Entertainment - 6cyclemind crows about collaboration with Mr. C

Manila Bulletin - Saturday, August 1

Sony Music's pop rock band 6cyclemind considers their collaboration with maestro Ryan Cayabyab a "coup."

The song titled, "Takipsilim," features Ryan playing the piano in, perhaps, one of the band's more sparsely-arranged tune after their bossa nova take on Teeth's "Prinsesa" a few years back.

"Takipsilim" is a track in 6cyclemind's just-released fifth CD, "Project 6cyclemind."

6cyclemind manager Darwin Hernandez said it was the first time Ryan had recorded a musical arrangement of a track for and with a rock band.

"We met Mr. C at a Gawad Kalinga event. He saw us perform and later, brought up the idea of collaborating. We consented right away, of course," he said.

"Takipsilim" is about someone striving to keep a loved one with him against the odds. The track is arranged acoustically with just a piano accompaniment in line with the song's somber message.

Darwin said that the what is heard on record is a "take one."

"Ang galing-galing ni Mr. C [Cayabyab]. Isang bes lang siya tumugtog and it was perfect. When he turned around to ask for our opinion, we told him that it was beyond excellent."

Although the promotional single off "Project 6cyclemind" is "Walang Iwanan," "Takipsilim" and "Kasalanan" (featuring rapper Gloc 9) are the more interesting tracks in the CD.

Majority of the songs in"Project 6cyclemind" were originally written by members of the band for other artists. Among these are "Dream" (Callalily), "Sa Langit" (Moonstar 88) and "Kung Wala Ka Na" (Danita Paner).

"Takipsilim" was first recorded by Callalily while "Kasalanan," by Pinoy Dream Academy finalist Chad Peralta.

The members of 6cyclemind are Nye, Bob, Rye, Chuck, Tutti and Darwin. Some of their hit songs are "Biglaan," "Sandalan," "I," "Trip," and"Magsasaya."

"Project 6cyclemind" is supported by Red Box Karaoke, PLDT myDSL and myMusic.ph.

6cyclemind is currently on tour with Rico Blanco, Bamboo and Chicosci.

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