Pinoy musicians have come together to sing of love and hope for the Philippines in the “Sana Naman, Taumbayan” lyric video.
Fourteen Pinoy singers and groups answered the call to appeal for love and hope for the Philippines during the upcoming elections and the resulting song, “Sana Naman, Taumbayan,” captured the appeal and more as seen on the lyric video released on May 1.
Composed by hitmaker Louie Ocampo and penned by singer-songwriter Joey Ayala, the task of producing the recorded song was given to award-winning radio broadcaster Noel Ferrer and The CompanY’s Moy Ortiz who were incidentally looking for a way to bring the Filipino musicians’ voice to the public discussions about honest elections and real service to the people.
In a video message, Ocampo talked about his gratitude at finally having the song released. “This ‘Taumbayan’ version came to life in time for a crucial elections. In a country that is so divided because of politics, I am very grateful to the people who contributed their time and effort and bravery in making a stand for free, honest, orderly, and peaceful elections that transcends our individual beliefs. Boboto po tayo para sa taumbayan.”
The 14 who answered the open call to donate their talent in the recording of the people’s advocacy song came from various music genres, eras, and political persuasions. They were called and came in as individuals, as couples, as groups – in unity with their mission for a better Philippines.
“All it takes is a ripple of empathy to be caught in the undertow of love and healing. These Pinoy singers aka TAUMBAYAN, regardless of political affiliation, age, music style and showbiz stature, gave their time, special talents and selves to come together to sing about hope and love for the Philippine Republic,” said Ortiz.
The 14 celebrities from the Philippine music industry answered the call for contributing their talent to this worthy cause – a song offered to the Filipino people with an appeal for the “taumbayan” to be the ultimate winners whatever the outcome of the elections.
Good News Pilipinas joined the advocacy for the people’s song to reach all Filipinos from all sides of the fence, and around the world, and had its team produce a series of videos and articles about “Sana Naman, Taumbayan.” We offer our fellow media organizations access to information about the song and its production.
The Taumbayan are Ryan Cayabyab (National Artist for Music), Jamie Rivera, Jed Madela, Robert Sena, Isay Alvarez, Maysh Baay of Moonstar 88, Myke Salomon, Reuben Laurente, Jay Durias, Mitch Valdes, Mass Appeal Choir, The CompanY, Agot Isidro and Bayang Barrios.
“There was an open call as to who will be free on April 27 for recording, the only time free ‘yung recording Studio Z of Paulo Zarate who offered us free use of the facilities. Some of the singers confirmed at once pero ‘yung iba seen-zoned lang but it was okay,” said Ferrer who produced this lyric video together with Ortiz of The CompanY. “It was an open call when we invited people. We messaged artists who were close to us.”
“Although may edad kami but we know how to use social media. We had 48 hours to come up with the cast from the music world, kaming dalawa ni Noel, in 48 hours. And then we produced the recording on Saturday,” said Moy.
That they got the nod of Ryan Cayabyab is a big plus to the project. While Mr. C is not blatantly political, not that the project is political, but this talks about something that is important to Mr. C. “Mahal niya ang bayan natin, gagawin niya ito.”
Noel added that the song talks about the right choices. “Who are we going to vote? There are some candidates who are running pero taliwas sa paninindigan. So yung pagkanta nila ng kantang ito, parang pagtataya nila dun sa real standards of what our leaders should be. They represent the best in us.”
“The best values is what defines a good Filipino. What defines a good person, a good human being. You have to think in those terms wala nang kulay kulay na pulitika. What you are, you are your values,” said Moy.
The two producers said they owe a debt of gratitude to the singers who came. The singers came on their own free will, on their volition and were not offered anything.
Moy and Noel hopes that the people will share the song so that more people can hear it. With just one click, you are spreading the message of patriotism and love to our country.