Blue Album by Third Eye Blind

Blue is the second album by Third Eye Blind, written and recorded in 1999 and released on November 23, 1999. It is a moodier, darker album than the band's first, though the second single was the radio-friendly "Never Let You Go". The album debuted at #40 on the Billboard 200, selling about 75,000 copies in its first week of release. Blue has been certified platinum by the RIAA, selling over 1.25 million copies in the U.S.

During the band's tour shortly after the release of Blue, Kevin Cadogan was released from the band on January 25, 2000. Tony Fredianelli, who had some limited experience with the band previously, joined the band shortly thereafter. Cadogan subsequently sued Third Eye Blind for breach of contract, with a settlement of an undisclosed amount permanently ending the relationship.

A second pressing of Blue was released which placed "Slow Motion" as the last song on the album.


Track listing
No. Title Writer(s) Length


1. "Anything" Stephan Jenkins 1:59





2. "Wounded" Jenkins, Kevin Cadogan 4:51





3. "10 Days Late" Jenkins, Arion Salazar 3:05





4. "Never Let You Go" Jenkins 3:57





5. "Deep Inside of You" Jenkins 4:10





6. "1000 Julys" Jenkins, Cadogan 3:53





7. "An Ode to Maybe" Jenkins, Cadogan 2:36





8. "The Red Summer Sun" Jenkins, Cadogan 5:25





9. "Camouflage" Jenkins, Cadogan 4:35





10. "Farther" Jenkins 4:01





11. "Darkness" Jenkins, Cadogan 5:08





12. "Darwin" Jenkins, Salazar 5:47





13. "Slow Motion"

Third Eye Blind Album of Third Eye Blind

Third Eye Blind is the eponymous debut for the American alternative rock band Third Eye Blind, originally released on April 8, 1997. It spawned several singles, including top 10 charting "Semi-Charmed Life", "Jumper", and "How's It Going to Be".


Track listing
All songs written by Stephan Jenkins and Kevin Cadogan, except where noted.

No. Title Writer(s) Length



1. "Losing a Whole Year" 3:21





2. "Narcolepsy" 3:49





3. "Semi-Charmed Life" Jenkins 4:29





4. "Jumper" Jenkins 4:33





5. "Graduate" 3:10





6. "How's It Going to Be" 4:14





7. "Thanks a Lot" 4:58





8. "Burning Man" 3:00





9. "Good for You" 3:52





10. "London" 3:07





11. "I Want You" Jenkins 4:29





12. "The Background" 4:57





13. "Motorcycle Drive By" Jenkins 4:23





14. "God of Wine" 5:18

Third Eye Blind

Third Eye Blind (sometimes abbreviated as 3eb) is an American alternative rock band formed in the early 1990s in San Francisco. The songwriting duo of Stephan Jenkins and Kevin Cadogan signed the band's first major label recording contract with Elektra records in 1996, which was later reported as the largest publishing deal ever for an unsigned artist. The band released their self-titled album, Third Eye Blind, in 1997, with the band largely consisting of Jenkins (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Cadogan (lead guitar), Arion Salazar (bass guitar), and Brad Hargreaves (drums). Shortly after releasing the band's second album, Blue, with the same line-up, Cadogan was released from the band under controversial circumstances. The band would continue on, but with many line-up changes and gaps between album releases. The band would release Out of the Vein in 2003 and Ursa Major in 2009, with only Jenkins and Hargreaves as the remaining core members. The band is currently working on a fifth studio album, without a title or prospective release date, and tours frequently, currently with Kryz Reid (lead guitar), Alex Kopp (keyboards), and Alex LeCavalier (bass guitar).

The band found commercial success in the 1990s, with Third Eye Blind and Blue going six and two times platinum in the United States respectively. Several songs were a commercial success as well, with "Semi-Charmed Life," "Jumper," and "How's It Going to Be," all reaching the Top 10 of the US Billboard Hot 100, and "Never Let You Go" breaking to Top 20. Third Eye Blind has sold around 12 million records worldwide.


Third Eye Blind recorded their first demo in 1993 with engineer/producer Mark Hensley. In 1994, the band recorded its second demo with band members: Stephan Jenkins (vocals), Kevin Cadogan (guitar), Arion Salazar (bass), and Steve Bowman/Tim "Curveball" Wright (drums), with Mark Hensley and later with David Gleeson. From late 1995 through early 1996, the band recorded its third demo with funds from RCA records to record with producer engineer Eric Valentine, which resulted in the band gaining major label attention, including that of Clive Davis, who invited the band to perform a showcase for Arista Records in New York City.

