Tanya Markova, a band composed of Norma Love (Harlon Agsaoay), Iwa Motors (Gel del Pilar), Mowmow (Pipoy Alejandro), Heart Abunda (Jasper Borbajo), Rufa Mae Milby (Edu Broce), Rez Curtis (Rhan Sabas), Skrovak Iskopano (Kix Chavez), and Jennylyn Sucaldito (Kid Guevarra) is a walking contradiction. A band whose irreverent humor easily brings to mind Pinoy rock acts of the '90s and whose fondness for wearing make-up along with costumes bring back images of Alice Cooper, Bob Dylan circa 1975, Marilyn Manson and Kiss.
But all the comparisons end there. What's interesting about the up-and-coming band is that you'll be lured to think that you got them all figured out only to reconsider at the last minute after digesting the music.
The band calls their brand of music as "shock rock," which is quite an understatement given the group's impressive ability to mesh various genres with obvious ease and precision. Even more impressive is their knack for concocting catchy pop melodies weaved with dark nonsensical lyrics that are entertaining nonetheless.
"Teacher, teacher ako si Linda Blair / and the ghosts are everywhere / I can feel it in the air..." says the chorus of the song "Linda Blair."
"MIM" on the other hand resorts to witty wordplay to make fun of the dreaded mananggal: "Alma Concepcion slow motion pahid lotion na may potion / Alma Concepcion evolution transformation with emotion..."
Radio listeners and music video channel enthusiasts by now are familiar with the words "...Lagot ka na ang kamera may mahika / ano ang lohika kung ba't nahilo ka / mekaniko si Moniko ng makina ni Monica..." lifted from the single "Picture Picture"
It was a tricky route to take musically and artistically but it worked perfectly for the boys of Tanya Markova.
The band's self-titled debut album is under MCA Music Philippines with Jonathan Ong and former The Youth bassist Robert Javier sharing record producer credits.
Songs included in the album are:
1. Radio Inferno Intro
2. MIM
3. Disney
4. Picture Picture
5. Mag-Exorcise Tayo
6. Linda Blair
7. Psst
8. Hoy! Bampira Ako (Takot Ka Na?)
9. Bye Bye Mosquito
10. Sentimental Value
11. Jacuzzi
12. Reunion of Soul
13. Curfew
14. P.A. Roadie Fernandez
15. Nay Sama Ko
16. (a)Ninong
17. Disney Reprise
18. Psst Psst
19. Riot sa LRT
20. Radio Inferno Sign Off
"Sinadya namin talaga na iba iba 'yong genre kasi gusto namin makuha 'yong buong side ng audience," said del Pilar during the press launching held recently at Capones in Makati City.
"May mood swings kasi 'yong album," added Guevarra. "Depende rin sa mood ng tao kung ano 'yong gusto niyang pakinggan. So 'yon yung gusto naming iparating na hindi lang nagsi-stick sa isang formula."
Although the band's humor both onstage and record is an added attraction, Tanya Markova's unique music speaks loudly of innovation, promise and freshness�three key ingredients somewhat missing in today's mainstream local rock scene.
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