ITAMBU Band of Rabaul 'Ia Encalin' 1989

This is the second release from the original ITAMBU which was a part-time band made up of lead guitarist John Warbat of Painim Wok and singer Leonard Kania of Kopex band.
This original ITAMBU recorded real Tolai Rock sounds at Pacific Gold Studios which was synonymous with Warbat's guitar works and Leno Tiriman's acoustic drums.After Pacific Gold Studios shut down,the Kania brothers released their Chm's version of Itambu which was basically dominated by keyboard and other computerized sounds.
This song "IaEncalin" is taken from this second ITAMBU album titled "Una Laun Damana".
Two musicians appearing on the album cover above (from left to right) are,John Warbat and Leonard Kania.
MUSICIANS:
JOHN WARBAT=Lead/Rhythm/Bass Guitars and Keyboard.
LEONARD KANIA=Lead vocals/Harmonies
TIVON LAKUA=Lead Guitar on "Amoi Tasol",Bass/Rhythm Guitars.
KAMIT MAMUA=Harmonies
WESLEY TIRIMAN=Drums.
LINO TIRIMAN=Drums
ENGINEER/PRODUCER=John Warbat.
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER=GREG C SEETO.
RECORDED-MAY/JUNE 1989, at PACIFIC GOLD STUDIOS 24 TRACK-RABAUL

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Still listening 2024

[@RobertAbraham-zz2cj]

still the best and best of all times,

[@trevorwaninara7570]

Grew up listening to Itambu Feat Leonard Kania, John Waals Warbat, plus drummers Lino Tiriman, Wesley Tiriman, Tivon Lakua, Late Kamit Mamua. Still have the original PGS Tape.

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This is awesome! I'm lost for words. This song used to be my favorite. 2020 and it's still my number!

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Number yah..bringing back my childhood memos...worry yah

[@michaelmorong4435]

The best Tolai vocals, swe swe! IaEncalin ra inip!

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Someone tried to do a computerized remix and really spoilt this great song by talented musicians. PGS still the best!

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Can I get the link?