Three generations for OPM
AN icon out to fulfill a lifelong dream, a reality show alumna who finally finds his big break, and a talented young songstress who begins her quest for fame. Joey G, Bryan Termulo and Eurika may belong to three different generations of singers, but each one continues to prove that the spirit of Original Pilipino Music (OPM) is very much alive as they convey messages of love, hope and passion through their songs.
JOEY G VENTURES TO THE OTHER ‘SIDE’
FOR over two decades, Joey Generoso and Side A have become inseparable, as they created some of the OPM’s most memorable love songs and performed to countless of sold-out concerts both here and abroad.
Hailed as one of the country’s most loved crooners, Joey G’s voice has provided the soundtrack to every heartbreak, every celebration of love and everything else in between.
But with the release of his solo album, does it signal the end for one of the country’s most revered bands?
Thankfully, the answer, as the singer repeatedly stressed was, “No.” “Ayan ha ang title of the album is Stand but the dedication I’m writing is ‘Forevermore . . . Joey G’ So
paano masasabing aalis ako sa Side A,” the singer cheerfully explained as he signed several copies of his CD.
“Forevermore” is one of the group’s biggest hit songs.
“No, Side A is not breaking up and neither am I leaving the band. No way,” Joey G emphasized during a recent chat with The Manila Times. “I owe the band a big deal and they are a big part of who I am today.”
Joey added that he even asked for his bandmates’ blessings before he said yes to the project.
“Although alam ko naman na papayag sila, siyempre, respeto na din sa kanila ‘di ba? And they were very happy for me,” he said.
Released by Warner Music Phil- ippines, Joey says the title and carrier single of the album has a special meaning for him.
“‘ Stand’ kasi it’s my first time to stand alone. Maganda yung meaning . . . parang I’ll be standing alone for the first time.”
Joey admits it has been a lifelong dream of his to record a solo album and after 25 years with Side A, it was a welcome surprise.
“In a way para siyang oops moment, I never thought na sa tagal ko sa industriya ma- su- ako
surprise pa but then the offer came so I’m just really happy.”
The album features nine original tracks, among them, “Stand;” “For You;” “I’ll Be,” which was penned by Grammy- award winning songwriter, who also composed Aerosmith’s “I Don’t Want To Miss a Thing;” and “1000 Miles A Minute.”
Despite reaching the top of the itunes Philippines charts, when asked if he feels any pressure, Joey smiled and answered, “This is all about fulfilling a dream, I have nothing more to prove; I’m past that. Just holding my solo album makes me happy— ayan parang naiiyak na nga ako,” he ended.
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BRYAN TERMULO FINALLY GETS HIS ‘ TITLE’
THE road to stardom is filled challenges—and in the case of Bryan Termulo, it was a series of auditions, wherein he persevered until the “no’s” finally became a “yes.”
Bryan admits chasing his dream to become a singer was as difficult as it was filled with lifelong lessons.
“Doon ko naintindihan kung ano ang ibig sabihin ng determination, kasi kahit ilang beses na ko nagfail, natuto ako na lalong magsikap. Sabi nga nila try and try until you succeed,” he candidly told The Manila Times during the launch of his album at Napa Restaurant in Quezon City.
Bryan recounted how he repeatedly lined up for various artista and reality talent searches. He finally got his first taste of the spotlight via GMA 7’ s Pinoy Pop Superstar ( Year 3) where he emerged as a runner- up.
Fueled by his newfound passion and success, Bryan continued to persevere eventually scoring big with his debut album under BWB Records and Music Production Inc., as his songs “Bihag” and “Paano Nangyari,” were played in the primetime ABS- CBN drama series 100 Days To Heaven.
Now, Bryan finally receives a “title” for all his efforts as he is now popularly known as “The Prince of Teleserye Theme Songs” of ABSCBN, and is now a regular mainstay of ASAP 2012 as part of the group Boys Are Boys.
He has also officially released his second album entitled Hanggang Ngayon on Sunday at ASAP, and based on the initial response, BWB Records’ president, Raul Leynes, says he is confident that this will even surpass the success of Bryan’s debut album.
The eight- track album is composed of six original songs and two cover songs, “Dadalhin” and “Pagdating Ng Panahon”. He just released the music video of “Hanggang Ngayon” with Bb. Pilipinas 2012 Finalist MJ Lastimosa as his leading lady.
With success finally on his side, Bryan continues to recognize that he can be “unseated” and replaced as new artists and singers join the industry regularly.
He says he plans to finish his studies so that he will have a back-up plan when the time comes for him to move on, but will continue to perform as long as people want him to stay. “Kahit na may wrinkles na ako by then.”
Hanggang Ngayon, is produced by BWB Records and Music Production Inc. and distributed by Star Records. For updates check out facebook.com/bryan termulo and twitter.com/bryantermulo. TWEEN POP IDOL IF you are a regular rider of the MRT, then you’ve probably seen her billboard as you pass by the GMAKamuning Station, and finally discovered the face behind the hit song “Kung Puwede Lang.” Twelve-year-old Eurika is one of the rising tween stars in the music industry. Once a finalist of ABSCBN’s Little Pinoy Dream Academy, she is the embodiment of someone born to sing. She was merely six months old when her father amusingly noticed her humming correct notes, en route to her ability to rightly deliver around 10 songs just past her second birthday.
She recently released a 10-song CD entitled Kung Puwede Lang, which contains eight original tracks. The titular carrier single has since gotten regular airplay among top FM stations in Metro Manila, as well as in different provinces in Visayas and Mindanao. The sweet pop song features a chorus that is as infectious as Eurika’s smile with the lines, “Kung puwede lang sumigaw ang puso kong ito, mapagod man ay agawin pa rin basta mapansin mo.”
But what sets Eurika apart from other young singers are her songs that express concern for the environment such as “Lipad” and “Kalikasan.”
Eurika first recorded songs when she was just seven, and considers Mariah Carey, Celine Dion, the late Whitney Houston, and Rachelle Ann Go as her favorite singers.
Kung Pwede Lang is distributed by Aika Records. For more information Like her Facebook page facebook.com/ aikarecords or www. youtube. com/ eurika2012.