Gabba has just reimagined his latest single “Pockets” in more ways than one through a brand new EP. Entitled Pockets (Perspectives), this new collection of tracks from the Filipino math rock virtuoso features six different versions of “Pockets,” recorded in the past few months since the release of the single last August 2024 and posted on his social media.
“What started as ideas for social media turned into a process so fun that I kept working on them, eventually turning them into full tracks,” reveals Gabba in a post announcing the release of the EP.
The first of these six new versions is “Pockets (by the shore), which Gabba noted last September 4, 2024 was “influenced by the peaceful atmosphere of the beach.” The next one is “Pockets (nylon rework) — a version of the track recorded on a nylon string acoustic guitar from Harmony Guitars. “The goal was to recreate all the elements in the song using only this guitar, a microphone, and some post-production effects,” revealed Gabba in a video of the remix posted last September 25, 2024. “I’m really happy with how it turned out, and I hope you enjoy this version of ‘Pockets’!”
After this is “Pockets (live),” which is a live recording of the track Gabba recorded with his backing band, composed of Patrick Roxas on guitar, Dan Calingasan on bass, and Dave Calingasan on drums. In post announcing the version’s release last November 10, 2024, Gabba revealed that this was the first time “Pockets” was played “outside the rehearsal studio.” “It was thrilling to see what I envisioned for the live version come to life!”
Following this is “Pockets (in a coffee shop),” recorded by Gabba at foam coffee in Baguio City. According to a post made last October 6, 2024, this version was inspired by Gabba’s “love for cafes — [his] favorite place to reflect, think of new ideas, or simply enjoy some quiet time.” This version is followed by a remix by Corey Mastrangelo of New Jersey band Vasudeva, before the last version, entitled “Pockets (horizon cut)” rounds off the EP.
“Pockets” served as Gabba’s follow-up to his widely acclaimed debut album Recollections, released last July 26, 2023. It features the tracks “Coastline,” “Puzzle,” “Zoomies,” “Overcurrent,” and more.
Gabba most recently performed at the first ever ASIYA Fest last October 2024, where he shared the stage with BINI, juan karlos, Reese Lansangan, UDD, Ysanygo, Zild, and more, as well as such international artists as Hyukoh (Korea) and Sunset Rollercoaster (Taiwan), Balming Tiger (Korea), Imase (Japan), Numcha (Thailand), and more.
Listen to the six new versions of Gabba’s “Pockets” below: