John Sayles at Studio H

Hit Productions’ Studio H recently played host to the soundtrack recording session of Amigo, celebrated indie film writer/director John Sayles’ latest period film about the US occupation of the Philippines. The soundtrack, including covers of ‘La Marcha de Cadiz’ and ‘Hot Time in the Old Town Tonight’, was interpreted by acclaimed local musicians Junjun Regalado, Jeck Cenizosa, Sammy Asuncion, and Richie Gonzaga. Mason Daring, Sayles longtime collaborator, composed the music score.

Amigo is Sayles’ 10th film, and was nominated in the Toronto International Film Festival. It stars local indie darlings Joel Torre, Rio Locsin and Bembol Roco, as well a a foreign cast that includes Garett Dillahunt and Chris Cooper. Sayles is best known for helming the popular Western mystery/drama ‘Lone Star’, and for penning B-movie classics ‘Piranha’ and ‘The Howling’.

With the musicians L-R:Junjun Regalado, Jeck Cenizosa, director John Sayles, Richie Gonzaga, Studio H Engineer KC Caballero, Jun de la Paret, assistant engineer Mark Villar, and composer Mason Daring.

Sammy Asuncion lays down a hegalong track

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