JD Villanueva
David Benoit with FILharmoniKA
28 Feb 2010 03:26 PM
Last February 11, FILharmoniKA, led by Gerard
Salonga, had a concert with David Benoit at the PICC!
Our team of arrangers orchestrated some numbers. I
had the opportunity to write the orchestration to
David Benoit’s version of Human Nature.
Arrangers with David Benoit. From L-R: me, Denis Catli, Marvin Querido, JD Villanueva, David Benoit, Gerard Salonga (also musical director/conductor)
Denis Catli, Marvin Querido, me, Tots Tolentino, JD Villanueva
(Photos by Roxy Modesto)
Hop on over to Marvin Querido’s Page for photos of the orchestra in action.
Arrangers with David Benoit. From L-R: me, Denis Catli, Marvin Querido, JD Villanueva, David Benoit, Gerard Salonga (also musical director/conductor)
Denis Catli, Marvin Querido, me, Tots Tolentino, JD Villanueva
(Photos by Roxy Modesto)
Hop on over to Marvin Querido’s Page for photos of the orchestra in action.
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Some Photos from our Hong Kong Trip
20 Jan 2010 01:32 AM
Gerard Salonga was invited to conduct the Hong Kong Philharmonic for
their concert with Elisa Chan, one of the top
singers in Hong Kong. Gerard, along with me, JD
Villanueva and Marvin Querido, also arranged
some tunes for this show. Dex and I, together
with the other arrangers, came over to Hong Kong
to watch the concert and the rehearsals. It was
such a treat for us - HKPO is a stellar
orchestra!
I’ve set my Facebook albums to public, so just hop on over there for the photos. I don’t really have time to blog about the trip in detail, so..
Hong Kong trip Day 1
Hong Kong trip Day 2 - watched HKPO rehearsals and had lots of dimsum
Hong Kong trip Day 3 - watched HKPO rehearsals and headed over to Sai Kung, seafood city.
Hong Kong trip Day 4 - saw Hong Kong Disneyland musicians, our friends from the Philippines. Also watched the HKPO matinee concert but I have no photos of that..
Hong Kong trip Day 5 - after the concert, we went on a junk boat trip with some of the members of HKPO.
Here are photos of the trip from Marvin Querido.
Cheers!
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Related posts:
I’ve set my Facebook albums to public, so just hop on over there for the photos. I don’t really have time to blog about the trip in detail, so..
Hong Kong trip Day 1
Hong Kong trip Day 2 - watched HKPO rehearsals and had lots of dimsum
Hong Kong trip Day 3 - watched HKPO rehearsals and headed over to Sai Kung, seafood city.
Hong Kong trip Day 4 - saw Hong Kong Disneyland musicians, our friends from the Philippines. Also watched the HKPO matinee concert but I have no photos of that..
Hong Kong trip Day 5 - after the concert, we went on a junk boat trip with some of the members of HKPO.
Here are photos of the trip from Marvin Querido.
Cheers!
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Related posts:
More Lee Hom Wang clips from HKPO Concert
21 Jan 2009 12:37 AM
I mentioned in my last post that I'll be posting the
other videos, specifically Descendants of the Dragon
and A Simple Song. So here they are:
Descendants of the Dragon - arranged by JD Villanueva
A Simple Song - arranged by me
Thanks, Clarissa!
Related posts:
Lee Hom Wang Clips from HKPO Concert
Ocean Park and HKPO Concert
Hong Kong Day One and Two
1st Day in HK - Rehearsals and Dimsum
Off to Hong Kong
Descendants of the Dragon - arranged by JD Villanueva
A Simple Song - arranged by me
Thanks, Clarissa!
Related posts:
Lee Hom Wang Clips from HKPO Concert
Ocean Park and HKPO Concert
Hong Kong Day One and Two
1st Day in HK - Rehearsals and Dimsum
Off to Hong Kong
Lee Hom Wang clips from HKPO Concert
10 Jan 2009 08:28 AM
Arranging for the HKPO and Lee Hom Wang has been a
great experience for me, and I hope there'll be more
gigs of this kind what a great way to end the year
2008.
My arrangements: (I also did A Simple Song but couldn't find the video)
Falling Leaf Returns to Its Root (Luo Ye Gui Gen)
Heroes of Earth (Gai Shi Ying Xiong)
This is one of Gerard's arrangements. The other two were Jingle Bell Rock and Last Night.
Open Your Heart (Fang Kai Ni De Xin)
This one is Marvin's (as well as Forever Love)
Mi Mancherai
I couldn't find JD's yet, will update this as soon as I do.
Related posts:
Hong Kong Day Three - Ocean Park and HKPO Concert
Hong Kong Day One and Two
1st Day in HK - Rehearsals and Dimsum
Off to Hong Kong
what a great way to end the year
2008.
