The Best of Manila Sound: Hopia Mani Popcorn
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The Best of Manila Sound: Hopia Mani Popcorn is a compilation album
of Manila sound
hit songs that gained popularity in the Philippines
during the 1970s. The album is composed of 13 classic Manila sound
tracks which are interpreted and performed by modern Filipino bands such as Rocksteddy
, Mayonnaise
, Kapatid, Soapdish, Kala, Up Dharma Down
, 6 Cycle Mind, Protein Shake, DRT, Radioactive Sago Project
, Sound, Join the Club and Kitchie Nadal
.
The album was released by Viva Records
in the Philippines
in 2006 with the two carrier singles "No Touch" by Rocksteddy
and "Ipagpatawad Mo" by Mayonnaise
. "Rock Baby Rock", performed by Kala was the third single taken from the album.
began conceptualizing a project to bring back the Manila Sound
hit songs that was largely popular in the country during the 1970s. Viva
made a shortlist of Filipino
bands that could join the project, which was welcomed with enthusiasm by the bands.
According to the press release of Viva
for the album:
The album is sponsored by DWTM Magic 89.9, Information Gateway, GMA-7, Manila Bulletin
and MYX
.
Compilation album
A compilation album is an album featuring tracks from one or more performers, often culled from a variety of sources The tracks are usually collected according to a common characteristic, such as popularity, genre, source or subject matter...
of Manila sound
Manila sound
Manila Sound is a musical genre in the Philippines that begun in the early 1970s in Manila, flourished and peaked in the mid to late 1970s, and waned in popularity by the early 1980s...
hit songs that gained popularity 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...
during the 1970s. The album is composed of 13 classic Manila sound
Manila sound
Manila Sound is a musical genre in the Philippines that begun in the early 1970s in Manila, flourished and peaked in the mid to late 1970s, and waned in popularity by the early 1980s...
tracks which are interpreted and performed by modern Filipino bands such as Rocksteddy
Rocksteddy
Rocksteddy is an alternative rock Filipino band recording on 12stone Records, which is a Sony BMG imprint, which are now part of PolyEast Records.- History and singles :...
, Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise (band)
Mayonnaise is a 4-piece Filipino alternative rock band. The band is fronted by Monty Macalino who due to his unarguably hefty body figure, makes him the most visible member of the group. The band is famous for winning the prestigious Red Horse Muziklaban in 2004.-History:The band was launched in...
, Kapatid, Soapdish, Kala, Up Dharma Down
Up Dharma Down
Up Dharma Down is an award-winning Filipino rock band. Their discography already contains two LPs, 2006's Fragmented and 2008's Bipolar ....
, 6 Cycle Mind, Protein Shake, DRT, Radioactive Sago Project
Radioactive Sago Project
Radioactive Sago Project is a Filipino jazz rock band formed in 1999 in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines. The band's sound is a fusion of spoken-word poetry, bebop jazz, and punk...
, Sound, Join the Club and Kitchie Nadal
Kitchie Nadal
Anna Katrina Dumilon Nadal , more commonly known as Kitchie Nadal, is a singer and songwriter from Manila, Philippines, formerly the lead vocalist for the alternative rock band, Mojofly. Kitchie's popularity in the female OPM niche grew after she released a self-titled solo album featuring her...
.
The album was released by Viva Records
Viva Records (Philippines)
VIVA Records is Philippine record label. It is subsidiary of VIVA Entertainment.- Artists & Album Releases :* 18 Greatest Hits ** Andrew E.** Basil Valdez ** Jun Pulistico...
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 with the two carrier singles "No Touch" by Rocksteddy
Rocksteddy
Rocksteddy is an alternative rock Filipino band recording on 12stone Records, which is a Sony BMG imprint, which are now part of PolyEast Records.- History and singles :...
and "Ipagpatawad Mo" by Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise (band)
Mayonnaise is a 4-piece Filipino alternative rock band. The band is fronted by Monty Macalino who due to his unarguably hefty body figure, makes him the most visible member of the group. The band is famous for winning the prestigious Red Horse Muziklaban in 2004.-History:The band was launched in...
. "Rock Baby Rock", performed by Kala was the third single taken from the album.
Background
In 2006, Viva RecordsViva Records (Philippines)
VIVA Records is Philippine record label. It is subsidiary of VIVA Entertainment.- Artists & Album Releases :* 18 Greatest Hits ** Andrew E.** Basil Valdez ** Jun Pulistico...
began conceptualizing a project to bring back the Manila Sound
Manila sound
Manila Sound is a musical genre in the Philippines that begun in the early 1970s in Manila, flourished and peaked in the mid to late 1970s, and waned in popularity by the early 1980s...
hit songs that was largely popular in the country during the 1970s. Viva
Viva Records (Philippines)
VIVA Records is Philippine record label. It is subsidiary of VIVA Entertainment.- Artists & Album Releases :* 18 Greatest Hits ** Andrew E.** Basil Valdez ** Jun Pulistico...
made a shortlist of Filipino
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...
bands that could join the project, which was welcomed with enthusiasm by the bands.
