Diamante (Morissette song) explained
| Diamante |
| Cover: | Morissette - Diamante.jpg |
| Border: | yes |
| Caption: | Official music video thumbnail |
| Type: | single |
| Artist: | Morissette |
| Album: | Himig Handog P-pop Love Songs (2016) |
| Language: | Tagalog |
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| Label: | Star Music |
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"Diamante" is a song recorded by Filipino singer Morissette. This song was among the top 15 finalists for the 2016 Himig Handog: P-Pop Love Songs songwriting competition. The song was written by Jungee Marcelo and was included in the compilation album titled Himig Handog P-pop Love Songs (2016), which was released on January 13, 2016.[1]
Critical reception
Joseph Atilano, a critic from Philippine Daily Inquirer, praised the song for showcasing Morissette's artistic growth and versatility.[2]
Music video
The music video was directed by Jane Sotelo and produced by the San Beda College Alabang. It was released on ABS-CBN Star Music official YouTube channel on April 1, 2016.[3]
Personnel
Credits adapted from YouTube:[3]
- Morissettevocals
- Jungee Marcelosongwriter, producer
- Marlon Oliverosarrangement
- Niño Regaladodrums
- Dante Tañedomixing, mastering
Cover versions
In 2019, Antonette Tismo, a contender from The Clash, performed the song to secure her place in the Top 10.[4] In 2023, the 3rd runner-up of Tawag ng Tanghalan (season 6), Jezza Quiogue, performed a medley of Morissette's songs, including "Akin Ka Na Lang", "Di Mapaliwanag", and "Diamante".[5] Rachell Laylo, the 1st runner-up of Tawag ng Tanghalan (season 4), also performed the song at the 74th anniversary of General Nakar in Quezon Province.[6]
Accolades
Notes and References
- News: Villano . Alex . LISTEN: The top 15 of Himig Handog P-Pop Love Songs 2016 . . March 20, 2016 . February 19, 2024 . July 30, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220730055524/https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/music/126196-himig-handog-p-pop-love-songs-2016-finalists/ . live .
- Web site: Atilano . Joseph . My thoughts on Morissette Amon . . June 14, 2016 . September 14, 2023 . October 6, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231006033110/https://entertainment.inquirer.net/196069/my-thoughts-on-morissette-amon . live .
- Web site: Morissette - Diamante (Official Music Video) . . April 1, 2016 . February 19, 2024 . August 13, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230813135711/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5maIlIH9C8 . live .
- News: Ching . Mark Angelo . Antonette Tismo wins The Clash comeback episode . . December 9, 2019 . February 19, 2024 . February 19, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240219144434/https://www.pep.ph/news/local/148077/antonette-tismo-wins-the-clash-comeback-episode-a738-20191209 . live .
- News: Basco . Karl Cedrick . Lyka Estrella is 'Tawag ng Tanghalan' 6th grand champion . . May 6, 2023 . February 19, 2024 . September 26, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230926155419/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/05/06/23/lyka-estrella-is-tawag-ng-tanghalan-6th-grand-champion . live .
- Web site: David Licauco, Kelvin Miranda, other celebrity guests charmed people of General Nakar . LionHearTV . July 29, 2023 . February 19, 2024 . February 19, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240219144556/https://www.lionheartv.net/2023/07/david-licauco-kelvin-miranda-general-nakar/ . live .
- News: Dimaculangan . Jocelyn . Anarcon . James Patrick . Himig Handog 2016 winners revealed; Bailey May and Ylona Garcia win in four categories . Philippine Entertainment Portal . April 24, 2016 . February 19, 2024 . February 19, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240219144621/https://www.pep.ph/news/local/23513/itchyworms-dalawang-letra-wins-himig-handog-2016-bailey-may-and-ylona-garcia-win-in-four-categories . live .