During Third Eye Blind concerts at the time, it was customary for the band to have a piñata release candy above their mosh pits, yet at the showcase for the record executives, lead singer Stephan Jenkins released live crickets from the piñata instead.

Third Eye Blind's first album, Third Eye Blind, was released in 1997. The album had five singles: "Semi-Charmed Life," "Graduate," "How's It Going to Be," "Losing a Whole Year," and "Jumper." "Semi-Charmed Life" peaked at No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100, and was number 1 on the Modern Rock Tracks for 8 weeks. It also earned Third Eye Blind a Billboard Music Award for modern rock track of the year.

The band performed "How's It Going to Be" on Saturday Night Live. To date, their eponymous debut has been the group's most successful album, selling 6 million copies in the U.S. alone.

Smash Mouth drummer Michael Urbano played drums on four songs on the album. During this period they also opened a number of shows on U2's PopMart Tour.

In early 2000, shortly after the release of the album, Kevin Cadogan was released from the band. Cadogan filed suit, alleging wrongful termination, adding that his production, recording, and songwriter royalties were withheld since being kicked out of the band. The lawsuit was settled out of court in June 2002, with the terms of the settlement undisclosed.

In 2003, the band released Out of the Vein. Two singles were released from the album: "Blinded," and "Crystal Baller." Out of the Vein did not sell as well as its predecessors, with numbers estimated around 500,000 copies as of March 2007. Elektra Records was being absorbed into Atlantic Records at the time, and the only music video created from the album was for the single "Blinded." Due to the merger, the band found themselves without label support; as Jenkins said, "Our record company ceased to exist. The month the record was released, Elektra Records imploded." In May 2004, Warner Music cut Third Eye Blind, along with over 80 other acts, from its roster. While no specific reason was given for Third Eye Blind being cut, Atlantic co-chairman Craig Kallman said the cuts were made to get Atlantic's roster down to an appropriate size where "we can give each of our acts top priority."

It would be over six years after the release of Out of the Vein until the band would release another full-length album. In the meantime, the band did release A Collection in 2006. This album was a collection of songs from the first three albums. Jude Gold, associate editor of Guitar Player Magazine, recognized that the liner notes falsely credited guitarist Tony Fredianelli with the creative work of former guitarist Kevin Cadogan, who was completely omitted from the band's biography included in the liner notes, which state: "As always, the band profited from the musical interplay between Tony Fredianelli, Stephan Jenkins, Arion Salazar and Brad Hargreaves." In regards to this, Gold stated, "It's like saying Gun's N Roses music always profited from the interplay between Axl Rose and guitarist Bucket Head."

Longtime guitarist Tony Fredianelli was fired from the band in early 2010. According to an article which quotes a lengthy letter of his, Fredianelli "... is suing the band for apparently being denied songwriting credits and benefits that he allegedly was entitled to." On February 23, 2011, it was revealed that Fredianelli had filed a federal lawsuit against Jenkins for over eight million dollars in damages for not giving him credit for past work with the band. On October 21, 2013, a California jury awarded Fredianelli more than $438,000. According to an article by The Hollywood Reporter, the jury also asked to award royalties to the guitarist, but the judge had previously ruled against it.

On November 16, 2011, Third Eye Blind posted a new song, "If There Ever Was a Time," in support of the Occupy Wall Street movement, to their Facebook page, for free download.

On December 17, 2012, Stephan Jenkins announced via his Twitter page that the fifth studio album would be the band's final record. On April 25, 2013, Jenkins announced via his Twitter page that recording on the fifth album would begin in June. On January 5, 2014, Jenkins tweeted "My New Years resolution is album five by summer..." The next day he then tweeted "We are in fact at the East West Studios in Hollywood recording album 5. So there".


