Saturday, February 16, 2013

Twelve love songs vie for the Himig Handog songwriting competition


February 24, 2013, 8:00 PM
Mall of Asia Arena
SM Mall of Asia Complex
Pasay City

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 of the 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. Tomas

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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