Live Review from Underground 67:
All the way from the Philippines, there is no reason I shouldn’t go see them for more than once. One may find it unfair to have me reviewing them as I’ve seen them thrice, meaning the whole HK tour, by the time I’m writing this. I’ll talk about them music-wise (Calvin would be disappointed for not being able to read about Nina the keyboardist). Continuing the “good weather with plenty of sunshine” style of Wondergarl despite the gloomy weather in the week, the Dorques had a big number of people crowding up way before they arrived - it was worth a wait when you are curious about a Filipino band singing in French or Japanese. With dancing beats, catchy guitar riffs, walking basslines and easy-listening melodies perfecting the lineup, the songs were all good sing-alongs, at least I could catch up the French lines “Je suis desolee”. “Supercool” is my favourite: when Joffy sang the word “supercool” repeatedly like “parkour, parkour”, which means “free-running” in French, it made me wonder if their inspirations are as free as that. I believe I don’t have to question this. Applause was non-stoppable, especially when Nina spoke Japanese in the monologue in “Murasaki Blues” (she explained to me she learnt it from Japanese animes like Sailor Moon), and the audience shouted for an encore. Do you remember when we have ever heard of people asking for encores in Underground gigs? If I’m not wrong, these honoured guests made the franchise. To me, it’s not a good practice to associate bands with another, but I would recommend the following band for further listening: The Little Ones from the US.
Erik Piece
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By Paolo Cruz
Listening to The Dorques is a bit like staring into a kaleidescope. No, scratch that -- it's more like riding a shopping cart at warp speed through an empty hypermarket. It's a mess of colors and sensations, whizzing by you. It's a little disorienting, but in a good way. You just know there's a method to all this insanity, but you're too caught up to figure it out, really. You're surrounded by a veritable marketplace of audio pleasures, from all over the world. One moment it's spoken word in Nihonggo, before giving way to a manic indie rock hook. By the next song, it may be a country-tinged boogie, or dirty French pop.
The key difference is that you'd never feel alone with this bunch. Joffy Cruz is the de facto ringmaster, a sven gali, frontman, guitar hero, and rodeo clown, all wrapped up in a lanky six-foot-plus frame. His song-writing is the glue holding it all together. Arnel Fabiana radiates effortless cool, his funky bass lines providing a solid bottom end. Tani Santos brings his "New New Wave" pedigree to the band, armed with a recent history of twinning synth-driven punk with organic guitar work. Nina Beltran turns on the charm, tinkling away at the keyboard with reckless abandon, even as she coos in Japanese over the electronic melodies. And did I mention that she's a dead ringer for Maggie Gyllenhaal, if she were a perky chinita?
It's no wonder they've gained such a dedicated following. Of course, tireless gigging helps. So does a healthy online buzz, via websites like MySpace, Multiply, AMP by Channel [V], Odyssey Live!, and the Nokia Independent Artists Club.
Well, then... are you ready for a Dorquegasm yet?
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According to WIKIPEDIA.ORG - "The Dorque: The Dorque is a quasi-official member of the hall student government. His function is to hide the Thing somewhere on the premises of the hall and post a clue each week to its location. If the Thing is found before the end of the semester, the Dorque is obligated to provide the hall with a keg of beer. [In the 1980s the Dorque was required to provide a case of whiskey.] The Dorque is also responsible for signing the hall up for intramural sports. The Dorque for the new semester is chosen at the semester-ending banquet by the current Dorque."
Thanks for visiting our site! This is where we're keeping all our Dorquey stuff from now on, so come back whenever you guys want to see what's new with us. Feel free to post a reply if you see something you like, or just want to get in touch, or have a violent reaction, or have an idea on how to change the world order, or to show us a new dance move, or just to show us how dorky we really are. As Bel Biv DeVoe once said, "Our music is mentally smoothed out on the R & B tip with a pop appeal to it." So check out our new posts for music, gigs and other dorquey stuff! PLS CONTACT CHUCKIE B for any bookings @ - 0910 22 88 000
Top 5 facts:
1) we are over two years old
2) we are currently recording an album
3) we have been through 5 personnel changes
4) we considered Cuntwagon as a band name
5) we have a CD for sale now for only a hundred pesos.
Enjoy the tunes. Watch out for our upcoming album.
Aioli Recipe
2 garlic cloves
1 large egg yolk
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
preparation
Mince and mash garlic to a paste with a pinch of salt using a large heavy knife. Whisk together yolk, lemon juice, and mustard in a bowl. Combine oils and add, a few drops at a time, to yolk mixture, whisking constantly, until all oil is incorporated and mixture is emulsified. (If mixture separates, stop adding oil and continue whisking until mixture comes together, then resume adding oil.) Whisk in garlic paste and season with salt and pepper. If aïoli is too thick, whisk in 1 or 2 drops of water. Chill, covered, until ready to use.
Cooks' notes:
• The egg yolk in this recipe is not cooked, which may be of concern if there is a problem with salmonella in your area.
• Aïoli can be chilled up to 2 days.
