KC Concepcion continues to create a stir in the entertainment industry.
An in-demand product endorser and one of the most talented young actors of her generation, KC managed to clinch a deal for a movie with Richard Gutierrez who is a proud Kapuso. The first movie team-up of the country's hottest young stars would allow a "temporary cease-fire" between the two warring networks where the two celebrities are affiliated. For a moment, the two networks will have to work together to make sure the first movie of their prized talents will become a blockbuster.
But KC is not about to rest on her laurels. The mega daughter is now a recording artist with the release of her brand new album "a.k.a. Cassandra" under SonyBMG Music Entertainment.
Well thought-out and meticulously planned, KC’s album is easily one of the most anticipated events. Both the recording company executives and the artist are proud of the outcome of their collaborative effort.
KC says, "I am so thankful to SonyBMG for giving me a freehand in choosing the songs in the album, including the musicians that I got to work with in it. They gave me so much trust and freedom to explore the kind of music that I wanted. The result is fantastic. Here is an album that you can bring anywhere and listen to without stressing out. It’s some sort of ‘music for travel,’ to keep you company while you’re driving. I truly hope you will like it as much as we had fun creating it."
Vic Valenciano, SonyBMG Music A&R director and the album’s producer relates, "KC is an extraordinary artist. She knows what she wants and how she wants her music to sound like. There were lots of influences from her Paris days which will be evident in most of the songs you’ll be hearing in the album. There were a lot of improvisations during the entire recording process but we can assure you that everything turned out really nice. We are proud of her."
He goes on to say, "the album is a fusion of original compositions and a host of remakes, done in completely different arrangements. Very interesting examples are the 80’s hits "Melt With You" (Modern English) and "I Just Can’t Get Enough" (Depeche Mode). Imagine these songs being guitar-based harmonized with percussions which KC herself played live with Pinikpikan during the recording, creating a unique world music sound."
With the original compositions, KC has collaborated with seasoned songwriters and arrangers for songs that she wants to be remembered for, and that she could claim her own. Maestro Ryan Cayabyab contributed "Ngiti Lang," while funnyman Joey de Leon threw-in some serious Tagalog lyrics for "Doo-bee-doo," an adaptation of an original South African hit song.
The alternative contributions came from ex-Eraserheads and Sandwich lead vocalist Raymund Marasigan who has written and produced two originals "Breathe" and "Sabihin Mo Na Lang." Pinikpikan’s Sammy Asuncion has produced majority of the songs together with Angelo Villegas, which explains the album’s world music bent, including Joey Ayala’s "Agila (Haring Ibon)" that showcases KC’s vocal capabilities.
With "a.k.a. Cassandra," a lot are predicting that KC will be creating a mark in the local music industry as a consummate singer-artist of her generation.
The album launch, set to happen on Tuesday, is made possible by the following sponsors: Sugarsugar, the Manila Bulletin, Sony Cybershot, Bayo, Palmolive and Crowne Plaza Galleria Manila.
An in-demand product endorser and one of the most talented young actors of her generation, KC managed to clinch a deal for a movie with Richard Gutierrez who is a proud Kapuso. The first movie team-up of the country's hottest young stars would allow a "temporary cease-fire" between the two warring networks where the two celebrities are affiliated. For a moment, the two networks will have to work together to make sure the first movie of their prized talents will become a blockbuster.
But KC is not about to rest on her laurels. The mega daughter is now a recording artist with the release of her brand new album "a.k.a. Cassandra" under SonyBMG Music Entertainment.
Well thought-out and meticulously planned, KC’s album is easily one of the most anticipated events. Both the recording company executives and the artist are proud of the outcome of their collaborative effort.
KC says, "I am so thankful to SonyBMG for giving me a freehand in choosing the songs in the album, including the musicians that I got to work with in it. They gave me so much trust and freedom to explore the kind of music that I wanted. The result is fantastic. Here is an album that you can bring anywhere and listen to without stressing out. It’s some sort of ‘music for travel,’ to keep you company while you’re driving. I truly hope you will like it as much as we had fun creating it."
Vic Valenciano, SonyBMG Music A&R director and the album’s producer relates, "KC is an extraordinary artist. She knows what she wants and how she wants her music to sound like. There were lots of influences from her Paris days which will be evident in most of the songs you’ll be hearing in the album. There were a lot of improvisations during the entire recording process but we can assure you that everything turned out really nice. We are proud of her."
He goes on to say, "the album is a fusion of original compositions and a host of remakes, done in completely different arrangements. Very interesting examples are the 80’s hits "Melt With You" (Modern English) and "I Just Can’t Get Enough" (Depeche Mode). Imagine these songs being guitar-based harmonized with percussions which KC herself played live with Pinikpikan during the recording, creating a unique world music sound."
With the original compositions, KC has collaborated with seasoned songwriters and arrangers for songs that she wants to be remembered for, and that she could claim her own. Maestro Ryan Cayabyab contributed "Ngiti Lang," while funnyman Joey de Leon threw-in some serious Tagalog lyrics for "Doo-bee-doo," an adaptation of an original South African hit song.
The alternative contributions came from ex-Eraserheads and Sandwich lead vocalist Raymund Marasigan who has written and produced two originals "Breathe" and "Sabihin Mo Na Lang." Pinikpikan’s Sammy Asuncion has produced majority of the songs together with Angelo Villegas, which explains the album’s world music bent, including Joey Ayala’s "Agila (Haring Ibon)" that showcases KC’s vocal capabilities.
With "a.k.a. Cassandra," a lot are predicting that KC will be creating a mark in the local music industry as a consummate singer-artist of her generation.
The album launch, set to happen on Tuesday, is made possible by the following sponsors: Sugarsugar, the Manila Bulletin, Sony Cybershot, Bayo, Palmolive and Crowne Plaza Galleria Manila.
courtesy of: manila bulletin
