Gary Granada
Composer, Librettist, Musician Performing Artist, Record Producer
Profile:
Gary Granada is a name synonymous to musical excellence in Filipino music. Critics recognize him as a poet-songwriter and an excellent musical performer. His two decades of songwriting would mark Gary Granada as probably the most prolific Filipino songwriter in this century. His achievements as performing artist and pioneering producer attest to his musical expertise. A native of Maco, Davao, Gary Granada has successfully captured national acclaim and attention, and he continues to venture into varied musical genre from 'Pinoy folk' to rock 'n roll.
Gary Granada's music awards are numerous. The most recent major award was for the song Mabuti Pa Sila, grand prize awardee in the 1998 Metropop Song Festival. Gary also won the 1988 KBP Musicfest with the social-conscience-stirring Bahay, and again the 1984 Metropop for the song Salamat, Salamat Musika. In 1989, the United Nations Environmental Program (UNEP) Songwriting Contest awarded the top prize to Gary's Earthkeeper.
Gary Granada has performed for audiences at musical venues such as the Cultural Center of the Philippines, the University of the Philippines University Theatre, Concert at the Park and Paco Park Presents. He also visited the United States, Japan, Australia, and Korea for cultural exchange programs and international music festivals.
Gary composed noteworthy advertising jingles such as Pamilya for Jollibee Foods, Bangon Na for Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation, Mag-impok sa Bangko for Central Bank of the Philippines, and the list includes award-winning jingles such as the 1986 Ad of the Year Alay Mo, Buhay Ko for UNICEF, 1991 Anvil Awardee Tagumpay Nating Lahat for PLDT, 1997 Catholic Mass Media Awardee Lakbayin ang Pilipinas for the Department of Tourism. In 1998, Gary's voice was featured in his Beer na beer Iba Na Ang Pinoy jingle. Still airing is Bukas, Paglaki Ko for Nutroplex, and a PLDT centennial theme remake of Tagumpay Nating Lahat. Gary's newest jingle, Boksingerong Pilipino, was created as a theme for the Asiad-bound RP Power Boxers and will soon be the theme for a multimedia campaign to support the country's boxing sport.
Gary has produced numerous albums, a number of them for major record labels, and recorded 25 albums for his indie label, Backdoor Records. He has written more than 300 songs on diverse subjects, from gospel, love, and environmental concerns, to political and satirical insights. He has also composed two full orchestra pieces, God's Rainbow and Minor Prophets, also enjoying consistent airplay over classical music stations. The list also includes a musical on the hero Jose Rizal, recorded in a double album and released on the centennial of the hero's martyrdom. Gary has also been commissioned to write and record his song Ngayong Gabi for the 50th Philippine Anniversary Album of UNICEF.
In 1996, Gary finished writing the libretto and music for the rock opera Lean, based on the life of murdered youth activist Leandro Alejandro, and first staged at the UP Theatre in 1997. While writing the libretto, Gary took short breaks to compose Mabuti Pa Sila, which he performed and was later awarded the grand prize in the 1998 Metropop Songfest. In the same period, Gary also wrote and produced the 1997 hits singles Pag Nananalo/Pag Natatalo ang Ginebra, now classic favorites among Pinoy basketball fans. Pag Natatalo ang Ginebra, recorded by Gary in the album Barangay, was later given a finalist recognition by the 1998 Awit Awards. Two songs from the same album were given recognition by the 1998 KATHA Music Awards, Best Country Song for Asin, and Song of the Year Finalist Huwag Kang Mangako ng Kailanpaman.
Gary Granada is maintaining his Manila office, Infomatrix Media Planners, through which concert bookings and media assignments for him are coursed. The same office manages Backdoor Records, where Gary continues to produce his own works and the works of musicians involved in social and developmental work.
Gary recently accepted the job of managing Spiral Music, a new pop music record label in the market for fresh pop artists who will enjoy first claim on recording Gary Granada original pop songs.
