It's official! BoA's "Deluxe Edition" CD will be released on November 18 (Wednesday)!
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November 13, 2009
BoA's New Album "BoA DELUXE EDITION" Out On NOVEMBER 18 (WEDNESDAY)!
It's official! BoA's "Deluxe Edition" CD will be released on November 18 (Wednesday)!
November 12, 2009
Manila Bulletin | Christian Bautista sidesteps romance for career
By: Rowena Joy A. Sanchez
November 11, 2009, 6:35pm
As if taking his cue from the message of Jose Mari Chan’s song, “Please Be Careful With My Heart,” balladeer Christian Bautista is cautious about bringing his friendship with Pop Princess Sarah Geronimo to the next level.
“Sarah is very likeable [but] I’m not courting her. I’m not closing my doors, though, [because] in the future, it’s still possible [for me to court her],” mulled the singer in an exclusive interview with Manila Bulletin Entertainment Online.
He feels that talking about romance with Sarah may compromise their friendship.
“There are some conversations that you don’t bring up with a girl just like that, especially if the timing is wrong. Kasi baka magkaroon ng ilangan, and I don’t want that to happen because we [referring to Sarah] have a good friendship.”
The balladeer is in no hurry to enter a romantic relationship with anyone, preferring instead to date (“hang out,” Christian insists) different girls.
He added that he does not dwell in the past, alluding to his relationship with ex-girlfriend Rachelle Ann Go who recently hit the headlines because of her breakup with Gab Valenciano.
“I wish them well. I will pray for them. I hope God shows what His plan is for them,” said Christian.
While waiting for “the one,” Christian devotes his all to his career---and for good reason: His latest album titled “Christian Bautista Romance Revisited: The Love Songs Of Jose Mari Chan” had gone Platinum less than two months after its release.
“I’m just so happy na maraming bumibili. Makikita mo talaga sa stores na nandun talaga sa Top 25 [yung album ko],” he beamed.
Notwithstanding its phenomenal success, the release of the album was fraught with several delays.
“It was supposed to have been released a month earlier but Martin [Nievera] and Gary [Valenciano] decided to record their album ‘As 1.’ My record label had to move the release date of my album to give way to their album. Okay lang naman sa akin ‘yun, syempre.”
The challenges did not stop there.
“My launch at Sky Dome was set a week after typhoon ‘Ondoy’ hit. Many shows were being cancelled then so we had to postpone ours, too.”
Because of the delays, the album was launched at a time when Christian could not promote it as extensively as he would’ve wanted.
“We were already booked for the ‘Unity Tour’ of Kuh Ledesma in the U.S. when my album came out. We had limited time to promote it kasi I was set to fly abroad.”
Despite leaving the country at what may have seemed an inopportune time, the balladeer was nevertheless blessed to learn that his album turned Gold while he was away.
“Talagang ‘Thank you Lord’ na lang ang nasabi ko,” he said.
The album remains on top of the charts as of this writing. Its first single, “Tell Me Your Name,” rules the Pinoy MYX Countdown.
Christian said that recalling the encouraging words he received from Diamond-selling singer-songwriter Jose Mari Chan, who composed and popularized the songs in Christian’s new album, makes him want to do more, to achieve more.
“Jose Mari Chan told me, ‘I’m really glad that you’re gonna do this album and that you’re gonna reinvent and share my songs to this generation.’ It’ such a humbling thing to know that this little of mine has his blessings,” Christian said.
He revealed that the Jose Mari Chan revival album was long dreamt up by their record label but no one seemed to be fit for the task. That is, until Christian came.
“They [Christian and Jose Mari Chan’s record label] said it fits right in, since he [Jose Mari] is also a big hit in Indonesia [like I am]. Our record label told me na two years na nilang plano ‘to, [kaso] hindi nila alam kung kanino ibibigay, kung sa isang girl, sa isang banda, o sa various artists,” he divulged.
Christian said his fans in other Asian countries get the same priority as his Pinoy supporters.
“Pero siyempre, lamang ang Pinoy in the end kasi Pinoy ako, and I live here. Pero the Indonesians have also become a big part of me, and I enjoy it there, too.”
Apart from gracing Indonesian TV shows, Christian collaborated with singer-actress Bunga Citra Lestari on “Please Be Careful With My Heart.” Their duet will be part of the Indonesian version of Christian’s album, set for release in that country come January.
Christian has plans of producing a Valentine show next year featuring himself with Jose Mari. A new TV show on ABS-CBN is under negotiation.
Outside showbiz, the “Star in a Million” fourth runner-up is the promising businessman.
“In Cavite, there were six stalls for sale. I bought them, had them renovated, and pina-re-renta ko na ngayon. Puno na rin,” he shared.
This is on top of his other ventures namely a dental store, two small restaurants, and a computer store.
