One Heart (Sarah Geronimo album)
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One Heart is the eighth studio album
by Filipino
singer Sarah Geronimo
, released in the Philippines
on May 13, 2011 by Viva Records
. The album consists of original songs and cover songs of OPM classics. It also includes the theme song, "Fallin'", from her movie Catch Me, I'm in Love
with Gerald Anderson
. It features a lot of romantic love ballads (mostly revivals) which clearly define the ecstacy and pain Sarah must have felt when she fell in love and lost.
Upon release, the album received positive response from music critics who stated that Sarah's voice fits perfectly to each song. In 2011, she won Best Female Recording Artist on the Box Office Entertainment Awards . Additionally, the album was surprisingly a commercial hit. Despite having the least promotion because Sarah Geronimo
had to go to United States
to attend voice
and dance
lessons, it managed to reach Platinum by the Philippine Association of the Record Industry (PARI) in July 2011, denoting 20,000 units sold.
Three singles were released from the album. "Sino Nga Ba Sya" was the first official single. It was released December of 2010 on MYX
, it was also released before the album launch. This heart achingly beautiful ballad is delivered with a sincere depth that only a handful of artists out there, Sarah
included of course, can muster. The second single was "Kug Siya Ang Mahal". this one just takes the icing when it comes to heartaches. This ballad, a first time original and an OPM gem in-the-making, is a Vehnee Saturno written tune royally interpreted by Sarah. It’s something familiar yet different at the same time, an OPM ballad peppered with vocal R&B-isms but an emotional love song thru and thru."Bakit Pa Ba" was released as the third single off the album. Unlike the two releases, it doesn’t had a music video to be solicited to music channels. All the singles were composed by Vehnee Saturno.
To date, the album has sold 20,000+ units in the country, certifying Platinum by the Philippine Association of the Record Industry (PARI), two months after its commercial release.
, Isang Lahi for Regine Velasquez
, Sana Kahit Minsan for Ariel Rivera
, Only Me And You for Donna Cruz and other hits, dominates Sarah’s line-up. He wrote and produced six songs, all done in his sure hit style. These include the first two single releases, Sino Nga Ba Siya and Kung Siya Ang Mahal and the title cut, One Heart. There are also the Vehnee hits covers, Nag-iisang Ikaw, first recorded by Louie Heredia and Bakit Pa Ba? that he composed for Jay R and then there is the new showstopping original Within that singing contestants will surely adore.
I am tempted to say I am sad that there is one non-OPM entry in the CD. This is bonus track, Fallin’, the Marvin Hamlish/ Carol Bayer song from the musical They’re Playing Our Song. But it’s a nice tune and was used as the theme of the movie Catch Me… I’m In Love,which starred Sarah and Gerard Anderson
. So let us forgive that and check out the other Fallin’, that Sarah sings beautifully. This one was written and was originally a hit by Janno Gibbs
who, I must add, is a very good composer and should write more songs.
Also included in One Heart are Sa Isip Ko, a cover of the Agot Isidro
hit composed by Dennis Garcia of Hotdog; If You Could Read My Mind by Christian Martinez; I Miss You by Louie Ocampo; Bata, a duet with Kean Cipriano
of CallaLily
; More Than You’d Believe, written and produced by Tito Cayamanda; Handang Umibig Muli written and produced by Marcus Davis; and Ikaw, a duet with Concert King Martin Nievera
of the Louie Ocampo/George Canseco classic..
, she is finally back on the music scene with a more mature sound and a more personal CD.
Early in January, several weeks after the rift between her and Cristine Reyes reached public attention, the 22-year-old released a single coupled with a music video directed by Paul Alexei Basinillio. The single was entitled “Sino Nga Ba Siya.” It became a teaser to the album that features sentimental tracks, generally about heartaches. Meanwhile, since its release, Sarah’s fans has viewed the music video more than a million times on YouTube. "Sino Nga Ba Sya" was released December 2010 as the first single from One Heart.
