Lutong Pinoy, lasang Pinoy. For the Filipino who loves to eat and enjoy life, the band SKABECHE strikes a chord of familiarity not just because its name alludes to the humble adaptation of the sweet and sour fish dish Escabeche, but because, though influence by the foreign sound of SKA, Skabeche is very much Filipino as this bunch of true-blue Pinoy musicians have added their own touch into the genre. Ska is dance music first and foremost. Having originated from the island of Jamaica, the sound of Ska has captured the hearts of many people in different parts of the world with its invigorating beat. Ska was a Jamaicans dance music form that swept out of Jamaica in the early 1960's to shake the butts of working and middle-class Jamaicans before going on, via the West Indian immigrant connection, to the UK, and into the world. Skabeche's 10-member gang of musicians who has been milling the music scene for 8 years now prides themselves as sons of Baliuag, Bulacan and such a troupe is uncommon in the Philippines. Their individual influences, yes all ten of them are all tossed and turned into their sound, a mix of Punk, Blues, Jazz, Classical and What-You-Have into the melting pot that is SKABECHE. And aside from their influences, the variety of musical instruments they play also add depth to their sound- 3 saxophone, a trombone, trumpet, and percussions spice up the usual sound of guitars, bass, drums and vocals. Yes, indeed flavorful!. Just like the people of Jamaica who have undergone a lot of struggles in their time, the Pinoy sentiments are very well triggered by this music form. Skabeche mirrors the Filipino heart and soul in their romance with Ska and ventures deep into present-day realities of the land in their songs. Like their composition 'LAMOK', which talks about Pinoy Politicians, is sensible, street smart and humorous - very Pinoy in the sense that it has the ability to pock fun at serious stuff. (Perhaps the very same reason why the genre came about). In fact, their voice has been loud enough to earn them a spot in a foreign release representing the country in a CD Compilation of Ska and Reggae music from around the globe. The group now has performed hundreds of gigs, done several recordings and appeared on TV as well. Currently, Skabeche, hailed by FHM/For Him Magazine as one of the TOP INDEPENDENT ARTISTS in the Philippines, is a regular house band of Ka-toque, 'Lutong Barkada' - a cooking show aired every Saturday at QTV11. Two of their songs Lamok and Part of Me are also included in the album Island Riddims, released under Galaxy Records. The band today continues to enjoy life, love, music and dream on. A full album is now under works and maybe through their musical concoctions, SKABECHE may flavor our lives as well.

Skabeche Music

DISCOGRAPHY

  • Island Riddims
  • Island Christmas
    Ska and Reggae Compilation under Galaxy Records
  • Asian Ska Foundation
  • Shame and Skandal Vol. 1
  • Shame and Skandal Vol. 2
    Compilation album of local Ska bands under Shameless Records.
  • Ska City United Vol. 1
    Compilation album of local Ska bands under Piliskapinas Records.
  • Baliuag Underground
  • Prom Di Nort Vol. 1 & 2
    Compilation album of underground bands in Bulacan.
  • Table For Ten: 12 Tracks All Original (Filipino & English) songs. Produced by Pineapple Riddims Recording Co. and Distributed Nationawide by Viva Records
  • TAMBAYAN 101.9 Official Station Jingle
  • "ANG BAYAN NAMAN" DZMM Radio Station & TeleRadyo’s Official Theme Song & Station ID for Election 2010 (ABS-CBN)
  • 91.5 ENERGY FM Official Station Jingle

REPERTOIRE

SKABECHE�s COMPOSITIONS:

  1. Part of Me
  2. Lamok
  3. Labi sa Labi
  4. Kaba
  5. Kaibigang Hangin
  6. Awit
  7. Superhuman
  8. Sensimilia
  9. The Beat
  10. Starter
  11. Everytime
  12. Sama-sama Tayo Hanggang sa Huli
  13. Baby It's All Wrong
  14. Pagbabago
  15. Ka Narding�On D Way
  16. Pacific 7
  17. Hamon Ng Pagbabago
  18. Tayo Na! (KA-TOQUE Theme)
  19. Balintuwad
  20. Santa Claus
  21. Table No. 10
  22. Turuan Mong Umibig ang mga Bata
  23. Telling Lies
  24. Good Day

