On March 25, Original Pilipino Music singer-composer Rey Valera discussed leaving his legacy as a musician through his company.
At the media conference for ‘Kahit Maputi na Ang Buhok Ko: The Music of Rey Valera,’ which LionhearTV covered, Valera highlighted that he wanted to release more of his music through Blackgold Records.
The musician shared, “Iaano ko na sa inyo kung bakit ako in a hurry. Dahil ngayon, ‘yung kaunting naipon ko, through the years, ang ginawa ko, nagtayo ako ng maliit na kumpanya, para ilabas ‘yung mga kanta na hindi ko pa nagagawa. Para ibigay doon sa mga singer. Kamukha ninyo, baka sakaling may mga kanta, i-record mo ‘yung isang kanta ko mga ganon.”
He then stated that the proceeds from Vicor Music’s sister company would be directed toward his advocacy of sharing his music with future generations.
Valera stated that the funds would be used to promote songs. What is important for him is to contribute while talent and time are still available.
He then shared the principles he learned from the late Rico Jay Puno.
Valera shared, “Totoo ‘yung sinasabi niya kaninang kailangan mong mag-perform, hindi lang ‘yung kakanta ka sa entablado, that’s it bayad ka na. Hindi. Ang prinsipyo ni Rico Jay Puno, ang prinsipyo po namin, kapag nag-perform ka lalapit ka sa tao, ikaw ang manliligaw. Ganon talaga ang papel namin. At hanggang ngayon dala-dala ‘yun namin.”
Valera then detailed what he realized with his music career and working with music legends such as Puno.
He furthered, “At kung may gagawin ka pa, gawin mo na, dahil kakaunti na lang ‘yung panahon na binigay sayo eh, kaya in a hurry ako ngayon eh.”
As for the upcoming film depicting his life and music, ‘Kahit Maputi na Ang Buhok Ko: The Music of Rey Valera’ stars RK Bagatsing.
The film features a powerhouse main cast with Gelli de Belen, Christopher de Leon, Rosanna Roces, Lotlot de Leon, Rico Barrera, Josh de Guzman, Jenine Desiderio, Meg Imperial, Ronnie Lazaro, and Gian Magdangal.
Joining the main cast are actors Carlo Mendoza, Ara Mina, Arlene Muhlach, Pekto Nacua, Eric Nicolas, Dennis Padilla, Epy Quizon, Biboy Ramirez, Arman Reyes, Ariel Rivera, Lloyd Samartino, Shira Tweg, and Lou Veloso.
‘Kahit Maputi na Ang Buhok Ko: The Music of Rey Valera,’ directed by Joven Tan and produced by Saranggola Media, will be released in theaters on April 8 during the Metro Manila Summer Film Festival.
