Underrated bands: GORGORO featured in Inquirer Lifestyle

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Gorgoro

It’s not often that you see a band and you say “$#%@, why didn’t I think of that?” You’re liable to repeat this colorful phrase when you see Gorgoro, a rock band that has a pink, furry puppet for a singer.

Now forget all you know about rock stars that have hands up their rear parts. Gorgoro is nothing like Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem (the house band from the Muppets Show). The band plays propulsive brit-rock that would make you search for an accent, and maybe also a demo. It’s no surprise considering that Gorgoro counts British bands such as Pulp, Blur, Kaiser Chiefs and Radiohead among its touchstones.

Gorgoro has a mission, though he is less Bono-ish with his aspirations. He wishes to connect with his long-lost father, Animal from the Muppets Show. Gorgoro claims that he was conceived via a one-night hook-up during a Muppet Show tour stop in Olongapo.

Instead of saving up to go to the US or sending a letter to the Jim Henson Company, Gorgoro decided to connect with his father by trying to become a rock star. He has impressive band mates to help him. Musicians from groups such as Kiko Machine, Matilda and The Pin-Up Girls have all lent their support.

In spite of it all, Gorgoro says that his band is not trying to be different. “It’s just that I’m a puppet and we have to deal with it,” he said.

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Thank you very much Christian Brazil Bautista for the article.

Gorgoro fanart by KIKS IGnacio

Wow! Really really splendid!! :-) Thank you Kiks!!

DOWNLOAD Gorgoro's LATEST SONG

Our nation has severely suffered from Typhoon Ketsana (Ondoy).

By being part of the "A Sound Relief" album, I am sharing my music to help other people.

I urge everyone to take part in helping our fellow Filipinos who are in dire need of assistance. You can download the album for $10 and you will get 25 high-quality songs that includes quality photos, lyrics to some of the songs and the list of links to free album downloads.

As our "All will be well" song puts it: there is always hope and a brighter day ahead of us.

Listen to "All will be well" for the FIRST TIME here at http://asoundrelief.bandcamp.com

Splendid!

Gorgoro

LADY GAGA wants my dad on her lap.

Hello Lady Gaga! I'm Animal's bastard here in the Philippines. Let's collaborate musically :-)

Gorgoro live @ Metro Comic-Con

We really love this day!! Thanks Metro Comic-Con for inviting us :-)

UPDATE: Still no news about my dad :-(

It’s official, I’m the first puppet to get the H1N1 virus :-(

I was supposed to make a video ( for my dad this father’s day ) but unfortunately I was rushed to the hospital. And now, it’s confirmed… I got H1N1 virus.

I had to undergo series of tests and was put to an isolation area. Now, I can't greet my dad and promote my music video that just entered the PINOY MYX charts. Good thing I have my iPhone with me and the hospital has wifi. Please help me get out of the bottom and be number one.

it was very unfortunate that I had a virus, wasn't able to greet my dad and at the bottom in the charts. I really need your help during my rough times. Pls. cast your votes :-(


FOR MYX------MYX VOTE You Had your Chance and send to 2366

FOR RJ underground 105.9 ---- RJUR You had your chance send to 2959

-GORGORO :-(

CHERCHEZ MON PERE (graphic novel)

Why does it have to be this way?


All these years I've been trying to look for you.
I've been wanting to meet you.
I've been longing to be with you.


And all these years, I've been a failure.


I learned tying my shoes by myself.
Aren't dads supposed to teach their kids that?

That could've been my best childhood moment:
You showing me the perfect bunny ears.


I bet you haven't tried chicken isaw yet.

Burgers and fries have absolutely no match with this street food.

I hope we can enjoy a dozen of isaw sticks in a cupful of spicy vinegar someday.


Marked down prices?! At last, something to cheer me up. Maybe I can get my dream guitar this time.

BOY: Thanks dad!

...And there goes my dream.

My mom's a huge fan of my dad. That's why she never missed the chance to see his band's concert over two decades ago. Next thing she knows, He's all over her.

That night blossomed someone he doesn't know.

And that someone's me.

I exhausted every single thing the world can offer just to get in touch with you dad.

And music is the only link that'll bring us back together, then I won't stop making them untill that great day comes.



GORGORO: Hi, my name's Gorgoro.
Are you having a splendid night?


The End

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I am very happy that they put my videos on their site. It would be very helpful in my quest --to finally see my dad. Thank you CollegeHumor.com. Splendid!

watch the videos:

video 1 / video 2

PLS. HELP ME MR. JIMMY FALLON!!

From youtube to blogspot to multiply to to facebook….

Now, I’m twittering… still hoping to see my dad,

Animal. So I sent a message to Jimmy Fallon ( the new “Late Night” show host) via twitter. I posted a note to tell him about my only wish – to finally see my dad. I believe that his show will be instrumental for me to find him. Showing my video in his show will be a very very big help.

If Charice Pempengco has Ellen… Jimmy Fallon will be my ticket to reach my ultimate dream… the great encounter with my dad. I truly hope that Mr. Jimmy Fallon will help me in my quest.