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1) Sandwich was founded in 1998 by Raimund Marasigan and Diego Castillo for the purpose of fulfilling their mutual desire to work together. Castillo recruited former band mates (from The Aga Muhlach Experience) Mike Dizon (of The Teeth) to play drums and Myrene Academia to handle bass duties. Marasigan was a judge at a contest where Marc Abaya jammed to a Beastie Boys song with his band, Shirley Beans.
Although existing simultaneously with the Marasigan's foremost band at that time, Eraserheads, Sandwich provided a heavier, grittier sound, and built up their own fan base. Abaya was still in college at the time, and Marasigan would still tour occasionally with the Eraserheads, but these weren’t hindering factors for Sandwich, as there were many sessionists ready to take over in case of a member’s absence.
They signed with then-BMG Records, now known today as Sony-BMG Music, and released their debut album, Grip, Stand, Throw, with much success, thanks to its carrier single, "Butterfly Carnival."
The band won three awards at the 1999 NU 107 Rock Awards: Album of the Year, Best New Artist, and Song of the Year.
They released their second album, Four-Track Mind, in 2000; it was awarded Album of the Year at the Rock Awards in 2001.
Sandwich then parted ways with BMG Records and released their third album, Thanks To The Moon’s Gravitational Pull, in 2003. It was under distribution by EMI Records Philippines.
Abaya left Sandwich in 2005, in an effort to cope with the difficulty of juggling his job as an MTV VJ, and his obligations to his other band, Kjwan. Marasigan has since taken over sole vocal duties.
After Abaya’s departure, the band wrote songs for soundtracks, like "Humanda Ka," which was done for the online game, Tantra, and "Nginiig" for the ABS-CBN show of the same name.
Mong Alcaraz of Chicosci joined the band late 2005 to solidify Sandwich’s new sound and assume guitar duties Abaya left behind.
They released their latest album, Five On The Floor, in early 2006.
In late-October 2006, their songs "Sugod" and "DVDx" became available in the online music game O2Jam.
The video for "Sugod" won five major awards at the 2006 MTV Pilipinas Video Awards including Video of the Year, Best Director, and Best Editing.
Recently, Sandwich member Mong Alcaraz and Myrene Acamedia had won the best guitarist and best bassist in recent NU Rock Awards 2006 respectively.
2) Band hailing from Columbus, Ohio featuring members from bands as diverse as The Lindsay, Brainbow, The Fighting Weight, and The Tough and Lovely, and fronted by known estate-sale vinyl proprietor, Ron House. Randomly formed in 2007. on the occasion of Columbus' annual Rock Potluck.
Sandwich : from Indonesia
atau lebih dikenal dengan sebutan Sandwich pop punk.
mereka adalah band remaja yang berasal dari Selatan Malang, dan mereka mengusung musik punk/skatepunk/pop punk/alternative. beranggotakan 4 remaja usia 17tahun, yang tergolong cerdik dan sudah banyak memperoleh prestasi di bidang musik, mereka memulai mengenalkan musik mereka lewat 1 single berjudul "bangkit dan berharap".
ada 4 lagu dalam demo mereka dan bisa di download free di soundcloud mereka. www.souncloud.com/sandwich-punk
dan silahkan follow twitter mereka @Sandwich_Punk
Marikina
Sandwich Lyrics
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Where the sugar is free and the greyhounds roam
Detoxify
Plane divides the sky
Marikina
I just got back from the valley of the sun
Where the oranges and lemons dream of Pablo Juan
Demystify
Plane divides the sky
Marikina
Some of them will stay together
Some will break apart for the better
Some of them will make me stronger
I am gonna live forever
Live forever
Marikina
The lyrics of Sandwich's song "Marikina" capture the essence of a traveler returning from a journey of self-discovery. The writer describes their recent trip to two contrasting places: the "valley of chrome" and the "valley of the sun." These places symbolize different aspects of life on the writer's journey, with "chrome" possibly representing the modern and urban, and the "sun" representing the rustic and rural.
Throughout the song, the writer emphasizes the power of these two locations to help them "detoxify" and "demystify," invoking the idea of self-improvement as a core theme in their journey. The verse about "some of them will stay together, some will break apart for the better" acknowledges the reality that growth sometimes comes through loss, but the writer concludes on a more positive note, insisting that they will "live forever."
Line by Line Meaning
I just got back from the valley of chrome
I have recently returned from a place where all things appear shiny and beautiful
Where the sugar is free and the greyhounds roam
A place where one can find pleasure and freedom, with a sense of exploration and adventure
Detoxify
To purify, cleanse or rid oneself of any negative influences or harmful toxins
Plane divides the sky
A symbol of change and shifting focus, with planes often representing travel and new horizons
Marikina
Perhaps a reference to a specific place or experience that impacted the artist in some way
I just got back from the valley of the sun
Another place of exploration and discovery, where bright and warm energy abounds
Where the oranges and lemons dream of Pablo Juan
A vivid and imaginative description of a place full of wonder and mystery
Demystify
To simplify and make clearer or more understandable, especially in regard to complex ideas or experiences
Some of them will stay together
Acknowledging the realities of life, that not everything is meant to last forever and some relationships may come to an end
Some will break apart for the better
While it can be painful, sometimes letting go can lead to positive change and growth
Some of them will make me stronger
Learning from experiences, both good and bad, can build strength and resilience
I am gonna live forever
A bold and optimistic statement about the power of personal growth and the idea that one's legacy can live on past their physical existence
Live forever
Reiteration and emphasis of the previous line's sentiment
Marikina
A repeating theme throughout the song, signaling the ongoing impact and importance of this place or experience for the artist
Writer(s): Sandwich
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