The World of Hastang

a cold sunday night somewhere in panagdait

Hastang — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 13:14:38 +0000

So many things have happened. So much has been said and done. The love affair turned out to be but a brief fling. We grieved once more, but only fleetingly. We decided to lie low for the time being. But we will be back. That’s a promise we don’t intend to break. See you next time, friends.

With love,
Hastang

Hastang’s New Love Affair with Ria Redulla

Hastang — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 17:42:30 +0000

There’s a story behind all these. There’s a story behind our month-long silence. We know that somehow, the people close to us have correctly guessed that something was brewing. But we kept our silence. None of that is important now. What’s important is that we’ve found her. The voice. The energy. The passion. Ria Redulla.

It all started with four lonely guys pining for someone to fill the void in their hearts. And then someone perfect came along. A friend introduced her to us. One thing led to another. And before we knew it, we were falling in love. As - we’re pretty sure - you will.

Currently, the band is busy jamming with old and new materials. Ria’s voice is distinct. But more than that, we all see eye to eye in terms of style and flavor. …Hmmm. We won’t say anything more. We’ll let our music speak for itself.

…Soon.

To Ria, welcome to Hastang. That impromptu gig was awesome! Awooooo!

photo credits: Styling/Makeup: Vica Pineda; Photography/Lights: Happy Garaje (Johanna Velasco & Mark Deutsch)

Hastang Bids Adieu to Former Frontwoman

Hastang — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 17:13:31 +0000

We are happy to announce yet a new leg in Hastang’s often unpredictable journey.

Tessa Manto, who has graciously lent us her voice for 3 years, is no longer a part of Hastang.

Let it be known that the separation (if you can call it such) has been amicable at best. Hastang and Tessa are parting ways under the best of terms.

Perhaps the only thing that remains to be said is that it is time to move on. Suffice it to say this has been long in coming.

What of the past three years?

…We don’t consider them a waste. We consider each and every second of those three years as a lesson in patience, resilience, and ultimately, persistence.

We have learned a lot from Tessa. We only hope that she learned something from us as well.

What of the future of the band?

…We remain optimistic. We remain hopeful. But perhaps more than hope, more than optimism for the times ahead, we are happy to have rekindled in our hearts the fire that we seemed to have lost not so long ago.

This, truly, has been an epiphany. And we are all happy to move on.

(originally written July 7, 2008.)

Ria: Hastang’s Best Kept Secret

Hastang — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 17:04:05 +0000

photo credits:
Styling/Makeup: Vica Pineda
Photography/Lights: Happy Garaje (Johanna Velasco & Mark Deutsch)

*Apparently, she moonlights as a model, too.

Meet Ria: The New Voice of Hastang

Hastang — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 16:59:16 +0000

photo credits:
Styling/Makeup: Vica Pineda
Photography/Lights: Happy Garaje (Johanna Velasco & Mark Deutsch)

Meet Ria of Hastang

Hastang — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 16:56:09 +0000

Ria Redulla is the name.

*ahem*

Ria: One Mean Rock Machine

Hastang — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 16:53:21 +0000

(Ria with her baby Roger)

Meet Ria

Hastang — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 16:50:47 +0000

lovely, isn’t she?

SiGAW ng Hastang Bites the Dust

Hastang — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 16:38:54 +0000

Congratulations and best wishes, Dondon “Gaw” Luche and Phoebe Pacquiao-Luche! 08-08-08!

Hastang Performing Oblivion at the UP Fair

Hastang — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 22:36:26 +0000

Mga taga-Cebu dumayo sa Diliman:

(Feb. 16, 2008 - UP grounds)

For more videos of Hastang’s gigs, visit Hastang’s YouTube channel.