hehehehe, basta ang key sa battle of the bands, know the judges and know which song they like most.
if the judges are:
1. baranggay officials - pinoy rock, pogi rock, mga in-demand na kanta.
2. sk officials - usually mga tipong pang-masa na kanta.
3. city officials (mayors, etc.) - oldies
4. not-so-popular-musician - alamin mo lang anong genre ang gusto nya.
5. band competition champions - alamin mo anong kanta ang ginamit nila to win that competition.
6. organizers - kung kilala mo sila, panalo ka na.
7. conservatory of music people - the art of doing those "solos" doesnt work.
ewan ko basta bihira ang nananalo sa battle of the bands na heavy ang tinutugtog, been there, di ba pareng vinz? hehehehe, parang sa battle of the bands ata tayo nagkakilala di ba? sa lingunan tama ba ko? i miss those days, hehehehe. frustrating sumali ng battle ngayon, tumatagal yung mga kanta kaka-solo eh, the most unforgettable for me is... yung battle sa may 10th avenue, halos lahat ata ng banda bawat members may solo solo pa, inabot na ng 4am di pa tapos, yung stage eh yung likod ng dropside na truck, i think that was 5 years ago.
eto pa pala additional tip, keys to getting those individual awards:
1. best guitarist, if you have an extra guitar (you may also use your existing guitar), try using lighter fluid to burn your guitar in the middle of your solo.
2. best bassist, do a lot of tappings, tumabi kayo sa gitarista habang nagsosolo sya.
3. best drummer, do the "donati" solo, most drummers knows this, do a lot of stick twirls, don't just sit, stand up, and take a bow after your solo, this nails the best drummer award.
4. best vocalist, hit high notes, interact with the audience, especially the posers (they are your "best friends" because they slam kahit na cueshe or hale songs ang tinutugtog nyo)
*if you happen to have a wireless system on your guitar/bass, use it, wander around the area, if the judges are not professionals, this would be a very BIG plus.
i miss those battle of the bands way back 1996, judges dont care what song you're playing, if its good, then you win, and no LOOOOOOONG individual solos. hindi kagaya ngayon. tsk tsk tsk.