New Nora Aunor CD Brings Back Beatiful Music . . .
by Ellen Alejano

It was late afternoon yesterday. I was at work and talking to my husband on the phone. “Is there a CD mail in the letter box?” I asked. Hubby replied, “Don’t know, I just got in and I haven’t checked.” I said, “Then go outside and have a look, will you? (Oops, sorry I forgot to say “Please.”) If the CD is there, then save it quickly from the scorching heat (it’s hot Oz summer here, folks, and late afternoon sun can be a bit unforgiving).” That was a lame excuse, I know, but can you blame me? I was just excited to know if I will finally be able to listen to that “priceless” CD of Ate Guy when I come home. Hubby got back on the line and said, “Yes, here it is—fresh from the oven.” Funny but true, it must be really hot inside that mailbox . . . just like inside the oven.

You guessed it right. I came home last night and the first thing I picked up was the CD mail. Inside was the signed copy of Ate Guy’s new CD album Habang Panahon. Precious! After reading the sweet note from dear Cece, I popped the CD into my PC. Instantly, the family room was filled with the all too familiar golden melodious voice, singing what else but the first cut “Habang Panahon.” From the first note, I was hooked. My nine-year-old daughter who was doing her homework at that time remarked, “I don’t understand what she’s saying but I like her singing.”(Hmmm . . . teach her more Tagalog words, Mom!) Then I heard someone said, “Nice voice!” Was that my husband? If I have to say this, my husband very seldom gives compliment and when he does, there’s almost always the “but” argument added to the end of it. So those words (without the “but”), well that’s true and honest compliment. I’ll take it wholeheartedly on behalf of Ate Guy, thank you very much!

I finished listening to all the songs. The whole time I sat glued to the computer chair. I soooo love the new CD. There are 10 original songs composed by husband-and-wife team of Bodjie Dasig and Odette Quesada. They provided the nice blend of backup vocals too. Each song is beautiful with pleasant tune and meaningful, easy-to-recall lyrics. The arrangement and the mix are refreshing. Even the Christmas song titled, what else, “Pasko” has a happy, catchy jingle beat. Ballad, jazzy, upbeat, pop (whatever!), Ate Guy sung with the perfect voice. Minus high notes and high-strung interpretation, the CD is truly music to the ears, soothing and affecting. Ate Guy’s voice remains brilliant through the years. It projects the right emotion (it helps to be a great actress too, doesn’t it?). Like vintage wine, her voice has matured with smooth texture that cuts through sharply but amazingly painless.

It is not easy to pick favorites from the CD. I like “Habang Panahon,” “Ganyan Nga Ba?” and “Sa Iyo Pa Rin” the first time I heard them. The other songs got better as I listened to them over and over. Excellent pieces! My little girl is now able to sing “Starlight” (at least she gets the meaning of this one). My eldest daughter thought that the jazzy “Friends” is cool.

This new Nora CD is a wish come true. I hope that more Pinoys (and all Noranians, of course) will have the chance to listen to it. Through beautiful music, Ate Guy will ease her way to the hearts of the Filipinos, once more . . . like in the old times.

Thank you, Tony V., for making it happen.

Thank you, Mr. Bodjie and Ms. Odette, for writing the lovely songs and letting our dear Nora sing them from the heart, as always . . .

P.S. To my dear friend Cece, super thank you talaga. Luvya Sis.

From the Nora Aunor Yahoogroup, posted on February 3, 2009

 


Comments

Carmelo
02/07/2009 03:50

I want to buy the "original" CD. It will be a collector's item later on. And the best about the CD is that all songs are composed and arranged by the talented couple - Dasig and Quesada. What a team - Nora, Bodjie and Odette!

More power to all who made this CD possible!

Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa I want one !

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Carmelo
02/07/2009 03:55

At sana i-record din ni Nora yun retro ng Till I Met You and other OPM hits ni Odette and Bodjie in her next CD ---new and old songs combined !

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Cheese
02/07/2009 22:55

The songs are so good, the voice, so soothing to the ears. Ang Galing!

Sarap pakinggan over and over and over.....

