Himig Handog P-POP Love Songs Final Night Live at SM Mall of Asia Arena
I've always been fascinated with contests, searches or competitions that cater Pinoy's genuine talents. It primarily promotes best Filipino savvy thereby rendering great honor and prestige for our country. This time, in celebration of 60 years of Philippine television, ABS-CBN and Star Records had set the stage once again for brilliant Filipino composers globally. It was relaunched as "Himig Handog" with the theme, "Pinoy Pop (P-POP) Love Songs: Mga Awit at Kuwento ng Pusong Pilipino."
Presently on its 5th year, they had received a total of 2,500 original compositions from Pinoy songwriters worldwide. And out of those thousands of entries, 12 songs emerged and were chosen as "Himig Handog P-Pop Love Songs" finalists.
HIMIG HANDOG TOP 12 FINALISTS
1. Alaala
Composers: Ma. Fe Mechenette G. Tianga, Melvin Huervana, Joel O. Jabat Jr.
All from Iloilo, Ma. Fe is a band memeber of Filterscrew band
Interpreted by: Yeng Constantino
2. Ano'ng Nangyari sa Ating Dalawa
Composer: Jovinor Tan from malabon, Director of Indie Films
Interpreted by: Aiza Seguerra
3. Hanggang Wakas
Composer: Soc Villanueva
From Perth Western Australia. composer of hit songs like "Kung Ako Na Lang Sana" by Bituin Escalante, "Kulang Ako Kung Wala Ka" by Erik Santos, "Ka Bayani" by Gary Granada. Previous Himig Handog grand prize winner for Kung Ako Na Lang Sana and Ka Bayani.
Interpreted by: Juris
4. If You Ever Change your Mind
Composer: Marlon Aunor
From makati City, Ateneo student. Niece of Superstar Nora Aunor and Lala Aunor's daughter
Interpreted by: Marion Aunor
5. Kahit Na
Composer: Julius James De Belen aka Bojam/Jumbo
From Pasig City, Head Producer at Flip Music. Has produced tracks for Young JV, Thyro and Yumi among others.
Interpreted by: Toni Gonzaga
6. Nasa Iyo Na Ang Lahat
Composer: Jungee Marcelo
From Pasig City. Composer of hit songs like "Sayaweh," and "Ako Na Lang" by Zia Quizon, "Opposites Attract" by Juris among others
Interpreted by: Daniel Padilla
7. One Day
Composer: Agatha Morallos
Musician and band member from Baguio City
Interpreted by: Angeline Quinto
8. Pwede Bang Ako na Lang Ulit
Composer: Jeffrey Cifra from Bacoor, Cavite
Interpreted by: Bugoy Drilon
9. Sana'y Magbalik
Composer: Arman Alferez
Band member and composer from Caloocan
Interpreted by: Jovit Baldivino
10. Scared To Death
Composer: Domingo Rosco Jr. from Bohol
Interpreted by: KZ Tandingan
11. Tamang Panahon
Composer: Wynn Andrada
Student and part-time model from Manila
Interpreted by: Wynn Andrada
12. This Song is For You
Composer: Jude Gitamondoc
From Cebu City; Composer of "One More Chance" sung by Piolo Pascual from the movie of same title
Interpreted by: Erik Santos
During the "Himig Handog P-Pop Love Songs" presscon held at 9501 Restaurant in ELJ bldg. at ABS-CBN compound, I got to talk to Marion Aunor, one of my bets in this competition. She told us that her inclination towards music writing come from her grandmother who's into writing Christian songs. She can play some musical instruments like drums, guitar and piano. according to her, the genre she digs are mostly ballad, blues and pop songs and more comfortable with anything on the piano. Marlon has a very distinct and unique voice, having a great resemblance with Zia Quizon, whom we (me and Marion) both love.
Marion Aquino holding a copy of "Himig Handog P-Pop Love Songs" cd
Her expectations from this competition? "Well I guess to be known as a singer/songwriter, especially since not a lot of artists write their own songs right now, so you know, I guess that would be kinda like an edge." Now you hear that from a young artist who's got a lot of potential. Best of luck, Marion!
Well, that was just me in the middle hehe, flanked by Ms. Lala Aunor, (L) Marlon's mom and with Marion herself (R).
Another promising artist, towering young man, Wynn Andrada
with Bugoy Drilon, I also love his interpretation of "Pwede Bang ako Na lang Ulit"
"Himig Handog..." artists Jovit Baldivino, Juris and Bugoy Drilon during the presscon
"Himig Handog P-Pop Love Songs" grand finals will be held today, February 24, 2013 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena and will be aired over ABS-CBN. Catch the big winners tonight!
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