Members
Current
Stephan Jenkins – lead vocals, rhythm guitar, percussion, keyboards, drums (1993–present)
Brad Hargreaves – drums, percussion, piano, backing vocals (1995–present)
Kryz Reid – lead guitar, backing vocals (2010–present)
Alex Kopp – keyboards, piano, synthesizer, backing vocals, additional guitar (2011–present)
Alex LeCavalier – bass guitar, backing vocals (2013–present)




Former
Jason Slater – bass guitar, backing vocals (1993–1994)
Adrian Burley – drums, percussion (1993–1994)
Kevin Cadogan – lead guitar, backing vocals, keyboards, autoharp (1993–2000)
Tony Fredianelli – lead guitar, backing vocals, keyboards (1993, 2000–2010)
Arion Salazar – bass guitar, backing vocals, guitar, piano (1994–2006)
Steve Bowman – drums, percussion (1994)
Tim "Curveball" Wright – drums, percussion (1994)
Leo Kremer – bass guitar, backing vocals (2006–2007)
Abe Millett – bass guitar, backing vocals, piano, keyboards (2007–2012)
Jon Pancoast – bass guitar, backing vocals (2012–2013)



Discography
Main article: Third Eye Blind discography
(1997)
Blue (1999)
Out of the Vein (2003)
Ursa Major (2009)
Dopamine (2015)

John Paul Sergio of Rivermaya

Japs Sergio (born John Paul Ricafranca Sergio, August 20, 1979) is the former bassist/vocalist/guitarist of the Filipino band Rivermaya and the current bassist/vocalist for the band Peso Movement.

Sergio took over the role of Nathan Azarcon when the latter left the band in March 2001. Known to many as Japs, Japsuki, and JP, is actually a drummer. Furthermore, he is also one of the founders of the band Daydream Cycle and is the guitarist and co-songwriter of the said band.

He went on hiatus some time in 2011 in Rivermaya as he was focusing with Daydream Cycle. On November 2012, Sergio posted on his official Facebook page that he is no longer with Rivermaya.


His older brother Andrew Ryan Steve "Dok" Sergio (born February 27, 1976), is the bassist of his other band, Daydream Cycle and Pupil.

Sergio attended Manresa School in BF Homes Parañaque City from preparatory school until high school. Sergio graduated from De La Salle University - College of Saint Benilde in 2000 with a degree in AB Human Resources Management.

Perfecto de Castro of Rivermaya

Perfecto "Perf" de Castro is a multi-awarded Filipino musician, currently focusing on Classical and Flamenco music played on the Ten-string guitar, but perhaps best known for having been a celebrated fixture in the Philippine alternative rock scene during the 1990s. During the course of that decade, he was part of the alternative rock band Rivermaya, founded the band Triaxis, and also collaborated with the seminal Filipino rapper Francis Magalona.


His most notable awards as a musician include the 1998 Katha Award for Best Rock Instrumental Performance and Composition and the 1998 NU Rock Award for Guitarist of the Year. He is also widely recognized as a talented album producer and sound engineer, with his work including the multi-platinum albums of Wolfgang (“Semenelin”) Francis M (Freeman and Freeman II) and Marc Velasco (eponymous). For this he received numerous accolades, including the Producer of the Year Award in the 1998 NU 107 Rock Awards and the 2001 Awit Award for Best Rap Recording for a song done in collaboration with Magalona.

Perf started learning classical guitar at 13 but switched to electric guitar after less than a year, and spent the next decade learning, playing and teaching electric guitar. He was introduced to the ten-string classical guitar by Jose Valdez in 1998, and has since then concentrated on this instrument. He uses a unique tuning adapted from the Valdez tuning.

Nathan Azarcon of Rivermaya

Nathan Azarcon is an award-winning Filipino musician, nationalist, songwriter, and producer. He is the lead vocalist and bassist of Hijo, and former bassist for Filipino rock bands Rivermaya, Pinikpikan, Kapatid and Bamboo.

His complete body of work includes hits produced while he was a member of four different bands. Albums on which he has performed have been certified Gold, Platinum, and Multi-Platinum. In recognition of his work, he has been honored by NU Rock Awards; Katha Music Awards; MTV Pilipinas Music Awards; and the Awit Awards, which are presented and organized by the Philippine Association of the Record Industry (PARI).


Azarcon first started playing bass during the early 90s with punk funk rock band, Bazurak. They covered songs from Sex Pistols, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and the Ramones. The members included Junji Lerma, guitar player for Radioactive Sago Project; Richard Recto on vocals; Paolo Lerma on drums; John Valencia on guitars; and Mark Escueta on drums.


Three months after the breakup of Bamboo, Azarcon and two former members reunited to form the band Hijo. The new band is composed of Nathan Azarcon on vocals and bass, Ira Cruz on guitar and back-up vocals, and Vic Mercado on drums. The band also includes Junji Lerma on guitar and Jay-O Orduna on keyboards. They performed their first gig at Route 196 on 16 April 2011.

