Up Dharma Down (internationally recognized as UDD) is widely hailed as one of the most critically acclaimed, influential, and beloved indie rock, synthpop, and neo-soul bands in Philippine music history, formed in Manila in 2004 by lead vocalist/keyboardist Armi Millare alongside guitarist Carlos Tañada, bassist Paul Yap, and drummer Ean Mayor.
Their seminal discography, including landmark albums 'Fragmented' (2006), 'Bipolar' (2008), and 'Capacities' (2012), spawned legendary cultural anthems including 'Tadhana' (one of the most streamed and beloved OPM songs of all time), 'Oo', 'Indak', 'Sana', 'Unti-Unti', and 'Sigurado'. Millare's breathtaking, smoky jazz-soul vocal delivery paired with Tañada's lush 80s chorus-drenched guitar lines and Yap's melodic synth basslines redefined modern Filipino alternative music.
UDD has performed internationally across the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia, opening for global acts like Red Hot Chili Peppers, The xx, and Incubus while winning numerous Awit Awards.
For guitarists and keyboardists worldwide, 'Tadhana' (with its iconic opening acoustic/electric guitar riff in E major) and 'Oo' feature some of the most beautiful jazz-influenced chord voicings and emotive changes in modern Asian music, making their chords and tabs an absolute essential for every guitarist.
Up Dharma Down (internationally recognized as UDD) is widely hailed as one of the most critically acclaimed, influential, and beloved indie rock, synthpop, and neo-soul bands in Philippine music history, formed in Manila in 2004 by lead vocalist/keyboardist Armi Millare alongside guitarist Carlos Tañada, bassist Paul Yap, and drummer Ean Mayor.
Their seminal discography, including landmark albums 'Fragmented' (2006), 'Bipolar' (2008), and 'Capacities' (2012), spawned legendary cultural anthems including 'Tadhana' (one of the most streamed and beloved OPM songs of all time), 'Oo', 'Indak', 'Sana', 'Unti-Unti', and 'Sigurado'. Millare's breathtaking, smoky jazz-soul vocal delivery paired with Tañada's lush 80s chorus-drenched guitar lines and Yap's melodic synth basslines redefined modern Filipino alternative music.
UDD has performed internationally across the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia, opening for global acts like Red Hot Chili Peppers, The xx, and Incubus while winning numerous Awit Awards.
For guitarists and keyboardists worldwide, 'Tadhana' (with its iconic opening acoustic/electric guitar riff in E major) and 'Oo' feature some of the most beautiful jazz-influenced chord voicings and emotive changes in modern Asian music, making their chords and tabs an absolute essential for every guitarist.
