PINOY MAGAZINE'S OPM TOP VOCALISTS

Meet the “league of the ordinary gentlemen” doing extraordinary musical opus and notable indulgence in the lifeblood of Philippine music industry. Their brilliant musical giftedness radiate throughout that it gives vivid color to the music industry and the individuals subject to it, in particular to our very own song magazine, the PINOY Song Magazine. Count it pure blessing when these guys defied the constraint of their hectic time and reserved energy just to come up and give your “Music Authority” a nice lift. Such when, in particular, we invited them for a series of photo shoot and exclusive interview sessions. In a nobler thrust, to give our beloved readers fresh and blow by blow account of their fave and sensational rock act of the contemporary musical scene. For the mean time, here are the chosen ten of PINOY among the uncompromisable multifarious leagues of musical young bloods.

(Note: artists are not arranged accordingly).

Ely Buendia (Eleandre Basiño Buendía)
• The Legendary Front man
A prolific songwriter, guitarist and vocalist of the then legendary band Eraserheads. With his ingenuity in songwriting patrolled by the some of the songs such as “Alapaap,” “Pare Ko,” and the internationally acclaimed and award winning “Ang Huling El Bimbo,” gives him the respectable esteem “The Legend.”

Rico Blanco
• Genius Songwriter
The guy standing tall and brilliant amidst columns of rock artists. The man spearheading Rivermaya's hey days through intelligent renditions and penning of songs. In particular, blame it to his indulgence to the musical themes of world events such as United Nations MDG theme "Tayo Tayo Rin” and the South East Asian Games, "Posible” that he rightfully deserves his lot.

Chito Miranda (Alfonso "Chito” Miranda, Jr.)
• Front man Par Excellence
The skinny and not so skinny head vocal of the band Parokya Ni Edgar. 'Partners in crime' with the band's gags and comical antics. This man's inventiveness and square leadership serves a core imperative that unites their members into one fold of enduring band of the days amidst their comical figures.

Bamboo Mañalac (Francisco “Bamboo” Mañalac)
• The Enigmatic Front man
Who would dare forget this superbly energetic vocal punk who's famed in triumphantly hailing Hallelujah to the top of his spirit? A former buddy of the renowned band Rivermaya and now the resounding head vocals of the new found band Bamboo. Best known for his incredible vocal projection with a share of scat-rapping worthy of a musician cum laude.

Ney Dimaculangan (Rhoneil “Ney” Dimaculangan)
• The Vocal Worth Waiting For
The undisputed rocking chum of one of the significant rock acts of the day, the 6cyclemind. Ney's unique vocal range and unparalleled quality bring him to a level-up as defined on their singles such as “Sige,” “Trip” and “Upside Down,” indeed a vocal worth waiting for.

Marc Abaya (Ramon Marcelino "Marc" Abaya)
• The Frontman With An Edge
His charm comes in a hefty package of nice and finer vocal exodus, plus their crispier instrumental and rock projection. Marc's plus factor, in addition to, is their songs' honest and frank meanings. The group's manifestation of a non-dichotomous identity between their music and their individuality; their music as well as their message, brought them sizeable musical esteem.

Ebe Dancel
• Songwriter With A Pro
Comes another rock sensation with uncompromisable writing agility coupled with bubbling voice quality harpooning every one's heart into a world of awe. Ebe is Sugarfree's lead vocal of the same three-piece band. With the band's enduring existence since 1998, gotta be sure of their tough musical experiences and popular rapport is beyond reasonable doubt.

Yael Yuzon (Ysmael Yrastorza "Yael" Yuzon)
• The Winsome Vocalist
A charismatic vocalist of one of the most coveted contemporary rock act, Sponge Cola. A young blood in every gal's fantasy, teasing every fiber of their soul with his effervescent vocal incantation. Who dared missed their chart-topping singles “Movie”“Tuliro,” “Nakapagtataka,” and the Pedro Penduko fantaserye series OST “Bitiw.” Yael's inherent musical charm and vivid figure represents another jewel in treasure chest of OPM.

Japs Sergio (John Paul Ricafranca Sergio)
• The Voice Behind The Light
One of the sturdy figures of the Rivermaya's wobbling musical career (as of the present). One of the last three pillars standing for the Rivermaya's fate. Jap's penning endeavor for the song “Sayang” is consolation enough for the band and for the faithful supporters behind them looking for clarity for the band's recent predicaments. Truly, Japs' spirit to-the-rescue is the voice behind the light that gives “Bagong Liwanag” to Rivermaya's dark moments.

Kean Cipriano (Kean Edward Cipriano)
• The Rock Glamor
Behold this punk figure that gives young hearts the willies to the bones. Kean's vocal leadership of the smashing band Callalily is evidently worth-noting and elating. It extends even to this magazine's (Pinoy Song Magazine) commercial value; Callalily is one of the bestselling featured cover issue. Kean together with his musical comrades are still apt for more superb music and string bends.

Ruben Caballero
• The Vocal Who Knows
Another rock hunk who knows best when it comes to his musical brainchild. Ruben, a sensational guitarist and vocals of the band Cueshe, rightfully knows how to make amends their experiences with the songs he writes. A genius of his own and a treasured member in their circle, Ruben told us that if you cannot please everybody, then please the majority who loves you.

Miro Valera
• Vocal of Unity
Miro brings his trope to a new level of musicality and brotherhood. His vocal firmness highlights the band's musical strength and rapport. Miro is the man behind the thought that their musical strength lies in their friendship through music. For fans and advocates of the coveted band Stonefree, Miro Valera is the man standing tall and daring leading the band to their musical heyday.

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