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The prolific hitmaker solidifies his place as one of the country’s greats with another pop-rock gem
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On
“Sayong sayo (Papel, Gunting, Bato),” the prolific songsmith displays a mastery
of the ‘love song’ genre with simplicity and finesse, evoking the feeling of
winning the lottery after several tries in life and love.
“The
chorus hook came to me first, and I immediately felt it would be a really fun
song to play live or at a party,” Rico Blanco shares. “I kept imagining
everyone dancing and singing along. A fun party song.”
Recorded
at the Balcony Studio with the legendary Angee Rozul, the upbeat pop-rock ditty
shows a sonic maverick still in his prime, tapping into new ideas with a
sophisticated sheen. The track also marks the first time that the OPM veteran
jammed and recorded a track face-to-face with fellow musicians since the
pandemic, which includes accomplished and critically acclaimed
producers/singer-songwriters Zild Benitez on bass and Tim Marquez on drums.
“Ang
saya at sobrang bilis lang parang naglalaro lang kaming apat sa studio (it
felt like we’re just playing around and having fun in the studio),” the
multi-awarded artist explains.
“Iba pa rin talaga mag-record ng magkakasama sa isang kwarto (There’s
nothing like recording together in a room).
“Sayong
sayo (Papel, Gunting, Bato)” serves as the follow-up single to last year’s “Palibot-libot,” an introspective synth-pop tune that
reflects on the uncertainty of one-sided love. It will be part of a new album
to be released sometime in 2024.
Aside
from plans of releasing a brand-new record next year, Rico Blanco will be
joining Bamboo Manalac, Mark Escueta and Nathan Azarcon for the Rivermaya:
The Reunion concert, happening on February 17, 2024 at the SMDC
Festival Grounds in Pasay City. Tickets to the highly anticipated show will be
available on November 17, 2023 via SM Tickets website and outlets nationwide.
Rico Blanco’s “Sayong sayo (Papel, Gunting, Bato)” is out now on all digital music
platforms worldwide via Sony Music Entertainment.
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