Fragmented: Up Dharma Down

27Oct06

Up Dharma DownThe band got the name from the word Dharma, meaning the laws of life. In whatever case, it is a law that connects everything in existence no matter how diverse they are.

This is how the band explains their music, having rather dissimilar musical influences that results into a dynamic sound that still meets halfway as it appeals to a certain group of listeners almost everywhere.

Such a unique name for a Filipino Band, a-matter-of-factly. And I would say their genre is a combination of Rock, Neo-soul, Acid Jazz and Electronic music with the likes of Jill Scott, Robert Plant, Janis Joplin, Elton John, Stevie Wonder, The Doors, The Cure, Incognito, Spyro Gyra, Zero 7, Photek, Portishead and even John Williams to name only a few of the band’s list of musical heroes and geniuses.

Up Dharma Down is: Armi Millare [keyboards, vocals, rhythm guitars], Carlos Tanada [lead guitars], Ean Mayor [drums, human turntables], Paul Yap [bass]

A rising Filipino band. Galeng nyo!

Music To Download:
1. Hiwaga
2. June
3. Layag
4. Lazy Daisy
5. Malikmata
6. Maybe – Watch the music video
7. Oo – Watch the music video
8. Pag-Agos – Watch the music video
9. Sleeptalk
10. The World Is Our Playground
11. We Give In Sometimes

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  1. 1 inthesity on October 27, 2006 said:

    I´ve got to go to bed now, is too late, but I´m courious so tomorrow I´ll listent to all the list.

  2. 2 rho on October 27, 2006 said:

    i just listened to “hiwaga”, and i love it! gotta listen to the rest. you gotta love opm’s!

  3. 3 G! on October 27, 2006 said:

    listen to pag-agos! panalo.

    also if you could check wickermoss :D

  4. 4 K on October 27, 2006 said:

    Asteg diba? I do like their style, not a screaming band & they’re so young. The lead vocal is exceptional.

  5. 5 K on October 27, 2006 said:

    Oh some of the songs are in “tagalog” (Filipino language) so I hope you still enjoy listening. Take care.

  6. 6 K on October 28, 2006 said:

    G, not bad, I got a a few tracks from wickermoss, “Buwan”, Falling Leaves and Somebody Else.

    Thanks.

  7. 7 Polaris on November 8, 2006 said:

    Thanks for posting this – what a cool find! I like it a lot!

  8. 8 K on November 9, 2006 said:

    Hey there Polaris, how have you been? Yeah, I loved them too. Enjoy!

  9. 9 Paz Lenchantin on December 6, 2006 said:

    armi’s really an artist hay u know i was inspired by ur songs

  10. 10 Da-leh Dellosa on December 24, 2006 said:

    Sleeptalk is the best! haha :P

  11. 11 orangefish on January 5, 2007 said:

    its smooth soft sound, trickles little by little, not intruding to your quiet space. seems like its inconsistently teasing you to listen; though it’s constantly soothing and relaxing your mind. it lingers, like another soul you know from your past life… ewan, di ko ma-describe… hay naku! it’s lazy music and i love it. basta, ang galing ng music nila!

  12. 12 -firewater- on February 23, 2007 said:

    up dharma down is definitely one of the best bands in the philippines today! well, for me at least! (^^,

  13. 13 Halcyon on May 6, 2007 said:

    the first time I heard Up Dharma Down’s song ” Hiwaga” I was enthralled by its lyrics and its melody. It was very soothing. Pang chill-out talaga. Just by listening to it can get me through a busy day. I really recommend this OPM band. They are definitely one of the best.


  1. 1 K, speaking!