"Kung Siya Ang Mahal" was released in May 2011 as the second commercial single from the album. The song was one of the most-requested out of all the album's tracks. this one just takes the icing when it comes to heartaches. This ballad, a first time original and an OPM gem in-the-making, is a Vehnee Saturno written tune royally interpreted by Sarah. It’s something familiar yet different at the same time, an OPM ballad peppered with vocal R&B-isms but an emotional love song thru and thru. "Bakit Pa Ba" was released in August 2011 as the first commercial single from the album. The song was originally recorded by Jay R, but the lyrics were changed.
was impressed with the original Filipino compositions, stating "It truly gladdens the heart that, Sarah, who is one of the country’s top hitmakers today has gone back, not only to Saturno songs but to other original Filipino compositions as well." Nickie Wang of Manila Standard Today
noticed Geronimo's improvement, saying "Though Sarah is sending different messages from what the new album really speaks of, one fact is undeniable; she is mending a broken heart and it’s evident on how she rendered the songs in the album. Apparently, Sarah is now more believable when she belts sad love songs. She no longer has to internalize because she can perfectly relate with the lyrics." Remy Umerez of Journal Online stated "She explores more on the many faces of love in Vehnee Saturno's "Sino Nga Ba Siya", to biritable "Kung Siya ang Mahal" and the only danceable cut "Handang Umibig Muli." Rito P. Asilo of Philippine Daily Inquirer
said "If you're tired of the cacophony of imitative covers and repetitive melodies on the local recording scene, you’ll find Sarah Geronimo’s latest album, One Heart, a breath of fresh air." He described the album as a "more mature sound for Geronimo."
Though there has not been an official tour for the album, Sarah was able to promote her album at selected malls and it got a grand launch on the noon-time Sunday variety show ASAP Rocks
in ABS-CBN
where she is a mainstay host/performer. Sarah Geronimo together with Angeline Quinto and Yeng Constantino sang "Sino Nga Ba Sya". The song "Ikaw was also performed with Martin Nievera and Erik Santos and lastly, Sarah sang the second single "Kung Siya Ang Mahal".
Studio album
A studio album is an album made up of tracks recorded in the controlled environment of a recording studio. A studio album contains newly written and recorded or previously unreleased or remixed material, distinguishing itself from a compilation or reissue album of previously recorded material, or...
by Filipino
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
singer Sarah Geronimo
Sarah Gerónimo
Sarah Asher Tua Geronimo is a Filipino recording artist, actress and dancer. Geronimo started her career appearing in children's variety shows such as Pen-pen de Sarapen, Ang TV and NEXT...
, released in the Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
on May 13, 2011 by Viva Records
Viva Records (Philippines)
VIVA Records is Philippine record label. It is subsidiary of VIVA Entertainment.- Artists & Album Releases :* 18 Greatest Hits ** Andrew E.** Basil Valdez ** Jun Pulistico...
. The album consists of original songs and cover songs of OPM classics. It also includes the theme song, "Fallin'", from her movie Catch Me, I'm in Love
Catch Me, I'm in Love
Catch Me... I'm in Love is a 2011 Filipino romantic film starring Sarah Geronimo and Gerald Anderson. It is produced and released by Star Cinema and Viva Films. It is directed by Mae Cruz and was released on March 23, 2011. This is the first team-up of Gerald Anderson and Sarah Geronimo in the big...
with Gerald Anderson
Gerald Anderson
Gerald Anderson is a Filipino American actor who was a former housemate on the first season edition of the Philippine reality television show Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition...
. It features a lot of romantic love ballads (mostly revivals) which clearly define the ecstacy and pain Sarah must have felt when she fell in love and lost.
Upon release, the album received positive response from music critics who stated that Sarah's voice fits perfectly to each song. In 2011, she won Best Female Recording Artist on the Box Office Entertainment Awards . Additionally, the album was surprisingly a commercial hit. Despite having the least promotion because Sarah Geronimo
Sarah Gerónimo
Sarah Asher Tua Geronimo is a Filipino recording artist, actress and dancer. Geronimo started her career appearing in children's variety shows such as Pen-pen de Sarapen, Ang TV and NEXT...
had to go to United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
to attend voice
Voice
Voice may refer to:* Human voice* Voice control or voice activation* Writer's voice* Voice acting* Voice vote* Voice message-In film:* Voice , a 2005 South Korean film* The Voice , a 2010 Turkish horror film directed by Ümit Ünal...
and dance
Dance
Dance is an art form that generally refers to movement of the body, usually rhythmic and to music, used as a form of expression, social interaction or presented in a spiritual or performance setting....
lessons, it managed to reach Platinum by the Philippine Association of the Record Industry (PARI) in July 2011, denoting 20,000 units sold.
