Ay parang lansangan. Walang iba pang sasarap sa pagtitinginan natin. Spanky Rigor: That's the real story. MANILA -- Did you know that VST & Company’s disco anthem, “Awitin Mo at Isasayaw Ko,” was not the original single that was supposed to be released by the group four decades ago? Band members Celso Llarina and Jun Medina followed suit. “May good news po ako sa inyong lahat. This is a reupload in better quality than the other video. He was the arranger for VST’s first album. VST & Company was conceptualized by comedian Tito Sotto, then vice president at Vicor Music Corporation, in response to the success of the song "Dahil Mahal Kita" by the Boyfriends. I got nervous that this was already a hit; soon to be even more. “When we sang ‘Ikaw ang Aking Mahal,’ the crowd simply sang with us. View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 1978 Vinyl release of VST And Company on Discogs. “We realize now, too, that there is great responsibility behind being artists whose songs are looked upon with both great pleasure and pride,” he said. We realized being ordinary guys, like walking to Greenhills or enjoying time out for a movie, was not something we could do anymore.”. Hailed as one of the most successful Filipino bands of the late 1970s, the group is considered by many to be one of the original proponents of OPM (Original Pilipino Music). For its 2016 Holiday Season presentation, the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) premiered “Awitin Mo at Isasayaw Ko” on December 2, 2016: A dance musical collaboration between Ballet Philippines and ABS-CBN with the ABS-CBN Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Maestro Gerard Salonga, celebrating the music of VST & Company. Spanky Rigor: Now you're stil wondering what the VST stands for... we had at least, maybe about two days... thinking about what name to give the band. The group members of VST & Co., including Vic Sotto and Joey de Leon, were impressed kasi millennial music na ngayon eh (because millenial music is what is current). Ikaw yun? When we sang "Ikaw ang Aking Mahal", the crowd simply sang with us. [22], Ernst Community Cultural Center, Northern Virginia Community College (2018), "Ipagpatawad Mo" got everyone swooning. That's the real deal. “It seems that there is this generational resurging of sorts for our songs. Succeeding the Manila sound genre early in the decade as pioneered by the bands Hotdog and Cinderella, the group rose to fame with their first hit song, "Awitin Mo at Isasayaw Ko". My only direction from Tito was to create something different from what was currently on the airwaves. “I flew back to Manila with the horn section and from the airport, went straight to the recording studio and dubbed the horns. Explore releases from VST & Company at Discogs. Submitted by grimscythe on July 7, 2014. ASAP Natin ‘To: Sarah G turns the beat around and starts a rave on ASAP Natin ‘To stage . “In 2017, we were at the Fiesta America in New Jersey. “A producer took it on when Lorrie mentioned the idea in spite the fact that after all these years, many have gotten beyond recognizing the faces and the names behind the group.”. “’Pag tumugtog ang VST, believe me, mapapasayaw kang talaga.”. The aftermath of the highly successful concert reflected band's immediate impact on Philippine pop culture. Yet, the guys who round up the group also had their share of being active in the community.”. Timothy Bailey, Jr. (bass): Ariana Grande. In December 2017, the Adamson University Pep Squad won the annual UAAP Cheerdance Competition, dancing to the music of VST & Company for their winning performance routine at the Mall of Asia Arena. Comment, rate, enjoy! Upon the release of their debut album entitled "VST & Company (VST)", in 1978, it didn't take long for the record to be certified gold. When that was released, it became a monster hit. The public’s overwhelming response to VST’s first album signaled the band’s massive appeal and star potential. DANCE SHOWDOWN SEE ALL . The event was produced by Amore Entertainment.[28]. “As I was leaving Cinema Audio recording studios in Mandaluyong after a session, I got a call from Tito Sotto who was then our A and R (artist and repertoire) manager for Vicor Music Corporation,” Ilustre posted on his Facebook account. “We were simply guests of Sounds of Manila. We realized being ordinary guys, like walking to Greenhills or enjoying time out for a movie, was not something we could do anymore.