Clamor, Charmaine / My Harana: A Filipino Serenade
| Album: | My Harana: A Filipino Serenade | Collection: | World | |
| Artist: | Clamor, Charmaine | Added: | Jan 2009 | |
| Label: | Self-Release | |||
A-File Activity
| Add Date: | 2009-01-18 | Pull Date: | 2009-03-22 | Charts: | Reggae/World |
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| Week Ending: | Mar 1 | Feb 15 | Feb 8 | Feb 1 | Jan 25 |
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| Airplays: | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Recent Airplay
| 1. | Feb 25, 2009: | The Heart of KZSU
Matud Nila |
4. | Feb 10, 2009: | At the Cafe Bohemian
Minamahal Sinasamba |
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| 2. | Feb 14, 2009: | Music Casserole
Minamahal Sinasamba |
5. | Feb 08, 2009: | B-Side Sunday Special
Mekeni King Siping Ku |
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| 3. | Feb 13, 2009: | Pants down in the Oval Office
Mekeni King Siping Ku |
6. | Feb 05, 2009: | The B-Side
Mekeni King Siping Ku |
Album Review
Decca
Reviewed 2009-01-18
Reviewed 2009-01-18
Filipino jazz vocalist singing in 8 languages and dialects of her homeland. Explores the “Harana” a tradition of courtship expressed through music…usually men singing below a lady’s window. She has a warm, expressive voice and a sophisticated style. Good stuff. All slow and romantic, but with a fresh take. Might remind you of Hawaiian music at times.
*1. Slow w/strings like an Italian folk song. Really pretty.
2. Soft, gentle strings and crystal-fragile vocals.
*3. Light percussion, soft guitar, a warm swaying tune. Sweet.
4. A touch of Gamelan, vocals & percussion. Interesting.
5. Gentle touch of danzon w/an aching, romantic sway.
*6. Vocal duet w/a hint of dark passion. Very well done.
7. Slow, tragic, almost Sephardic in a way. Good vocals.
*8. A gentle, late-night serenade. Soft and warm.
9. Lots of drama, softened w/a warm, sweet arrangement.
10. A pledge of love w/emotive vocals & warm guitar.
11. Warm w/a relaxed sway & sweet melody.
12. English ballad, original tune. Not my favorite track.
*1. Slow w/strings like an Italian folk song. Really pretty.
2. Soft, gentle strings and crystal-fragile vocals.
*3. Light percussion, soft guitar, a warm swaying tune. Sweet.
4. A touch of Gamelan, vocals & percussion. Interesting.
5. Gentle touch of danzon w/an aching, romantic sway.
*6. Vocal duet w/a hint of dark passion. Very well done.
7. Slow, tragic, almost Sephardic in a way. Good vocals.
*8. A gentle, late-night serenade. Soft and warm.
9. Lots of drama, softened w/a warm, sweet arrangement.
10. A pledge of love w/emotive vocals & warm guitar.
11. Warm w/a relaxed sway & sweet melody.
12. English ballad, original tune. Not my favorite track.
Track Listing
| 1. | O, Ilaw | 7. | Ay Kalisud | |||
| 2. | Pakiusap | 8. | Malinac Ay Labi | |||
| 3. | Mekeni King Siping Ku | 9. | Dungawin Mo Hirang | |||
| 4. | Pamulinawen | 10. | Matud Nila | |||
| 5. | Lahat Ng Araw | 11. | Harana Sadilim | |||
| 6. | Minamahal Sinasamba | 12. | Labis |