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Did the Eraserheads documentary heal the iconic, but fractured band? It just might have, as the still popular ’90s rock crew returns for a concert in Manila this May.
MANILA, Philippines – As the Eraserheads documentary hits cinemas on Friday, March 21, so did the surprise May 31 concert announcement of the ‘90s rock band, rolling right around the film’s end credits.
The Eraserheads: Combo On The Run documentary features the band members’ journey from a motley college crew that’s “tunog lata”(sounds like a tin can) to a legendary Filipino band that churned hits cutting across generations.
That peak led to much fun, but even more friction among band members Ely Buendia, Raymund Marasigan, Buddy Zabala, and Marcus Adoro, and they eventually disbanded in 2002 — followed by a trail of harsh words over the years.
But the making of the film may have been cathartic and they’re now back for a concert here in Manila, after months of traveling for the Huling El Bimbo World Tour 2024.
The Eraserheads: Electric Fun Music Festival is set on May 31 at the SMDC Festival Grounds.
Early bird tickets will go on sale exclusively via PalawanPay starting Monday, March 24.
“I guess this is for the fans again who wanted more,” said Buendia. “By this time, I think tama na ‘yung reunion-reunion na ‘yan. Wala nang huling ‘Huling El Bimbo.’” (By this time, let’s stop with all the reunion talk. There’s no final “Huling El Bimbo.”)
“We’re here to stay,” the Eraserheads frontman said, then quipped, “Until we break up again.”
It won’t be just be the band’s concert, though, as other Filipino artists are expected to join the outdoor music event.
“We just wanted a new concept. [People might think], baka sila na naman ‘yan (it might just be them again),” said Buendia.
“So we just wanted to have a music festival where our friends and people, artists that we admire, can share the stage with us.”
Buendia admitted that the band documentary made them confront a lot of emotions and questions, including whether they were even actually friends.
“With regards to the band, I think it still remains to be seen how or what our legacy is,” said the 54-year-old Buendia.
“But in terms of the film, I think the film leaves a legacy, the lesson that you should not give up on your friends,” he added.
“Even if they made mistakes along the way, even if they made really bad mistakes, or you think you’ve been hurt by someone, [but] if they really, really are sincere of being redeemed and really making the effort to make things right, I think everyone deserves a second chance.”
Those behind the film — running on a limited, three-day run in cinemas from March 21 to 23 — shared that band relations are on the mend.
“For me, [the documentary] was a springboard for healing — heal, reconcile and move on,” said Francis Lumen, the film producer, during a talkback session after the documentary’s advanced screening on Thursday, March 20.
“I think one of the takeaways from the film is there’s a possibility for healing, but it’s difficult to go there and it takes hard work,” said director Diane Ventura.
“I think if you have the willingness to listen, to empathize and to try to understand, redemption and second chances are there for all.” – Rappler.com
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