Azarcon was born and raised in the Philippines. His younger brother, Nick Azarcon is the guitar player for Filipino soul band, Sinosikat?.

On 19 April 2008, Nathan Azarcon married Ina Serrano at the St. Alphonsus Mary de Liguori Parish in Magallanes Village, Makati City.

Azarcon is an alumnus and active member of the Tau Gamma Phi Triskelion Grand Fraternity. He is a 1989 graduate of the De La Salle-Santiago Zobel School and a 1994 graduate of the University of Santo Tomas (UST), which is a Catholic University, based in Manila.

Through his work with the Tau Gamma Phi Fraternity, Azarcon is affiliated with community chapters known as the Triskelion Youth Movement or "T.Y.M." Community chapters with whom Azarcon is directly involved include the Bahay Filipino Parañaque Community Chapter, GT Filipino Children's Montessori School, and the Vista Granda Community Chapter Las Piñas.

Azarcon uses Fender, Music Man and Modulus bass guitars. The gear that he utilizes includes Radial Tonebone, Fishman Transducers electronics, and Dunlop's Crybaby Bass Wah.

Francisco Bamboo Mañalac of Rivermaya

Francisco Gaudencio Lope Belardo Mañalac (born 21 March 1976), popularly known as Bamboo Mañalac or simply by the mononym Bamboo, is a Filipino musician and singer-songwriter. He began his career as a vocalist of Rivermaya and later fronted his own band, Bamboo.


After the band's successful US and Canada tours, Mañalac decided to leave the band and stay in the United States.


In 2002, after living in Los Angeles following the Rivermaya tour in America, Mañalac returned to the Philippines. His former bandmate in Rivermaya, Nathan Azarcon, introduced him to Ira Cruz and Vic Mercado. Later all of them joined together and formed the band.[3] Since then, the band had launched four successful albums, and received numerous awards.[4]

Rumors were initially spreading on January 10, 2011 after KC Montero tweeted on Twitter that the band has decided to call it quits. On January 11, 2011, Mañalac published an official statement in the band's official website. He said, "As a group we've come to a point where you have to trust your gut, your heart and your head and accept that all things change. The hardest part as always is to know when to pack it up and part ways." He further said that, "We've learned that this journey is not only about us but includes all who came along for the trip. Family, friends and of course our front row believers who were there for the best reason of all. To simply listen. So it didn't come easy winding down to this decision. So here we go. IT'S OFFICIAL. THE BAND. IT'S OVER.

In 2012, Mañalac released his debut album, No Water, No Moon, under the label of PolyEast Records. The album consists 12 tracks with "Questions" as its carrier single. The album reached gold record in February 2013 after selling more than 7,500 copies.

In January 2012, Mañalac joined ASAP 18 as a mainstay cast and a performer in the show.

On February 10, 2013, during an appearance on the last episode of Sarah G. Live, Bamboo Mañalac hinted that he would be working with Sarah Geronimo after they both finished performing a production number together.On February 14, 2013, ABS-CBN aired a promotional plug during the airtime of the pre-primetime television drama Kahit Konting Pagtingin, confirming Bamboo Mañalac's stint in The Voice of the Philippines as coach and judge. In an interview made by ABS-CBN News, Mañalac provided a statement regarding his stint on the show, "I'm ready to be a coach. There's a time for everything and this is it." When asked on what kind of artist will he would like to coach, he said, “I’ve been listening to rock for a long time but I also listen to other genres from rock to pop to folk to everything. I want someone who is open to all kinds of music; someone who is willing to listen and willing to learn.”

Bamboo, alongside Sarah Geronimo, and Lea Salonga returned as coaches for The Voice Kids last May 24, 2013.

Rico Blanco of Rivermaya

Rico Blanco is a Filipino singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, actor, and entrepreneur.


Rico was one of the founding members of Filipino rock band Rivermaya, in varying roles as vocalist, keyboardist, guitarist, and main songwriter from 1993 to 2007.

Aside from his songwriter credits in his solo album and in Rivermaya, Blanco also arranged and wrote music for various side projects such as the United Nations MDG theme "Tayo Tayo Rin", The Philippine Department of Tourism theme "Biyahe Tayo" (both of which were performed by veteran Filipino musicians, such as Freddie Aguilar, The Apo Hiking Society, Lea Salonga, and Sharon Cuneta). He also co-wrote a theme song for the Southeast Asian Games, "Posible".

