Saturday, November 29, 2008
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
The 21st Awit Awards Coverage
The Philippine Association of the Record Industry, Inc. (PARI) held its 21st Awit Awards at the Eastwood Central Plaza in Quezon City last November 26, 2008.
Awit Awards, organized by the Philippine Association Of The Record Industry (PARI), once again recognized the Filipino musical talents, performing artists, producers and people behind the making of Filipino recorded music.
Being the prestigious and longest-running award-giving body of the Philippines, Awit Awards has five objectives:
1. To recognize exceptional works of music and the people working behind it;
2. To promote the Philippine music industry, artistry, and legacy;
3. To champion music making and production, at par with global trends and excellence;
4. To showcase talents in an event dedicated to music; and
5. To reinforce the fight against piracy.
PRE-AWARDING
Around 6:30 PM, Callalily and Pedicab started the pre-awarding program with powerful performance. Hosted by Richard Poon and Sitti, the pre-awarding revealed the worthy awardees for Best Inspirational/Religious, Best Christmas, Best Regional, Best Dance, Best Musical Arrangement, Best Vocal Arrangement, Best Engineered Recording and Best Album Package
To name a few awardees for this category:
Yeng Constationo's Salamat won the Best Inspirational/Religious.
A Perfect Christmas by Jed Madela got the Best Christmas Song.
Kuya Angee Rozul's Probinsyana was chosen to be the Best Engineered Recording. (Angee Rozul is my friend's brother) Congrats Kuya!
Anyway, the pre-awarding ended with a Samba performed by Eileen Sison of Guarana together with the sexy dancers from Escola de Samba de Manila. The men were drooling while the dancers moved their hips. I can't blame them as those girls really know how to move on the dance floor, or should I say on stage.
AWARDS PROPER
At exactly 7:45 PM, the stage lights were up again as 6Cyclemind and Sandwich performed a collaboration of Sandwich's Betamax.
Hosted by Christian Bautista and Nikki Gil, the 21st Awit Awards was a combination of award presentations and musical performances. Aside from 6Cyclemind and Sandwich, bands like Itchyworms, Sino Sikat?, Parokya ni Edgar, True Faith, Cueshe, Hale also rocked the night. Nyoy Volante, Julianne, and MYMP had a back to back to back acoustic session. While Richard Poon and Sitti serenaded the crowd. It was really a night of music.
The "Dangal ng Musikang Pilipino Award" by the Philippine Association of Record Industries (PARI) was given to Ms. Lea Salonga during the 21st Awit Awards Night. Karylle, Ronnie Liang, Aicelle Santos, Raki Vega, Nikki Gil, Christian Bautista, and Toni Gonzaga paid tribute to the multitalented Ms. Lea Salonga with her hits. Unfortunately, Ms. Lea Salonga was not there to accept the award. Instead, she prepared a short video for all of her fans, family and friends in the industry.
Yeng Constantion received several awards including Best Selling Album of the Year, Album of the Year, and Music Video of the Year. However, Yeng Constatinto is on tour with Gary V. Julianne also received several awards such Best Performance by a New Female Recording Artist and Best Performance by a Female Recording Artist.
Though most of the winners were not there to receive the awards, the 21st Awit Awards was a success. It was fun to be a part of this event.
Congratulations to all the winners !
Awit Awards, organized by the Philippine Association Of The Record Industry (PARI), once again recognized the Filipino musical talents, performing artists, producers and people behind the making of Filipino recorded music.
Being the prestigious and longest-running award-giving body of the Philippines, Awit Awards has five objectives:
1. To recognize exceptional works of music and the people working behind it;
2. To promote the Philippine music industry, artistry, and legacy;
3. To champion music making and production, at par with global trends and excellence;
4. To showcase talents in an event dedicated to music; and
5. To reinforce the fight against piracy.
PRE-AWARDING
Around 6:30 PM, Callalily and Pedicab started the pre-awarding program with powerful performance. Hosted by Richard Poon and Sitti, the pre-awarding revealed the worthy awardees for Best Inspirational/Religious, Best Christmas, Best Regional, Best Dance, Best Musical Arrangement, Best Vocal Arrangement, Best Engineered Recording and Best Album Package
To name a few awardees for this category:
Yeng Constationo's Salamat won the Best Inspirational/Religious.
