The Itchyworms release new song “Eto Na (Ang Maliligayang Araw)” and a Spotify Music + Talk Show series to mark continued 25th anniversary celebration

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The Itchyworms celebrate their era-defining legacy with the release of their new single “Eto Na (Ang Maliligayang Araw)” and the six-part series, Worms Upon A Time: An Itchyworms Podcast as part of the band’s continued 25th anniversary celebration.

The year-long musical treat follows the success of Waiting For The End To Start, which was pressed on vinyl and immediately sold out upon its release, and the launch of “The Life I Know,” the first of its kind in the Philippine stop-motion animation music video, which garnered critical acclaim across the board.

25th Anniversary single

Returning to their brand of melodic pop-rock sensibilities with sharp hooks, bluesy guitar lines, and timeless lyrics, the multi-awarded Filipino band has dropped a call-and-response anthem about hurdling through the difficult times with a more hopeful mindset in life.

According to drummer and lead vocalist Jazz Nicolas, the song documents the feeling of being stuck in a challenging phase for a very long period, while hoping that everything will be fine. “You’re not quite there yet, but you feel that things are moving up a bit,” he emphasizes. “Kel and I call this the dark ages; it’s when all areas of your life seemed very bleak, and you always feel like there's no way out. In this song, you’re not out yet, but you have a feeling that you will be.”

Even before the pandemic happened, The Itchyworms have always wanted to produce a jam song that would make for a strong album opener. Most of their newer tracks gravitate toward the uncertainty of the future or the long-simmering anxiety brought by the lockdown. “Eto Na (Ang Maliligayang Araw),” however, confronts the situation that we’re in with the healing power of a catchy, upbeat guitar-pop tune. It’s a perfect fit for what a 25th anniversary should be: a commitment to represent the band’s music and the history held within it.

When the lockdown slightly eased, the band regrouped into the legendary Big Baby Studios, where some of the alt-rock quartet’s most notable hits were born. “Big Baby was always home to The Itchyworms, especially to Jazz, because this was his father’s original studio in their ancestral home,” lead vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Jugs Jugueta shares in a statement. “I remember recording the first few demos of The Itchyworms there. I also remember Tito Sonny showing us all of his guitars, and Chino and I were just in awe. Now, it has come full circle: Jazz and Peavey and the worms continue Tito Sonny’s legacy, and the fact that we recorded our 25th Anniversary single there means so much to us.”

The Itchyworms reworked the early version of the track by adding lyrics that pay homage to their story together as a group and even referenced some of their old songs in the material. Mixed and mastered by Jazz’s brother Peavy Nicolas, “Eto Na (Ang Maliligayang Araw)” finds the band experimenting with a Moog Little Phatty analog synth and a Yamaha Reface YC, bringing a unique twist on their classic sound. “It's good that we finally got to go into the studio for this,” Nicolas shares the process behind the recording. “We all recorded our instruments live in the studio. and all four of us sang on it.” The Itchyworms’ guitarist Chino Singson adds, “Plus the outro or coda is totally unrelated to the tonal center of the song, but it adds a Beatles’ Magical Mystery Tour vibe.”

 Worms Upon A Time: An Itchyworms Show

To celebrate the release of their 25th anniversary single, the band launched Worms Upon A Time: An Itchyworms Podcast, a six-part series that explores the long-lasting appeal and impact of their albums in their 25 years of existence as a band. Produced by The Itchyworms and Sony Music Philippines, the show leverages Spotify’s latest format Music + Talk format, a new type of audio experience that brings together music tracks and spoken commentary, wrapped up into one immersive and interactive listening experience.

“I guess this is our version of the Beatles’ Anthology series,” Jugueta reveals. “Because that was the Beatles’ story as told by the Beatles. This show is our story, our history, our legacy as told by The Itchyworms ourselves. Look forward to stories that have never been shared before!”

