The Dawn's Jett Pangan revives 'Salamat' for special heartwarming video

Jett Pangan found himself singing a familiar song in unfamiliar territory when he had to revive “Salamat” in a tribute video reflecting meaningful connections in the time of COVID-19.

Produced by Smart Communications, The Dawn’s frontman traded the original rock arrangement of the song for a subdued yet moving version of the late ’80s classic.

Jett said singing “Salamat” during this difficult time was at the very least emotional and reminded him of life’s simple constants. “Recording ‘Salamat’ in this context was a lot more emotional. It reminded me of just how important it is to feel support from family and friends in a very trying time even if we’re apart.”

He added, “There was a sense of comfort knowing that even if I’m physically limited to do ‘normal’ things because of the quarantine, I’m still able to take part in sharing a song that can help inspire people to hang in there and look forward to the day that we can go on with our lives without fear.”

Meaningful connections made simple

The video talks about simple connections that truly matter. This part of technology has been available to us even before ECQ time but we tend to appreciate it more now as we rely more on the internet to reach out to our loved ones and friends.

Aware of the limitations of the current situation, Jett shared, “People seem to view the song as a shout-out to one another, at a time when we can't hug or even shake hands but nevertheless try to unite in stopping the spread of the virus.”

The singer and stage actor also recalled the first time he recorded “Salamat.” “The main guitar chords within ‘Salamat’ were inspired by another song of The Dawn called ‘I Stand With You.’ It’s a case of one song giving birth to another. When we (The Dawn) created this song, we wanted it to express hope in any situation. Thus, the original lyrics went: ‘Sa lungkot at kaligayahan/Tunay na kaibigan, kasamang maasahan.”

He also recalled that The Dawn intended for the song to serve a bigger purpose: “We hoped it would truly inspire people. Me and my bandmates in The Dawn enjoy creating songs that offer a glimmer of hope because it inspires us to go on living as well.”

Connected even when apart

For Smart, the network has been solidifying its commitment to keep people connected at a time when keeping in touch matters most.

“It is during these uncertain times that we strengthen our commitment to bring Filipinos together through digital technology,” said PLDT-Smart Chairman and CEO Manny V. Pangilinan.

The video, MVP added, also touches on a critical position to be of service during these uncertain times. “’Salamat’ reflects our sense of gratitude for being in this crucial position to serve and enable Filipinos to make the most meaningful connections despite many challenges.”

Here’s the link to the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqoGev6cgnY&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR2z7aoyL5yAzyViDrG79HMewtsoa3_xkHrJ2nSBStqdUV62X4qHn1xeWqE.

Coinciding with the launch of the video, the PLDT-Smart Foundation (PSF) and Smart introduced a Text-to-Donate drive for COVID-19 frontliners that enables Smart, TNT, and Sun customers to contribute using their prepaid load or donations charged to their postpaid account.  Aside from health workers and other frontliners, the target beneficiaries include communities hard-hit by the public health emergency.

This Text-to-Donate platform makes it so much easier for millions of its customers across the Philippines to unite for a good cause and contribute in their own little way – just by sending a simple text message. To donate, Smart, TNT, and Sun subscribers simply have to textDONATE<Space><Amount> and send to 3456.

Subscribers may donate in the amounts of 10; 25; 50; 100; and 500.  For example, customers who want to send Php10 may just text DONATE<Space> 10 and send to 3456. The donation drive will run from April 22 to July 16, 2020.

Follow Smart Communications on Facebook and @livesmart on Instagram and Twitter for more details. [END]

Get ready for some dancing and step to the beat with Gino, Jett, Raymond, Lou, and Jam

                       
Solaire Resort & Casino brings you back to the era of move and groove with INTO THE 80s – a retro concert featuring Philippine 80s music icons Gino Padilla, Jett Pangan, Raymond Lauchengco, Lou Bonnevie, and Jam Morales, happening on May 18, 2019 at The Theatre at Solaire. The 80s were characterized by everything big: big shoulder pads, big hair, bold colors, bold fashion trends, and larger than life performers with their music through synthesizers, drum machines, reverb and, electric guitars creating music styles and a distinctive beat.

