Raimund Emmanuel Parcon Marasigan (born May 22, 1971) is a
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rock musician and record producer. His first name is often misspelled ''Raymond'' or ''Raimond'' though he personally prefers to spell his name as Raymund. The breadth of his projects has made him one of the most well-respected mainstays of the
Philippine
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rock band scene. He was the drummer, vocalist and lyricist alongside bandmate Ely Buendia of The
Eraserheads
Eraserheads (sometimes stylized as ERASƎRHEADS or ƎRASƎRHƎADS) are a Filipino alternative rock band formed in 1989. With a line-up comprising Ely Buendia, Buddy Zabala, Marcus Adoro, and Raimund Marasigan, the band became one of the most ...
, and the current keyboard/synths player for
Pedicab
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, former rhythm guitarist and now frontman of
Sandwich
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, current drummer of
Cambio, vocalist of Project 1 and the man behind
Squid 9. Currently, he holds bass for his newest band, Gaijin. Aside from writing songs and being a musician, he is also a record producer, voice actor, TV host and product endorser.
Eraserheads
He first achieved fame as drummer for the rock band
Eraserheads
Eraserheads (sometimes stylized as ERASƎRHEADS or ƎRASƎRHƎADS) are a Filipino alternative rock band formed in 1989. With a line-up comprising Ely Buendia, Buddy Zabala, Marcus Adoro, and Raimund Marasigan, the band became one of the most ...
, one of the most popular Philippine bands of the 1990s. He played the drums, provided backing vocals, and occasionally sang on lead vocals. Marasigan's songwriting output for the Eraserheads was only next to that of its principal songwriter
Ely Buendia
Ely Eleandre Basiño Buendia (born November 2, 1970), popularly known as Ely Buendia, is a Filipino musician, singer, songwriter, author and film director who gained fame as the guitarist, lead vocalist and principal songwriter of the famed Fil ...
.
In 2002, vocalist-guitarist
Ely Buendia
Ely Eleandre Basiño Buendia (born November 2, 1970), popularly known as Ely Buendia, is a Filipino musician, singer, songwriter, author and film director who gained fame as the guitarist, lead vocalist and principal songwriter of the famed Fil ...
left the
Eraserheads
Eraserheads (sometimes stylized as ERASƎRHEADS or ƎRASƎRHƎADS) are a Filipino alternative rock band formed in 1989. With a line-up comprising Ely Buendia, Buddy Zabala, Marcus Adoro, and Raimund Marasigan, the band became one of the most ...
, and Kris Dancel from the
all-female band An all-female band is a musical group in popular music that is exclusively composed of female musicians. This is distinct from a girl group, in which the female members are solely vocalists, though this terminology is not universally followed. While ...
Fatal Posporos was recruited to fill the vacancy. The group billed themselves as
Eheads and issued an EP entitled ''Please Transpose'' (2003). The group later renamed themselves
Cambio after their lead guitarist Marcus Adoro quit. Cambio released two albums: ''Derby Light'' (2003) and ''Matic'' (2007).
On August 30, 2008 at the Fort Bonifacio Open Grounds in Taguig, Marasigan joined Buendia, Adoro, and Zabala for The Eraserheads reunion concert. The continuation of the reunion "The Final Set" was held on March 7, 2009 at the SM Mall of Asia concert grounds.
Sandwich
The band
Sandwich
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was formed in 1995 with Myrene Academia (
Imago
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) & (Duster) on bass,
Marc Abaya
Ramon Marcelino Diaz Abaya (born November 6, 1979), known professionally as Marc Abaya, is a Filipino singer, actor, musician, TV host, and VJ. He appeared in the 2009 Philippine release of ''Tinker Bell''.
He is the son of actor/director Mano ...
on lead guitars and vocals later replaced by Mong Alcaraz of
Chicosci on guitars when the former quit to focus on being an
MTV
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mainstay, Diego Castillo on rhythm guitars, and Mike Dizon (of bands Pedicab and Teeth) on drums. Although existing simultaneously with the
Eraserheads
Eraserheads (sometimes stylized as ERASƎRHEADS or ƎRASƎRHƎADS) are a Filipino alternative rock band formed in 1989. With a line-up comprising Ely Buendia, Buddy Zabala, Marcus Adoro, and Raimund Marasigan, the band became one of the most ...
, Sandwich provided a heavier, grittier sound, and built up their own fan base. Marc Abaya left the band in 2005 to concentrate on his career as a VJ while frontlining for his other band
Kjwan
Kjwan is a Filipino hard rock band formed in 2003 by former Sandwich guitarist and lead vocalist Marc Abaya and Dicta License bassist Kelley Mangahas.
History
Long-time friends and former high school bandmates Marc Abaya (vocals) and Kelley Man ...
and Marasigan took over as the lead vocalist. They have released three albums: ''
Grip Stand Throw
''Grip Stand Throw'' is the debut album released by the Filipino alternative rock band Sandwich in 1999. The band gained popularity because of its hit carrier single, "Butterfly Carnival". The album and the band won numerous awards due to the alb ...
'' and ''
4-Track Mind'' (later reissued as a 2-in-1 by
Sony BMG
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, and 2004's award-winning ''
Thanks to the Moon's Gravitational Pull
''Thanks to the Moon's Gravitational Pull'' is the third studio album released by the Filipino alternative rock band Sandwich in 2003. The album contains the singles "Right Now", "2 Trick Pony" and ''Nahuhulog''. It was the last album featuring M ...
'' (initially an indie release; then later reissued by
EMI
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Philippines with bonus tracks. Sandwich released further albums, entitled ''
Five on the Floor
''Five on the Floor'' is the fourth studio album released by the Filipino alternative rock band Sandwich in 2006. The album contains the singles "Sugod" (which was inspired by Juan Dela Cruz Band's ''Kahit Anong Mangyari''), "Sunburn", "DVDX" and ...
'' (2006) which featured the phenomenal hit single, ''Sugod'', and ''
<S> Marks the Spot'' (2008), with its hit single ''Procrastinator'' and ''Betamax''.
Pedicab
In early 2005, Marasigan once again formed
Pedicab
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, another project band. Composed of seasoned artists donning alter egos; Raymund (a.k.a. Sugarraims) is on synths and backup vocals; Mike Dizon (of Sandwich and Teeth) a.k.a. Masterbeat is on drums; Jason Caballa (of Twisted Halo and Blast Ople) a.k.a. J. Sonic is on guitar and backup vocals; Diego Mapa (of Monsterbot and Cambio) a.k.a. Daddy Maps is lead vocals; and acclaimed music video director RA Rivera a.k.a. Just Toni is on visuals and multimedia. They call their music "dunk music" which is essentially their own version of
Dance-punk
Dance-punk (also known as disco-punk, punk-funk or techno-punk) is a post-punk subgenre that emerged in the late 1970s, and is closely associated with the disco, post-disco and new wave movements.Rip It Up and Start Again: Post Punk 1978-1984 ...
. They released a two-track sampler called "For Hire" with tracks "Bago Pa Mag Pasko" and "Pa-Experience". Pedicab's first album ''Tugish Takish'' (the name coming from
onomatopoeia
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of the sounds made by banging on drums) under Vicor music was released later that year. Tugish Takish has spawned hits such as "Dito Tayo Sa Dilim", "Dizzy Boy", "Konti Na Lang" and "A Stormy Night". Their second album "Shinji Ilabas Mo Na Ang Helicopter" with carrier single "Ang Pusa Mo" was released in April 2008 under
MCA Records
MCA Records was an American record label owned by MCA Inc., which later became part of Universal Music Group.
Pre-history
MCA Inc., a powerful talent agency and a television production company, entered the recorded music business in 1962 wit ...
