Mc Richard Paglicawan
It’s that time of the year again when OPM songs steal the spotlight. Now on its 6th year, the country’s biggest multimedia songwriting competition “Himig Handog P-POP Love Songs 2014” chose the following entries as finalists: “Akin Ka Na Lang” by Francis Louis Salazar from Quezon City; “Bumabalik ang Nagdaan” by Sarah Jane Gandia from Los Angeles, California; “Dito” by Raizo Brent Chabeldin and Biv De Vera from Metro Manila; “Everything Takes Time” by Hazel Faith Dela Cruz from Sampaloc, Manila; “Halik sa Hangin” by David Dimaguila from Cainta, Rizal; “Hanggang Kailan” by Jose Joel Mendoza from Mandaluyong; “If You Don’t Want to Fall” by Jude Gitamondoc from Cebu; “Mahal Kita Pero” by Melchora Mabilog from Laguna; “Mahal Ko o Mahal Ako” by Edwin Marollano from Muntinlupa City; “Pare, Mahal Mo Raw Ako” by Jovinor Tan from Quezon City; “Pumapag-Ibig” by Jungee Marcelo from Pasig City; “Seven Minutes” by Mary Grace Gabor from Taguig City; “Simpleng Tulad Mo” by Meljohn Magno from Laguna; “Umiiyak ang Puso” by Rolando Azor from San Juan; and “Walang Basagan ng Trip” by Eric De Leon from Malabon.
“Himig Handog P-POP Love Songs 2014” is a search for exceptional musical talents with endearing and uniquely “Pinoy” love songs that transcend generations and stand out in the world like some of today’s OPM classic love songs popularized through “Himig Handog.” These include “Hanggang,” interpreted by Wency Cornejo; “Kung Ako Na Lang Sana” by Bituin Escalante; “Kung Ako Ba S’ya” by Piolo Pascual; “Bye Bye Na,” by Rico Blanco; and “This Guy’s In Love With You Pare” by Chito Miranda.
This year promises to bring something new to the table, with a mix of veteran and amateur Filipino composers, will be performed by some of the brightest recording stars in the country, opting to bow out of this year’s race. The highly anticipated finals night of the country’s biggest multimedia songwriting competition, “Himig Handog Pinoy Pop (P-Pop) Love Songs 2014,” will happen on September 28 (Sunday) at the Araneta Coliseum. Kapamilya stars Kim Chiu, Xian Lim, Robi Domingo, and Alex Gonzaga will host the event.
To help OPM lovers decide on which songs to vote, check out the 15 entries below:
1. Pumapag-Ibig performed by Marion Aunor featuring Rizza Cabrera & Seed Bunye (MV by Mapúa Institute of Technology)
Words & Music by Jungee Marcelo Vocal Harmony by Krina Cayabyab Drums by Niño Regalado Bass by Karel Honasan Keyboards by Marlon Oliveros Guitars/Ukulele by Janno Queyquep Recording by Dan Tañedo Mixed and Mastered by Dhuntz Tañedo at Bellhaus Studios Arranged & Produced by Jungee Marcelo
Lyric Video Edit by Archelle de Belen & Eaizen Almazan
Published by Star Songs, Inc.
2. Mahal Kita Pero performed by Janella Salvador (MV by San Beda Alabang)
Words & Music by Melchora Mabilog Arranged & Produced by Jack Rufo Live Guitar by Jack Rufo Mixed & Mastered by Jack Rufo at Twelvestone Studios
Lyric Video Edit by Archelle de Belen & Eaizen Almazan
Published by Star Songs, Inc.
3. Akin Ka Na Lang performed by Morissette Amon (MV by Colegio de San Juan de Letran)
Words & Music by Francis “Kiko” Salazar Arranged & Produced by Francis Kiko Salazar Back-up Vocals by Francis “Kiko” Salazar Mixed & Mastered by Dante Tañedo at Bellhaus Studio
Lyric Video Edit by Archelle de Belen & Eaizen Almazan
Published by Star Songs, Inc.
4. Dito performed by Jovit Baldivino (MV by by Far Eastern University)
Words & Music by Raizo Chabeldin & Biv De Vera Guitars by Janno Queyquep Back-up Vocals by Raizo Chabeldin & Biv De Vera Produced by Raizo Chabeldin Mixed & Mastered by Dante Tañedo at Bellhaus Studio
Lyric Video Edit by Archelle de Belen & Eaizen Almazan
Published by Star Songs, Inc.
5. Mahal Ko O Mahal Ako performed by KZ Tandingan (MV by San Sebastian College Recoletos Manila)
Words & Music by Edwin Marollano Arranged & Produced by Edwin Marollano Additional Piano works by Elmer Blancaflor Additional Loops by Arnold Jallores Vocal Supervision by Marlon Silva Recorded, Mixed & Mastered at Mixsonic Studios Recording Engineers Marlon Silva & Arnold Jallores Special thanks to Rey Magtoto, Jian Cristelle Abalos, and Darlene Barcelon
Lyric Video Edit by Archelle de Belen & Eaizen Almazan
Published by Star Songs, Inc.
