INTRODUCTION
Scott’s Republic (formerly Scott’s Emulsion) is a four-piece instrumental band from the Philippines. It consists of 4 individuals with one goal – to spread happiness through their music. They are straight edge and they are not communists. The band's current line-up consists of Scott Silva (lead guitarist), Brandon Jimenez (drummer), Jeff Alvares (bassist), and Carlos Tatlonghari (rhythm guitarist). Scott's Republic has not ceased to make music since its formation around mid 2010.
HISTORY
Pre-Scott’s Republic Days (2009): Scott Silva left his boy band to pursue his dreams of creating his own music. He was supposed to have a solo career but he realized he needed other people to realize his dreams. An audition was held for his future band members.
Scott’s Emulsion (mid 2010 – late 2010): Scott’s band line-up was completed. The band consisted of Scott Silva on lead guitars, Brandon Jimenez on drums, Jeff Alvares on bass, and Carlos Tatlonghari on rhythm guitars. Something was missing though. They lacked a name. Carlos suggested “Scott’s Emulsion” (cod liver oil) after reading a book about the life works of Jose Rizal. It clicked with the whole band and so they became known as Scott’s Emulsion since then. The band then started recording 24 songs, which are mostly a minute long.
Last Two Songs (early 2011): Scott’s Emulsion recorded two more songs before going into a long hiatus.
Hiatus (mid 2011-late 2011): The band went on a long hiatus after recording 26 songs. Each member went on with their personal lives.
Scott’s Republic (early 2012-present): Scott’s Emulsion was changed to Scott’s Republic to avoid confusion with cod liver oil. They also designed their uniforms as a symbol of their unified vision, which is to spread happiness using their music.
Scott’s Emulsion (mid 2010 – late 2010): Scott’s band line-up was completed. The band consisted of Scott Silva on lead guitars, Brandon Jimenez on drums, Jeff Alvares on bass, and Carlos Tatlonghari on rhythm guitars. Something was missing though. They lacked a name. Carlos suggested “Scott’s Emulsion” (cod liver oil) after reading a book about the life works of Jose Rizal. It clicked with the whole band and so they became known as Scott’s Emulsion since then. The band then started recording 24 songs, which are mostly a minute long.
Last Two Songs (early 2011): Scott’s Emulsion recorded two more songs before going into a long hiatus.
Hiatus (mid 2011-late 2011): The band went on a long hiatus after recording 26 songs. Each member went on with their personal lives.
Scott’s Republic (early 2012-present): Scott’s Emulsion was changed to Scott’s Republic to avoid confusion with cod liver oil. They also designed their uniforms as a symbol of their unified vision, which is to spread happiness using their music.
MEMBERS
Scott Silva (Lead Guitar)
Scott Silva used to be in a pop boy band. He left after expressing his desire to create his own music. Initially, he was supposed to have a solo career but then he decided later on that he is better in a band setting. Scott had a vision of creating music for the fun of it and not for the money. Sure, he was doing well in his boy band but he felt like he was not prospering creatively because he was singing and dancing to other people’s songs. Scott never regrets taking that leap of faith and making a change in his life.
Brandon Christopher Jimenez (Drums)
Brandon Jimenez is the only openly gay member of Scott’s Republic. 99.9% of the people he meets are always surprised when they find out he’s gay because according to them, “he doesn’t look and act gay”. During his stint as a mixed martial arts fighter, he was known as “The Predator” and “Take-down” because of his vicious submission moves and take-downs. Brandon got his musical talent by accident after recovering from a brain hemorrhage from his 40th mixed martial arts fight. He can listen to a musical piece once and perfectly execute it on whatever instrument he gets his hands on. He’s now retired from fighting and is now making a living as a mixed martial arts instructor.
Jefferson "Jeff" Alvares (Bass Guitar)
Jeff Alvares is an eccentric elementary school teacher, who believes he is the incarnation of Son Goku from Dragonball. His students think he’s a funny clown and a cool role model while his co-teachers describe him as a weird man who’s a bad example for his students. Once, the school principal scolded Jeff for coming to school with his hair dyed blond. Jeff answered the principal “Don’t mess with me when I’m in my super Saiyan form” and then gave her a “kame-hame-ha”. He almost lost his job. Jeff may be a rebel sometimes but people love his positive aura and his sense of humor.
Carlos Tatlonghari Jr. (Rhythm Guitar)
Carlos Tatlonghari is a med school dropout and lived as a hikikomori for the past 2 years of his life. He never left his house for 2 years because he was shameful of being a dropout. His parents and older siblings are all doctors and his family describes him as a failure and the family’s own black sheep. Carlos turned to music and emotional poetry to escape the harsh expectations of people around him. For 2 years, he spent his time playing the guitar, writing emotional lyrics, talking to stray cats that sleep in his window, and growing a beard. Carlos may have an overbearing family but he has never thought of rebelling against them.
Scott Silva used to be in a pop boy band. He left after expressing his desire to create his own music. Initially, he was supposed to have a solo career but then he decided later on that he is better in a band setting. Scott had a vision of creating music for the fun of it and not for the money. Sure, he was doing well in his boy band but he felt like he was not prospering creatively because he was singing and dancing to other people’s songs. Scott never regrets taking that leap of faith and making a change in his life.
Brandon Christopher Jimenez (Drums)
Brandon Jimenez is the only openly gay member of Scott’s Republic. 99.9% of the people he meets are always surprised when they find out he’s gay because according to them, “he doesn’t look and act gay”. During his stint as a mixed martial arts fighter, he was known as “The Predator” and “Take-down” because of his vicious submission moves and take-downs. Brandon got his musical talent by accident after recovering from a brain hemorrhage from his 40th mixed martial arts fight. He can listen to a musical piece once and perfectly execute it on whatever instrument he gets his hands on. He’s now retired from fighting and is now making a living as a mixed martial arts instructor.
Jefferson "Jeff" Alvares (Bass Guitar)
Jeff Alvares is an eccentric elementary school teacher, who believes he is the incarnation of Son Goku from Dragonball. His students think he’s a funny clown and a cool role model while his co-teachers describe him as a weird man who’s a bad example for his students. Once, the school principal scolded Jeff for coming to school with his hair dyed blond. Jeff answered the principal “Don’t mess with me when I’m in my super Saiyan form” and then gave her a “kame-hame-ha”. He almost lost his job. Jeff may be a rebel sometimes but people love his positive aura and his sense of humor.
Carlos Tatlonghari Jr. (Rhythm Guitar)
Carlos Tatlonghari is a med school dropout and lived as a hikikomori for the past 2 years of his life. He never left his house for 2 years because he was shameful of being a dropout. His parents and older siblings are all doctors and his family describes him as a failure and the family’s own black sheep. Carlos turned to music and emotional poetry to escape the harsh expectations of people around him. For 2 years, he spent his time playing the guitar, writing emotional lyrics, talking to stray cats that sleep in his window, and growing a beard. Carlos may have an overbearing family but he has never thought of rebelling against them.
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