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Universal Records is the NUMBER ONE independent record label in the Philippines. Bringing you quality music for the past 30 years, we are home to artists like: Jose Mari Chan, Gary Valenciano, Ogie Alcasid, Regine Velasquez, Lani Misalucha, Jed Madela, Christian Bautista, Jay R, Billy Crawford, Kris Aquino, Edu Manzano, Marian Rivera, Mark Herras, Nina, Ronnie Liang, Gail Blanco, Sam Concepcion. Our band roster includes: Parokya Ni Edgar, Kamikazee, Sponge Cola, Imago, Silent Sanctuary, Kenyo, Paraluman. We are equally committed to bring you exciting international releases covering various genres like pop, jazz, new age, classical, alternative, indie pop, rock, electronica, dance, r&b, and hip-hop. Name it, we definitely have it!

August 7, 2009

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PAUL VAN DYK "VOLUME" COVER ARTWORK & TRACKLISTING

Paul van Dyk "Volume" tracklisting:

DISC 1:

1. For An Angel (PvD Remix `09)
2. Home feat. Johnny McDaid (PvD Club Mix)
3. Let Go feat. Rea Garvey (VANDIT Club Mix by PvD)
4. White Lies feat. Jessica Sutta (Album Mix)
5. Nothing But You feat. Hemstock & Jennings (Original)
6. Another Way (PvD Club Mix)
7. Forbidden Fruit (Original)
8. Together We Will Conquer (Short Version)
9. New York City featuring Starkillers & Austin Leeds feat. Ashley Tomberlin (Album Mix)
10. A Magical Moment (Original)
11. Words (For Love)
12. Tell me Why (The Riddle) feat. St. Etienne (PvD Club Mix)
13. The Other Side feat. Wayne Jackson (Original)
14. We Are Alive feat. Jennifer Brown (Original)
15. Time of Our Lives feat. Vega 4 (US Radio Edit)
16. Wir Sind Wir & Heppner (Radio Version)

DISC 2:
01. U2 - Elevation (Paul van Dyk Remix)
02. Depeche Mode – Martyr (Paul van Dyk Remix)
03. Timo Maas – Pictures (Paul van Dyk Remix)
04. New Order - Spooky (Out Of Order Remix)
05. Humate - Love Stimulation (Love Mix)
06. DJ Joe T Vannelli feat. Csilla – Play With The Voice In Germany (Paul van Dyk Remix)
07. Ghostland ft. Sinead O'Connor & Natacha Atlas - Guide Me God (Paul van Dyk Remix)
08. Tilt vs. PvD – Rendezvous (Quadraphonic Mix)
09. 2raumwohnung – 36grad (Paul van Dyk Remix)
10. Deep Dish – Say Hello (Paul van Dyk Remix)
11. Members Of Mayday – 10 in 01 (Paul van Dyk Remix)
12. The Thrillseekers feat. Sheryl Deane – Synaesthesia (Fly Away) (Paul van Dyk Dub Mix)
13. BT – Flaming June (BT and PvD Mix)
14. St. Etienne – How We Used To Live (Paul van Dyk Remix)
15. Peter Heppner - Alleinesein (Paul van Dyk Remix)

PAUL VAN DYK RELEASES GREATEST HITS CD "VOLUME"

Grammy-nominated artist DJ, label owner and global megastar Paul van Dyk needs little introduction. Dominating electronic music charts and appearing at the pinnacle of Top DJ lists the world over, Paul van Dyk is one of the biggest icons in the electronic scene. Now delivering "Volume", this (2CD/31 tracks) best of album celebrates Paul van Dyk’s musical career and also features exclusive new material and some very special remixes.

With sell out tours taking place across the globe, headline spots at every major festival and a hugely successful recording career that has seen over three millions albums sold worldwide, remixing artists such as Depeche Mode, Britney Spears, U2 and Justin Timberlake, Paul’s music in TV commercials for blue-chip brands such as Motorola and globally in films, it is estimated in the course of one year Paul will travel around the globe no less than sixteen times! Constantly evolving and pushing boundaries, earlier this year van Dyk also collaborated with Grammy-winning conductor Paavo Jarvi and the HR Symphony Orchestra and Paul’s own band for a spectacular concert The Planets which combined classical and dance music.

"Volume"encompasses track selections from his massive 15-year catalogue and will include classic cuts from studio albums “45 RPM (1994)”, “Seven Ways (1996)”, “Out There And Back (2000)”, the Grammy-nominated “Reflections (2003)” and “In Between (2007)”. The HUGE van Dyk classic "For An Angel" will feature in a very special 2009 remix alongside 1997 hit "Forbidden Fruit", "Connected" (that was also used on a Motorola ad campaign) plus the massive "We Are Alive" that achieved worldwide chart success.

Renowned for his collaborations, a selection will appear on "Volume" that includes "White Lies" that features Jessica Sutta from the Pussycat Dolls, St. Etienne "Tell Me Why (The Riddle)" and Vega 4 with "Time Of Our Lives".

After being ranked within the top five slots in the world’s leading DJ Magazine Top 100 Poll no less than seven times (hitting #1 DJ in the world spot in 2005 and 2006), "Volume" captures why Paul van Dyk is one of the biggest artists in the electronic scene to date… there is no stopping him!

