REBIRTH: THE NEW GARY VALENCIANO ALBUM

In the midst of all the problems of our country and the future being dimmer by the day, we need something to inspire and motivate us. For Gary Valenciano, his way of contributing to make things better is through his music - a very powerful tool that reaches the world and breaks down barriers of race, color, creed or even religion. REBIRTH: THE NEWEST ALBUM OF GARY VALENCIANO


Just recently, Mr. Pure Energy released his newest album entitled "REBIRTH." (The title was suggested by his loving wife, Angeli. ) Rebirth is a collection of original and cover (previously sung by other artists) songs that provide inspiration, hope and empowerment to its listeners. True. The music man celebrates 25 years of his groove shaking - melody making career and the album can be labeled as a milestone CD to commemorate this event. But it's more than that. Written in the CD sleeve, Gary V. mentions that REBIRTH is his way of telling people about hope in the midst of hopelessness.

The album includes 15 songs (which is something awesome considering albums usually have 10 songs only) that depict the theme of the album. Every song was meticulously chosen to drive the point home. I am very impressed with the arrangements of every song especially the cover songs. The tendency for cover songs is that you’ve heard a different version again and again. You compare it to the original and say, “I like the original one better.” In this case, the arrangement brings the remakes two steps higher. We’ve got classics that probably the tweens have not heard before. It would be their first time to hear a song their dad and mom used to sing. This time it’s with a much cooler mix. And when I say cooler, I mean cooler.

TRACK LISTING:

1. Only Hope
2. When I Hear You Call
3. Father's Love
4. He Won't Let Go
5. Mary, Did You Know?
6. Natutulog Ba Ang Diyos?
7. Letting Go
8. Friends
9. Better Than I
10. Home
11. Ohhh
12. Shout For Joy (Gabriel Mix)
13. Lean On Me
14. Stand By Me
15. Only Hope (Acoustic Version)

The CD packaging is simple yet elegant. The only plastic part is the CD holder. The cover is hard paper and the lyrics are printed in very good quality paper. It’s very thin so it’s not a space eater. Put it in your car, bag or in the office. It’s lightweight too. You barely notice it is there.

Nowadays, you barely hear music that inspires you. Usually, you get music talking about sex, babes, their bling bling, their cars and other material things. How about about love or forbidden love. It’s good to know that we have a Gary Valenciano who will take the time and “pure” energy to come out with an ambitious project despite the threats of piracy and the nearly-impossible album sales. But God knows Gary’s heart and it’s not about making money. It’s about giving hope to the hopeless and strength to the weary. He may not be the president of the country. But in his simple yet meaningful way, he can help people live another day.

I’ve been listening to the album since I bought it five days ago. It’s in my car, in my iPod and in my PC. It’s something you can soak yourself into. It’s amazing what music can do to you. It just repeats in your brain. The soul is quenched and the spirit is revitalized.

Personal shoutout:
"Mr. Gary Valenciano – you’ve done it again. You have taken a risk and it has paid big. I believe God will bless you more as your do his will. You’re efforts to bring out another inspirational CD will speak volumes. Great work, my brother."

Starting tomorrow, I will be posting 14 consecutive posts about the album. In the upcoming posts, each will be about one track of the album. You might even hear a sneak peek.

As always, I welcome your comments and opinions. Just click the link below and type them. I want to hear you out, my friend. Let’s have a conversation because I WANNA TALK ABOUT…REBIRTH THE NEW ALBUM OF GARY V.