Siakol

In the summer of '94 best friends Noel Palomo and Wowie Flores had this thought "Masyado nang magulo ang Mundo, ano kaya ang magagawa natin para makatulong?" a very good question indeed considering the fact that none of them was rich, and the only thing they had is an old guitar and songs that no one has ever heard but them. So they decided to form a group that would help awaken the minds of troubled youth in their hometown. So they formed an alliance with Athony Cervantes whom is considered as a guitar extra ordinaire and James Rodriguez a well renowned drummer. They called themselves "SIAKOL", siakol pertaining to a free, happy and sometimes naughty state of mind.

Siakol immediately made their presence felt because of their hard - hitting songs and gained the respect of the public. Although considered as a very young group of talents, one of the most respected recording company recognized their potential and capabilities. Alpha Recording Company offered them a contract that will make them certified recording artist. Their first public appearance were as guest at a "Battle of the Bands" in their hometown in Paranaque, and from that day on it was already considered history in the making.


Noel Palomo - vocalist/composer
Birthday: August 19
Height: 5'5"
Hobbies: Writing Songs
Type of music: Alternative, Pop, Rock



Miniong Cervantes - lead guitarist
Birthday: August 4, 1975
Height: 5'7"
Hobbies: Playing computer games, playstation
Type of music: Alternative, punk, Rock


Wowie Flores - bassist
Birthday: December 5
Height: 5'9"
Hobbies: Watching TV
Type of music: Hiphop, trash


James Rodriguez - drums
Birthday: January 17
Instruments: Guitar, Bass and Drums
Musical Skills: Playing drums, guitar and bass guitar
Musical Influences: Rock, Alternative, Heavy Metal, Rap Metal

The song "Lakas-Tama" topped the charts in NU107 & most radio stations all over the country, their dream of being heard came true and in return they are giving the public positive message that would serve as a guide for a much better way of thinking and living through their songs. Immediately after the release of their first album they were given the "New Artist of the Year" by the 2nd READERS POLL AWARDS '96. Their albums were released thru Alpha Records and later given certain recognitions as follows:

First Album: "Tayo na sa Paraiso" was launched at noontime show " Sang Linggo Napo
Sila " with carrier single "Peksman" followed by "Bakit Ba?".

Recognitions Gained:
On July 19, 1996 over 20,000 copies were sold and was given the "Gold Record Award" at noontime show "Eat... Bulaga!
On October 5, 1996 over 40,000 copies were sold and was given the "Platinum Award" at noontime show "Sang Linggo Napo Sila"
On November 9, 1996 over 80,000 copies were sold and was given the "Double Platinum Award" at noontime show "Sang Linggo Napo Sila".
Presents the Album "Tayo na sa Paraiso" is considered as a "Quadruple Platinum Awardee".
All Awards was given and certified by the Philippines Association of the Records Industry. (P.A.R.I.)


Second Album: "Rekta" was launched at noontime show "Sang Linggo Napo Sila" Last April 19, 1998 with carrier single "No Problem" and "Balewala" following by "Ayos Lang" and "Itigil Na Natin"


Recognitions Gained:
On July 5, 1998 over 20,000 copies were sold and was given the "Gold Record Award" at noontime show "ASAP"
On February 6, 2000 over 40,000 copies were sold and was given the "Platinum Award" at noontime show "Sang Linggo Napo Sila"
Presents the Album "Rekta" is considered as a "Double Platinum Awardee".
All Awards was given and certified by the Philippines Association of the Records Industry. (P.A.R.I.)

Third Album: "Pantasya" was launched at noontime show "Sang Linggo Napo Sila" Last 1999 with carrier single "Hindi mo ba alam?" and "Balewala" following by "Muli bang makikita" and "Pagmamahal"

Recognitions Gained:
On October 15, 1999 over 20,000 copies were sold and was given the "Gold Record Award" at noontime show "SOP"
On February 6, 2000 over 40,000 copies were sold and was given the "Platinum Award" at noontime show "Sang Linggo Napo Sila"
Second career single "Inip" was made an MTV by one of the country's leading film institutions "Creative Nations"

Fourth Album: "Sa Pag-Ikot ng Mundo" was launched at noontime show "Sang Linggo Napo Sila" Last September 2000 with carrier single "Sa Pag-ikot ng Mundo" following by "Sige na Tuloy Pa"

Recognitions Gained:
On December 2000 over 20,000 copies were sold and was given the "Gold Record Award" by Alpha Records.
First career single "Sa Pag-ikot ng Mundo" was also made an MTV by one of the country's leading film institutions "Awardee Winner Director Robert Quebral".



