I didn't know that there's a music festival for praise songs and music, and also there's a song writing contest created by amateur and professional composers and these songs will be performed by our singers and also musicians, and also include some rockstars. The music fest dubbed as ASOP aka A song Of Praise, will have its grand finals tonight Sept 24, 2012 at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum.
When I saw the video teaser and showcasing each song, the composer and the artist. My only comment is wow!!! I just hope that this will bring good music to the mainstream level, the songs are good and also the artist interpreting the song and music is perfect. Congrats to all composers who made it to the grand finals.
Here are the list of the 12 finalist for tonight
Rigor Jay Arellano’s “I Will Still Praise You”
Edwin Marollano’s “The Sweetest Moment”
Alex De Guzman’s “Sa’Yo Ama” (To You, Father)
Gerwin Villa’s “Purihin Ka Ng Aking Luha” (My Tears Shall Praise You)
Annalyn Altejos’ “Pupurihin Ka Hanggang Sa Kailanman” (I Will Praise You Until Eternity)
Jaime Enriquez’ “Pag-ibig Ay Dios” (God is Love)
Rommel Arguelles’ “Reasons To Believe”
Marlon Nabia’s “Sa’Yo” (For You)
Domingo Rosco’s “Puso Kong Nabuksan” (My Enlightened Heart)
Jessa Mae Gabon’s “Be My Everything”
Anton Estrella Jr.’s “Purihin Mo ang Dios Oh Pilipinas” (Praise God, Oh Philippines)
Christian Obar’s “Ikaw ang Ngayon, Bukas at Kailanman.” (You are the Now, Tomorrow and Forever)
and here's the list of artist who will perform the songs assigned to them, one of them will also be crowned as the ASOP 2012 Best Interpreter
Gretchen Espina
Jeffrey Hidalgo
Faith Cuneta
Jayson Fernandez (former Rivermaya frontman)
Nikki Valdez
Renz Verano
Gian Magdangal
Marielle Corpuz
Kyla
Gail Blanco
Aia De Leon of Imago
on a side note: I love the interpretation of Aia, i saw the teaser only, but I want to see all of them perform live. I think Aia is my bet for the best interpreter (hehehe)
and here are the list of panel judges who are our most respected music personalities, song writers, composters and hit makers
Vehnee Saturno and Mon del Rosario
FILSCAP President and OPM Vice President for External Affairs, Noel Cabangon
OPM’s Inspirational Diva, Jamie Rivera
cause-oriented singer and songwriter Jim Paredes
and Hon. Senator Vicente “Tito” Sotto III
Everyone can also participate in the competition by voting for their favorite song entry for the Song of the year 2012 - people's choice award. All you need to do is visit their website at www.asoptv.com/poll
and for those who wants to join for the 2nd ASOP fest, check this info below:
ASOP Music Festival is presently accepting song entries for its second year. Grab this chance now and let your song be lined-up in the first ever songwriting competition for praise songs in Philippine Television.
ASOP Music Festival airs every Sunday at 7:00 p.m. on your public service channel, UNTV 37¬ - Tahanan Mo, Tahanan Natin.
here's a video news about ASOP
