Iconic musicians in one photo.
How epic would it be if they will collaborate in a concert or song?
Ely with his rockstar appeal and Bamboo's soulful voice are surely a good match. I admire these enigmatic vocalists. Ely was known for his tounge-in cheek songs during eraserheads days. Bamboo was the unique frontman of Rivermaya. Both moved on with their popular bands and decided to create new identity. Bamboo is now a solo artist and Ely is with two rock bands, Pupil and Oktaves.
I think they are both underrated in some ways. Bamboo is underrated as a lyricist or songwriter. Get No Water No Moon album. Listen to "Ikot ng Mundo", "Spin" and "Questions". Actually in some aspects, lyrics wise it is the same league with old Rivermaya songs, or even better. Or maybe not. I'm just into Bamboo right know. So my thoughts can change without prior notice.
Ely Buendia is underrated frontman of The Oktaves and overrated as a member of Eraserheads. I mean, yes, eraserheads was so great, best OPM band ever, but they are gone now (well not so gone, since they have concerts) but he has still two great bands that we should listen to.
As they aged, both are trying new and different things. Ely is directing a movie "Bang Bang Alley". Appeared in some indie movies like "San Lazaro", "Rakenrol" and "Spoonfeed". In instagram he post pictures of his kids and even his girlfriend. It is quite unusual for me since we all know him as a reserve kind of guy. Bamboo on the other hand is seen regularly on TV. He is now more "reachable". Just tweet him like, "sir bamboo notice me naman pows" or "it's my birthday kindly greet me" and he will reply a smile face or "hi". He now learns to connect with his fans which is very hard thing for him to do before.
It's nice that we have someone like them in our generation. Two musicians who through test of time reinvent themselves and continue to grow as an artist.
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