16 OPM artists collaborate in Tunog Natin

MANILA, Philippines - Tunog Natin, the all-Original Pilipino Music (OPM) concert series, takes promoting the local music scene to a whole new level by gathering 16 promising and established Filipino artists in a compilation album that celebrates the beauty of our own brand of music. 

Presented by Avida Land Corp., the album titled Tunog Natin: Songs From Home is composed of 10 tracks of OPM music — three original tracks and seven covers of timeless songs that Filipinos love. The album will exclusively be available in Astrovision and Astroplus record stores nationwide as part of the Tunog Natin advocacy to revive audiences’ appreciation for OPM.

“Coming out with a new album is definitely a huge step towards promoting OPM. The success of the three concerts has paved way to this new venture,” says Avida Land Marketing head Tess Tatco.

“The enthusiastic response of audiences to the Tunog Natin concerts is nothing less than inspiring for us. We’ve always supported efforts to promote Filipino culture and Tunog Natin, both the concert series and the album, is one advocacy that we are proud to be a huge part of,” adds Tatco.

Making the compilation album more interesting are collaborations between artists of different music genres. These are set to give old OPM hits a unique and fresh sound that young and mature listeners alike will enjoy.

The collaborations of various artists give the record an exciting twist. Since the artists come from different music genres, they create a fresh, yet familiar and endearing sound that will renew audiences’ love for OPM.

Arnee Hidalgo, for instance, will be recording Pumapatak Ang Ulan (an APO Hiking Society original) with quirky all-male band Tanya Markova. Gloc-9 and jazz singer Tricia Garcia are singing Kahit Maputi Na Ang Buhok Ko, which was popularized by Sharon Cuneta and written by Rey Valera.

Myrus, project head of Tunog Natin, will record the Noel Cabangon classic Kanlungan with Princess Velasco. True Faith and Sheng Belmonte will also give their own rendition of Umagang Kay Ganda. OPM pop sensation 1:43 (pronounced as “one forty-three”) are going to cover Harana by Parokya Ni Edgar.

Jim Paredes and Faith Cuneta will sing Panalangin, while Pepe Smith will collaborate with emerging rock band Letter Day Story for Salamat.

The compilation will also feature new, original songs. Kiss Jane will include Beep, Beep in the album, while Kenyo front man Mcoy Fundales and Barbie Almalbis will duet for a brand new song titled Kay Sarap Mabuhay.

Tunog Natin: Songs from Home will also include the Tunog Natin advocacy theme song titled Heto Ako! written by producer and arranger Jonathan Ong.

After three successful concerts and an album on the way, Tunog Natin proves that it is a sustainable advocacy, thanks to OPM lovers and Avida Land.

“Tunog Natin is a great way of showcasing the creativity of Filipinos and preserving OPM for younger generations. We will continue to advocate OPM and other aspects of our Filipino heritage, ” says Tatco.