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Sheryn Regis extols jukebox music
By JOJO P. PANALIGAN
Star Record’s top draw Sheryn Regis is not at all bothered that many people think jukebox music is cheesy.
"The only reason many think so is the popularity of the music among the
C and D crowd," says she during a recent interview. "But more than half
of the buying and listening public belongs to the demography, don’t
they? Meaning if music becomes ‘jukebox,’ then it’s indication of
mass-acceptance and not a judgment on taste."
The subject was opened in lieu of the release of Sheryn’s latest
CD, "Modern Jukebox Collection." Many revival tracks in "Jukebox" as
Vina Morales’ "Alam Mo Ba," Manilyn Reynes’ "Sayang Na Sayang" and
"Leah Navarro’s "Ang Pag-ibig Kong Ito" were bonafide smash radio
singles in their time that became even more of classics when embraced
by more people in rural provinces.
Add the jukebox songwriting style employed in "Jukebox" original
songs as "Di Na Babalik Pa," "Ang Lahat Para Sa Yo" and "Di Na Babalik
Pa" and Sheryn proudly heralds herself as singer who aims to please as
many people as possible.
"I wouldn’t be here without the C and D crowd. Come to think of it,
I don’t think any one of our top recording artists would still be
around if not for the same. I owe a lot to these people so I’ll give
them what they want," says she who herself was catapulted to fame via
voice of the people through texting in "Star In A Million" years back.
Paradoxically, though Sheryn claims to have no problems doing
jukebox songs, the musical arrangement of the tracks in her latest
output caters even to the A and B crowd. Helping her achieve this is
long-time producer Jonathan Manalo who, under his production
supervision, had top arrangers and session musicians contributing their
touch in many of the "Jukebox" tracks.
"And why not? Every Filipino, regardless of social class or taste
in music, turns to music to better express their feelings whatever it
is. It’s because Filipinos are sentimental by nature. And if this
relating to the music makes the jukebox hits then I’m glad to be in the
company of my idols Dulce and Eva Eugenio," says she.
Asked if she is comfortable in being called the Modern Jukebox
Queen, Sheryn assents since it’s not at all inconsistent with the
singles she has been turning into hits recently. Among these are
"Kailan Kaya," "Sabihin Mo Sa Akin," and "Hindi Ko Kayang Iwan Ka" that
were all theme songs of top ABS-CBN teleserye’s "Marina," "Kampanerang
Kuba" and "Gulong Ng Palad," respectively.
Another in the same vein and expected to become monster hit is the theme song of "Maria Flordeluna" also in "Jukebox."
"I love singing theme songs-----but I’d love it more if I could
become part of one as actress," says the 26-year-old Cebuana belter.
"That’s my wish, to be given a role in a soap opera. Maybe soon."
Perhaps. In the meantime, Sheryn has the new album to promote,
local and international concerts to headline and guest in, and eight
scholars to send to school. Few know that Sheryn has established her
very own foundation called Little Voice that allows deserving kids to
fulfill their dreams of finishing school despite being handicapped
financially.
What else differentiates "Jukebox" from Sheryn’s past Gold and Platinum CDs?
The inclusion of "Pusong Lito," Sheryn’s first published composition.
"Modern Jukebox" also includes minus-ones of the songs in the album.
http://www.mb.com.ph/ENTR2006112680725.html
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