[8]. To celebrate VST & Company's 40th anniversary, ABS-CBN's longest-running Sunday noontime show, ASAP Natin 'To, opened their February 16, 2020 episode with a full musical tribute to VST & Company. Ano bang kinakanta mo riyan? [7] Roger Rigor comments on the ups and downs of fame: What we thought as first as a quick stint in recording turned out to be life-changing. This song is sung by VST. Intro: BM7-BM7°Bbm7, Abm7--Db7(sus)-Db7--I Gb GbM7 Walang iba pang sasarap Abm7 Bm7 Sa pagtitinginan natin Gb GbM7 Sana ay di na magwakas Abm7 Bm7 Itong awit ng pag-ibig II Bbm7 Awit natin Bb7 BM7 Ay 'wag na 'wag mong kalimutan Bbm7 Pangako ko naman Bb7 BM7 Na lagi kang pakikinggan BM7 Bbm7 Abm7 Db7(ssus)--Db7--Magpakailan man (hoh) Bridge AM7 DM7 Ang isang … As the disco decade came to a close, VST & Company's last performance and public appearance as a band, would be during the nationwide Coca-Cola "Coke Litro" Tour. I had to wait till they were done so that I can bring home a study and work on the arrangement. We are really thankful for all the years we have been taken in as part of everyone’s journey. In all of the five, full-length album releases of VST & Company, Spanky was credited as the executive producer. “Awitin Mo At Isasayaw Ko” tells the story of the forbidden love between Teresa, a high-class kolehiyala and Victor, a construction worker. Walang iba pang sasarap Sa pagtitinginan natin Sana ay di na magwakas Itong awit ng pag-ibig Awit natin Ay wag na wag mong kalimutan Pangako ko naman Na lagi kang pakikinggan Magpakailanman REFRAIN: Ang isang pag-ibig Ay parang lansangan Na pang dalawahan Kaya't sa ating awit, Tayo ay magbigayan CHORUS: Ah-ha-ha, awitin mo At isasayaw ko, oh-ho-ho Ah-ha-ha, awitin mo At isasayaw ko … Eventually, the Rigors moved to the US. It started in LA in August 2016, then continued to Abu Dhabi in October that same year,” Roger said. The albums were released by Vicor Music Corporation. Octo (Arts) got lucky, "Dahil Mahal Kita" of the Boyfriends just made the waves... A waitress was singing it! Although nung araw, sa sales, para ma-palusot ko yun dahil baka mag tampo sa'kin... bat mo... ikaw na lang ang may ari nito... at yung Vicor... Ang sabi ko: Vic, Spanky, Tito yun. That was something that always delighted us. Kimchi CIty YT #shortsSB19 Sejun singing 'Awitin Mo At Isasayaw Ko' KR Version. “We would be greeted by fans in our concerts and they would be wearing VST T-shirts that they customized themselves. Admittedly, their popularity was both fun and at times, filled with anxiety. Local music fan (Jet Vincent Caay) knew his stuff and described his initial impression of the “Segreto” record said “it is cut from virgin vinyl wax so the sound has no pops and no surface noise.” Basically, what he means is that the record is of audiophile quality. The energy we felt when we started is palpably alive again and there is no looking back, because another wave is about to begin. We decided on VST, which stands for: Vic, Spanky, Tito. Some became household names, like the Sotto brothers, who successfully reached the apex of film and politics. Print. Shop for Vinyl, CDs and more from VST & Company at the Discogs Marketplace. [20] Male Rigor shares a tender moment in connecting with the younger generation: First of all I’m very happy for Adamson that they won the UAAP Cheerdance championship, so I personally came here to congratulate them. Among the bands formed in the '70s, VST & Company found out and realized they are the only group that have not had a full-length concert since the '80s. Earlier, Quinn also helmed “Disco Fever” (1978), that starred Vilma Santos, Christopher de Leon and Cocoy Laurel. Ballet Philippines (2016) There is more life changing experiences engaging in historical art. Sana ay di na magwakas itong awit ng pag-ibig . ][2], During VST's Anaheim concert on January 19, 2020, Roger Rigor jokingly hinted that VST meant, "Very, Secret, Talaga" ["Truly, Very, Secret"], referencing the answer they used to give the press during the band's heyday. The concert has been endorsed by leading celebrities on social media on VST & Company’s Facebook page, led by National Artist for Music Ryan Cayabyab, Pops Fernandez, former VST & Company back-up singer Babsie Molina and even veteran director Al Quinn and drummer Jun Regalado. Yung pag-labas nun, naging monster hit. "Awitin Mo At Isasayaw Ko," which also features Karylle, Michael Pangilinan, Markki Stroem and Kyle Echarri, will run until December 11 at the Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo of the Cultural Center of the Philippines. 03:03. “In my role as an educator through the years while VST was in hiatus for four decades, I have been engaging with the youth, especially when we focus upon the socio-political role of the arts. Ginawa ko, mas-class. I had to go back to the studio that very moment. They performed at the Ernst Community Cultural Center of the Northern Virginia Community College in Annandale, Virginia. It means that the record is durable, resistant to warping, and stable. The love and dedication we get from our fans, to this day, are awe-inspiring.”