As a musician from Cebu with experience in backyard studios, I truly appreciate the significance of backyard culture for Cebuanos. I have fond memories of playing with my now-defunct band back in 2003, and I remember watching Gabby Alipe and The Dub practicing while we waited for our turn to record a demo with Mikmik (Smooth Friction). Breaking into the music scene in Cebu can be incredibly challenging if you're not a talented local, especially when you're from a different place like I am, having grown up in Bulacan and moved to Cebu. The music I was listening to at that time was Sugarfree's "Sa Wakas," which wasn't really popular in Cebu. In a way, I felt like I was living in Manila in my head while I was physically in Cebu. Despite this, I tried my best to keep up with the music scene in Cebu, which was more focused on Deftones and international sounds. However, it was tough for me to keep up since I was used to different genres of music. Ultimately, since I was only 18 years old, I had to stay in the Cebu music scene and eventually stopped playing altogether. I also wanted to acknowledge and commend Rayms for asking such great questions during the interview. It's always refreshing to hear someone who can bridge different topics seamlessly. Finally, I'm grateful for the opportunity to have Franco on the show. Thank you for letting me share my experiences and insights as a musician from Cebu.
and yes, It's worth mentioning that Slapshock actually recorded in Backyard! One of my bandmates, Junrey, played the violin in one of their tracks, which I believe was "Ants."
I got a copy of the cd the he made while he was staying in the US. It was given by his friend which is my fellow worker. He told me "you got to listen this one, made by one of our locals. His name is Franco Reyes" Then years go by. And one day I heard a song from the fm radio, I stop and listen closely because it sounds familiar. I waited until the end of the song and maybe the dj will say something about that song. And then it was Franco! So I run upstairs to check that cd but I couldn't find it anymore!
I can still remember hearing “Castaway” before going to college in USC Talamban. I had been a huge fan of Urbandub since the 6th grade and having Gab and Janjan as members of Franco (not to mention the ‘superband lineup’ they had) only made me gravitate more toward their music. Castaway really takes me back to those days of being homesick and somewhat discovering my youth. I felt bad during their first gig in USC-TC when they played in front of a “dead” crowd (after a very energetic performance from Powerspoonz) but felt happy when they eventually got the recognition I always thought they deserved after that gig. Suspitsados! Nice and chill episode, Sir Rayms and Darren! 👌🏼
Ilang beses ko ng napapanood gig ng Franco pero naninibago parin talaga ako everytime na marinig ko speaking voice niya. Also, grabe! swerte ni Rayms! napanood na niya Mars Volta! Thomas Pridgen's a friggin beast behind the kit
I was an avid follower of both Frank! and Sheila and The Insects during the late 90s sa Cebu. On weekends, i spent my money following their gigs at Ribo's, Padi's Point, Artist Dais, Morrissey, etc. They honed their chops doing these gigs. :)
Franco's debut album was prolly the first OPM album purchase that I ever made if I remember correctly, and it totally blew me away, still one of my favorite OPM artists ever. 🤘💯
dun pala galing un Castaway, sa malamig at madilim ng sulok ng bhay ni Franco sa Silicon Valley! great songs come from unexpected/peculiar environment kumbaga, as a surfer (kuno, 1 time lang eh nuh) ayos un mga recommendation ni mr surfer guru Franco bbalikan ko to pg gsto ko mg reset🌊🏄
Manila ako lumaki and province namin ang La Union. Napunta lang kami dun kapag may gatherings and realtalk kapag may yumao lang. Back in 2017, me and my band napagtripan namin magELYU. Magcamp along beach and magpunta sa Tangadan Falls. Hatian sa gas, tolls, foods etc. 1st day, super naaamazed ako sa sunset ng San Juan. Orange to pink sky, then tamang cloudy and along the beach nagtatakbuhan mga surfers, (NagSURF din kami) tapos kami ng mga tropa ko tamang chill inuman and gitara. From that moment, ang gaan ng pakiramdam ko. Pag may nagtatanong sakin ano fav beach ko lagi ko sinasagot San Juan La Union. Lagi ko naiimagine na tumira malapit dun or kahit baguio lang tapos every weekend nasa San Juan ako. Matagal na yung last time na nagpunta ako don pero still naglalaro pa din sa utak ko yung mga nangyari dun nung 2017.
Nice episode, very chill. Yung mga laking dagat, alam na alam yung sinabi ni Franco na “ang ganda ng Pilipinas” at yung ginawa nina Raymund na tambay sa dalampasigan para tignan ang sunset. Iba yung epekto sa diwa.
Hopefully in future mafeature sila Reg or anyone from Greyhoundz, gusto ko makita yung vision saka yung history nila bukod sa (RH Docu couple years ago.) More Power Sir Rayms and Daren!
