Our First Original Song + MORE

After more than a year of existence the band has finally completed an original song! The song is called "When Will You", written by keyboard player caioman for the band. It took them a while to finally arrange, rehearse, record and perform the song.

The song is about missing someone, feeling alive, and a whole lot of positive good vibes. The band recorded a rough demo, which they launched thru an online listening party via Sound Cloud.

When Will You

It’s so easy

Waking up to clear blue mornings and you’re the first thing that pops into mind

You make me feel

I’m alive with every touch and sweet caress though you’re not by my side

It’s impossible not to be this way

When every time I close my eyes

The thought of you makes it worth it to be alive

When will you be around?

I want to see you

When again will you be around?

First time I met you

Felt like we’ve known each other such a long time

Last time I saw you

Felt like some things should have been said and done

It’s impossible not to be this way

When every thing between us feels so right

The thought of you makes it worth it to be alive

When will you be around?

I want to see you

When again will you be around?

It’s impossible not to be this way

When every time I close my eyes

The thought of you makes it worth it to be alive

When will you be around?

I want to see you

When again will you be around?

When will you be around?

I want to see you

When again will you be around?

Come and see you I want to go

Where kings and queens still rule their thrones

I’d cross the oceans and the seas

Just to hold your hand and feel your kiss

Here is where I want you

When again will you be around?

Another song was recorded by the band, this time for an upcoming independent film by Matt Baguinon and Pol Singson entitled "Rochel" about the young sampaguita girl's mother and her coping family. Rochel was brutally raped and then killed this year and was found dead near a local junk shop.

The song called "Makakauwi Din Tayo" is a modern lullaby written by Fernando "Bingbong" Badillo submitted to the film for inclusion in their sound track. The recording was produced and re-arranged by caioman and performed by Save Alex Movement.

Another original song by SAM is in the works, also for the film. If they finish on time, the band hopes to record the song soon.

2013 is sure to have more original songs from the band and hopefully come out with something soon!

Save Alex Sessions (Volume 2)

This is a performance done at the Save Alex Studios some time in August this year while rehearsing for our gig at Blackbird in Makati.

Back at IC's Bar...

IC's Bar was where SAM had their first gig back in August 12, 2011 playing 5 awkward songs then. Now it's been more than a year and the band has slowly been able to get a grasp of their true sound.

Several gigs have been played at IC's since that first gig, among them the Indie Overdrive (see older post), Maya's birthday bash, and other random happenings... Hope to play more gigs here in the coming year!

Freashmeat: SAM is a YEAR OLD!

The UP Jammer's Club Freshmeat in August 2011 is the 2nd gig ever played by SAM. Now, it's 2012, and it's another Freshmeat! The band was supposed to play 3 songs but had to cut short to 2. Nonetheless, this event is close to our hearts, and had fun doing it!

A Night For Given: Benefit Gig at Blackbird(+) Makati

(photo by Jef Carnay)

Last September 1st, Save Alex Movement played their first Metro gig ever! This was for task Force Given Grace's fund raising event called "A Night For Given" held at the now defunct Blackbird Bar in kamagong Street in Makati.

Headlining the event was veteran group The Jerks, who played a very rocking set with both original favorites and classic covers. Datu's Tribe also performed, along with Earthfishfish, and Death or Glory. SAM opened the night with classic covers from Hall and Oates, Lenny Kravitz, among others. The band did a longer set than the usual 3 songs, finishing the night with a total of 7!

Another performer was Ms Monique Wilson and Gabriela, who together recited a spoken word number about women's rights.

In attendance were Given Grace Cebanico's parents who thanked every one for organizing such an event for the cause. See an article about the event HERE.

Indie Overdrive - An IndieCulture.com Production

Indie Culture's first major event was held last April 20 at IC's Bar and Cafe in Los Banos. Ofcourse, Save Alex Movement was there! Thanks for inviting us guys! 


The band played 3 songs, cut from the original 4 that they prepared so that other bands could still have ample time to play. Two of the three songs were rehearsed just the day before the event, and was pulled off quite, well, good enough (thank God not much noticed our mistakes! hehehe). SAM did a cover from Duffy, a song called 'Mercy', and two songs from Hall and Oates, 'Kiss on My List' and 'I Can't Go For That'.


Hosted by Genesis De Guzman and Ira Balmes, the gig line up included:


Angkan Kidz/Gracias

Riki
Chlara
Last Action Heroes
Lost in Melody
Juniper Face the Corner
Save Alex Movement
IndayBote
En Memoriam
Nina Virgin

Surely this is one for the books! Too bad the band didn't have enough time to rehearse their first original song, which is something to watch out for in upcoming gigs.


Here are some photos courtesy of theindieculture.com

UP Jammers' Club's Pound 4 Pound XVII: Wreck and Roll

This year's Pound 4 Pound was held at the LB Square in Lwata Bar with about 14 or so bands performing... Ofcourse Save Alex Movement was there!

Thanks to The Indie Culture for posting the pics! Check out more photos on their website HERE!