Christmas in Our Hearts
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Christmas in Our Hearts is the seventh studio album
and the first Christmas album
by Filipino
singer-songwriter and balladeer Jose Mari Chan
. It was released in November 1990 by Universal Records
. The album sold over 600,000 units in the Philippines
in 2006, certifying Double Diamond by the Philippine Association of the Record Industry (PARI). It is considered to be the first OPM album to surpass the Diamond status. It is currently the biggest-selling album in the Philippines, selling more than 800,000 copies to date.
class ‘63. He described it as a very beautiful poem, that is why he was easily able to compose a musical arrangement for it. He stated "I felt it was the catchiest melody I had ever written. Too catchy to waste on a class jubilee song. I thought of giving the melody a new life–by using it in my first ever Christmas album". Before production started, Chan had attended mass at Sanctuario de San Antonio in Forbes Park
when a lady knocked on the window of his car, introducing herself as Rina Cañiza, a songwriter. Cañiza later wrote the words of "Christmas in Our Hearts" using the melody that Chan incorporated to "Ang Tubig Ay Buhay".
's SOP (Sobrang Okey Pare)
for selling more than 600,000 units in the Philippines. It makes Chan the only Filipino artist to achieve the feat, with two Double Diamond albums—the other one being Constant Change
. It makes the album the best-selling OPM Christmas album of all time, the best-selling OPM studio album of all time, and the best-selling OPM album of all time. In addition, it always tops album charts during Christmas season. The album has sold over 800,000 copies in the country to date.
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Studio album
A studio album is an album made up of tracks recorded in the controlled environment of a recording studio. A studio album contains newly written and recorded or previously unreleased or remixed material, distinguishing itself from a compilation or reissue album of previously recorded material, or...
and the first Christmas album
Christmas Album
Christmas Album may refer to:* Christmas Album , a 1968 album by Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass* Christmas Album Christmas Album may refer to:* Christmas Album (Herb Alpert album), a 1968 album by Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass* Christmas Album Christmas Album may refer to:* Christmas Album (Herb...
by Filipino
Filipino people
The Filipino people or Filipinos are an Austronesian ethnic group native to the islands of the Philippines. There are about 92 million Filipinos in the Philippines, and about 11 million living outside the Philippines ....
singer-songwriter and balladeer Jose Mari Chan
José Mari Chan
Jose Mari Chan is a Chinese Filipino singer, songwriter and businessman in the sugar industry. He was born in Iloilo City on March 11, 1945. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics from the Ateneo de Manila University in 1967...
. It was released in November 1990 by Universal Records
Universal Records (Philippines)
Universal Records Philippines Inc. is a Filipino record label founded in 1977 as a part of Warner Music Group. Since 1992, it became independent.-History:URPI was founded in 1977 as WEA Records Philippines Inc...
. The album sold over 600,000 units in the Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
in 2006, certifying Double Diamond by the Philippine Association of the Record Industry (PARI). It is considered to be the first OPM album to surpass the Diamond status. It is currently the biggest-selling album in the Philippines, selling more than 800,000 copies to date.
Background
According to Chan, the title track and first single of the album, "Christmas in Our Hearts", has a unique history. It was originally titled as "Ang Tubig Ay Buhay" [The Water Is Life], based from the poem written by Chari Cruz. He incorporated music to the words to make it a Jubilee song for Assumption High SchoolAssumption High School
-Canada:*Assumption College School , Brantford, Ontario*Assumption Secondary School, Burlington, Ontario*Assumption Junior Senior High School, Cold Lake, Alberta*Assumption College Catholic High School, Windsor, Ontario-United States:...
class ‘63. He described it as a very beautiful poem, that is why he was easily able to compose a musical arrangement for it. He stated "I felt it was the catchiest melody I had ever written. Too catchy to waste on a class jubilee song. I thought of giving the melody a new life–by using it in my first ever Christmas album". Before production started, Chan had attended mass at Sanctuario de San Antonio in Forbes Park
Forbes Park
Forbes Park may refer to:* Forbes Park, Makati City, Philippines* Forbes Park, Fort Garland, Colorado, United States* Forbes Park, Chelsea, Massachusetts, United States...
when a lady knocked on the window of his car, introducing herself as Rina Cañiza, a songwriter. Cañiza later wrote the words of "Christmas in Our Hearts" using the melody that Chan incorporated to "Ang Tubig Ay Buhay".
Commercial performance
Christmas in Our Hearts is the best-selling album not only by Chan, but by an Original Pilipino Music (OPM) artist to date. Just weeks after the album was released, it was certified triple platinum by the Philippine Association of the Record Industry (PARI) in 1990. In December 2006, it was awarded with a Double Diamond certification by the PARI on GMA NetworkGMA Network
GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...
