The three bodhisattvas who comprise Paramita are on the right path. Named after Tibetan Buddhism's mantra for perfection, independent pop rock act Paramita has been pumping up the local music scene with their stirring originals since 2003. Paramita is made up of Norman Dellosa on guitars, Alsey Cortez on bass, and Ria Bautista on drums and vocals.
Buoyed by passionate vocals and solid songwriting, Paramita has already released their 12-track full-length album, six of which are written in English while four are in Filipino. All are penned by Ria, who stray close to themes of love and relationships when she wrote the band's NU 107 hit "Takipsilim" and the plaintive "Panaginip Lang." Paramita regulary perform these songs with the nostalgic "Carousel" and "Waiting for a Sign"-a song about the proverbial search for the meaning of life-during their regular production, Deadpan Society, as well as in venues such as Freedom Bar in Anonas, Mayric's in Espana, CityJam along Katipunan, and in countless other campus events.
Despite being such a young band, Paramita has already been featured in MTV Ink magazine, The Phillipine Daily Inquirer, NU 107's In The Raw radio program and the ABS-CBN morning show Breakfast. Paramita is fast becoming one of the most solid independent acts in the scene today, enlightened by music and strengthened by a belief in their own unique talents.
Buoyed by passionate vocals and solid songwriting, Paramita has already released their 12-track full-length album, six of which are written in English while four are in Filipino. All are penned by Ria, who stray close to themes of love and relationships when she wrote the band's NU 107 hit "Takipsilim" and the plaintive "Panaginip Lang." Paramita regulary perform these songs with the nostalgic "Carousel" and "Waiting for a Sign"-a song about the proverbial search for the meaning of life-during their regular production, Deadpan Society, as well as in venues such as Freedom Bar in Anonas, Mayric's in Espana, CityJam along Katipunan, and in countless other campus events.
Despite being such a young band, Paramita has already been featured in MTV Ink magazine, The Phillipine Daily Inquirer, NU 107's In The Raw radio program and the ABS-CBN morning show Breakfast. Paramita is fast becoming one of the most solid independent acts in the scene today, enlightened by music and strengthened by a belief in their own unique talents.
- By Bernie Sim
Paramita is...
Ria Bautista ::: Drums / Vocals
Norman Dellosa ::: Guitars
Alsey Cortez ::: Bass