According to the press release of Viva
Viva Records (Philippines)
VIVA Records is Philippine record label. It is subsidiary of VIVA Entertainment.- Artists & Album Releases :* 18 Greatest Hits ** Andrew E.** Basil Valdez ** Jun Pulistico...
for the album:
The album is sponsored by DWTM Magic 89.9, Information Gateway, GMA-7, Manila Bulletin
Manila Bulletin
The Manila Bulletin , is the Philippines' largest broadsheet newspaper by circulation, followed by the Philippine Daily Inquirer. It bills itself as "The Nation's Leading Newspaper", which is its official slogan...
and MYX
Myx
myx or MYX is the music channel of ABS-CBN brand and the #1 music channel in the Philippines. It is also a part of Studio 23's program line-up. In 2007, MYX North America was launched in the United States....
.
Track listing
- "No Touch" - 03:15 by RocksteddyRocksteddyRocksteddy is an alternative rock Filipino band recording on 12stone Records, which is a Sony BMG imprint, which are now part of PolyEast Records.- History and singles :...
(Originally by Juan De La Cruz BandJuan de la Cruz BandThe Juan de la Cruz Band was a Filipino rock band formed in 1968. In December 1970, the band was featured in the first open field rock festival in the Philippines, the Antipolo Rock Festival. The band's popularity gained momentum in September 1971 when it backed up the production of Jesus Christ...
) - "Ipagpatawad Mo" - 04:04 by MayonnaiseMayonnaise (band)Mayonnaise is a 4-piece Filipino alternative rock band. The band is fronted by Monty Macalino who due to his unarguably hefty body figure, makes him the most visible member of the group. The band is famous for winning the prestigious Red Horse Muziklaban in 2004.-History:The band was launched in...
(Originally by VST & Co.VST & Co.VST & Company was a Filipino disco group prominent during the late 1970s in the Philippines. Considered to be the pioneer and icon of what is known as the Manila Sound, VST & Co. released disco singles such as Swing It, Baby, Magsayawan, Ipagpatawad Mo, Awitin Mo, Isasayaw Ko and Disco Fever...
) - "Hanggang Magdamag" - 03:41 by Kapatid (Originally by Soul Jugglers)
- "TL Ako Sa'yo" - 03:26 by Kitchie NadalKitchie NadalAnna Katrina Dumilon Nadal , more commonly known as Kitchie Nadal, is a singer and songwriter from Manila, Philippines, formerly the lead vocalist for the alternative rock band, Mojofly. Kitchie's popularity in the female OPM niche grew after she released a self-titled solo album featuring her...
(Originally by Cinderella) - "Kahit Maputi Na Ang Buhok Ko" - 02:59 by SoapDish (Originally by Rey ValeraRey ValeraReynaldo Valera Guardiano is a singer, songwriter, music director, film scorer and television host from the Philippines. He wrote and produced songs that were recorded by various singers, most notably Sharon Cuneta. He currently hosts the variety noontime show Pilipinas Win na Win alongside Rico J...
) - "Rock Baby Rock" - 04:29 by Kala (Originally by VST & Co.VST & Co.VST & Company was a Filipino disco group prominent during the late 1970s in the Philippines. Considered to be the pioneer and icon of what is known as the Manila Sound, VST & Co. released disco singles such as Swing It, Baby, Magsayawan, Ipagpatawad Mo, Awitin Mo, Isasayaw Ko and Disco Fever...
) - "Bitin Sa 'Yo" - 02:54 by Up Dharma DownUp Dharma DownUp Dharma Down is an award-winning Filipino rock band. Their discography already contains two LPs, 2006's Fragmented and 2008's Bipolar ....
(Originally by Hotdog) - "Bonggahan" - 03:10 by 6 Cycle Mind (Originally by Sampaguita)
- "Macho Gwapito" - 02:56 by Protein Shake (Originally by Rico J. PunoRico J. PunoEnrico de Jesus Puno , better known as Rico J. Puno, is a popular Filipino pop singing artist and television host who is credited as a pioneer-promoter of original Filipino music. He started the trend of incorporating Tagalog lyrics in his rendition of the American song The Way We Were and other...
) - "Tao" - 05:44 by DRT (Originally by Sampaguita)
- "Kapalaran" - 03:26 by Radioactive Sago ProjectRadioactive Sago ProjectRadioactive Sago Project is a Filipino jazz rock band formed in 1999 in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines. The band's sound is a fusion of spoken-word poetry, bebop jazz, and punk...
(Originally by Rico J. PunoRico J. PunoEnrico de Jesus Puno , better known as Rico J. Puno, is a popular Filipino pop singing artist and television host who is credited as a pioneer-promoter of original Filipino music. He started the trend of incorporating Tagalog lyrics in his rendition of the American song The Way We Were and other...
) - "Ako Si Superman" - 03:37 by Sound (Originally by Rey ValeraRey ValeraReynaldo Valera Guardiano is a singer, songwriter, music director, film scorer and television host from the Philippines. He wrote and produced songs that were recorded by various singers, most notably Sharon Cuneta. He currently hosts the variety noontime show Pilipinas Win na Win alongside Rico J...
) - "Handog" - 04:12 by Join the Club (Originally by FloranteFloranteFlorante de Leon, popularly known simply as Florante, is a Filipino singer-songwriter. He was a pioneer and leading exponent of Pinoy folk rock during the DZRJ-AM radio boom in Manila during the 1970s...
)