Interview with Ryan of Apple Orchard

Apple Orchard is originally based in Manila, Philippines but now in California. The band consists of brothers Ryan and Dale Marquez. They also played together in Dorian of Juniper Bells, which we also included in our compilation. They also have other bands, Ryan on Sodajerk and Carnival Park, while Dale on Sonnet LVIII and Soft Pillow Kisses. The Marquez brothers are talented musicians, created their tunes in their bedroom, with pop songs of love, love letters and summertime.

I met Ryan few years ago in Myspace, and gave me a mix cd together with a copy of their Apple Orchard album. I’ve been keeping in touch with him once a while, but I actually missed a couple of gigs when they came back here in the Philippines. Errr. My sched was pretty tied up at the time.

Here’s a short interview so we can get to know him up close and personal. Hehe.

S: How are you?

Ryan: I'm doing good. Tired most of the time though :-)

S: What are 5 records that had been influencing you until now?

Ryan: That's tough..here's what I came up with:
1. Bandwagonesque by Teenage Fanclub
2. For Keeps by The Field Mice
3. Life Goes On by BMX Bandits
4. Pet Sounds by The Beach Boys
5. Laurel by Brighter

S: What made you decide to get into music?

Ryan: I was 15 years old, I got into The Beatles and figured out how to play their songs. But i think it was when I discovered Teenage Fanclub that changed my life...er...musically. It was the first time I felt I wanted to be in a band.

S: Whats something your friends tease u about?

Ryan: That I looked like someone famous.

S: Wohow. What would u say the bravest thing you’ve done in your entire life?

Ryan: I once pretended to be Batman..i thought that was brave!

S: Haha, Do you have any memorable embarrassing experience?:D

Ryan: During a field trip in College, got so wasted, barfed in a bus, smelled like shit for the entire trip back to Manila.

S: Awww, thats one heck of an experience. :D
Anyway, how about Apple Orchard's future releases?

Ryan: Oh yes, the Apple Orchard CD is almost done! 2 more months maybe?
Thanks Sheryl, I hope I amused you. hehe.

S: Thanks Kuya Ryan! i think Batman is cool. hehe ;)

Visit the band on their Website and Myspace.