AFTER chronicling real-life stories of Filipinos for 25 years, Maalaala Mo Kaya releases a collection of songs that will give inspiration to Filipinos worldwide via a commemorative album that marks the silver anniversary of Asia’s longest-running drama anthology.
The album, called “MMK Life Songs,” features songs that celebrate the most memorable moments in life and are interpreted by OPM icons and the new generation of OPM singers in the country. Mas naging espesyal pa ang album na ito dahil mismong ang host ng MMK na si si Ms. Charo Santos ang namili ng mga kantang mapapakinggan dito.
“The album contains beautiful songs, and I hope it brings inspiration to our Kapamilyas. It is a great companion for wherever you are and whatever you do. It makes one reflective. Some of the songs also give you ‘kilig’ and make you remember your loved ones,” shared Ma’m Charo. All tracks also showcases interludes or “reflections” narrated by Charo herself.
The album’s first single is the recently released “Desiderata,” isang tula na isinulat ni Max Ehrmann and was translated into Filipino by Enrico Santos. It features TBUP choir and this year’s biggest collaboration of OPM icons Lea Salonga, Martin Nievera, Gary Valenciano, Lani Misalucha, Ogie Alcasid, Zsa Zsa Padilla and Sharon Cuneta.
Launched in July, “Desiderata’s” music video has already received positive feedback from audiences, as well as people within the industry, and has been raking in thousands of views online. “MMK Life Songs” also contains “Sana” performed by Ma’m Charo’s granddaughter Julia Concio, Piolo Pascual and Ma’m Charo herself. Mind you, her range is very high and she sang her part very well.
“Just three lines of the song. Okay na iyon,” says Ma’am Charo with all humility. “Handog” performed by Aiza Seguerra and Noel Cabangon, and “Iingatan Ka” by daughter-mother duo Janella Salvador and Jenine Desiderio are also part of the album.
Also featured in the album are internationally acclaimed artists Charice and Jed Madela, and acclaimed singers Darren Espanto, Jona, Juris, Kyla, and KZ. Completing the track list are “Because You Loved Me,” “I’ll Be There For You,” “You,” She’s Always a Woman,” “Gaya ng Dati,” “Piece by Piece,” and “I’ll Be There.”
“MMK Life Songs,” produced by Jonathan Manalo, is now available at all record bars nationwide.
Digital tracks can also be downloaded via online music stores such as ABS-CBN Store, iTunes, Mymusicstore.com.ph, Amazon.com, OneMusic.ph, and Starmusic.ph.