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THE DORQUES BY UNDERGROUND HK
Live Review from Underground 67:
All the way from the Philippines, there is no reason I shouldn’t go see them for more than once. One may find it unfair to have me reviewing them as I’ve seen them thrice, meaning the whole HK tour, by the time I’m writing this. I’ll talk about them music-wise (Calvin would be disappointed for not being able to read about Nina the keyboardist). Continuing the “good weather with plenty of sunshine” style of Wondergarl despite the gloomy weather in the week, the Dorques had a big number of people crowding up way before they arrived - it was worth a wait when you are curious about a Filipino band singing in French or Japanese. With dancing beats, catchy guitar riffs, walking basslines and easy-listening melodies perfecting the lineup, the songs were all good sing-alongs, at least I could catch up the French lines “Je suis desolee”. “Supercool” is my favourite: when Joffy sang the word “supercool” repeatedly like “parkour, parkour”, which means “free-running” in French, it made me wonder if their inspirations are as free as that. I believe I don’t have to question this. Applause was non-stoppable, especially when Nina spoke Japanese in the monologue in “Murasaki Blues” (she explained to me she learnt it from Japanese animes like Sailor Moon), and the audience shouted for an encore. Do you remember when we have ever heard of people asking for encores in Underground gigs? If I’m not wrong, these honoured guests made the franchise. To me, it’s not a good practice to associate bands with another, but I would recommend the following band for further listening: The Little Ones from the US. Erik Piece
Reply
THE DORQUES BY PAOLO CRUZ
By Paolo Cruz
Listening to The Dorques is a bit like staring into a kaleidescope. No, scratch that -- it's more like riding a shopping cart at warp speed through an empty hypermarket. It's a mess of colors and sensations, whizzing by you. It's a little disorienting, but in a good way. You just know there's a method to all this insanity, but you're too caught up to figure it out, really. You're surrounded by a veritable marketplace of audio pleasures, from all over the world. One moment it's spoken word in Nihonggo, before giving way to a manic indie rock hook. By the next song, it may be a country-tinged boogie, or dirty French pop.
The key difference is that you'd never feel alone with this bunch. Joffy Cruz is the de facto ringmaster, a sven gali, frontman, guitar hero, and rodeo clown, all wrapped up in a lanky six-foot-plus frame. His song-writing is the glue holding it all together. Arnel Fabiana radiates effortless cool, his funky bass lines providing a solid bottom end. Tani Santos brings his "New New Wave" pedigree to the band, armed with a recent history of twinning synth-driven punk with organic guitar work. Nina Beltran turns on the charm, tinkling away at the keyboard with reckless abandon, even as she coos in Japanese over the electronic melodies. And did I mention that she's a dead ringer for Maggie Gyllenhaal, if she were a perky chinita?
It's no wonder they've gained such a dedicated following. Of course, tireless gigging helps. So does a healthy online buzz, via websites like MySpace, Multiply, AMP by Channel [V], Odyssey Live!, and the Nokia Independent Artists Club.
Well, then... are you ready for a Dorquegasm yet?
Reply
DORQUES???
According to WIKIPEDIA.ORG - "The Dorque: The Dorque is a quasi-official member of the hall student government. His function is to hide the Thing somewhere on the premises of the hall and post a clue each week to its location. If the Thing is found before the end of the semester, the Dorque is obligated to provide the hall with a keg of beer. [In the 1980s the Dorque was required to provide a case of whiskey.] The Dorque is also responsible for signing the hall up for intramural sports. The Dorque for the new semester is chosen at the semester-ending banquet by the current Dorque."
Thanks for visiting our site! This is where we're keeping all our Dorquey stuff from now on, so come back whenever you guys want to see what's new with us. Feel free to post a reply if you see something you like, or just want to get in touch, or have a violent reaction, or have an idea on how to change the world order, or to show us a new dance move, or just to show us how dorky we really are. As Bel Biv DeVoe once said, "Our music is mentally smoothed out on the R & B tip with a pop appeal to it." So check out our new posts for music, gigs and other dorquey stuff! PLS CONTACT CHUCKIE B for any bookings @ - 0910 22 88 000
Top 5 facts:
1) we are over two years old 2) we are currently recording an album 3) we have been through 5 personnel changes 4) we considered Cuntwagon as a band name 5) we have a CD for sale now for only a hundred pesos. Enjoy the tunes. Watch out for our upcoming album.
Aioli Recipe
2 garlic cloves 1 large egg yolk 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons vegetable oil preparation
Mince and mash garlic to a paste with a pinch of salt using a large heavy knife. Whisk together yolk, lemon juice, and mustard in a bowl. Combine oils and add, a few drops at a time, to yolk mixture, whisking constantly, until all oil is incorporated and mixture is emulsified. (If mixture separates, stop adding oil and continue whisking until mixture comes together, then resume adding oil.) Whisk in garlic paste and season with salt and pepper. If aïoli is too thick, whisk in 1 or 2 drops of water. Chill, covered, until ready to use.
Cooks' notes: • The egg yolk in this recipe is not cooked, which may be of concern if there is a problem with salmonella in your area. • Aïoli can be chilled up to 2 days.
Reply