 The Itchyworms will have important guests who will be joining them on the show. Jugueta explains, “This project is very close to our hearts, and we would like to thank Sony Music Philippines for producing it and to Wincy Ong for directing it and to Peavey Nicolas for recording and mixing it.”

The Itchyworms are also set to release a mockumentary that chronicles their 25 years in the music industry and a music video of their self-titled track “Waiting For The End To Start,” whose visual narrative serves as an artistic take on the ‘dystopian future post-pandemic’ life in the Philippines.    

The Itchyworms’ new single “Eto Na (Ang Maliligayang Araw)” is out now on all digital music platforms worldwide via Sony Music Philippines. Worms Upon A Time: An Itchyworms Podcast is also available on Spotify.

Sitti Gives Inspiration, Hope, and Encouragement through Her Latest Single, Tahan

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The Bossa Nova singer is excited about her latest single, Tahan. She wants to give inspiration, hope, and encouragement through her song during this time of global pandemic.

“I wrote Tahan one evening in early May; it was born during this pandemic. I was feeling so much all at the same time - confused, sad, unsure, afraid, and anxious. This pandemic has really shaken me and I often thought about those whose livelihoods were displaced, those who have lost their loved ones, how they couldn’t even give them proper burials and how uncertain all of life truly is. Tahan was also inspired by the book of Psalms - how David just poured out his whole heart to God without holding anything back. Feeling all of these, I let it all go in a song,”  Sitti shares.

 

Sitti is grateful for the opportunity of having composed a new song. “To be able to write one again, at the same time be healed in the process of writing, is truly a gift especially in these difficult times.” She wrote the first two verses and chorus one evening in early May and then finished the whole song the following evening.

 

The song was titled Tahan because there is a feeling of melancholy in it.

“Tahan is the only solace after all the outpouring of emotion. Tahan na, magiging okay din ang lahat sa takdang panahon,” Sitti says. “I cried as I wrote the song, cried at the end on my first recording session, cried again as I listened to the first rough mix.”

 “The song encourages everyone to tell the Lord everything, every painful experience, every sadness, and after doing so, the song hopes that in the surrendering there could be healing and faith even if our current circumstances might cause worry and unrest.”

 

Tahan is very different from the previous songs that Sitti had written and recorded. It is progressive meditative, according to her arranger Ria Osorio. Likewise, Tahan is the first inspirational release from the country’s bossa nova queen.

 

Sitti’s favorite line in the song is “O Diyos, palimos ng pag-asa.” It truly reflected the state of her heart then. “How hopeless everything seemed and clinging to Him for hope was the only option to survive. 

Noong sinusulat ko itong kanta, walang-wala na talaga iyong pakiramdam ko. Talagang namamalimos na ako ng pag-asa,” she relates.

Daily devotion and prayer keep Sitti afloat during this difficult time. “I’ve learned and continue to relearn to prioritize essentials in my life: my faith and walk with the Lord, my family, and my relationship with myself. These are my top three. I must continue to feed and keep these three relationships healthy. If you’re wondering where my relationship with others/friends stand, they fall under my relationship with the Lord. As the Lord leads and provides, I reach out and help with what I can.”

 

Sitti has an important message to everyone.

“I hope this song (Tahan) would minister to you and help you get through these trying times. I hope it heals you. I hope it strengthens your faith and encourages you that Our Heavenly Father holds us in the palms of His hands and cares for all of our worries. He will carry us through this pandemic. God bless you. Please stay strong and have hope.”

 

Tahan is released under Widescope Entertainment and available on all digital platforms like iTunes, spotify, apple music, YouTube Music, Amazon, and Deezer starting November 6.

 

#MoveOnNaLang and Join FILSCAP and Pioneer's Songwriting Competition

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FILSCAP and Pioneer partner for College Songwriting Talk, Competition

This 2016, FILSCAP, the sole and official music copyright society in the Philippines, together with Pioneer, one of the top life and non-life insurance companies in the country, are proud to launch the FILSCAP Campus Caravan, a college songwriting talk that aims to guide aspiring musicians in the different aspects of songwriting. 

