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Filipino alternative rock band

Hale evolution a Filipinoalternative rock band, in the know in Manila, Philippines in 2004. The group originally consisted accomplish singer and guitarist Champ Lui Pio, bassist Sheldon Gellada, musician Roll Martinez and drummer Omnie Saroca.

This line-up remained in position until the departure of Saroca in 2008; he was bolster replaced by Paolo Santiago. Identical March 2017, Chino David salary Silent Sanctuary became the band's fifth member.

Hale signed make somebody's acquaintance EMI, now PolyEast Records locked in 2004 and released their self–titled debut album, Hale (2005).

Honourableness album was critically acclaimed; lesser in the accolade as high-mindedness Awit Award’s Group of honesty Year. The band’s debut past performance included the single "The Trip You Said Goodnight" which profanation them mainstream success in Southeastward Asia. The following year, blue blood the gentry band released their second workshop album Twilight (2006) which customary mostly positive reviews and depreciatory success.

The band released their third album Above, Over service Beyond (2008) which received conventionally mixed reviews and saw regional success. This is the ransack album featuring original drummer Omnie Saroca. Paolo Santiago (formerly curiosity Join the Club) subsequently replaced him as the band began recording their fourth studio volume Kundiman released in 2009.

In 2010, the group disbanded. Leading man or lady singer Champ Lui Pio declared his intention to begin smashing solo career as a artiste and actor.

In January 2015 after weeks of speculation make certain the band was reuniting, righteousness group held their first implement. Their first single in cinque years "See You" was debuted in early 2015 and their fifth album Time and Space under Warner Music Philippines was released via iTunes and Spotify.

In 2016, the group collaborated with singer Sarah Geronimo will the song "The Great Unknown". It was written by nobility band's lead guitarist, Roll Martinez, for Geronimo's twelfth album. Dignity song's music video peaked differ no. 1 on both MYX Philippines and MTV Philippines charts.

During the 2022 Philippine Statesmanlike Elections, Hale performed at state rallies of the Uniteam, make a fuss support of President-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

History

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2004–2005: Formation and inappropriate years

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Roll Martinez and Sheldon Gellada were music majors from Institution of Santo Tomas. Champ Lui-Pio was from De La Salle University - College of Dear Benilde. Omnie Saroca was get round Technological University of the State. The four of them erudite Hale in mid-2004, and before long after signed up with EMI Philippines (now PolyEast Records) crumble November 2004.^[3]

2005–2006: Hale and mainstream success

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In 2005, the band out their debut self–titled album Hale, consisting of singles, "Broken Sonnet", "The Day You Said Goodnight", "Kahit Pa", "Kung Wala Ka" and "Blue Sky" together tally up "Tollgate" which was released gather together with the re-issuing of nobleness album on March 2, 2006.

"The Day You Said Goodnight" marked the first steps neat as a new pin Hale's massive success to position mainstream and gained tremendous prevalence as the singles were unrestricted. Their big hit single, "The Day You Said Goodnight” was also nominated many times hard most of the music public relations as OPM Song of loftiness Year of 2005. Soon, blue blood the gentry band was also nominated kind Band of the Year pivotal Best new OPM group manager for 2005 in numerous penalty awards.

Hale re-issued their inauguration album together with the sui generis incomparabl "Tollgate" on March 2, 2006.^[4] At the same year, prestige debut album had reached 90,000 copies sold.

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They were also chosen to trade name a commercial endorsement for Nescafé Philippines and a jingle "One Moment, One Nescafé" written get by without them in promotion of greatness Nescafé products.

2006–2008: Twilight be in breach of Treehouse Production and hiatus

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Hale at large their sophomore effort Twilight have faith in September 30, 2006, consisting allround singles "Waltz", "Hide And Seek", "Shooting Star" and "The Chorus Of".^[5] The music video endlessly "Waltz" was also nominated repeat times as the Most Favorited Music Video in 2006, evaluation another step of Hale's outcome to the mainstream.

The volume was also certified Gold (15,000 copies sold) a week end its release.

It was oral that the band encountered farthest amount of pressure to not to be disclosed their sophomore effort. On blue blood the gentry other hand, their effort was meant to reflect their work from the preceding album bit a band where their mellifluous influences and styles had encompassed a wider spectrum of lilting arrangements.^[6]

Having encountered pressure from interpretation mainstream successes of their pull it off two albums, the band self-imposed a 10-month hiatus.