A Perfect Christmas by Jed Madela got the Best Christmas Song.
Kuya Angee Rozul's Probinsyana was chosen to be the Best Engineered Recording. (Angee Rozul is my friend's brother) Congrats Kuya!
Anyway, the pre-awarding ended with a Samba performed by Eileen Sison of Guarana together with the sexy dancers from Escola de Samba de Manila. The men were drooling while the dancers moved their hips. I can't blame them as those girls really know how to move on the dance floor, or should I say on stage.
AWARDS PROPER
At exactly 7:45 PM, the stage lights were up again as 6Cyclemind and Sandwich performed a collaboration of Sandwich's Betamax.
Hosted by Christian Bautista and Nikki Gil, the 21st Awit Awards was a combination of award presentations and musical performances. Aside from 6Cyclemind and Sandwich, bands like Itchyworms, Sino Sikat?, Parokya ni Edgar, True Faith, Cueshe, Hale also rocked the night. Nyoy Volante, Julianne, and MYMP had a back to back to back acoustic session. While Richard Poon and Sitti serenaded the crowd. It was really a night of music.
The "Dangal ng Musikang Pilipino Award" by the Philippine Association of Record Industries (PARI) was given to Ms. Lea Salonga during the 21st Awit Awards Night. Karylle, Ronnie Liang, Aicelle Santos, Raki Vega, Nikki Gil, Christian Bautista, and Toni Gonzaga paid tribute to the multitalented Ms. Lea Salonga with her hits. Unfortunately, Ms. Lea Salonga was not there to accept the award. Instead, she prepared a short video for all of her fans, family and friends in the industry.
Yeng Constantion received several awards including Best Selling Album of the Year, Album of the Year, and Music Video of the Year. However, Yeng Constatinto is on tour with Gary V. Julianne also received several awards such Best Performance by a New Female Recording Artist and Best Performance by a Female Recording Artist.
Though most of the winners were not there to receive the awards, the 21st Awit Awards was a success. It was fun to be a part of this event.
Congratulations to all the winners !
WINNERS OF THE 21ST AWIT AWARDS
Performance Awards
| BEST PERFORMANCE BY A FEMALE RECORDING ARTIST | ||
| SONG TITLE | ARTIST | RECORD LABEL |
| Tulak Ng Bibig | JULIANNE | MCA Music, Inc. |
BEST PERFORMANCE BY A MALE RECORDING ARTIST | ||
| SONG TITLE | ARTIST | RECORD LABEL |
| Sana Maulit Muli | GARY VALENCIANO | Star Recording, Inc. / ASAP Music |
BEST PERFORMANCE BY A DUET | ||
| SONG TITLE | ARTISTS | RECORD LABEL |
| Hard Habit To Break | JED MADELA & GARY VALENCIANO | Universal Records, Inc. |
BEST PERFORMANCE BY A GROUP RECORDING ARTIST | ||
| SONG TITLE | ARTIST | RECORD LABEL |
| Tatsulok | BAMBOO | EMI Philippines |
BEST PERFORMANCE BY A NEW FEMALE RECORDING ARTIST | ||
| SONG TITLE | ARTIST | RECORD LABEL |
| Grateful | JULIANNE | MCA Music Inc. |
BEST PERFORMANCE BY A NEW MALE RECORDING ARTIST | ||
| SONG TITLE | ARTIST | RECORD LABEL |
| I'll Take Care Of You | RICHARD POON | MCA Music Inc. |
BEST PERFORMANCE BY A NEW GROUP RECORDING ARTISTS | ||
| SONG TITLE | ARTIST | RECORD LABEL |
| Let Me Love You Tonight | RYAN CAYABYAB RCS | Sony BMG Music Phils. |
Creativity AwardsALBUM OF THE YEAR | ||
| ALBUM TITLE | PRODUCERS ARTIST | RECORD LABEL |