During its run, the FILSCAP Campus Caravan is set to visit De La Salle University-Manila, San Beda College Alabang, UP Diliman, University of Santo Tomas and University of Makati. Each visit is set to have a songwriting talk to be conducted by FILSCAP, a face-to-face session with a well-known Filipino songwriter, and introduce the collaboration’s second event – the #MoveOnLang Songwriting Competition.

The #MoveOnLang Songwriting Competition aims to give musically–inclined college students a venue to showcase their songwriting skills on the Filipino trait of resiliency – bouncing back from setbacks.

Interested applicants can visit www.moveonlang.ph to register and submit their entry. Over Php 260,000 in cash will be given away, with Php 100,000 being the grand prize. Winners will also receive insurance coverage from Pioneer, while a special prize will also be awarded to the Online Favorite.

A staunch supporter of the arts, the Pioneer Group of insurance companies constantly finds fresh ways to reach out to the Filipino with insurance that covers what they value most. Finding inspiration in media such as visual arts, film, music, and theater, Pioneer gives back by sponsoring, covering, and promoting events and concerts, which include Beyoncé’s "The Beyoncé Experience: Live in Taguig,” Eraserheads’ “The Final Set,” Aerosmith’s “The Global Warming Tour,” Lady Gaga’s “Born This Way Ball,” Jennifer Lopez’s “Dance Again World Tour,” and Madonna’s “Rebel Heart Tour,”as well as music festivals such as Good Vybes, Wanderland, Paradise International Music Festival, and MTV Music Evolution 2016. 

Established in 1965, FILSCAP (Filipino Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, Inc.) is a non-stock, non-profit association of composers, lyric-writers and music publishers, with currently over a thousand members including Ryan Cayabyab, Jose Mari Chan, Jim Paredes, Danny Javier, Rey Valera, Noel Cabangon, Rico Blanco, Yael Yuzon, and Ebe Dancel. ComCo Southeast Asia is the official PR partner of the FILSCAP Campus Caravan and #MoveOnLang Songwriting Competition. Reference: #MoveOnLang video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QxQtSR7VIho

http://www.moveonlang.ph/

Sam Concepcion opens new year with ‘Teka Break’

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Young performer Sam Concepcion welcomes 2015 with the release of his newest single “Teka Break,” a Jungee Marcelo composition. This new song is Sam’s follow-up to his back-to-back-to-back hits – “No Limitations,” “Mahal na Mahal,” and “Dati.”

Before the end of 2014, Sam was awarded numerous record awards – Gold Record for his latest album “Infinite,” double platinum for single “Dati,” and platinum for single “Mahal Na Mahal.”

“The past year has been very good to me as a recording artist,” says Sam. “This is my ‘good vibes’ song to everyone, so that we can welcome 2015 with positivity.”

Sam expresses gratitude to master composer Jungee Marcelo for entrusting to him this catchy, positive song.

The music video of “Teka Break” will premiere on MYX next week.

“Teka Break” is part of the compilation album “Transforming Love,” and will soon be a part of Sam’s upcoming album, set for release this mid-2015.

“Teka Break” will also be available on various music sites.

Lyrics of “Teka Break:”

TEKA BREAK

Verse1:

Bad trip ang gising mo,
 Para bang ang haba-haba pa ng araw
 Pag inip ang feeling mo,
 Para bang ang bagal-bagal pa ng oras, now...

Pre-chorus:

Wag ka nang mag-alala
 Musika ang kasama
 Gaganda pag may kanta
 Eto na, game naaaa.. halika tena

Chorus:

TEKA, TAKE A BREAK
5 & 6 & 7, 8
 TEKA MUNA, TAKE A BREAK TEKA, TAKE A BREAK
 SIGE NA FOR GOODNESS SAKE YAWSA MUNA, TAKE A BREAK

Vamp:

TEKA 
OOH TEKA BREAK
 TEKA 
OOH TEKA, BREAK KA, TEKA TEKA
 OOH TEKA BREAK
 TEKA
OOH TEKA BREAK!