My arrangements: (I also did A Simple Song but couldn't find the video)
Falling Leaf Returns to Its Root (Luo Ye Gui Gen)
Heroes of Earth (Gai Shi Ying Xiong)
This is one of Gerard's arrangements. The other two were Jingle Bell Rock and Last Night.
Open Your Heart (Fang Kai Ni De Xin)
This one is Marvin's (as well as Forever Love)
Mi Mancherai
I couldn't find JD's yet, will update this as soon as I do.
Related posts:
Hong Kong Day Three - Ocean Park and HKPO Concert
Hong Kong Day One and Two
1st Day in HK - Rehearsals and Dimsum
Off to Hong Kong
Hong Kong Day Three - Ocean Park and HKPO Concert
27 Dec 2008 03:04 PM
All photos by Jacky, except those that have her in
them. Thanks again Jack! For more photos, visit
Jacky's Multiply Site.
Day three, we were in Ocean Park from morning till afternoon.
In the double decker bus.
Dex and Ria
Jacky and JD
View from Ocean Park entrance:
Jacky, Ria, JD
Jacky and me.
We went to the aviary
This duck looks really exotic (and delicious) he he
Me and Jacky posing beside the Mine Train, which we rode later.
Mine Train. I enjoyed the view during the ride, when the train wasn't swooping downward.
Entrance to the Atoll Reef. Here, Jacky is pointing to the Philippines on the map. According to the legend on the map, the Philippines is coral country (coral reefs are indicated in orange)
Fantastic sea creatures. God is amazing
Someone once told me that the Sea Horse is the only species whose male members carry the unborn offspring in their womb. The females inject the eggs into the males' body. Hmm, I wish humans had that option! He he.
Many Nemo's in their sea anemone homes. These anemones are poisonous to other creatures.
More fishies.
Shark!
Cable car time. JD's favorite part of the trip! (Not)
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In the evening, Dex and I watched Lee Hom Wang in concert with the Hong Kong Philharmonic, conducted by Gerard Salonga. We didn't have Jacky with us, so all I have are these pictures taken before the start of the show:
I'll just find the YouTube videos and link them here.
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After the show, we went out for a few drinks.
JD and DJ
Ria and Jacky
From left: Gerard, Michael Priddy (bass trombonist of HKPO), Dex, Jonathan Clarke (principal trumpet player of HKPO), and Rose (Jonathan's wife)
Gerard and giant beer!
Related Posts:
Off to Hong Kong
1st Day in HK - Rehearsals and Dimsum
Hong Kong Day One and Two
Hong Kong Day Four - shopping and Typhoon Shelter Restaurant
Hong Kong Day Five - Disneyland and Morton's Steak House
Hong Kong Day Six - Sai Kung
Day three, we were in Ocean Park from morning till afternoon.
In the double decker bus.
Dex and Ria
Jacky and JD
View from Ocean Park entrance:
Jacky, Ria, JD
Jacky and me.
We went to the aviary
This duck looks really exotic (and delicious) he he
Me and Jacky posing beside the Mine Train, which we rode later.
Mine Train. I enjoyed the view during the ride, when the train wasn't swooping downward.
Entrance to the Atoll Reef. Here, Jacky is pointing to the Philippines on the map. According to the legend on the map, the Philippines is coral country (coral reefs are indicated in orange)
Fantastic sea creatures. God is amazing
Someone once told me that the Sea Horse is the only species whose male members carry the unborn offspring in their womb. The females inject the eggs into the males' body. Hmm, I wish humans had that option! He he.
Many Nemo's in their sea anemone homes. These anemones are poisonous to other creatures.
More fishies.
Shark!
Cable car time. JD's favorite part of the trip! (Not)
- - - -
In the evening, Dex and I watched Lee Hom Wang in concert with the Hong Kong Philharmonic, conducted by Gerard Salonga. We didn't have Jacky with us, so all I have are these pictures taken before the start of the show:
I'll just find the YouTube videos and link them here.
- - - -
After the show, we went out for a few drinks.
JD and DJ
Ria and Jacky
From left: Gerard, Michael Priddy (bass trombonist of HKPO), Dex, Jonathan Clarke (principal trumpet player of HKPO), and Rose (Jonathan's wife)
Gerard and giant beer!
Related Posts:
Off to Hong Kong
1st Day in HK - Rehearsals and Dimsum
Hong Kong Day One and Two
Hong Kong Day Four - shopping and Typhoon Shelter Restaurant
Hong Kong Day Five - Disneyland and Morton's Steak House
Hong Kong Day Six - Sai Kung
Hong Kong Day One and Two
25 Dec 2008 12:37 AM
Photos by Jacky and Cocoy Sarmenta.
