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In 2000, Philippine independent label Viva Records collaborated with MTV Southeast Asia to release MTV Fabulous Divas. All artists are Philippine female singers signed to Viva Records. The album is so titled because Viva Records is said to have many "divas" on its roster. The album features 11 female singers and one female singing trio. Four of the album's 14 tracks are new recordings, while the other ten tracks were culled from the artists' latest album releases. MTV Fabulous Divas features mostly easy listening and middle-of-the-road tunes.
Regine Velasquez, whom many consider Viva Records' most stellar performer, starts the album with a new song, "It Doesn't Get Better Than This." Instead of the simple melody performed so often in the Philippines, this song is a modern-sounding, MOR tune and Velasquez's performance is appropriately breezy and confident.
Another new song, "Stop Before You Break My Heart," has an irresistible early-'60s Leslie Gore ambience to it. It is performed by Judy Ann Santos, known more for acting than singing. However, she stays within a comfortable range and renders a respectable performance. This and the strength of the songwriting makes the song one of the album's most enjoyable.
The best song, however, is "Ilang," performed by Maxine. The song, which was previously recorded, features a sensuous, soulful performance by Maxine heard over an imaginative, hip-hop-styled arrangement. The song is stunning. MTV Fabulous Divas was conscientiously compiled, and the album is cohesive and enjoyable.
1. It Doesn't Get Better Than This - Velasquez
2. Bridge over Troubled Water - Padilla
3. On the Wings of Love - Velasquez
4. Dahil Ba Sa Kanya (Is It Because of Her) - Jaya
5. One More Time - Misalucha
6. Gusto Ko Nang Lumigaya (I Want to Be Happy) - Fernandez
7. If I Could Reach You - Ledesma
8. For Everything - Alejandro
9. Ikaw Pala 'Yon [So It's You] - Cruz
10. Stop Before You Break My Heart - Santos
11. Don't Let Me Be the Last to Know - Fernandez
12. Friends - Vanna Vanna
13. Ilang (How Many) - Maxine
14. If I Could - Cuneta
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VA - OPM Number 1's, Vol. 2
Tracklist:
1. Minsan Lang Kitang iibigin - Gary Valenciano
2. Hagkan - Nina
3. Kahit Na Malayo Ka - Piolo Pascual
4. Mara Clara - Carol Banawa
5. Till My Heartaches End - Carol Banawa
6. 'Di Lang Ikaw - Juris
7. Pusong Ligaw - Jericho Rosales
8. Too Much Love Will Kill You - Jovit Baldivino
9. Babe - Piolo Pascual
10. Hindi Na Bale - Bugoy Drilon
11. Bakit Nga Ba Mahal Kita - Laarni Lozada
12. Miss You Like Crazy - Erik Santos
13. Jeepney Love Story - Yeng Constantino
14. Lupa - Erik Santos
15. Kung Iniibig Ka Niya - Laarni Lozada
16. All Me (RMX) - Toni Gonzaga
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Ogie Alcasid - The Great Filipino Songbook (2008)
Tracklisting
1. (00:04:38) Ogie Alcasid - Kung Sakali
2. (00:03:34) Ogie Alcasid - Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin
3. (00:04:39) Ogie Alcasid - Kahit Na
4. (00:03:07) Ogie Alcasid - Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo
5. (00:05:38) Ogie Alcasid - Ngayon
6. (00:04:19) Ogie Alcasid - May Minamahal
7. (00:02:55) Ogie Alcasid - Bawat Sandali
8. (00:03:14) Ogie Alcasid - Doon Lang
9. (00:04:25) Ogie Alcasid - Nais Ko
10. (00:02:55) Ogie Alcasid - Bato Sa Buhangin
11. (00:04:01) Ogie Alcasid - Handog
12. (00:03:40) Ogie Alcasid - Kailangan Kita
13. (00:03:42) Ogie Alcasid - Sana'y Ikaw Na Nga
14. (00:04:54) Ogie Alcasid - Yakapin Mo Ako
15. (00:02:43) Ogie Alcasid - Malayo Pa Ang Umaga
16. (00:04:31) Ogie Alcasid - May Bukas Pa
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Marcelito Pomoy - Duet_Yourself (2011)
Tracklist:
01. The Prayer
02. Hanggang Ngayon
03. Let The Love Begin
04. Bakit Ngayon Ka Lang
05. Forever
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Gary Valenciano - With Love (2011)
OFFICIAL TRACK LIST:
1. Where Do I Begin (Love Story)- Gary Valenciano
2. Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin- Gary Valenciano
3. Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo- Gary Valenciano
4. Tayong Dalawa- Gary Valenciano
5. Sana Maulit Muli- Gary Valenciano
6. And I Love You So- Gary Valenciano
7. Because Of You- Gary Valenciano
8. Ikaw Lamang- Gary Valenciano
9. Kailangan Kita- Gary Valenciano
10. How Did You Know- Gary Valenciano
11. Anak- Gary Valenciano
12. One Hello- Gary Valenciano
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Lea Salonga - The Journey So Far.. Recorded Live at Cafe Carlyle (2011)
Lea Salonga's newest CD, The Journey So Far, will be released by LML Music on August 9. Chris Keaton is producing the disc.