Verse2:

OOTD ang smile
 at sabay sa pag-tapik sa bawat tiempo
 I know it’s been a while
 nung huling humataw ka sa bawat step mo

Pre-chorus:

Wag ka nang mag-alala
 Musika ang kasama
 Gaganda pag may kanta
 Eto na, game naaaa..halika tena

Rap:

Tic toc, pop & lock
 Boogie to the goody good love
 Tic toc, pop & lock,
Doobee to the shoobeedoowop
Bigyan ng sapat na pasasalamat
 Tingin sa taas, tingala sa bawat
 Pagpapala’t mga biyaya
 Sabay sa sayaw kapag niyaya,... yeah! ... halika tena

Boyz II Men serenades Manila in September

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Boyz II Men—the ones behind soulful tracks such as “I’ll Make Love to You”, “End of the Road”, “On Bended Knee”, “Water Runs Dry”, “A Song For Mama”, “One Sweet Day” (with Mariah Carey), and “4 Seasons of Loneliness” among other hits, wil serenade the Filipinos who possess an unwavering love for romantic ballads. With the Boyz II Men sereneding in Manila this coming September, Filipinos will more than satisfy this craving.

Ovation Productions, the premier concert promotions and productions company in the country, presents Boyz II Men LIVE in Manila this September 17, 2014 to be held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

The brilliant and immensely talented group is currently composed of baritone Nathan Morris with tenors Shawn Stockman and Wanya Morris. In 2003, past member Michael McCary left the group because of health predicaments. The insistent popular demand in the Philippines for Boyz II Men magnetized the American R&B vocal group to once again grace the archipelago for the fourth time this coming September.

The group is widely popular for touching the hearts of many through their powerful voices, heartwarming lyrics, and splendid harmonies. The group has also done recordings of Motown’s Greatest Hits, a CD of the greatest love ballads, and other covers of popular hits.’

Boyz II Men’s vast success soared to great heights in the 1990s after releasing “End of the Road” which reached the top of the charts and conquered the number one place of Billboard Hot 100 for thirteen weeks. This caused one of the best vocal groups to break Elvis Presley’s record of longevity in the charts. Boyz II Men wowed the world once more by breaking their own record with the songs “I’ll Make Love to You” and “One Sweet Day” (with Mariah Carey), at fourteen and sixteen weeks respectively. The latter track still holds the all-time record for longevity in the Billboard Hot 100.

As one of the most massive names in R&B and a capella, Boyz II Men endeavored to put R&B back into the mainstream as it had been in the 1970s. The group has indubitably put a resonating impact on music and certainly brought back R&B to the popular scene. Boyz II Men garnered an astonishing cumulative 50 weeks on the number one spot of the Billboard Hot 100, a feat that only Elvis Presley, The Beatles, and Mariah Carey have surpassed. This proves how impactful Boyz II Men’s music has become and how the power of their voices has shaped and defined a capella and R&B music.

Catch Boyz II Men live in Manila on September 17, 2014 8PM at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

For inquiries, please contact TicketNet at 911-5555 or visit http://www.ticketnet.com.ph

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Yahoo Philippines partnership with FILSCAP to showcase the best of Filipino Music

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Yahoo Philippines honors the hard work and dedication of Filipino musicians.  Yahoo Philippines collaborates with the Filipino Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, Inc. (FILSCAP), to feature original Filipino music, videos and songs through a dedicated channel on their site (http://ph.celebrity.yahoo.com/music). 

Yahoo Philippines' Country Manager and Country Editor Kate Delos Reyes with FILSCAP President Noel Cabangon, Yahoo Philippines Business Development Manager Darwin Jacquez (far left) and FILSCAP General Manager Atty. Mark Thursday P. Alciso (far right)

Kate Delos Reyes, Yahoo Philippines Country Manager and Country Editor said that "this partnership helps us in our goal of showcasing world-class Filipino talent around the world through our site.” 