SANDAAN

This album is a must have for every person who enjoys learning about Philippine history or who enjoys listening to Philippine patriotic music. The songs are rendered with passion that will move you. You will feel a sense of "being there" for important historical moments as you hear actual radio broadcasts of speeches and news releases. This CD allows you to hear the actual voices of past Philippine presidents as they speak to their nation.

You can listen to Filipino songs of nationalism brought to you by: The Apo Hiking Society, Edru Abraham, Heber Bartolome, Janet Basco, Bayang, Lolita Carbon, Jose Mari Chan, Geneva Cruz, Sheryl Cruz, Coritha & Erik, Florante, Inang Laya, Kuh Ledesma, Celeste Legaspi, Madrigal Singer, Leah Navarro, Joseph Olfindo, Gino Padilla, Philippine Marine Band, Ito Rapadas, Juan Miguel Salvador, Samantha, Noel Trinidad & Subas Herrero, Marco Sison, Ivy Violan, Gary Valenciano and more....

You can literally travel in time as you listen to recorded moments such as: Balcony scene in Kawit, Cavite; all the voices of Manuel Quezon, Gen. Douglas MacArthur, Gen. Wainright surrendering at Corregidor, President F.D. Roosevelt, Ramon Magsaysay, Diosdado Macapagal, Salvador Laurel, Ferdinand Marcos, Ninoy Aquino, Cory Aquino, President Joseph Estrada.

The following is the list of songs in the CD:

1. PHILIPPINE NATIONAL ANTHEM (instrumental)
Mabuhay Ang Katipunan! Mabuhay ang Pilipinas 1898
Battle of Tirad Pass 1899
Kind Words for a fallen General (Gregorio del Pilar) 1899

2. CAVITE HYMN
Meralco's Electric Street Car (Tranvia) inaugurated 1905
Boxer Pancho Villa Wins World Flyweight Championship 1923
Manuel L. Quezon: "My loyalty to my party ends...."
Manuel L. Quezon oath taking 1935

3. BAYAN KO (Medley with SA SARILING BAYAN)
Japanese bombardment (air raid) 1941
U.S. Pres F. Roosevelt: "A day which will live in infamy" 1941
Jose P. Laurel: Proclamation of war against U.S. and Britain 1942
Gen. Wainright: "Subject Surrender..." 1942

4. ANG BAYAN KONG PILIPINAS
Announcing the death of Pres. Manuel L. Quezon 1944
Gen. Douglas MacArthur: " I have returned..." 1944
Bombardment of Manila 1945
Atomic bomb dropped at Nagasaki, Japan 1945
Surrender of Japan 1945
Liberation 1945

5. LAND OF THE MORNING
Jose P. Laurel:"Collaboration under pressure..." 1945
Manuel Roxas: "13 million Filipinos have faith..." 1947
Ramon Magsaysay: "I have been warned..." 1953
Ramon Magsaysay: "Noong sumumpa sa Luneta" 1955
Announcement of the death of Pres. Magsaysay 1957

6. PILIPINAS KONG MAHAL
Diosdado Macapagal: "Unang sigaw sa Plaza Miranda" 1963
Ferdinand Marcos oath taking 1965
Ferdinand Marcos: "There is no opposition..." 1967

7. AKO'Y PINOY
Demonstrators: "Sigaw ng Bayan, Kalayaan"
Ferdinand Marcos: "Society that is sick..." 1971
Typhoon Yoling 1971

8. TAYO'Y MGA PINOY
Ferdinand Marcos: "I have no intention..." 1972
Demonstrators: "Makibaka, Huwag Matakot" 1972
Ferdinand Marcos: " Proclamation of Martial Law" 1972
Ferdinand Marcos: "Build a New Country..." 1972
Ninoy Aquino: "If your husband is sincere..." 1981
Pres. Marcos interview with Amnesty International 1981
Ninoy Aquino: " Mr. Marcos, hear the cry of your people.." 1981

9. AKO AY PILIPINO
Ninoy Aquino: " I have been away for 3 years..." 1983
Ninoy Aquino: " You have to be very ready..." 1983
Pusila! Pusila! 1983
Salvador Laurel: "Binaril si Aquino..." 1983
Ferdinand Marcos interview on Ninoy Aquino assasination 1983
Cory Aquino: " The night before he (Ninoy) left Boston 1983

10. BAYAN KO
Ferdinand Marcos: " I am ready to declare a snap election" 1985
Cory Aquino: " I shall lead..." 1986
Statements made during "EDSA Revolution" 1986
Corazon Aquino oath taking 1986

11. HANDOG NG PILIPINO SA MUNDO
Coup de 'etat 1989
Mt. Pinatubo Eruption 1991
Sen. Jovito Salonga on Senate rejection of Res. 1259
(Phil. American Bases Treaty) 1992

12. SASAYA ANG PILIPINAS
Fidel V. Ramos oath taking 1992
Fidel V. Ramos "Mabuhay Ang Apec" 1996
President elect Joseph Estrada: " I will not fail you..." 1998

13. KAPAYAPAAN

14. LUPANG HINIRANG

15. MALIGAYANG SENTENYAL

HANDOG NG PILIPINO SA MUNDO Lyrics

One of the official anthem of bravery and patriotism during the People Power Revolution, Handog ng Pilipino Sa Mundo was written by Jim Paredes within two minutes of composition and sung by 15 Filipino Artists from the Organisasyon ng Pilipinong Mangaawit. “Handog ng Pilipino sa Mundo” became the Pinoy Version of “We Are The World” and has been played over and over whenever the freedom of the country is once again in peril.

