6cyclemind (sometimes spelled as Six Cycle Mind, 6 Cycle Mind, 6CycleMind or 6Cyclemind) is a Filipino rock band composed of Tito Fortunato "Tutti" Caringal II on vocals, Ryan "Rye" Sarmiento on rhythm and lead guitars and backing vocals, Roberto "Bob" Cañamo on bass guitar and backing vocals, Herbert Hernandez on lead guitars, Vic Aquino on drums and behind-the-scene 6th member/songwriter/manager, Darwin Hernandez.

6cyclemind
OriginMetro Manila, Philippines
Genres
Years active2001–present
Labels
MembersTutti Caringal
Rye Sarmiento
Bob Cañamo
Herbert Hernandez
Vic Aquino
Past membersGilbert Magat
Chuck Isidro
Ney Dimaculangan

The band's music is a fusion of alternative and pop music. The band gained a mainstream exposure in the early 2000s and was a prominent fixture of the Tunog Kalye era.

History edit

The group has released five studio albums under Sony Music Philippines: Permission to Shine (2003), Panorama (2005), Home (2007), Fiesta! Magsasaya Ang Lahat (2007), and Project: 6cyclemind (2009).

They previously performed for the Tanduay's "First Five", along with Rico Blanco (2009), Kamikazee, Chicosci, Sandwich and Bamboo (2010).

The band was the endorser of Suzuki for two consecutive years after 2010. Through the Suzuki Invasion tour, they performed their hits in different parts of the country in those years.[when?]

In 2011, lead vocalist Ney Dimaculangan went on hiatus to pursue other musical endeavors but eventually pursued a solo career and later fronted his namesake band citing "burnout" as the primary reason. Drummer Tutti Caringal replaced him as the lead vocalist.[1]

In 2015, lead vocalist Tutti Caringal, who won as councilor in the 2013 elections in Cabuyao, Laguna, temporarily went on hiatus due to his candidacy as a candidate for the 2016 elections. He won the said elections and won again in the 2019 elections. He remains active in both his political and band duties. Caringal came from a military family.

Lead guitarist Herbert Hernandez went on to become an award-winning Advertising Executive and Creative Director. He co-founded the agency GIGIL.[2]

Name origin edit

The name "6cyclemind" comes from the five members plus their manager, Darwin Hernandez of Soupstar Entertainment. Collectively, they all contribute to composing, arranging, and brainstorming, which is a continuous cycle in their creation of music, hence 6cyclemind.

Carlos "Chuck" Isidro was the former lead guitarist for Afterimage. When Afterimage disbanded, Isidro worked in the recording company. During his stay, he signed up a group managed by Darwin Hernandez where he met Ryan "Rye" Sarmiento, Roberto "Bob" Cañamo, Gilbert "Gibbz" Magat and Rhoneil "Ney" Dimaculangan. Isidro and Hernandez agreed to form a band with them, which became 6cyclemind. In 2005, Gilbert Magat was replaced by Tutti Caringal of the band Protein Shake.

Band members edit

Current members edit

  • Tutti Caringal – lead vocals (2011–present); formerly drums and backing vocals (2005–2011)
  • Rye Sarmiento – rhythm and lead guitar,[3] backing vocals (2001–present)
  • Bob Cañamo – bass guitar (2001–present); backing vocals (2011–present)
  • Herbert Hernandez – lead guitar (2010–present)[3][4][5]
  • Vic Aquino – drums (2011–present)[3]

Touring Members edit

  • Japs Paul Bongat - keyboards, piano, backing vocals (2023-present)

Touring substitutes edit

  • Berns Cuevas – rhythm and lead guitar, bass guitar, backing vocals
  • Raffy Bonifacio – drums

Early members edit

  • Gilbert Magat – drums (2001–2005; currently performing as drummer/songwriter for Bandang Skwalado)
  • Chuck Isidro – lead guitar (2001–2010)
  • Ney Dimaculangan – lead vocals (2001–2011; currently performing as vocalist of his namesake band)[6]

Discography edit

Studio albums edit

Album Singles Year Label
Permission to Shine "Biglaan", "Paba", "Sige", "Nalilito", "Wait or Go" 2003 Sony Music Philippines
Panorama "Sandalan", "I", "Trip", "Umaasa" 2005
Home "Prinsesa", "Upside Down", "Dinamayan" 2007
Fiesta: Magsasaya Ang Lahat "Magsasaya", "Aaminin", "Gusto Na Kita", "Saludo"
Project: 6cyclemind "Walang Iwanan, "Kasalanan" (feat. Gloc 9 and Wendell Garcia of Pupil), "Kung Wala Na Nga" (feat. Yeng Constantino and Kean Cipriano of Callalily) 2009
Good by Sunday "Basta Ako", "Pangako", "Good by Sunday" 2012 Soupstar Music / Universal Records

Compilation albums edit

  • Ultraelectromagneticjam!: The Music Of The Eraserheads (Sony Music, 2005)
  • The Best Of Manila Sound: Hopia Mani Popcorn (Viva Records, 2006)
  • Gusto Ko Ng Rock (Sony Music, 2009)
  • Tambayan 101.9 (Star Music, 2009)
  • Sakto Sa Pasko (Sony Music, 2009)
  • The Reunion Soundtrack (Star Music, 2012)

Soundtracks edit

  • When I Met U: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (Sony Music, 2009)
  • BFGF: Music From Original TV Soundtrack (Sony Music, 2010)
  • Smart (Saludo, 2010)

Awards and nominations edit

Year Award Giving Body Category Nominated Work Results


2004 AWIT Awards Best Rock Recording "Pa Ba" Nominated
2004 AWIT Awards Best Performance by a New Group Recording Artists "Biglaan" Nominated


2006 NU Rock Awards Best Album Packaging John Ed de Vera for "Panorama" Nominated[7]
2007 MYX Music Awards Favorite Group Nominated[8]
Favorite Collaboration "Umaasa" Nominated[8]
2008 MYX Music Awards Favorite Song "Magsasaya" Nominated[9]
Favorite Artist Nominated[9]
Favorite Group Nominated[9]

References edit

  1. ^ "The world spins anew for 6cyclemind". Inquirer Lifestyle. 29 June 2012. Retrieved 4 May 2020.
  2. ^ "ADC Annual Awards - Archive of Past Winners | The One ClubHerbert Hernandez | Gigil". www.oneclub.org. Retrieved 2022-10-10.
  3. ^ a b c Parungao, Regina Mae (6 August 2018). "Adapting to change". entertainment.mb.com.ph. Retrieved 4 May 2020.
  4. ^ Staff Writer (2022-10-10). "Advertising Creative Director & Filipino Rockstar Herbert Hernandez Thanks God for His Gifts -". International Daily Finance. Retrieved 2022-10-10.
  5. ^ Hernandez, Herbert (2022-02-09), Redefining X: Virality, retrieved 2022-10-10
  6. ^ Policarpio, Allan (27 August 2019). "After leaving 6Cyclemind, Ney Dimaculangan not out to change his distinctive singing and songwriting styles". entertainment.inquirer.net. Retrieved 4 May 2020.
  7. ^ Gil, Baby A. (November 24, 2006). "NU 107 Rock Awards nominees". PhilStar.com. Retrieved November 28, 2018.
  8. ^ a b Baby A. Gil (February 5, 2007). "A MYX Magna for Apo nominees". PhilStar. Retrieved September 16, 2020.
  9. ^ a b c Jocelyn Dimaculangan (February 18, 2008). "Third MYX Music Awards to be held on March 26". PEP.ph. Retrieved September 26, 2020.