Callalily
Take My Hand, which was their second single, didn’t do as well as the first, only ranking third in the weekly hit charts. Nevertheless, they were able to pull it off with their third single entitled Magbalik. So popular it was that it remained in the first spot for 7 straight weeks, beating Stars, which only lasted for three weeks.
Their music video for Pasan was launched on June 1, 2007, at Myxand instantly landed among the daily top 10, beginning at no. 9. It placed no. 1 seven times for its daily countdown and 6 weeks in the hit charts.
The success of the band can be attributed to the different talents of its members, namely, Kean Edward Uson Cipriano (vocalist), Noemer Alden Caballero Acosta (backup vocals and lead guitarist), Andrew John “Tatsi” Barlis Jamnague (guitarist), Lemuel “Squashy” Maravilla Belaro (drummer), and Aaron Paul Quiñones Ricafrente (bassist and bass guitarist). All are studying in University of Sto. Tomas Music Conservatory, except for Andrew, who is pursuing a degree in culinary arts. Besides singing, they are also gifted songwriters and composers. In fact, majority of the songs in their first album were written by the members. They were stories of their own experiences about young love and life. Thus, it is not surprising that every melody denotes a certain tinge of emotion and sentiments.
Callalily is also a member of a pool of talented bands called the Soupstar Entertainment. These include Mayonnaise, Sandwich, Protein Shake, Rocksteddy, Kala, Juana, and Imago, to name a few. Their exposure to various gigs and front acts already helped them develop their own audience. Their strong is very much proven by the manner their album sells.
The group, however, is not only into headbanging and rock songs. They have also appeared in a number of commercials such as Lineage II, Clear, and Chippy. They also shared their expertise in music in one of the episodes of Pinoy Dream Academy.
Yet, as they say, every person will always find its way back to his first love. Callalilyis busy brewing right now its second album. Though further details are not yet divulged, surely, it will still be worth every music lover’s penny.