SKABECHE's COVER SONGS

  1. More Today � Goldfinger
  2. Superman � Goldfinger
  3. Rudi, A Message To You � The Specials
  4. Monkey Man � The Specials
  5. Sea Cruise � The Specials
  6. Wooly Bully � Bad Manners
  7. Mambo Ska No. 8 � Bad Manners
  8. My Girl Lollipop � Bad Manners
  9. Lip Up Fatty � Bad Manners
  10. Sell Out - Reel Big Fish
  11. Take On Me � Reel Big Fish
  12. She Has A Girlfriend Now � Reel Big Fish
  13. Games People Play � Jimmy Cliff
  14. Miss Jamaica � Jimmy Cliff
  15. Grace Flood � Supertones
  16. Shut up and Play � Supertones
  17. I�m on TV � Ngobo
  18. Hello Everbody � Ngobo
  19. Incredible Crisis Theme - Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra
  20. Sesame Street - Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra
  21. Baby Elephant - Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra
  22. Lupin the 3rd - Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra
  23. Tetris - Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra
  24. Viva La Ska Revolucion (a little bit of your soul) - Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra
  25. Map of the World - Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra
  26. Stroke of Faith - Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra
  27. My Town � Buck O� Nine
  28. Obladi Oblada � No Doubt
  29. Rude Girls � The Busters
  30. What�s Gone Wrong � The Untouchables
  31. In the Mood for Ska � Ska J
  32. My Collie � The Selecter
  33. Mother�s Love � Lord Tanamo
  34. One Step Beyond � Madness
  35. Santeria � Sublime
  36. Dance with Me � Hepcat
  37. Jamaican in New York � Shink HeaD
  38. Flight 64 � The Beatbusters
  39. Drinking for 11 � Mad Caddies
  40. Secret Agent Man � The Toasters
  41. Ghost Busters � Spunge
  42. Brown Eyed Girl � Magadog
  43. Shame and Scandal in the Family � Dr. Ring Ding & the Senior All Stars

Lyrics

Skabeche - Good Day

Music by: Michael M. Santos
Words by: Noel Salonga


Wooh wooh, it�s a good day, eeehh, woo�
Smile, smile, sing and dance along the way� taas�

Wooh, I love the sunshine in the sky
It�s good to hear those birds singing in a rhythmic rhyme
And ooh, I love the warmth that I feel
It�s kinda cool to drink coffee under the tree.

And ooh, I love the sun behind the clouds
Makes me feel good, makes me feel so proud
Ooh, I love the joy that you bring
It�s really good to see you so here�s my song, as I sing�

Wooh, wooh, it�s a good day. Wooh�
Smile, smile, sing and dance along the way
Wooh, wooh, it�s a good day. Wooh�
Smile, smile, sing and dance in this lovely day.

Wooh, I love the colors in the sky
Rainbow paints the blue and mighty sky
And wooh, I love the view on the shore
The sun sets and will surely shine tomorrow.

Wooh, wooh, it�s a good day. Wooh�
Smile, smile, sing and dance along the way
Wooh, wooh, it�s a good day. Wooh�
Smile, smile, sing and dance in this lovely day.

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Skabeche - Baby It�s All Wrong

Music by: Michael M. Santos
Words by: Michael M. Santos


Ooh, I want some loving�
right here, right now
Yes, I want some kissin��
woo wooho wooho
Ooh, I want some loving�
right here, right now
Yes, I wanna dance and sing, dance and sing� woo wooho wooho

I know
I got to take control
Of these feelings for you
Coz� I know it�s all wrong

But I know
These feelings are true
And that I love you so
But I know it�s all wrong

But still�

Ooh, I want some loving�
right here, right now
Yes, I want some kissin��
woo wooho wooho
Yeah, I want some loving�
right here, right now
Yes, I wanna dance and sing, dance and sing� woo wooho wooho

Let�s go to Manila, Cebu & Davao
Let love burn all around
Let�s head to the beach
and lie on the sand
Bottle of red will spice up the fun

