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Monday, April 24, 2023

OPM icons predict young artists who will rule music

 

BY ROBERT REQUINTINA


AT A GLANCE

  • Produced by Echo Jham Entertainment Production in cooperation with Soroptimist, The Class of OPM is a one-of-a-kind concert featuring classic hits and the greatest music of these OPM greats that span generations of music playlists, which will be held at The Theater at Solaire on May 3.


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THE CLASS OF OPM. From left: Buboy Garrovillo, and Jim Paredes, of the APO Hiking Society; Dulce, Marco Sison, and Rey Valera

The APO Hiking Society composed of Jim Paredes, Buboy Garrovillo (minus the late Danny Javier), Rey Valera, Marco Sison, and Dulce ruled the local music scene in the 70s and 80s with their hit songs, albums, and awards - but who among the young original Pilipino music (OPM) artists will continue to grow?

During a media conference for their upcoming show "The Class Act of OPM" held at Gerry's Grill Restaurant in Quezon City recently, OPM legends revealed some of the new artists who are ready to rise to their level and shared their thoughts about what it takes to be successful in the local music scene.

"Actually seryosohin ninyo yung career ninyo para tumagal kayo. Yung iba kasing artist nagpapa-pogi lang. Yung iba one-hit wonder artist. And then yung popularity nila pumupunta lang sa ulo nila at napunta sila sa ibang karera," said Buboy of APO.

(Actually, take your career seriously so you can last. Others are just like artists who are just showing off. Others are one-hit-wonder artists. And then their popularity just goes to their heads and they end up in other careers.)

Buboy added: "Pero pag talagang artist ka na gusto mong kumanta at gusto mong gumawa ng kanta, pag gusto mong magperform sa entablado, kapag serious ka roon, I think magtatagal ka. I think sa mga younger ones, makikita na ninyo kung sino yung mga artist na ganun. Yun ang mga tatagal."

(But if you're really an artist who wants to sing and make a song, if you want to perform on stage, if you're serious about it, I think you'll last a long time. I think among the younger ones, you'll see who the artists are like that. Those are the ones that last.)

Jim Paredes commented: "Yung may devotion at may dedication sa craft, I think that's very important. Tama si Buboy, social media can make you so flashy and attractive. But you know may life span yun eh. But you have to do something like reinvent yourself. I'm betting on Moira. Si Morrissette. Sino pa ba? I actually don't listen to new music."

(Those who have devotion and dedication to the craft, I think that's very important. Buboy is right, social media can make you so flashy and attractive. But you know it has a lifespan. But you have to do something like reinvent yourself. I 'm betting on Moira. Morrissette. Who else? I actually don't listen to new music.)

"I think Christian Bautista. At saka in your lifetime, hindi ka lang singer sa entablado. You join theater. Sasali ka rin sa mga play. Talagang palalawaking mo rin ang career mo," Buboy also said.

(I think Christian Bautista. Besides also, in your lifetime, you are not only a singer on stage. You should join the theater. You will also participate in plays. You must also expand your career.)

Jim cited the dangers of the preset crop of artists. "Ang pinaka-danger talaga ngayon sa mga new artist ay madali kang makilala at madali ka rin makalimutan. Kasi the competition is so stiff. In our time, slow but sure ang pagsikat ng mga artist. But the new kids, after their first hit, challenge na yun."

(The most dangerous thing with new artists today is that you are easily recognized and easily forgotten. Because the competition is so stiff. In our time, the rise of artists is slow but sure. But the new kids, after their first hit, that's a challenge.)

Rey Valera said: "Puwede kang sumikat...umikot ka lang ng isang beses ilagay mo sa TikTok. Pero pagkatapos nun, ano'ng gagawim mo uli? Ano ang kasunod? Unless i-develop mo ang sarili mo at gagawa ka ng iba. Gagawa ka ng kanta. Gagawa ka nag paraan to up the ante."

