Finally the long wait is over. The album of Jacob is already released now. I grabbed a copy, of course original, months ago right after he announced it through SMS.

The Musician

Jacob is one of my best buddies during high school. All through those days, the whole gang already foresaw his career in music industry because he shows us his aptitude and attitude in the said field. He is the serious entertainer to the whole IS (Integrated School) Department and even kolehiyala’s around. What I mean for serious is that he has the Talent. We can still be entertained of someone who has no talent out of fun. But, Jacob is the show stopper and the main performance. He can play guitar, keyboards, drums and even harmonica. Talking about elementary MAPE subject, ayt? String, keyboard, percussion and wind instruments… name it, he got it!

He sings very well and became the sought after intermission number performer. He used to sing titles with ‘Here’ and ‘There’. There was also a singing contest as part of a province-wide interschool competition. He managed to defend his titles for some years and on our fourth year. He gave way to a schoolmate and Jacob still tap a support on our fellow. Contestants from other school were so relieved but when they saw Jacob around the stage, they asked ‘Are you still joining?’

But what makes him my idol is his brilliance in composing and writing songs. He is a national champ by the way. A musician, indeed! When you see him years back tapping his pen, he’s mastering his latest piece. I wish he could give me some beat and I’ll do the writing so I can deviate at least a try from my usual ripping off of lyrics.

The Album

Among the thirteen tracks, I simply love his carrier single ‘Naghihintay’. The introduction struck me most. Very Jacob! As for the chorus, you’ll be caught and later suffer LSS, last-song syndrome. I heard it first used as a background in Let’s Go, a TV teen series and now as a theme song from an Asianovela.

‘Sana’, which has the same i-love-you-you-love-him theme but with different attack, is also my favorite. As far as I know, I witnessed Jacob on that situation only once. He’s a heartbreaker than a brokenhearted. Isn’t he? Meanwhile, my younger sister has already memorized lyrics of three songs including ‘Isang Linggo’.

Thanks Jake for greeting me in your album! Look for my name, friends, if you buy his album.

The Video

Two thumbs up for the video of Naghihintay! Aside from the cinematography, I love the animation (I can’t find the word parallel to personification where this time, a human was represented by an animal). The song is about waiting someone who loves someone else. In the video, a (butterfly) girl wants the attention of a guy who does nothing but looks at the other butterfly, a real butterfly inside a glass jar. So many ironies were portrayed on the video. The human butterfly is free to fly but inside she’s trapped waiting. I felt the same way. Hey girl, I’m always here.

Click here for the video.

The Next Big Thing

He only needs one big break from any of the two giant TV networks or even from the movie outfits. His album is composed of several songs that can be used as a theme song. Tune in on the pop radio and you will always hear his song. Better yet, request Naghihintay in your favorite music channel.

Let’s support the OPM!