THE opening track of the Introvoys' new greatest hits album, 'In a Little While' is not the typical Introvoys sound that most of their fans are accustomed to. It sounds heavier due to its dependence on guitars and independence from the introvoys' trademark instrument - the keyboard. As most of us know, the band's biggest hits are more often than not graced by JJ Buencamino's instrument. Think of 'Calling All Nations'' and 'Di Na Ako Aasa Pa'. These songs have sold more piano sheets back in the 90's than Mozart. But during the first moments of the band's new album, the absence of the keyboard is evident. To avid fans of the band, it is enough to get them off-balanced and ask them where did the band that they have loved for years go. But that is the whole point of the new greatest hits album: Jonathan, JJ, Paco, Chot and Steve made it a point to make their old songs sound new. And whatever the band was thinking in bringing the guitar upfront more than the black and white keys, I guess they thought right. It works for me. The great thing, though, is that, altogether, the band did not leave everything like such. There are key moments in the album that bring the keyboards back in the spotlight,. Moments that would transport every listener to a place where everything is familiar. 'However Which Way' still has that goose-bump inducing piano intro as well as 'Will I Survive'. 'Just a Dream' has that trademark keyboard lick similar to one of my all-time favorite Introvoys number that I wish was on this album - 'White Roses'. Nevertheless, the album is a gem. It will definitely win the band a new generation of listeners and likewise tickle the memories of life-long fans. This release further give credence to the truth that that songs are independent of their recordings. And great songs like the ones that are in New Beginnings can stand independent of any musical arrangement. The band can even do all these songs A Cappella, and still make it work. It will work because however which way you take these songs, they remain beautiful. But too tell you frankly, I kinda miss the harmonica/accordion fill on 'Maynila.'