Rico Blanco is also a stage, film, and television actor. He starred in ABS-CBNs Imortal alongside John Loyd Cruz and Angel Locsin, and May Isang Pangarap alongside Carmina Villaroel and Vina Morales. He also starred alongside Noel Cabangon and Joey Ayala in the Music Museum and 1970s Bistro production of Jesus Christ Superstar and also starred alongside Epy Quizon and Christopher de Leon in the independent film Nasaan si Francis?. He also directed several music videos, won an award for his work as advertising musical arranger. Blanco also dabbles in painting and photography.

Among the albums Blanco produced are Slapshock's Project 11-41, Sugarfree's Sa Wakas, The Dawn's Salamat (Millennium edition single), Teeth's I Was a Teenage Tree and Rivermaya's Free album which won him a NU Rock award for Producer of the year. Blanco also used to host MYX Live. He also composed and arranged scores for many commercials & other various corporate functions around the Philippines.

In May 2007, Blanco announced his departure from Rivermaya. His last performance with Rivermaya was on May 4, 2007 at the Metro Bar (wherein two other high profile Filipino bands opened the show, Pupil and Sandwich; two spin-off bands of the legendary pop-rock group Eraserheads). It was coincidental that Rico’s first gig as singer for Rivermaya was also held at the Metro Bar (formerly known as "Kampo"). Furthermore, first ever Rivermaya gig (where Blanco was keyboardist) was in Las Piñas City in 1993 where the band was the opening act for Eraserheads.

In 2007, he launched a clothing line for a clothing brand in the Philippines, Human. He also spent his time with philanthropic work. In late 2007 he came out of retirement to sing for the Sumilao farmers who walked 1,700 km from Bukidnon to reach Department of Agrarian Reform in Metro Manila. Blanco also wrote and produced an electronic dance music song titled "Control" for the album of Nancy Castiglione.

In 2011, Blanco co-wrote the song "Chemistry" with Solenn Heussaff for the latter's self-titled debut album.

On June 12, 2008 Warner Music Philippines, launched Rico Blanco's first single “Yugto” which marked his entry in the Filipino music industry as a solo artist. Critics and music fans immediately hail it as a "neo-epic".

The song won a host of awards, among them 4 major Awit awards including Song of the Year.

In November 2008, Blanco won the "Vocalist of the Year" award in the NU Rock Awards. In December 2008, he was heralded RX93.1 "OPM Solo Artist of the Year. He also opened for Myx Mo 2008 and performed "Yugto". Aside from his band, The Mandaluyong Children's Choir, Manila Symphony Orchestra, Kulintangan musicians (headed by Malou Matute), and various Percussionists (headed by Iggy de Dios), all performed with him. The opening set was touted to be the biggest in the event's history.

In February 2009, he won as "Best New Artist" in the MYX Music Awards 2009. Then, Blanco was picked by Unilever Philippines to re-write and sing a version of the regional campaign song of Close Up toothpaste, released a single entitled "Come Closer".

Rico sang together with Imago vocalist Aia de Leon, and Sandwich frontman Raimund Marasigan, on “Ako ang Simula”, the theme song for a campaign which calls on Filipinos, especially the youth, to actively participate in the 2010 elections.

When super typhoons ravaged the Philippines in September 2009, Rico responded quickly by writing and recording and releasing "Bangon", to raise awareness and ultimately, funds to help the victims of the typhoons. Rico gave away the song as a free download to give hope to the victims, salute the heroes and inspire people to continue helping. Blanco also said that he is waiving all royalties due to him for the mobile downloads of the song, which he will instead give to affected families.

In December 2009, Blanco launched his new music video for the single "Ayuz", it features his dance tribute to Gene Kelly and Fred Astaire, with Cristine Reyes as special guest.

In May 2010, Blanco was announced to be on the cast of ABS-CBN's newest supernatural-political thriller TV series Imortal which stars John Lloyd Cruz and Angel Locsin, Blanco also sang the song "Kahit Walang Sabihin" for the said TV series. This was followed by the launch of Rico Blanco's very own company, Balcony Entertainment, in cooperation with Warner Music Philippines.

The same year, Rico Blanco launched his first album "Your Universe" in other Asian countries such as Singapore and Hong Kong. The Asian release featured a new single "Neon Lights", the song quickly gained the number 1 spot in Hong Kong charts beating other artists such as Justin Bieber, Avril Lavigne, Wonder Girls and Mika.

