Mall
of Asia Arena
SM
Mall of Asia Complex
From
around 2,500 entries, now it’s down to just 12 new songs tackling different
aspects of love from one that was lost to one that is blind that are left vying
to be the Himig Handog P-Pop 2013
Grand Winner. Now on its fifth edition, Himig
Handog, the songwriting
competition spearheaded by Star Records (ABS-CBN’s music arm), have chosen
to have love songs as the theme for this year.
It’s
the third time that love songs have been chosen as the theme. And it has proven
to be a popular one as this theme has delivered some of the competition’s
biggest and most enduring hits like Kung
Ako na Lang Sana, composed by Soc Villanueva and performed by Bituin
Escalante, Hanggang, composed by Gigi
& Ronaldo Cordero, performed by Wency Cornejo, and Kung Ako Ba Siya, composed by Arnold Reyes and performed by Piolo
Pascual. The twelve songs that made it to the final cut are hoping to join the
ranks of these recent OPM classics. Another component for this year’s Himig Handog P-Pop Love Songs are the
music videos of each of the songs produced by students from some of the
country’s premier colleges and universities.
Here
are the twelve songs that made it to the finals of Himig Handog P-Pop Love
Songs along with their respective composers, interpreters and the
college/university music video producer.
Alaala
Music
& Lyrics by Ma. Fe Emechenette G. Tianga, Melvin Huervana and Joel O. Jabat
Jr.
Interpreted
by Yeng Constantino
Music
Video produced by Philippine Christian University
Ano’ng
Nangyari sa Ating Dalawa
Music
& Lyrics by Jovinor Tan
Interpreted
by Aiza Seguerra
Music
Video produced by De La Salle-College of St. Benilde
Hanggang
Wakas
Music
& Lyrics by Soc Villanueva
Interpreted
by Juris
Music
Video produced by San Beda College Alabang
If
You Ever Change Your Mind
Music
& Lyrics by Marion Aunor
Interpreted
by Marion Aunor
Music
Video produced by Polytechnic University Philippines
Kahit
Na
Music
& Lyrics by Jumbo “BoJam” de Belen
Interpreted
by Toni Gonzaga
Music
Video produced by University of the Philippines ,
Diliman
Nasa
Iyo Na Ang Lahat
Music
& Lyrics by Jungee Marcelo
Interpreted
by Daniel Padilla
Music
Video produced by Ateneo de Manila University
One
Day
Music
& Lyrics by Agatha Morallos
Interpreted
by Angeline Quinto
Music
Video produced by University of the East, Caloocan
Pwede
Bang Ako na Lang Ulit
Music
& Lyrics by Jeffrey Cifra
Interpreted
by Bugoy Drilon
Music
Video produced by MINT College
Sana’y
Magbalik
Music
& Lyrics by Arman Alferez
Interpreted
by Jovit Baldivino
Music
Video produced by Far Eastern University
Scared
to Death
Music
& Lyrics by Domingo Rosco Jr.
Interpreted
by KZ Tandingan
Music
Video produced by University of Sto
Tamang
Panahon
Music
& Lyrics by Wynn Andrada
Interpreted
by Wynn Andrada
Music
Video produced by Adamson University
This
Song is For You
Music
& Lyrics by Jude Gitamondoc
Interpreted
by Erik Santos
Music
Video produced by Technological Institute of the Philippines
It’s
worth noting that Marion Aunor and Wynn Andrada, among the youngest of the
finalists and relatively unknown, sang their own compositions for the album. I
asked them during the press conference if Star Records ever considered having
someone else perform their entries. Marion and Wynn both said that once the label heard them sing, they did not have to look for other
artists to interpret their songs. After seeing them personally and
hearing their compositions, I believe that Marion and Wynn will be two
singer/songwriters to look out for in the future.
 |
| Marion Aunor |
I
personally think that the songs this year gravitated towards the heavy and
weepy ballads which could probably benefit the mid tempo and upbeat songs. Yes,
I already do have a song in mind that I wish would win. But I can’t say that
this song will definitely bag the title since it will be the judges who will
make the final decision. I know for sure that they will have a very difficult
task scrutinizing each song during the finals night happening on February 24, 2013 , 8:00 PM at the Mall of Asia Arena. It will be
very interesting to hear how the songs will be arranged and performed since the
ABS-CBN Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Gerard Salonga will be accompanying
them. And the big question for me is if the massively popular Daniel Padilla
will perform live during this night as well.
 |
| Wynn Andrada |
While
the general public cannot influence who would end up as the Grand Winner during
the finals night, they all have the power when it comes to the Special Awards
instead. Those who bought the album Himig Handog P-Pop Love Songs CD’s or
downloaded them via iTunes can vote for their favorite songs for the Star
Records Buyer’s Choice Awards. The Tambayan’s Choice and MOR’s Choice on the
other hand will be given to the most requested song over at Tambayan 101.9 and
MOR stations nationwide. Those residing abroad can also participate for the
TFC’s Choice by voting online through www.tfc.tv. There will also be a MYX
Choice for Best Video in which registered users of MYX can vote for their
favorite videos of the song finalists.
Ticket
prices:
P2499
VIP
P1999
Patron
P1399
Lower Box
P999
Upper Box
P400
General Admission
For
inquiries:
SM
Tickets 470-2222, www.smtickets.com
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