Philippines. Their second album also contains the remake of "Pa-Experience" which they retitled to "Pa-Taste". It also has fan favorites such as "FX", "Follow Through", and "Breaking Away".
Project 1
In 2008, Marasigan launched his new album with Sandwich, after that, he also launched a one-shot band called "
Project 1
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" with Clem Castro (former
Orange and Lemons
Orange and Lemons is a Filipino pop rock band founded and formed in 1999 by lead vocalist and guitarist Clem Castro along with Ace and JM del Mundo. Former member, Mcoy Fundales served as the lead vocalist and guitarist since its formation until ...
, now The Camerawalls) on guitars,
Francis Reyes
Francis Florentino Saludo Reyes (born June 20, 1967 in Lipa City, Batangas) is a Filipino musician. He is best known for being the guitarist for the Filipino rock band the Dawn. He was the chief radio announcer and musical director for the ro ...
(
The Dawn) also on guitars, Carlos Calderon (
Chicosci) on bass, Jazz Nicolas (
Itchyworms
The Itchyworms is a Filipino rock band. The band is composed of Jazz Nicolas on drums, Jugs Jugueta on guitars, Kelvin Yu on bass guitars and Chino Singson on lead guitars. The group made their name in the OPM (Original Pilipino Music) scene in ...
) on drums and Uela Basco (Chilitees), Katwo Librando (
Narda/Duster) and Marasigan himself on vocals. Their first single "Ang Sarap Dito" was released in March 2008. According to its members, ''"The new group was formed because we, as artists, feel that we wanted to create something fresh, especially for the young generation. We all believe in a common goal of being positive and changing the way young people think."'' Their first and only single was used by
Coca-Cola
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Philippines for television and radio commercials and also by
Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition Plus.
Other projects
Music
Squid 9
Squid 9 is a hip-hop influenced band that started out as a studio act and is formed from members of the Eraserheads, Monsterbot and Sun Valley Crew among others. It was soon performing live shows as well. Squid 9 released three albums: "Deleted Scenes", "Kraken Modular" and "Ink Jet". Squid 9 is also part of Electronica Manila and often collaborated with the late Wolfmann+. Squid9 Live is composed of Marasigan on samplers, drum machine and Chaos Pad), Vin Dancel (Twisted Halo and Peryodiko) and Kathy Meneses (Daydreamcycle) on vocals,
Buddy Zabala
Hector Avanceña Zabala (born November 13, 1971), popularly known as Buddy Zabala, is a Filipino musician and producer. He is currently the bassist of Filipino pop band Moonstar88 and indie band Cambio, and widely known as the bassist and back ...
(
The Eraserheads
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,
The Dawn, Twisted Halo & Cambio) on bass, keyboards and samplers and Rann Golamco (Drip, Porta, and formerly of
Mojofly) on guitars. Marasigan calls his home studio "The Squid Crib".
Planet Garapata
Marasigan started Planet Garapata also in 1996, a short-lived hip-hop and electronica project that featured Eraserheads bassist
Buddy Zabala
Hector Avanceña Zabala (born November 13, 1971), popularly known as Buddy Zabala, is a Filipino musician and producer. He is currently the bassist of Filipino pop band Moonstar88 and indie band Cambio, and widely known as the bassist and back ...
,
Rivermaya
Rivermaya is a Filipino alternative rock band. Formed in 1994, it is one of the several bands who spearheaded the 1990s Philippine alternative rock explosion.
Rivermaya is currently composed of original members Mark Escueta and Nathan Azarcon ...
drummer
Mark Escueta
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Early life
E ...
and Eraserheads sound engineer Mark Laccay and Jeng Tan. The project debuted in
Francis M.'s 1996 Happy Battle album and featured Marasigan's early rapping skills.