6. If You Don’t Want To Fall performed by Jed Madela (MV by University of Santo Tomas)
Words & Music by Jude Gitamondoc Arrangedby Jad Bantug at 1032 Studio Live Guitar by Janno Queyquep Vocal Arrangement and Back-up Vocals by Yosha Honasan Live Drums by Niño Regalado Produced by Jonathan Manalo Mixed & Mastered by Dante Tañedo at Bellhaus Studios
Lyric Video Edit by Archelle de Belen & Eaizen Almazan
Published by Star Songs, Inc.
7. Hindi Wala performed by Juris (MV by De La Salle – College of Saint Benilde)
Words & Music by Nica del Rosario
Arranged & Produced by Gino Cruz
Guitars by Noel Mendez
Back-up Vocals by Nica Del Rosario
Mixed by Gino Cruz at Loudbox Studios
Lyric Video Edit by Archelle de Belen & Eaizen Almazan
Published by Star Songs, Inc.
8. Halik Sa Hangin performed by Ebe Dancel and Abra (MV by University of the East – Manila)
Words & Music by David Dimaguila Guitars by Jonathan Ong & Chrisanthony Vinzons Back-up Vocals by David Dimaguilla Arranged & Produced by Jonathan Ong Mixed & Mastered by Jonathan Ong Sound Engineer: Chisanthony C. Vinzons Asst. Sound Engineer: Brian Lotho Supervising Producer: Jonathan Manalo
Lyric Video Edit by Archelle de Belen & Eaizen Almazan
Published by Star Songs, Inc.
9. Umiiyak Ang Puso performed by Bugoy Drilon (MV by St. Paul University – Manila)
Words & Music by Rolando “Ronnie” Azor Arranged by Albert Tamayo Live Guitar by Noel Mendez Produced by Arnie Mendaros Mixed and Mastered by Albert Tamayo at Studio 1103
Lyric Video edit by Archelle de Belen & Eaizen Almazan
Published by Star Songs, Inc.
10. Everything Takes Time performed by Hazel Faith Dela Cruz (MV by Adamson University)
Words & Music by Hazel Faith Dela Cruz Vocal Supervision & Background Vocals by Arnie Mendaros Guitars by Noel Mendez Recording Engineer by Marvin Tamayo Produced, Arranged & Mixed by Albert Tamayo Recorded at CFC Music Recording Studio
Lyric Video Edit by Archelle de Belen & Eaizen Almazan
Published by Star Songs, Inc.
11. Bumabalik Ang Nagdaan performed by Jessa Zaragoza (MV by MINT)
Words & Music by Sarah Jane Gandia Arranged & Produced by Jimmy Antiporda Mixed & Mastered by Jimmy Antiporda at Music Master Music School & Recording Arts Mixed at JAM Creations Studio
Lyric Video Edit by Archelle de Belen & Eaizen Almazan
Published by Star Songs, Inc.
12. Pare Mahal Mo Raw Ako performed by Michael Panglinan (MV by University of the Philippines)
Words & Music by Joven Tan Arranged & Produced by Paulo Zarate Recorded by Jan Levi Sanchez Mixed by Martin Andrew Guevara at Studio Z Audio Productions & Recording Studios Live Violin Track by Princess Ybañez
Lyric Video Edit by Archelle de Belen & Eaizen Almazan
Published by Star Songs, Inc.
13. Hanggang Kailan performed by Angeline Quinto (MV by Ateneo de Manila University)
Words & Music by Joel Mendoza Vocal Supervision & Background Vocals by Arnie Mendaros Arranged & Produced by Albert Tamayo Live Guitar by Noel Mendez Mixed & Mastered by Albert Tamayo at Studio 1103
Lyric Video Edit by Archelle de Belen & Eaizen Almazan
Published by Star Songs, Inc.
14. Walang Basagan Ng Trip performed by Jugs and Teddy (MV by Miriam College)
Words & Music by Eric De Leon Arranged & Produced by Jonathan Ong Live Guitar by Chrisanthony Vinzons & Brian Lotho Mixed & Mastered by Jonathan Ong at Sonic State P
Lyric Video edit by Archelle de Belen & Eaizen Almazan
Published by Star Songs, Inc.
15. Simpleng Tulad Mo performed by Daniel Padilla (MV by Polytechnic University of the Philippines)
Words & Music by MJ Magno Arranged by Teddy Katigbak Live Bass & Guitar by Tommy Katigbak Additional Guitars by Janno Queyquep Back-up Vocals by Daryl Reyes Back-up Vocals by Rox Santos Supervising Producer Rox Santos Recorded by Dan Tañedo Mixed & Mastered by Dante Tañedo at Bellhaus Studios
Lyric Video Edit by Archelle de Belen & Eaizen Almazan
Published by Star Songs, Inc.
