After Rico Blanco’s departure fro Rivermaya, many people doubt if they can still live up to the expectations as “Banda ng Bayan”
Last October, they acquired Jason Fernandez, an 18-year old probinsiyano, to do the vocals and guitars.
And now, Rivermaya has come back in the local music mainstream, with the release of their album Buhay.
One of its tracks is Sugal ng Kapalaran, which I admit is one of my favorite OPM songs of all time.
“…Paano kung hindi na makamit ang pangarap na minsan ay
Nahawakan na?
Paano maibabalik ang pangarap?
Meron pa nga bang pag-asa…?
“…Bakit ba bihira matuloy ang panaginip kapag ikaw ay nagising na?
Paano kung hindi na magising sa umaga?
Dito ba mas liligaya?”
The song is simply stunning which shows the band’s class despite continuous revamp on their members . It further establishes them as one of the local music’s cornerstones. Establishing them as one of the greatest in music industry, not just cute guys on the block.
After all, Rivermaya is still breathing life.
