SIngle art by Miel Lego
Listen to Over October’s
new EP ‘Sandali Lang’: https://open.spotify.com/track/10lpJuXqIl5dm7L42ucdYD?si=18504078c2d64406
Acclaimed Filipino band Over October
are breaking the mold with the release of their first Tagalog EP “Sandali
Lang” under Island Records Philippines and MCA Music Inc. Finding a new
sense of accomplishment in trying new things, the acclaimed quartet writes a
heartfelt tune in the local language for the very first time, while sticking to
a broadly appealing sound that gravitates toward an irresistible blend of alternative
rock, ‘80s pop, blues, and indie rock.
“We didn’t have a specific vision for
how we wanted the song to sound,” Lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Josh
Buizon points out. “We just drew inspiration from different kinds of local
music - different genres and eras.”
Over October holed up in La Union for
five days to arrange the material, along with the rest of the new tracks before
finishing the songwriting session over at Discord. With a rough batch of songs
in tow, the band sought guidance from seasoned sound engineer Peavey Nicolas
and award-winning producer and The Itchyworms’ very own Jazz Nicolas to help
fine-tune and polish some specific details, such as implementing a key change
on the second and last chorus and suggesting a new way to arrange the guitar
parts.
“I think we were a lot more comfortable
this time since this is already our third track with them and the recording
process for this song (and actually the whole EP) is unique in a sense that we
lived together in the studio for two weeks,” lead guitarist Josh Lua shares.
“On our first day there, we played the original arrangement of the song. After
hearing it, they gave their inputs and two days later, the song sounded so
different and so much better.”
“Sandali Lang” is an emotionally
captivating song that tackles the feeling of falling in and out of love. While
Over October’s previous batch of songs talked openly about being rejected and embracing
optimism, their latest song mines the pain of breaking up with someone, but
eventually emerging a better person after weathering the storm. In the words of
the band, “the act of letting go is also an act of love in itself.”
Buizon adds, “the song speaks about two
people, one who thought that everything was okay and going well, and the other,
who was slowly falling out of love throughout their relationship. Sandali
Lang focuses on how the person that was left behind can’t understand why
and has so many questions in their head trying to figure out what went wrong.”
The unexpected rollout of Over October’s comeback EP is accompanied with a new music video starring Gawad Urian 2020 Best Actor and Gameboys star Elijah Canlas and young actress Miles Ocampo. Directed by Carl Chavez, the music video is set to premiere on August 26, Thursday.
About Over October
Photo by Renzo Navarro
Over October is an alternative pop/rock
band from Manila, Philippines. The band consists of Josh Buizon (lead vocals
and rhythm guitar),Josh Lua (lead guitar),Janessa Geronimo(drums),and Joric
Canlas(bass). They are known for their EP Free (2016) and their singles ‘Never
Stop' (2017), and 'Wait' (2018). In 2019, they released three more singles 'Mr.
Sun,' 'Alive,' and 'Without Your Love,' and their debut album Press Play. In
2020, the band signed with Island Records Philippines.
Over October is a group of friends
bursting in the seams with personalities that translate coming-of-age
experiences and life lessons through an easy-listening sound with cleverly
crafted lyrics. Through their songs, Over October invites their audience to go
through life with them: a never-ending road trip that is best enjoyed with your
friends.
Over October’s “Sandali Lang” is out now
on all digital music platforms worldwide via Island Records Philippines and MCA
Music Inc.
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