Rivermaya Panatang Makabanda Repackaged Edition out now

Well this is a first for Rivermaya. This is the first time that the band would be releasing a repackaged edition of their album that would contain a DVD. The last time Rivermaya included videos in their Audio CD releases was the Rivermaya Live and Acoustic way back in 2002. So this comes as a surprise. This also means that Panatang Makabanda has been successful enough to warrant a new release. Notable inclusions in this repackaged album are:

• Music Videos of Tayo Lang Dalawa, Malayang Magmahal, and Pilipinas Kelan Ka Magigising
• Lyric Videos
• Outtakes
• Live Performances
• and more...

I'm excited for this release. But one thing that I hope gets to be released in the future is the Rivermaya Bagong Liwanag auditions DVD. I know hopes of having those episodes seen in Studio 23 gets released are slim, but I would love to see those episodes gets releases one day. That was the vocalist auditions that Rivermaya did when Rico Blanco left the band. The auditions netted them Jayson Fernandez who has since left Rivermaya before Panatang Makabanda was recorded and released. 

Rico Blanco reworks his Rivermaya hit Liwanag Sa Dilim

Rico Blanco seems to like making cameo appearances in horror themed movies/tv shows. Last seen in ABS CBN's Imortal T.V. Series and Star Cinema's Segunda Mano movie, Rico is at it again with a new horror/action movie with a title borrowed from Rico's old hit song from Rivermaya, Liwanag Sa Dilim. Rico also used this occasion to breath new life to the song by giving us a new rendition of the song post Rivermaya Rico Blanco style. The new rendition pretty much adheres to the type of songs Rico has been making lately.
The full version of the song can be heard through Deezer. 

Bamboo is Jag Jeans' new Brand Ambassador

If Rico Blanco is with Giordano, Bamboo is with Jag Jeans. In a 30 seconder raging sexy rock video, Bamboo showcases Jag Black Jeans partnered with a foreign looking model. Bamboo also recently has been tapped to be Jollibee's new fast food menu, the Garlic Pepper Beef. Check out the commercial below.

   

Rivermaya educational song on Jooma Jam Vol. 1 Compilation

I just recently came across with a Rivermaya song that was made specifically for toddlers and kindergarten. Teamed up with Mark Escueta's wife Magdangal, Rivermaya releases a playful song fit for the intended audience. Entitled Reading Books/Magbasa ng Libro and beautifully sang by the husband and wife tandem of Mark Escueta and Jolina Magdangal, the song is a back to back English and alternate Filipino version that teaches the children to learn to enjoy reading books.

Check out a sample of the song below (Filipino Version).

The Jooma Jam Vol. 1 compilation album boasts a stellar all-star line up of  Filipino musicians from different genres to help our kids enjoy education and music. 

For more info about the album and how to purchase the song, visit their website at:
http://joomajam.com/