's SOP (Sobrang Okey Pare)
SOP (Sobrang Okey Pare)
SOP was a Philippine noontime music/variety show aired by GMA Network. The show airs from 12pm-3pm on Sundays. The show is broadcast from Studio 4 at the GMA Network Studios. The show title stands for "Sobrang Okey, Pare!" a Filipino expression which connotes enjoyment and appreciation of a...
for selling more than 600,000 units in the Philippines. It makes Chan the only Filipino artist to achieve the feat, with two Double Diamond albums—the other one being Constant Change
Constant Change
Constant Change is the sixth studio album by Filipino singer-songwriter Jose Mari Chan. It was released in the Philippines on December 31, 1989 by Universal Records. The album has produced "Beautiful Girl", "Please Be Careful with My Heart", "My Girl, My Woman, My Friend" and "I Have Fallen in Love "...
. It makes the album the best-selling OPM Christmas album of all time, the best-selling OPM studio album of all time, and the best-selling OPM album of all time. In addition, it always tops album charts during Christmas season. The album has sold over 800,000 copies in the country to date.
Track listing
All tracks were produced by Jose Mari ChanJosé Mari Chan
Jose Mari Chan is a Chinese Filipino singer, songwriter and businessman in the sugar industry. He was born in Iloilo City on March 11, 1945. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics from the Ateneo de Manila University in 1967...
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- "A Wish on Christmas Night" {Chan, Pinky Valdez)
- "Do You Hear What I Hear?Do You Hear What I Hear?"Do You Hear What I Hear?" is a Christmas song written in October 1962 with lyrics by Noël Regney and music by Gloria Shayne Baker. The pair were married at the time, and wrote it as a plea for peace during the Cuban Missile Crisis...
" {N. Regney, G. Shayne) - "Mary's Boy ChildMary's Boy Child"Mary's Boy Child" is a 1956 Christmas song, written by Jester Hairston. With its religious content, it is also widely performed as a Christmas carol....
" {Jester Hairston) - "Christmas in Our Hearts" (with Liza Chan) {Chan, Rina Cañiza)
- "A Christmas CarolA Christmas CarolA Christmas Carol is a novella by English author Charles Dickens first published by Chapman & Hall on 17 December 1843. The story tells of sour and stingy Ebenezer Scrooge's ideological, ethical, and emotional transformation after the supernatural visits of Jacob Marley and the Ghosts of...
" {Leslie Bricusse) - "A Perfect Christmas" {Chan)
- "Give Me Your Heart for Christmas"
- "This Beautiful Day"—Jaymie Magtoto {Bricusse)
- "The Sound of Life" {Chan, Valdez)
- "Christmas Children" {Chan)
- "Little Christmas Tree"
- "When a Child Is BornWhen a Child Is Born"When a Child is Born" is a popular Christmas song. The original melody was "Soleado", a tune from 1972 by Ciro Dammicco , composer for the Italian group Daniel Santecruz Ensemble. The English language lyrics were written later by Fred Jay....
" {Zacar-Jay) - "It Is the Lord!" {Chan)
- "The Lord's Prayer"
- "Count Your Blessings (Instead of Sheep)Count Your Blessings (Irving Berlin song)"Count Your Blessings " is a popular song written by Irving Berlin for the 1954 movie White Christmas.The best-known recordings were made by Rosemary Clooney and Bing Crosby — who appeared in the film — as well as separate recordings by Eddie Fisher, and the Ray Conniff Singers...
" - "May the Good Lord Bless and Keep YouMay the Good Lord Bless and Keep You"May the Good Lord Bless and Keep You" is a popular song by Meredith Willson, originally published in 1950.The song is now considered a standard, recorded by many artists....
" {Meredith Willson)
Production
- Dindo Aldaecoa - sound engineer
- Aperture 32, Inc. - album concept and design
- Jose Mari ChanJosé Mari ChanJose Mari Chan is a Chinese Filipino singer, songwriter and businessman in the sugar industry. He was born in Iloilo City on March 11, 1945. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics from the Ateneo de Manila University in 1967...
- vocals, album producer - Homer Flores - arranger
- Rey Magtoto - arranger
- Eddie Munji - arranger
- Emy Munji - arranger
- Willie Munji - sound engineer
- Alvin Nunez - arranger
- Louie OcampoLouie OcampoLouie Ocampo is a Filipino composer and arranger best known for his association with Martin Nievera. His numerous hits, mostly collaborations, include Tell Me, Kahit Isang Saglit, and You Are My Song....
- arranger - Jun Orenza - sound engineer
- Voltaire Orplano - sound engineer
- Monching Payumo - sound engineer
- Marvin Querido - arranger
- Ruben Remperas - sound engineer
- Jun Reyes - sound engineer
- Teddy Tan - photography
Recording locations
- Ad & Ad Recording Studio
- Audio Captain Recording Studio
- Greenhills Sound
- Cinema Audio, Inc.
- JR Recording
Certifications
| Country | Provider | Certification | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philippines Philippines The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam... |
PARI | 20× Platinum (2× Diamond) | 800,000+ |
External links
- Christmas in Our Hearts on Titik Pilipino