With all these concerns, isn’t he on the brink of burnout?
“Are you kidding? I’m not tired at all. I’m ready to go! Sabi ko nga, book me now---hangga’t wala pa ‘kong girlfriend!”
Source: http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/229053/christian-bautista-sidesteps-romance-career
November 11, 2009, 6:35pm
As if taking his cue from the message of Jose Mari Chan’s song, “Please Be Careful With My Heart,” balladeer Christian Bautista is cautious about bringing his friendship with Pop Princess Sarah Geronimo to the next level.
“Sarah is very likeable [but] I’m not courting her. I’m not closing my doors, though, [because] in the future, it’s still possible [for me to court her],” mulled the singer in an exclusive interview with Manila Bulletin Entertainment Online.
He feels that talking about romance with Sarah may compromise their friendship.
“There are some conversations that you don’t bring up with a girl just like that, especially if the timing is wrong. Kasi baka magkaroon ng ilangan, and I don’t want that to happen because we [referring to Sarah] have a good friendship.”
The balladeer is in no hurry to enter a romantic relationship with anyone, preferring instead to date (“hang out,” Christian insists) different girls.
He added that he does not dwell in the past, alluding to his relationship with ex-girlfriend Rachelle Ann Go who recently hit the headlines because of her breakup with Gab Valenciano.
“I wish them well. I will pray for them. I hope God shows what His plan is for them,” said Christian.
While waiting for “the one,” Christian devotes his all to his career---and for good reason: His latest album titled “Christian Bautista Romance Revisited: The Love Songs Of Jose Mari Chan” had gone Platinum less than two months after its release.
“I’m just so happy na maraming bumibili. Makikita mo talaga sa stores na nandun talaga sa Top 25 [yung album ko],” he beamed.
Notwithstanding its phenomenal success, the release of the album was fraught with several delays.
“It was supposed to have been released a month earlier but Martin [Nievera] and Gary [Valenciano] decided to record their album ‘As 1.’ My record label had to move the release date of my album to give way to their album. Okay lang naman sa akin ‘yun, syempre.”
The challenges did not stop there.
“My launch at Sky Dome was set a week after typhoon ‘Ondoy’ hit. Many shows were being cancelled then so we had to postpone ours, too.”
Because of the delays, the album was launched at a time when Christian could not promote it as extensively as he would’ve wanted.
“We were already booked for the ‘Unity Tour’ of Kuh Ledesma in the U.S. when my album came out. We had limited time to promote it kasi I was set to fly abroad.”
Despite leaving the country at what may have seemed an inopportune time, the balladeer was nevertheless blessed to learn that his album turned Gold while he was away.
“Talagang ‘Thank you Lord’ na lang ang nasabi ko,” he said.
The album remains on top of the charts as of this writing. Its first single, “Tell Me Your Name,” rules the Pinoy MYX Countdown.
Christian said that recalling the encouraging words he received from Diamond-selling singer-songwriter Jose Mari Chan, who composed and popularized the songs in Christian’s new album, makes him want to do more, to achieve more.
“Jose Mari Chan told me, ‘I’m really glad that you’re gonna do this album and that you’re gonna reinvent and share my songs to this generation.’ It’ such a humbling thing to know that this little of mine has his blessings,” Christian said.
He revealed that the Jose Mari Chan revival album was long dreamt up by their record label but no one seemed to be fit for the task. That is, until Christian came.
“They [Christian and Jose Mari Chan’s record label] said it fits right in, since he [Jose Mari] is also a big hit in Indonesia [like I am]. Our record label told me na two years na nilang plano ‘to, [kaso] hindi nila alam kung kanino ibibigay, kung sa isang girl, sa isang banda, o sa various artists,” he divulged.
Christian said his fans in other Asian countries get the same priority as his Pinoy supporters.
“Pero siyempre, lamang ang Pinoy in the end kasi Pinoy ako, and I live here. Pero the Indonesians have also become a big part of me, and I enjoy it there, too.”
Apart from gracing Indonesian TV shows, Christian collaborated with singer-actress Bunga Citra Lestari on “Please Be Careful With My Heart.” Their duet will be part of the Indonesian version of Christian’s album, set for release in that country come January.
Christian has plans of producing a Valentine show next year featuring himself with Jose Mari. A new TV show on ABS-CBN is under negotiation.
Outside showbiz, the “Star in a Million” fourth runner-up is the promising businessman.
“In Cavite, there were six stalls for sale. I bought them, had them renovated, and pina-re-renta ko na ngayon. Puno na rin,” he shared.
This is on top of his other ventures namely a dental store, two small restaurants, and a computer store.
With all these concerns, isn’t he on the brink of burnout?
“Are you kidding? I’m not tired at all. I’m ready to go! Sabi ko nga, book me now---hangga’t wala pa ‘kong girlfriend!”
