Glitches, nostalgia: Rivermaya rocks out classic hits at reunion concert

MANILA, Philippines — Original Pilipino Music (OPM) band Rivermaya had a successful reunion concert in front of thousands of fans in SMDC Festival Grounds in Parañaque. 

Rico Blanco, Nathan Azarcon, Mark Escueta and Bamboo Mañalac were all hyped for the most anticipated local concert this year, presented by Live Nation Philippines. 

The band opened their concert with “Monopoly,” “Kung Ayaw Mo, Huwag Mo,” “The Princess of Disguise,” “Hinahanap-hanap Kita,” “Ballroom Dancing,” “Sunny Days” and “Ulan.”

Rico then had a solo of “You’ll Be Safe Here,” a song the band started playing when Bamboo left Rivermaya in 1998.

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After the solo, the band continued to perform with “Luha” and “Bring Me Down.”

But the audio was suddenly cut in the entire concert grounds while the band was performing "20 Million." 

The concert organizer announced there will be a "technical problem break." 

After a few minutes, the band continued their concert with “If,” “Fever,” “Kundiman,” “Hilo,” “Flowers,” “Panahon Na Naman” and “Elesi.”

Bamboo then surprised the audience when he sang "Nerbyoso," a popular Rivermaya song after he left the band. 

Higantes from Angono, Rizal, then suddenly appeared on stage as the band performed "Awit ng Kabataan." 

The skies lit up as the band performed "214."

Fans, however, failed to see a surprise appearance from original guitarist Perf de Castro who is known for his guitar solos on "Awit ng Kabataan" and "214."

The band ended their reunion concert with "Himala" and "Kisapmata."

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