The Company (vocal group)

The CompanY

The CompanY

The CompanY
Background information
Also known as The CompanY Singers
Origin Philippines
Genres Vocal jazz, a cappella, pop music
Years active 1985 (1985)–present (present)
Labels Ivory, BMG Musiko Pilipinas, Viva
Associated acts Edith Gallardo, Babsie Molina (songwriters); Ryan Cayabyab (arranger)
Website www.thecompanysingers.com
Members Moy Ortiz, Annie Quintos, Cecile Bautista, Diohanna "Sweet" Plantado, OJ Mariano
Past members Kathleen Ng, Joji Inocentes, Manny Eulalia, Malou Diaz, Tetet Tolentino, Max Aviola, Tom Calisterio, Bob Acot, Kelly Reyes, Reggie Reyes, Carol Menguito, Meus Bartolome Kaveny, Mary Anne Morales, Febe Magbanua Pantoja, Reuben Laurente, Andre Castillo, Jay Marquez

The Company (stylized as The CompanY) is a vocal group based in the Philippines. Its current members are Moy Ortiz, Annie Quintos, Sweet Plantado, Cecile Bautista and OJ Mariano.

History

The original members of The CompanY were former members of the 1981 and 1983 touring batches of Ateneo College Glee Club (from Ateneo de Manila University). Their musical director, Moy Ortiz, named the group after Stephen Sondheim's musical Company. The new group focused on contemporary jazz and a cappella music, instead of songs from the classical and traditional choral that they performed under the ACGC.[1]

The CompanY scored their first hit with the single Everlasting Love, which Ortiz co-wrote with Luigi De Dios and Rina Caniza.[2]

This was followed in 1992 by two other hits,“Muntik na Kitang Minamal ("I almost loved you") and “Now That I Have You,” from their second album Sixby6. That same year, The CompanY performed at their major concert with the Manhattan Transfer at the Araneta Coliseum[2]

In 2014, The Company welcomed OJ Mariano as their newest member, replacing Jay Marquez.[3]

Members

The current members of The CompanY are:

The founding members were:[1]

  • Moy Ortiz
  • Annie Quintos
  • Kathleen Ng
  • Joji Inocentes
  • Manny Eulalia
  • Malou Diaz
  • Tetet Tolentino
  • Max Aviola
  • Tom Calisterio
  • Bob Acot
  • Kelly Reyes
  • Reggie Reyes
  • Carol Menguito

Their other former members are:[1]

Awards

Awit Awards

  • 1991 - Best Performance by a new duo or group, Everlasting Love
  • 1991 - Best Performance by a duo or group, Everlasting Love
  • 1991 - Best Composition, Everlasting Love
  • 1992 - Best Vocal Jazz Recording, Ikaw na Ikaw
  • 1992 - Best Inspirational Recording, Hanggang sa Muli
  • 1992 - Album of the Year, Six by 6
  • 1993 - Philip's International Award, When the Feeling's Right
  • 1994 - Best Traditional Recording, Kahit Ika'y Panaginip Lang
  • 1994 - Best Vocal Arrangement, Kahit Ika'y Panaginip Lang
  • 1994 - Best Instrumental Arrangement, Kanin, Ulam, Sabaw at Ikaw
  • 1995 - Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanyinh Vocals, Ihip ng Hangin
  • 1997 - Best Vocal Jazz Recording, Bawal ang Goodbye
  • 1998 - Best Vocal Jazz Recording, After You
  • 2002 - Best Duo/Group Recording, Gusto Ko Ng Acapella
  • 2008 - Best Vocal Arrangement, Souvernirs (Moy Ortiz)
  • 2007 - Best Christmas Recording, Noche Buena
  • 2007 - Best Vocal Arrangement, The (Not So) Little Drummer Boy (Moy Ortiz)
  • 2013 - Best Collaboration, for With A Little Help From My Friends, The CompanY and Tria Bascon
  • 2013 - Best World Music Recording - Pinoy Na Krismas

Discography

  • 'Yon Na! - 1991
  • Six by 6 - 1992
  • Christmas CompanY - 1993
  • HarmonY - 1994
  • For The Long Run - 1995
  • STRETCH 1996
  • Greatest Hits - 1997
  • RecycleDeluxe - 1998
  • RecycleDeluxe II - 1999
  • Storybook - 2001
  • Greatest Hits . The Legend Series - 2001
  • Live at the CCP! - 2003
  • Mahal Kong Radyo - 2004
  • The AnthologY. 20th Anniversary Celebration - 2005
  • 2 in 1 Series - 2005
  • The Christmas Album - 2006
  • Sing Like A Champion DVD - 2006
  • Destination Bossa - 2007
  • Group Hug (with Gerard Salonga and FILharmoniKA) - 2008
  • Lighthearted - 2010
  • The Definitive Collection - 2010
  • Lighthearted 2 - 2012
  • Lighthearted OPM - 2013
  • Lighthearted OPM 2 - 2014
  • Nostalgia - 2016

References

  1. 1 2 3 30 years of The CompanY - Philippine Daily Star (May 2008, 2015)
  2. 1 2 In Good Company, Philippine Daily Inquirer (May 11, 2015)
  3. ↑ "Rak of Aegis" Actor OJ Mariano Joins The CompanY Yahoo! News Singapore (December 22, 2014)

External links

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