Closest Thing to Heaven (album) explained
Closest Thing to Heaven is the tenth studio album by the Filipino rock band Rivermaya. It contains ten tracks and was released under Warner Music Philippines in 2009.[1] This is the final album with Jayson Fernandez and Japs Sergio, who left the band in 2011[2] [3] and 2012,[4] [5] respectively. Rivermaya released three singles from the album: "Dangal", "Ambotsa", and "Remenis".
Personnel
- Jayson Fernandez – lead vocals, guitar
- Japs Sergio – bass, backing vocals, lead vocals
- Mike Elgar – guitar, backing vocals, keyboards
- Mark Escueta – drums, percussion, backing vocals, guitar, trumpet
Additional musicians:
- Amanda Ling – keyboards (track 2)
- Aldwin Perez – violin (track 9)
- Akemi Elgar – "I Know Right" and "Daddy, That's Enough" (track 7)
- Jolina Magdangal and Al – additional clappers (track 1)
Album credits
- Executive producer: – Jim Baluyut
- Associate producer – Neil Gregorio
- Studio coordinator – Liz Lorenzo
- All songs arranged by Rivermaya
- All songs recorded at Tracks Studios
- Engineered by Angee Rozul
- Assistant engineers – Monty Macalino, Liz Lorenzo, Rivermaya
- All songs mixed by Angee Rozul & Rivermaya
- Produced by Rivermaya & Angee Rozul
- Mastered by Angee Rozul
Notes and References
- Web site: Who does Rivermaya belong to? . philstar.com . Ricky Lo . 26 September 2009.
- Web site: Everyone is entitled to their own idea of what Rivermaya is . ph.news.yahoo.com . Adrian Arcega . 25 November 2011.
- Web site: Rivermaya Returns Minus the Baggage . ph.news.yahoo.com . Yahoo . 6 February 2013.
- Web site: Peso Movement's debut album is a 4-star riot . ph.news.yahoo.com . Tony Maghirang . 26 September 2014.
- Web site: Rivermaya refugee returns with dreamy solo album, loud new demos . sg.style.yahoo.com . Francis Brew . 12 April 2012.
