I Finally Heard Rivermaya’s “214” | Metal Musician Reacts

Today I’m reacting to “214” by Rivermaya, one of the most requested classic OPM songs on the channel. As I keep exploring Filipino music, Rivermaya is one of those names that keeps coming up. I’ve heard so much about their place in the OPM and Filipino rock scene, so I was excited to finally sit down with this song and hear why it means so much to people. “214” has that kind of emotional, melodic rock songwriting that feels simple on the surface but carries a lot of weight once you sit with it. As someone who comes from a rock and metal background, I love discovering the songs that helped shape another country’s music scene. What Rivermaya song should I react to next? Original video support:    • Rivermaya - 214 [Lyric Video]   #Rivermaya #214 #OPM