Hastang’s New Love Affair with Ria Redulla
By Hastang
Posted in Bandisms: Chronicles of an Indie Band on 11 August 2008
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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.

Hastang Bids Adieu to Former Frontwoman
By Hastang
Posted in Bandisms: Chronicles of an Indie Band on 11 August 2008
Stats: 867 views and 4 Comments

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.

Hastang Performing Plot of My Revenge
By Hastang
Posted in Hastang Videos on 4 April 2008
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February 15, 2008. Maru Bar (Jupiter St., Makati):

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Hastang in Maru Bar
By Hastang
Posted in Hastang Imagery on 23 February 2008
Stats: 1,022 views and 3 Comments

Our sincerest thanks to Jaycee for setting up the hugely successful “Hastang Night”. Salamat, pare!

Friday, February 15, 2008. Maru Bar (Makati).

[Go to the next page for some pre and post gig fun…]

Behind the Music XI: Old Lovers’ Mantra
By Hastang
Posted in Behind the Music on 18 November 2007
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I still can’t t figure out how Tessa came up with those haunting melodies, especially in the chorus part, which features two different melodies doing a tango. While doing the vocal tracks in the studio, Galen asked me: “Which one is the lead vocal part?” I shrugged. Both?

Behind the Music X: Plot Of My Revenge
By Hastang
Posted in Behind the Music on 18 November 2007
Stats: 1,287 views and 4 Comments

This is part 10 of an 11-part series. Guile takes a whimsical journey down memory lane, retracing the bumpy pseudo-pathways that led to the final version of Hastang’s current tracks.

A classic rock riff I wrote that was actually accepted by the group (I’m not that hopeless after all)! This is also the first song that […]

Behind the Music IX: Waiting For Murray
By Hastang
Posted in Behind the Music on 18 November 2007
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This is part 9 of an 11-part series. Guile takes a whimsical journey down memory lane, retracing the bumpy pseudo-pathways that led to the final version of Hastang’s current tracks.

There was a girl and a boy. They were friends for a long time, until they realized that they are meant to be together. The guy […]

Behing the Music VIII: Ghost of my Waking
By Hastang
Posted in Behind the Music on 18 November 2007
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This is part 8 of an 11-part series. Guile takes a whimsical journey down memory lane, retracing the bumpy pseudo-pathways that led to the final version of Hastang’s current tracks.

This song came from an A minor-based classic rock riff I was playing around with. Then Roy worked from there and took this song into effects-heavy […]