One Heart (Sarah Geronimo album)
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One Heart is the eighth studio album by Filipino singer Sarah Geronimo, released in the Philippines on May 13, 2011 by Viva Records. The album consists mainly of original songs and cover songs of OPM classics.
In 2011, Geronimo won the "Best Female Recording Artist" on the Box Office Entertainment Awards.[1]
In 2012, it received the "Best Selling Album of the Year" and "Most Downloaded Song" for "Sino Nga Ba Siya" in the 25th Awit Awards.[2]
To date, the album has sold 100,000+ units in the country, certifying 5x Platinum by the Philippine Association of the Record Industry (PARI),
Singles
The first single was entitled “Sino Nga Ba Siya” and was released in December 2010. It became a teaser to the album that features sentimental tracks, generally about heartaches.
"Kung Siya Ang Mahal" was released in May 2011 as the second commercial single from the album.
"Bakit Pa Ba" was released in August 2011 as the third commercial single from the album. The song was originally recorded by Jay R, but the lyrics were changed.
Critical Reception
- Baby A. Gil of The Philippine Star was impressed with the original Filipino compositions, stating "It truly gladdens the heart that, Sarah, who is one of the country’s top hitmakers today has gone back, not only to Saturno songs but to other original Filipino compositions as well."[3]
- Nickie Wang of Manila Standard Today noticed Geronimo's improvement, saying "Though Sarah is sending different messages from what the new album really speaks of, one fact is undeniable; she is mending a broken heart and it’s evident on how she rendered the songs in the album. Apparently, Sarah is now more believable when she belts sad love songs. She no longer has to internalize because she can perfectly relate with the lyrics."[4]
- Remy Umerez of Journal Online stated "She explores more on the many faces of love in Vehnee Saturno's "Sino Nga Ba Siya", to biritable "Kung Siya ang Mahal" and the only danceable cut "Handang Umibig Muli."[5]
- Rito P. Asilo of Philippine Daily Inquirer said "If you're tired of the cacophony of imitative covers and repetitive melodies on the local recording scene, you’ll find Sarah Geronimo’s latest album, One Heart, a breath of fresh air." He described the album as a "more mature sound for Geronimo."[6]
Promotion and Commercial Performance
In December 2010, the music video of the hit single "Sino Nga Ba Siya" has premiered. The single premiered at #9 at the MYX Music Charts and was able to be at #1 spot.
At May 13, 2011, the album was released nationwide and was able to have its peek position at #3 at the Astroplus Music Bars and also got the #1 spot. At June 21, 2011, the second single of the album "Kung Siya Ang Mahal" has premiered at #9 at the MYX Music Charts.
Though there has not been an official tour for the album, Geronimo was able to promote her album at selected malls[7] and it got a grand launch on the noon-time Sunday variety show ASAP Rocks in ABS-CBN where she is a mainstay host/performer. Geronimo sang the lead single "Sino Nga Ba Siya" together with Angeline Quinto and Yeng Constantino. The song "Ikaw" was also performed with Martin Nievera and Erik Santos and lastly, she sang the second single "Kung Siya Ang Mahal".
After 2 months of its release, the album was able to reach a Platinum status certified by PARI. To date it has sold 100,000 units of albums.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Arranger(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Sino Nga Ba Siya" | Vehnee Saturno | Arnold Buena | 3:46 |
| 2. | "Kung Siya Ang Mahal" | Vehnee Saturno | Marc Santos | 4:23 |
| 3. | "Sa Isip Ko" | Dennis Garcia | Ferdie Marquez | 3:47 |
| 4. | "If You Could Read My Mind" | Christian Martinez | Ferdie Marquez | 4:24 |
| 5. | "I Miss You" | Louie Ocampo | Arnold Buena | 4:09 |
| 6. | "Nag-iisang Ikaw" | Vehnee Saturno | Marc Santos | 4:13 |
| 7. | "One Heart" | Vehnee Saturno | Marc Santos | 3:55 |
| 8. | "Bata" (featuring Kean Cipriano) | Kean Cipriano | Rye Sarmiento | 3:59 |
| 9. | "More Than You’d Believe" | Tito Cayamanda | Tito Cayamanda | 4:26 |
| 10. | "Bakit Pa Ba?" | Vehnee Saturno | Arnold Buena | 4:44 |
| 11. | "Fallin'" | Janno Gibbs | Benjie Pating | 4:01 |
| 12. | "Handang Umibig Muli" | Raffy Calicdan, Amber Davis | Marcus Davis | 3:19 |
| 13. | "Within" | Vehnee Saturno | Arnold Buena | 4:15 |
| 14. | "Ikaw" (duet with Martin Nievera) | George Canseco | Louie Ocampo | 4:10 |
| 15. | "Fallin'" | Carole Bayer Sager (lyrics), Marvin Hamlisch (music) | Dante Tañedo | 3:24 |
| Total length: | 60:55 | |||
Notes
- Track 3 is a cover of Agot Isidro.
- Track 6 is a cover of Louie Heredia.
- Track 10 is a cover of Jay R.
- Track 11 is a cover of Janno Gibbs.
- Track 15 is a cover of Teri DeSario and was used as the theme song to the 2011 film Catch Me, I'm in Love.
Certifications
| Country | Provider | Certification | Sales |
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| Philippines | PARI | 5x Platinum[8] | 100,000+[8] |
Charts and sales
| Chart | Peak position |
Reported sales |
|---|---|---|
| Philippines Odyssey Weekly Albums | N/A |
References
- ^ "42nd Guillermo Awards (15May11)". Retrieved 6 July 2012.
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- ^ Baby A. Gil (May 20, 2011). "Sarah gives OPM a boost in new CD". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 2011-06-12.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Nickie Wang (May 11, 2011). "Sarah's songs of heartaches". Manila Standard Today. Retrieved 2011-06-12.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Remy Umerez (May 24, 2011). "Sarah's gem". Journal Online. Retrieved 2011-06-12.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Rito P. Asilo. "More mature sound for Sarah Geronimo". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 2011-06-12.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "Sarah Geronimo visits SM Megamall". Retrieved 2011-08-04.
- ^ a b "Platinum award". Retrieved 2011-07-19.
- ^ Popsters (2011-05-23). "Odyssey Charts". Retrieved 2011-05-23.