Callalily's "Flower Power" album, a comeback campaign

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Callalily has new label, via Universal Records 

It has been three years since the popular Pinoy rock band, "Callalily" had their last album. During the band's bloggers conference held just recently at the Universal Tower with the Universal Records top execs, lead vocals Kean Cipriano, together with co-band members Tatsi Jamnague, Aaron Ricafrente and Lemuel Belaro, admitted that they've been working on their latest album for three years and that they've been working so hard on it that every detail, every article, every word that they had put on every song really matters. "Flower Power" doesn't only mark as the band's comeback album; it is also their first record from their new label, their new home, the Universal Records. 

Callalily signing their contract with the Universal Records top execs during the blogcon

After the contract signing, Callalily performed 3 songs from their latest album

Check out their song "Buhay," one of my personal faves



Some of you might be wondering why Flower Power? Oh well, according to Kean, "Callalily is a flower kaya Flower Power. Power of Callalily." The lead singer even added that, "During the late 60's and early 70's, ang flower power is para s'yang advocacy, parang campaign noon na about peace and love. And feeling namin ito na 'yung right timing kasi sa mga fans namin, sa mga "Callalistas," flower power kami, tapos they love us very much, kami 'yung flower power nila. Tapos dahil three years nga, naisip namin s'yang gawing comeback campaign." That really made a lot of sense, right? Very well said, Kean. :)) 

While we still couldn't get over with their live performance during the blogcon, yet, we still had another very rare experience with the band. I was so delighted for the very reason that we also get to listen three more cuts from their latest album. And of all the songs played and we've listened to, the song HKM (Hindi Kita Malilimutan) caught my ear and attention. It was so touching and the words had so much meaning that it really struck me. Even Kean admitted that, it is also one of his fave cuts since according to him, "Tungkol ito sa mga na-mimiss ko na tao na wala na kasi sila dito, kasama na nila 'yung mga anghel. Saka iniyakan ko ito sa studio eh, I have to admit, unang kanta ko pa lang ng first line."


Finally! Callalily's "Flower Power" album cover

Flower Power Tracklist:
  1. Pasasalamat
  2. Sabik na Sabik
  3. HKM (Hindi Kita Malilimutan)
  4. Lapit
  5. Buhay
  6. Pansamantala
  7. You and I
  8. Buhos ng Ulan
  9. Walang Sumipot
  10. Para Sa'yo

Tatsi, Aaron, Kean and Lemuel 

That afternoon was filled with surprises; it was also a very memorable, fun, happy and informative meet-up with Callalily. It was like a "getting to know" moment with the band,  we never expected (I bet you don't either) that Lemuel's family owns the very famous "Lala" chocolate factory, cool huh! Aside from that, Lem is also a member of a band named "Banda ni Kleggy," which Kean asked us to also support, all for the love of OPM. We've also known that Tatsi is a culinary graduate, cool! And here's another interesting trivia --- they're all still single! Well, Kean adamantly admitted that he's exclusively dating; Aaron's status is "It's complicated," while Tatsi said, "Nag-iipon muna talaga ko ng solid eh bago....  pera muna haha," and Lemuel's reply was "Career muna s'yempre, di ba, madaling magmahal pag mas maraming pera hahaha (joking)." Everyone was laughing and enjoying every moment shared with the band as if we were a big, happy family. :)) 

Callalily with the bloggers

Seriously, Callalily expressed their hopes about their latest album and their upcoming launch on October 12, 2012 at the Eastwood Central Plaza, 8pm, they said, "Gusto sana naming marinig s'ya ng mas maraming tao, gusto sana namin na marinig s'ya ng mga kaibigan n'yo, mga kapatid n'yo, mga pinsan n'yo na masabi namin 'yung kwentong sinasabi namin dito sa album na 'to." It is a celebration of new beginnings, friendships and good music. So guys, feel-free to watch them and be part of their comeback album launch this Friday, okay? They promise us a different kind of experience, isn't that exciting? So let's join them! ;-) 

They'll be also having mall tours as part of the Flower Power album promo, check out their schedule:

Oct 21, Sun - Robinsons Nova Market, Activity Area, 5pm
Nov 2, Fri - Robinsons Place Lipa, Activity Area, 5pm
Nov 3, Sat - Robinsons Sta. Rosa Market, Fountain Area, 5pm
Nov 4, Sun - Robinsons Metro East, Activity Area, 5pm
Nov 11, Sun - Robinsons Place Dasmarinas, 5pm
  
Another trivia: Their single "Pasasalamat," which is included in the album, was the bestselling single of www.mymusicstore.com.ph and trended on Twitter during the day of the release itself. 

Special thanks to Universal Records, LionHearTV.net, Pinoy Song Magazine and GSM Blue for making all these possible. 

Hope you'll follow Callalily on Facebook and @callalilyband on Twitter. 
You can download "Pasasalamat" on MyMusicStore and on iTunes


Thumbs-up for Flower Power!!!


Of course Kean pogi and me hehe


Flower Power means love and peace. And let's all allow it bloom... 












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2 comments:

  1. hitokirihoshi JrOctober 23, 2012 3:36 PM

    hmmm you've got lot of interesting trivia sa kanila. medyo naging crush ko si Kean because of his BFGF in TV5. although alam ko na part siya ng Calla Lily, doon lang sa program ko napagtanto na may boses nga siya.

    hopefully rin maging best selling album ang kanilang Flower Power. nakakatawa noong una yung title pero iba rin pala ang pinaghuhugutang story. mabuhay OPM!

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