"Naririnig Mo Ba" (transl. "Do You Hear") is a Filipino pop ballad song by singer Morissette, released in 2017 as part of the Himig Handog songwriting competition. The song was written and composed by LJ Manzano and Joan Da, with arrangements by Huly Ray Asidor and LJ Manzano. The song's official music video was produced by the Southern Luzon State University in Lucban, Quezon, and Big Minds Productions.
| "Naririnig Mo Ba" | |
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| Single by Morissette | |
| from the album Himig Handog 2017 | |
| Language | Tagalog |
| Released | October 6, 2017 |
| Genre | |
| Length | 3:50 |
| Label | Star Music |
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| Music video | |
| . "Naririnig Mo Ba" on YouTube | |
The song has been well received by listeners, with the official music video garnering over 11 million views on YouTube. Although the song did not win any awards in the songwriting competition, it won the Awit Award for Best Ballad Recording and earned a nomination for the Myx Music Award for Mellow Video of the Year in 2018.
Music video edit
The official music video of the song was produced by Southern Luzon State University in Lucban, Quezon.[1] It was released on Star Music's YouTube channel on November 4, 2017.[2] The song garnered over 11 million views as of February 2024.[2] Directed by Miguel Potestades, the video features picturesque scenes and heartfelt moments that complement the song's emotional theme.
Personnel edit
Credits adapted from YouTube:[2]
- Morissette – vocals
- Joan Da – songwriter
- LJ Manzano – songwriter, arrangement, guitars, keyboards & effects, producer
- Huly Ray Asidor – arrangement, keyboards & effects
- Francis Kiko Salazar – additional strings
- Ian Gil Fajarito – keyboards & effects
- Chrysler Badiang – bass guitar
- JM – vocal arrangement, producer, recorder
- Boggie Manipon – mixing, mastering
Live performances edit
Morissette first performed the song on ASAP Natin 'To on October 15, 2017.[3] She also performed it live on Wish 107.5 Bus where it gained over 12 million views as of February 2024.[4][5]
Cover versions edit
In 2020, Pia Banga, a contender from season 2 of The Voice Teens, performed the song in the Knockouts round.[6] In 2023, a participant in season 5 of The Voice Kids, Candice Flores, used the song for her audition.[7] The same year, Sheryn Regis sang the song in a segment of ASAP Natin 'To, called "The Greatest Showdown".[8]
Accolades edit
| Year[a] | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Himig Handog | Best Song | Nominated | [9] |
| 2018 | Awit Awards | Best Ballad Recording | Won | [10] |
| Myx Music Awards | Mellow Video of the Year | Nominated | [11] |
Charts edit
| Chart (2017) | Peak position |
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| Philippines (Myx Hit Chart) | 20 |
| Philippines (Myx Pinoy Chart) | 6 |
| Chart (2018) | Peak position |
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| Philippines (Myx Pinoy Chart) | 13 |
Notes edit
- ^ Indicates the year of the ceremony. Each year is linked to the article about the awards held that year, wherever possible.
References edit
- ^ "SLSU-Comm's 'Naririnig mo ba?' music video premieres on MYX". SLSU College of Arts and Sciences. November 4, 2017. Archived from the original on October 1, 2023. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
- ^ a b c "Morissette - Naririnig Mo Ba (Official Music Video)". Star Music. November 4, 2017. Archived from the original on August 13, 2023. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
- ^ "The search for fresh OPM songs returns in Himig Handog 2017". ABS-CBN Corporation. October 13, 2017. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
- ^ "Morissette performs 'Naririnig Mo Ba' live on Wish 107.5 Bus". Wish 107.5. January 4, 2019. Archived from the original on February 21, 2024. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
- ^ "Morissette performs "Naririnig Mo Ba" LIVE on Wish 107.5 Bus". Wish 107.5. January 3, 2019. Archived from the original on April 20, 2023. Retrieved February 20, 2024 – via YouTube.
- ^ "The Knockouts: Pia Banga sings Morissette's "Naririnig Mo Ba"". ABS-CBN Entertainment. July 25, 2020. Archived from the original on May 30, 2023. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
- ^ Bardinas, Mary Ann (March 19, 2023). "Candice Flores amused The Voice Kids coaches, hosts with bubbly personality". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Archived from the original on April 30, 2023. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
- ^ "Sheryn belts out "Naririnig Mo Ba"". ABS-CBN Entertainment. November 12, 2023. Archived from the original on November 15, 2023. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
- ^ Anarcon, James Patrick (November 26, 2017). "Himig Handog 2017 winners revealed; best song recipient teary-eyed upon receiving award". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on June 27, 2023. Retrieved June 26, 2023.
- ^ "KZ, Gloc-9, IV of Spades Win Top Prizes at 31st Awit Awards". Philippine Daily Inquirer. October 19, 2018. Archived from the original on November 19, 2021. Retrieved August 29, 2021.
- ^ "Full list: the nominees for Myx Music Awards 2018". Rappler. March 1, 2018. Archived from the original on June 25, 2023. Retrieved June 26, 2023.