DietGrrL
Currently a one gal band.
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
DietGrrL used to be in a band called Paranoia in the Philippines. Joined the group only for a month because she had to move to Malaysia with her family to continue her studies. Did female lead vocals and a little bit or rhythm guitar because there was already a rhythm guitarist when she joined the band. The band disbanded a month after she left the Philippines, as they weren't able to get a female vocalist that they liked, or so they say...
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
I've only played live once (infront of audiences) in my life... joined a band when i was 15 in the Philippines and we joined Battle of the Bands in our district. We won 4th place 'cos our drummer had a severe case of projectile diarrhea and on our second song, he just blew it man! Not literally of course, he just couldn't wait for the song to finish and go to the toilet that he was beating on the drums so quick, that we don't even know if the song's just started or ended already. It was a very funny experience though. And I guess, 4th place out of 15 bands is pretty amaaazing considering that i've only been playing the guitar for a month that time and i only sing in the bathroom (yeah using the shower head!)
Your musical influences
Nirvana, Metallica, Nirvana and oohh! Nirvana! I just love them! Smashing Pumpkins too, Soundgarden, Alanis on Jagged Little Pill which prompted me to write songs, The Cure, Black Sabbath, Cranberries "Zombie", Liz Phair, Tori Amos, Sarah McLachlan, K's Choice, Tool, Aerosmith, Alice in Chains, The Pixies, Korn, Fiona Apple, Tracy Bonham.. and many more. Although i think my music would most resemble K's Choice, Fiona Apple and Liz Phair. My voice just isn't built to do Jonathan Davis/James Hetfield type of vocals so I have to stick to what I can do even if i'd love to be able to growl like that.
What equipment do you use?
Guitar Yamaha APX 5A and Microphone... Accepting donations now to buy a Samson USB Condenser Microphone and some proper kick-ass recording gadgets and programs.. lol!
Anything else?
Sorry i've only got a few original songs here at the moment and the rest are cover songs. I have a few songs that I've written from '96 to present but i still have to record and upload it with the latest gadgets that i do not have yet in my pc. So bear with me and i'll do my best to post it ASAP.
Thank you to all my friends, family and YOU for believing in me specially at times when I don't even believe in myself. Peace out y'all!! xoxoxo