| Salamat | Laurenti Dyogi, Malou N. Santos & Annabelle R. Borja / Jon Ilagan, Billet Sangalang & Civ Fontanilla Yeng Constantino | Star Recording, Inc. / Dream Big Productions |
SONG OF THE YEAR | ||
| SONG TITLE | COMPOSER ARTIST | RECORD LABEL |
| Ikaw | Medwin Marfil Sarah Geronimo | Viva Records Corp. |
BEST-SELLING ALBUM OF THE YEAR | ||
| ALBUM TITLE SONG TITLES | PRODUCERS ARTIST(S) | RECORD LABEL |
| Salamat | Laurenti Dyogi, Malou N. Santos & Annabelle R. Borja / Jon Ilagan, Billet Sangalang & Civ Fontanilla Yeng Constantino | Star Recording, Inc. / Dream Big Productions |
BEST BALLAD | ||
| SONG TITLE | PRODUCERS COMPOSER LYRICIST ARTIST | RECORD LABEL |
| It's Over Now | Francis Guevarra Louie Ocampo, Joey Albert & Janice de Belen Kyla | EMI Philippines, Inc. |
BEST ROCK | ||
| SONG TITLE | PRODUCER (EXEC. OR LINE) COMPOSERS LYRICISTS ARTIST | RECORD LABEL |
| Tatsulok | Bamboo Romeo Dongeto Bamboo | EMI Philippines, Inc. |
BEST NOVELTY | ||
| SONG TITLE | PRODUCER COMPOSER(S)/LYRICIST(S) ARTIST | RECORD LABEL |
| Itaktak Mo | Rudy Y. Tee Josephous Ybanez / Joey de Leon Joey de Leon | Sony BMG Music Philippines |
BEST WORLD/ALTERNATIVE MUSIC | ||
| SONG TITLE | PRODUCER COMPOSER LYRICIST ARTIST | RECORD LABEL |
| Turning My Safety Off | Neil Gregorio & Sinosikat? Sinosikat? Sinosikat? | Warner Music Philippines |
BEST RAP | ||
| SONG TITLE | PRODUCER COMPOSER LYRICISTS ARTISTS | RECORD LABEL |
| Lando | Jonathan Ong Chito Miranda & Aristotle Pollisco Gloc 9 featuring Francis M | Sony BMG Music Phil. |
BEST JAZZ RECORDING | ||
| SONG TITLE | PRODUCER COMPOSER LYRICIST ARTIST | RECORD LABEL |
| Akin Ka | Neil Gregorio & Sinosikat? Sinosikat? Sinosikat? | Warner Music Philippines |
BEST R & B | ||
| SONG TITLE | PRODUCER COMPOSERS/LYRICISTS ARTISTS | RECORD LABEL |
| Let Me Love You Tonight | Ryan Cayabyab Ryan Cayabyab Ryan Cayabyab RCS | Sony BMG Music Philippines |
BEST SONG WRITTEN FOR MOVIE/TV/STAGE PLAY | ||
| SONG TITLE | PRODUCER COMPOSER LYRICIST ARTISTS | RECORD LABEL |
| Paano Kita Iibigin (for the movie “Paano Kita Iibigin”) | Regine Velasquez, Diana Velasquez-Roque & Civ Fontanilla Ogie Alcasid Piolo Pascual & Regine Velasquez | Star Recording, Inc. / Viva Records Corporation |
BEST INSPIRATIONAL/RELIGIOUS | ||
| SONG TITLE | PRODUCER COMPOSERS LYRICISTS ARTISTS | RECORD LABEL |
| Salamat | Jon Ilagan, Billet Sangalang & Civ Fontanilla Yeng Constantino Yeng Constantino | Star Recording, Inc. / Dream Big Productions |
BEST CHRISTMAS | ||
| SONG TITLE | PRODUCER COMPOSER LYRICIST ARTIST | RECORD LABEL |
| A Perfect Christmas | Ito Rapadas Jose Mari Chan Jed Madela | Universal Records, Inc. |
BEST REGIONAL RECORDING | ||
| SONG TITLE | PRODUCER COMPOSER LYRICIST ARTIST | RECORD LABEL |
| Matud Nila | Patty Mayoriago, Djhonna Geraldoy & Civ Fontanilla Ben Zubiri Mark Bautista | Star Recording, Inc./ ASAP Music |
BEST DANCE | ||
| SONG TITLE | PRODUCER COMPOSER LYRICIST ARTISTS | RECORD LABEL |
| Sumayaw Ka | Rudy Y. Tee Aristotle Pollisco Gloc 9 | Sony BMG Music Philippines |
Technical Achievement Awards | ||
BEST MUSICAL ARRANGEMENT | ||
| SONG TITLE | MUSICAL ARRANGER(S) | RECORD LABEL |
| Probinsyana | Bamboo | EMI Philippines |
BEST VOCAL ARRANGEMENT | ||
