Mike Hanopol

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Mike Hanopol
Birth nameMichael Abarico Hanopol
Also known asMike Hanopol
Born (1946-04-10) April 10, 1946 (age 78)
Leyte, Philippines
Genres Pinoy rock, hard rock, rock and roll
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter,
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar, bass
Years active1960s–present

Michael Abarico Hanopol (born April 10, 1946), also known as Mike Hanopol, is a Filipino rock [1] [2] singer, guitarist, recording artist [3] and Messianic religious leader. [4] [5] [6] He was a former bass guitarist for the Juan de la Cruz Band. He is a pioneer of rock music in the Philippines active in the 1970s, along with Pepe Smith and Wally Gonzales. [1]

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During his career as a musician, Hanopol produced twenty albums, three of which became Gold prize awardees while another three received the Aliw Awards. [3] Hanopol's trademark is the beret, leather clothing, and his Steinberger guitar. He was the mentor and songwriter for Hagibis. [3]

Influences

Despite being a rock-and-roll figure, Hanopol's experience in the seminary influenced him to compose song lyrics based on Bible passages. Examples are the first two stanzas for Hanopol's song "Balong Malalim" ("Deep Well") which were based on the Book of John, and the "Laki sa Layaw" song that conveys the biblical message of avoiding arrogance. "Laki sa Layaw", also known as "Laki sa Layaw Jeproks", is Hanopol's trademark and favorite song. Some of the songs in Hanopol's latest album Lagablab, under Warner Music Philippines, were based on the Book of Psalms (Psalm 75:3–16 and Psalm 37:1–6) and the Ten Commandments. Hanopol's Lagablab is a "10-track guitar album" that features "inspiring and original compositions" aimed at imparting life's lessons to the younger generation of Filipinos. Lagablab is an assortment of jazz, rock, hip-hop, fusion, and ballad music. The rap song in the album was performed with Filipino rapper Francis Magalona. [2]

Life in the U.S.

Hanopol left the Philippines in 1982 to live in the North Miami beach area of South Florida, United States. His album Pilyong Bata was produced in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Hanopol relocated to New York City in 1983. After playing music with Filipino and American bands in New York, Hanopol went back to the North Miami beach area in 1987. He returned to the Philippines in 1993.

It was said in an interview, he saw a very great guitarist performing and he was so impressed that he told the guitarist that he wanted some lessons with him. That guitarist turned out to be Joe Satriani.[ citation needed ]

Present status

A legendary rock artist recognized in Asia and the Western world, Hanopol is a "frequent show-opener" for concerts such as Asian performances by Western rock artists Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin. Hanopol was the founder of the Asian pop band known as Tribu Kemistri, a group of musicians which play rock, ethnic rhythms, and new age music. [7] [8] On June 11, 2005, Hanopol and the Juan de la Cruz Band held a reunion concert at the World Trade Center in Pasay. [1]

In July 2018, Hanopol released his latest album Mike Hanopology: Ang Sekreto recorded in 1993 on a 12-track analog recorder by Butch Dans with members of the Ugoy-Ugoy Band, including George San Jose on drums, Meong Pacana, bass, Bond Samson, keyboards and Noel Santiago, second guitar. [9]

Personal life

Hanopol married Herminia in 1973 and they have a daughter named Michelle, nicknamed "Yummy". [3] He is a practicing Messianic religious leader, having converted to Messianic Judaism upon learning about his Russian-Jewish heritage in New York. [10] [11]

Mike Hanopol was diagnosed with COVID-19 on June 10, 2021. [12]

Discography

Songs

See also

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Losorata, Yugel. Mike Hanopol's lyrics of praise.(Entertainment) [ dead link ]Manila Bulletin, Manila Bulletin Publishing Corp., March 28, 2005
  2. 1 2 Mike Hanopol releases a mixture of sounds in Lagablab album, December 9, 2008, pinoymusic.nfo.ph
  3. 1 2 3 4 Mike Hanopol: The Legend Lives On, Music/Rock, Entertainment, Basta Pinoy News Florida Edition, September 7, 2008, bastapinoy.com
  4. ↑ Article from ABS-CBN regarding his Jewish roots.
  5. ↑ "Article from Messianic Times regarding his Jewish roots".
  6. ↑ "Singer Mike Hanopol set to be ordained as first Pinoy rabbi | Coconuts". coconuts.co/.
  7. ↑ Bush, John. Mike Hanopol Biography Archived September 13, 2009, at the Wayback Machine , Tribu Kemistri, All Music Guide, music.aol.com
  8. ↑ Bush, John. Mike Hanopol Biography, Tribu Kemistri, All Music Guide, amazon.com
  9. ↑ Caruncho, Eric S. "'Mike Hanopology': The return of the Rabbi". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved May 13, 2019.
  10. ↑ Caruncho, Eric S. (December 7, 2013). "Hanukkah with Hanopol: From Rocker to Rabbi". Philippine Daily Inquirer . Retrieved June 25, 2018.
  11. ↑ Dumaual, Mario (May 12, 2015). "Mike Hanopol to become first Filipino rabbi". ABS-CBNnews.com . ABS-CBN Corporation . Retrieved June 25, 2018.
  12. ↑ Ramos, Neil (June 15, 2021). "Mike Hanopol now battling COVID-19". Manila Bulletin . Archived from the original on September 3, 2023. Retrieved September 3, 2023.
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