Yahoo Philippines Country Manager Kate Delos Reyes demonstrates the Yahoo Philippines' site on a device to FILSCAP President Noel Cabangon

FILSCAP President, Noel G. Cabangon, shared that the Filipino Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (FILSCAP) applauds Yahoo for honouring the rights of music creators. "Yahoo's partnership with FILSCAP creates a strengthened alliance in helping music creators bring their music much closer to the audience through the legal and ethical use of copyrighted music thereby providing us added visibility and revenue stream,"  Cabangon adds.

Cabangon, himself a composer, is thrilled about the partnership, adding, “It is a fitting way to celebrate original Filipino music and it provides local talent with a platform to present their work globally.”

Catch the latest Filipino music videos, songs, news and events at http://ph.celebrity.yahoo.com/music.

Noel Cabangon gives in to fans’ request in “Acoustic Noel”

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One of my fave twits last week is Noel Cabangon's twitter dated January 4! 

Late last year, Noel Cabangon asked his fans on what songs they want the singer-songwriter to record for his new album. This new record, produced by Universal Records, contains Noel’s refreshing take on 12 modern classics.

Unlike his multi-platinum albums “Byahe” and “Tuloy Ang Byahe,” “Acoustic Noel” covers OPM classics from various decades.

The album opens with Noel’s take on Ogie Alcasid’s classic “Nandito Ako,” which is also the carrier single of the album. The singer-songwriter’s vocals soars in his rendition of Rivermaya’s “Himala.”

Noel turns sentimental in ballads like Basil Valdez’s “Araw, Gabi,” Aiza Seguerra’s and “Pagdating Ng Panahon.”

He also breathe new life to band hits like Parokya Ni Edgar’s “Harana,” Rizal Underground’s “Bilanggo,” and Eraserheads’ “Huwag Mo Nang Itanong.”

OPM classics also made it to the list – APO’s “Tuyo Nang Damdamin,” and Asin’s “Itanong Mo Sa Mga Bata.”

Noel’s previously-recorded songs, “Nag-iisa, Wala Ka Na” and “Awit ng Bahaghari,” have been given new versions in the album.

1. NANDITO AKO (originally popularized by Ogie Alcasid)

2. PAGDATING NG PANAHON (originally popularized by Aiza Seguerra)

3. HIMALA (originally popularized by Rivermaya)

4. ARAW GABI (originally popularized by Basil Valdez)

5. HARANA (originally popularized by Parokya Ni Edgar)

6. AWIT NG BAHAGHARI

7. MAKITA KANG MULI (originally popularized by Sugarfree)

8. TUYO NA’NG DAMDAMIN (originally popularized by APO Hiking Society)

9. BILANGGO (originally popularized by Rizal Underground)

10. ITANONG MO SA MGA BATA (originally popularized by Asin)

11. HUWAG MO NANG ITANONG (originally popularized by Eraserheads)

12. NAG-IISA, WALA KA NA

FOLLOW NOEL CABANGON:

FACEBOOK: Noel-Cabangon

TWITTER: noelcabangon

INSTAGRAM: noelcabangon

Songs For The Philippines On iTunes

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iTunes in aid of Typhoon Haiyan relief by releasing a benefit compilation album called "Songs for the Philippines." The recorded music industry is responding to the disastrous typhoon in the Philippines with a fundraising compilation which features the biggest names in the business.

The Beatles, Bob Dylan, U2, Eminem, One Direction and Katy Perry are among the superstars who have contributed tracks for the relief album, all proceeds from which will be donated to Philippine Red Cross.

All three major music companies are supporting the 39-track "Songs for the Philippines," which is available through iTunes' global network of digital stores at iTunes.com/Philippines. All the artists, record companies and music publishers working on the project have waived fees.

