South Border "Rainbow" MV & KHEL covering "Rainbow" on Wish 107.5 Bus! 

Jay Durias, main vocal of South Border performed Mapa with SB19 at their Homecoming Concert. Rainbow is such a classic! Khel’s cover did not disappoint ❤❤❤ Thanks Hurraira ❤❤❤ Lots Filipino artists do original full English songs.

Michael P king of the Wish Bus❤❤❤❤❤

Dear Hurraira, Kindly react to ‘Kahit Kailan’ another composition of Jay Durias that was sung in so many versions by a lot of OPM artists. It’s a really beautiful piece. It means ‘Anytime’.

I love that you watched the original. Most reactors don't take the time to listen to the original. South Border is one of my favorite opm bands. Kahit Kailan is another classic.❤

South Border has earned their place in Philippine music. They will always be remembered for several hit songs that have become all-time favorites of many Filipinos. Rainbow and Kahit Kailan are my top 2 from this band. Michael and the rest of the artists on this cover did the song justice.

Yes, we have a lot of English songs here in Philippines. Mostly came from 2000 bands.

Yes, your memory is correct. Jay joined SB19 on stage for MAPA during wyat homecoming con. He was one of the producers of MAPA.

English songs are pretty common in OPM especially in RnB 😊

Thanks for a superb and unique take here, Hurraira! Why? Because you took pains to look up the original version, and no other "reactor" has done that! (Which isn't too shabby in itself!) Yet, Khel & company made something else so memorable, so danceable, and so "sing-along-able" of this lovely tune. Female vocalist is Rosarely ''Rhyssi"' Avila; falsetto singer is Ralph Padiernos. Being out of the Philippines for many decades now, I myself had not known of South Border band, but this was an excellent all around tune. Thanks for doing justice to both the original AND cover versions of this wonderful song! And giving due praise to Filipino singers and musicians. Many of the young ones seem to like the "real" songs with *heart* of the '90s, unlike the overproduced techno-pop and dance tunes today.

English is our second language so yes, it is normal to have English OPM songs every now and then. Also, Jay Durias may sound familiar because he co-produced "Mapa" of SB19.

I think you hear it in one of sb19 showbreak in one of the challenge...

Jay Durias is actually one of the producers of SB19's WHAT? and MAPA, along w/ Mr. Simon Servida and the NASE brothers. Jay and SB19 also had a surprise performance at the WYAT homecoming concert last December 2022.

Her name is Ryssi Avila, you should also check out her and Khel's cover of the song "Nadarang" originally by Shanti Dope. 😊

80’ and 90’ are band era . But my best with good English song for me still SIDE A. You can check their song.

Hi huraira! Thank you for reacting to Filipino artist Can i recommend Freestyle’s Before I let you go? The original and the Wish bus performance Hope you like it Thank you very much

Yes. Aside from SB19, Morissette, Michael with this song and Perfect, we have so many great Filipino attists inside the Wish Bus. ❤

I never knew Rainbow has an MV. Nostalgic song! Back when we only relied on TV and radios who play this song.

Another song of southboader has mark in the Philippines music is KAHIT KAILAN

Yes i missed those days… those MTV DAYS 😆 Rainbow is a household song those days… another hit song of them is Kahit Kailan, a ballad😊❤

Hi Miss Hurraira - yes we have hundreds of songs that's all in English. Back in the days, our university professor taught us a principle that lowkey Filipino style is when you start talking/singing in English u need to finish it in English. If u start singing talking in Tagalog, u need to finish the entire song in Tagalog. Mix dialects has just been normalized lately. But bottomline is yes there are hundreds of Original Pinoy Music that's sang in English. I can recommend u some, these songs are gold and my Korean students before even loved and downloaded a copy of these songs bec they love OPM too: 1. Before I Let You Go by The Freestyle 2. Forevemore - Side A 3. With A Smile - Eraserheads 4. Your Song - Parokya ni Edgar 5. Beautiful Girl - Jose Marie Chan

I believe this album was mostly in english. They actually tried to make it here in Los Angeles playing every week at a club in Universal City Walk