In March 2011, Sesame Street Philippines went into partnership with Blanco to launch the new education campaign called Sesame Street "Kid Ako". The campaign will launch in schools which will use Sesame Street books and videos to help encourage learning among kids at an early age. Blanco is also set to make two songs for the campaign.

Blanco released a new single, Amats, available for digital download via iTunes. The single was taken from his second studio album Galactik Fiestamatik released on July 10, 2012.

At a young age, Rico listened heavily to his uncle's records which included The Beatles, jazz and 1970s rock. He moved on to appreciate late 1970s to 1980s punk rock, post punk, synth pop and new wave artists (mostly from the U.K.) such as XTC, The Cure, The Smiths, U2, Echo & the Bunnymen, The Sex Pistols, The Clash, Depeche Mode, Kraftwerk, OMD, Tears for Fears, Ultravox, New Order, Madness, Terry Hall, Siouxsie & the Banshees, Midnight Oil (Aus), among others. He also listened to Filipino artists such as Deans December, Violent Playground, Identity Crisis, Urban Bandits, Joey Ayala, among others. The music he listened to while growing up is largely credited for his musical style.

Rico Blanco has endorsed brands in telecommunications, fastfood, clothing, home entertainment, alcoholic beverages, and chocolates, among many others.

Rico Blanco was also a partner in Capone's Makati, and is now also a partner in Alphonse Bistro/Vault in Pasig. He also currently serves as the company President of Time in Manila club in Makati Avenue.
In 2010, Rico Blanco established Loudbox, an audio production/post studio mainly catering to the Advertising industry. His business partners are Manuel Legarda of Wolfgang, Sach Castillo, Allan Feliciano, and Edsel Tolentino.

Also on the same year, following his endorsement in Human clothing brand, Rico launched his own brand named Koboi, located at San Juan City, Metro Manila.

Mike Elgar of Rivermaya

Michael Maximino "Mike" C. Elgar (born May 8, 1976) is a Filipino musician serving as a guitarist and singer for the band Rivermaya.

At the age of 10, he learned to play guitar. when he was 13 years old, he already formed a band and played his first gig and in 1992 (15 years old), he is already a national guitar champion.

In 1999, he signed as a recording artist in the Jett Pangan Group and produce 1 Extended Play and 1 album before it was dissolved in 2001.

In 2000, he formed the 7 Foot Junior as its frontman and guitarist.

He was recruited by Rivermaya in 2001 with Japs Sergio (from Daydream Cycle) and Kakoy Legaspi (from Mr. Crayon) after the departure of the original bassist Nathan Azarcon and leaving Rico Blanco and Mark Escueta as the remaining members.

With Rivermaya, he plays as lead guitarist (2001–present) and vocalist (2011-present). He is also one of the songwriters in the band.

Elgar is a communications graduate of the Ateneo de Manila University.

Marc Escueta of Rivermaya

Mark Edward Penabella Escueta (born 9 January 1976) is a Filipino musician and the lone original member of the Filipino rock band Rivermaya.

Escueta is the eldest of four siblings. He has two younger brothers and one younger sister. Escueta took Business Administration Major in Computer at the De La Salle University, College of Saint Benilde. His family is from Tiaong, Quezon.

Escueta began playing drums at the age of 13. He entered the Philippine music industry when he became the drummer of the band Bazurak where one of his bandmates, Nathan Azarcon was the bass player. Azarcon introduced Escueta to another band, Xaga, where Azarcon also played bass. In 1994, he replaced Rome Velayo as drummer and percussionist of Xaga which eventually disbanded and was renamed Rivermaya. He served as drummer of Rivermaya until 2011. He is currently the percussionist, rhythm guitarist and the vocalist of Rivermaya (with Mike Elgar and Norby David). Ryan Peralta replaced him as drummer.

He is also the former drummer of the short-lived band, Planet Garapata formed by Eraserheads drummer, Raimund Marasigan in 1996.

Escueta married the singer-actress Jolina Magdangal on 21 November 2011.

Panatang Makabanda Album by Rivermaya

Panatang Makabanda is the 11th studio album released by the Filipino rock band Rivermaya on March 19, 2013.

This is the first album without the guitarist/lead vocalist Jason Fernandez and bassist Japs Sergio.

This is also the first album with their current drummer Ryan Peralta and vocalist/bassist Norby David.



