INFORMATION

DOB: October 5, 1982

Aliases: Moon Fear Moon, 0belisc, Hallowed States, Mu Arae Transmission

Released: QED Records (PH), En:peg:digital (USA), High Grade Media (USA), Bivouac Recording (CN)

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ARTIST PROFILE

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A composer living in a state of self-imposed semi-exile, “John” has performed live and released music (via QED Records [PH], Enpegdigital [USA], High Grade Media [USA], and most recently, Bivouac Recording [CN]) since 2001. His work consists of electronic computer music ranging from lively, melodic IDM tracks (Moon Fear Moon) to dark and image-conjuring Ambient and Drone soundscapes (0belisc). His music has been featured in films by Christopher Gozum, HF Yambao, Whammy Alcazaren, and Erik Matti.

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Although live appearances have been declined, he continues to write music in relative isolation.

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WORKS

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Following is a list of recent music-related projects:

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• 2021: Released album on legendary German record label Mille Plateaux

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Album Name: Intrusive Genomes
Artist: 0belisc

Composed By: Juan Miguel Sobrepeña

Recorded: Baguio City, Benguet, The Philippines

Printed: Frankfurt, Germany

Producer: Achim Szepanski

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• 2020: Scored local indie film "Midnight In A Perfect World" 

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**BEST MUSICAL SCORE AWARD [PINOY REBYU AWARDS]

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Starring:

Jasmine Curtis-Smith
Glaiza de Castro

Anthony Falcon

Dino Pastrano

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Music and score by Malek Lopez, Erwin Romulo, and Juan Miguel Sobrepeña

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Produced by Quark Henares

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Directed by Dodo Dayao

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• 2019: Included in Bivouac Recordings (Shanghai, CN) "Bivouac Live Manila" recording and release

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Featuring:
Juan Miguel Sobrepeña

Arvin Nogueras

Maia Reyes

Malek Lopez

Jon Romero

Pow Martinez

Fred Sandoval

Tusa Montes

Harold Santos

Julia Yabes

Nelson Mon Santos

Jacques Dufourt

Jaime Dela Cruz

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Produced By: Terence Lloren & Arvin Nogueras

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• 2018: Scored local indie film “Fisting” aka “Never Tear Us Apart”

**BEST MUSIC AWARD [CINEMA ONE ORIGINALS]

**BEST MUSICAL SCORE AWARD [FAMAS AWARDS]

Starring:

Ricky Davao

Meryll Soriano

Jasmine Curtis-Smith

Music and score by Malek Lopez, Erwin Romulo, and Juan Miguel Sobrepeña

Produced by Ronald Arguelles

Directed by Whammy Alcazaren

• 2018: Key musical contributions to movie score - “Buybust”

Starring:

Brandon Vera

Anne Curtis

Victor Neri

Arjo Atayde

Music and Score by Malek Lopez & Erwin Romulo

Produced by Vincent Del Rosario, Veronique Del Rosario, and Erik Matti

Directed by Erik Matti

• 2018: Art Fair Philippines 2018 - Everyday Impunity booth - “Ang Mga Walang Pangalan”

Photos by Carlo Gabuco

Music by Juan Miguel Sobrepeña

Lighting and Set Design by Lyle Sacris

Sound by Mark Laccay

Curated by Erwin Romulo

• 2017: Played in Larmhouse I in Kwun Tong, Hong Kong

Artists:
0belisc (Juan Miguel Sobrepeña, PH)

Daniel Kiva (HK)

Ring Chan & Heroses (HK)

Eddie Hui & 9ulder (HK)

Chun Li (HK)

• 2017: Released album with High Grade Media

Album Name: Edikt

Artist: 0belisc

Composed by: Juan Miguel Sobrepeña

Recorded: Baguio City, Benguet, The Philippines

Printed: Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Producer: Chris Amell

• 2017: Joined Composite Noise(s) soundscape project and cultural exchange

Artists:

Juan Miguel Sobrepeña (PH)

Arvin Nogueras (PH)

Erick Calilan (PH)

Dennis Wong (HK)

Eric Chan (HK)

Chau Kin-Wai (HK)

Alex Abalos (USA)

Curated by Dayang Yraola and Arvin Nogueras

Location: Post Gallery, Cubao Expo, Metro Manila

• 2016: Scored local indie film “Best Partee Ever”

Starring:

JC De Vera

Mercedes Cabral

Jordan Herrera

Music and Score by Moon Fear Moon (Juan Miguel Sobrepeña)

Produced by Loreto Larry Castillo

Directed by Howard “HF” Yambao

• 2014: Scored international indie short film “Ignorenatus Alius”

Starring:

Dorit Oitzinger

Vitus Weiser

Erin Lucey

Music and score by Juan Miguel Sobrepeña

Produced by Barbara, Stefano, & Ivo Bricoli, Bob & Cindy Saypol, Christine & Eric Kovac, Kristen Livshin, and Eli Samuel

Directed by Alessandro Bricoli

• 2012: Scored local indie film “Colossal”

Starring:
Acey Aguilar

Mercedes Cabral

Lav Diaz

Music by Moon Fear Moon (Juan Miguel Sobrepeña)

Produced by Jonathan Alandy and Paolo Alcazaren

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Directed by Whammy Alcazaren

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LINKS

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1. ABS-CBN Push Showbiz Hub lists winners from Cinema One Originals Awards

2. Town and Country article about “Ang Mga Walang Pangalan” exhibit during Art Fair 2018

3. Philippine Tatler article about the best booths at the Art Fair 2018

4. Philippine Inquirer article about “Ang Mga Walang Pangalan” exhibit at Art Fair 2018 

5. Vimeo upload of American indie short film “Alius Ignorenatus” 

6. Cinemalaya information archive of “Best Partee Ever”

7. IMDB information about local indie film “Colossal” 

8. Information about “Composite Noises” held at Cubao Expo 

9. Facebook Event page for “Larmhaus I” in Hong Kong 

10. Discogs.com information about 0belisc's release “Edikt”