Being caught unaware can be a good thing. I was supposed to interview another band that night then all of a sudden I was before Lila. In what we may call an impromptu interview for both parties (the band and myself) we went got the ball rolling.
The interview went well. I really loved the reason behind the name Lila, it may not be unique for I am sure others have in one way or another been inspired by lost loves and the like but it showed the character and sincerity of the members. Indeed they are good guys reaching out to us all through their heartfelt music and honest songs. A true band if I may call them. Come the release of their EP they deserve all the support we can give.
Here's how the interview went.
Entity: Good Evening. Let me start by asking who are the members of your band?
Lila: Band Members are: Melvin Feliciano (rhythm guitar / vocals), Jason Rondero (bass / b. vocals), Lester Hernandez (drums), Bryan Sebastian (lead guitar)
Entity: Out of curiousity, why Lila?
Lila: yung lila based sa favorite color ng ex-girlfriend ni Melvin. Yung first few songs ng Lila para dun sa girl. Nagawa na yun even before mabuo kami. Siya yung inspiration kaya nabuo din yung banda so yung name parang tribute sa kanya yun. Though ngayon nag-evolve na mga songs.
Entity: Like the concept behind the name, galing – ok siya.
Entity: Kailan nabuo yung Lila?
Lila: 3 years na ang Lila, pero 2 years with the current members.
Entity: Sino ang masasabi ang mga influences ninyo? Simula tayo sa local
Lila: Sugar Free talaga, kasama na rin yung eraserheads at rivermaya
Entity: Foreign?
Lila: Weezer, Beatles, Silverchair, No Doubt, Smashing Pumpkins
Entity: Before we conclude this interview, do you have any album or ep that you wish to plug?
Lila: meron kaming EP, still working on it abangan ninyo, malapit na matapos.
Entity: Bago natin makalimutan, sa mga interesado sa Lila, how may we reach you?
