Nostalgia #79: Christian Bautista - Afraid for Love to Fade

I am sharing here a video of Christian Bautista last year taken from his album "Romance Revisited: The Love Songs of Jose Mari Chan". Christian receives a Quaruple Platinum Award for this album that makes old songs into classic songs. During the blogger's conference last week, Christian credits the OPM legend Jose Mari Chan for the success of this album.




And here's my signed copy of Christian's new album "Outbound"




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Asiansation Christian Bautista in his New and Bolder Music for Outbound

From winning the 4th place position in reality singing contest, Star in a Million, Christian Bautista has already gone way too far penetrating the local and international music industry and now has become the Asia's Pop Idol and Romantic Balladeer.

Despite the many accomplishments here in the Philippines and abroad, Christian Bautista remains humble and thankful for all these blessings.

Christian starred in his first international film "A Special Symphony." He is part of the first Pan-Asian Award for "Romance Revisited" the Love Sons of Jose Mari Chan" for 2011. He worked with Jim Brickman, One Way, and fronted for the concerts of K-Pop sensations Rain and 2NE1. He topbilled jampacked concerts and abroad. He also has numerous endorsements tucked under his belt coupled with billboards all over the Metro and has consistently received numerous awards and citations.


Christian received a commendation from National Youth Commission as exemplary Asean Youth in the field of Entertainment and Arts. This photo was taken during the 1st Bloggers Conference held at Universal Studio last Sunday by which he received the award just before heading the conference.

He was given a recognition by NYC for his many achievements; he was selected and featured as one of the forty (40) ASEAN Inspiring Youth under Creativity.

Today, Asiansation Christian Bautista adds another feather to his cap as he launches his first international album "Outbound."




"Outbound" features Christian's collaboration with music producers and artists he met and worked with from the United States, Korea, Japan, Singapore and Indonesia.

"It's the first time that we want to try and attempt to do more outside the country. Yes, I'm very proud of this album, says Christian smiling.

Outbound is out now in all major record stores nationwide under Universal Records.

Tracklisting:

1. All That's left
2. Unphotographable
3. FAith
4. I'm already King
5. What Can I do
6. Never Far Away
7. Wrong Number
8. Sakura

The album consists of eight songs which is a good mix of slow and upbeat ballads. The first single "All That's Left" offers Christian's new, bolder sound and further proves that he is more than just a balladeer.

Since he did the Pan-Asian musical TV Series, "The Kitchen Musical," Christian slowly build up his confidence and tried something different but he said that it doesn't mean he will turn his back on ballads.

Here's the video of "All That's Left" featuring CosPlay Queen Alodia Gosiengfiao.



When asked what's like working with CosPlay Queen Alodia Gosiengfiao, Christian says, "Alodia's beautiful, she's talented, she stayed up with us from 8PM to 8AM. We danced all night all until 3AM. It was fun."

As performer, Christian believes he's improved, but he's not reached his peak. "Honestly, I do feel that I'm at my best so far. I just hope I'm not at my best."

He adds, "As I continue this journey, I have reached another turn on the road ahead. This is the right time to pursue new paths and directions. And there is no better way to begin this new and exciting phase than to share my latest work with you. With your support and a personal sense of renewed energy and devotion, I am ready to face the challenge of the future."






Christian Bautista's Blogger's Conference is brought to you by Universal Records in cooperation with Pinoy Magazine and official online partner Orange Magazine TV. Special thanks to Ever Bilena Blackwater.


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Mang Inasal expresses love for OPM, Kicks off music advocacy program

FILIPINO fastfood chain Mang Inasal expresses its love for Original Pilipino Music (OPM) by launching an advocacy program that gives eight deserving artists music grants and valuable exposure to a broader audience.

The project dubbed as the “Mang Inasal Mang Aawit Music Advocacy Program” aims to preserve and enrich the local music scene by providing new and original songs that reflect Filipino sentiments, values, and spirit an avenue to be heard.

The eight breakthrough artists chosen for their talent, commercial appeal, and type of music include

OPM pop heartthrobs 1:43 whose debut recording titled “Time for Love” remains on the bestselling album chart for months now

multi-awarded RnB and soul artist Arnee Hidalgo who is releasing a comeback album soon

acoustic singer-composer Aries Sales from Davao City

and hitmaking pop band Kiss Jane, the group behind songs “Lagi” and “Baliw.”

Mang Aawit will likewise feature musical auteur, gold record artist, and staunch OPM advocate

Myrus whose launching his second all-original album in September;

stand-up comedian and radio host Onse of DZBB Teleradyo;


sultry pop singer and Pinoy Dream Academy scholar Sheng Belmonte whose latest single “Gigil” is now a radio hit;

and Sony Music’s acoustic gem Stephanie Dan.

“Mang Inasal loves Filipino culture and music, especially our very own OPM. We believe that helping promote our own brand of music and artists is a part of our responsibility as a corporate citizen,” explains Mang Inasal Marketing Manager Enri Luzuriaga.

“Giving our new artists their much-deserved break is an inherent value to Mang Inasal. We as a company has also a humble beginning before becoming one of the biggest fastfood chains in Philippines today,” adds Luzuriaga.

Mang Inasal Mang Aawit will be funding the recording of two promotional songs for every artist and the production of one music video that will be played heavily in close to 400 Mang Inasal stores nationwide. A compilation album of all these original songs will also be released within the year.

“The Mang Inasal Mang Aawit music advocacy program comes at a time when OPM needs it the most. It is one big step to reviving our local music industry that was what was once the most influential in Asia,” related Mang Aawit Project Director Chris Cahilig.


“I have no doubt that many of the eight breakthrough artists will soon become the most prominent OPM artists. And it would be good to remember in the future that they all started from Mang Inasal Mang Aawit,” adds Cahilig.