"Moments Of Love" – The Music Tells The Story
Love is a wonderful passion that has swept humanity off its feet. Love has broken all odds; it has defied the barriers of race, conquered the obstacles of social status, and surmounted the limitations of lineage. But above all, love has stood the test of time. It knows no lime or place, only an intense devotion endlessly sustaining in a lifetime.
If these feelings could possibly be encapsulated, then consider the Moments of Love Original Motion Picture Soundtrack a lush, sweet, enchanting album about love’s lasting promise. The film focuses on Marco’s search for the perfect woman, eventually falling for Divina Buenacer, a woman from the 1950s, through an old-fashioned telephone. As the plot thickens, it turns out that the old woman who saved him is actually Divina. Finally, she believes that Marco and her granddaughter Lianne are destined to be together.
It is these story lines that nourish a great tale. The soundtrack resembles the stunning melodrama of the film in its title track, Moments of Love. Depicted in various adaptations, Moments of love is simply, naturally beautiful. The soundtrack version performed by Jennylyn Mercado and Janno Gihbs is so vividly exquisite, so expertly arranged, so impossibly ingenious, that is should have been included in a Disney motion picture. Throughout, Jennylyn reveals her vocal ability rivaling those of seasoned artists while Janno evokes constant consistency; the duo complements and builds the other to a grand crescendo.
Then there is the pop version. Rendered by Pinoy Pop Superstar finalists Brenan Espartinez, Charmaine Piamonte, and Michael Garcia, the song favorably metamorphoses into a pleasant, tuneful success. Produced and musically arranged by Melvin Morallos, the Moments of Love (pop version) flatter the superstar trio’s strengths: Brenan’s emotive dynamism, Charmaine’s delicate style, and Michael’s endearing charisma.
Sana’y Maghintay Ang Walang Hanggan is another astonishingly straightforward song, led by Alvin Nunez’ poignant musical arrangement and Karylle’s sincere vocals. It really is simple and Karylle’s pitch is hauntingly lovely in the sea of elegant piano production. Equally appealing is Sipol’s Give Me One More Chance. It somewhat shifts a bit with its acoustic sensibilities yet retains superb harmony with the album’s theme.
Nonong Buencamino’s Moments of Love Suite reaches brilliant heights alternating between orchestral depths and animation-influenced climaxes. Notable tracks include the luxurious Moments of Love (new age version), the idyllic Marco, and the instrumental version of Sana’y Maghintay Ang Walang Hanggan.
The striking beauty of the Moments of Love soundtrack will definitely catch the attention of listeners. The fact that the soundtrack is as solid and tasteful as the movie will only launch Moments of Love into higher grounds, and in time carry the CD to popular acceptance that it deserves.
Moments of Love is additionally sprinkled with spoken verses and lines from Dingdong Dantes, Iza Calzado, Karylle, and Gloria Romero. It also contains the Moments of Love music video directed by Mark Reyes, which features Jennylyn Mercado and Janno Gibbs.
Rarely has a local movie so effectively used music in the narration of a story of timeless love as in this GMA Films production, slated to hit your favorite theaters this March. Moments of Love Original Motion Picture Soundtrack is now available on AVCD through GMA Records Kapuso… Kahimig distributed by Ivory Music and Video.
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