Imago (band)

Infobox musical artist
Name = Imago
Background = group_or_band


Img_capt = From left to right: Aia De Leon, Myrene Academia, Zach Lucero and Tim Cacho.
Years_active = 1999 – Present
Origin = Quezon City, Philippines
Genre = Pinoy Pop Rock
Label = Viva Records
Universal Records Philippines
Associated_acts = Sandwich
Rocksteddy
Current_members = Aia De Leon Myrene Academia Tim Cacho Zach Lucero
URL = [http://www.imagobeat.com/ www.imagobeat.com]

Imago is a Filipino pop rock band composed of Aia De Leon (vocals/guitars), Myrene "Maps" Academia (bass), Tim Cacho (guitars) and Zach Lucero (drums) known for songs such as Akap, Anino, Ewan, Taralets and Sundo.

History

Imago was formed in 1998. They wrote an album’s worth of original material which they recorded under the helm of producer and musician Bob Marlow. Their first album "Probably Not But Most Definitely" was released in 1999 under Maharlika Records.

The band has picked up a handful of Katha and NU107 Rock Awards (Best Female Award for Aia De Leon and Best Music Video for "Akap") from the first cd. [ [http://www.mp3pilipinas.com/articles/rockin.php ROCKIN' ON AT THE 2005 NU ROCK AWARDS] ]

Imago’s second album was released four years after. Recorded in 2003, the cd’s release was delayed by unexpected record label setbacks. Enthusiastic over their new songs however, the band was determined to release the album no matter what. Composed of eleven new cuts (plus four remixes by some of Manila’s premiere electronica acts), the material is relatively heavier compared to the first album. Released independently, "Take 2" featured hit songs such as Akap and Anino. [ [http://www.mb.com.ph/issues/2006/07/11/I2006071168727.html Staying True] ]

In 2006, Imago released their third album, "Blush" under Universal Records with "Taralets" as the lead single which was one of the certified hits of 2006 in the radio and music video channels. The song was also used as a theme song for the movie "Pitong Dalagita" and as a campaign jingle for a Philippine senatorial candidate. In the same year, they recorded a revival of Ewan, which was originally sung by the Apo Hiking Society. In 2007, they earned a nomination for Favorite Artist in the 2007 MYX Music Awards. They also released their second single of their "Blush" album, "Sundo". The music video was directed by Marie Jamora which was also the director for their previous videos, Akap and Taralets.

After the success of the third single Walang Misteryo, their fourth single, entitled "Under Repair" was recently released. The video of the latest single features the band impersonating ABBA.

"Blush" has also been certified Gold Record last January 2008, shortly after the release of the album's Special Edition CD.

Last March 2008, the band was invited to be one of the many other artists from all over the world to perform in the annual Mosaic Music Festival in Singapore. Lead vocalist Aia de Leon, also shared vocal duties with Broken Social Scene's Kevin Drew during his band's opening number at the same event.

Discography

Probably Not But Most Definitely

#Pretty me
#Pauna
#Rainsong
#Bathala
#The Box
#Tugon
#Hiwaga
#On Shadows & Tendencies
#Do
#Alay
#Salitoo
#Otherwise
#Idlip
#Salitree
#Unwed
#Wishlist
#Laya
#18
#(Bonus Track) Rainsong Remix

Take 2

#Freefall
#Phoenix
#Akap
#Bihag
#Taning
#Anino
#Reset
#Gratitude
#One Way
#Soft Return
#Rush
#Roasted Anino Mix (Bonus track)
#Preset/Reset (Bonus track)
#Taning/Mahal kong Kalaguyo (Bonus track)
#Taning/Ipagpatuloy ang Kasalanan (Bonus track)

Blush

#Zelo
#Lula
#Sundo
#Under Repair
#Highway
#Lights Out
#Last Dance
#Closer
#Taralets
#Walang Mysteryo
#So Be It
#S.R.O

Miscellaneous

#Spolarium - Ultraelectromagneticjam (Volume 1)
#Ewan - Kami nAPO muna
#Let It Snow - Close Up Season of Smiles
#Umagang Kay Ganda - Theme Song for ABS-CBN's "Umagang Kay Ganda" morning program
#Love is in my hair (OST for the CineMalaya Film entry PISAY)
#Show Me Your Smile - Kami nAPO muna ulit

Collaborations of Imago

*Ultraelectromagneticjam (Sony BMG Music Philippines, 2005)
*ROK ON! (Viva Records, 2005)
*Kami nAPO muna (Universal Records, 2006)
*Super! The Biggest Opm Hits Of The Year (Universal Records, 2006)
*Kami nAPO muna ulit (Universal Records, 2007)
*The OPM Love Album (Universal Records, 2008)

ingles

Awards

NU 107 Rock Awards
*2001: Vocalist of the year- Aia de Leon
*2001: Drummer of the year- Zach Lucero
*2005: Rock Female Icon of the Year - Aia De Leon
*2005: Music Video of the Year - "Akap"
*2006: Bassist of the Year - Myrene Academia

Nominations

MYX Music Awards:
*2006: Favorite Indie Artist - Imago

*2007: Favorite Artist - Imago

*2008: Favorite Music Video "Sundo"

References

* [http://www.imagobeat.com/ Imagobeat.com]
* [http://www.himig.net Imago songs and lyrics ]

External links

* [http://www.imagobeat.com/ imagobeat.com - Official Website of Imago]
* [http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/imago-mail Official Yahoogroups]
* [http://www.myspace.com/imago Official Myspace Account of Imago]