. [12], The true meaning of "VST" The band’s first single, “Awitin Mo at Isasayaw Ko,” was destined to dominate the airwaves and charted as an instant hit. VST Mania (1978-1982) Musical direction by Lorrie Ilustre, the original arranger of "Awitin Mo at Isasayaw Ko", featuring a powerhouse band from Las Vegas: Pepe Jimenez (drums): Mamma Mia!, Cirque de Soliel, The Lion King, and Carlos Santana. Watch official video, print or download text in PDF. We were really thankful for all the years we have been taken in as part of everyone’s journey. They are brought together and torn apart amidst the backdrop of the Philippines in the late ‘70s – brimming with disco fever but within the confines of Martial Law. Millennials Embrace the Music (2017) 03:49 “Di mo kaya, Ella!”: Sue, hinamon si Ella sa isang matinding dance showdown! Fernandez admits to being a fan of VST & Company. I made something. [10], Their first major concert at Cebu Coliseum in Cebu City, was themed “Galactica”; meant to celebrate the box office popularity of the sci-fi epic, Star Wars: A New Hope. It just so happened it was in that show where Spanky and I saw Lorrie again after all these years. “That was the height of disco dancing,” Quinn recalled. We still find ourselves asking, ‘After all these years, who would have thought that we’ll still be here doing the music that we started with?’, “So many have missed our performances that we used to do; creating a lot of dancing and singing as we play live the songs that triggered flocks to the dance floor. [3], Foreign artists such as the Bee Gees, Earth, Wind & Fire and Chicago influenced the musical style of VST & Company, at a time when disco music dominated the airwaves during the mid-to-late 1970s. Maganda eh, sabi ko... kinabahan ako, mag hi-hit ito. They rendered popular dance ditties and crowd favorites like “Rock Baby Rock,” “Awitin Mo at Isasayaw Ko” and “Disco Fever,” to soaring ballads like “Ipagpatawad Mo” and “Ikaw ang Aking Mahal.”, “Ipagpatawad Mo’ got everyone swooning,” Roger said. They performed all over the Philippines, with shows in Cebu, Baguio, and Cagayan de Oro. [Back in the day, when I was vice president of Vicor, all the hits came from us. Roger Rigor: This is the time that people want to know more about... exactly what VST means. Awitin Mo At Isasayaw Ko song from the album The Best Of Vst & Company is released on Feb 2009 . Vocals were done and right after mixing, "Awitin Mo at Isasayaw Ko" went straight to the pressing plant. Sabi ng waitress (the waitress said), "Sir! Composed by Vic Sotto and Joey de Leon, the song was actually the B-side to the ballad, "Ikaw ang Aking Mahal" ("You Are My Love"). Spanky Rigor then clarified that "VST" simply stands for, "Vic, Spanky, Tito":[14]. Widely considered to be the pioneer and icon of what is known as the Manila sound, VST & Co. performed disco fever songs such as "Swing It, Baby", "Magsayawan", "Ipagpatawad Mo", "Awitin Mo, Isasayaw Ko" and "Disco Fever". Yun ang kanta ng Boyfriends!" [9] Roger Rigor recalls: In those days, you couldn’t go to a store and buy band merchandise. [13], During an interview on the Arnold Clavio Show in 2011, Clavio asks Tito Sotto if "VST" is an initialization of his full name, "Vicente Sotto the Third":[2], Arnold Clavio: Vicente Sotto the Third. I already had one other song previously arranged and recorded, "Ikaw ang Aking Mahal", a ballad which the record company decided to be the side A of the single which would be promoted and pushed. Original lyrics of Awitin Mo At Isasayaw Ko song by VST & Company. ^.^ I don't own this song. Swing ang tawag dito Pinaghalong boogie at tango Pinaka-grooving sayaw Para sa … ”We have evolved to become not anymore as mere pop idols of yore, but living mementoes of their parents’ heritage. “We easily became the envy of a few in a rather patriarchal culture.”. Diba, "Awitin Mo At Isasayaw Ko", tapos yung flip-side nun eh, "Ikaw Ang Aking Mahal"? To celebrate the popularity and huge box office appeal of “Star Wars: A New Hope” at that time, VST themed their concert, “Galactica,” after the space adventure epic. I said it was: Vic, Spanky, Tito. When the radio stations got hold of the single, the DJs preferred playing the song on side B, which turned out to be "Awitin Mo at Isasayaw Ko". Speculation on the true meaning of the group's name has been debated for many decades. 'Why are you singing that?' You don't know this? na padalawahan. Awit natin ay wag na wag mong kalimutan. “Notably, Lorrie was the one who arranged the iconic ‘Awitin Mo at Isasayaw Ko.’ We finally had the chance to get caught up with each other. “I had to go back to the studio that very moment. Considered by many to be the pioneer and icon of what is known as the Manila Sound, VST & Co. released disco singles such as “Swing It, Baby”, “Magsayawan”, “Ipagpatawad Mo”, “Awitin Mo, Isasayaw Ko… January 19, 2020: The band, billed simply as "VST", performed in a sold-out concert at the City National Grove of Anaheim. Vic Sotto with his acoustic guitar and Joey de Leon with a pencil and a yellow pad paper, were there trying to put a song together. ["what are you singing?"]. Today, however, VST & Company still feels the impact of their songs among their many contemporaries from the era of the '70s. The public’s overwhelming response to VST’s first album signaled the band’s massive appeal and star potential. 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[That's you? Mag-pakailan man . Although in recent years, it has been revealed that the acronym is simply the initialism of the first names of the group's three founding members: Vic (Sotto), Spanky (Rigor), and Tito (Sotto), as reported in a special by PTV evening show XIAOTIME in 2016, hosted by Xiao Chua, entitled: "VST & Co.: Kultura na Nagbubuklod sa Nasyong Pilipino". As Joey was writing the lyrics, Vic would be figuring out the melody. ["Sir! At the time the band quietly exited the entertainment industry, they had already completed five full-length albums filled with double platinum hits, and made three feature films. When “Eat Bulaga” premiered on Philippine TV in 1979, VST & Company became a regular performer on the noontime show hosted by the Sotto brothers with De Leon. “Students eventually discover my association with the music of VST & Company and the engagement naturally takes a different approach, especially in my capacity to provide first-hand account over the relationship of OPM and the era of martial law, for instance.”, Roger acknowledged VST’s role and image to the present generation of Filipinos in the US or anywhere in the world. However, Spanky later moved to San Francisco and has since settled there. Male Rigor made a special appearance to celebrate with cheerful students at the ADU campus in Manila, where he performed 'Awitin Mo At Isasayaw Ko', during the celebratory bonfire. To say the least, it has become a humbling role for the guys to now become elders to this generation and provide for them an experience that we sincerely hope could generate pride and inspiration.”. “It’s not as if we totally left the entertainment scene,” he explained. Vic Sotto with his acoustic guitar and Joey de Leon with a pencil and a yellow pad paper, were there trying to put a song together. VST & Company's generous contribution to Philippine music was acknowledged after receiving the “Dangal ng Musikang Pilipino” at the 30th Awit Award ceremonies of the Philippine Association of the Record Industry, on November 26, 2017.[19]. They take pride in the art and music of their family’s past," he said. ][2], In a mini documentary special by ASAP, featuring artists that gave birth to the Manila sound movement, which then led to the beginnings of OPM (Original Pilipino Music), Male Rigor confirms Tito Sotto's anecdotal account:[3], Tito Sotto worked for Vicor. Vocals were done and right after mixing, ‘Awitin Mo at Isasayaw Ko’ went straight to the pressing plant. Ah, "Very, Secret, Talaga" ["Truly, Very, Secret"]. [27], City National Grove of Anaheim (2020) “Most have their own families, with the children growing up with our music,” Roger proudly beamed. I just laid down the basic rhythm track as I had to fly to Davao to do a couple of shows for The Jem Fever Tour. The fans know the lyrics by heart and embraced the melody. The band members sported Darth Vader masks and matching black capes. [18], Awit Award honors (2017) Rated 5.0 out of 5 by 1 user. We would be greeted by fans in our concerts and they would be wearing VST t-shirts that they customized themselves. That's the song of the Boyfriends!"] Pablo Gadda (acoustic and electric guitars): Las Vegas guitar legend. “That is why the guys project a wider role now, given the current affairs of the world and the Filipino diaspora. Ang isang pag-ibig. January 19, 2020 | The City National Grove of Anaheim The Hiatus was ended. “What we thought as first as a quick stint in recording turned out to be life-changing,” Roger said. The love and dedication we get from our fans, to this day, are awe-inspiring. The group made their big-screen debut in “Swing It, Baby” (1979), that topbilled Vilma Santos and Romeo Vasquez, with Tito, Vic and Joey and a host of other stars – Amy Austria, Walter Navarro, Rolly Quizon, Sandy Garcia, Geleen Eugenio, Bing Davao and Mike Monserrat. May orkestra, tapos disco ang tira. In early interviews by local magazines and newspapers, the group playfully suggested it to be: "Very, Secret, Talaga" ["Truly, Very, Secret"]. The band’s first single, “Awitin Mo at Isasayaw Ko,” was destined to dominate the airwaves and charted as an instant hit. I wrote the orchestrations at the Hijo Plantation (now I think is a resort) in Tagum, Davao del Norte where we stayed. Pag tumugtog ang VST (whenever VST plays their music), believe me, mapapasayaw kang talaga (you will feel the urge to dance).