I know� I know, I know, I know
I got to take control�
control, control, control
Of these feelings for you�
for you, for you, for you
Coz� I know it�s all wrong�
all wrong, all wrong, all wrong

Ooh, I want some loving�
right here, right now
Yes, I want some kissin��
woo wooho wooho
Ooh, I want some loving�
right here, right now
Yes, I wanna dance and sing, dance and sing� woo woho wooho

Ooh, I want some loving�
right here, right now
Yes, I want some kissin��
woo wooho wooho
Ooh, I want some loving�
right here, right now
Yes, I wanna dance, dance, dance and sing� come on, come on, come on!

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Skabeche - TELLIN� LIES (a conversation)

Music by: Michael M. Santos
Words by: Michael M. Santos

You started tellin� lies
When I started to be true
You put down a shroud
On everything you do
I never saw it comin�
I never saw it in your eyes
Oh no, no, no�

You said sacrifice
And I followed what you want
Just to realize
You aren�t� true right from the start
I never saw it comin�
I never saw it in your eyes
Oh no, no, no�

Keep telling things that you don�t mean
Maybe that�s why the birds don�t sing
I can�t believe, it was make believed�
How could you be so untrue?

Start tellin� lies
When I started to be true
You put down a shroud
On everything you do
I never saw it comin�
I never saw it in your eyes
Oh no, no, no�

Keep telling things that you don�t mean
Maybe that�s why the birds don�t sing
I can�t believe, it was make believed�
How could you be so untrue?

Start tellin� lies
When I started to be true
You put down a shroud
On everything you do
I never saw it comin�
I never saw it in your eyes
Oh no, no, no�
Oh no, no, no�

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Pagbabago

Music by: Michael M. Santos
Words by: Noel Salonga


Isang pagbabago
Ang hinahanap ko.
Dito sa bayan ko�y
Isang pagbabago.

Sa lalim ng gabi
Ikaw ay nahimbing.
Sana ay gumising
Dito sa aming piling.

Sa luha ng ulan
Ikaw ay tinangay;
Sana ay kumapit
Dito sa aming bisig.

Isang pagbabago
Ang hinahanap ko.
Dito sa bayan ko�y
Isang pagbabago.

Kailan ka dadapo
Sa dahon ng panahon?
Ikaw ay bumangon
Oh, pagbabago.

Sa galit ng kidlat
Ako ay namulat.
Wala ng pag-asa
Nilibing na ang lahat.

Sana ay dumito ka;
Manirahan ka dito
Sa puso ng bayan ko.
Oh, pagbabago.

Isang pagbabago
Ang hinahanap ko.
Dito sa bayan ko�y
Isang pagbabago.

Kailan ka dadapo
Sa dahon ng panahon?
Ikaw ay bumangon
Oh, pagbabago.

Isang pagbabago
Ang hinahanap ko.
Dito sa bayan ko�y
Isang pagbabago.

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Skabeche - Kaibigang Hangin

Music by: Noel �baldo� Delos Reyes
Words by: Noel Salonga

Hindi mo ba napapansin
Ako na laging sa iyo�y nakatingin?
Ibinubulong itong pag-ibig
Na hindi mo naman naririnig.

Kaibigang hangin ako�y tulungan mo
Na maipadama ang pag-ibig ko.

Umulan at umaraw�
Kumulog o kumidlat�
Ikaw lang ang laging
Nasa isip ko.

Kay tagal ko ng gustong sabihin
Na ikaw lang ang mamahalin.
Pakinggan mo lang ang ihip ng hangin
At ang pangalan mo ang maririnig.

Kaibigang hangin ako�y tulungan mo
Na maipadama ang pag-ibig ko.

Umulan at umaraw�
Kumulog o kumidlat�
Ikaw lang ang laging
Nasa isip ko.

Umulan at umaraw�
Kumulog o kumidlat�
Ikaw lang ang laging
Nasa isip ko.

Umulan at umaraw�
Kumulog o kumidlat�
Ikaw lang ang laging
Nasa isip ko.

