Even before Dayo sa Mundo ng Elementalia hits
the cinemas on December 25, it has already registered a lot of firsts
for the Philippine movie industry. It is touted as the first Filipino film to
be produced in Dolby 7.1 and the first Pinoy movie to collaborate with
Technicolor Motion Picture Corporation.
Dayo is poised not only as a feast to the eyes but will
seek to establish a deeper connection with the audience through its music.
Jessie Lasaten,
multi-awarded film music composer and executive producer of Dayo, weaves
magic by complementing the digital animated film with an ensemble of an
all-Filipino musical talent and the use of indigenous instruments. Providing
for a multi-sensorial treat to audiences of all ages, Dayo's soundtrack
highlights the rendition of world-renowned performer Lea Salonga of the movie's theme song, "Lipad." Her version of
"Lipad" and the whole film score were recorded together with the FILharmoniKAunder the baton of Gerard
Salonga.
It will be recalled that Lea had
already lent her singing voice to Mulan
and Princess Jasmineof
Aladdin, both from Walt
Disney. Lea's track will accompany the first flight of Bubuy (voiced over by Nash Aguas) and Anna manananggirl (voiced over by Katrina Legaspi). "Lipad is a song about believing in
dreams and making them come true," explains Jessie who collaborated with Temi Abad, Jr. in writing the lyrics.
"Kaya mong lumipad," is a line from the movie's theme song. It speaks of an
aspiration to soar and at the same time, talks about the readiness to reach new
heights.
Aside from Lea's inspirational version, upcoming band Roots of Nature sang an upbeat version of "Lipad." This is currently being played on airwaves under the Sony BMG label.
Youtube sensation and Bubble Gang mainstay Moymoy Palaboy and Roadfill
also perform "Kapit," a song about friendship. The two are already signed up
with Sony BMG and they are slated to come out with their album soon. The
25-year old Moymoy (whose real name is James Obeso) used to be a vocalist for
the band Pashionista, which is now based in Singapore. His brother Roadfill
(whose real name is Rodfil Obeso) is two years younger and used to work for a
telecommunications company. During the December 11 press conference of Dayo
sa Mundo ng Elementalia, the two performed their song "Kapit" while the
music video of the song was shown on a big screen above them.
(Click HERE to watch the two guys sing the song "Kapit.")
New band Juan Lunar performed "Daybreak," a song about being there
for someone when they need you most.
Jessie narrates their efforts to come up with the movie's
full soundtrack, which contains 31 tracks.
"We have music that combines full orchestral instrumentation with the ethnic instruments of Joey Ayala. I've composed new themes for the major characters. In terms of scoring the scenes, I've combined orchestral score with Filipino ethnic instruments especially when Bubuy enters Elementalia. We asked Joey to sing the Elementalia Dayo song as well as have him perform his ‘hegalong,' a two-string lute instrument. He also played kubing (jaw harp), kulintang (ethnic gong), and nose flute which added texture to the score in the Elementalia scenes." This multi-faceted musical scoring will guarantee to carry the viewers from one scene to the next, bridging animation and real life.
Dayo's original soundtrack album is now available in record bars
courtesy of Sony BMG. It is being sold at P285.
TRACK LISTING.
Music Videos:
1. Lipad by Lea Salonga
2. Kapit by Moymoy Palaboy
3. Lipad by Roots of Nature
Audio Tracks:
4. Lipad by Lea Salonga with Filharmonika
5. Kapit by Moymoy Palaboy
6. Daybreak by Juan Lunar
7. Kasalo at Kasuyo by Noel Cabangon
8. Pang-Surprise by Jay Durias
9. Lipad by Roots of Nature
Dayo Movie Original Music Score:
10. School Fair
11. Bubuy's Theme
12. Last Supper
13. Tree on Fire
14. Left Alone
15. Two Creatures Meet
16. Toti and Vicky
17. Cemetery Chase
18. Elementalia performed by Joey Ayala
19. Nano's House
20. Getting to Know
21. Nano's Chant
22. Adventure Begins
23. Salidumay
24. Alitub
25. Father's Love
26. Alikupuy
27. The Rescue
28. Hal-Lan
29. The Hero Rises
30. Safe and Sound
31. Peace Offering