Three singles were released from the album. "Sino Nga Ba Sya" was the first official single. It was released December of 2010 on MYX
Myx
myx or MYX is the music channel of ABS-CBN brand and the #1 music channel in the Philippines. It is also a part of Studio 23's program line-up. In 2007, MYX North America was launched in the United States....
, it was also released before the album launch. This heart achingly beautiful ballad is delivered with a sincere depth that only a handful of artists out there, Sarah
Sarah
Sarah or Sara was the wife of Abraham and the mother of Isaac as described in the Hebrew Bible and the Quran. Her name was originally Sarai...
included of course, can muster. The second single was "Kug Siya Ang Mahal". this one just takes the icing when it comes to heartaches. This ballad, a first time original and an OPM gem in-the-making, is a Vehnee Saturno written tune royally interpreted by Sarah. It’s something familiar yet different at the same time, an OPM ballad peppered with vocal R&B-isms but an emotional love song thru and thru."Bakit Pa Ba" was released as the third single off the album. Unlike the two releases, it doesn’t had a music video to be solicited to music channels. All the singles were composed by Vehnee Saturno.
To date, the album has sold 20,000+ units in the country, certifying Platinum by the Philippine Association of the Record Industry (PARI), two months after its commercial release.
Background
Vehnee, who also did Be My Lady for Martin NieveraMartin Nievera
Martin Ramon Razon Nievera is a singer, songwriter, and actor. He is one of the main hosts of musical variety show ASAP on ABS-CBN-Early life:...
, Isang Lahi for Regine Velasquez
Regine Velasquez
Regina Encarnacion Ansong Velasquez , better known as Asia's Songbird, Regine Velasquez, is a Filipino singer, actress, record producer and TV host...
, Sana Kahit Minsan for Ariel Rivera
Ariel Rivera
Jose Ariel Jimenez Rivera was born on September 1, 1966 in Manila, Philippines but has since migrated with his family to Canada. Rivera was an architect in Canada before his singing talent was accidentally discovered while vacationing in the Philippines. He has since become a successful...
, Only Me And You for Donna Cruz and other hits, dominates Sarah’s line-up. He wrote and produced six songs, all done in his sure hit style. These include the first two single releases, Sino Nga Ba Siya and Kung Siya Ang Mahal and the title cut, One Heart. There are also the Vehnee hits covers, Nag-iisang Ikaw, first recorded by Louie Heredia and Bakit Pa Ba? that he composed for Jay R and then there is the new showstopping original Within that singing contestants will surely adore.
I am tempted to say I am sad that there is one non-OPM entry in the CD. This is bonus track, Fallin’, the Marvin Hamlish/ Carol Bayer song from the musical They’re Playing Our Song. But it’s a nice tune and was used as the theme of the movie Catch Me… I’m In Love,which starred Sarah and Gerard Anderson
Gerard Anderson
Gerard Rupert Lawrence "Laurie" Anderson was a British hurdler who participated in the 1912 Stockholm Olympics and held the world record for the 440-yards hurdles.-Life:...
. So let us forgive that and check out the other Fallin’, that Sarah sings beautifully. This one was written and was originally a hit by Janno Gibbs
Janno Gibbs
Janno Ronaldo Gibbs is a Filipino singer and actor–comedian. He is a regular host of GMA Network television shows SOP Rules , Nuts Entertainment, Eat Bulaga, Kakasa Ka Ba Sa Grade 5?, and Power of 10 . He played as Geron Agular in Codename: Asero...
who, I must add, is a very good composer and should write more songs.