The album, recorded live during a performance at the Café Carlyle, preserves Salonga's New York cabaret debut and will feature such songs as "My Romance," "Let's Fall In Love," "Someone To Watch Over Me," "Salamat Salamat Musika," "I Have Dreamed," "Something's Coming" and "There'll Be Time."
Salonga won a Tony Award for her performance in Miss Saigon and her stage credits also include Les Miserables and Cinderella. Her voice has been heard in the Disney movies Mulan and Aladdin.
Tracklist:
1. Salamat Salamat Musika
2. My Romance / Let's Fall in Love
3. The Sing Medley: Sing a Song / Tomorrow / Matchmaker, Matchmaker
4. I Have Dreamed
5. Too Much for One Heart
6. On My own
7. Something's Coming
8. Fallin' / I Still Believe in Love
9. There's Nothing I Wouldn't Do
10. Someone to Watch Over Me
11. Two Words
12. Waray Waray
13. Reflection
14. A Whole New World / Band Intro
15. There'll Be Time / The Journey
16. Your Song / Someone's Waiting for You
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Juris - Forevermore 2011
Before her first album came out, Juris had to do token vocals for her home-studio’s network (ABS-CBN), lending her voice to themes for telenovelas and cheesy Star Cinema movies. Observers were then doubtful if Juris could establish her legitimacy as a solo music artist, given that she seemed to be doing the MYMP formula of reviving old hit songs. But when her first album came out, she debunked all doubts as 80% of the songs in the album were originals, including a few she penned herself. All of the songs she released from the album where originals, and the revivals that were there, were included as she had done them before for various projects with the Star Network (ABS-CBN). It went on to sell platinum, and her biggest hit was an original Filipino Ballad, Di Lang Ikaw. The first album had so many heartbreaking songs, I joked that she seemed to be like the Sarah Bareilles of the Philippines
Now she’s got a new album out. It has a considerable share of revivals as I believe most local Pop artist cannot escape upon. One is Minsan lang Kitang Iibigin, which she did as a themesong of yet another Telenovela. She also has her version of a hit by Pops Fernandez [no relation to her]. And of course, she did her own version of Side A’s “Forevermore“, which I heard is the themesong of her own lovelife. But I heard that the first single they will be releasing is Kahit di Mo Sabihin an original track penned by Jonathan Manalo (one of the songwriters I truly admire, ever since I heard his composition “Tara Tena”, which he wrote when he was still a teen). It’s a painful lovesong about heartbreak, reminiscent of old 90′s heartbreak songs from Regine Velasquez and Rachel Alejandro.
There are two other tracks in the album, which I’m not sure if are originals or revivals. The song “If You and Me” was written by Koreans and “Wishes” had foreign-sounding songwriters too. Both tracks are pleasing to the ear, but I would argue, not too age-appropriate for women Juris’ age. Fortunately Juris’ voice is so soothing, it can pass for a highschool student. In fact, Juris can very well lend voice to a Disney princess, much like Lea Salonga did, because both their voices don’t seem to age. Anyway, the sentiments of the two songs are ‘cute’ and I’m sure teens can really relate.
Another song worthy of note is I Believe in You, which I would like to add in my wedding playlist. Again, it’s a nice and inspiring ballad.
My two favorite tracks would probably be “Sabihin Mo Lang” penned by Trina Belamide and “Magkaibang Mundo” written by former Sugarfree frontman Ebe Dancel. Sabihin Mo Lang is basically a declaration of love, reminiscent of old Rey Valera songs. Meanwhile Magkaibang Mundo is painfully wonderful song about undeclared/unexpressed love. I think Magkaibang Mundo is the kind of song you want to make as a love-theme for a TV series like Imortal or an epic movie because the song just sounds so epic… the depth of emotion in the lyrics, the instrumentation and the melody, and the vocal arrangement. The lyrics are quite simple, but the song feels so big.