(You can become famous...just go around once and put it on TikTok. But after that, what will you do again? What's next? Unless you develop yourself and do something else. You write a song. You will make a way to up the ante.)

"Let's face it! Ang new artists ngayon hindi lang singer at songwriter. Content provider din sila. Ganun ang challenge nila ngayon. Yung content namin matagal na naming nagawa kaya hanggang ngayon ginagamit pa nila," added Jim.

(Let's face it! Today's new artists are not just singers and songwriters. They are also content providers. That's their challenge now. We've been making our content for a long time, so they're still using it.)

Marco encouraged young artists to be consistent about their work.

"Madali na mahirap ngayon. Madali because of social media. As an artist mahirap maging consistent. Sa Pilipinas uso ang love songs. But you can't go wrong with love songs. Yung mga bata sa ngayon, naririnig nila yung kanta mo, and when they grow old, na appreciate nila yung kanta mo. May kasama rin na swerte," said the "Make Believe" singer.

(It's both easy and hard these days. It's easy because of social media. As an artist, it's hard to be consistent. In the Philippines, love songs are the trend. But you can't go wrong with love songs. The kids nowadays, when they hear your song, and when they grow old, they appreciate your song. There is also luck involved.)

Asia's Timeless Diva Dulce, the only rose among the thorns in the upcoming show, said that she's honored to be part of the show.

"Ang saya talaga kasi fan nila ako. Ayoko talagang may masayang na moment na hindi mo sila pinakikinggan. Sikat yung mga songs nila and then marinig mo lang silang kumakanta ng life, sa akin iba ang value nun. Kaya excited sa show na ito," she said.

(It's really fun because I'm their fan. I don't want to miss a moment listening to them. Their songs are famous and then you just hear them perform live, to me that's a different value. So I'm excited about this show.)

Dulce added: "I don't have that many hit songs, but I got active in the movies and teleserye. Pero outside showbiz, I do outreach programs in the provinces. And these things naman don't come out in social media. Nagagalingan ako kay Bituin Escalante. Magaling at maganda ang boses. Nakikita ko sa kanya ang isang artist na walang compromise." (I like Bituin Escalante. She's good and she has a beautiful voice. I see her as an artist without compromise.)

Produced by Echo Jham Entertainment Production in cooperation with Soroptimist, The Class of OPM is a one-of-a-kind concert featuring classic hits and the greatest music of these OPM greats that span generations of music playlists, which will be held at The Theater at Solaire on May 3.

Adding excitement to this OPM star-studded evening are special guests Andrea Gutierrez, Elisha, and VR Caballero.

The Class of OPM is a fund-raising event of the Soroptimist International of the Americas Philippines Region for the poor.

Priced at P3,000 for SVIP; P2,000 (Patron), and P1,000 (Balcony). Tickets are available at Solare Box Office at http://www.ticketworld.com.ph or call 0932-404-9551 for ticket reservations.

Sunday, April 23, 2023

Paul McCartney Finale - The Long And Winding Road / Hey Jude (Live 8 2005)



Paul McCartney leading the finale at Live 8 in London's Hyde Park on the 2nd July, 2005. Organised by Sir Bob Geldof and The Band Aid Trust to raise money to fight poverty around the world, the event was viewed by around 2 billion people.

Carpenters, The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra - Superstar




While My Guitar Gently Weeps (Taken from Concert For George)


Why should you listen to Vivaldi's "Four Seasons"? - Betsy Schwarm


View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/why-should-... Light, bright, and cheerful, "The Four Seasons" by Antonio Vivaldi is some of the most familiar of all early 18th century music, featured in numerous films and television commercials. But what is its significance, and why does it sound that way? Betsy Schwarm uncovers the underlying narrative of this musical masterpiece. Lesson by Betsy Schwarm, animation by Compote Collective.

Thursday, April 20, 2023

Classical Music Is NOT Boring | Vivaldi, Tchaikovsky, Mozart...


