Rico Blanco releases his new single titled "Yugto"

Jocelyn Dimaculangan

Wednesday, July 2, 2008
10:39 AM

As implied by the title of his new single "Yugto," Rico Blanco is embarking on a new chapter in his life. The former frontman of the OPM band Rivermaya has just released his new single as part of his comeback as a solo artist.

Following his one-year hiatus from the local music scene during which he toured the United States and Europe, Rico emerges as a bolder artist who dares to experiment on different sounds and create a new kind of music that reflects all that he has learned from the world. In his first album as a solo artist, he showcases more of his talent as the producer, songwriter, collaborator, and performer of his new songs.

 

In "Yugto," he passionately interprets an epic battle in a man's heart, echoing his quest for the meaning of his existence and his views on the world. Rico bares his maturity and fearlessness in the song's mid-eastern flavored chord progression intro that erupts into an anthemic song that speaks about the complexity of human emotions. Packed with emotion and sentiments, "Yugto" presents a different Rico Blanco without sacrificing his remarkable ability to connect with a wide range of audiences through music.

 

Asked about his thoughts on "Yugto," Rico simply replies, "I can't wait to play the song live." This is the first of a series of singles from Rico Blanco as a solo artist, whose debut album is scheduled to be released under Warner Music Philippines this July.

 

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