| SONG TITLE | VOCAL ARRANGER(S) | RECORD LABEL |
| Souvenirs | Moy Ortiz | Viva Records Corporation |
BEST ENGINEERED RECORDING | ||
| SONG TITLE | SOUND ENGINEER/ RECORDING STUDIO | RECORD LABEL |
| Probinsyana | Angee Rozul Tracks Studio | EMI Philippines |
BEST ALBUM PACKAGE | ||
| ALBUM TITLE | CREATIVE ARTISTS: GRAPHIC DESIGNER CONCEPT, PHOTOGRAPHY | RECORD LABEL |
| Moonlane Gardens | Graphic Designer & Photography: Sarah Gaugler Album Concept: Clementine | Universal Records, Inc. |
| MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR | ||
| SONG TITLE | PRODUCER (EXEC. OR LINE) DIRECTOR ARTISTS | RECORD LABEL |
| Probinsyana | Christopher Sy Bamboo Pancho Esguerra Bamboo | EMI Philippines |
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Dangal ng Musikang Pilipino Awardee | ||
| LEA SALONGA | ||
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21st Awit Awards People's Choice Winners | ||
The People’s Choice Winners were determined based on votes sent in through text during the period July 15 to Aug 31, 2008. | ||
PEOPLE'S CHOICE FAVORITE NEW MALE ARTIST | ||
| DANIEL RAZON (for All My Life) | ||
PEOPLE'S CHOICE FAVORITE NEW FEMALE ARTIST | ||
| OLIVIA (for Oh Lori) | ||
PEOPLE'S CHOICE FAVORITE MALE ARTIST | ||
| MARTIN NIEVERA (for Hard Habit To Break) | ||
PEOPLE'S CHOICE FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST | ||
| AICELLE (for Ikaw Pa Rin) | ||
PEOPLE'S CHOICE FAVORITE NEW GROUP | ||
| 3RD AVENUE (for Why Can't It Be) | ||
PEOPLE'S CHOICE FAVORITE GROUP | ||
| SINOSIKAT? (for So Blue) | ||
PEOPLE'S CHOICE FAVORITE SONG OF THE YEAR | ||
| SALAMAT by Yeng Constantino | ||
PEOPLE'S CHOICE FAVORITE MUSIC VIDEO | ||
| TIME IN by Yeng Constantino | ||
For more information, visit: http://www.awitawards.com.ph/
Pictures:
Ed, Me, Monch (my husband), Tin and Jaydj, Nice meeting you guys and of course thanks to Azrael (Photo Credit: http://popazrael.multiply.com)Here are some of our pics. (using our cam phone. Too bad, we don't have digital camera with us:
Crushes Crushes and Crushes
This afternoon, I totally freaked out to see my husband reading my blog. The worst part is he was reading my post about my Sony walkman and my high school crush. Then he kept interrogating me about my crush 10 years ago.
He just stopped when we were watching the 21st Awit Awards. I can't blame him the show was really good and full of celebrities. (I'll blog the details later). Anyway, after the show I had a chance to have a picture taken with my celebrity crush, Christian Bautista.
I can't really stop myself from smiling. Even my husband is teasing me. He knows I have a crush with Christian Baustista.
Anyway, I have to get rest. I'm really really tired. I'll blog the event tomorrow. Good Night!
He just stopped when we were watching the 21st Awit Awards. I can't blame him the show was really good and full of celebrities. (I'll blog the details later). Anyway, after the show I had a chance to have a picture taken with my celebrity crush, Christian Bautista.
I can't really stop myself from smiling. Even my husband is teasing me. He knows I have a crush with Christian Baustista.Anyway, I have to get rest. I'm really really tired. I'll blog the event tomorrow. Good Night!
