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| Rivermaya | |
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 Rivermaya in 2011 (From left to right : Peralta, David, Elgar, & Escueta) |
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Manila, Philippines |
| Genres | OPM / Pinoy rock Alternative rock Pop rock |
| Years active | 1994 – present |
| Labels | Independent (present) BMG Viva Warner Music Revolver |
| Associated acts | Xaga, Bazurak, Bamboo, Slapshock, Kapatid, TriAxis, Daydream Cycle, Mr. Crayon, 7 Foot Junior, Overtone, Julianne Tarroja, Salamin, Jolina Magdangal, Fidela, Vinci Montaner, Paolo Valenciano |
| Website | www.rivermaya.ph |
| Members | |
| Mark Escueta Mike Elgar Ryan Peralta Norby David Japs Sergio |
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| Past members | |
| Rico Blanco Bamboo Mañalac Nathan Azarcon Perfecto de Castro Kakoy Legaspi Jayson Fernandez |
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Rivermaya is one of the most influential, critically acclaimed and significant Filipino rock bands in the Philippines. Formed in 1994, they are one of the several bands who spearheaded the 90s Philippine alternative rock explosion. Rivermaya is composed of Mark Escueta, Mike Elgar, Japs Sergio, Ryan Peralta and Norby David. They are the fourteenth biggest-selling artists in the Philippines.[1]
Background [link]
Formation and early years (1993) [link]
The first line-up consisted of Jesse Gonzales on vocals, Kenneth Ilagan on guitars, Nathan Azarcon on bass guitar, Rome Velayo on drums, and Rico Blanco on keyboards and backing vocals. They were managed by Lizza Nakpil and director Chito Roño who had the intention of molding the group into a rock show band. The band was then called Xaga.
Classic line-up and mainstream success (1994–1998) [link]
In the process of grueling practice sessions, Ilagan was replaced with Perfecto "Perf" de Castro; Azarcon's childhood friend, Mark Escueta, to replace Velayo, as well as former classmate Francisco "Bamboo" Mañalac to replace Gonzales. With Bamboo as frontman, the band members themselves decided to disband Xaga and form the band Rivermaya. They started putting together original songs like "Ulan" [Rain], "214", and "Awit ng Kabataan" [Song of the Youth] (mostly composed by Rico Blanco) in demo form for prospective recording companies.
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By November 1994, the band had released its first album, the self-titled Rivermaya, and its first single, "Ulan"; followed by "214". Critically praised for its fresh, excitingly new pop/rock sound, the album went on to become one of the best acts in the 1990s.
Citing artistic differences, Perf de Castro was adamant in leaving the group and founded his own band, Triaxis.
The band's second album Trip, followed with the singles "Kisapmata" [Blink of an Eye], "Himala" [Miracle], and "Panahon Na Naman" [It's Time Once Again]. Whilce Portacio, creator of the X-Men's "Bishop" and co-founder of Image Comics, designed the album art for Trip.
In 1997, the band released its third album, Atomic Bomb, with the single "Hinahanap-hanap Kita" [Always Searching For You]. The album gained positive responses from listeners and received heavy airplay from radio stations. During this period, Rivermaya also released the Rivermaya Remixed album, put together with the help of DJ Toti Dalmacion of Groove Nation.
Departure of Bamboo Mañalac and second evolution of line-up (1998–2004) [link]
The band then embarked on a US and Canada tour. It was also at this time that Bamboo Mañalac decided to stay in the U.S. (He eventually went on to form his own band, Bamboo in 2003).
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Rivermaya decided to forge on, with Rico Blanco taking on lead vocals and released their fourth album, It's Not Easy Being Green containing the singles "Nerbyoso" [Nervous], "Shattered Like", and "Rodeo".
The band released its fifth studio album, aptly called Free, entirely for free on the Internet as well as on CDs distributed at their gigs. Free went on to be named "Best Album of 2000" at the NU Rock Awards.
Nathan Azarcon departed from the group signaling a new lineup change. Completing the lineup were new guitarists, Victor "Kakoy" Legaspi (from blues band Mr. Crayon) and Mike Elgar (from 7 Foot Junior) as well as Japs Sergio (from Daydream Cycle) on bass guitar.