Fifth Album: "Karoling" was launched at noontime show "M.T.B"
First Friday of December 2001with carrier single "Maligayang Pasko". Promotional is still on going.

Recognitions Gained:
Siakol Karoling was considered as "Gold Record Award" by Alpha Records.


Sixth Album: "Hiwaga" was launched early 2003 with carrier single "Hiwaga" following by "Manubela and Matulog ka na". Promotional is still on going.

Recognitions Gained:
Siakol Hiwaga was considered as "Gold Record Award" by Alpha Records.



SIAKOL HITS:
First Album: Lakas-Tama, Peksman, Bakit Ba?, Lagim, Kanto, Biyaheng Impiyerno
Second Album: No Problem, Balewala, Itigil na Natin
Third Album: Hindi Mo Ba alam?, Pagmamahal, Muli Bang Makikita, Inday
Forth Album: Sa Pag-ikot ng Mundo, Sige Na, Tuloy Pa
Fifth Album: Maligayang Pasko, Karoling, Ngayong Pasko
Sixth Album: Matulog Ka Na, Sa Isang Bote Ng Alak, Manibela


songs:

Tropa - 2010

1. Tropa (05:07)
2. Ituloy Mo Lang (05:40)
3. P.I. (04:19)
4. Asahan Mo (04:44)
5. Gawing Langit Ang Mundo (06:21)
6. Sasagipin Kita (06:01)
7. Korni (03:05)
8. Piso Mula Sa Puso (02:54)
9. Rakenrol! (03:52)
10. Konti Na Lang (04:58)
11. Sandale (03:46)
12. Mauna Na Sila (03:49)

Kabilang Mundo- 2005-2006 Alpha Records
1.KABILANG MUNDO
2.PLASTIK
3. NILALANG
4. BASTED
5. KWARTO
6. GOBYERNO
7. LAKAS TAMA (Panibagong tama)
8. GABAY
9. AANHING
10. KUNG WALANG IKAW
11. TEKA LANG
12. BIDYOKE
13. INIHAW

Hiwaga - 2003 Alpha Records
1. Matulog Ka Na
2. Malapit Na
3. Huling Halakhak
4. Walang Hanggan, Katapusan,dulo
5. Umayos Ka
6. Iniwan mo akong nag iisa
7. Ikaw ba yan
8. Kung
9. Sa isang bote ng alak
10. Manibela
11. Hiwaga
12. Hardin

Karoling - 2001 Alpha Records
1. Maligayang Pasko
2. Karoling
3. Hiling
4. Simbang Tabi
5. ‘Yan ang Pasko
6. Pasko ang araw ng Pag-ibig
7. Santa Klaws
8. Tayo na, Tayo Na
9. Sa Pagsapit ng Kapaskuhan
10. Ngayong Pasko
11. Ano ang Babaguhin ko sa Bagong Taon
12. Bagong Taon na naman

Sa pag-iko ng mundo - 2000 Alpha Records
1 Sa Pag-ikot Ng Mundo
2 Habang Ang Lahat 3 Yakap
4 'Wag Mong Isipin 5 Sige Na, Tuloy Pa
6 Balang Araw
7 Magsaya
8 Wala
9 Ayoko Na Sa 'Yo
10 Gagawin Ko Lang Baclaran
11 Larawan
12 Don Juan
13 Panaginip
14 D'yan Sa Buhay Mo

Pantasya - 1999 Alpha Records
1. Hindi mo ba alam?
2. Pagmamahal
3. Sumama ka sa akin
4. Mulil bang makikita
5. Sisa
6. Pantasya
7. Inday
8. May pagbabago
9. Malaya ba?
10. Ikaw lamang
11. Kasalukuyan
12. Makabagong panahon

Rekta - 1998 Alpha Records
1. No problema
2. Isla puting bato
3. Tsismis
4. Itigil na natin
5. Galit
6. Bale-wala
7. Ayos lang
8. Halika na
9. Ingay
10. Kasama
11. Meron pa
12. Rekta

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