Songs of the 2000-2010's are the best! OPM during this time is also at its peak. Yes, we do have a lot of full English songs esp back then - you can listen to Kyla. MYMP, and yes more of South Border songs! ❤

South Border is one of my fav artists on that era. Nice to see them. ❤ While Michael Pangilinan, later years when he interpret a song at Himig Handog. Since then, I'm a fan . Then, BuDaKhel is on the rise of music scene. Wow. Very wow, Hurraira. Thanks for digging deep of our Philippine music industry known as Original Filipino Music or OPM. So cool. Love it. ❤❤❤❤❤🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 Thanks, Hurraira!!! ❤

Pls react to BUDAKHEL COVERS IT'S HARD TO SAY GOODBYE TO YESTERDAY FET JASON STEEL...this is an amazing cover...pls check it out and prepare to be amazed again...

Michael's cover of PERFECT is perfect too. Check it out girl.

Jay durias who write this song has also co produce MAPA of sb19 together with simon servida

This is one of my all time favorite songs! Both version makes you think of rainshowers while lying on a hammock and just relaxing. 😊❤

Well, i am here again, not because of bigbang or YG artists but this. This song takes me back exactly when i was 5 yrs old 😂 thank you for this one hurraira! Be safe💛💛

Ola Miss Jamal, The female Singer's name is Ryssi Avila. Her first name is pronounced "ree●see." Her last name is pronounced "ah●vee●lah." Unfortunately, I do not have the names of the other band members. However, I heard that the pianist had died. RIP. Ciao bella. Le😎 Musician San Francisco, Califusa Subscriber 17,9XMe

I super love SOUTHBORDER! im a fan since they first started. Hope youll react to more Jay durias and Southborder, and i believe they already celebrated anniversary with a concert

You're right, local talents of the Philippines are just amazing. Most prominent these days will include names like Katrina Velarde, Morisette, Jona, Klarisse, Moira, Janine Berdin, Daryl Ong, Khel Pangilinan and many more young talents. Now, if you truly want to understand the abundance of Filipino talent, it may interest you to go back through the years to be introduced to highly talented Filipino artists' who greatly influenced and inspired today's aspiring talents. To name a few veteran artiste's will most certainly include the acknowledged Queen Ms. Regine Velasquez, internationally acclaimed Ms. Lea Salonga, Gary Valenciano, Lan! Misalucha, Kuh Ledesma, Jaya, and again, many more! It's a rabbit hole indeed, but maybe, you just might have a better appreciation of the Filipino talent, and maybe, it might help you grow your channel.

You'll be amazed how many million views this Michael cover got. Pinoy talents is bottomless❤

Plz react to Katrina Velarde sing Reflection thank you

Jay durias ma'am is the original member of south border,,and he isthe wrtter of that song andhis playing the organ,,and lead vocal as well.

Plz react to Gigi Delana sing FlyMe To The Moon & Yesterday When I Was Young thank you

Plz react to Elaine Duran sing Someday thank you

He was at some point the vocal coach of SB19 ( Jay Durias) .

Filipinos loved their ballads. As much as we want to have a classic OPM dance tracks, we are sucker for slow song; slow-jammed songs that we can sing in the karaoke. That’s why artists here mostly release slow/ballad songs, or what we popularly called “hugot-songs” (heart-emotional songs) that’s why artists like SB19, Ben&Ben, Zack Tabudlo, Arthur Nery, Adie and many more includes ballads to their catalogue. Before i thought the Philippines were so left behind in terms of musical advancement compared to the other neighboring countries but little by little i learn to appreciate OPM even more. Or maybe it’s just me - who prefer ballads rather than fast songs; or because im that old 😂 (im 43 btw). I think the country can offer a lot to the world when it comes to singing but I think what’s lacking is the well video’d performances. Because let’s face it, the that’s the only edge of other nationalities. When you search a song from other well established artists from other countries, the video and audio quality was top tier, it’s so entertaining to watch whereas here in PH] we are so lucky to have a fancam of one of the performances. I don’t know if I explained it accurately, I’m sorry 😅.

love your reaction and channel Hurraira!

This is what like reacting to both original and a cover version.thank you Hurairra for putting this in one video. Good content. I love it. keep going....

