Bloggers' Night with Sabrina

Sabrina

Exactly a year after her first ever meet up with bloggers, acoustic singer Sabrina met up with them again at the MCA Music office giving everyone an update with what has happened to her since then and also to inform them of the things to look out from her as well. And I was very fortunate to be present in both these events.

Since that time, Sabrina was able to release two albums under MCA Music, the Acoustic Love Notes that featured popular radio personality Joe D’Mango and I Love Acoustic 5 which is the latest installment of her I Love Acoustic series. During the conference, she pointed out that I was one of those who really looked forward to the day when she would finally record original songs. She not only did exactly that but actually raised it up a notch by recording her own compositions as well. Now, Sabrina can add “songwriter” to her résumé. With all the acoustic concept albums in the market, all featuring recent hits with a stripped down, acoustic treatment, having original tracks assure Sabrina that hers can stand out from the rest.

In I Love Acoustic 5, Sabrina has a duet with Christian Bautista, another Filipino who has made a name in Indonesia. Their track, Terrified, features the mandolin, an instrument not commonly heard in songs locally produced. This is actually their second duet since Christian’s First Class album released in Indonesia has Sabrina singing with him in the acoustic version of In Love with You.

It was indeed a very fun evening at MCA Music as Sabrina looked more comfortable this time and she gamely answered questions from the bloggers regarding her music. What really interested me most was her insight regarding her songwriting. She said that she wrote songs when she was heartbroken, hence her songs dealing with heartbreak. When she ran out of tears, that’s when she would have the capacity to write. But since she’s gained some experience in song writing, she no longer requires tears to begin. She also looks forward to writing songs that make people happy and motivated this time

Sabrina treated the bloggers present to a handful of numbers including the never been released Make Believe, another one of her new compositions. She also sang other songs she wrote like Over for Now but Not Forever and Oh Boy. She also gave in to requests to sing one of her previous releases Saranghae which proved to be popular among the bloggers there. While her acoustic covers showcase her clear, cool and light voice reminiscent of Alison Krauss, Sabrina now brings out another side to her artistry, that of an upcoming singer/songwriter. And as someone who champions original material, I am absolutely pleased with this development in her career.

Sabrina’s I Love Acoustic 5 and the rest of her I Love Acoustic albums along with Acoustic Love Notes, released by MCA Music are available at record stores nationwide. Terrified and all of Sabrina’s tracks are available in digital format via MyMusicStore Philippines and iTunes.

Sabrina’s Bloggers’ Night was presented by MCA Music, LionhearTV, Pinoy Magazine and BND Hair Gallery Salon.