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Skabeche - Kaba

Music by: Michael M. Santos
Words by: Michael M. Santos


Kangina ko pa napapansin ang iyong tingin�
Na parang mayroon kang gustong sabihin.
Aalukin ba kita ng isang inumin?
Sa isang sayaw kaya kita�y ayain?

Kinakabahan, kinukutuban�
Lalapit ka kaya o maghihintay?

Ayan at nagtagpo nanaman ating mata�
Sabay bawi ka at tingin sa iyong kasama.
Subalit kapansin-pansin ang naiwang ngiti,
Diyan sa mapula�t malambot mong labi.

Kinakabahan, kinukutuban�
Lalapit ba ako o maghihintay?

Lala-lala-lala-lala�

Dumadalas ang paghawi mo sa iyong buhok, sabay tingin
At pagbasa-basa mo sa iyong labi, sabay ngiti
Hindi na rin mapigil ang iyong pagtitig, ooh sa akin
At paghaplos-haplos mo sa iyong mga binti, sabay ngiti

Kinakabahan, kinukutuban...
Kailangang may mangyari.

Kinakabahan, kinukutuban�
Hindi dapat magtapos sa halik sa hangin.

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Skabeche - Turuan Mong Umibig Ang Mga Bata

Music by: Michael M. Santos
Words by: Noel Salonga


Turuan mong umibig ang mga bata�
Turuan mo sila.
Turuan mong magmahal�
Pag-ibig na may dangal.

Huwag mong hayaang pumatak ang ulan
Sa mata ng mga bata sa iyong kandungan.
Takpan mo ang dilim na hatid ng ulan,
Ilatag mo ang araw sa kanilang daraanan.

Ikaw ang ulap at kanilang bubong;
Yakap ng pag-ibig sa musmos ay ihandog.
Pagmamahalang inasam ng panahon;
Ay madarama mo na sa buong maghapon.

At turuan mong umibig ang mga bata�
Turuan mo sila.
Turuan mong magmahal�
Pag-ibig na may dangal.

Kamatayang dala ng katandaan,
Bahaghari ka sa iyong paglisan.
Sagisag ng pag-ibig at pag-asa,
Dakilang guro ng mga bata.

Bip bip bip padididap didum�

Malapit na ang araw�
Araw ng pagsilang,
Ng wagas na pag-ibig
Na ating natutunan.

At turuan mong umibig ang mga bata�
Turuan mo sila.
Turuan mong magmahal�
Pag-ibig na may dangal.

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Skabeche - Part Of Me

Music by: Michael M. Santos
Words by: Michael M. Santos


Flashing memories all clear in my mind
I couldn�t believe now it�s all over
I can still remember how you and I saying I love you
But people change, their heart change
And these things I can�t explain to you

So many questions that we couldn�t answer
Coz� we can�t, we can�t, we can�t find any answer
We can�t, we can�t, we can�t find any answer

Now it�s time for us to start something new
But not the time to say goodbye
You�re still my friend and I know that will never change
Coz� we care and we respect
The things we�ve shared in the past

Yes you�ll be in my heart
Yes you�ll be in my heart and soul
Yes you�ll be part of me
As I�ll be part of you

I will treasure the memories wooh hoo
You are my precious dime wooh hoo wooh
Always set me at ease now wooh hoo
The one that holds the time woo hoo

If I could turn back the clock now wooh hoo
I�ll be there at your side wooh hoo wooh
Watching stars and the sun yeah wooh hoo
Drinking cola and wine wooh hoo

Yes you�ll be in my heart
Yes you�ll be in my heart and soul
Yes you�ll be part of me
And I�ll be part of you

Yeah we can�t, we can�t, we can�t find any answer
Oh we can�t, we can�t, we can�t find any answer

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Skabeche - Labi Sa Labi


Music by: Michael M. Santos
Words by: Michael M. Santos


Bakit kailangang mag-paalam
Hindi ba�t kay tagal na ng pagsasama
Kailangan pa nga bang ito�y mangyari
Kung bakit naman kasi ngayon lang nasasabi

At aaminin ko ako�y naiinis
Aaminin kong puno ng hinagpis
Sa iyong pag-alis
Sa iyong pag-alis

