User:Paltik (band)

Paltik (band) is the name for a local rock and roll band in Cebu City, Philippines. The group composes of Robert Eric Bagares on guitars/back -up vocals, Bangbang on bass guitar/vocals and Intoy Corpin III on drums/percussion. All the members are graduates of the University of the Philippines Cebu City. Former members of the band include Aleks Ylanan on guitars and Schuntlester Sotero on guitars.

Together with other bands such as People's War, The Pervs, Cowboys and Priests, Penny Royal and Pasakanin, the band is part of the socially relevant music organization called MUSICIANS for PEACE Cebu (formerly known as KAWANI).

As of now, the band has written 7 original compositions tackling a lot of relevant issues such as political killings in the Philippines, government corruption and the economic crisis. The band is presently recording an album that is to be released soon.

== Paltik: The early years (2004- 2009) =

The story begins with Intoy Corpin III meeting Bangbang as members of ANDRES cultural organization at the University of the Philippines Cebu City. The two eventually discovered that they both had similar interests in music mainly that of U2, WOLFGANG and RAZORBACK. The two played around with the idea of making a rock and roll band, but it was Intoy who proposed the idea that he would only take the plan seriously if Bangbang agreed to be the vocalist.

At this point, Intoy was already playing drums for BALDE NI ALLAN and Bangbang was also playing bass guitar for BANSIWAG. Furthermore, the idea of taking on the role as lead vocalist and possibly leaving the bass guitar post was someting new to Bangbang. Yet even with the indecision, the two began to discuss their choice of music genre and also started to scout for more possible additions to the duo.

In discussing their music genre, the initial plan was really to play rock and roll reminiscent of RAZORBACK. But as time progressed and with a lot of musical influences to consider, the band decided to open up to other genres. But they did reach a consensus that their music would not to be too loud for the lyrics to still be audible and comprehensible. Such emphasis on the clarity of lyrics would be attributed to the influence of the ANDRES organization’s principles on them. And that is, that there is a need for artists to create relevant art which is responsive to the issues of its time; and likewise a need for them to become responsible artists themselves. With this in mind, the band looked up to artists such as THE JERKS, YANO, RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE for inspiration and as influences. But even with such influences, the band still kept an open mind towards music that showed everday life, growing up, and other experiences.

Scouting for another member was another big feat. There was still confusion with regards to the type of talent to look for. Bangbang and Intoy deliberated back and forth whether or not they’d have a 3, 4, or 5-member band. And so the search was on. There were names suggested and people invited but none somehow were satisfactory. That is, until Intoy recommended Aleks Ylanan.

Aleks Ylanan was, at this time, a member of ANDRES and was on his 2nd year as a biology student at the University of the Philippines. In no time, Aleks agreed to join the band. However, there were still questions. Bangbang was still hesitant of the prospect of being the lead vocalist. This led to the confusion if they were to look for a bassist or another vocalist. The indecision affected the progress of the band until Aleks Ylanan suggested that they might as well start to jam. They’d settle their indecision based on whatever transpired from their debut jam session. The band started out with acoustic jams and gradually performed in acoustic concerts. And they eventually grew into jamming as a full band. As a full band with no designated vocalist, they initially played instrumental music such as Hawaii Five-O, S.W.A.T., and James Bond themes. Slowly the three got comfortable with their roles. They have also finally decided that an additional member would disrupt their newly found chemistry. Bangbang had also begun to slowly accept the role of being both the vocalist and the bassist.

And so it was, a [power trio] of Aleks Ylanan, Bangbang, and Intoy Corpin III became the final line up of the early years.

As a power trio, their earliest work included covers of JUAN DEL CRUZ’s Balong Malalim, PAN’s Rebolusyon and THE BEATLES’ I Saw Her Standing There. They soon started composings songs to add more to their line up. "Mingaw" was first, and was then followed by "Busted", "Ang Galit ng Bayan", "Freya", and "Martial Law Na Nga Ba?" From then on until the year 2009, the band regularly performed at Musicians4Peace Cebu concerts.

Presently, the band is also included in the organizations first compilation album, "PROLETIKA" along with fellow musicians CLASS STRUGGLE, BANSIWAG, PENNY ROYAL, ADARNA and many others.

And should time and space allow them, the band is planning to release a solo album.

The next chapter (2010- present)
It was around 2009 that Aleks Ylanan decided to quit the band. Aleks wanted to focus on his plans of being a doctor and being in the band divided his time. It was also during this time that Bangbang and Intoy Corpin III wanted more commitment from Aleks and also was open to the possibility of Aleks quitting the band. So when the decision was made, the remaining members of the band already shifted to looking for a new guitarist.

The criteria for the new guitarists were layed out by then. The criteria involved that the new guitarist would be passionate and committed about music and his instrument. He could also sing and of course, it would be really great that the new guitarist would be long-haired.

So the hunt for a new guitarist was on. A lot of individuals were suggested until the decision to get Robert Eric Bagares of Mary Peril and Balde Ni Allan was finalized.

Similar to Intoy Corpin III and Bangbang, Robert Eric Bagares is also a graduate of the University of the Philippines Cebu Fine Arts Major in Painting. He used to be a ryhthm guitarist for Balde ni Allan but now has raised himself to the level of lead guitar duties.

With the band complete and the hiatus over, the band is now focusing on making original music that will continue to rock and roll.