Harana (band)

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Harana
OriginPhilippines
Genres P-pop, OPM
Years active2015 (2015)–2018
Labels Star Music (2015 (2015)–2018)
Past members

Harana was an all-male vocal group from the Philippines. It is under ABS-CBN and Star Music.

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History

Pre-debut

Star Music' head, Roxy Liquigan shared that initially it was Joseph and Bryan who inspired the formation of the boyband.

“Last year kasi, may nakita akong video sa party ni Arjo Atayde. May video na sumasayaw si Bryan at si Joseph Marco na parang nagbo-boy band. So nagkaroon ako ng idea when we talked kami sa buong Star Music. Meron tayo Gimme 5, ‘yung mga teeners. Ang wala sa industry natin ‘yung boy band na mga gwapo at nakakakanta at parang suave lang, Mr. Suave lang dating sa atin.” — he related.

“Last year, I saw one of this video in Arjo Atayde's party. In that video, Bryan is dancing and Joseph is having like a boy-band thing. So here comes this idea when we talked about things together with everyone in Star Music. We have Gimme 5, the teens. The thing we don't have in our industry is a boy band who are handsome and singers who have that Mr. Suave look in them.” — he related.

Michael came into the picture when Star Music was looking for an artist to sing Joven Tan's “Pare Mahal Mo Raw Ako,” an entry at the 2014 Himig Handog P-Pop Love Songs. Marlo then completed the group when he finished shooting for hit daytime show, Be Careful with My Heart. [1] [2]

2015–2018

ASAP launched their newest boy group called “Harana” with members, Joseph Marco, Bryan Santos, Michael Pangilinan and Marlo Mortel with their carrier single, “Number One”. On ASAP Chillout, the boys serenaded their fans with their version of the 60's hit, "Baby I Need Your Loving". [3] [4]

After Harana served as opening act in KZ Tandingan’s concert at the Music Museum last 17 April 2015, more gig offers poured in for the group. The group also showed that they’re the all-in-one package, showing off their charm, good looks and notable singing voices as they performed their debut single “Number One” at the OPM Fresh press conference last April 28. [1] [5]

They performed recently at the “Most Wanted” concert of Daniel Padilla at the SM Mall Of Asia Arena last June 13, 2015.

Harana disbanded in 2018. After Michael Pangilinan guested in GMA Network, Joseph Marco focused on being an actor.

Members

The group is composed of:

Discography

Music videos

YearTitleArtistDetailsRef.
2015"Number One"Harana
  • Words & Melody By: Kennard Faraon
  • Arranged & Produced By: Kiko Salazar
  • Supervising Producer: Rox Santos
  • Published By: Star Songs, Inc.
[6] [7]
2016"Baby I Love Your Way"Harana with Morissette
  • Words and Music By: Peter Frampton
  • Arranged & Mixed By: KidWolf
  • Music Production By: Kiko Salazar & Jonathan Manalo
  • Official theme song of The Third Party
"Tragedy"Harana with 4th Impact
  • Words & Music By; Barry, Maurice and Robin Gibb
  • Arranged by: Tony Katigbak
  • Mixed & Master by: Dante Tanedo
  • Music Production by: Jonathan Manalo
2017"Alapaap"Harana with Yeng Constantino
  • Words & Music By: Ely Buendia
  • Arranged By: Tommy Katigbak
  • Mixed & Mastered By: Dante Tañedo
  • Music Production By: Jonathan Manalo
  • Official theme song of Dear Other Self
[8]

Singles

YearTrackDetailsNotesRef.
2015"Baby I Need Your Lovin’"
  • Music & Lyrics By: Brian Holland, Edward Jr. Holland & Lamont Dozier
  • Original Artist and Year: Four Tops, 1964
  • Produced By: Francis 'KIKO' Salazar
Official theme song
of You're My Boss
[9] [10]
"Smile In Your Heart’"
  • Words & Music By: Rene Novelles
  • Arranged By: Teddy Katigbak
  • Mixed By: Dante Tanedo
  • Produced By: Kiko Salazar, Raizo Chabeldin & Star Music Productions
Official theme song of
Just The Way You Are
[11] [12] [13]
2017"Can't Get Over You"
  • Words & Music By: Kennard Faron
  • Published By: Star Music

Compilation albums

DateTracksAlbumArtistDetailsCertificationRef.
2015"Number One"OPM FreshVARIOUS ARTIST TBA [14]

Studio albums

YearAlbum TitleTrack ListingDetailsCertificationRef.
2014Harana
(Debut Album)
Tracks
  1. Number One
  2. LDR
  3. Dito Ka Lang Sa Puso Ko
  4. Kapag Ikaw Ay Kapiling
  5. Kung Akin Ang Mundo
  6. Baby I Need You Loving
TBA [15]

Accolades

YearAward-giving BodyCategoryNominee/Nominated WorkResultRef.
2015 7th PMPC Star Awards for Music Duo/Group Artist of the YearHaranaNominated [16]
2016 47th GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards Most Promising Recording/Performing GroupHaranaWon
29th Awit Awards Best Performance by a Group Recording ArtistsHaranaWon
Best Performance by a New Group Recording ArtistsHaranaNominated
2017 12th Myx Music Awards Favorite Remake"Baby I Love Your Way"(with Morissette)Nominated [17]

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