Also included in One Heart are Sa Isip Ko, a cover of the Agot Isidro
Agot Isidro
Agot Isidro is a recording artist, actress, host, and TV personality in the Philippines.Born as Maria Margarita Amada Fteha Isidro, she is the fourth of the six children of Edwarta Fteha and Jose Isidro. She graduated from the University of the Philippines, Diliman with a Bachelor's Degree in...
hit composed by Dennis Garcia of Hotdog; If You Could Read My Mind by Christian Martinez; I Miss You by Louie Ocampo; Bata, a duet with Kean Cipriano
Kean Cipriano
Kean Cipriano is a Filipino singer and actor. He is the current vocalist of Callalily.-Personal Life:Kean Edward Uson Cipriano was born on June 11, 1987 in Pasig City, and has two brothers, Keno and Keano, both of whom are younger. He finished his high school education at Lourdes School of...
of CallaLily
Callalily
Callalily is a 4-piece OPM band from the Philippines, composed of Kean Cipriano, Tatsi Jamnague, Aaron Ricafrente and Lemuel Belaro.- Background :...
; More Than You’d Believe, written and produced by Tito Cayamanda; Handang Umibig Muli written and produced by Marcus Davis; and Ikaw, a duet with Concert King Martin Nievera
Martin Nievera
Martin Ramon Razon Nievera is a singer, songwriter, and actor. He is one of the main hosts of musical variety show ASAP on ABS-CBN-Early life:...
of the Louie Ocampo/George Canseco classic..
Singles
After one-and-a-half years since the release of the now multi-platinum record Music and MeMusic and Me
-Compilation album:Music & Me is sometimes confused with a Michael Jackson compilation album of the same name that Motown Records released in 1993...
, she is finally back on the music scene with a more mature sound and a more personal CD.
Early in January, several weeks after the rift between her and Cristine Reyes reached public attention, the 22-year-old released a single coupled with a music video directed by Paul Alexei Basinillio. The single was entitled “Sino Nga Ba Siya.” It became a teaser to the album that features sentimental tracks, generally about heartaches. Meanwhile, since its release, Sarah’s fans has viewed the music video more than a million times on YouTube. "Sino Nga Ba Sya" was released December 2010 as the first single from One Heart.
"Kung Siya Ang Mahal" was released in May 2011 as the second commercial single from the album. The song was one of the most-requested out of all the album's tracks. this one just takes the icing when it comes to heartaches. This ballad, a first time original and an OPM gem in-the-making, is a Vehnee Saturno written tune royally interpreted by Sarah. It’s something familiar yet different at the same time, an OPM ballad peppered with vocal R&B-isms but an emotional love song thru and thru. "Bakit Pa Ba" was released in August 2011 as the first commercial single from the album. The song was originally recorded by Jay R, but the lyrics were changed.
Critical Reception
Baby A. Gil of The Philippine StarThe Philippine Star
The Philippine Star is a daily English-language broadsheet newspaper based in Manila and circulated nationwide in the Philippines. Owned and published by PhilSTAR Daily, Inc, it was founded on July 28, 1986 by veteran journalists Max Soliven, Betty Go-Belmonte and Art Borjal...
was impressed with the original Filipino compositions, stating "It truly gladdens the heart that, Sarah, who is one of the country’s top hitmakers today has gone back, not only to Saturno songs but to other original Filipino compositions as well." Nickie Wang of Manila Standard Today
Manila Standard Today
The Manila Standard Today is the fourth-largest broadsheet newspaper in the Philippines as of 2006. Initially established as the Manila Standard, it merged with another newspaper of record, Today, on March 6, 2005...
noticed Geronimo's improvement, saying "Though Sarah is sending different messages from what the new album really speaks of, one fact is undeniable; she is mending a broken heart and it’s evident on how she rendered the songs in the album. Apparently, Sarah is now more believable when she belts sad love songs. She no longer has to internalize because she can perfectly relate with the lyrics." Remy Umerez of Journal Online stated "She explores more on the many faces of love in Vehnee Saturno's "Sino Nga Ba Siya", to biritable "Kung Siya ang Mahal" and the only danceable cut "Handang Umibig Muli." Rito P. Asilo of Philippine Daily Inquirer
Philippine Daily Inquirer
The Philippine Daily Inquirer, popularly known as the Inquirer, is the most widely read broadsheet newspaper in the Philippines, with a daily circulation of 260,000 copies. It is one of the Philippines' newspapers of record...
said "If you're tired of the cacophony of imitative covers and repetitive melodies on the local recording scene, you’ll find Sarah Geronimo’s latest album, One Heart, a breath of fresh air." He described the album as a "more mature sound for Geronimo."
