Danny Tan

Danny Tan
Danny Tan
Origin Manila, Philippines
Genres OPM, pop, R&B, classical, gospel, adult-contemporary
Occupations Composer, songwriter, lyricist, arranger, record producer
Instruments Piano, keyboards, synthesizers
Years active 1980-Present

Daniel Surian Tan [or Danny Tan] is a Filipino composer, songwriter, musical director and arranger.

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Educational Background

  • Muhammad Tulawie Central Elementary School (Jolo, Sulu / 1965-1971)
  • Brooke’s Point Christian High School (Brooke’s Point, Palawan / 1972-1976)
  • University of the Philippines College of Music (Diliman, Quezon City / 1976-1980…5th year, Bachelor in Music Major in Composition under Dr. Lucio San Pedro)

Organizations and Positions

  • KATHA (Organization of Filipino Composers) – CHAIRMAN
  • FILSCAP (Filipino Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers) – DIRECTOR
  • ASIA SONG FESTIVAL 1998 – CHAIRMAN
  • ASIA SONG FESTIVAL 2000 – CHAIRMAN

Awards

AS COMPOSER / ARRANGER OF SONG ENTRY

  • GRAND PRIZE – 1st Asia-Pacific Broadcasters Union / Golden Kite World Song Festival – Danny Tan / Jose Javier Reyes / Ivy Violan (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia / 1990)
  • GRAND PRIZE – 4th International Midnight Sun Song Festival – Ivy Violan (Lahti, Finland / 1991)
  • GRAND PRIZE – 1st Metropop Music Festival – Danny Tan / Edith Gallardo / Jaya (“Sometimes You Just Know”—Manila / 1996)
  • GRAND PRIZE – 2nd Asia Song Festival – Daniel Tan / Dodjie Simon / Jaya (“You Lift Me Up” – Hong Kong / 1997) (Best Song Interpreter – JAYA)

AS ARRANGER OF SONG ENTRY

  • GRAND PRIZE – 2nd Asia-Pacific Singing Festival – Regine Velasquez (Hong Kong / 1989)
  • GRAND PRIZE – International Mermaid Song Festival – Donna Cruz / Andrei Dionisio (Hiroshima, Japan / 1989)
  • GRAND PRIZE (Best Performer) – 1st Asia-Pacific Broadcasters Union Popular Song Contest – Ivy Violan (Singapore / 1985)
  • GRAND PRIZE – 7th Metro Manila Popular Music Festival – Nannette Inventor / Gary Granada (“Salamat, Salamat… Musika” / 1984)
  • GRAND PRIZE – Dresden International Music Festival – Lourna Pal (Germany)
  • 1st RUNNER-UP (Best Performer) – 1st Asia-Pacific Broadcasters Union / Golden Kite World Song Festival – Ivy Violan (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia / 1990)
  • 1st RUNNER-UP – 1st Asia-Pacific Broadcasters Union Popular Song Contest – Vehnee Saturno / Ivy Violan (Singapore / 1985)
  • 1st RUNNER-UP – 1st KBP Songwriting Festival – Dodjie Simon / Richard Reynoso (Manila /1988)
  • 2nd RUNNER-UP – 2nd Asia-Pacific Broadcasters Union / Golden Kite World Song Festival – Alvina Sy / Martin Nievera (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia / 1991)
  • 2nd RUNNER-UP – Dresden International Music Festival – Jam Morales (Germany)
  • BEST ARRANGEMENT OF A FINNISH SONG – 4th International Midnight Sun Song Festival – “Chilly Winds” (Lahti,Finland / 1991)

OTHER AWARDS

  • BEST MUSICAL SCORE – 1991 Metro Manila Film Festival – “Ang TotoongBuhay ni Pacita M.” (Miss Nora Aunor)
  • BEST MUSICAL SCORE – 1992 Star Awards for Movies – “Ang Totoong Buhay ni Pacita M.” (Miss Nora Aunor)
  • BEST MOVIE THEME SONG – 1993 Star Awards for Movies – Danny Tan / Edith Gallardo (“Alam Mo Na, Di Ba?” from the movie “Unang Tibok ng Puso” starring Eric Quizon and Aiko Melendez)