Source: http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/229053/christian-bautista-sidesteps-romance-career
PEP.ph | Christian Bautista wants to focus on his international career next year
By: Rose Garcia
November 11, 2009
Masayang-masaya si Christian Bautista nang makausap siya ng PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) kahapon, November 11. In less than a month kasi ay nakatanggap na agad ng Platinum Record award ang kanyang latest and first album under Universal Records, Jose Mari Chan: Romance Revisited. Ibinigay sa kanya ang award sa ASAP '09 noong Linggo, Nov. 8.
"Sobrang nagpapasalamat ako at hanggang ngayon, number one sa local. Naangatan tayo ni Michael Jackson, siyempre Michael Jackson naman, This Is It. Pero natutuwa ako na hanggang ngayon sa local, number one pa rin," pahayag ni Christian.
Ayon sa singer, natutuwa rin siya na for three weeks ay nag-No. 1 ang kanyang album sa ilang record bars, like Music One and Odyssey.
"Marami ang nagtataka, e. Parang, one month, platinum? Parang ganun. Kahit sa mga YouTube, Facebook comment. Kaya ang gagawin na lang ng UR, ipapakita na lang ang chart na heto po. Palagi silang may Xerox. So, yun, nakakatuwa talaga."
Read the full write-up here:
http://www.pep.ph/news/23827/Christian-Bautista-wants-to-focus-on-his-international-career-next-year
November 11, 2009
Masayang-masaya si Christian Bautista nang makausap siya ng PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) kahapon, November 11. In less than a month kasi ay nakatanggap na agad ng Platinum Record award ang kanyang latest and first album under Universal Records, Jose Mari Chan: Romance Revisited. Ibinigay sa kanya ang award sa ASAP '09 noong Linggo, Nov. 8.
"Sobrang nagpapasalamat ako at hanggang ngayon, number one sa local. Naangatan tayo ni Michael Jackson, siyempre Michael Jackson naman, This Is It. Pero natutuwa ako na hanggang ngayon sa local, number one pa rin," pahayag ni Christian.
Ayon sa singer, natutuwa rin siya na for three weeks ay nag-No. 1 ang kanyang album sa ilang record bars, like Music One and Odyssey.
"Marami ang nagtataka, e. Parang, one month, platinum? Parang ganun. Kahit sa mga YouTube, Facebook comment. Kaya ang gagawin na lang ng UR, ipapakita na lang ang chart na heto po. Palagi silang may Xerox. So, yun, nakakatuwa talaga."
Read the full write-up here:
http://www.pep.ph/news/23827/Christian-Bautista-wants-to-focus-on-his-international-career-next-year
CHRISTIAN BAUTISTA'S ALBUM STILL #1 OPM ALBUM FOR THE 4TH WEEK!
CHRISTIAN BAUTISTA RECORDS SONG FOR MALAYSIAN MARKET
Courtesy of Carlo Arreglado Orosa
There is no stopping Asia's Romantic Balladeer Christian Bautista in conquering the Asian market with his music. Barely two weeks after recording in Jakarta Indonesia with TV/Recording Popstar Bunga Citra Lestari the hit song "Please Be Careful With My Heart" and after reaching the PLATINUM mark in the Philippines, tonight Christian begins recording his part of the song duet "Ngiti" in the Bahasa language.
There is no stopping Asia's Romantic Balladeer Christian Bautista in conquering the Asian market with his music. Barely two weeks after recording in Jakarta Indonesia with TV/Recording Popstar Bunga Citra Lestari the hit song "Please Be Careful With My Heart" and after reaching the PLATINUM mark in the Philippines, tonight Christian begins recording his part of the song duet "Ngiti" in the Bahasa language.In this photo Christian works on the song along side Sammy Dale from the Indonesian Embassy to make sure his Bahasa accent is flawless. Popular Malaysian R&B/Jazz singer Noryn Aziz, is set to record after Christian lays in his part of the song. "Ngiti" will be added in Christian's "Romance Revisited : The Love Songs Of Jose Mari Chan" album for 2010 release geared for the Malaysian Market.
Christians Bautista's new CD and Blackwater products sell out!
Courtesy of Carlo Arreglado Orosa
After ASAP 09, where Christian Bautista received a PLATINUM RECORD AWARD for his latest album "Romance Revisited: The Love Songs of Jose Mari Chan", he went to SM Mega Mall B where Blackwater Cologne, his newest endorsement were selling products bundled with his CD. In two hours it was sold out. Everyone who purchased got to meet Christian for a photo opportunity and autograph signing. To the delight of the Blackwater management staff, he was treated dinner with his entourage at Dads Buffet on the 4th floor.
Christian Bautista @ SM North Edsa Skydome (11/6/09)
Click here to see more photos from Christian's Sky Dome show last November 6th:
Special thanks to the whole staff and crew of MYX and VJ Bianca!
