Lani Misalucha's success story continues with the release of
her new Reminisce album from Universal Records. Executives of the record
label did their best to bring her back home for the launching and promotion of
the new CD, which will be formally launched at ABS-CBN's ASAP ‘08 on
August 17 (Sunday). Her visit is timely since Asia's Nightingale will celebrate
her birthday in hr home country on the day that she launches her 14-track
album.
Universal Records believes that there is nothing better than bringing back the world-class diva to her kababayans. The last time Filipinos were able to see Lani was when she performed at the SMX Convention Center, SM Mall of Asia, last January 5. Her solo concert coincided with the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) Awards Night, which was also held at the same venue.
The new CD Reminisce, recorded entirely in Las Vegas, Nevada, contains
14 best-loved songs performed by the platinum-selling world-class diva. Lani has been performing at The Flamingo Hotel as the lead singer of the singing group Society of Seven.
Universal Records' producer/arranger/songwriter Ito Rapadas traveled to the U.S.A., to personally supervise the
entire recording of Reminisce in Las Vegas.
"It is a sheer joy and such a rewarding experience to work with a
genuine song artist like Lani," says Ito. "Given such a limited and borrowed
time, we have finished Reminisce. All of Lani's dedication to her art and
generosity to share that God-given talent can all be heard in the album."
Lani calculates that it took more than a year to finish Reminisce. Just listening to hundreds of songs and making the final repertoire was time consuming. Then came the arrangements and rehearsals.
"The actual Vegas recording took us more than a month," recounts Lani. "We have
to be extra careful to every aspect of the job. Yes, we worked on borrowed time
since I have to finish my daily show before going to studio."
Lani Misalucha offers 14 heartwarming love tunes with "Love Of My Life" as the
first single in Reminisce. The generous sampling of her vocal styling
and power will surely gladden the heart and enrich the soul.
With every song rendition, the female singer weaves vocal magic that will
inspire listeners especially with tracks such as "Here There and Everywhere"
(Beatles), "Someone That I Used To Love" (Natalie Cole), "Healing" (Deniece
Williams), "Bridges" (Sergio Mendes) and "Love Of My Life" (Queen).
Moreover, Lani's unique talent put across the listener
beyond the mere messages from the lyrics of the songs. It transports us to the
deep emotions of love, like in "I Loved You All The Way" (Janie Frickie), "Get
Here" (Oleta Adams), "Whispering Waves" (Donna Summer), "Skyline Pigeon" (Elton John), "Tin Man" (America), "Where Is The Love/ Feel Like Making Love Medley"
(Roberta Flack), "We Could Have It All" (Maureen McGovern) and a bonus track,
"IIsa Pa Lamang" (from the ABS-CBN teleserye Iisa Pa Lamang).
All the photos in the album are from an actual pictorial
along the Las Vegas Strip. With Lani's Reminisce, Pinoys can look back
to happy and lovely memories; and more importantly, anticipate other
forthcoming recordings from the world-class diva.