Erik Santos Collection (Timeless Movie and TV Themesongs) Bloggers’ Conference

Erik Santos

At a time when reality talent competition are becoming a dime a dozen, it’s getting a lot tougher for the winners both past and present to survive this cut throat music industry. One of the early winners of this kind of competition, Erik Santos has not only managed to survive in the recording industry but has established himself as one of the country’s leading male vocalists. In celebration of his ten years in the industry, Erik has released The Erik Santos Collection (Timeless Movie and TV Themesongs) as his first treat to his fans. He recently had a bloggers’ conference held at Max’s Restaurant to talk about this album and his upcoming projects in commemoration of his 10^th year anniversary in the business.

The Erik Santos Collection (Timeless Movie and TV Themesongs) released by Star Records is a 30 track compilation of Erik’ previous recordings that had been used in as many movie and tv series. The tracks have all been digitally remastered giving the listener a seamless listening experience of Erik’s songs throughout the years starting from the first ever original song he has recorded Pagbigyang Muli (from Maria la del Barrio) up to the album’s current single Muling Buksan ang Puso which is the theme song of the tv series of the same name. And this compilation is very reasonably priced as it only costs the same as a single disc album which makes this album a nice treat to longtime fans and a perfect introductory package to new listeners.

This album just kicks off Erik’s celebration of his first decade in the industry. He will soon embark on a US tour this August and September and will wrap things up with a major concert at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) this November 9, 2013. Erik will also release another album of new material featuring a new sound from him.

When Erik was asked how he wants to establish himself in the industry, he said once again that he wanted to be considered as an icon like his idols Martin Nievera and Gary Valenciano. And when he was asked what he wants to accomplish as a singer, he responded that he wants to record a track with Sarah Geronimo and Regine Velasquez. He said that while he has performed live together with these two women, he hasn’t recorded anything with them yet.

Erik also expressed his appreciation to his fans who had been supporting him for 10 years. He even mentioned being touched by those with physical disabilities who still traveled from afar just to see him perform. And it’s for them that he continues to record, perform and do his best. He believes that it’s this connection and rapport with his audience, along with showmanship, singing from the heart and being a complete package as the key for his decade long success.

The release of The Erik Santos Collection (Timeless Movie and TV Themesongs) is just the start and there are still more to come as Erik continues celebrating his 10 years in the business. I’ve seen Erik perform many times like at his PowER IKons concert and act on stage at Disney’s The Little Mermaid, it will be interesting for me to see what he comes up in the next few months especially the upcoming album that will feature a new sound from him.

Erik Santos’ The Erik Santos Collection (Timeless Movie and TV Themesongs) released by Star Records is now available in record stores nationwide. Muling Buksan ang Puso and the rest of the tracks are also available digitally via MyMusicStore Philippines and at iTunes.

The Erik Santos Collection (Timeless Movie and TV Themesongs)

Tracks:

Disc 1

1. Muling Buksan Ang Puso

2. You Are My Song

3. If You Asked Me To

4. Suddenly It's Magic

5. Iisa Pa Lamang

6. Di Lang Ikaw

7. Ikaw

8. Paano Ba Ang Magmahal

9. Pagbigyang Muli

10. I Will Never Leave You

11. Kulang Ako Kung Wala Ka

12. Sana Ikaw

13. Hindi Na Magbabago

14. Sapagkat Ang Diyos Ay Pag-Ibig

15. Miss You Like Crazy

Disc 2

1. If I Just Believed

2. Kung Akin Ang Mundo

3. Lupa

4. May Bukas Pa

5. My Love Is Here

6. Say You'll Never Go

7. Muntik Na Kitang Minahal

8. I'll Never Go

9. May Minamahal

10. Your Love

11. Maging Sino Ka Man

12. Here I Am

13. Magpahanggang Wakas

14. Now That I Have You

15. It Might Be You