HANDOG NG PILIPINO SA MUNDO
Written and Composed by Jim Paredes
Performed by the APO and the Various Artist from the OPM (Organisasyon ng Pilipinong Mang-aawit)
Released by Universal Records, April 1986
Taken from the album "SANDAAN"



‘Di na ‘ko papayag mawala ka muli.
‘Di na ‘ko papayag na muli mabawi,

Ating kalayaan kay tagal natin mithi.
‘Di na papayagang mabawi muli.


Magkakapit-bisig libo-libong tao.
Kay sarap palang maging Pilipino.
Sama-sama iisa ang adhikain.

Kelan man ‘di na paalipin.

Refrain:
Handog ng Pilipino sa mundo,
Mapayapang paraang pagbabago.
Katotohanan, kalayaan, katarungan

Ay kayang makamit na walang dahas.
Basta’t magkaisa tayong lahat.

Masdan ang nagaganap sa aming bayan.
Nagkasama ng mahirap at mayaman.
Kapit-bisig madre, pari, at sundalo.
Naging Langit itong bahagi ng mundo.

Huwag muling payagang umiral ang dilim.
Tinig ng bawat tao’y bigyan ng pansin.
Magkakapatid lahat sa Panginoon.
Ito’y lagi nating tatandaan.
(repeat refrain two times)

Coda:
Mapayapang paraang pagbabago.
Katotohanan, kalayaan, katarungan.
Ay kayang makamit na walang dahas.
Basta’t magkaisa tayong lahat!

Handog Ng Pilipino Sa Mundo music video



Handog Ng Pilipino Sa Mundo released by Universal Records in April 1986.

August 6, 2009

Sponge Cola LIVE at SM City North Edsa SKY DOME, August 7 (Friday), 6PM

Catch Sponge Cola LIVE at the new SM City North EDSA SKY DOME on August 7 (Friday), 6PM!

Buy Sponge Cola CD at the Sky Dome on August 7 and get a special VIP pass, Sponge Cola poster, plus get the CD signed by the band, or buy an SM Supermalls Greenbag for special arena seats!

Brought to you by Universal Records and SM City North EDSA Sky Dome.

August 5, 2009

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August 4, 2009

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ASAP Tribute to President Cory Aquino feat. Christian Bautista



The song is "I Have Fallen In Love (With The Same Woman Three Times)"

NINOY AQUINO'S POEM TO CORY AQUINO

I HAVE FALLEN IN LOVE (WITH THE SAME WOMAN THREE TIMES) sung by Jose Mari Chan



Can be found in the Commemorative Edition of the album "Kris Aquino: The Greatest Love, A Tribute To Pres. Corazon Aquino" as well as the album "Constant Change" by Jose Mari Chan.

INTRODUCING - SUPER JUNIOR

Super Junior (Korean: 슈퍼주니어), also known as simply SJ or SuJu , is a 13 member Korean boy-band who can dance, sing and do anything you could think of. Formed in 2005, The group initially debuted with twelve members, but now consists of 13 members. With a total of thirteen members, they are the largest boy band in the world. The members are Leeteuk (the leader), Heechul, Hangeng, Yesung, Kang-in, Shindong, Sungmin, Eunhyuk, Donghae, Siwon, Ryeowook, Kibum, and later, Kyuhyun. The Chinese member, Han Geng, was chosen from three thousand applicants, via auditions held in China by SM Entertainment in 2001.

Super Junior has released and contributed in 19 different kinds of records with varying degrees of success. Over the years, they have been divided into smaller sub groups, simultaneously targeting different music industries and audiences. Largely due to Super Junior's success as entertainers, other Korean entertainment managements began to train their music groups in other areas of entertainment, such as acting and hosting. In addition to their commercial success, Super Junior has earned four music awards from the M.NET/KM Music Festival, another four from the Golden Disk Awards, and is the second singing group to win Favorite Artist Korea at the MTV Asia Awards after JTL in 2003.

The band has released three studio albums, three CD singles, and six compilation albums from SM Entertainment. The band also contributed in a total of seven soundtracks.

"Sorry, Sorry" is their third and latest studio album released on March 12, 2009 in South Korea. In just days, 150,000 copies of "Sorry, Sorry" were pre-ordered. The album debuted at #1 on the South Korea's Hanteo Daily Charts, with approximately 30,000 copies sold, making it the biggest opening day for the group. "Sorry, Sorry" became the bestselling album in South Korea, Thailand, Hong Kong and Taiwan for 2009. As of May 15, 2009, over 215,000 units have been sold, being the first Korean-language album to do so in 2009.