Sinong pupukaw kung ako ay mangulila
Sa init na bigay ng mga yakap mo sinta
Paano ang gagawin kung ako ay manabik
Sa tamis at saya ng iyong mga halik

At aaminin ko ako�y naiinis
Aaminin kong puno ng hinagpis
Sa iyong pag-alis
Sa iyong pag-alis

Kay tagal ika�y inalagaan
Sa samahang puro pagmamahalan
Kaya naman hindi ko inasahan
Na magsasabi ka ng iyong pamamaalam

Ngunit kailangang magpaalam
Sa kay daming dahilang hindi ko maintindihan
Sana�y muli pa tayong magkita
At muli ay taglayin ang pag-ibig na nadama

Kay tagal ika�y inalagaan
Sa samahang puro pagmamahalan
Kaya naman hindi ko inasahan
Na magsasabi ka ng iyong pamamaalam

Labi sa labi
Labi sa labi
Labi ko sa iyong pisngi
Labi ko sa iyong pisngi

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Skabeche - Awit

Music by: Noel �baldo� Delos Reyes
Words by: Noel Salonga


Nang makilala ka mundo ko ay nag-iba
Naging makulay, puno ng buhay
Halinat sumabay sa indayog na bigay
Na sa iyo�y iaalay

Ako�y may handog na awit
Awit ng pag-ibig
Ikaw ang panaginip
Na laging iniisip

Tandang tanda ko pa nung ligawan kita
Ang tanging dala�y bonggavilla
Na pinitas ko pa sa bakuran ni inang
Hinabol pa ko ng aso ni nanang

Ako�y may handog na awit
Awit ng pag-ibig
Ikaw ang panaginip
Na laging iniisip

Pakinggan, pakinggan, pakinggan
Sumisigaw ang aking damdamin
Damhin ang pag-ibig

Kapag ika�y sinusumpong ako�y naliliyo
Kapag ika�y wala sa mood ako�y nalilito
Oh ano ba naman talaga ang gusto mo
Ako�y nabubuwang at ako�y nahihilo

Kahit ika�y ganyan ikaw ay mahal ko
Handang ipagpalit kahit na nga ang buhay ko
Oh sige na, oh sige na, oh sige na naman
Ako�y nahihilo at akoy nabubuwang hahaha�

Hey, hey Hoh, hoh
Rrrrraaaaahhhhh�

Ako�y may handog na awit
Awit ng pag-ibig
Ikaw ang panaginip
Na laging iniisip

Ako�y may handog na awit
Awit ng pag-ibig
Ikaw ang panaginip
Na laging iniisip

Woooohhh Shalalalalalala

Hey, hey Hoh, hoh Yeah
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Skabeche - Lamok

Music by: Skabeche
Words by: Noel Salonga


Hindi na ba magbabago ang taong mukhang piso?
Itim na budhi�y sagad sa buto ako�y nalilito.
Hindi na ba magbabago ikaw taong edukado?
Kapwa mo�y inaabuso, kapwa Pilipino.

Kahirapan ang dulot mo
Dito sa bayan ko.
Ika�y kuto sa ulo ko
Humihigop ng dugo.
Na parang lamok!!!

Hindi na ba magbabago ang taong may negosyo?
Saglit ay milyonaryo dahil sa pangloloko.
Hindi na ba magbabago ang taong nakaupo?
Sarap buhay na sumusubo�t walang magawang matino.

Kahirapan ang dulot mo
Dito sa bayan ko.
Ika�y kuto sa ulo ko
Humihigop ng dugo.

Kahirapan ang dulot mo
Dito sa bayan ko.
Ika�y kuto sa ulo ko
Humihigop ng dugo.

Ikaw na nga ang perwisyo
Kaya ako�y nakakalbo.
Ika�y kuto sa ulo ko
Humihigop ng dugo.

Na parang lamok!!!
Na parang lamok!!!
Na parang lamok!!!
Na parang lamok!!!
Na parang lamok!!!
Na parang lamok!!!
Na parang lamok!!!
Na parang lamok!!!

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