OPM legends Jim Paredes and Boboy Garovillo of the APO Hiking Society admitted that their performance would never be the same again without the voice of their late-bandmate Danny Javier.
During a press conference, the remaining members of the legendary OPM band said that it was difficult for them to discuss how they would replace Danny’s voice in their next performances.
“It’s difficult … Jim and I would often discuss, ‘Who’s going to do Danny’s parts?’ Walang kapares ang boses ni Danny. So now, we have to put in the effort. But we’re thankful that we’re still healthy enough to project our voices, and still approximate that Apo sound,” Garovillo said.
“Our songs require three voices—we can’t do them with only the two of us. We thought it would be unfair [to the listeners] if the Apo sound doesn’t come out. That sound is really about the harmonies. We work on that. Our two voices will always be there, but we need a third one,” he added.
While Paredes and Garovillo said that Javier was not replaceable, several fans mentioned several artists that may become substitutes in the place of the late OPM artist.
One of the artists being mentioned by the netizens was Janno Gibbs who’s known for his deep voice.
“It would be nice if a new singer was brought in to replace Danny. Someone with a similar voice range. It would add a new dimension to the music and new life to the Apo Hiking Society.” netizen Maggie said.
“Janno Gibbs,” netizen mark responded.
The suggestion received mixed reaction from the netizens.
There’s no plan for the remaining APO Hiking Society band members to replace Javier.