Songs for the Philippines features 39 songs:

1. “Across the Universe” (2009 Remaster) by The Beatles
2. “Shelter From the Storm” by Bob Dylan
3. “Have I Told You Lately That I Love You” by Michael Bublé
4. “In a Little While” by U2
5. “Count On Me” by Bruno Mars
6. “I Was Here” by Beyoncé
7. “Stan” (Live at Radio 1) by Eminem
8. “Sirens” by Cher
9. “Make You Feel My Love” by Adele
10. “Unconditionally” (Johnson Somerset Remix) by Katy Perry
11. “Best Song Ever” by One Direction
12. “Carry On” by FUN.
13. “Born This Way” (The Country Road Version) by Lady Gaga
14. “Mirrors” by Justin Timberlake
15. “I Would” by Justin Bieber
16. “New Day” by Alicia Keys
17. “30 Lives” (Original Demo Version) by Imagine Dragons
18. “Like a Prayer” by Madonna
19. “Sober” by P!nk
20. “I Believe In You” by Kylie Minogue
21. “Hero” by Enrique Iglesias
22. “Factory of Faith” by Red Hot Chili Peppers
23. “Roads Untraveled” by Linkin Park
24. “Use Somebody” by Kings of Leon
25. “Explorers” by Muse
26. “The Love Club” by Lorde
27. “Brave” by Josh Groban
28. “Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You)” by Kelly Clarkson
29. “Simple Things” by Paolo Nutini
30. “I Know You Care” by Ellie Goulding
31. “Carry You Home” by James Blunt
32. “Feel This Moment” (feat. Christina Aguilera) by Pitbull
33. “Sign On” (feat. Daniel McClain) by Earth, Wind & Fire
34. “Going Out” (feat. Damien Leroy) [Radio Mix] by apl.de.ap
35. “Brave” by Sara Bareilles
36. “Lead Me Home” by Jessica Sanchez
37. “Smile” by Lily Allen
38. “Love Don’t Die” by The Fray
39. “Let It Be” by The Beatles

Also featuring several artists of Filipino descent (Bruno Mars, Enrique Iglesias, apl.de.ap, and Jessica Sanchez), Songs for the Philippines will benefit the Philippine Red Cross, to which all proceeds of the album will be donated. 

Songs for the Philippines is one of the global music community’s ways of helping raise funds for the relief efforts for people who are most affected by Typhoon Haiyan.

"As the people of the Philippines recover and rebuild in the aftermath of Typhoon Haiyan’s devastation, some of music’s biggest names are brought together on this benefit album. Including songs from The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Beyoncé, Adele, U2, Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, Lorde, and Imagine Dragons, this brilliant collection is united by a message of hope and compassion."

Songs for the Philippines  is  Exclusively available on iTunes. 

Regine Velasquez’s Hulog Ka Ng Langit album tour set

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Asia's Songbird Regine Velasquez’s much-awaited album Hulog Ka Ng Langit celebrates the joy of love and motherhood. And, the Asia’s Songbird wants her fans to celebrate her blessings with her in a string of special shows.

The Hulog Ka Ng Langit album tour goes to Robinson’s Magnolia (Nov. 16, Saturday), Robinson’s Manila (Nov. 20, Wednesday), SM Marilao (November 28, Thursday), SM Pampanga (December 1, Sunday), and SM Sta. Rosa (December 11, Wednesday). All shows start at 5:00 p.m.

The album, composed of songs that give inspiration to wives and mothers, has the beautifully-pennedHulog Ka Ng Langit as debut single and title track of the album. The song truly embodies what the album is all about – unconditional love between husbands and wives, and mothers to children.

With Regine’s gift of amazing vocals, she has given new life to songs like Hele Ni Inay, Someone’s Waiting For You, Happiness, You, God Gave Me You and Just The Way You Are, a duet with husband Ogie Alcasid. The songs included in the album also feature some of the best arrangers, musicians in the country.

