"Kisapmata" (Blink) is a song written by Rico Blanco for the Filipino rock band Rivermaya. It was released as the lead single from their second album, Trip, in December 1995.
| "Kisapmata" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Rivermaya | ||||
| from the album Trip | ||||
| Released | December 1995[1] | |||
| Genre | Pinoy rock | |||
| Length | 4:41 | |||
| Label | Musiko Records & BMG Records (Pilipinas) Inc. | |||
| Composer(s) | Rico Blanco | |||
| Lyricist(s) | Rico Blanco | |||
| Producer(s) | Rico Blanco, Chito Roño, Lizza G. Nakpil | |||
| Rivermaya singles chronology | ||||
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It was one of Rivermaya's songs on which the group's original frontman Bamboo Mañalac sings lead vocals, and was the first Rivermaya single after original guitarist Perf de Castro left.[citation needed] David Gonzales of Allmusic describes "Kisapmata" as "pleasant and tuneful", but "is less adventurous than much of the other material on Trip."[2]
Cover versions
edit- In 1997, Comedian Michael V covered the song Kisapmata in English Version "Twinkle of an Eye". the track was included in his album "MEB: Miyusik English Bersyon".[3]
- The song was covered in 2001 by APO Hiking Society. This was released on their album Banda Rito.
- In 2007, Yasmien Kurdi recorded this song and later released on Love Is All I Need and her version later released as a single.[4]
- In 2018, The song was covered by YouTube sensation Raphiel Shannon and release as a debut single. A few days after its online release, her song grabbed the No. 4 spot on Spotify’s Philippines Viral 50 chart last March 30, 2018.[5]
- In 2013, Daniel Padilla covered this song and was released on his second album DJP in April that year.
- On June 16, 2013, it was performed by Charice Pempengco in ASAP.[6]
References
edit- ^ Levin, Mike (May 18, 1996). "Artist Close-Ups". Billboard. p. APQ-28. Retrieved May 22, 2020.
- ^ Gonzales, David. "Trip - RiverMaya". Allmusic. Netaktion LLC. Retrieved May 22, 2020.
- ^ "Michael V Launches Latest Comedy Album". June 15, 2000. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
- ^ "Yasmien Kurdi almost finished with her second album". pep.ph. Dinno Erece. Archived from the original on March 6, 2016. Retrieved August 11, 2022.
- ^ "Cebuana remakes 'Kisapmata'". sunstar.com.ph. May 5, 2018. Retrieved August 12, 2022.
- ^ Charice - Kisapmata live in ASAP on YouTube
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