LANI MISALUCHA - MAGBALIK KA NA MAHAL - Rama At Sita - February 4, 1999

Danny Tan's Throwback #181 February 4, 1999: LANI MISALUCHA poured out her soul in this version of "Magbalik Ka Na Mahal", a performance tugging at your heartstrings. To infuse Indian flavor into my own arrangement of this Ryan Cayabyab - Bien Lumbera classic, I used a "tabla" - a pair of twin hand drums from the Indian subcontinent - to accompany the haunting vocals of Ms. Lani Misalucha. The masterful acoustic guitar work of Mr. Ric Mercado was so beautifully played, makes me so proud to have worked alongside the Philippines' best musicians! BACKSTORY: Produced by Ms. Ayen Munji-Laurel's SK Entertainment, RAMA AT SITA - The Musical premiered on February 4, 1999 at the University Theater, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City. The musical was a huge hit! Every performance was fully packed! Pre-production of RAMA AT SITA - The Musical involved the production team traveling to India through the generosity of SK Entertainment. We immersed ourselves in Indian culture by visiting Taj Mahal, The Pink City of Jaipur, Ganges River, New Delhi, Mumbay, and other notable places. We tremendously enjoyed this once in a lifetime experience! Thank you, Ayen and Chang! MAGBALIK KA NA MAHAL Music: Ryan Cayabyab Lyrics: Bien Lumbera Musical & Vocal Arranger: Danny Tan Musical Director & Conductor: Daniel Tan Producers for SK Records: Danny Tan & Willy Munji Interpreter: LANI MISALUCHA MUSICIANS Keyboard 1 - Rica Arambulo Keyboard 2 - Bong Adela Keyboard 3 - Marvin Querido Keyboard 4 - Aji Manalo Guitars - RIc Mercado Bass - Roger Herrera, Jr. Drums - Roy Mercado Percussion 1 - Michael Alba Percussion 2 - Gladys Bugayon Sitar / Percussion 3 - Joey Valenciano Flute / Alto Sax - Tots Tolentino Trumpet - Romy Francisco Trombone - Romy San Jose CHORUS Annie Nepomuceno Maxi Goloy Elise Cortes Ana Inocencio Sushi Reyes Zebedee Zuñiga Manolo Tanquilut Ed Nepomuceno Tony Comia Gelo Francisco Edward Granadosin Line Producer: Chang Bayaborda Associate Line Producer: Eugene Villaluz Executive Producer: Ayen Munji-Laurel Recorded by Willy Munji and Lito Palco Mixed and Mastered by Willy Munji All Instrumental Tracks Recorded Live at the University Theater, University of the Philippines Vocals Recorded at AmerAsian Studios Mixed at SK Studios Mastered at AmerAsian Studios