Pictures from the airport and shuttle, 1st day:
I was already lightheaded by this time after a week of sleeping only 2-4 hours a day.
JD with his inaanak, Antonio
We watched rehearsals at the Tuen Mun town hall. This pic was taken outside of the hall.
2nd day (December 22)
My birthday! It didn't feel like it, as we postponed celebrations, but this was a happy day nevertheless.
We went on one of the packaged tours included with our travel package. A big, big, tourist trap (meaning you end up shelling out more than what you've planned for). Well, this warns us against packaged tours next time. But we did get to do a bit of sightseeing.
Me and Dex in the Sampan (fishing boat)
Jacky and JD. JD, we learned later, was nervous about this ride pala. He he.
Jumbo Palace, giant floating restaurant. There are three of these in the world, and one is in Manila Bay.
Jacky
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After those, we went to the TSL jewelry store where Dex bought me some jewelry for my birthday. Then we headed off to the Hong Kong Cultural Center to watch rehearsals. The orchestra sounded really good, they nailed a full length concert in just two short rehearsals, and I'm very happy to be part of this project. Lee Hom Wang is very talented as well - he can play lots of musical instruments well, he writes lovely songs and he's a really good performer all in all. (Google him to see how popular he is all over Asia)
Many thanks to Gerard for this opportunity!
Gerard!
Gerard Salonga and Lee Hom Wang
Me, Dex, JD, Gerard and Michelle
For more photos, visit Jacky's Multiply Site and Gerard's Multiply Site
Related posts:
Off to Hong Kong
1st Day in HK - Rehearsals and Dimsum
Hong Kong Day Three - Ocean Park and HKPO Concert
Hong Kong Day Four - shopping and Typhoon Shelter Restaurant
Hong Kong Day Five - Disneyland and Morton's Steak House
Hong Kong Day Six - Sai Kung
Pictures from the airport and shuttle, 1st day:
I was already lightheaded by this time after a week of sleeping only 2-4 hours a day.
JD with his inaanak, Antonio
We watched rehearsals at the Tuen Mun town hall. This pic was taken outside of the hall.
2nd day (December 22)
My birthday! It didn't feel like it, as we postponed celebrations, but this was a happy day nevertheless.
We went on one of the packaged tours included with our travel package. A big, big, tourist trap (meaning you end up shelling out more than what you've planned for). Well, this warns us against packaged tours next time. But we did get to do a bit of sightseeing.
Me and Dex in the Sampan (fishing boat)
Jacky and JD. JD, we learned later, was nervous about this ride pala. He he.
Jumbo Palace, giant floating restaurant. There are three of these in the world, and one is in Manila Bay.
Jacky
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After those, we went to the TSL jewelry store where Dex bought me some jewelry for my birthday. Then we headed off to the Hong Kong Cultural Center to watch rehearsals. The orchestra sounded really good, they nailed a full length concert in just two short rehearsals, and I'm very happy to be part of this project. Lee Hom Wang is very talented as well - he can play lots of musical instruments well, he writes lovely songs and he's a really good performer all in all. (Google him to see how popular he is all over Asia)
Many thanks to Gerard for this opportunity!
Gerard!
Gerard Salonga and Lee Hom Wang
Me, Dex, JD, Gerard and Michelle
For more photos, visit Jacky's Multiply Site and Gerard's Multiply Site
Related posts:
Off to Hong Kong
1st Day in HK - Rehearsals and Dimsum
Hong Kong Day Three - Ocean Park and HKPO Concert
Hong Kong Day Four - shopping and Typhoon Shelter Restaurant
Hong Kong Day Five - Disneyland and Morton's Steak House
Hong Kong Day Six - Sai Kung
1st Day in HK - Rehearsals and Dimsum
21 Dec 2008 09:12 PM
Today is our first day here in Hong Kong. Had a blast
watching the rehearsals with Gerard S. conducting the
Hong Kong Philharmonic for Lee Hom Wang's show.
They're really outstanding musicians! I was also
happy to hear my arrangements this morning and
afternoon. Tomorrow will be the start of the
concerts. After that, we had super sarap dimsum. I
forgot the name of the place - will blog about it
tomorrow.
Too bad we weren't able to get pics of the orchestra during rehearsals. Tomorrow we'll try to do so during the break time.
Related posts:
Off to Hong Kong
Hong Kong Day Three - Ocean Park and HKPO Concert
Hong Kong Day Four - shopping and Typhoon Shelter Restaurant
Hong Kong Day Five - Disneyland and Morton's Steak House
Hong Kong Day Six - Sai Kung
Too bad we weren't able to get pics of the orchestra during rehearsals. Tomorrow we'll try to do so during the break time.