Hulog Ka Ng Langit Tracklist:

1. HULOG KA NG LANGIT

2. RAINBOW CONNECTION

3. AMAZING

4. MY CHILD

5. PAG-IBIG

6. TOMORROW

7. SOMEONE’S WAITING FOR YOU

8. ARAW, ULAP, LANGIT

9. JUST THE WAY YOU ARE

10. NATHANIEL (GIFT OF GOD)

11. THE ONE REAL THING

12. HAPPINESS

13. HELE NI INAY

14. YOU

15. SA‘YO NA LANG AKO

16. YOU GOT IT

17. GOD GAVE ME YOU

One More Try: Favorite Teleserye Love Song and other OPM Hits

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Universal Records has gathered some of the most memorable teleserye theme songs in their album One More Try: Favorite Teleserye Love Song and other OPM Hits.

The album’s carrier single One More Try, performed by Kuh Ledesma, is the theme of the phenomenal GMA TV series My Husband’s Lover. The series’ lead star Carla Abellana’s debut single Kung Alam Ko Lang is also included in the album.

One More Try: Favorite Teleserye Love Song and other OPM Hits also includes One More Try (Kuh Ledesma), Ngiti and Maghihintay Sa’yo (Christian Bautista), Haplos (Alden Richards), Bukas Na Lang Kita Mamahalin (Jed Madela), among others.

One More Try: Favorite Teleserye Love Song and other OPM Hits is available at all record bars nationwide.

Tracklist:

1.  ONE MORE TRY - Kuh Ledesma
     From the teleserye “My Husband’s Lover”
2.  NGITI - Christian Bautista
     From the teleserye “With A Smile”
3.  BUKAS NA LANG KITA MAMAHALIN - Jed Madela
4.  HAPLOS - Alden Richards
     From the teleserye “Mundo Mo’y Akin”
5.  KUNG ALAM KO LANG - Carla Abellana
6.  MAGHIHINTAY SA ‘YO - Christian Bautista
     From the teleserye “Maghihintay Pa Rin”
7.   I’D RATHER LEAVE WHILE I’M IN LOVE - Regine Velasquez
8.  SOMEONE THAT I USED TO LOVE - Lani Misalucha
9.  MAKING LOVE - Jaya
10.  TRULY - Richard Poon
11.  DI NA MABABAWI - Alden Richards
        From the teleserye “My Daughter, Seoyoung”
12.  SA AKING TABI - Alden Richards
        From the teleserye “With A Smile”

Martin Nievera hits in 30 years make stereo vinyl debut via PolyEast Records :“Under The Covers” and “Off the Record”

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You are the song 

Playing so softly in my heart

I reach for you

You seem so near

And yet so far

I hope and I pray

You'll be with me someday

I know down inside

That you are mine & I'm your true love

Or am I dreaming...

"You Are My Song" is one of my fave songs of Martin Nievera. I always listen to his songs, old and latest most loved hits!

Martin Nievera, well known Filipino-American singer, songwriter,  actor, one of the main hosts of musical variety show ASAP on ABS-CBN. 

In celebration to the concert king’s 30 anniversary in the music scene, Polyeast Records would like to announce the vinyl release of two collections of Martin Nievera’s most-loved hits and covers over the years. With the titles “Under The Covers” and “Off the Record”, these two special anniversary package is now available in the market nationwide.

The re-mastering and quality of the vinyl is the same as the CD format, pressed on a 150 gram virgin vinyl plate made in Czech Republic and spans singles and album tracks recorded between 1982 to present.

“Off The Record” collects few of the most recognizable songs like “Forever”, “You Are My Song”, “Kahit Isang Saglit”, “IKaw Lang Ang Mamahalin”, “Before You Say Goodbye” among others to get us reacquainted with the analog side of the Martin’s  30 year-old success.

