Name: SYALAM
Location: Quezon City
Relationship Status: Single
Record Label: Mah Music Records
Sounds like...: listening to a putomayo DJ, while reading the papers for breakfast
Hangout Places: Bars we play-at/ the sari sari store near AJ's house
About Me: Bong Pacete-Bass;Jaff Husin-Guitars;O'neil Albaña-Drums;Jamir Adiong-Vocals,Guitars;AJ Elazegui-Percussions syalaM was formed in January 2006 as a project band for most of its band members who came up with the idea of fusing all their individual influences with a touch of local music, sounds & genre. syalaM is Malays spelled backwards, the origin of most Asians, particularly Filipinos. The Music is a fusion of reggae, blues, funk, world music and jazz. It's a musical trip that breaks all age, race, and music barriers... it does not discriminate.. the way music is meant to be. So dance, chill out, listen, be aware and enjoy. After 2 years of countless gigs, song writing, debating, money borrowing and dreaming, syalaM's debut album, Tayo, is finally out! The CD contains 10 orginal compositions by the band and the songs are like no other that you can hear on the market today. The songs are the ingredients of 1 part reggae, 1 cup of chill, 1 glass of blues, 1 bowl of psychedelic euphoria and a full shot of soul. It is our tribute to our heroes, the common filipino man and woman. Whether out at the beach, inside your car, or at home, you are definitely going to trip out when you hear this album. Support filipino music, support orginality, support DIY bands... syalaM is here, TAYO is here! Grab your copy now! Contact us for further info. syalaM During the campaign period of our previous national election: syalaM released their debut Single “CONGRESSMAN” along with its music video, which startled many of their listeners with its blatant humor and rapid climb to #1 on NU107’s Stairway to Seven daily countdown. Their music Video is aired on MYX and is currently featured on GMA News’ website’s most popular video section. (http://youscoop.gmanews.tv/videos/223/%27Congressman%27__by__syalaM) Directed by: Noel Taylo Bookings: JAMIR ADIONG Mobile: 0919 3818204 E-mail: syalamworld@yahoo.com.ph
Links: www.myspace.com/syalam
www.friendster.com/syalamworld
www.syalam.multiply.com



Fave Artist / Influences: birds, books, wisewomen, people in boxes, sheeps, robots, trees, papers, music, water....
Genre: world music/ blues/ reggae
Music Affiliations: Republika ng Musika, Prana, Moomtaaz