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THE local music industry never runs out of fresh talents. Some hit
it big, a few linger, while others exit faster before they have even
made a little noise. Nevertheless, the door never closes for these
dreamers.
A new pop band has been christened 3rd Avenue
and a young chanteuse has chosen the screen name Dianne Elise. They
just released their respective debut albums recently and they hope
to make an impression.
3rd Avenue is a group composed of six young
professionals who all share a common passion for music: Paolo
Ledesma, Teena Lim, Lester Cerda, R.V. Amaranto, Beng Gatmaitan, and
Marlon Barnuevo.
The band has been active in the live music
circuit scene for quite some time now and it has consistently
enthralled music lovers with their impressive repertoire that
includes ballad, pop, jazz and OPM among others.
3rd Avenue: In Time offers 11 original tracks
including its carrier single “Aking Hiling” plus the band’s
cover version of the nineties’ OPM ballad “Why Can’t It Be?”
On the other hand, Dianne Elise grew up
listening to various kinds of music. When she and her family moved
to the United States, Dianne was exposed to an eclectic blend of
musical genres that are mostly influenced by African-American
culture, that’s why she prefers R&B, soul and standard jazz.
Before she flew back home, Dianne recorded an
indie album called Let It Fall with James Levy and had her final
performance in Washington during the Philippine Independence
Festival at Freedom Plaza.
Now & Then features 13 romantic tracks that
showcase Dianne Elise’s versatility as singer. The album’s
carrier single is a remake of David Foster and Peter Cetera’s
classic love ballad “You’re The Inspiration.”
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