The Out of Body Special

When Time Magazine dubbed them as one of the top 5 Asian music acts everybody should lend an ear to for 2008, The Out of Body Special took this as a worthwhile challenge for them to perform as well as people hailed them to be. Three singles later, it seems as they were indeed good enough for the rave, with music that continues to make listeners sway and bob their heads to. And that was just the beginning.

As soon as their third single, Sexy Beast, came out, the band quickly hopped into a bus and went on a nationwide trek. This was the Siege Tour, a string of concerts known for showcasing hard-hitting rock bands. Wait, hard-hitting rock bands? How could The Out of Body Special, geeks of the groove and officers of funk, possibly fit in? Be that as it may, crowds from all of the concert stops watched. And listened. And banged their heads. And put up devil horns with their hands. “We didn't expect the response we got,” vocalist Los shares, “but it was overwhelmingly fun. We just went out there and did what we do, and the people were into it.” Say what you must that they were but a mere respite for the slew of the heavy, guitar-driven bands on the same tour, it looks more like how Time described OBS fairly accurately – you should give these guys a listen.

After a month and a half of touring, the surprises just kept on coming. Apart from opening the recent NU Rock Awards, the band was nominated, and subsequently won best new artist honors that same night as well. There wasn't just a row of judges who helped pick who won what; winners were also determined by the radio station's listeners.

And yes, all this is simply the beginning. 2008 was indeed a fruitful year for The Out of Body Special, but with the new year ushering in steadily, the band isn't letting up with their gospel of groove. They have recently finished shooting a music video for their latest single, Kamakailan Lang, a slow and breezy song which is perfect for the chill the country is currently having. Definitely to keep the nights colder, Kamakailan Lang contemplates on a love lost, and the subsequent coping involved. Apart from this, fans should be on the lookout for 2009's MYX Music Awards, where OBS has been nominated for the Favorite Indie Artist plum. This, if anything, is indicative of the band's growth; from Pinoy indie favorites slowly branching out to mainstream mainstays.

So, what are you waiting for? It's not too late to bob those heads – grab a copy of their debut album “Is Love”, available in all major record bars.

source:http://www.myxph.com