"Ang Musika ng The CompanY sa Puso Ni Bentot", homage to the music of The CompanY by Reuben Laurente
"ANG MUSIKA NG The CompanY SA PUSO NI *BENTOT" (as arranged by N. Arnel De Pano)
(NO COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT INTENDED. FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY) This tribute also is wholeheartedly dedicated to ALL founding and past members of the group
This medley of some of The CompanY's well-loved songs was my homage to this legendary quartet. "M" Moy Ortuz, "Swetiko" Sweet Plantado-Tiongson, "OJ brader" OJ Mariano, and "Anich" Annie Quintos-Uy, your sheer encouragement by honoring me with your presence during my little show was more than enough declaration of GOD's grace by blessing us this special friendship.
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You can feel my jitters during this number with the "gewangs" (note swervings/ pitchiness) in my intonation, but I guess that's how one would feel if you're in the presence of The CompanY, but at the end of the day, I know that these guys were there to cheer me on and I only have my utmost appreciation for them being there. I actually found a post by my friend and coPapuri! Angelo Sayson, of how they were so supportive and even doing the BUVs (back up vocals) from their seats while I was singing the songs. Maraming Salamat talaga. Thank you for your special friendship, The CompanY. The number segued to my giving them a visual tribute via my "obra", "The CompanY @ 40 in 2025", in anticipation of the group's 40th celebration next year. The joking taunts of the voices at the background saying "iiyak na yan!", were from my dear friends, Mari-eli Mari of the DILAAB Music Ministry who filmed the whole show (salamat nang marami uli), and Kuyang composer/Maestro Arnel De Pano; all spoken in the spirit of fun and to lighten up the atmosphere as they know how I can get so emotional at times.
"The CompanY never stopped, they were relentless and kept going even if the musical landscape kept changing. They have managed to constantly evolve in all aspects. But one thing was constant with them, and that is their pursuit for creating beautiful music. I salute your enduring