Together, this lineup released Tuloy ang Ligaya ['The Fun Continues'], preceded by the EP "Alab ng Puso" [Fire of the Heart], featuring a remix by Raimund Marasigan's Squid 9.
The band released the albums Tuloy ang Ligaya and Between the Stars and the Waves, producing the singles "Umaaraw, Umuulan" [Sometimes It Shines, Sometimes It Rains], "Wag Na Init Ulo, Baby" [Don't Be Mad, Baby], "A Love to Share", "Balisong" [Butterfly Knife], "Sunday Driving", "Table for Two", "241 (My Favorite Song)", and "Atat" [Eager].
Legaspi resigned in 2004.
International success (2004–2007) [link]
The band found a variety of partners who commissioned such works as "Liwanag sa Dilim" [Light In The Dark], "Posible" [Possible] (Southeast Asian Games' Athletes Anthem) and "You'll Be Safe Here".
"You'll Be Safe Here", originally created as the theme for the ABS-CBN TV series Spirits (directed by Rivermaya co-manager Chito S. Rono) would be the song to take Rivermaya outside the country. Released as an EP by Warner Music Philippines, it also became the song that MTV Asia selected for performance at the 2006 Asia Awards. Kelly Rowland of Destiny’s Child introduced the group, and they were backed up by Thailand’s Royal Symphony Orchestra during live performance. It was the first time that a Filipino band was invited to perform in the said event.
An album of compiled works, titled "You'll Be Safe Here", is distributed in Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
Rivermaya embarked on a series of Asian tours, including at Thailand's Pattaya Music Fest (2008, 2009) as well as Singapore's Mosaic Festival (run by The Esplanade); and Bangkok's Fat Fest as well as in Indonesia's MTV Staying Alive show.
In the Philippines, the Rivermaya Greatest Hits 2006 album on Viva Records was followed by an album dedicated to its music heroes: Isang Ugat, Isang Dugo ['One Root, One Blood'].
At the end of March 2007, Rivermaya scored again another first for the Philippines as their videos, "You'll Be Safe Here" and the recent video remake "Balisong" were chosen as the first Asian artists to have full-length music videos featured on the Star World Channel.
In 2008–2009 Rivermaya performed at the Marina Bay New Years' Countdown in Singapore and became the first Filipino band invited to perform at the 2009 Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix.
Rivermaya is also often referred to as "Banda ng Bayan" [The Band of the Nation], a nickname they share with Parokya Ni Edgar.
Departure of Rico Blanco (2007) [link]
On May 2007, rumors of Rico Blanco quitting the group surfaced. The band's management team refused to comment, as did the other members. It was not until a few more days before Rico Blanco officially announced his departure from the group. Both Rivermaya and its management have taken the announcement in stride and have denied rumors that the band would disband as a result. "No one member is greater than the whole," declared Rivermaya management in an official statement released on June 14, 2007.
After Rico Blanco left, Rivermaya released a new single, "Sayang" [What a Waste], penned by Japs Sergio and described by the band as "an open letter to the fans."
In addition, Studio 23 announced the selection of Rivermaya to create the new theme song for the station. The new song is titled "Sumigaw" [Shout] and marks the release of a second single in two months for the band, accelerating Rivermaya's pace for new songs rapidly (In previous years, the band had managed to release only a single every 12 months).
On August 11, 2007, during a mini press conference held at Mogwai Bar and Café in Cubao's Marikina Shoe Expo, Rivermaya released its all-new 5-song Bagong Liwanag ['New Light'] EP, which hit stores nationwide starting August 15. This 5-song EP is released on the band's own label, Revolver Music, and licensed to Warner Music Philippines.[2]
Rivermaya also held auditions for a new vocalist. Out of more than 400 participants, only 80 were chosen to join the semi-finals. The auditions was televised on Studio 23, which was titled Bagong Liwanag. Aside from the band members, main judges are Rivermaya manager Lizza Nakpil, The Dawn guitarist Francis Reyes, and Razorback bassist Louie Talan.
New frontman and third evolution of line-up (2007–2011) [link]
On October 24, 2007, then-18-year-old Jayson Fernandez was announced as the winner and new member of Rivermaya.
