Hannah Precillas on reviving Sharon Cuneta's 'Sa Aking Daigdig'
Kapuso OST Princess Hannah Precillas has released a modernized version of Sharon Cuneta's “Sa Aking Daigdig.”
In an interview, Hannah admitted it was something that she didn't see coming.
She was actually afraid she won't be able to pass muster.
She remember asking herself: "Kaya ko ba? Paano ko mabibigyan ng justice?"
Hannah was also worried her cover will be compared to the original.
In any case, Hannah simply braved it.
She loves challenges after all.
Hannah is thankful, GMA Music gave her creative freedom. “Noong una napaisip ako kung paano kaya namin magagawang modern style itong classic ballad song. Medyo challenging talaga siya pero wala akong ibang ginawa kundi magtiwala sa GMA Music na mabigyan namin ng justice ‘yung outcome ng kanta. At ayun ang swerte ko kasi ang ganda ng kinalabasan nito.” Hannah noted how she enjoyed recording the song. To make sure she will not simply mimic the original, Hanna consciously avoided listening to Sharon's version. So, what did she do to prepare? “I listened to more modern songs para ma-adapt ko. May tendency kasi ako na kapag narinig ko ang isang classic old song, mapi-pick up ko siya kaagad at kapag kinanta ko ganun din ‘yung way ng pagkakakanta. So ang ginawa ko ngayon since modern style dapat, nakinig ako sa kung ano ang pwede maging peg ng kanta. Nakinig ako sa modern bands, ‘yung mga bagong singer ngayon, at mga bagong release na song para pwede ko siya mai-apply sa kantang ito," she said. Composed by Vehnee Saturno, “Sa Aking Daigdig” became the soundtrack of the movie "Kaputol ng Isang Awit" which was released in 1991. It starred Sharon Cuneta, Gary Valenciano, and Tonton Gutierrez.
Hannah is thankful, GMA Music gave her creative freedom. “Noong una napaisip ako kung paano kaya namin magagawang modern style itong classic ballad song. Medyo challenging talaga siya pero wala akong ibang ginawa kundi magtiwala sa GMA Music na mabigyan namin ng justice ‘yung outcome ng kanta. At ayun ang swerte ko kasi ang ganda ng kinalabasan nito.” Hannah noted how she enjoyed recording the song. To make sure she will not simply mimic the original, Hanna consciously avoided listening to Sharon's version. So, what did she do to prepare? “I listened to more modern songs para ma-adapt ko. May tendency kasi ako na kapag narinig ko ang isang classic old song, mapi-pick up ko siya kaagad at kapag kinanta ko ganun din ‘yung way ng pagkakakanta. So ang ginawa ko ngayon since modern style dapat, nakinig ako sa kung ano ang pwede maging peg ng kanta. Nakinig ako sa modern bands, ‘yung mga bagong singer ngayon, at mga bagong release na song para pwede ko siya mai-apply sa kantang ito," she said. Composed by Vehnee Saturno, “Sa Aking Daigdig” became the soundtrack of the movie "Kaputol ng Isang Awit" which was released in 1991. It starred Sharon Cuneta, Gary Valenciano, and Tonton Gutierrez.