David Archuleta Releases an OPM Album
A Fast Track to His Promise to Fans?
[Exclusive] David Archuleta to Release an All-OPM Album!
MYXph sat down with American Idol Season 7 runner-up David Archuleta to talk about recording an all-OPM album, meeting OPM royalties, acting, his 2-year mission, and Lea Salonga.
By: Doreen Irinco
David Archuleta, who’s currently in the country to film a mini-series, has a jam-packed schedule. Prior to the interview, the affable singer had a late night working on a “fun Philippine project” his Filipino fans — an all OPM album!
“This is a project that came about quite suddenly. It wasn’t really planned out, but while I was here filming Nandito Ako, it just came about and came into work and we just figured it would be a great gift for the Filipinos fans to go alongside everything that has been going on.”
“Since I’ll be leaving for a couple of years, it just seems like something really fun and special to give, he added. “And the songs, I think, not just Filipinos would enjoy but fans elsewhere would really like because the songs tend to be really heartfelt, emotional, and you can really sing them, and so I think my other fans would really enjoy listening to them as well.”
When asked about the difficulties of recording the Tagalog song, Nandito Ako (originally sung by Ogie Alcasid, also included on the album), Archie said that it wasn’t as hard as he thought it would be. To prepare, he shared, “I just made sure to listen to the original version by Ogie [Alcasid] a lot. Over and over and over and over, just to make sure that I’m understanding what was being said.”
Incidentally, Archie got to meet Ogie, with his wife Regine Velasquez.
“It was great! I loved getting to meet both of them. They were so nice. It was just fun getting to hang out with them. They even sang together a little bit which was really fun. Just very good people,” he quipped. “I know that they’re both very respected names here in the Philippines, so just being able to meet them and see how simple they were…”
Apart from Ogie and Regine, he also got to work with record producers Jay Durias and Jimmy Antiporda on his OPM album! When asked for his favorite track on the album, Archie simply replied, “I like keeping surprises.” Though he did drop some hints.
Watch the clip below as he shares more about his upcoming all-OPM album. Keep logging on to MYXph for more of our exclusive interview!
NOTE: OPM means Original Pilipino Music — that means penned and scored by a Filipino talent, which could be in Talaglog or English. So no need to fear that the OPM album will be all in Tagalog. For example: Where Ever You Are is an OPM song. So the international fans will not be alienated.
MYXph.com: How Lea Salonga Sparked David Archuleta’s Passion for Singing
MYXph sat down with American Idol Season 7 runner-up David Archuleta to talk about recording an all-OPM album, meeting OPM royalties, acting, his 2-year mission, and Lea Salonga.
By: Doreen Irinco
American Idol alum David Archuleta revealed that he would love to collaborate with Tony Award-winning singer Lea Salonga, saying that she was part of the reason why he got into singing.
He was 6 years old when he heard the 10th anniversary recording of Les Miserables where Lea played Eponine, one of the lead characters. He said, “That tape, that recording is what made me want to sing.”
Watch the clip below as he talks more about Les Miserables, Lea Salonga, and his love for singing. Keep logging on to MYXph for more of our exclusive interview with Archie!
DAVID ARCHULETA SIGNING SESSION AT SM MEGAMALL ON FEB 13 MON 5PM!
Don’t miss this opportunity to get close to David Archuleta before he finally leaves for his mission commitment!
Buy your albums at the venue and have it signed by David himself on February 13, 2012 (Monday) from 5PM-6PM at SM Megamall! See you there! 
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Is David Archuleta your Valentine? ♥ Don’t miss this opportunity to get close to David before he finally leaves for his mission commitment!
Get his upcoming album to released in March as early as February 13th! Yes, you read that right! Pre-order his newest album “Forevermore” at the venue (ONLY FROM ASTROPLUS!) and have your album inlays/booklets signed by David himself on February 13, 2012 (Monday) at SM Megamall! See you there!
ALBUM PRICE: PHP430
PLEASE READ: You will be given album inlays as you pay for your albums. Make sure to keep both of your inlays and receipts to be able to claim your physical albums in March 2012!
NOW FROM SM MEGAMALL
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Happy (Almost) Valentines Day! A special treat for all the David Archuleta fans — We are giving away 5 VIP seats (and a seat for your plus 1) for David’s meet & greet at the SM Megamall Event Center tomorrow. The lucky ones will also get a free cd of his upcoming OPM album once it’s out. All you have to do is like this post, share it in your wall and follow us on twitter: http://www.twitter.com/smmegamall. LIKE X SHARE X FOLLOW for David! Go! We announce winners at 12 midnight!
THE MUSIC VIDEO IS HERE!