On February 2008, Rivermaya released the album entitled Buhay ['Life'] with the carrier single "Sugal ng Kapalaran" [Gamble of Fate] penned by Sergio with both Fernandez and Sergio doing the vocals, while Elgar and Escueta do backing vocals.
Present status and fourth evolution of line-up (2008–present) [link]
In October 2008, after allegedly discovering several acts of misappropriation of funds involving the bands' royalties and talent fees, the current Rivermaya band members announced that the band had parted ways with their longtime manager Lizza Nakpil. She was charged with the crime of estafa, sued for damages, and the court has issued a Writ of Preliminary Injunction forbidding further contact with Rivermaya.[3]
Rivermaya has played in Singapore at the Marina Bay New Year Countdown in December 31, 2008 while in September 2009, the group is the first Filipino band invited to perform on 3 different stages at the 2009 Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix and in the same month and year, the band released the album Closest Thing To Heaven with the track "Dangal" [Dignity] as the carrier single.
In February 22, 2011, Rivermaya's official Facebook page announce that they will release their music video titled "Remenis" [Reminisce] and will formally introduce their new members, Ryan Peralta and Norby David of the band Overtone.
Founding member Mark Escueta and longtime girlfriend singer-actress Jolina Magdangal officially married on November 21, 2011 in a garden wedding.
Departure of Jayson Fernandez (2011) [link]
In August 28, 2011, after months of speculation, Jayson Fernandez stated that he had left Rivermaya after 4 years with the group.[4] Mark Escueta, Mike Elgar and Norby David now simultaneously switch over the lead vocal duties.
Band members [link]
Current members [link]
- Mark Escueta – lead vocals, guitars, occasional drums & percussions (2011–present); drums, percussions, occasional guitars (1994–2011)
- Mike Elgar – lead vocals (2011–present); guitars (2001–present); keyboards (2007–2011)
- Ryan Peralta – drums, keyboards, percussions, backing vocals (2011–present)
- Norby David – lead vocals, guitars (acoustic), occasional bass guitar (2011–present)
- Japs Sergio – lead vocals, occasional guitars (2007–present); bass guitar (2001–present) (*currently on hiatus)
Former members [link]
- Rico Blanco – lead vocals (1998–2007); backing vocals (1994–1998); guitars (1995–2007); keyboards (1994–2007)
- Francisco "Bamboo" Mañalac – lead vocals (1994–1998)
- Nathan Azarcon – bass guitar, backing vocals (1994–2001)
- Perfecto "Perf" de Castro – guitars, backing vocals (1994–1995)
- Victor "Kakoy" Legaspi – guitars (2001–2004)
- Jayson Fernandez – lead vocals, guitars (2007–2011)
Discography [link]
- For a full, detailed list, see: Rivermaya discography
- Rivermaya (1994)
- Trip (1996)
- Atomic Bomb (1997)
- Remixed (1998)
- It's Not Easy Being Green (1999)
- Free (2000)
- Tuloy ang Ligaya (2001)
- Between the Stars and Waves (2003)
- Isang Ugat, Isang Dugo (2006)
- Buhay (2008)
- Closest Thing to Heaven (2009)
External links [link]
References [link]
- ^ https://www.timeoutbahrain.com/knowledge/features/10738-20-to-try-filipino-albums Top 20 Biggest-selling albums in the Philippines
- ^ "Rivermaya launches 'Bagong Liwanag' EP". GMANews.TV. 2007-08-16. https://www.gmanews.tv/story/56289/Rivermaya-launches-Bagong-Liwanag-EP. Retrieved 2008-10-29.
- ^ https://www.mb.com.ph/node/224911/lizza-nakpil-ha
- ^ https://www.facebook.com/notes/jayson-fernandez/my-new-chapter/252578158108192
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| Preceded by "Grip Stand Throw" by Sandwich & "Serve In Silence" by Wolfgang |
NU Rock Awards Album of the Year "Free (Rivermaya album)" 2000 |
Succeeded by "4-Track Mind" Sandwich |
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Rivermaya (album)
Rivermaya is the debut album of the Filipino rock band, Rivermaya. Containing 11 tracks, it was released in 1994 on BMG Records (Pilipinas) Inc. (now Sony Music Philippines, Inc.).
