The Review
Ten original songs from the ten finalists of Red Horse Muziklaban
2006 are showcased in this compilation album released under Viva
Records. The ten finalists included in this album are Hardboiledeggz,
Kamia, Pepe Pilar, IMO, Mad Clown, Black Heaven, Punchmint, Smoke Free,
Descant Gott and Treadstone.
The highlight of this album is the 2006 Grand Champion Hardboiledeggz
with the song Grace (track 1). I’m not even wondering why they became
the 2006 Grand Champion of the Red Horse Muziklaban 2006. Their musical
arrangement for their original composition is notable. The song is not
predictable unlike the other songs in this album. One Minute of Silence
by Kamia (track 2) would be easily appreciated by those who are into emo
punk.
Tumakbo by Pepe Pilar (track 3) is the mellowest of the songs in this
album. This song is also the one that would surely give you a last song
syndrome and would easily go into mainstream because of the universal
theme of the song and this could also be attributed to the simplicity of
its lyrics.
The heaviest sounding song in this album is Dejected by IMO (track
4). Growls are heavily emphasized in this song by vocalist Miguel
Rogacion. Next to track 4, LARO by Mad Clown (track 5) is another heavy
sounding song with elements of rap and metal combined. Growling is
emphasized in the chorus which makes the song quite predictable.
However, the most notable heavy song in this album is Forgotten Paragon
by Descant Gott (track 9). The musical arrangement has surpassed my
expectations.
Hanggang Kailan by Black Heaven (track 6) somewhat reminds me of the Power Rangers theme with its lead guitar riff.
Other predictable songs in this album are Tara na Bai by Punchmint
(track 7) and Let Me In by Smoke Free (track 8). In spite of Tara na
Bai’s predictability, I’d like to commend the lyricist of this
particular track for having able to come up with a socially relevant
material.
Falling Calling by Treadstone (track 10) is injected with influences
from Danzig and Razorback. However, the intro of this particular track
reminds me of Indefinite Transition of Perceived Realities (a song by
Paramita from the album Tala).
The Red Horse Muziklaban Rock Challenge Astig ng 2006 will surely be
enjoyed by those who have a diversified taste in rock music.