Infiniti Music of GMA Network signed up Gary Granada as a recording artist. His first album Kahit Ako'y Mahirap, has been released and Gary has starred in two music videos from the album.
La Tondeña's 1999 campaign for the new Barangay Ginebra is anchored on Gary's hit songs about the basketball team. Gary is now starring in a 60 second music video-ad and a 30 second testimonial ad about the popular barangay.
Gary Granada has also turned to television hosting as he leads a group of young journalists on Kids To Go, a daily TV show on RPN9. –mabq 5Apr99
Gary is a volunteer
worker of Kaalagad
- a community that
promotes pluralism,
equity, biodiversity
and communitarian
socialism and ethic.
Contact:
For Inquiries and Bookings:
Yna Miranda-Dalisay
Mobile: +639209047927
Email: ynadalisay@yahoo.com
Discography:
Basurero ng Luneta Label: Independent
Released: 2009
50 years old na po ako, 33 years nang musikero, di pa rin naging rock star. Panahon nang maghagilap ng bagong career. Yamang ito na po ang huli kong album, hayaan nyong samantalahin ko na ang pagkakataon para magpasalamat sa aking mga ilang dosena ring mga fans. Bilang ganti, nangako ako sa sarili ko na gumawa ng munting “graduation” album na ubod nang ganda hehe, at nang sa ganun mapamanahan ko mang lang kayo ng harinawa’y kasisiyahan ninyo nang matagal. Para naman sa mga bagong biktima na ngayon pa lang ako nakadaupalad, at magustuhan ang album na ito, marami pa po akong mga albums na nakatitiyak akong kagigiliwan nyo rin hehe.
Suggest ko pala:
Gary Granada Live Saranggola sa Ulan Sino ka ba Jose Rizal, A Musical LEAN, A Filipino Musical Invitation to a Chapel Wedding Children's Songs for Peace Education
Sa album na ito ay may isang kantang anthem ng isang maliit na bayan. Laking tuwa ko at pasalamat sa pagkakataong ito. Baka nga ito na lang muna ang kontribusyon ko sa daigdig ng musika, tagagawa ng mga anthems ng mga munisipyo, eskwelahan atbp. Higit sa lahat, pasasalamat sa Poong Maylikha sa napakagarang regalo niya sa akin. Sulit na sulit ang buhay ko, lalo na sa pagsusulat ng mga kanta na walang nagdidikta.
Bass:
Angelo Villegas Guitars:
Ardie de Guzman Drums:
Rickson Ruiz Harmonica:
Ronnie Badilla Voicepads:
Agatha Obar
Melvin Morallos
Choir:
Ramil Magturo
Boyet Orozco
Manny Tan
Gilbert Matienzo
Charlie Sanchez
Butch Antonio
Jonathan Dy
Johann Dy
Alfred Diaz
Emman Alcover
Jun Sumalio
May-An Balais
Ana Lee Magturo
Estella Orozco
Menchie Matienzo
Jeannie Sanchez
Marion Tan
Diovi Guillermo
Rosette Go
Allan Magturo
Kiel Granada
Gat Granada
Luke Granada
Maco:
Mayor Arthur Carlos
Voltaire Rimando
Mila Cabonita, info
Jun Calamba, liaison
Maco Local Govt Unit
Pink Noise Boys:
Ter (picture picture)
Ramil (cross my heart)
Joni and Nanding Production Assistant:
Richard Romorosa
Sound Engineer:
Dominic Benedicto Line Producer:
Yna Miranda-Dalisay
Ang Ganda Ng Mundo: Children's Songs For Peace Education Label: Independent
Released: 2008
1.
Magkapareho At Magkaiba
2.
Ang Ganda Ng Mundo
3.
Ayaw
4.
Salahedangana
5.
Ang Galing
6.
Bukodtangi
7.
Sapat
8.
Mga Pangunahin
9.
Kabutihan
10.
Kaibigan
11.
Sa Buong Mundo
12.
Pataasan
13.
Para Kanino
14.
Salawikain
15.
Mga Pamayanan
16.
Watawat
17.
