Project Moonman
{{Short description|Filipino rock band}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Project Moonman
| image =
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| alias =
| years_active = 2020–present
| origin = Manila, Philippines
| genre = {{hlist|Alternative rock|Rhythm and blues|Electronic|Pop}}
| label = O/C Records
| associated_acts = {{hlist|Kean Cipriano|Patty Tiu}}
| current_members =
- Mark Thompson
- Owen Greyson
- Nick Gotinga
- Alden Acosta
- Lukas Samuel
- Arden Formento
| website = {{url|projectmoonman.com}}
}}
Project Moonman{{cite web|url=https://udou.ph/music/latest-drop/project-moonman-released-his-debut-single-the-great-alone-under-o-c-records/|title=Project Moonman released his debut single 'The Great Alone' under O/C Records|website=UDOU PH|date=18 May 2021|accessdate=14 September 2021}} is an experimental Filipino rock band formed in Manila, Philippines, in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic.{{cite news|url=https://mb.com.ph/2020/07/30/pandemic-sees-rise-of-new-record-labels-promising-artists-in-ph/|title=Pandemic sees rise of new record labels, promising artists in PH|publisher=Manila Bulletin|date=30 July 2020|accessdate=14 September 2021}} The band is composed of producer, songwriter and vocalist Mark Thompson, songwriter and vocalist Owen Greyson, lead guitarist Nick Gotinga, bass guitarist Alden Acosta, and drummer Lukas Samuel. Later in 2021, they added DJ Arden Formento in the band. The band is signed with O/C Records, releasing their debut studio album Gemini in 2021{{cite web|url=https://www.thenewhueph.com/post/project-moonman-drops-debut-album-gemini-because-why-not|title=Project Moonman Drops Debut Album Gemini Because Why Not?|website=The New Hue PH|date=4 June 2021|accessdate=14 September 2021}}
The sound of Project Moonman is defined as a mix of raw vocals, personal expression, cinematic textures, live instrumentals and electronic music.
History
=Early years=
Mark Thompson had songs for a band he wants to form, he got signed to O/C Records and had to find band members. Coming from the DJ scene, he wanted to create something different, to perform with musicians instead of doing it alone. {{cite news|url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/live-jam/project-moonman-music-sessions-june-19-2021|title=[WATCH] Rappler Live Jam: Project Moonman|publisher=Rappler|date=19 June 2021|accessdate=14 September 2021}}
He met Nick Gotinga (lead guitarist) and Alden Acosta (bass guitarist) through Kean Cipriano during a recording session at O/C Records. That same day Mark met Martin Riggs Nuñez. They were there to just hang out and talk about the plans for Project Moonman.
Alden & Mark hit it off because they were talking about the technical side of mixing and mastering. Where as Nick played every riff on the first listen in the O/C Records recording studio which blew Mark's blew my mind.
Owen Greyson & Mark have been working together already, Mark has been producing some of Owen's songs. And got him on board to fill the backing vocals for our live. Eventually he also wrote some verses and joined the group.
Lukas Samuel (drums) and Mark met through Nick. Nick and Lukas were former band Mates. They needed a drummer for their first round of live performances (online). Lukas fits the role perfectly.
Arden Formento (DJ) came in late, he's been in Battle Circuit DJing. Mark relates to that, because it's the same route he went through. Arden's role is to fill all the electronic sounds and vocal samples in the original songs and provide space.
=Debut album: ''Gemini''=
The band released their debut album in June 2021 being titled Gemini.{{cite web|url=https://wethepvblic.com/underrated-bops-project-moonman-dia-mate-huhsmile/|title=Underrated bops you missed: Project Moonman, dia matè, huhsmile|website=We The Public|date=4 June 2021|accessdate=14 September 2021}}{{cite web|url=https://www.onemusic.ph/news/project-moonman-drops-debut-album-gemini-because-why-not-6113"|title=Project Moonman Drops Debut Album Gemini Because Why Not?|website=One Music PH|date=5 June 2021|accessdate=14 September 2021}}
Band members
- Mark Thompson – producer, songwriter, vocalist
- Owen Greyson – songwriter, vocalist
- Nick Gotinga – lead guitarist
- Alden Acosta – bass guitarist
- Lukas Samuel – drums
- Arden Formento – dj
Discography
=Studio albums=
- Gemini (2021)
= Singles =
== As a featured artist ==
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!Title !Release date |
| "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljHgSoC1yp4 By The Skin Of Your Teeth]" ([https://www.facebook.com/Deuce.PattyTiu Patty Tiu] featuring Project Moonman) |December 21, 2020 |
References
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External links
- {{Facebook|ProjectMoonmanMusic}}
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Category:Filipino rock music groups
Category:Filipino pop music groups
Category:Musical groups from Metro Manila
Category:Musical groups established in 2020
Category:2020 establishments in the Philippines
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