My Love Story (Toni Gonzaga album)
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| Released | October 17, 2015 | |||
| Recorded | April – September 2015 | |||
| Genre | Pop, adult contemporary, OPM | |||
| Length | 34:37 | |||
| Language | English | |||
| Label | Star Recording, Inc. | |||
| Producer | Malou N. Santos (executive) Roxy A. Liquigan (executive) Jonathan Manalo (over-all album project head) | |||
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| Singles from "My Love Story" | ||||
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My Love Story is the seventh studio album of Toni Gonzaga under Star Records released on October 17, 2015, on Spotify,[1] six days later on iTunes Philippines,[2] and November 13 for CD format in the Philippines.[3]
Gonzaga considered that this album contained the theme songs of her love story with her husband. As of August 2018, the album sold 7,000 units, 5,000 of which were pure sales.
Background
[edit]Gonzaga first announced the details of her seventh album through her instragram account in October.[4] In same month, StarMusic Philippines officially announced the release date of the album and single through Instagram.[5]
''It’s time for the ULTIMATE COMEBACK!,'' noted.
Toni was inspired to do the LP after her wedding in June with Director Paul Soriano. She recalls it and the courtship of Soriano years ago. There are seven songs which consist of six revivals and the rearranged and newly mastered version of her 2007 hit, Catch Me, I’m Falling.
In addition, she believes that the set of songs were perfectly suits the story of love that she does with her husband. The entire album is like a short story of their shared love to each other which transpired and themed through music.
“Music moves you in different ways. And when you’re in love, it echoes the emotional chord of your heart,” Gonzaga said.
Prior to its release, she simultaneously performed each song on ASAP.
Production
[edit]The music and arrangement was done by herself and long-time professional partner, Jonathan Manalo. The selection of songs was chosen by Gonzaga herself. She also decided to do Interlude for each song which she talks about the details of courtship of Soriano. The last track is Catch Me, I’m Falling. It is sung and recorded dramatically compared to the 2007 version, with complete accompaniment of strings and piano.[6]
Promotion
[edit]In October 2015, Gonzaga already sung Baby Now That I've Found You in various events including Acer campaign and others. Months later in January 2016, Star Music Philippines announced the official date list of her tour in February which started at Eastwood Open Park and SM City Baliwag a day after.[7][8][9] Then in Vizayas region in March.[10] She took rest after her Vistamall Taguig in Taguig on the 26th of the month. 2 months later, she announced the 9th and last date which is on June 1, 2016, at SM City Trere Martires.[11][12] As part of the album promotion, Gonzaga shared her Love Story Documentary on MYX Philippines on June 9, 2016.[13]
Singles
[edit]Baby, Now That I've Found You was the first single of the album. It was released on October 14, 2015, which premiered exclusively on MOR 101.9 radio station.
Track listing
[edit]| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Love Story Intro" | 01:06 | ||
| 2. | "When You Say Nothing At All" | Schlitz, Donald Alan Jr., Overstreet, Paul L. | Jonathan Manalo | 03:46 |
| 3. | "Love Story Interlude 1" | 01:08 | ||
| 4. | "You And Me" | Jason Wade, Jude Cole | Jonathan Manalo | 03:37 |
| 5. | "Love Story Interlude 2" | 01:12 | ||
| 6. | "Your Love (The Greatest Gift of All)" | Brickman, James Marrill, De Viller, Dane Anthony & Hosein, Syed Sean | Jonathan Manalo | 03:05 |
| 7. | "Love Story Interlude 3" | 00:49 | ||
| 8. | "Baby Now That I’ve Found You" | John MacLeod, Tony Macaulay | Jonathan Manalo | 03:47 |
| 9. | "Love Story Interlude 4" | 00:46 | ||
| 10. | "I Won’t Give Up" | Jason Mraz, Michael Natter | Jonathan Manalo | 04:39 |
| 11. | "Love Story Interlude 5" | 01:15 | ||
| 12. | "Falling Slowly" | Glen Hansard, Markéta Irglová | Jonathan Manalo | 03:40 |
| 13. | "Love Story Interlude 6" | 00:54 | ||
| 14. | "Catch Me I’m Falling" (2015 Version) | Christian Martinez | Jonathan Manalo | 04:22 |
| Total length: | 34:37 | |||
Personnel
[edit]- Executive Producers – Malou N. Santos & Roxy LLiquigan
- A & R Audio Content Head / Over-all Album Producer – Jonathan Manalo
- Star Songs, Inc. & New Media Head – Marivic Benedicto
- Sales & Distribution – Regie Sandel
- Star Event Officer – Darwin Chiang
- Promo Specialist – Jason Sarmiento
- Promo Associate – Jholina Luspo
- Music Publishing Officer – Beth Faustino
- New Media Technical Assistant – Eaizen Almazan
- Licensing Officer – Selwin Scotts de Jesus
- Music Servicing Officer – Abbey Aledo
- Graphic Design & Layout – Christine Joy I. Cheng
- Creative Head – Andrew Castillo
- Photographer – Pat Dy
- Hair Stylist – Macy Dionido
- Make-up Artist – Krist Bansuelo
- Stylists – Veronica Gonzales, Miyuki Nishida, & Raj Rivera
- Album Mixed & Mastered by Dante Tañedo
Release history
[edit]| Country | Edition | Release Date | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philippines | Streaming | October 17, 2015 | Star Records |
| Digital Download | October 23, 2015 | ||
| CD | November 13, 2015 |
References
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- ^ "My Love Story by Toni Gonzaga". iTunes. January 2015.
- ^ "Unofficial: Toni G on Facebook". Facebook. Archived from the original on 2022-04-30.[user-generated source]
- ^ James Patrick Anarcon (October 20, 2015). "Toni Gonzaga chronicles love story with Paul Soriano through album".
- ^ ABS-CBN (October 13, 2015). "The Ultimate Comeback".
- ^ "Vote daily for your favorite music videos on MYX".
- ^ "Star Music PH on Facebook". Facebook. Archived from the original on 2022-04-30.[user-generated source]
- ^ "News | Star Cinema".
- ^ "Star Music PH on Facebook". Facebook. Archived from the original on 2022-04-30.[user-generated source]
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- ^ "One Music PH - Happening Now - Toni Gonzaga "My Love Story" Album Tour".
- ^ "One Music PH - Happening Now - Toni Gonzaga Album Tour".
- ^ "Miles VJ ngayong June!". The Philippine STAR.