Jose Mari Chan, walang balak bumitaw sa musika kahit may isang matinding dahilan
- Jose Mari Chan will headline Afterglow: Seasons of the Heart on July 11 at the PICC Plenary Hall, celebrating more than six decades of timeless music
- The veteran singer expressed gratitude for having his classic songs performed alongside some of today's promising young artists
- Chan shared that he has no plans to retire, saying he will continue performing as long as audiences want to hear him sing
- Despite recalling a previous concert where he nearly lost his voice, the OPM icon revealed he intends to perform all 12 songs prepared for the upcoming show
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Beloved OPM icon Jose Mari Chan is looking forward to celebrating more than six decades of music as he takes center stage in the upcoming Afterglow: Seasons of the Heart concert on July 11 at the PICC Plenary Hall in Manila.
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The veteran singer-songwriter said he feels deeply honored that the concert will highlight many of the songs that have defined his remarkable career, including classics that he personally recorded and compositions that have become favorites through other artists.
“I’m really deeply honored to be spotlighted on this concert and after being a singer-songwriter for more than 60 years, this is a glorious event for me,” Chan shared during the concert press conference held in Pasay City.
He also expressed excitement about performing alongside younger performers, saying Filipino musical talent continues to thrive across generations.
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“And also to be singing with our young talents, you know, the Filipino talents will never disappear on the planet. Filipinos are really known for their love and talent for music.”
Chan recalled how the concert will revisit some of the milestones of his musical journey, beginning with his first recording of "Afterglow" in 1967 and continuing through several of his most memorable hits released in the years that followed.
“This show is going to take you back to 1967 when I first came out with my recording of 'Afterglow,' which was followed by 1969’s 'Deep in My Heart.'”
“Then in 1972, 'Can We Just Stop and Talk Awhile,' 1974 'Refrain.' But I can go on and on and on (laughs).”
“Thank you very much for this honor that you’re giving me, and I’m going to do my very best in performing this night.”
Joining Chan onstage are Kolette Madelo of Pinoy Big Brother Gen 11, Tawag ng Tanghalan alum Lyka Estrella, and Your Face Sounds Familiar champions JM Dela Serna and Marielle Montellano.
The 81-year-old singer admitted he immediately appreciated the concert's concept because it allows a younger generation of artists to breathe new life into the songs he considers among his greatest treasures.
“When I talk about my songs, parang they’re like my children.”
“So I’m proud of each and every one of them.”
“Even if they did not achieve so much in life, but I still love them.”
“I was complimented that they’re going to feature my songs in July.”
“I’m very honored talaga.”
“I don’t want to sound like a broken record, but I’m deeply honored that my songs are given the spotlight by these young artists.”
Chan also shared that he personally encouraged the younger performers as they continue pursuing their own careers.
“I wish them that their journey will be long and gratifying and adventurous, romantic, and fulfilling.”
“Their journey towards stardom.”
Despite being 81 years old, Chan made it clear that retirement is not part of his plans anytime soon.
“I’m not in a hurry (laughs).”
“No, I think for as long as the audience is there, I’m happy to sing for them.”
“God willing.”
“Because music is God’s gift to me and expressing my songs and giving joy to people, that’s my gift back to God.”
For the upcoming concert, Chan revealed that he has no intention of cutting back on his performance and plans to sing all 12 songs assigned to him.
“They have given me 12 songs and I’ve decided to sing all 12 songs (laughs).”
He also recalled one memorable concert when he almost lost his voice just days before the performance.
“You know, one time in a concert, all of a sudden, I had a cold about three days before.”
“So, wow, I got worried because I could not sustain my voice.”
“Buti na lang, gargling with warm salt and water bumalik (boses ko), but I had to lower the key.”
“But you know, performance has to be done.”
“I hope that doesn’t happen (laughs)!”
José Mari Chan is a highly celebrated Filipino singer, songwriter, and businessman who graduated with an Economics degree from Ateneo de Manila University in 1967. He is widely recognized as the "Father of Philippine Christmas Music" due to the massive, enduring success of his iconic 1990 album Christmas in Our Hearts.
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Meanwhile, Jose Mari Chan revealed during an interview with Toni Gonzaga that Lea Salonga was originally his first choice to perform a duet on the iconic Christmas song “Christmas in Our Hearts.” However, the collaboration did not push through because the singer’s producer at the time did not approve the project.
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