Hi, here there is the very best of classical music era in a playlist with the greatest composers of all time such as Mozart, Beethoven, Bach, Chopin, Vivaldi, Wagner, Grieg and many more. Top beautiful piano, violin, orchestral, symphonic and choral masterpieces all in one mix. Enjoy it!!! ------------------- Welcome to The Classical Music We love classical music as well as relaxing instrumental music so some years ago we decided to create this channel where you can find the best videos of well-known pieces of classical piano, violin and orchestral music combined with nature sounds and visuals in a unique way. We made original and educative videos from musical compositions performed by our musician partners which we transform to make them more suitable and attractive to the average viewer. This results in videos that are perfectly suitable to focus on studying, reading, working and improving your concentration and memorization while listening to the greatest composers of all times such as Mozart, Beethoven, Bach, Chopin and many more. We hope you enjoy them! Classical Music Is NOT Boring | Vivaldi, Tchaikovsky, Mozart...

Andrew Lloyd Webber dedicates final ‘Phantom of the Opera’ on Broadway to his late son

Andrew Lloyd Webber dedicates final 'Phantom of the Opera' performance on Broadway to his late son, Nicholas

Andrew Lloyd Webber dedicates final 'Phantom of the Opera' performance on Broadway to his late son, Nicholas. Picture: Alamy

By Maddy Shaw Roberts

The musical theatre composer bid farewell to Broadway’s longest-running show after 35 years and 13,981 performances.

Andrew Lloyd Webber dedicated the final Broadway performance of his musical The Phantom of the Opera to his son Nicholas, who died of cancer last month aged 43.

After 35 years and 13,981 shows that made it the longest-running show in Broadway history, Phantom took its final bow on Sunday evening at the Majestic Theatre in New York City.

“I hope you won’t mind if I dedicate this performance to my son, Nick,” Lloyd Webber told theatregoers.

Turning to soprano Sarah Brightman, who was formerly married to Lloyd Webber, he recalled: “When Nick was a little boy, he heard some of this music and he loved it.”

“Yes, he did,” Brightman responded. “When Andrew was writing it, he was right there. So his soul is with us. Nick, we love you very much.”

Lloyd Webber announced his son’s death on 25 March. In his statement, he said he was “shattered” by the news.

'Phantom' takes its final bow on Broadway on 16 April
'Phantom' takes its final bow on Broadway on 16 April. Picture: Alamy

In September 2022, it was announced that Phantom would have its final curtain call in 2023. By November, it had been given a two-month extension after an encouraging spike in ticket sales.

Eventually on Sunday 16 April, the cast took their final bow in an emotional last performance. Emilie Kouatchou, the first Black actress to play Christine full time on Broadway, received a mid-show standing ovation for her sublime rendition of ‘Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again’.  

Throughout the performance, iconic pieces of décor including the Phantom’s boat, entered the stage to the sound of cheers and whistles from the audience. Watch below as the chandelier rose for the final time...


To date, the show has won seven Tony Awards, including best musical.

Throughout its 35-year run, the production has employed a total of around 6,500 people, including 400 actors.

Brightman added on the night that she doesn’t “feel it’s the end” for the popular musical, hinting at its return to Broadway in the future.

Wednesday, April 19, 2023

Freddie Aguilar — Anak [Official Lyric Video with Chords]



Stardust



Stardust · The Bay Big Band · Hoagy Carmichael · Mitchell Parish Swing Low Great Clarinet ℗ 1958 © Omega Records™ a division of 43 North Broadway, LLC. WARNING: All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication is a violation of applicable laws.

What is the difference between the Philippine opera and the Philippine ballet?


I found this interesting article by Steven Sharp, Quora.

The Philippine opera and Philippine ballet are two distinct forms of performing arts in the Philippines, each with their own unique characteristics and history.

Philippine opera, also known as "Kundiman opera," is a form of musical theater that combines elements of Western operatic singing and storytelling with traditional Philippine music and dance. It emerged in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period and was heavily influenced by the zarzuela, a form of Spanish musical theater.