Set the rhythm of the night and recreate the beat through the memorable music of 80s international stars and their very own OPM hits! From Prince to The Police, Sheena Easton to Spandau Ballet, Blondie to Kim Carnes, Bangles to Irene Cara, Whitney Houston to Wham, Billy Joel to Rick Astley, Kool and the Gang to Queen, every single song is guaranteed to make you sigh, swoon, sing along, sway, swing, and, finally, to get on your feet and groove.

Get ready for some dancing and step to the beat with Gino, Jett, Raymond, Lou, and Jam with Session Band, Filipinas, and a whole slew of dancers – because you can’t do the 80s without the boogying!

Catch INTO THE 80s on May 18, 2019, 8PM at the Theatre at Solaire. Directed by Toto Gentica, Script by Henry Tejero, and choreographed by Butch Esperanza.

For tickets to “Into the 80s”, you can call TicketWorld at 891-9999.

 

Watch ASOP Music Festival at the Araneta Coliseum on Oct 13

I remember attending last year's ASOP's Year 3 mini presscon at Sumo Sam Cubao. The christian song entrees were mainstream and has a recall to the audience. Now on its year 4, ASOP continues to touch the heart of the audience by presenting this year's entrees. You can watch the concert/competition for free on October 13 at the SMART Araneta Coliseum at 6pm.

ASOP (A Song of Praise ) now on its 4th year launches its 12 interpreters and songwriters to the media last October 7 at the Elements, Centris. The launch were hosted by Mr. Richard Reynoso, Toni Rose Gayda together with Mr. Mon del Rosario.   Mr. Daniel Razon was also present to support ASOP's interpreters and composers.

It is yet another year given by the Almighty to A Song of Praise or ASOP Music Festival, your one and only favorite praise song writing competition on the television.

Twelve new songs, the cream of the crop, were chosen to be performed onstage by multi-talented and acclaimed Filipino singers at the grand finals night!

The event is an assortment of novice and experienced composers once again. Even first-time songwriters, who joined the competition at the drop of a hat, had reached the finals round!

Here are the interpreters and composers that made up the 12 finalists!

– “ALABOK” composed by Jesmer Marquez, interpreted by Jeffrey Hidalgo
– “SABIK SA’YO” composed by Joseph Bolinas, interpreted by Ney Dimaculangan
– “WALANG HANGGAN” composed by Benedict Sy, interpreted by Maki Ricafort
– “JESUS, I LOVE YOU” composed by Timothy Joseph Cardona, interpreted by RJ Buena
– “MAHAL MO AKO” composed by Maria Loida Estrada, interpreted Sabrina
– “KUNG PAG-IBIG MO’Y ULAN” composed by Christian Malinias, interpreted by Leah Patricio
– “DAKILA KA AMA” composed by Ella Mae Septimo, interpreted by Ruth Regine Reyno
– “IKAW NA LANG MAG-DRIVE NG BUHAY KO” composed by Rolan Delfin, interpreted by Betong Sumaya
– “PAHINTULUTAN MO” composed by Leonardo de Jesus III, interpreted by Philippe Go
– “SALAMAT PO, AMA” composed by Dennis Roxas, interpreted by Jojo Alejar
– “PAKAMAMAHALIN DIN KITA” composed by Dennis Avenido, interpreted by Nino Alejandro



Check out some of the videos below:

Respected names in the music and entertainment industry have graciously accepted the role of giving their insights and critique for each of the song. They are Ryan Cayabyab, Celeste Legaspi, Mon del Rosario, Jungee Marcelo, Jett Pangan, and Lachmi Baviera.

The prizes at stake are:
100 thousand pesos for the 3rd runner-up song.
150 thousand pesos for the 2nd runner-up song.
250 thousand pesos for the 1st runner-up song.
and 500 thousand pesos for the “Song of the Year”!

The best interpreter will also bag a prize of 50 thousand pesos.