Juris’ second album is equally strong as the first. Although there were many powerful singles in the first album, the second album makes up for it by having really strong Pilipino songs. The kinds of pop-songs I miss. Her “Forevermore” album is definitely a winner, worth paying pesos for.
I wish local pop artists will not always take the lazy route of revivals. I believe the more famous ones among the local pop artists have the fan base to use as leverage to take some risks and release new songs. And I do hope more composers come out to write songs for them. Mabuhay ang OPM!
Tracklisting
1. Dreaming Away
2. Forevermore
3. I Believe In You
4. Don't Say Goodbye
5. Bliss
6. Magkaibang Mundo
7. Sabihin Mo Lang
8. Minsan Lang Kitang Iibigin
9. Kahit 'Di Mo Sabihin
10. Not Like You
11. If You And Me
12. Wishes
13. Kahit Di Mo Sabihin (full length)
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Jamie Rivera- Inspirations
Jamie Rivera has released another compilation album from Star Records entitled Inspirations. “My faith is an integral part of my life. Kaya now that I am given the chance to share and spread it through my music, I am very grateful.”
Track List:
1. Jubilee Song - 3:49
2. Heal Our Land - 4:00
3. Only Selfless Love - 4:26
4. Tanging Yaman - 3:14
5. Hesus Hilumin Mo - 3:50
6. Sa ‘Yo Lamang - 4:42
7. Purpose Driven Life - 5:24
8. Sino Ako - 3:54
9. Panalangin Ng Bukas Palad - 3:09
10. Awit Sa Ina ng Sto. Rosario - 3:55
11. I Offer My Life- 4:48
12. Pananagutan - 2:36
13. Tell The World of His Love - 4:00
14. My Live I In Your Hands - 4:26
15. Letting Go - 5:26
16. The Mission - 4:34
17. Salve Regine - 3:30
18. Stella Maris - 3:25
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Erik Santos - Awit Para Sa Yo 2011
Tracklist:
1. Kulang Ako Kung Wala Ka – Erik Santos
2. Kailan Ka Magiging Akin – Erik Santos
3. Hindi Na Magbabago – Erik Santos
4. Bakit Mahal Pa Rin Kita – Erik Santos
5. Sana Ikaw – Erik Santos
6. Langit – Erik Santos
7. Mula Sa Araw Na Ito – Erik Santos
8. Pangarap Ko Ang Ibigin Ka – Erik Santos
9. Di Lang Ikaw – Erik Santos
10. Hanggang Kailan Kita Mamahalin – Erik Santos
11. If You Have To – Erik Santos
12. Paminsan-minsan – Erik Santos
13. Sa Iyong Paglisan – Erik Santos
14. Muling Buksan Ang Puso – Erik Santos
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Charice - Infinity 2011
A year after the release of her self-titled album, Charice once again conquered the airwaves, to the delight of her followers, with a new album called “Infinity.” It boasts of ten tracks that were either written or produced by reknowned artists of the recording industry – with the likes of Bruno Mars, Nick Jonas, Jason Derülo, Natasha Bedingfield and Kara DioGuardi among others.Charice - Infinity (title tracks)
The album bordered primarily on the subject of heartbreaks and how an individual deals with it. Starting with ‘Louder‘ – a catchy danceable tune about a heartbreak that felt good; it was followed by ‘Lost The Best Thing‘ – a more mellow track with compelling charm.
‘Bounce Back‘, on the other hand, tells about a rebound after a break-up while a love story gone sour makes a plea to “stop the madness Before It Explodes.” ‘Heartbreak Survivor,‘ another upbeat track and as the title implies, standing tall against the odds. Similarly, ‘Lesson For Life‘ and ‘Never Always‘ gives you the same treatment.
Following Charice’s cover of Ayaka’s Crescent Moon in 2010, Final Fantasy fanatics are in for a treat with ‘New World‘ as it becomes part of FF XIII-2 soundtrack though on a limited release.
‘One Day‘ bursts with confidence and positivity, ensuring Charice’s position as a role model to the youth and influencing them with a “can do” attitude. ’Lighthouse‘ gave a nice ending to this album and definitely made Charice as a “light they can’t put out.”
Using the tried-and-tested formula of mixing R&B with teen/electropop, the album have showcased Charice’s singing prowess as always.
Tracklist:
01 – Louder
02 – New World
03 – Bounce Back
04 – Far As The Sky
05 – Lost The Best Thing
06 – Heartbreak Survivor
07 – Before It Explodes
08 – Lesson For Life
09 – Never Always
10 – One Day
11 – Lighthouse
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Bamboo - No Water, No Moon 2011
A little selfish, I think is how I found this album to be, and I absolutely don’t mean it in a wrong way.
