24 Jun 2008
Biyahe Tayo
"Biyahe Tayo" is a song used by Philippine Department of Tourism (DoT) in connection with its "Wow Philippines...Biyahe Tayo" program. The song highlights the top destinations in Philippines and was aimed to increase everyone's awareness of the beauty of the Philippines and also encourage Filipinos, especially those who have gone to live overseas, to travel in their own country and experience those amazing destinations in their own homeland.
The music was composed by ex-Rivermaya frontman Rico Blanco and Rizal Underground's Mike Villegas, while the lyrics was penned by Rene Nieva, president of Bonamine's PR agency Perceptions. The music video was directed by Noel Nieva, executive vice president of Perceptions.
Lending their voices to this fabulous song are artists like Sharon Cuneta, Freddie Aguilar, Rey Valera, Lea Salonga, Apo Hiking Society, Janno Gibbs, Paolo Santos, Jolina Magdangal, April Boy Regino, Rico J. Puno, Ogie Alcasid, Jessa Zaragosa, Francis M, Nina, and Rico Blanco.
Also contributing their musical talents to this song were leading violinist John Lesaca, flutist Jhong Cuenco and Joey Ayala, who used ethnic instruments giving the song a distinct Filipino sound while retaining its catchy danceable beat.