Track Listing



1. "Pilipinas, Kailan Ka Magigising?"





2. "Malayang Magmahal"





3. "Tayo Lang Dalawa"





4. "Magic Wand"





5. "Tayo"





6. "Hey, Goodbye"





7. "Nasa Sa'Yo"





8. "Can't Hide It Anymore"





9. "Song About You"





10. "The Better One"





11. "Perfect Crime"





12. "Paalam"

Closest Thing to Heaven Album by Rivermaya

Closest Thing To Heaven is the 10th studio album of the Filipino rock band, Rivermaya. It contains 10 tracks and was released under Warner Music Philippines in 2009. This album is the second of Rivermaya without Rico Blanco as the band's vocalist. He is replaced by 18 year old Jayson Fernandez, who won the search for a new vocalist in a series of reality TV auditions. The band members took turns on vocals with the arrangement that whoever wrote the song, will be the one to sing it. The band has released three singles from this album, "Dangal", "Ambotsa", and "Remenis".



Track listing



"Mulat" Music and Lyrics by Japs Sergio




"Ms. Ecstatic" Music and Lyrics by Japs Sergio





"Ongano" Music and Lyrics by Japs Sergio





"Remenis" Music and Lyrics by Mark Escueta





"Locomoco" Music and Lyrics by Mike Elgar





"Dangal" Music and Lyrics by Japs Sergio





"Ambotsa" Music and Lyrics by Japs Sergio





"Save Your Soul" Music and Lyrics by Mike Elgar





"Here We Are Again" Music and Lyrics by Mike Elgar





"The Sight Of You" Music and Lyrics by Japs Sergio

Buhay Album by Rivermaya

Buhay (Filipino, "Life") is the ninth studio album of the Filipino rock band, Rivermaya.[1][2] It contains 16 tracks and was released under Warner Music Philippines in 2008. This album is the first of Rivermaya without Rico Blanco as the band's vocalist. He is replaced by 18 year old Jayson Fernandez, who won the search for a new vocalist in a series of reality TV auditions. The band members took turns on vocals with the arrangement that whoever wrote the song, will be the one to sing it. The band has released four singles from this album, "Sugal ng Kapalaran", "Maskara", "Sleep" and "Ligawan Stage (Nerbyoso Part 2)".



Track listing



"Nice To" - 4:11 Music and Lyrics by Mark Escueta





"All For You" - 4:37 Music and Lyrics by Japs Sergio





"Ligawan Stage (Nerbyoso part 2)" - 3:44 Music and Lyrics by Japs Sergio, Jayson Fernandez, Mark Escueta





"I Want You" - 4:00 Music and Lyrics by Mike Elgar





"Checkmate" - 4:44 Music and Lyrics by Japs Sergio





"A.M." -3:03 Music and Lyrics by Mike Elgar





"Maskara" - 3:49 Music and Lyrics by Mark Escueta





"Closer" - 4:40 Music and Lyrics by Mark Escueta





"Sugal ng Kapalaran" - 4:24 Music and Lyrics by Japs Sergio





"Restless" - 5:25 Music and Lyrics by Mark Escueta





"Piping Tom" - 3:15 Music and Lyrics by Japs Sergio




"Pure" - 3:54 Music and Lyrics by Mike Elgar





"Hindi Ako Susuko" - 3:45 Music and Lyrics by Mike Elgar





"Alone" - 6:20 Music and Lyrics by Mike Elgar





"Kemikal Reaction" - 2:48 Music and Lyrics by Japs Sergio





"Sleep" - 3:53 Music and Lyrics by Mark Escueta

Isang Ugat ISang Dugo Album by Rivermaya

Isang Ugat, Isang Dugo (Filipino, "One Vein, One Blood") is the 8th studio album of the Filipino rock band, Rivermaya. It contains 13 tracks and was released under Viva Records in 2006. Except for Isang Bandila, which is being used as the theme song of Bandila, a news and current affairs program on ABS-CBN, the album contains covers of songs by some of the most influential Filipino Alternative Rock bands that commercially peaked in the 1980s. This album is the last of Rivermaya with Rico Blanco as the vocalist.


