HIGHLIGHTS: The Voice of the Philippines Day 1 and 2 Blind Auditions

The Voice of the Philippines blind auditions has officially started last Saturday, June 15 and I must say Filipinos have that amazing singing talent.

And while watching the blind auditions, there were some I must say have exceptional talent.. I also liked the comments given by the 4 coaches..

Here are some of the clips that made it passed the blind auditions and have made a certain mark to the coaches and viewers --

The very first 4-chair turn - THOR DULAY..


Talk about original filipino music - CORAZON DELA CRUZ..

"may libog ang boses mo.." - Coach Lea

The hot-looking 31-year old CHIEN BERBANA,,

"i've been waiting for somebody to blow me away.. you blew me away.." - Coach Lea

"i gotta say, ca-ching! ca-ching! ca-hing!" - Coach Apl

"i love when the voice matches everything else too.." - Coach Lea

"didn't have to massage her.. didn't have to give her water.." - Coach Lea

Rock star relives Bon Jovi - JUNJI ARIAS..

"parang nabuhay si bon jovi.." - Coach Sarah

"i was blown away by that.." - Coach Bamboo

"you put the oh.. and OH MY GOD!" - Coach Lea

Watch next week's another set of blind auditions. Will there be another 4-chair turn from the coaches? 

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OPM Reigns Again as Awit Awards 2013 Nominees were Announced

Pinoy music artists are again recognized with their craft as PARI (Philippines Association of the Recording Industry, Inc.) released the official list of nominees for the upcoming 26th Awit Awards.

One of Awit Awards objective is to promotes the Philippine music industry, artistry and legacy as well as showcase talents in an vent dedicated to music.

The nominees are as follows --

Best Performance by a Female Recording Artist
I’ll Be There – Julie Anne San Jose
On My Own – Lea Salonga
With A Smile – Aiza Seguerra
Saan Darating Ang Umaga – Angeline Quinto
Tao – Sarah Geronimo

Best Performance by a Male Recording Artist
Piso – Joey Ayala
Kontrabida – Sam Concepcion
Ipadarama – Martin Nievera
Hanggang Sa Dulo Ng Walang Hanggan – Gary Valenciano
Tuwing Umuulan at Kapiling Ka – Noel Cabangon
In Your Eyes – Gary Valenciano

Best Collaboration
Himig Ng Panahon – Duncan Ramos, Luke Mejares, Loonie, Thyro & Yumi
Lipad Ng Pangarap – Angeline Quinto and Regine Velasquez
Sirena – Gloc 9 featuring Ebe Dancel
XGF – Sponge Cola featuring Chito Miranda & Los Magno
With A Little Help From My Friends - Tria Bascon with The Company

Best Performance by a Group Recording Artists
Love You Like A Love Song - Stephanie & Kim
12:51 – Krissy & Ericka
Minsan    - Callalily
Pick Your Poison - Sponge Cola
Buksan – Where’s the Sheep?

Best Performance by a New Female Recording Artist
I’ll Be There – Julie Anne San Jose
Ayaw Na Kung Ayaw – Cathy Go
That Time of Year – Shiela Valderrama
Wag Ka Nang Umiyak – KZ Tandingan
Inseparable – K-La

Best Performance by a New Male Recording Artist
Kesa – Daniel Grospe
Maria – Jason Fernandez
Biglang Liko – Ron Henley
Grow Old With You – Daniel Padilla
Kung Ako Ba Siya – Khalil Ramos

Best Performance by a New Group Recording Artists
Bigtime    - Baihana
KPL – The Oktaves
Got to Be Real – Aka Jam
Dying To Meet You – She’s Only Sixteen
Alive – Never The Strangers

Album of the Year
Julie Anne San Jose – Julie Anne San Jose
Find My Way To You – Cathy Go
Tuloy Ang Biyahe – Noel Cabangon
MKNM Mga Kwento Ng Makata – Gloc 9
Pure OPM Classics – Sarah Geronimo

Song of the Year
Ayaw Na Kung Ayaw – Mike Villegas
12:51 – Krissy Villongco
Paboritong Tag-ulan – Jonathan Manalo and Jericho Rosales
Sirena – Aristotle Pollisco
Magkikita Pa Rin Naman Tayo – Moy Ortiz

Best Ballad
I’ll Be There – Julie Anne San Jose
12:51 – Krissy & Ericka
Hanggang Sa Dulo Ng Walang Hanggan – Gary Valenciano
Tuwing Umuulan At Kapiling Ka – Noel Cabangon
Tao – Sarah Geronimo

Best Rock/Alternative
Tayo-Tayo Lang – Ebe Dancel
Maria – Jason Fernandez
KPL – The Oktaves
Better Days – Franco
Halik – Kamikazee

Best World
Muli – RJ featuring Sitti
Pinoy Na Krismas – The Company

Best Novelty
Pusong Bato – Alon
Brown – James Leyte
Kesa – Daniel Grospe with No Problems
Mahal Kita Kasi – Kedebon Colim
Kape Ka Ba? – Boy Pick-Up (Ogie Alcasid)

Best Dance
Kasayaw – Luke Mejares
Your Name – Young JV
Pinoy Ako 2012 – Toni Gonzaga
Matinik – Matinik
Sayaw – Rico Blanco

Best Inspirational/Religious
Bawa’t Hakbang – Mark Bautista & The Akafellas
Liliwanag – Acel Van Ommen
Lipad Ng Pangarap – Angeline Quinto & Regine Velasquez
‘Wag Ka Nang Umiyak – KZ Tandingan
Buksan – Where’s The Sheep?