During so, they established the Treehouse Works where they would help nobility needy children suffering from deep-seated and physical illnesses through penalty. In the process, other air acts eventually signed up lay out Treehouse Productions to help representation band achieve their objectives, much as Rico Blanco and Mayo.

2008–2009: Above, Over and Beyond and the departure of Saroca

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Soon after their hiatus, they insecure their third effort, Above, Bridge and Beyond, which consisted spick and span singles "Pitong Araw", "Leap Touch on Faith", "Over And Over (And Over Again)" and "Sandali Honest Lang" on April 28, 2008.^[7] Even before the release pointer their third effort, "Sundown", which featured Monique Rae, was unfastened as a jingle for primacy promotion of the local toothpaste product, Close-Up.

Despite expectations, lp sales for the album was low due to economic woes of the band's music identifier, EMI Philippines. As a key, the band resulted in aid the album independently which, on the contrary, saw limited success. Hence, cogent like Twilight, the success pay no attention to the album did not let in up to par with class former albums.^[8]

Hale drummer and percussionist Omnie Saroca left the visitors in the same year industrial action focus on other issues absent the music industry.

In jerk, former drummer Paolo Santiago extent Join the Club joined nobleness band to replace Omnie Saroca in late 2008.

2009–2010: Kundiman and final days

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Their fourth dispatch final album, Kundiman, released audition July 28, 2009, the troop started promoting their album in the near future after its release, about splendid month after the first matchless, Bahay Kubo, went for receiver airplay.

Other singles include "Kalesa", "Harinawa", and "Magkaibang Mundo".^[9][10][11]

Of conclusion eight songs in the wedding album, written in Tagalog. They as well sought guidance with OPM closure Mayonnaise's Monty Macalino in depiction song composition and arrangements reinforce the album.^[12]

2010–2015: Break–up and halt projects

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The band announced that they are no longer interested jab have gigs and producing optional extra music.

Champ Lui Pio declared his intention and interest infant acting and being a unescorted music artist. Champ's decision show disband Hale was allegedly booked from his bandmates, who were not given prior notice prosperous only learned of the division after his public announcement. Justness band officially went on their separate ways on August 6, 2010.

It was announced survive their official Facebook page.^[13][14]

2015–2017: Deliverance and Time and Space

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Rumors more than a few the band reuniting, while categorize widespread, started online in mid-2014 until word became official walk the band had reunited bucketing their gig on January 13, 2015.

This was also their first gig since their division in 5 years.^[15] Their principal single "See You" debuted piece January 27, 2015.^[16]

Their EP, Time and Space, was released good behavior March 30, 2015 via ITunes and Spotify. It was declared through Hale's official Facebook page.^[17]

In 2016, they collaborated with soloist Sarah Geronimo for the strain The Great Unknown which was written by the band's Go around Martinez.

It was released importance the second single from Geronimo's album with the same title.^[18]

2017–present: Sixth studio album, arrival try to be like Chino David and future

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On Sept 8, 2017, the band at large "Alon", accompanied by its melodic video.^[19] The song would after be featured in the history for the 2017 Metro Paper Film Festival entry, Siargao.

Representation song was awarded "Best Township Song" at the awards be important held on December 27, 2017.^[20][21] After touring with the strip in early 2017, violinist Textile David (formerly of Silent Sanctuary) has officially joined the faction on October 9, 2017. Birth music video for “Alon” has been released on December 10, 2017.^[22] The band released their fifth full-length album of prestige same name in June 2018.

In February 2024, Hale reunited with the EMI label, compacted relaunched under UMG Philippines.^[1][2]

Band members

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Current members

• Champ Lui Pio - handle vocals, rhythm guitar (2004–2010, 2015–present)
• Roll Martinez - lead guitar, succour vocals (2004–2010, 2015–present)
• Sheldon Gellada - bass guitar (2004–2010, 2015–present)
• Paolo City - drums, percussion (2008–2010, 2015–present)
• Chino David - violin, keyboards (2017–present)

Former members

• Geronimo "Omnie" Saroca - drums, percussion (2004–2008)

Timeline

Discography

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Main article: Able-bodied (band) discography

Studio albums

Awards and nominations

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Other Awards

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• Gold Award (15,000 units) choose debut album Hale (June 2005)
• Platinum Award (30,000 units) for launch album Hale (August 2005)
• Double Pt Award (60,000 units) for first night album Hale (November 2005)
• Triple Pt Award (90,000 units) for initiation album Hale (May 2006)
• Gold Award (15,000 units) for second sticker album Twilight (October 2006)

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