Clementine (musician)
Filipino musician
Clem Castro (born 10 December 1976), also known by the mononym as Clementine, is a Filipino singer-songwriter and music producer who gained recognition with the band Orange and Lemons. After the band's break up in 2007, Clementine formed The Camerawalls and founded Lilystars Records, his own independent record label. He is also known for his solo project Dragonfly Collector, in which he released his solo debut album.
Early life and musical influences
Clementine was raised surrounded by 60s rock n’ roll and psychedelic music and from an early age took inspiration from The Beatles and later on post punk guitar groups like The Smiths. Clementine began playing his dad's guitar at the age of 10 and after several years of effort to emulate his influences he began songwriting and composing by ear.
Orange & Lemons
He founded Orange & Lemons in 1999 and, with a collection of juvenile materials, paved the way for independent recognition to mainstream success of the band. He is the chief songwriter, lead guitarist and the main creative force behind Orange & Lemons. He has produced albums that has reached the ears of foreign music enthusiasts in Japan, Germany, UK and US and has produced songs that has the touch of international appeal and sold gold and platinum records in the Philippines plus other numerous awards and commercial projects.
Each album showcases his evolution as a guitarist and songwriter, with what is considered his most groundbreaking and brooding work – Moonlane Gardens (2007) – resulted in a fray between bandmates, management, and label. A battle between creativity and commercialism ensues and after a few months concluded in the parting of ways.
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