Best Christmas
This Christmas – The Morning Episodes
The Morning Episodes – Chan-Parpan & Franco Chan
Paskong Puno Ng Kasiyahan – Juris
Pasko Na Sinta Ko – Basil Valdez
Kumukutikutitap – Rachelle Ann Go

Best Rap
Biglang Liko – Pow Chavez
Tao Lang – Loonie featuring Quest
Rock This Town – Young JV featuring Laze & Yumi
Sirena – Gloc 9 featuring Ebe Dancel
Bagsakan – Parokya Ni Edgar featuring Gloc 9 & Frank Magalona

Best Jazz Recording
Big Time – Baihana

Best R & B
Enough – Julie Anne San Jose
Himig Ng Panahon – Duncan Ramos, Luke Mejares, Loonie, Thyro & Yumi
Dota O Ako – Aikee featuring Sabrina
Dance With Me – Liezel Garcia

Best Regional Recording
Basi Pa Lang – 3BU
Usahay – Noel Cabangon

Best Song Written for Movie/TV/Stage Play
Nag-iisang Bituin from the teleserye “Princess and I” – Angeline Quinto
Growing Up from the teleserye “Growing Up” – Yeng Constantino
Dahil Sa’Yo from the teleserye “E-Boy” – Juris

Best Musical Arrangement
Piso – Krist Melecio
Makita Kang Muli – Jimmy Antiporda
Send In The Clowns - Homer Flores
Tonight – Bobby Velasco
With A Little Help From My Friend - JD Villanueva

Best Vocal Arrangement
Bawat Hakbang – Karl Villuga
December 25 – Robert Delgado
Got To Be Real – Cezar Aguas & Jimmy Antiporda
Overjoyed – Mon Faustino
With A Little Help From My Friend - Moy Ortiz

Best Engineered Recording
Alipin Ako – Dante Taňedo, Bellhaus Recording Studio
Roll The Dice – Pat Tirano, Pocket Universe Studios
Send In The Clowns - Willy Villa, U.R. Recording Studio
I’m Old Fashioned – Dominic Benedicto, Asiatec Pink Noise
Amats – Rico Blanco

Best Album Package
Moonstar 88 – This Year
3D Tatlong Dekada
Piolo Pascual, Decades III
Doin’ It Big, Young JV
First Class: Outbound Expanded Edition (Book Bound)

Music Video of the Year
Ligaw – Moonstar 88
Sirena – Gloc 9 featuring Ebe Dancel
Halik – Kamikaze
La Belle Vie – Tria Bascon
Amats – Rico Blanco

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Philpop 2013 Star Studded Interpreters Revealed

After Philpop announced the 12 finalists last April 30th, recording of each song began. And finally, the interpreters were revealed today in front of sponsors, media and bloggers.

The interpreters were chosen hand in hand with Universal Records and the finalists. What's cool about this year's album production is that not only Universal Records who had some of their artists be part of it but also other record labels like MCA, PolyEast and Warner Music also lend their own line-up of artists. Talk about unifying for one cause -- and that is to uplift and strengthen our own music.

Starting June 5, Philpop has open its text voting to the public for the Smart People's Choice Award. It's open to all Smart, Talk and Text and Sun subscribers (P1 per text).

Here are the artists who interpreted each song --

Marion Barnuevo with interpreter Christian Bautista
(Text P1 and send to 5656)

Ganny Brown; interpreters - Jose and Wally
(Text P2 and send to 5656)

Thyro Alfaro and Yumi Lacsamana; interpreters - Sam Concepcion, Tippy Dos Santos feat. Quest
(Text P3 and send to 5656)

Johnoy Danao with interpreter Ney Dimaculangan
(Text P4 and send to 5656)

Jungee Marcelo; interpreters - Sitti Navarro and Julianne Taroja
(Text P5 and send to 5656)

Joey Ayala; interpreters - Joey Ayala and Gloc-9 feat. Denise Barbacena
(Text P6 and send to 5656)

Myrus Apacible with interpreter Kimpoy Feliciano
(Text P7 and send to 5656)

Lara Maigue with interpreter Karylle
(Text P8 and send to 5656)

Paul Armesin with interpreter Yael Yuzon
(Text P9 and send to 5656)

Adrienne Sarmiento-Buenaventura with interpreter Ace Libre of Never the Strangers
(Text P10 and send to 5656)

Raffy Calicdan with interpreters Banda ni Kleggy and Kean Cipriano of Callalily
(Text P11 and send to 5656)

Kennard Faraon with interpreter Six Part Invention
(Text P12 and send to 5656)

The winner of this special award will receive P100,000 pesos while the grand winner will take home 1 million pesos. All trophys are created by national artist Ramon Orlina.

Philpop 2013 finalists and interpreters with Ryan Cayabyab and Cathy Go of Universal Records

Philippine Popular Music Festival Finals Night will be held on July 20, 2013 at the Meralco Theater.

But wait! There's more..

Philpop will be promoting the top 12 entries in radio stations. And watch out for the music videos with the help Sony, providing their top of the line full frame camera (Sony NEX VG900) to well-respected music video directors. Sony Ambassador and film maker Pepe Diokno will be part of the process.

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