prowess of lead singer Aia de Leon, whose prismic vision brings us the versicolored shades of the noblest human emotions."
Their album, Blush, is described as "an entirely musical voyage, with a few pleasant sidetrips."
Blush "is the culmination of Imago’s first two artistic outings, the albums "Probably Not But Most Definitely" and "Take 2."
For these albums, they won Awit, Katha and NU107 Awards, including a Best Vocalist and Best Drummer trophies for Aia de Leon and Zach Lucero.
For their latest album, "the feelings are more intense and touching."
The band members are described as follows:
Aia de Leon — a poetess who takes her listeners beyond the realms of romance with soothing interpretation of her self-pennned songs.
Guitarist Tim Cacho — his sweeping guitar playing is oozing with appeal and genuine feelings complimenting Aia’s singing.
Bassist Myrene Academia — provides formidable musical foundation that Imago really needs, and
Zach Lucero’s technical proficiency on drums heightens all the emotions that each song in the Blush album conveys.
Citing one of their songs, Imago is indeed an S.R.O.

http://www.mb.com.ph/issues/2006/08/26/ENTR2006082672624.html