Monday, August 25, 2008 25 stars pay tribute to Gary V
THE finest singers in the industry give tribute to the man who has served as an inspiration to many and who has always been considered as an embodiment of a total performer -- Gary Valenciano.
Twenty-five highly regarded singers will collaborate in an All-Star Tribute Collection featuring the greatest hits of Mr. Pure Energy dubbed "GV25" under Star Records.
Respected artists from the music industry were honored to take part in the GV25 album rendering their own version of Gary V's timeless songs in line with the celebration of Gary V's 25 years in the industry, namely: Kyla ("What More Can I Say"), Jamie Rivera ("Letting Go"), Sheryn Regis ("Pasko Na Sinta Ko"), Jericho Rosales ("Di Bale Na Lang"), Erik Santos ("Gaya Ng Dati"), Martin Nievera ("Narito"), South Border ("Laughter All The Time"), Bituin Escalante ("Take Me Out Of The Dark"), and Gary V's son Paolo Valenciano ("Look In Her Eyes").
Top caliber singers -- Pops Fernandez ("You Got Me Working"), Mark Bautista ("You Got Me Working"), Christian Bautista ("After All"), Rachelle Ann Go ("Paano"), Sarah Geronimo ("Kailangan Kita"), Toni Gonzaga ("Wait Forever"), Zsa Zsa Padilla ("Ikaw Lamang"), Kuh Ledesma ("Could You Be Messiah"), Sam Milby ("Each Passing Night"), Randy Santiago ("Eto Na Naman"), Piolo Pascual ("How Did You Know"), Aiza Seguerra ("Fool 'Til The End"), Jed Madela ("Until Then"), Richard Poon ("Wag Mo Na Sana Isipin"), Vina Morales ("Natutulog Ba Ang Diyos") and Sharon Cuneta ("Sana Maulit Muli") -- are also part of the remarkable album.
"Gary V is the epitome of excellence! He is an inspiration. It's an honor to be a part of his 25th anniversary album and to sing 'Could You Be Messiah', one of his biggest hits," Kuh expressed.
"Gary is such an inspiration to millions and his music has touched so many hearts including mine. It is such an honor to be a part of this tribute album for an icon of music & inspiration," said Jed Madela.
"I am truly inspired of what Kuya Gary has achieved throughout his 25 years in the business. I was full of love and inspiration when I was recording 'Gaya Ng Dati', my favorite GV song. Truly, Gary V. is one of the most effective performers in our country, for me he's one of the greatest icons of this generation," Erik enthused.
"Gary V. is the most dedicated artist in the business. His musicality is unmatched. He memorizes every beat and every lyric and if you're not careful, he will memorize your beats and lyrics too. It's an honor to share the stage with him, but an even bigger honor to sing one of his classics. Gary is more than a friend, he is our spiritual hero," the Concert King Martin, said.
"I can't imagine the Philippine Music industry without Gary Valenciano. He's really the only one that does best with what he does. That's why when you say Mr. Pure Energy, that really means so much more that what it initially seems to mean. Gary is an institution at such a young age. He's a huge superstar and has brought our country many honors," the Megastar Sharon exclaimed.
There are stars who have lost their shine, musicians who have faded and yet Gary V. still stands sturdy in his position still making himself and his works appealing to the people.
He surpassed 25 years of great music and still counting. (JRDB/Sunnex)
