REBIRTH: ONLY HOPE

If there is one thing I've learned from watching American Idol, each singer should not copy the song but breath new life into it. They should make every song uniquely their own even if was sung by someone else. Sung by Mandy Moore for the movie “A WALK TO REMEMBER “, Gary Valenciano does his own rendition of this Switchfoot original song. Gary V. did an excellent job in making this song his own. The album has two version – one is an acoustic version. But both versions bring out something from the song that somehow has been hidden.

With the careful use of several instruments most especially the strings, there's a certain drama that you will feel when you hear the song. It's like the soundtrack from a movie. Plus, the way Gary V. sings the song is not like Mandy Moore. He brings it two steps higher. You can feel his passion for music and the message he wants to convey.

Most people think this song is for a special someone. Actually, this is a love song for God. The singer wants to express his love for God and telling him that he is his “Only Hope.” In our times of difficulty, we need to know who our real hope truly is.

For a sneak peek, you can check out this clip from the album (with permission for Manila Genesis' Mike Jamir) at the IWANNATALKABOUTcast pocast.

That's my take on the first (and last) track of the Rebirth album – MY ONLY HOPE.

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