Citations

  • FINALIST: BEST NOVELTY SONG – 4th Cecil Awards – Danny Tan / Jose Javier Reyes / Nannette Inventor (“Dapat Lang Happy”Manila Film Center / 1985)
  • FINALIST: MUSICAL DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR – Aliw Awards – (Rizal Theater / 1988)
  • FINALIST: BEST ARRANGER – Awit Awards – “Iisa Pa Lamang” (MET / 1991)
  • FINALIST: BEST COMPOSER – Awit Awards – Danny Tan / Jose Javier Reyes / Joey Albert (“Iisa Pa Lamang” MET / 1991)
  • FINALIST: BEST MUSICAL SCORE – 1992 Film Academy of the Philippines –“Ang Totoong Buhay ni Pacita M.” (PICC)
  • FINALIST: BEST MUSICAL SCORE – 1992 FAMAS – “Ang Totoong Buhay ni Pacita M.” (Manila Hotel)
  • FINALIST: BEST MUSICAL SCORE – 1993 Star Awards for Movies – “Unang Tibok ng Puso” (MET)
  • FINALIST: BEST MUSICAL SCORE – 1993 FAMAS – “Unang Tibok ng Puso”(Manila Hotel)
  • FINALIST: BEST MOVIE THEME SONG – 1992 FAMAS – Danny Tan / Jose Javier Reyes (“Hindi Sapat ang Lahat” from the movie “Ang Totoong Buhay ni Pacita M.” / Manila Hotel)
  • FINALIST: BEST MOVIE THEME SONG – 1993 FAMAS – Danny Tan / Edith Gallardo (“Alam Mo Na, Di Ba?” from the movie “Unang Tibok ng Puso”)
  • FINALIST: BEST MOVIE THEME SONG – 1993 FAMAS – Danny Tan / Jose Javier Reyes (“Iisa Pa Lamang” starring Richard Gomez andDawn Zulueta)
  • GMA 7 CITATION for OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE as GMA 7’s and PHILIPPINES’ REPRESENTATIVE to the 1989 and 1990 Asia-Pacific Broadcasters Union / Golden Kite World Song Festival in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – Araneta Coliseum / 1990
  • AWIT AWARDS CITATION in Recognition of Outstanding Filipino Achievements in the Philippine Recording Industry – RECOGNITION for ACHIEVEMENT in an INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION, 1990
  • PLAQUE of RECOGNITION for WINNING the BEST ARRANGER AWARD for the FINNISH SONG “Chilly Winds” – 4th International Midnight SunSong Festival (Lahti, Finland / 1991) – GMA SUPERSHOW
  • SPECIAL CITATION for ACHIEVEMENT in INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION,1991 – 4th International Midnight Sun Song Festival (Lahti, Finland) – AWIT AWARDS
  • GOLDEN SCROLL AWARDEE – 5th Annual Young Achievers’ Awards – FOR OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE in an INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION (Manila Film Center / 1990)

Appearances

  • He is a judge of GMA 7's Reality Shows such as Pinoy Pop Superstar[1] from 2004 to 2007, Celebrity Duets Season 2 & 3, Are You The Next Big Star?.
  • He was the musical director of GMA 7's Tanghalan ng Kampeon and QTV's Popstar Kids (2005–2007).

Famous works

  • He composed "Iisa Pa Lamang" (originally sung by Joey Albert). Regal Films made"Iisa Pa Lamang" the Title and Theme Song of the movie-starring Richard Gomez and Dawn Zulueta. "Iisa Pa Lamang" has been covered by the likes of Pilita Corrales, Marco Sison, Gabby Concepcion and Lani Misalucha. In 2009, ABS-CBN also used "Iisa Pa Lamang" as the Title and Theme Song of Mr. Gabby Concepcion's telenovela.
  • He composed "Close to Where You Are", the winning song of the first Pinoy Pop Superstar Grand Winner, Jonalyn Viray
  • He composed "Mahal Kita", also the winning song of the second Grand Winner of Pinoy Pop Superstar, Gerald Santos. "Mahal Kita" (both sung by Gerald Santos and Maricris Garcia-3rd Pinoy Pop Superstar Grand Winner) became the much-loved theme song of the Philippine version of "Marimar" starring Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes.
  • He composed "Aking Mundo" and "S'ya Na Nga Kaya?",the Theme Song and Love Theme of "Dyesebel"(starring Marian Rivera & Dingdong Dantes).
  • He composed "Agawin Man Ang Lahat"(sung by Eva Castillo) the Theme Song of the GMA 7's afternoon drama "Kung Aagawin Man Ang Lahat Sa Akin"
  • He composed the Theme Song of the Philippine version of "Rosalinda" (sung by La Diva) starring Carla Abellana & Geoff Eigenmann
  • He composed additional songs and music for "Rama at Sita" which was staged at the UP Theater.

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