Dizzy Spectrum

I have always been a fan of Rock music, usually Classical Rock, and songs from the 80's and early 90's. Since i've been introduced by my Elder sisters into Rock music with the sounds of Bon Jovi, Europe, Mr. Big, Heart, Poison, Metallica and Guns N' Roses and many more since I was a small child, I went and reviewed all bands during their time (my twin elder sisters were born in 1977. I was born in 1984). I asked them of Local Baguio bands they know and they mentioned the bands Revelation and Dizzy Spectrum (I was already in high school when I asked this question). I've heard of Revelation to a lot of people I know because they were the popular band which won at the band competition in a contest at Eat Bulaga many years ago. But for Dizzy Spectrum, I was so blank. I had no idea of who they were and where they are right now not until I met people who knew them because of the kind of music they play. Since I'm the person who always wanted to know everything once i get curious or interested on something, I researched to know more about this band.

Since the internet was the best place to look for any information, I tried searching and searching and searching and WOLLAAAAH! I've found something at a certain website. But i found just a little information, just reviews of the band and a list of their songs on their album Endless Tales. I was a little annoyed with the internet before since internet before was so slow and had too much traffic and lastly because I don't really know how to search that much, I quitted searching.

Not so long, I entered College and there were many musicians that I met who are into bands right now. Some are still active and some are not. Karl Acop, bass guitarist of the Band Tumbleweeds and a schoolmate of mine since Elementary days until college, also shared to me what he knows about this band telling me that they ruled the Battle of the bands here in Baguio, that this band had a unique combination of high vocals with matching flaming guitar string players and a speedy combination drummer. Since I entered at a computer school (STI), I already learned the techniques on the internet. I have searched more sites and news about this band Dizzy Spectrum. I've heard of their songs and I wanted to have a copy of it. Unfortunately, there were no sites that has free downloads or sites that sell their records.

Years passed, I already graduated from College and eventually entered work at a computer shop at Mabini. I resigned and entered here at Texas Instruments. Not only did I find work here, I've found what I have been looking for for such a long, long time. One time, there was this new hired employee of our company (JCI). My Shift Supervisor told me to train this guy since I was an all around here at TI. His name was Oscar Oborza, a bass guitarist in a band (which was already disbanded) who competed in various battle of the bands here in baguio. We had the same likes of the type of music, Old school and classical rock. One day, while we are at the canteen eating our lunch break, he told me that he saw the lead guitarist of Dizzy Spectrum at a table far from the table where we were eating. What my trainee told me made me think of doing more than just researching about this band. It came to my mind, getting to know them would be a lot more interesting. Not only that, how about if I jam with them? That would be so cool.

Time after time, I always ask my trainee if he saw the lead guitarist but to no avail. My chances were getting thin because time passed by and everytime I ask him if he saw him, the answer is negative. 2 years passed, I finally found sources of Dizzy Spectrum songs. I had their songs kept on my Personal Computer for safekeeping, on my cellphone for my daily listening and lastly, I have it on my Friendster account. Their songs were my background music and their band logo is my background picture (even on my cp). It was thru Friendster that I saw what they looked like. I saw the bands profile and I said to myself, "They started in 1990? ubing ak pay ditoy nga tawen ah! Mano ngata tawen da dagitoyen?." Translating the text "They started in 1990? I was still young then! I'm wondering how old they are now?."

A friend of mine, who is an ex - employee of the company I am right now told me that he knows a member of the band Dizzy Spectrum. His name is Brenson. He told me that the name of the Band member is Roland Abaeo, Lead Guitarist of Dizzy Spectrum. I really wanted to meet him, and so is the rest of the band. I added him up at Friendster and sent him a message. he replied back. But nonetheless, time will come, and I will meet them all! So who are Dizzy Spectrum actually? Here is a Profile of Dizzy Spectrum and my Idols.

DIZZY SPECTRUM

About Dizzy Spectrum:

For a band that has been existing for a decade, it is still quite surprising why they seem to lurk within the bounds of the “Underground” music scene. With debut album out in the market, radio airplay is still something strange to them especially in their hometown of Baguio, the reason, all fad and fashion, the one-two-three’s of the music scene, and the indifference of audiences everywhere, their flag still flies proud from where they let it stand the day they hit their first note. In 1995, Philippine rock band Dizzy Spectrum released their self-titled debut album. The band's music takes its cue from such bands as Pink Floyd and Queensryche. There are two guitarists in Dizzy Spectrum , and it sounds as though both play in synchronized tandem, leading to an almost “symphonic" sound. The opener "The State I'm In" begins on lumberingly massive, reverb-drenched guitar chords punctuated by stinging guitar lines. This leads to “rumbling" guitar work topped by sincere and passionate vocals. As in many other songs on the album, "The State I'm In" features searing, highly melodic guitar lines reminiscent to what “rock music” is all about. Impressive and highly cohesive, their playing accounts for much of the album's appeal, as heard on the compelling "Stay" and the introspective "The Silent Years." The melodic guitar work on "And Why" can also be called pretty. The band has a keen sense of pacing as well. "Can't Close My Eyes" is a slow, powerful song, opening on reverb-tinged guitar picked gingerly, which establishes an ambience of mystery and seduction. The singing is strong, expressive, strident, augmented in spots by the higher-pitched backing vocals, also one of the band's trade mark. The effect is not unlike the penetrating vocals of heavy metal. Overall, there are some good ideas expressed on Dizzy Spectrum , and the band deserves a chance to be heard. This is Dizzy Spectrum, the band who sang “The State I’m in” during their first concert in 1990 stills sings the same tune, the band who dreamt for their voices to be heard still dreams the same dream. And now that bands are coming out like mushrooms on rainy days, they now have gained enough confidence to play and still play no matter what. Though we may not know what the future has to offer them, they could only cross their fingers, and the fact that they survived when all the others had either totally left of mellowed down tells us that they mean serious business. At this time they are in hibernation, dealing to what we call ”life”, and still writing new songs that they hope would make it again on CD this time. And while they’re at it, live shows are still the best for them so anytime you’d see their name on the bill, try to catch them, that you may know their story.

Who are the Dizzy Spectrum?

Alver Pacis-Vocals

Roland Abaeo-Lead Guitar / Backing vocals

Manny Fernandez-Lead Guitar

Pedz Aquino-Bass Guitar

Reigh Aquino-Drums

Dizzy Spectrum Influences:

• Queensryche
• Pink Floyd
• Depeche Mode
• Billy Joel
• Led Zeppelin
• Iron Maiden
• Point blank
• LE4U
• El Camineros

Other Information on Dizzy Spectrum:

• Friendster
• Album Info
• Videos: CLICK HERE!