Kamag-Anak
18.
Demokrasya, Karapatan
19.
Kung Bakit
20.
Mangyari Nawa
Written & Performed by: Gary Granada
Guest Vocalist: Luke Granada
Engineer: Dominic Benedicto
Artwork: Boy Dominguez
Producer: Yna Miranda-Dalisay
2 Disc Set
Disc 1: With Vocals
Disc 2: Minus-one
A Syllabus for Peace Education A TEACHER'S COMPANION TO
Children's Songs for Peace Education
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Kanlungan: Piling Kanta Ng Buklod Label: Independent Released: 2008
1.
Buhay At Bukid
2.
Nasa Atin Ang Panahon
3.
Buksan Ang Iyong Puso
4.
Sakada
5.
Tatsulok
6.
Tumindig Ka
7.
Lea
8.
Sa Kandungan Ng Kalikasan
9.
Usok
10.
Maynila
11.
Kanlungan
12.
Oyayi Sa Mundo
Pagsamba at Pakikibaka Label: Synergy Music Released: 2007
1.
Paligid
2.
Ang Lupang Ito
3.
Bahay
4.
Manggagawa
5.
Dam
6.
Kanluran
7.
Pilipinas
8.
Pagsamba At Pakikibaka
Sa Pagitan Ng Ngayon At Kailanman Label: GMA Records Released: 2005
1.
Dakilang Maylikha (2:30) Lyrics & Music by: Gary Granada
Arranged by: Mel Villena
2.
Kung Ika\'y Wala (3:41) Lyrics & Music by: Gary Granada
Arranged by: Marvin Querido
3.
Pampalipas Ng Sama Ng Loob (3:18) Lyrics & Music by: Gary Granada
Arranged by: Marvin Querido
4.
Pinaasa Mo Ang Puso Ko (4:12) Lyrics & Music by: Gary Granada
Arranged by: Marvin Querido
5.
Ibig Sabihin (3:29) Lyrics & Music by: Gary Granada
Arranged by: Mel Villena
6.
Yun Lang (That's All) (4:18) Lyrics by: Gary Granada
Music by: Rob Haymes/Alan Brandt
Arranged by: Mel Villena
7.
Sa Pagitan Ng Ngayon At Kailanman (5:36) Lyrics & Music by: Gary Granada
Arranged by: Mel Villena
8.
Noel (3:33) Lyrics & Music by: Gary Granada
Arranged by: Mel Villena
9.
Babadap-badap (3:27) Lyrics & Music by: Gary Granada
Arranged by: Arnel de Pano
10.
Pagkatapos (3:55) - Gary Granada with Cooky Chua Lyrics & Music by: Gary Granada
Arranged by: Mel Villena
11.
Tagumpay Nating Lahat (3:35) - Gary Granada with Jennylyn Mercado Lyrics & Music by: Gary Granada
Arranged by: Marvin Querido
12.
Salamat, Salamat Musika (4:09) Lyrics & Music by: Gary Granada
Arranged by: Marvin Querido
Distributed by Ivory Records
All Songs Written By Gary Granada
Executive Producer: Buddy C. Medina
Produceil By Gary Granada & Kedy Sanchez
In Charge Of Marketing: Rene A. Salta
Cover Design: Joseph De Vera & Gary Granada
Photography By Reg Hernandez
Additional Vocal Amngements By Reuben Laurente, Agat Obar & Melvin Morallos
Recoidcd, Mixed And Mastered At Asiatec Pink Noise Recording Studios
Recording & Mixing Engineer: Dominic Benedicto
This is a recording of Gary Granada, a Filipino singer-songwriter,
airing his complaint about how he was abused by some of the
powers-that-be from GMA-7 Network. If you don't know who Gary Granada
is, google him. His songs are both humorous and poignant. And though
his songs cater to the common folk, they are accessible, easy to
listen to and do not belittle his audience's intelligence nor taste.
He is a BIG DEAL. So, for GMA execs to do this to him is an even
BIGGER DEAL.