Pagdating na surfing na at mga surf spot na topic ang sigla ni islaw..idol talaga napaka simpleng tao..sana maka tugtog kayo dito sa puerto princesa city..may surf spot din dito..🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻
Actually may surf spot sa Catanduanes yung Puraran Beach sa Baras, tumugtog na dun ang Franco if naalala ni Islaw then meron din surf spot sa Gubat, Sorsogon yung Lola Sayong tapos sa Bagasbas Beach sa Daet, Camarines Norte Sakto yung release nila ng new songs this coming summer, favorite ko ngayon yung Aurora Sunrise 😊
Omg, superb ka ,sir Raymund 🥹 sobrang targeted ng questions mo,naConnect the dots lahat ng tanong sa isip ko as I was trying to catch up with Franco (new fan here 😁🥰) .. this is so highly appreciated ❤️❤️❤️🤗Good job,as in 👍🏻❤️🔥🤩
ang sobrang calm at shy ng boses ni feanco nakakaloka! my sister and i, we really love watching the franco live, kaso hirap na mag bar gig laging full capacity ang venue hirap huminga😂 pero pag nasa dagat nagsusomersault pa sa alon pag nasa stage, halimaw vocals at presence. tapos pag interviews, socially awkward😂
Solid islaw, . .di ko akalain nung una na ikaw pala talaga yung nasa vlog ni kulas (becoming filipino) na tumambay sa place nya sa cateel davao orriental astig nun kasama mo mga kagawads sila jandee,kumar, madman, tsaka si boding etc. ganda din talaga ng beaches at place nila kulas dun simple life surf life
As a musician from Cebu with experience in backyard studios, I truly appreciate the significance of backyard culture for Cebuanos. I have fond memories of playing with my now-defunct band back in 2003, and I remember watching Gabby Alipe and The Dub practicing while we waited for our turn to record a demo with Mikmik (Smooth Friction). Breaking into the music scene in Cebu can be incredibly challenging if you're not a talented local, especially when you're from a different place like I am, having grown up in Bulacan and moved to Cebu.
The music I was listening to at that time was Sugarfree's "Sa Wakas," which wasn't really popular in Cebu. In a way, I felt like I was living in Manila in my head while I was physically in Cebu. Despite this, I tried my best to keep up with the music scene in Cebu, which was more focused on Deftones and international sounds. However, it was tough for me to keep up since I was used to different genres of music. Ultimately, since I was only 18 years old, I had to stay in the Cebu music scene and eventually stopped playing altogether.
I also wanted to acknowledge and commend Rayms for asking such great questions during the interview. It's always refreshing to hear someone who can bridge different topics seamlessly. Finally, I'm grateful for the opportunity to have Franco on the show. Thank you for letting me share my experiences and insights as a musician from Cebu.
and yes, It's worth mentioning that Slapshock actually recorded in Backyard! One of my bandmates, Junrey, played the violin in one of their tracks, which I believe was "Ants."
Wished jamir and Karl Roy are still around. Sana naging part din sila ng show.
I think this is the most Mellow Episode ever.
nung Surfspot na yung usapan makikita mo talagang enthusiastic sya..hehe galing..sobrang gaan lang ni Sir Franco magkwento pero bigat ng impact.
Sana sunod si Jay or Chito naman since circle of friends nmn cla.. Or if possible si Ely sana 😅
In 2010, Raymund, Ely and Buddy presented the last NU Rock Awards Artist Of The Year to Franco
@Rayms, please include the bisaya artist/bank from cebu. Missing filemon, phylum, Aggressive Audio etc. More power!. Thank you.
Sincere talaga pagkakasabi nya ng "Grabe ganda talaga ng Pilipinas" Mas interesado pa sya pag usapan yung mga beautiful spot sa Pinas kesa Music.
I got a copy of the cd the he made while he was staying in the US. It was given by his friend which is my fellow worker. He told me "you got to listen this one, made by one of our locals. His name is Franco Reyes" Then years go by. And one day I heard a song from the fm radio, I stop and listen closely because it sounds familiar. I waited until the end of the song and maybe the dj will say something about that song. And then it was Franco! So I run upstairs to check that cd but I couldn't find it anymore!
I can still remember hearing “Castaway” before going to college in USC Talamban. I had been a huge fan of Urbandub since the 6th grade and having Gab and Janjan as members of Franco (not to mention the ‘superband lineup’ they had) only made me gravitate more toward their music. Castaway really takes me back to those days of being homesick and somewhat discovering my youth. I felt bad during their first gig in USC-TC when they played in front of a “dead” crowd (after a very energetic performance from Powerspoonz) but felt happy when they eventually got the recognition I always thought they deserved after that gig. Suspitsados! Nice and chill episode, Sir Rayms and Darren! 👌🏼
Hoping to see either either Rico Blanco or Ely Buendia on here soon too, can't help but love the content from Rayms and Daren
So calming episode! Thanks Franco!