In Philippine opera, the performers sing in a blend of Western and Philippine languages, often with dramatic and emotional intensity. The stories told in Philippine opera often revolve around themes of love, heroism, and social justice. The musical accompaniment is typically provided by a small ensemble of Philippine instruments such as the guitar, bandurria, and kulintang.

On the other hand, Philippine ballet is a form of classical dance that originated in Europe but has been adapted and developed in the Philippines. It typically features dancers performing intricate and graceful movements to classical music, often telling a story or conveying a particular emotion through their movements.

In Philippine ballet, dancers usually wear pointe shoes and tutus, and perform choreography that requires a high degree of technical skill and athleticism. Philippine ballet companies often perform works by famous European choreographers, as well as pieces created by Filipino choreographers that incorporate Philippine cultural elements.

Overall, while both Philippine opera and Philippine ballet involve storytelling and performance, they differ in their specific forms, techniques, and cultural influences.

Tuesday, April 18, 2023

Beethoven's Meaning of Life - The double fugue in the ninth symphony


A visual exploration of the double fugue from Beethoven's choral 9th symphony...plus an explanation of what it all might mean... Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 01:06 Theme 1 02:55 Theme 2 04:33 Extra bits 06:01 The Double Fugue 07:29 The Why?

Monday, April 17, 2023

Ladyva's Epic Boogie Woogie Piano Performance


Ladyva's Website: https://ladyva.com/ This is Ladyva's live performance at the Boogie-Woogie festival "International Boogie Nights Uster" last November 2022. This festival is organised by the renowned Swiss Boogie-Woogie Pianist, Chris Conz, and brings together some of the best boogie-woogie musicians from around the world. ► Get Ladyva's music & everything: https://linktr.ee/Ladyva ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ladyvaoffic... ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ladyva01/ ► TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ladyvaofficial ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/LadyvaOfficial

This concert features OPM Icons and Pops Fernandez

"The Four Kings and a Queen" concert is all set to wow the audience with a repertoire of OPM classics from the quartet of certified hitmakers.


Enchanted Kingdom is proud to present a concert that will bring back the golden era of Original Pilipino Music (OPM) “The Four Kings and Queen” on May 7, 2023, at the Enchanting Events Place at 7 p.m.

Under the musical direction of Gerry Matias, "The Four Kings and a Queen" concert is all set to wow the audience with a repertoire of OPM classics from the quartet of certified Hitmakers, plus a good dose of captivating performances from the undisputed Concert Queen Pops Fernandez with her renditions of top favorites and modern pop hits. Gerry Matias is a highly respected musician, composer, and arranger known for his exceptional talent in the music industry.

The concert promises to be a winning live entertainment phenomenon as the artists will perform their classic hits that have become part of the Filipino music culture. Fans can expect to hear Nonoy Zuñiga's "Kumusta Ka," Hajji Alejandro's "Nakapagtataka," Rey Valera's "Maging Sino Ka Man," Marco Sison's "Si Aida, Si Lorna, o Si Fe," and Pops Fernandez's "Don't Say Goodbye" and many more.

Ticket prices are VVIP at P5,000, VIP at P3,750, and General Admission at P2,000. For Concert & Admission to the park, ticket prices are VVIP at P5,700, VIP at P4,450, and General Admission at P2,700. Tickets are now available at Enchanted Kingdom Makati Sales Office, Front Gate ticket booths and online soon https://bit.ly/4Kings1QueenatEK. Fans can also check www.enchantedkingdom.ph and Facebook: enchantedkingdom.ph for more details.

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This May 7, 2023, Enchanted Kingdom and the Four Kings and Queen of OPM invite everyone to join them as they celebrate the beauty and richness of Filipino music. It's a night not to be missed, so grab your tickets now!

For more information, feel free to get in touch with our Magical Guest Relations Office at 09088861271 (+632) 85843535 or (+632) 85844326 to 29 or email at mgrd@enchantedkingdom.ph