Track listing
All songs were written by Rico Blanco except where noted.
Singles
"Ulan" was the first single released off this album, during the last quarter of 1993.
"214" is a pop rock/ballad song, released as the second official single. It went to number one spot in various charts in the Philippines. It replaced Eraserheads hit song "With a Smile" in N.U. 107.5 on 1994.
"Awit ng Kabataan", a folk, pop rock anthem, was released as the third single.
"Bring Me Down", a duet with Rico Blanco and Bamboo Manalac both on vocals, was released as the final single.
Critical reception
This album was critically praised for its fresh, excitingly-new pop/rock sound. It become one of the best sellers in the 1990s and still to this day.
Personnel
Monopoly
A monopoly (from Greek μόνος mónos ("alone" or "single") and πωλεῖν pōleîn ("to sell")) exists when a specific person or enterprise is the only supplier of a particular commodity (this contrasts with a monopsony which relates to a single entity's control of a market to purchase a good or service, and with oligopoly which consists of a few entities dominating an industry). Monopolies are thus characterized by a lack of economic competition to produce the good or service, a lack of viable substitute goods, and the possibility of a high monopoly price well above the firm's marginal cost that leads to a high monopoly profit. The verb monopolise or monopolize refers to the process by which a company gains the ability to raise prices or exclude competitors. In economics, a monopoly is a single seller. In law, a monopoly is a business entity that has significant market power, that is, the power to charge overly high prices. Although monopolies may be big businesses, size is not a characteristic of a monopoly. A small business may still have the power to raise prices in a small industry (or market).
Monopoly (game)
Monopoly is a board game that originated in the United States in 1903 as a way to demonstrate that an economy which rewards wealth creation is better than one in which monopolists work under few constraints and to promote the economic theories of Henry George and in particular his ideas about taxation and women’s rights. The current version was first published by Parker Brothers in 1935. Subtitled "The Fast-Dealing Property Trading Game", the game is named after the economic concept of monopoly—the domination of a market by a single entity. It is now produced by the United States game and toy company Hasbro. Players move around the gameboard buying or trading properties, developing their properties with houses and hotels, and collecting rent from their opponents, with the goal being to drive them all into bankruptcy leaving one monopolist in control of the entire economy. Since the board game was first commercially sold in the 1930s, it has become a part of popular world culture, having been locally licensed in more than 103 countries and printed in more than 37 languages.
Monopoly (game show)
Monopoly is an American television game show based on the board game of the same name. The format was created by Merv Griffin and produced by his production company, Merv Griffin Enterprises.
Monopoly aired as a summer replacement series on ABC along with Super Jeopardy!, a special tournament edition of Griffin's popular quiz show. Monopoly premiered on June 16, 1990, and aired following Super Jeopardy! for twelve consecutive Saturday nights until September 1, 1990.
Former Jeopardy! contestant Mike Reilly was chosen to host the series, with Charlie O'Donnell as announcer. Three separate women, Kathy Davis, Kathy Karges, and Michelle Nicholas, served as the co-host/dice roller.
Gameplay
First round
Three contestants played, each represented by a color (red, gold, and green).
In the first round, the players attempted to take control of the various properties on a giant Monopoly board. To do so, they had to solve crossword-style clues. The first letter of each answer was given to the players, and each side of the four-sided board, referred to as "blocks" (with the block containing the five properties between the Go to Jail corner and "GO" referred to as the "high rent district"), had a different starting letter for clues. Each clue was a toss-up, and answering correctly won money equal to the value of the property, from $60 for Mediterranean Avenue to $400 for Boardwalk. Answering incorrectly deducted that value from a player's score. In the event that all three players failed to answer a clue, the property value was cut in half and another clue was read.
Podcasts:
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by Rivermaya
Monopoly
by: Rivermayayou don't know what you don't know
never reason with the undertow
can I splash into your sea?
got me wishing
we are magic in the world
secret like evening wind so
silent as the meassages we speak
when you are dancing with me
like a refrigerator snow
hold me tight until it's time to go
playing monopoly with me
roll the dice cause
to to too toot toot
feed the fire inside with what you want to know
to to too toot toot
no more heroes