When a political rally turns to a big pink concert, OPM bands are staple so people will be entertained while they fight for their beliefs at the same time.
When Vice President Leni Robredo started the campaign, Rivermaya is the first band to take their time to help the campaign for free. They always sing Liwanag sa dilim, aptly encapsulates VP Leni’s role to the upcoming elections.
I’ve seen Rivermaya ( current lineup ) perform. Nathan Azarcon, Mark Escueta and Mike Elgar took turns in singing their anthems. They may not have the strong vocal prowess of their previous vocalists, but they do give a livelier version of the songs.
So when they perform Liwanag sa dilim when VP Leni ends her speech in Naga, I can say they can still give goosebumps.
After a couple of sorties, Ely Buendia joined Vp’s rally. I would say that he and Rivermaya paved the way to make a stand about their political beliefs. Of course, Ely is still the no. 1 on the list when you ask who is the idol of today’s OPM bands.
Ely is still very influential. After he joined the Iloilo sortie, which was one for the books I must say, so many bands followed.
Mayonnaise, Moonstar 88, Grace Note, Ebe Dancel, Itchyworms, Ben and Ben and Chicosci just to name a few followed his step.
Which brings me to Chicosci.
I am a casual listener of the band. I am not the greatest fan, and upon checking my previous post here, I like Mong Alcaraz. Yeah, my 16 year old self likes chinito guitarist. Also, seeing Miggy’s emo demeanor from the past, it doesn’t appeal to me that much. I am more of Yael Yuzon stan talaga. Yung medyo clean, Atenista look.
But, my god, I am 32 now and the resurgence of me liking these vocalists comes back thanks to VP Leni’s sorties haha.
I also realize what makes me like Miggy now is his political stance. I just followed him in twitter this year, because of his tweet about the dictator’s son. Chicosci’s first gig after 2 years, became viral. Down to their last song, he gave time to make a speech about the upcoming election. He said that we should really think about our choices and don’t believe things you see and hear in tiktok. He didn’t name his choice at first since he said, they are not that kind of band. But midway to their song “Diamond Shotgun”, he sang “lock and load, Leni let’s go”. He just say it once, because i think the audience didn’t hear it clearly. But what is clear is he flashes the L sign. So it went viral and later confirmed that he said Leni let’s go instead of baby let’s go.
And I must say, buti na lang he didn’t stick to his emo sound and look. Also I never thought that he is that vocal about his political stand. I just think he is that cono elitist who is so out of touch. Sorry Miggy! You have that look eh haha same like you can judge if a person is a dds or bbm.
Their Camanava performance was awesome. Miggy hyped the almost gen z crowd. I mean, i am sure majority is not a chicosci fan or doesn’t know their song but he was able to make them jump, shout and sing. Grabe yung energy from both sides. What I love the most is he was able to deliver a powerful message. That we should fight for the country and leader that we deserve.
There’s so much to say about our upcoming election and about the rallies that turned to concerts. But since I support and love OPM rock bands since my high school years, the resurgence of the live music scene gives me hope to this crazy world. I also love that the bands use their platform in a way they know how: To make people happy and stand for their choices. At the end the day the music of these OPM bands will stay on no matter what will be the outcome this coming May.
And also, we now know the bands who share our political stand: that Marcos is no hero, Marcos Jr. is a joke and Leni Robredo is our hope.
Kaya lock and load Leni, Ipanalo na natin to’
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