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Orange Box Studio started way back in 2009, but it was way different from how it is today. Also a musician, Carl Alminaza Magbanua, or Slaw to his friends built the studio with the intention of just setting it up for personal use. He had songs, and he just wanted a cheap and convenient place to record his songs. “Commercial studios are very expensive, you had to wait your turn, and basically, some places were just uncomfortable”. After a few years and gears however, the hobby grew to a studio that finally opened to the public.

Orange Box Recording Studio

Since then, they’ve been a favourite practice and recording spot of Davao’s indie bands like the Quasar Project, Anne Mendoza, Superseniors, Astronauts, Hush, Kwatro Medya, Garann, Rise From Oblivion and many more. There are several reasons why Orange Box has grew to become a favourite despite being far from the city. First, it’s cozy, second, it’s not as expensive, and third, the bands can get to work with really good people like Paeng Pulgar, Ace Bona, and Ace Sanchez.

When asked if he has any favourite bands to work with, Slaw answered, “I don’t have favourites, and I’m open to everyone, but I’d rather work with people who are easy to talk with and open to new ideas. Also especially those who are always on time!” he exclaimed, obviously recollecting a few moments, “but one of the best things about being located outside the city, is once they come here to record, you know they mean business. They came here for the quality, and they didn’t care that they had to travel a little further than usual.”

Slaw also expressed his thoughts about the slow progress of the music scene. “Since 2003, there has been little change in the music scene. Show bands get the gigs and the cash, while the indie bands play for free. The indie bands on the other hand, want the best recording but are hesitant to spend money, which is why there is very little progress in the scene. Another consideration would be the music venues. DBar  for example, is gone. There is hope though, there are bands that persevere even if they have to crawl their way to continue their music.” This is the reason he says, why he also continues to make plans for the future of Orange Box. He plans to get more gear upgrades, promos, or anything else to cater to the artists, and what they want for their music.

One of the efforts is bringing his recording stuff down from the comfort of Mintal to Sa’less in order to record DMN Amplified. “I want to expose my studio to more people, a bigger audience. At the same time, this is a new venture for me, so I believe this is part of the progress, my share for the progress of the Davao music scene.”

For those who are interested in practicing or recording, you can find Orange Box Recording Studio at 43 Bougainvilla st. Mintal, Davao City.

SOURCE LINK FROM DAVAO MUSIC NATION

DAVAO MUSIC NATION: The RISE

MUSIC speaks what cannot be expressed, soothes the mind and gives it rest, heals the wounded heart....well that surely speaks why Dabawenyos loves MUSIC so much.

That answered my questions why DMN aired for only less than 3 months now become the talk of the town. Airing various Davao's Best Band Musician here in the city and outside the city.  The first ever live streamed gig hit MINDANAO. DMN is ready to give the city even more...BETTER, BIGGER and much LOUDER.

DMN is proud to announce their partnerships with:

DMN didn't focus only on Davao's Talent but also in MINDANAO's TALENT as well.  With their new partners in helping promote local talents, events, venues I am pretty sure this will be a great PROMOTION for tourists to come here in Davao, showcasing them TALENTS from MINDANAO and giving them real DAVAO'S ENTERTAINMENT.

My Davao TV

One of the first websites in the city to realize the potential and reach that social media has to offer,My Davao TV’s latest venture is to start an online video channel that features original videos on everything that is Davao Music. Expect to see your favourite artists, music venues and gigs covered and featured as a Davao Music Nation on www.MyDavaoTv.com

PinoyTuner and Dig Radio

Pinoytuner is the premiere online multimedia channel in the country, which aims to promote local talent and bring quality, original Filipino sounds into the ears of the online music-loving community. It is the one-stop hub of four different communities, each representing its own music genre: DIGRadio.ph (rock), Rice Radio (pop), Planet Jazz (jazz), and YoRadio (hip-hop). Davao Music Nation is proud to be able to contribute to this dynamic online entity, and to let the sound of Mindanao be heard all over the world.
Check out: www.pinoytuner.com

Radio Republic

Radio Republic is the latest online media channel with an unmistakable call, to unite Filipinosworldwide through music. Being the latest venture of 7101 Music Nation, www.RadioRepublic.ph provides us with a certified OPM experience that’s available 24 hours a day, and 7 days a week. They live stream a variety of different shows that highlights different genres, a solid voice of Filipinos, and now, with Davao Music Nation.

DAVAO CITY MUSIC SCENE is way too far from what other countries are doing now.  But with this progress DMN is doing, we can say that in the future we are going to LEVEL-UP with them or even  surpassing them(crossing my finger)if we are to give our FULL SUPPORT and DEDICATION to our LOCAL TALENTS.  Giving them encouragement to achieve their goals.

Hoping for a better talent to come and unity with music RISEN!