Related posts:
Off to Hong Kong
Hong Kong Day Three - Ocean Park and HKPO Concert
Hong Kong Day Four - shopping and Typhoon Shelter Restaurant
Hong Kong Day Five - Disneyland and Morton's Steak House
Hong Kong Day Six - Sai Kung
Off to Hong Kong
19 Dec 2008 03:07 PM
In a couple of days, Dex and I will be leaving for
Hong Kong, together with Gerard, JD, DJ and Jacky
(and little Antonio). We will be watching Gerard Salonga conduct the
Hong Kong Philharmonic for
Lee Hom Wang's concert. I am
so excited! I've just finished two of the three
arrangements I'm making, and haven't been
sleeping for the past week (I'm lucky to get 4
hours of sleep these days).
Lee Hom Wang is a performer of many talents. Aside from singing and dancing, he also plays Electric Guitar, Drums, Violin, and a lot of other instruments. I really like the songs that were assigned to me to orchestrate for his concert.
Will be updating when we get there.
Lee Hom Wang is a performer of many talents. Aside from singing and dancing, he also plays Electric Guitar, Drums, Violin, and a lot of other instruments. I really like the songs that were assigned to me to orchestrate for his concert.
Will be updating when we get there.
Kumpas
13 Aug 2008 10:50 PM
FILharmoniKa's Kumpas is out on the market! Go get
yourselves a copy, and support Philippine orchestral
music.
For only P285, you get all these cool tracks:
(side comments regarding the arrangements are mine)
1. Laki Sa Layaw - arranged by JD Villanueva
- elegant orchestration. Stravinsky meets Copland meets San Mig Light.
2. 214 - arranged by Ria Osorio
- with a hint of electronica.
3. Kanlungan - arranged by Marvin Querido. Featuring Noel Cabangon on vocals
- sentimental, very moving
4. Muntik Nang Maabot ang Langit - arranged by Marvin Querido
5. Tao - arranged by Marvin Querido. Featuring Sampaguita on vocals.
- one of my favorite tracks
6. Banal na Aso, Santong Kabayo (by Dong Abay)- arranged by Ria Osorio
- I really enjoyed making this arrangement because this song is one of my favorites. It's sure to become a classic Pinoy Rock song.
7. Ang Huling El Bimbo - arranged by Ria Osorio. Featuring Ely Buendia on vocals.
- Had a hard time with this one because the original is so deeply etched in my mind, as I've been a fan of Eraserheads way back, but I needed to make a new version. I tried to make the arrangement sentimental/nostalgic.
8. Paglisan - arranged by Marvin Querido
9. Salamat - arranged by Dennis Catli/Sharon Feliciano
- lively, good vibes
10. Himig Natin - arranged by Gerard Salonga. Featuring Wally Gonzales on guitar.
11. Next In Line - arranged by JD Villanueva
all tracks conducted and produced by Gerard Salonga
I really enjoyed working on this album. The songs which were assigned to me were songs which I already liked, and knew by heart, back in high school. So it was real challenge to get the original versions out of my head and try to make new ones.
Buy, buy, buy it!
Here's a clip from IMEEM. You can also hear it played in NU 107.
For only P285, you get all these cool tracks:
(side comments regarding the arrangements are mine)
1. Laki Sa Layaw - arranged by JD Villanueva
- elegant orchestration. Stravinsky meets Copland meets San Mig Light.
2. 214 - arranged by Ria Osorio
- with a hint of electronica.
3. Kanlungan - arranged by Marvin Querido. Featuring Noel Cabangon on vocals
- sentimental, very moving
4. Muntik Nang Maabot ang Langit - arranged by Marvin Querido
5. Tao - arranged by Marvin Querido. Featuring Sampaguita on vocals.
- one of my favorite tracks
6. Banal na Aso, Santong Kabayo (by Dong Abay)- arranged by Ria Osorio
- I really enjoyed making this arrangement because this song is one of my favorites. It's sure to become a classic Pinoy Rock song.
7. Ang Huling El Bimbo - arranged by Ria Osorio. Featuring Ely Buendia on vocals.
- Had a hard time with this one because the original is so deeply etched in my mind, as I've been a fan of Eraserheads way back, but I needed to make a new version. I tried to make the arrangement sentimental/nostalgic.
8. Paglisan - arranged by Marvin Querido
9. Salamat - arranged by Dennis Catli/Sharon Feliciano
- lively, good vibes
10. Himig Natin - arranged by Gerard Salonga. Featuring Wally Gonzales on guitar.
11. Next In Line - arranged by JD Villanueva
all tracks conducted and produced by Gerard Salonga
I really enjoyed working on this album. The songs which were assigned to me were songs which I already liked, and knew by heart, back in high school. So it was real challenge to get the original versions out of my head and try to make new ones.
Buy, buy, buy it!
Here's a clip from IMEEM. You can also hear it played in NU 107.