If you’re after the strong nationalistic choruses of Bamboo 6 years ago, this is anything but. No fists in the air, no socio-political rage and generation angst. But don’t take a step back, this album has a lot going on, it might even do your head some good.
So Bamboo’s just as Bamboo Mañalac and not the band anymore. As all the songs in this album is written by the now solo artist himself, expect to be taken in a well crafted trip to his mind. The artist did not fall short of the amazing lyricism. The album was evidently planned and is beautiful enough to come close to being cinematic. If audible cinema’s nonexistent, hail Bamboo for making it possible.
The packaging is another reason for a good purchase. Compared to most albums priced the same as this, this one gives value to every bit you paid for. The CD is tucked inside the square photo/lyric book. Again, the songs are so beautiful that they can stand alone to make up a poetry book.
As a confession, I wasn’t that big of a fan. So yes, I’ve heard how he captures an entire crowd’s attention when he performs like he was the only living son of God. I haven’t seen him sing live. I’ve seen him, but I haven’t been blessed to hear him. After rounds of No Water, No Moon, I have been on a look out for his next tour schedules. Consider me a convert.
So, what was the experience like playing his album?
Just when you think it’s sounding familiar, you’ll hear something else that’ll prove you otherwise.
The first 5 songs by definition is somewhere nearing an acid trip on a sweaty Sunday afternoon, of decades old TV reruns and old songs.
Though eccentric, you’ll feel comfortable. Slowly, you’ll feel connected. It might be from past memories induced by the dated feel of the songs, or the crafted lyrics Bamboo could impressively sing so clearly like he’s reciting a rhythmic poem.
Come the next songs, the acid wears out and we’re brought back to the sweaty Sunday, you think better and get up making the most of what is left of the day. Still, the soundtrack follows you through, and you realize that even with this seemingly rotten reality, things don’t have to be so bad.
I’ve played “Please” and “In this life” numerous times for personal reasons. Check the album out and you just might find your next best personal track. Two words for this, pure genius.
Tracklist:
1. In Shadow
2. Please
3. Morning Rose
4. Back on my Feet
5. Questions
6. Spin
7. In This Life
8. Down The Line
9. All Hail The Fool
10. The Only Way
11. Just Go
12. Ikot ng Mundo (Bonus Track)
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Aiza Seguerra - Perhaps Love 2010
Tracklist
1. Almost Over You
2. Kiss From A Rose
3. Ellie My Love
4. Sukiyaki
5. First Love
6. Runaway
7. She's Gone
8. Perhaps Love
9. A Thousand Miles
10. Forever And A Day
11. I'll Be Over You
12. Angel
13. Ngayong Wala Ka Na
14. Live High
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Anne Curtis - Annebisyosa 2011
Undoubtedly Anne Curtis is one of the biggest stars in the local entertainment today. With hit TV shows, blockbuster movies and several endorsements under her belt, Curtis is clearly making a mark in the industry and it’s not surprising that she’s expanding her multimedia presence with the release of her debut album “Annebisyosa” under Viva Records.
Like most local albums released recently, “Annebisyosa” went to the safe route by filling the album with revivals. Out of the album’s 8 tracks, six are revivals and two originals (one of which is actually the jingle of one of her endorsements). Eight tracks are too short for an album and I’m not sure that’s worth the 250 pesos you will shell out to purchase it. The best track is the original and lead single “Tinamaan Ako” which was fun to listen because of its goofy lyrics and easy-going vibe. Although Curtis sounded awkward with some of the tagalog words in the lyrics. Unfortunately, while her revivals are not that bad (nothing cringe worthy) but given her limited vocal abilities and the uninspired arrangement of the tracks, her covers are just merely karaoke versions.
Unless you’re really a big fan (or you want to have Anne’s autograph and picture during the promotional mall shows.) there’s no strong reason to this check one out. To Anne Curtis’ credit she doesn’t take her new gig as a “singer” that seriously as evident with the tongue-in-cheek album title but for what is worth you can feel a sense of passion in her debut. But passion alone could not carry an album with mediocre song choices and run-of-the-mill production.
Track-listing
1. Tinamaan Ako
2. Alone
3.Total Eclipse of the Heart
4. Mouth
5. Bizarre Love Triangle
6. Girls Just Wanna Have Fun
7. Too Many Walls
8. GSM Blue Jingle
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