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Catch the airing of Christian Bautista's Sky Dome show on MYX: December 3 (Thursday), 9PM in "MYX Presents: Christian Bautista Sings Jose Mari Chan."
The Sun UK | Why The Drums are causing a buzz
New York quartet THE DRUMS are creating the kind of music biz frenzy I haven't seen since Artic Monkeys arrived in 2005.
Their gig at Camden's Barfly on Tuesday was a roadblock and only their second headline capital show.
They are already looked after by Coldplay's handlers, 3D Management, and now record labels are fighting to sign them.
Scores of A&R scouts were stuck outside the gig as demand was so high.
Singer JONATHAN PIERCE, guitarists JACOB GRAHAM and ADAM KESSLER and drummer CONNOR HANWICK fuse Fifties surf-rock with electronica and have a mini album on indie label Moshi Moshi.
This time next year they will be huge.
Read more:
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/bizarre/2704136/Why-The-Drums-are-causing-a-buzz.html#ixzz0WeQlyZGD
Their gig at Camden's Barfly on Tuesday was a roadblock and only their second headline capital show.
They are already looked after by Coldplay's handlers, 3D Management, and now record labels are fighting to sign them.
Scores of A&R scouts were stuck outside the gig as demand was so high.
Singer JONATHAN PIERCE, guitarists JACOB GRAHAM and ADAM KESSLER and drummer CONNOR HANWICK fuse Fifties surf-rock with electronica and have a mini album on indie label Moshi Moshi.
This time next year they will be huge.
Read more:
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/bizarre/2704136/Why-The-Drums-are-causing-a-buzz.html#ixzz0WeQlyZGD
THE DRUMS "SUMMERTIME" EP Out Now!
Florida's The Drums feature former new wave act Elkland singer Jonathan Pierce and Jacob Graham of dream pop band Horse Shoes. New York's tastemakers are raving about this band and hailing them as the "next big thing". The band lists some of their influences as being The Wake, The Smiths and Joy Division and pulls together years of obvious influence by the Factory records sound and a sudden fascination with 50's surf culture. Containing six tracks of sweet innocent pop songs, the "Summertime!" EP is a massively likable, not to mention danceable, blend of gloomy '80s pop, '90s indie-pop and '50s surf-rock that will appeal, quite predictably to fans of The Magnetic Fields, The Smiths, Belle and Sebastian and Joy Division. Prepare yourself for an instant classic!
A Sunny Day In Glasgow Release New Album "Ashes Grammar"
At their core, A Sunny Day in Glasgow are a dream-pop band and "Ashes Grammar" is a dream-pop album but even at their most accessible, there’s an indescribable otherworldliness flowing through the band’s music. Often described as a marriage of My Bloody Valentine, Cocteau Twins and Aphex Twin, their latest album further separates them from the pack as they've truly come into their own. The music is all at once joyous, insecure, and blissed-out -- and sounds nothing like we’ve heard from A Sunny Day in Glasgow before. Includes "Shy", "Failure" and "Ashes Maths". Also available:
A SUNNY DAY IN GLASGOW “Scribble Mural Comic Journal"
In their debut album “Scribble Mural Comic Journal", Philadelphia’s A Sunny Day in Glasgow use mandolins, banjos, noise, samplers, lots of cuttin’ n pastin’ and all of the normal band instruments plus lush female vocals and dancey rhythms to make dreamy pop music. The album succeeds in marrying Cocteau Twins’ other-wordliness, Jesus and Mary Chain white noise, the best aspects of early Aphex Twin, and the jangle of “Strawberry Wine” era My Bloody Valentine to create a sublime pop music for fans of early '90s Creation records, Sonic Cathedral, Deerhunter, Cocteau Twins, Slowdive, Seefeel and My Bloody Valentine, even Panda Bear or 65daysofstatic. Highly recommended
Cranes Return With New Album
As one of the major players in the U.K.'s original shoegaze scene, along with groups such as Slowdive, Lush, and Ride, Cranes were one of the first rock bands to put the seaside town of Portsmouth on the musical map. Their early fans included John Peel, the legendary Joy Division producer Martin Hannett and The Cure's frontman Robert Smith. A series of high-profile shows supporting The Cure opened the gates to a wider audience and their appeal began to stretch through to the goth community, especially to fans of the dreamier echelons like This Mortal Coil and Dead Can Dance. Their latest effort "Cranes" has been three years in the making. It is a triumph of celestial atmospheric rock and metaphysical minimalist electronics, made instantly recognizable by Alison Shaw's child-like vocals and Jim Shaw's uniquely inventive compositions. This is all woven into compositions that take in everything from Krautrock and folk, to intricate, almost extra-terrestrial soundscapes and David Lynchian melodies. Includes "Invisible", "High and Low", "Feathers", "Wires" and more!
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