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Ellen
02/09/2009 16:23

Sorry may nakalimutan pala kong pasalamatan ýun pang pinaka-importante (super excited kasi he-he). Thank you Ate Guy sa pagpayag na gawin ang CD na 'to. Thank you for singing new songs again to us and making us all happy.

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Nestor
02/12/2009 19:33

We have listened to some of the tracks even before we got our own copy of the CD, and this early I could say some of the songs are instant classic.

This is the CD album all Noranians worldwide should support.

Timeless ang lyrics ng mga kanta, maganda ang melody at areglo.

Salamat Ate Guy, for this gift.

Thanks so much, Bodjie Dasig and Odette Quesada, for this album.

I hope they OFFICIALLY release this album as soon as possible.

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reneslcutah
02/15/2009 02:30

I received my 3 copies of the NEW NORA AUNOR CD yesterday, and i simply love it. I listened to it over and over again. Ang ganda at ang galing ni Ate Guy! Thanks to the producers, the composers of the songs that is tailor made for Ate Guy!

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lahra stewart
02/16/2009 14:35

ate guy your my superstar, i idol you a lot.

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Boy Saudi
02/16/2009 21:44

Hope na ma-irelease ito commercially sa Pinas ng ma-enjoy siya ng mga bagong henerasyon.

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inggoj
02/27/2009 05:34

Please tell me the official company that sells the Habang Panahon CD of Nora.

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lino antonio link
02/28/2009 05:39

Quite sometime to wait but, at last the one and only superstar of the Phil share again her golden voice dear GOD thank you!

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Noel B
03/11/2009 09:33

I got my CD a few weeks ago and I finally got to really listen to it. I agree with Ellen, this is remarkable album. Listening to this album reminds me of the reason why I am a true blue Noranian. The songs were well crafted and suited to Nora's voice. I just hope that more people get to hear this great collection of songs. Yet another surprise from the one I idolize!

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Rika
03/14/2009 13:10

I need to get my own copy. Congrats AG for another CD (what # is this?).

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Jed
04/04/2009 21:29

want to purchase a DVd copy of Himala, but it isn't available in Cebu city. when & where i could possibly avail of it [here].

thnx.

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Nestor
04/12/2009 12:36

Hi Jed. Please try the record bar of SM Cebu. Have you tried all video outlets at malls in Cebu? Thanks and regards.

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Larry M. Luisaga link
05/13/2009 09:30

napakinggan ko sa youtube yong original versions ng starlight and friends. kinikilabutan ako habang pinakikinggan ko ng paulit-ulit.

salo na siguro ang mga tagalog cuts

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RORY
05/14/2009 02:12

ITS A BEAUTIFUL CD I LOVE IT . I LISTENED A 100 TIMES . BUY IT.

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thespis
06/10/2009 22:49

When will this be available in the Philippines? I wish to have a copy of this CD. Thanks.

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voltaire somera link
11/08/2009 16:42

i really miss nora aunor.she is really great and incomparable.

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Reuben
03/04/2010 16:50

This is the best time to release this CD in the Phils. with a new cover. Or on Nora's birthday in May. It's time for Nora to rule the airwaves again.

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alcruz
05/05/2010 12:05

ang ganda talaga ng friends and starlight
hope the cd will released by star records here in the phils in time for her Bday on May 21. Paging charo santos

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alcruz
05/05/2010 12:06

erratum, will be released here in the phils.

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atmcanada
08/28/2010 10:44

this cd is worth buying,i bought mine during her concert here in toronto...thhe soundtrack is very good..of course...the golden voice of nora aunor....get yourself a copy,this could be her last cd for NOW...since she announced having poblem wth vocal chords....anyways,hope this condition is only temporary and pray she get well soon!!!

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atmcanada
08/28/2010 10:49

after her toronto concert in may 23/2010,any updates for nora,...i missed here already....i heared,she did a movie too dring her stay here in canada....any news...please come back soon....toronto loves you!!!

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arielle link
10/21/2010 01:56

the new cd album of nora should be released here in the phil coz iwant to have a copy of that cd.This is the right time to release it here all noranians are already waiting for it. Tnx

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