Though they have carved a niche in the music industry for “hugot songs,” This Band is gambling on a new approach with its newest release, “Higit Sa Sapat.”
Written as a collective effort, “Higit Sa Sapat,” is about finding “the one.”
“It is about finding someone who can be satisfied and who will stay with us, despite everything,” said guitarist Euwie Von Loria.
“Nakakatuwa dahil lahat nag-participate sa concept writing,” said keyboardist Melvin Carson.
lead singer Andrea Manzano, songwriter and guitarist Euwie Von Loria, bassist Miccael Galvan, drummer John Macaranas, lead guitarist Reymart Gubat and keyboardist Melvin Carson,
He added, “It was Andee (Andrea Manzano, lead singer) and Mikki (Miccael Galvan, bassist) who suggested creating a hopeful love song. I started the whole thing, creating the chorus and some of the verses. Then Gubs (Reymart Gubat, lead guitarist), Euwie and Andee added more verses and the bridge part. John (Macaranas, drummer) proofread the whole thing.”
This Band believe the song is perfect as a wedding theme song.
“I think perfect siya kapag ‘yung naglalakad na ‘yung bride and groom,” enthused Miccael.
Andrea described further, “Imagine that you are walking down the aisle, you’re feeling the love, and finally facing ‘The One.’”
The group now wants to further diversify their sound, their music.
“For me writing-wise mas (gusto ko) mag-explore ng iba’t-ibang ways ng pagsulat ng songs,” said Euwie. “For the past years, I’ve been writing songs related to my relationships, either my experience or ng partner ko. Pero ngayon na buong grupo na ang nagsulat ng kanta we feel na we could expand and broaden our horizons musically.”
“This song is very special to me, because I participated on the songwriting. We actually set a day to really write a song together (and this is what came out),” said Andrea.
And to who exactly is the song for?
“We dedicate “Higit Sa Sapat” to our respective loved ones,” said Carson.
“It’s for my future wife and our baby girl (Amarah). My own ‘Higit Sa Sapat,’” added John.
“Of course, it’s for the love of my life (Edralyn Gealogo). She is the puzzle piece that completes me. She helps me to be a better person,” Miccael said.
“I dedicate it to my girlfriend and soon-to-be-wife. Siya yung nasa line ng kanta na ‘Ikaw ang sagot sa mga panalangin.’ Dahil siya yung bumuo sa pagkatao ko,” said Raymart.
“I already found ‘The One’ and I think I want to sing this to him every day,” added Andrea.
“And syempre dun sa mga taong kahit nasaktan na, nag hope pa rin sa love. Dahil naniniwala kami na laging darating ang tamang tao para sa atin sa tamang panahon,” Carson injected.
“Higit Sa Sapat” is under Viva Records.