[30]. VST & Company lyrics - Find all lyrics for songs such as Tayo'y Magsayawan, Awitin Mo At Isasayaw Ko, Disco at LyricsFreak.com The public's overwhelming response to VST's first album heralded the band's popular appeal and star potential. AWITIN MO AT ISASAYAW KO . VST & Company's first major hit, and most recognizable disco anthem, “Awitin Mo at Isasayaw Ko" ("Sing and I Will Dance"), was not originally intended to be the group's first single. Asked to how will he attribute the popularity of the group that has been remembered through their popular songs after all these years, Roger attributed it to how the members evolved, as the years even came and went. “The performance in Virginia in 2018 was not really a VST & Company concert,” clarified Roger. Featured singers and theater actors: Karylle, Michael Pangilinan, Markki Stroem, Kyle Echarri, Cooky Chua, Sandino Martin, Jef Flores, and Noel Comia Jr.[15][16][17] Maestro Gerard Salonga comments: Everybody owes it to themselves to check out an art form like ballet... People should engage in historical art because the depth is so much profound. “After a day, back at the studio, I called Jun Regalado (drums), Roger Herrera Jr. (bass) and Celso Llarina (guitar). People are clamoring for a real concert of the VST & Company and that’s what we’re promising them.”. Eddie Rich (saxophone): Boyz II Men. Learn how to play your favorite songs with Ultimate Guitar huge database. It was a roaring trip down memory lane, as Spanky and Roger generously relived the hits of VST. Awitin Mo at Isasayaw Ko Chord translation by Allan Callado Intro: B Bbm G#m C#7sus C#7 (2x) Verse: F# F#M7 G#m Bm Walang iba mang sasarap sa pagtitinginan natin F# F#M7 G#m Bm Sana ay ‘di na magwakas itong awit ng pag-ibig Bbm B Awit natin ay wag na wag mong kalimutan Bbm B Pangako ko naman ay lagi kang pakikinggan B Bbm G#m C#7sus C#7 Mag-pakailan man Refrain: … Bannered by brothers Roger, Spanky and Male Rigor, VST & Company was one of the most successful bands in the '70s, with other memorable hits like “Rock Baby Rock,” “Disco Fever,” “Ipagpatawad Mo” and “Ikaw ang Aking Mahal.”. “In those days, we couldn’t go to a store and buy band merchandise,” recalled Roger Rigor. Kung ano man ang sabihin ng iba [Whatever others may say]... yun po ang ibig sabihin ng VST [that, with respect, is what VST means].[14]. English (US) Español; Français (France) 中文(简体) He (Tito) asked me to come up with a recording ASAP, as our rival (another recording company) was planning to produce a new single and we had to get ahead of their release. Hailed as one of the most successful Filipino bands of the 1970s, the group is Hindi ninyo alam yan? “The energy of the young generation has sparked a new sense of outlook. It was in this film that VST & Company made their big-screen debut. [Ah, that's the real hidden meaning behind it. Forty years after “Awitin Mo at Isasayaw Ko” was released, VST & Company’s first musical arranger, Lorrie Ilustre, recently recalled in his Facebook account, how the song became the huge OPM hit that it has been until today. Libretto by actress Bibeth Orteza, choreographery by Carissa Adea, James Laforteza, and PJ Rebullida, directed by BP artistic director Paul Alexander Morales. VST & Company quietly left the local entertainment scene with its final performance as a group in the Coca-Cola roll-out of Coke Litro in the early ‘80s. The popularity of the songs in the ‘70s exposed the guys to the rollercoaster demands of being pop idols. Listen to VST Awitin Mo At Isasayaw Ko MP3 song. It has taken them quite a spell to regroup and perform together again. All Rights Reserved. ], Tito Sotto: Ah, yun ang nakatagong talagang totohanang mga ibig sabihin nun. The band's primary members wore Darth Vader masks and matching black capes. The popularity of VST & Company's music has inspired several contemporary Filipino music artists to cover their songs. Monique Olivas (violin): Mary J. Blige, Toni Braxton, and Beyoncé. 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