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Advance Screening of Twilight
Yup, we got a chance to watch the Advance Screening of Twilight last night at Robinson's Galleria.Read more here
My first Sony experience is with my Sony Walkman
It’s really good to reminisce the past! Looking back, I can only smile to those silly things I have done. But what I can’t really forget is those happy times when I was in high school – the most memorable part of one’s life, agree?
Since during those good ‘ol days, mp3, mp4 and iPod, among others, were just in our imagination, all I have to boast is my Sony Walkman. I had it for more than two years. Talking about quality products….
Since I’m the only one, I think (lol), who had this “hi-tech” gadget that time, I instantly became popular at school and many befriended me. And guess what?! One of them is my crush…. (giggles). At that time, I really felt lucky to own a Sony Walkman, through it, I don’t need to swoon over him so he’d just look at me.
My classmates and friends are literally falling in line to borrow my walkman. Yes, that’s really true! (my school was just a small one and belongs to the “never-heard -schools”). When it’s my crush’s turn to borrow it, I’ll act as if I don’t like him to borrow it. I even told him that I can’t enjoy listening to my favorite musics/bands anymore because they’re always borrowing it.
Luckily, my strategy worked and he’d plea to borrow it. After some pleas and refusals, I would agree but on one condition. Of course, he’ll ask, “what’s that?” I just simply replied, “We share”. In short, we both listen to my Sony Walkman, and I, at that time, was very very happy to be with him, beside him, actually…
There were also some times where I’m not listening to my professor but to my walkman, instead. My crush would even sit beside me, we’d hide the walkman and share the earphones. Oh, that was heaven for me! Honestly, I’m giggling right now remembering those times (lol).
Those were the days… (sighs)… I just wish I still have my Sony Walkman now and not just those pictures…Actually, I lost it since we have been moving homes a lot of times, so it was misplaced. But what we have until now is the Sony VHS at my mom’s place and surprisingly, it’s still in perfect condition, though we seldom use it now due to the advent of a much sophisticated and multifunctional DVD’s.
Anyway, it (my Sony Walkman) definitely gave significance in my life just like the Sony’s World’s First World’s First Slimmest Camera with Optical Image Stabilizer: Cyber-Shot T77, which is not just slim and stylish but also handy that I can carry it anywhere, anytime especially during blogger's event like the Sony Expo event.
Since during those good ‘ol days, mp3, mp4 and iPod, among others, were just in our imagination, all I have to boast is my Sony Walkman. I had it for more than two years. Talking about quality products….
Since I’m the only one, I think (lol), who had this “hi-tech” gadget that time, I instantly became popular at school and many befriended me. And guess what?! One of them is my crush…. (giggles). At that time, I really felt lucky to own a Sony Walkman, through it, I don’t need to swoon over him so he’d just look at me.
My classmates and friends are literally falling in line to borrow my walkman. Yes, that’s really true! (my school was just a small one and belongs to the “never-heard -schools”). When it’s my crush’s turn to borrow it, I’ll act as if I don’t like him to borrow it. I even told him that I can’t enjoy listening to my favorite musics/bands anymore because they’re always borrowing it.Luckily, my strategy worked and he’d plea to borrow it. After some pleas and refusals, I would agree but on one condition. Of course, he’ll ask, “what’s that?” I just simply replied, “We share”. In short, we both listen to my Sony Walkman, and I, at that time, was very very happy to be with him, beside him, actually…
There were also some times where I’m not listening to my professor but to my walkman, instead. My crush would even sit beside me, we’d hide the walkman and share the earphones. Oh, that was heaven for me! Honestly, I’m giggling right now remembering those times (lol).
Those were the days… (sighs)… I just wish I still have my Sony Walkman now and not just those pictures…Actually, I lost it since we have been moving homes a lot of times, so it was misplaced. But what we have until now is the Sony VHS at my mom’s place and surprisingly, it’s still in perfect condition, though we seldom use it now due to the advent of a much sophisticated and multifunctional DVD’s.
Anyway, it (my Sony Walkman) definitely gave significance in my life just like the Sony’s World’s First World’s First Slimmest Camera with Optical Image Stabilizer: Cyber-Shot T77, which is not just slim and stylish but also handy that I can carry it anywhere, anytime especially during blogger's event like the Sony Expo event.
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