Ilang beses ko ng napapanood gig ng Franco pero naninibago parin talaga ako everytime na marinig ko speaking voice niya. Also, grabe! swerte ni Rayms! napanood na niya Mars Volta! Thomas Pridgen's a friggin beast behind the kit
OMG! Literally just requested for this yesterday! This manifested pretty quick 🙏
I was an avid follower of both Frank! and Sheila and The Insects during the late 90s sa Cebu. On weekends, i spent my money following their gigs at Ribo's, Padi's Point, Artist Dais, Morrissey, etc. They honed their chops doing these gigs. :)
Ikaw man Ang drummer sa Udub sir before ni Jan2 ?
I
asa na ang sheila and the insects karon boss? wa nako kadungog nila or mga gigs ba
Thank you for guesting Franco! I'VE BEEN WAITING for this episode 🔥
I looove Franco’s speaking voice. He’s so chill.
My favorite episode so far! Franco!!! All the best to you sir Raymond and sir Daren!
Wow tiyo Islaw. Ito talaga hinintay ko
Wow Franco I’m from Daly City too.
Franco's debut album was prolly the first OPM album purchase that I ever made if I remember correctly, and it totally blew me away, still one of my favorite OPM artists ever. 🤘💯
Congrats Daren and Rayms! paganda ng paganda ang Offstage Hang! 🤘
Awesome episode!! Dami ko natututunan
Ang sarap kausap ni Islaw, parang kalmadong dagat.
Iba talaga yung vibes pag kausap si islaw para kang nasa dagat 🌊
Ganda talaga ng Pilipinas.....
Islaw really shaped my guitar playing. I've learned blues lick because of you. So thank you sir for giving us inspiration as a musician.
Watched this dude in Social House Makati alongside Party Pace. Had an absolute blast! Best regards to you both Sir Islaw and Sir Rayms! 🤘🏼
dun pala galing un Castaway, sa malamig at madilim ng sulok ng bhay ni Franco sa Silicon Valley! great songs come from unexpected/peculiar environment kumbaga, as a surfer (kuno, 1 time lang eh nuh) ayos un mga recommendation ni mr surfer guru Franco bbalikan ko to pg gsto ko mg reset🌊🏄
Almost same kami ng experience ni sir Franco sa states kaya I went back home.
Another great episode sir Rayms and sir Darren!
Watching from Northern Samar
Sa wakas! Southside represent.Watching here from Cebu City.
Ito yung inaabangan ko
Solid to mga sir... salamat sa musika.
Nice! EPI. Kalmado and I love how he describe the beautiful spots in the Phil. Kaya ramdam mo sa music ni master franco. 🔥🔥
Solid na ng offstage!
Sana next si jan jan drummer nang urbandub
lets go! new songs coming on summer!
Yay it looks like a new Franco album is cooking!
Analakas tlaga ng dating Tiyo. Nice interview paganda ng paganda. Keep it coming.
Oddly enough just watched a Vic video (vlog?) Talking about how he got into Franco 😅 👌🔥 one of my fave "newer" bands for sure
Sana na tanong nyo yung time na nag artista si Franko titled "Dili Ingonato" with Joel Torre. Sana nasa internet pa yun ngayon. I saw it in 2014.
SOLID!
Sarap pakinggan nun “ang ng Pilipinas” alam mong galing sa puso 😊
Yung nakinig ka lang parang na reset ka na rin sa sobrang chill ng kwentuhan👽
Manila ako lumaki and province namin ang La Union. Napunta lang kami dun kapag may gatherings and realtalk kapag may yumao lang.
Back in 2017, me and my band napagtripan namin magELYU. Magcamp along beach and magpunta sa Tangadan Falls. Hatian sa gas, tolls, foods etc. 1st day, super naaamazed ako sa sunset ng San Juan. Orange to pink sky, then tamang cloudy and along the beach nagtatakbuhan mga surfers, (NagSURF din kami) tapos kami ng mga tropa ko tamang chill inuman and gitara. From that moment, ang gaan ng pakiramdam ko. Pag may nagtatanong sakin ano fav beach ko lagi ko sinasagot San Juan La Union. Lagi ko naiimagine na tumira malapit dun or kahit baguio lang tapos every weekend nasa San Juan ako. Matagal na yung last time na nagpunta ako don pero still naglalaro pa din sa utak ko yung mga nangyari dun nung 2017.
Proud Cebuano. salamat sir Raymund for this episode vlog. ROCK ON
Lupit ng mga previous guest mo sir rayms, nagsimula kay sir tuts and sir 8 then franco 🔥
I was there in backyard late 90s, and also Mediatrack records, kaso nag disband kami we have original bisrock music that time...