Sun Valley Crew
He is also part of Sun Valley Crew, a hip-hop/rap group with members Ryan Armamento and RJ Seneres on vocals, Uela Basco also on vocals, Mong Alcaraz on guitars, Dan Gil on Rhodes keyboards, Dex Aguila on Drums, Raimund Marasigan on samplers and Ryan Ventura on bass.
Other collaborations
He is often dubbed as "The Philippines' busiest musician", with multiple but different, simultaneous bands, in addition to collaborations with various artists such as Francis Magalona, The Pin-Up Girls, Rivermaya, Keltscross, Sugarfree, Itchyworms, Chicosci, Freestyle, Wolfmann, The Dawn, Chillitees, and others.
Marasigan collaborated with
Radioactive Sago Project
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's Lourd de Verya and they created the song "Egis, Er'p!" for a film about
Philippine Science High School System
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, titled "Pisay". Marasigan also sang the theme song for
UPCAT movie.
Marasigan (on keyboards and guitars) had a project band with Mark Laccay (bass), Dexter Aguila (drums, now with Chillitees), Thaddeus "Duff" Reantaso (vocals) and Mike Elgar (guitars, before he joined
Rivermaya
Rivermaya is a Filipino alternative rock band. Formed in 1994, it is one of the several bands who spearheaded the 1990s Philippine alternative rock explosion.
Rivermaya is currently composed of original members Mark Escueta and Nathan Azarcon ...
), called Blueberry Juice which lasted until 1994.
Marasigan is the bassist and percussionist of the new band called Gaijin, fronted by Jesse Grinter (guitars and vocals) and Shinji Tanaka (drums). Gaijin means "foreigner" in Japanese. As the name implies, the group is composed of different artists from different heritages. Marasigan is Filipino, Grinter is American, and Tanaka is Japanese. Given the multi-national status of the band, their music is also focused towards the international music scene.
He was chosen by
ABS-CBN
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, together with
Rico Blanco
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and
Aia de Leon, for the theme song of the network's 2010 elections campaign, which calls on Filipinos, especially the youth, to register, vote, and make the 2010 elections work. It also features the "Boto Mo, iPatrol Mo" drumbeat.
In 2014 he collaborate with rap prince
Abra for ''Sanib Puwersa'' (''Joined Forces'') for beer brand
Colt 45, the main competitor of
Red Horse Beer which was endorsed by former bandmate
Ely Buendia
Ely Eleandre Basiño Buendia (born November 2, 1970), popularly known as Ely Buendia, is a Filipino musician, singer, songwriter, author and film director who gained fame as the guitarist, lead vocalist and principal songwriter of the famed Fil ...
and
Joey Pepe Smith
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.
Marasigan also launched Assembly Generals in 2015, which is dubbed as "Raw Electric Filipino Hiphop", with members Paolo Toledo, Mon Punzalan, and Deng Garcia. Beng Calma of Drip also collaborated on the band's album.
Marasigan's latest collaboration is an alternative new band called "Basement Lung". Its members are Don Marasigan (Vocals), Choy Guerra (guitar, vocals), Menel Emralino (bass), Tyob Sevilla (guitar) and Marasigan (drums).
Television
He is also the voice behind the character of Taira Yoshiyuki in the Philippine-edition of
Beck: Mongolian Chop Squad aired in
Hero TV
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.
[Rockstars are all over "BECK: Mongolian Chop Squad", Jim Ayson, March 26, 2007](_blank)
After some various TV appearances as a host, such as being a guest host and part of
Studio 23
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's Breakfast, Marasigan was picked by Myx to be the first and current host of
Myx Tugtugan. He is also the "Songwriting Teacher" for
ABS-CBN
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's
Pinoy Dream Academy.
Filmography
References
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1971 births
Living people
21st-century Filipino male singers
Filipino television personalities
Filipino drummers
VJs (media personalities)
Musicians from Quezon
Tagalog people
University of the Philippines Diliman alumni
20th-century Filipino male singers
21st-century drummers