The late 90s and 2000s was the Band Era of OPM and there are many more from that era that hit it big and still continue to influence the music scene to this day. Yes you’re right about SB19 and Jay Durias. You saw him in What? The Making Film when they were recording in his studio and he was a special guest at WYAT Homecoming as he played the piano track and co-produced MAPA then sang it live with the boys. Khel is phenomenal. He’s done a duet with Ryssi as well , will include it here. - it’s Nadarang by Shanti Dope, who’s another OPM artist worth checking out too.

Michael's BAKIT BA IKAW is heart- stopping.

That my dear, is an old filipino classic rnb song.. which has been covered numerous times, and still a favorite of most filipinos who are into RNB music.

Since the 1960’s, OPM (Original Pilipino Music) has always been about full songs in Filipino (Tagalog, Cebuano-Ken’s mother tongue, etc.), full songs in English and Taglish (mix of Tagalog and English). Hold on, Hurraira 🙂 I will compile a short list for you of OPM greats in full English

The original from South border was one of my favorites and Khel and his friends made it more updated 🤩🏆

"THE LAND OF THE VOICES" well that made me blush 🥰

Try micheal pangilan cover rainbow in WISH BUS,its so beautiful

They are also the best singer in the Philippines

Oh you already discovered the BuDaKel! I just finished watching Bugoy and Darrel now you have Kel my love here haha..🤣

I suggest you check more pilipino amazing groups, Franz Rhythm, REO Brothers, TNT Boys

Mygod, who is that woman? 😮 👏🏼

If you liked Southborder, another recommended classic that's right up your alley is Forevermore by Side A.

You may wish to checkout RYSSI (and BFF) version of Don't you remeber on YT....no reverb, echo etc. - just to friends having a singsong as you do if you live in the Philipines. Technically = you are the BEST REACTOR on RU-vid. You always get the levels right so that your comments don't overshadow the performance. You don't permit the levels to differ between yourself and the performance. Also - your reactions are RESEARCHED and you give interesting and instightful information. Sadly, many reactors (and I've seen more than 30 reactions to Rainbow and Khel - seemmore about their own ego. Like its that "I wanna be on TV" thing. You are a class act who ennuncuiates well. I feel I can comment with a small amount of authority as I am a retired sound engineer. Keep up the excellent work - and thank you.

Grateful for this reaction. Been awhile since I watched the original Rainbow MTV by South Border. For upbeat Khel covers, you could check out what he did with Dua Lipa's "New Rules" from his channel and his cover of "Rude" that was taken down from Wish Bus but still around in YT. If I remember right, and Morisette were among the first Wish Bus guests who did a lot of covers during Wish Bus first years. Unfortunately, most of Khel's early work (Lay Me Down - a personal favorite, One Last Cry, Rude, Because of You - pretty rough but he made it work, I'll Make Love to You, and others) were taken down when they reaped a lot of views (I personally think their covers usually sounded better than the original versions) and for copyright reasons apparently. The cover notoriously taken down multiple times even when re-uploaded by a fan was Morisette's "Rise Up". That is miles better than the original. All these were re-uploaded by their fans somewhere in YT though albeit now with less views.

English is our second language so its really normal that philippines has many english songs,we even have spanish song too😊

Another South Border classic Love of My Life is also in english. Before Mahalima, I'm a South Border, Rivermaya, Side A, Up Dharma Down and Freestyle band fan. They all have english songs. Btw, Khel (Michael) also covered a Brian McKnight song One Last Cry on Wish Bus. That guy's born to sing RNB.

Btw, our official language is Filipino/English , and Philippines is the 4th country english speaking

I used to listen to this song like almost 30 years ago... ❤ time is so fast it reminds me of my childhood ❤

Hurrah, Kindly react to Jimmy Bondoc. A songwriter , producer and a singer that will totally blow you away. Also, to Sean Oquendo with his rendition of Arthur Neri’s Pagsamo. He made it his own with the emotional angst that was so beautiful!

Sadly, Covid took Teban Aquino the keyboard player in Aug. 2021 , who left a young wife named Love. Ballads and the soothing RnB genre will forever live on the the Philippines. With every home having a rice cooker and a karaoke machine, it is the music, that just fits everyone's voice.