Promotion
On December 2010, the music video of the hit single "Sino Nga Ba Siya?" has premiered.The single premiered at #9 at the MYX Music Charts,and was able to be at #1 after some time of its release. At May 13, 2011 the album was released Nationwide, it was able to have its peek position at #3 at the Astroplus Music Bars and also got the #1 spot over passing Angeline Quinto's Debut Album . On June 21,2011 the Second single of the album "Kung Siya Ang Mahal"has premiered at Sarah's official YouTube channel and premiered at #9 at The Myx Charts.Though there has not been an official tour for the album, Sarah was able to promote her album at selected malls and it got a grand launch on the noon-time Sunday variety show ASAP Rocks
ASAP (variety show)
ASAP Rocks is a musical variety show in the Philippines broadcast by ABS-CBN in the Philippines. The show is presented by its main hosts Zsa Zsa Padilla, Gary Valenciano and Martin Nievera. The show first premiered on February 5, 1995, and airs live Sundays...
in ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN Network
ABS-CBN commonly referred to as the Kapamilya Network or simply Dos , is a major commercial television network in the Philippines owned and operated by the ABS-CBN Corporation. It was launched in October 23, 1953 just a few months after the first broadcast of NHK of Japan...
where she is a mainstay host/performer. Sarah Geronimo together with Angeline Quinto and Yeng Constantino sang "Sino Nga Ba Sya". The song "Ikaw was also performed with Martin Nievera and Erik Santos and lastly, Sarah sang the second single "Kung Siya Ang Mahal".
Track listing
Notes- Track 3 is a cover of Agot IsidroAgot IsidroAgot Isidro is a recording artist, actress, host, and TV personality in the Philippines.Born as Maria Margarita Amada Fteha Isidro, she is the fourth of the six children of Edwarta Fteha and Jose Isidro. She graduated from the University of the Philippines, Diliman with a Bachelor's Degree in...
. - Track 6 is a cover of Louie Heredia.
- Track 10 is a cover of Jay R.
- Track 11 is a cover of Janno GibbsJanno GibbsJanno Ronaldo Gibbs is a Filipino singer and actor–comedian. He is a regular host of GMA Network television shows SOP Rules , Nuts Entertainment, Eat Bulaga, Kakasa Ka Ba Sa Grade 5?, and Power of 10 . He played as Geron Agular in Codename: Asero...
. - Track 14 is a cover of Sharon CunetaSharon CunetaSharon Cuneta-Pangilinan, better known as Sharon Cuneta, is a popular and multi-awarded Filipino singer, actress and TV host dubbed as Megastar of Philippine Entertainment, fondly called Mega by fans and people from the entertainment industry....
. - Track 15 is a Marvin HamlischMarvin HamlischMarvin Frederick Hamlisch is an American composer. He is one of only thirteen people to have been awarded Emmys, Grammys, Oscars, and a Tony . He is also one of only two people to EGOT and also win a Pulitzer Prize...
original and was used as the theme song to the 2011 film Catch Me, I'm in LoveCatch Me, I'm in LoveCatch Me... I'm in Love is a 2011 Filipino romantic film starring Sarah Geronimo and Gerald Anderson. It is produced and released by Star Cinema and Viva Films. It is directed by Mae Cruz and was released on March 23, 2011. This is the first team-up of Gerald Anderson and Sarah Geronimo in the big...
.
Certifications
| Country | Provider | Certification | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philippines Philippines The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam... |
PARI | Platinum | 20,000+ |