Hey, six days to go and we are going to witness the biggest concert of the year.The Final Set of the Eraserheads. Our tickets are ready. So with our T-shirts. Being a fanatic for the last 16 years, I’ve noticed that there are lots of other bands out there has songs that are similar with the ‘Heads in terms of tune, music and idea. See the samples below:
1. Eraserheads:”Sa Wakas”track in Circus- Sugarfree: “Sa Wakas” rookie album
2. Eraserheads:”Ha-Ha-Ha” track in Stickerhappy- Sugerfree’s “Dramachine” track( hear closely the first 3-4 lines of both songs)
3. Eraserheads: “Insomya” track in Circus- Sugarfree’s “Insomya” track in Dramachine
4. Eraserheads: “Harana” in Bananatype- Parokya Ni Edgar’s “Harana” ( although reportedly they were not the composer of the song, the title nevertheless resembles Eraserheads’
5. Eraserheads: “kamukha mo si PARALUMAN” liner in Huling El Bimbo- Paraluman ( now an upcoming band)
6. Eraserheads: “Shirley” track in Ultraelectromagneticpop-Bandang Shirley( another upcoming band)
7. Eraserheads: “Maskara” track in Carbon stereoxide- Rivermaya’s “Maskara” ( a post Rico release)
Its been a delight for me to see these bands make their own acts patterned with the ‘ Heads whether intentionally or unconsciously. In fact, when the ‘ Heads broke up, I did try to find a band that closely resembles with them and in my own opinion, Sugarfree is the best find. Try to hear their song “Taguan” while your eyes are closed (medyo kaboses nya dun si Ely). After the final concert of the ‘ Heads, we will be just contented again in playing their songs in our mp3s, mp4s, ipod and car stereos.
~Great Anticipator