Comprised mostly of hit singles and key album tracks from Martin’s 30-year-old catalogue, “Under The Covers” however wraps with Martin’s remake of the most notable love songs through the years. Included in the cd is Martin’s version of Kenny Loggin’s “Forever”; “Right Here Waiting For You” originally by Richard Marx; “You’re my Everything” borrowed from The Santa Esmeralda’s 70s hit; “Maybe This Time”, Martin’s version of Michael Murphy’s classic love song; a duet with R&B Princess, Kyla in the song “How Do You Keep The Music Playing” and a lot more.

“Under The Covers” and “Off the Record” are now available in the market nationwide released by PolyEast Records.

For Martin Nievera’s mall shows, details are available on https://www.facebook.com/PolyEastRecords

and https://twitter.com/PolyEastRecords.

TRACKLISTING

OFF THE RECORD

SIDE A

YOU ARE MY SONG        

1.    IKAW LANG ANG MAMAHALIN    

2.    I’LL BE THERE (FOR YOU)      

3.    BEFORE YOU SAY GOODBYE      

4.    STAY WITH ME 

SIDE B

1.    FOREVER (duet with Regine Velasquez)  

2.    PROMISE OF LOVE     

3.    WHAT’S ON THE OTHER SIDE   

4.    KAHIT ISANG SAGLIT   

UNDER THE COVERS

SIDE A:

1.    FOREVER      

2.    THE PROMISE    

3.    RIGHT HERE WAITING 

4.    YOU’RE ALL I NEED  

5.    MAYBE THIS TIME         

SIDE B

1.    YOU’RE MY EVERYTHING   

2.    YOU   

3.    WILDFLOWER    

4.    HOW DO YOU KEEP THE MUSIC PLAYING (duet with kyla)

Back to the 80s Concert Party with Modern English and The Alarm LIVE in Manila!

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Back to the 80's !!!  "MODERN ENGLISH and the ALARM" LIVE in MANILA on MAY 3, Friday at MOA ARENA.

Modern English and The Alarm will join together on a big concert on May 3, 2013 at the Mall of Asia Arena.

Ticket Prices:

VIP - Php 6,340(Reserved Seats)

PATRON - Php 4,760(Reserved Seats)

LOWER BOX A (201-202/221-222/FIRST 10 ROWS OF 202-208/215-221) - 

Php 3,700(Reserved Seats)

LOWER BOX B (11TH ROW ONWARDS OF 203-208/215-220) - Php 2,640(Reserved Seats)

UPPER BOX - Php 1,590(Reserved Seats)

PRESENTED BY: NOVUHAIR | MIDAS HOTEL | ABS-CBN | ASAP 18 | DMC PHILIPPINES

Tickets are now available at SM Tickets outlets.

Call 470-2222 or visit www.smtickets.com to buy tickets online

Here's one of my Modern English fave !

I Melt With You !

Moving forward using all my breath 
Making love to you was never second best 
I saw the world crashing all around your face 
Never really knowing it was always mesh and lace

I'll stop the world and melt with you 
You've seen the difference and it's getting better all the time 
And there's nothing you and I won't do 
I'll stop the world and melt with you 

(We should know better) Dream of better lives the kind which never hate 
(We should see) Trapped in a state of imaginary grace 
(We should know better) I made a pilgrimage to save this human's race
(We should see) Never comprehending a race that's long gone by 

(Let's stop the world) I'll stop the world and melt with you 
(Let's stop the world) You've seen the difference and it's getting better all the time 
And there's nothing you and I won't do 
(Let's stop the world) I'll stop the world and melt with you 

The future's open wide 

I'll stop the world and melt with you 
(I'll stop the world) You've seen some changes and it's getting better all the time 
And there's nothing you and I won't do 
(I'll stop the world) I'll stop the world and melt with you 

The future's open wide

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I'll stop the world and melt with you 
(I'll stop the world) You've seen the difference and it's getting better all the time 
And there's nothing you and I won't do 
(I'll stop the world) I'll stop the world and melt with you 

I'll stop the world and melt with you (I'll stop the world and melt with you) 
I'll stop the world and melt with you (I'll stop the world and melt with you)