Thanks @carlople (head of TV5 digital media & creator of the Vangie Series!
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I hope the international fans won’t feel alienated with this development.
Again let me reiterate the following:
1. An OPM album is NOT an ALL Tagalog album. It only means the songs are penned and composed by Filipino artists.
2. So it will have English songs as well. E.g. Where Ever you Are which has been discussed as the 2nd track in the Nandito Ako OST is an English song….
3. This is my interpretation: This is a way to fast track David’s promise to leave us with music while he is away. Given the time constraints doing it here in Manila makes more sense.
4. Not to mention the logistical challenges he has it comes to recording in the US (no label, no management, royalties, arrangements, etc..) Here he is being backed up by TV5 all the way.
5. The album will be for ALL ARCHIES WORLDWIDE to enjoy.
Here’s more:
NANDITO AKO MUSIC VIDEO DURING VALIENTE PREMIERE!
Thank You JR
It sounds exciting!! New Music is Music to our ears.
How exciting for you and thanks for all you are doing for David and his fans.
Wow A concert and another signing too!! Woo Hoo!
Here is a YT version of the MYX interview, in case anyone is having buffering problems
woo hoo -- JR, you are amazing. Thank you for all this great David coverage and every video and promotion of this whole trip!
Thanks for keeping us updated on David during this trip!!
What a beloved little star David is in the Philippines -- now he is doing commercials!
Galing!!!!!!!!!!! Way cool.
So funny….in part 6, the Vangie phone has a taser mode and opens safes (it’s not a real product--the commercial is really for Nandito Ako). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGDXV6P7fIE&feature=related
Just love this!
@lucyyhale Lucy Hale
Ok so I met one of the most adorable people ever w/ the most incredible voice @davidarchie seriously…what a talent.
In case it is not evident yet, am for TeamLUCY!
NEW PROMO VID FOR NANDITO AKO, THE SERIES & THE MUSIC VIDEO
DA on how Lea Salonga Sparked his Interest in Music
I added the following videos to our media Buzz section of the DAVID DEBUTS NARITO AKO page
FOLLOWING DAVID (subtitled) WK3 SKED @ PAPARAZI (05 Feb 2012)
MR FOO OF PAPARAZZADA TALKS TO DA & NANDITO AKO CAST @ PAPARAZZI (05 Feb 2012)
Mr. Foo is so funny. Sometimes I think David is quite unsure of how to react when Mr. Foo said “I’m the one….for you!” hahaha!
Official confirmation from the Mothership!
David Archuleta, Bench’s New Face!
David Archuleta is one of the new faces of Bench, the leading Philippine clothing brand. David joins Bench’s growing family of international celebrity endorsers, such as singer-songwriter Bruno Mars, actress Lucy Hale, and actor Michael Trevino.
This Monday, February 13, David had his first photo shoot for the fashion and lifestyle company. Stay tuned for more news about David’s work with Bench…
ABOUT BENCH
Beginning in 1987 with a small store selling men’s t-shirts, Bench grew at an unparalleled rate by being the pioneer in the use of celebrity endorsers, television and giant billboards to propel a fashion brand that offers premium quality products at affordable prices.
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TO READ THE REST -- http://davidarchuleta.com/home/?p=3741
MUSIC VIDEO ADDED TO MAIN POST ABOVE
I wouldn’t feel alienated one bit if every song was sang in Tagalog.
Just back from a long weekend away sans computer. So many goodies to see and watch!
AnotherDavid: Same here -- not alienated in the least. I’ll listen to David in any language! Glad some of his international fans get to hear him sing in THEIR native language.
Thanks so much for keeping us updated on all things David while he has been in the Philippines. So excited that “Forevermore” is coming out. If you hear how we can get it in the U.S., will you let us know. Or if we can’t, can we send you the money and you can buy it for us and send it? I’m feeling anxious thinking we may not be able to get it here in the U.S.
PRECIOUS -- talked to Ivory Records & Astro peeps last night. We have come to an arrangement to bring the OPM album to international fans.
I have emailed Archuleta Philippines to be the conduit for this. Let’s see how this will work.
But the intention is there to bring it to fans worldwide, which am sure @DavidArchie will love
HAPPY VALENTINES DAY EVERYONE!
Thanks JR So glad we will have a way to get the CD.
Got your Direct Message Thank You
Left you a Direct Message today.
On the new twitter you click on the symbol of a person in Upper right corner to read Direct Messages. It took me a while to figure that out.
Thank You for all you are doing. Hope David can get some rest!!
Is tonight Olgie’s Concert? Hope you get to go. Hoping David gets to go!!