Performance Art by Mark Villanueva

Mark Villanueva, as a freelance violinist, plays for his band, Project Ganymede and is always being invited to play for various art exhibits and arts and music festivals, and also performs at weddings and for cause-worthy projects.

His band, Project Ganymede's music, is a heady fusion of traditional, classical, organic, electronic, ambient, ethnic, and ethereal elements. The convergence of light and darkness, creating a distinct sound that represents genres across time and space. The group is a powerful assemblage of artists in their own fields; with poet, mentor, and performance artist Yanna Verbo Acosta standing as the fiery frontwoman. Their major influences are Sarah Brightman, Anggun, Ojos de Brujo, Delerium, and Enigma, among others-resonate in their own materials. Indeed, a global musical brew certified to take the audience to a higher plane.

Updated members:
Yanna Verbo Acosta-vocals, chants, violin, devil's chimes
Mark Villanueva-lead violin
Sherwin Simon-guitar
Brian Mendoza-bass
Pepoy Songco-drums
Blend:er-electronica, synths
Cycocis-electronica, synths, programmers
David Esteban-lead percusssionists

Guest Artists:
Noli Aurillo
Paul Zialcita
Engkanto

Past performances:

Project Ganymede Live Earth Hour 2010 at the Ayala Museum
Backdoor Ventures Arts and Music Festival-Megatrade Hall
2008 Urian Awards, October 2008, CCP
Fete de la Musique, June 2008, World Music Stage, Mall of Asia
Artists Fair Pilipinas Year 3-Eastwood
3rd Backdoor Ventures Arts and Music Festival,August 2007, Megatrade Hall
Chromatext Reloaded-2007, CCP

Venues:

Mag:net Bonifacio High Street
Mag:net Katipunan
Penguin Gallery Cafe
70's Bistro
Bar 42
Metropolitan Museum
Market!Market!
The Podium

Here is a video of Mark and the rest of Project Ganymede's performance of the song, Eden (originally by Hooverphonic) in Roam Magazine's Launch at Bonifacio High Street, The Fort.