Track listing


"Isang Bandila (One Flag)" - (4:43) — Rivermaya





"Golden Boy" - (3:54) — originally by Ethnic Faces





"Things Are Getting Complicated" - (3:19) — originally by Dean's December





"Tupperware Party" - (3:08) — originally by Violent Playground





"Ilog (River)" - (3:54) — originally by Joey Ayala





"My Sanctuary" -(5:46) — originally by Identity Crisis





"Things Within" - (4:03) — originally by Silos





"Healing" - (4:10) — originally by Dean's December





"Romantic Kill" - (2:30) — originally by The Jerks





"Never The Bright Lights" - (4:24) — originally by Violent Playground





"Padayon (Continue)" - (5:10) — originally by Joey Ayala





"Inosente Lang Ang Nagtataka (Only The Innocent Wonders)" - (4:01) — originally by Wuds





"Sumigaw, Umawit Ka (Shout, Sing)" - (4:57) — originally by Identity Crisis

Between the Stars and Waves Album by Rivermaya

Between the Stars and Waves is the 7th album of the Filipino rock band Rivermaya. It has been released on 2003 under Viva Records. It has 15 tracks.

It is also the last album they recorded with Kakoi Legaspi who left months after this album was recorded.


Track listing
All songs composed by Rico Blanco except where noted.



"Sunday Driving" (4:12) (Music by: Japs Sergio & Rico Blanco)





"A Love to Share" (3:15)





"241 (My Favorite Song)" (4:35)




"One Good Afternoon" (3:48) (Japs Sergio)





"Balisong" (3:40) (Music by: Kakoi Legaspi and Rico Blanco)





"Take My Cue" (3:39) (Mike Elgar)





"Table for Two" (3:17) (Japs Sergio)





"Atat" (3:51) (Mike Elgar and Rico Blanco)





"She" (3:39) (Mike Elgar)





"Noontime Show" (2:31) (Japs Sergio)





"I Can't Let Go" (4:40) (Mike Elgar)





"Pinaiyak Mo Na Naman Ako" (3:43) (Mike Elgar)





"Squeezy" (5:03) (Mike Elgar)





"Home" (4:30) (Mike Elgar)
"A Love to Share (Acoustic)" (2:53)

Tuloy ang Ligaya Album by Rivermaya

Tuloy ang Ligaya is the 6th studio album of the Filipino rock band Rivermaya. It was released in 2001 under Viva Records.

This album features guitarists Mike Elgar and Kakoi Legaspi, as well as bassist Japs Sergio. The three were recruited after original bassist Nathan Azarcon left the group. This new line-up allowed Rico Blanco to handle vocal duties full-time during live shows.


Track listing
All tracks' words and music by Rico Blanco, except where noted.

No. Title Writer(s) Length


1. "Gising Na" 4:15





2. "Imposible" Rico Blanco / Rivermaya 4:12





3. "Basketbol" 5:16





4. "Kagat Ng Lamok" 4:07





5. "Bagong Liwanag" Japs Sergio 3:09





6. "Umaaraw, Umuulan" 7:00





7. "Karayom" Mike Elgar 3:36





8. "Bochog" Mike Elgar / Rico Blanco 3:10





9. "Age Doesn't Matter Anymore" 3:32





10. "Desperado" Mike Elgar 3:10





11. "Ipo-Ipo" 7:48





12. "'Wag Na Init Ulo Baby"

Free Album by Rivermaya

Track listing
All songs written, arranged and produced by Rico Blanco except track 3 and 8 by Nathan Azarcon.[5]

No. Title Length


1. "Faithless" 4:19





2. "Serious Offender" 4:17





3. "Again" 3:17





4. "Stranded" 3:56





5. "Imbecillesque" 4:12





6. "Ambulansya" 7:15





7. "It's Strange But It's True" 4:24





8. "Straight No Chaser" 3:10





9. "Tulog" 3:47





10. "Steady"

It's Not Easy Being Green Album by Rivermaya

Track listing
All songs by Rico Blanco except where noted.

No. Title Writer(s) Length


1. "Grounded Ang Girlfriend Ko" 2:32





2. "Rodeo" 5:43





3. "Shattered Like" 4:24





4. "May Kasalanan" N. Azarcon 3:30





5. "Strontium 90" 1:10





6. "(A Little) Sorry (Should Make Everything Alright)" 3:26





7. "Bagong Taon" 7:10





8. "It's Getting Late" 5:23





9. "Nerbyoso" M. Escueta /R. Blanco 3:46





10. "Prodigal Dub 1 & 2" N. Azarcon 5:01





11. "Never Been Better" 4:14





12. "She's So Uncool" N. Azarcon 3:58





13. "Homecoming"