OPM is alive and kicking as locals and foreign-based Pinoys join PhilPOP to become the next big Filipino songwriter.
A record-breaking 3,000 song entries, not just from the Philippines but Filipinos based in other parts of the world including the United Kingdom, France, Canada and neighboring Asian countries such as Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong, beat the deadline to submit their entries for the first ever Philippine Popular Music Festival’s (PhilPOP) search for the next, big Filipino songwriter.
The overwhelming local and global response to send entries for the competition is a clear indication that Original Pilipino Music (OPM) is indeed still very much alive – all that is really needed is the right vehicle to showcase their talents.
PhilPOP is composed of respected local artists and prominent personalities from various industries brought together by a shared vision—to spark renewed pride and enthusiasm in OPM and bring about another golden age in Philippine music.
With the entries screened, reviewed and segregated, the million peso question now is who will make it to the coveted top 14?
A record-breaking 3,000 song entries, not just from the Philippines but Filipinos based in other parts of the world including the United Kingdom, France, Canada and neighboring Asian countries such as Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong, beat the deadline to submit their entries for the first ever Philippine Popular Music Festival’s (PhilPOP) search for the next, big Filipino songwriter.
The overwhelming local and global response to send entries for the competition is a clear indication that Original Pilipino Music (OPM) is indeed still very much alive – all that is really needed is the right vehicle to showcase their talents.
PhilPOP is composed of respected local artists and prominent personalities from various industries brought together by a shared vision—to spark renewed pride and enthusiasm in OPM and bring about another golden age in Philippine music.
With the entries screened, reviewed and segregated, the million peso question now is who will make it to the coveted top 14?
The Top 14 are: Himig ng Panahon by Timothy Anjello Alfaro, Bigtime by Trina Belamide,Dulo ng Dila by Noah Zuñiga Cabalquinto, Slowdancing by John Kennard Eleazar Faraon,Minsa’y Isang Bansa by Gary Granada, Brown by James B. Leyte and Jezreel S. De Oca, Kesa by Edwin B. Marollano, Piso by Kristofferson B. Melecio, 3:00 AM by Keiko Necesario, Takusa by Byron Ricamara, Tayo Tayo Lang by Ronaldo Sorioso, Kontrabidaby Soc Villanueva, Negastar by Michael Angelo Santos Villegas, and Bawat Hakbang by Karl Vincent Villuga.
Song Title
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Music
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Lyrics
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Himig Ng Panahon
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Timothy Anjello Alfaro
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Timothy Anjello Alfaro
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Bigtime
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Trina Belamide
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Trina Belamide
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Dulo ng Dila
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Noah Zuniga Cabalquinto
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Noel Zuniga Cabalquinto
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Slowdancing
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John Kennard Eleazar Faraon
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John Kennard Eleazar Faraon
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Minsa'y Isang Bansa
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Gary Granada
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Gary Granada
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Brown
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James B. Leyte &
Jezreel S. De Oca
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James B. Leyte
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Kesa
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Edwin B. Marollano
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Edwin B. Marollano
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Piso
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Kristofferson B. Melecio
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Kristofferson B. Melecio
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3:00am
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Keiko Necesario
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Keiko Necesario
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Takusa
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Byron Ricamara
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Byron Ricamara
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Tayo Tayo Lang
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Ronaldo M. Sorioso
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Ronaldo M. Sorioso
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Kontrabida
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Soc Villanueva
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Soc Villanueva
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Negastar
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Michael Angelo Santos Villegas
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Michael Angelo Santos Villegas
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Bawat Hakbang
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Karl Vincent H. Villuga
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Karl Vincent H. Villuga
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At
the press conference held recently, the 14 finalists were finally announced to
the general public. Come July 14,
2012, these top 14 will showcase their compositions through the final
performance and competition to be held at the Plenary Hall of the Philippine
International Convention Center (PICC).
Mr. Ryan Cayabyab,Music Maestro and PhilPOP Executive
Director
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Cayabyab,
whose music career, starting out as an amateur songwriter, was propelled by a
song writing competition, added, “This is an exciting time for the local music
industry. With PhilPOP, we are helping shape the future landscape of OPM. The
talent and the potential of the Filipino songwriter have always been there. We
have proven it many times over. Now, the next step is to shine the spotlight on
the best of the best.”
The
country has indeed profited from other renowned songwriters whose significant
compositions were borne out of song writing competitions including Jose Mari
Chan ("Can we Just Stop and Talk Awhile", which incidentally was also
entered in the World Popular Music Festival in Tokyo, “Hahanapin Ko”, “Minsan
Pa”) Nonong Pedero (“Narito Ako”, “Isang Mundo, Isang Awit”), George Canseco
(“Ako ang Nasawi, Ako ang Nagwagi”), Louie Ocampo (“Ewan”), Snaffu Rigor
(Bulag, Pipi at Bingi”) and Freddie Aguilar whose seminal hit “Anak” went on to
become one of the country’s most popular and well-loved songs.
The
top winning entry will receive P1 million in cash and two runners-up will each
receive P500,000 and P250,000 respectively. A People’s Choice award will also be given to the most
popular entry as decided by text votes.
The Philippine Popular Music Festival is jointly presented by Maynilad, Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company (PLDT), and Smart. Major sponsors are Meralco, Resorts World Manila and TV5. Other sponsors are Metro Pacific Investments Corporation (MPIC), Sun Cellular, First Pacific Leadership Academy (FPLA), Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation (MPTC), and Philex Mining Corporation. Media partners are KBP, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Philippine Star and Radio High.
PhilPop recently released an official statement regarding some concerns.
For updates on the results, visit PhilPop.com.ph
Here's the PhilPOP Top 14 Compilation.
For updates on the results, visit PhilPop.com.ph
Here's the PhilPOP Top 14 Compilation.
3 comments:
Ryan Cayabyab has done so much in developing the music industry in the Philippines.
basta pinoy ,talaented talaga, from singing to song writing.
Let's support OPM. It is one way we can preserve our culture.
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