I subscribed to your channel because of your voice. And secondly, your sincere reactions.

Jay Durias is one of the producers of MAPA and performed during one of the concerts.

Thanks for the shoutout for the 🇵🇭 "Land of the Voices". Please react to Katrina Velarde Go the Distance cover originally by Michael Bolton also in the Wish Bus Btw, new sub here

Please react also to Michael and Ryzzi Avila 's version if Rainbow. Thank you

The young lady, Ryssi i believe, was amazing. Just created an OPM directory to save these and explore her music

remember that guy playing the piano during MAPA at SB19's WYAT homecoming concert? that's the south border guy jay durias, he's one of the producers of MAPA :)

Plz react to Katrina Velarde sing Whitney Houston medley, Latin Medley & I Wanna Know What Love Is thank you

Try checking The Company. Im sure you will love them.

Waaahhhh. React to SOUTH BORDER - Kahit Kailan (MYX Live! Performance)

Pls react to other Wishbus performances of Khel, such as Lay Me Down, Perfect, etc….

Awesome song!!! 👌👌👌 nice reaction 👍👍👍 watching you from KSA…

React to arthur nery's song pagsamo, binhi at ikaw lang you wont be disappointed

Hi huraira, please react to another South Border song “Kahit kailan” and Jona’s cover of the same song. Jona’s voice is immaculate!

Awesome reaction!! Pls continue to react to more of Michael P….

Awesome reaction! Just subscribed.

Rainbow makes me emotional. Makes me remember all the positive things in life. ♥️

first❤ love ur reaction ❤

You reacted to the Jay Durias SB19 performance of MaPa at their home coming concert 😊 I missed the band era having grown up outside of the PH so I discovered them late but Rainbow is some kind of special truly.

Older people in the Phils are more to english- songs, movies, actors that's why so many old songs in full english.. nowadays they mix it english plus tagalog.. Also before, Filipinos are not fond of watching music videos.. not many popular and timeless songs don't have MVs and look at the quality, low budgeted.. we prefer to go to gigs and sing with the artists, live performance anywhere or wait for the TV appearances. Pure talent than visual.. it's just now that the MVs have boomed bec of so much production kpop gives us and social media(netizens) demands MV of every song artists release.. Ryssi Avila is a good good singer, you should watch her also.. thanks for this RV again..

To answer @4:02 - back then if the song is in English yes its pure English and if the song is written in Filipino it will pure Filipino, but now a days the use of multiple language and dialects are becoming a norm, specially on the PPOP scene where they use multiple dialect plus the language English

Love this! It’s great seeing you so connected to the music in your reaction. If you’re loving some smooth singing, you ought to react to Laufey like From the Start

I normally do not hold much appreciation for most people who do these reviews but I love how you reacted and analyzed how every nuance you captured in this performance was described as magical and as relayed to us, the audience.

Almost half of OPM songs were fully in English.

For me the original is still better because the music is a perfect fit to the lyrics with the flute and all. Kel's version has a more sexy appeal to it which is very good too but isn't that fitting. You have a very beautiful smile by the way.

more Michael Pangilinan song reaction please❤

WONDERFUL REACTION! THANK YOU!!

Michael Pangilinan or Kel is an amazing singer...

your articulation is above and beyond

My favorite cover on rainbow..

one of the RnB princes❤❤❤❤❤

I really like your voice

They have a lot of song and its all good

Try Michael's cover of Ed Sheeran's "Perfect" right here at the Wish Bus. You will fall in love with it. Promise, there are tons of Excellent artists and good music inside the Wish bus. ❤

Thank you.

Khel is really good

So beautifully.

🥰🥰🥰

Hi,salam😊

Wow...Thank you so much for that comment...❤❤❤Philippines

Beautiful performance and arrangement. Some people were born to sing and others to do commentary. Many reactors have nothing of substance to offer, but you have a great talent for commentary/analysis and a very pleasant style about you. (I've seen your Morissette reactions too.) You are a lovely lady and have one of the best speaking voices I've ever heard.