ROCK OF AGES returns for a one-week rerun

ROCK OF AGES RETURNS ONE LAST TIME

Mig Ayesa returns as the legendary rocker  "Stacee Jaxx" in the special one- week rerun of the Broadway's Biggest Party ROCK OF AGES,  the sold out smash hit musical is back one last time from Oct 31 - Nov 9, 2014 at the Meralco Theatre.

Featuring classic rock songs from the 80s like We Built This City, Every Rose Has Its Thorn, I Wanna Rock, Hit Me With Your Best Shot, and Don't Stop Believin',  ROCK OF AGES  tells the story of Drew and Sherrie, two young dreamers who meet on the Sunset Strip and find that sometimes, when your dreams get dashed, you end up with a gift far more precious than that which you set out to find.  All that in a face-melting, laugh-a-minute, rocking show! It continues to run on Broadway to sold out crowds.

MiG Ayesa who took Manila by storm two years ago  returns to the stage as Stacee Jaxx, the rockstar, nay rock god, whose performance may or may not save a small club on the Sunset Strip that is being  threatened  with closure.  Stacee ends up crashing on budding lovers and Sunset Strip dreamers -- Drew and Sherrie.

MiG Ayesa has performed in West End musicals such as BUDDY, RENT and WE WILL ROCK YOU. On Broadway he has performed inROCK OF AGES and BURN THE FLOOR.  He was a top 3 finalist on Rockstar:INXS.

"Even from my first rehearsal with the cast two years ago, I knew that we had something special.  It's a great gift to be able to do the show again in Manila for the third time!" says MiG.

Nyoy Volante, who earned rave reviews for his performance as Donkey in the hit run of SHREK, returns to the role of Drew.

Rounding off this powerhouse cast are Jett Pangan as Lonny, Jamie Wilson as Dennis,  Calvin Millado as Hertz, Bibo Reyes as Franz and Jinky Llamanzares as Justice Charlier. Joining the cast are Kayla Rivera as Sherrie and Thea Tadiar Everley as Regina.  ROCK OF AGES is directed by Chari Arespacochaga, Lighting Design by Driscoll Otto, Assistant Direction by Jamie Wilson, Choreography by Cecile Martinez, Set Design by Lex Marcos and Denis Lagdameo, Costume Design by Pepsi Herrera and Twinkle Zamora, Sound Design by Deniz Akyurek, Musical Direction by Ceejay Javier and Vocal Coaching by ManMan Angsico.

Kayla, who has made her mark as a high wattage musical theatre actress in shows such as IN THE HEIGHTS, ALADDIN and THE ADDAMS FAMILY says of joining the ROCK OF AGES cast, “I am so excited to be taking on the role of Sherrie, unleashing the more spunky and sexy side of me.  To be working alongside MiG Ayesa and this amazing cast is such an honor.  MiG lights up the room with his very warm personality and rockstar presence!”

ROCK OF AGES continues to run on Broadway at the Helen Hayes Theatre and is also currently touring the US. It is produced in the Philippines by Atlantis Theatrical Entertainment Group.

It's the final countdown for ROCK OF AGES! Don’t miss Broadway’s Biggest Party! Get your tickets now at Ticketworld 891-9999.

Rock of Ages is made possible by Metrobank, Solar Entertainment Channels: Jack TV, Jack CIty and 2nd Avenue, The Philippine Star, Philippine Daily Inquirer, BusinessWorld, Delta Airlines, CATS Motors Inc., Oakwood Premier Joy~Nostalg Center Manila, Make Up Forever, Portfolio Photography Studio, Monster Radio RX 93.1, Manila Broadcasting Company, Mellow 94.7 Sounds Good, Hit Productions, Imatech, Confetti Effects, Mandaue Foam Furniture Center, A.Shop, Digipost, Studio M, Yoshinoya, Gerry's Grill, Shakey's, Victoria Court, Meralco Theater and The City of Pasig.