Pride of Cebu! Islaw the best. 👌
One Love....
Ganda talaga ng pilipinas
legend Franco
Solid ! 🤘
my top 2 filipino bands, heads, franco
Nice episode, very chill. Yung mga laking dagat, alam na alam yung sinabi ni Franco na “ang ganda ng Pilipinas” at yung ginawa nina Raymund na tambay sa dalampasigan para tignan ang sunset. Iba yung epekto sa diwa.
MASTAPLANN NEXT Rayms habang dito sila sa Pinas
Best vocal ever mapa live or record
Hopefully in future mafeature sila Reg or anyone from Greyhoundz, gusto ko makita yung vision saka yung history nila bukod sa (RH Docu couple years ago.) More Power Sir Rayms and Daren!
Naalala ko pa yung pag umuulan sa 70’s 😅
rayms si salt papi nasa candelaria. baka pwede mag guest :D
Great Episode Sir Rayms & Sir D. Faspitch sana next, isa pang Ubec heavyhitter. :)
Yes we do habe Surf Spots in Bikol!!
Ebe dancel naman po next ❤️❤️❤️
sana all bakasyon grande ingat po kayo plagi at mag enjoi sa vacation nyo
Pagdating na surfing na at mga surf spot na topic ang sigla ni islaw..idol talaga napaka simpleng tao..sana maka tugtog kayo dito sa puerto princesa city..may surf spot din dito..🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻
Lupet ni idol
Pucha dapat my Part 2 tong podcast🤙
sana po may pop up na picture sa gilid pag nag mention kau ng name tao. para makilala din namin cla
saktong sakto talaga yung request ko (sa comment) dun sa interview with 8 👌
SUMMER! 🤩
Sana maimbitahan nyo rin po si sir Batas dito sa Offstage Hang. Salamat na agad po
Idoooooooooool 😊
malayo lang surigao pero...puntahan namin yan😁
Kalmadong kalmado na episode
may mga bars parin dito sa cebu like Quadys, Tabzilog, and Cubana( formerly Artist Dais location) na caters to rock, alternative, punk, reggae, etc.
Actually may surf spot sa Catanduanes yung Puraran Beach sa Baras, tumugtog na dun ang Franco if naalala ni Islaw then meron din surf spot sa Gubat, Sorsogon yung Lola Sayong tapos sa Bagasbas Beach sa Daet, Camarines Norte
Sakto yung release nila ng new songs this coming summer, favorite ko ngayon yung Aurora Sunrise 😊
Idol
rapsa aguy!
Ayun ohhh!
Sheeeesssh! My idle! Islaw! 😭🙌🏼
Omg, superb ka ,sir Raymund 🥹 sobrang targeted ng questions mo,naConnect the dots lahat ng tanong sa isip ko as I was trying to catch up with Franco (new fan here 😁🥰) .. this is so highly appreciated ❤️❤️❤️🤗Good job,as in 👍🏻❤️🔥🤩
Its not too late to a fan hehe lahat ng album nya walang tapon solid ang mga kanta si sir franco
Pa next idol Ian tayao 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻
Kakanood kay Kulas, umabot ako dito.😄
Yown!!! Islaw 🔥🔥
solid! sana magkaroon naman ely or rico blanco
labyu 4ever, Islaw!! ✨️🖤
Thank you mga sir sa maganda na naman ep..keep it up po👌
San daw ung sa surigao sir rayms, punta caba?
@@themuhoph Punta Caba nasa Allen Samar
Finally!!!
Sana next si jan jan drummer nang urbandub
niceee👍🏼 sana si sir Enzo naman po nang cheese at queso..🤙🤙🤙
Kamukha nung lugar sa treehouse podcast
Solid
WOOHOO!
Aspin sir Rayms.
next naman po si ian tayao ❤🤘
HELL YEAH FRANCO NA RIN SA WAKAS
Andaming ko pang natutunan about kay Islaw with this interview. Nice one Sir Raymund! 🙌🏼
ang sobrang calm at shy ng boses ni feanco nakakaloka! my sister and i, we really love watching the franco live, kaso hirap na mag bar gig laging full capacity ang venue hirap huminga😂 pero pag nasa dagat nagsusomersault pa sa alon pag nasa stage, halimaw vocals at presence. tapos pag interviews, socially awkward😂
Ang ganda talaga ng Pilipinas - Franco
Solid islaw, . .di ko akalain nung una na ikaw pala talaga yung nasa vlog ni kulas (becoming filipino) na tumambay sa place nya sa cateel davao orriental astig nun kasama mo mga kagawads sila jandee,kumar, madman, tsaka si boding etc. ganda din talaga ng beaches at place nila kulas dun simple life surf life