Watch out for SHREK THE MUSICAL on Sept.19 at the Meralco Theatre

Shrek the Musical, is finally here in the Philippines, watch for this funny and amazing show which stars our very own Sheila Valderrama Martinez as Fiona, Sheila auditioned for the role, two years ago and got the part, it was her first time to act and sing for the cast of Shrek The Musical. She also done Carrie, and Dani Girl before also for theatre. Nyoy Volante, yes, the balladeer singer, is the voice behind Donkey. He did Rak of Aegis, and grandma for the hilarious the Addams Family. Nyoy told the media that he did theatre before becoming a singer. He has the passion for musical. " Its uplifting and you got this kind of fulfillment and also good for the soul", he says.  Rycharde Everley plays the funny Shrek, who video auditioned here in Manila, says that its the prettiest, funny musical, and it has a lot of good songs, he says that establishing a relationship with Donkey on stage is important, thats why he and Nyoy Volante are buddy even off stage and  they clicked together as partner in this musical comedy.

 Spend an unforgettable evening with a talking donkey, a lovestruck dragon, and everyone’s favorite green ogre when SHREK THE MUSICAL comes to Manila. Shrek the Musical, a song-and dance-filled stage adaptation of the Oscar-winning DreamWorks animated film, opens September 19 and runs through October 12 at the Meralco Theatre.

Shrek The Musical puts a twist on fairytales as we have come to know them. Instead of a knight riding a noble steed, the hero is Shrek, a swamp-dwelling ogre who befriends a wisecracking Donkey. And the Princess? She’s the slightly temperamental and neurotic Fiona. After Shrek rescues Fiona from a dragon-guarded tower, the two fall in love before she reveals there’s more to her than meets the eye. Other fairytale misfits join the madcap adventure in this colorful musical including a brave puppet named Pinocchio, a Gingerbread Man with an attitude and Three Blind Mice who channel their inner Dreamgirls.

This entertaining, family-friendly show features a terrific score including the hit song “I’m A Believer!” The songs come from Jeanine Tesori, who wrote the music, and David Lindsay-Abaire, who wrote the book and lyrics.

Shrek the Musical also draws from a 1990 children’s book by famed New Yorker cartoonist William Steig. Like the first 2001 Shrek film, the musical stays true to Steig’s fractured fairytale vision where dragons are friendly, swamps are better than castles, and the true hero isn’t handsome or noble but a grouchy-on-the-outside, tender-on-the-inside ogre who is more or less content with himself and his life in a swamp.

After Shrek the Musical premiered in 2008, as the most expensive show ever produced on Broadway, it played for more than a year and earned numerous Tony and Drama Desk Award nominations. It went on to become a hit musical in London’s West End and continues to tour the UK.

Starring in  SHREK THE MUSICAL are Rycharde Everley as Shrek, Shiela Valderrama-Martinez as Princess Fiona, Nyoy Volante as Donkey, Jett Pangan as Lord Farquaad, Nel Gomez as Pinocchio and Carla Guevara-Laforteza as Dragon.Joining them are Altair Alonso, Katie Bradshaw, Arron Cadawas, Tristan Cheng, Steven Conde, Johann dela Fuente,Hans Eckstein,  Ariana Everley, Bea Garcia, Franz Imperial, Sab Jose ,Mariela Laurel,  Bibo Reyes, Warren Saga Marissa Srroca, Abi Sulit, Thea Tadiar Everley, Tricia Torres, Japs Treopaldo, and Jamie Wilson.

SHREK is Directed by Bobby Garcia, Choreography by Cecile Martinez, Set Design by Faust Peneyra, Lighting Design by Dong Calingacion, Original Broadway and West End Costume Design by Olivier and Tony Award winner Tim Hatley, Costume Execution and Additional Costumes by Eric Pineda, Hair and Make Up Design by Johann dela Fuente, Dragon Puppet Design by Benny Batoctoy, Musical Direction by Ceejay Javier, and Vocal Coaching by ManMan Angsico.
SHREK is the perfect musical for the entire family that will instantly make you a believer! Get your tickets now to SHREK! Call Ticketworld 891-9999.