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George Masangkay Canseco (April 23, 1934 – November 19, 2004) was a Filipino composer and former politician. He composed numerous popular Filipino songs.

George Canseco
Birth nameGeorge Masangkay Canseco
Born(1934-04-23)April 23, 1934
Naic, Cavite, Philippine Islands
DiedNovember 19, 2004(2004-11-19) (aged 70)
National Kidney Institute, Quezon City, Philippines
GenresTagalog and English Pop Songs
Occupation(s)Composer
Years active1972–2004
LabelsVicor Music Corporation Recording Labels
Member of the Quezon City Council from the 1st District
In office
June 30, 1998  June 30, 2001
In office
February 2, 1988  June 30, 1992

Early years


Canseco studied and graduated with a Liberal Arts degree at University of the East in the Philippines. After graduation, he worked for The Philippines Herald and The Associated Press as a journalist.[1] He also freelanced as a scriptwriter for hire in Manila. Canseco was commissioned by former Philippines First lady, Imelda Marcos, to compose the national tribute hymn, "Ako ay Pilipino".[2]


Later career


Canseco wrote the classic "Kapantay ay Langit", a theme from the award-winning Motion Picture sung by Amapola.[3] It was later popularized by Pilita Corrales, which eventually became her signature song.[4] It also had an English version titled "You're All I Love" that was sung by American singer Vic Dana that included some Tagalog lines. The song won the Manila Film Festival Best Song Of The Year Award in 1972. Canseco followed it with an English song entitled "Songs" exclusively for "Songs and Amapola" under the Vicor Music Corporation Pioneer Label. Canseco's best-known composition, however, was "Child", the English-language version of Freddie Aguilar's signature song "Anák". He wrote for Sharon Cuneta and Basil Valdez, and his songs were also recorded by Regine Velasquez, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Pilita Corrales, Martin Nievera, and Kuh Ledesma.[1] Rey Valera was a lyricist of two of Canseco's songs.[citation needed]

Canseco credited film producer and Vicor Music Corporation owner Vic del Rosario for his biggest break in the music industry. Canseco was elected President of the Filipino Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, Inc. in 1973, and also elected a councilor for the First District of Quezon City from 1988–1992 and 1998–2001.[1]


Death


On November 19, 2004, Canseco died due to cancer at the age of 70 in the National Kidney Institute, Quezon City, Philippines.[1]


Filmography


Composer

Awards


YearAward Giving BodyCategoryNominated WorkResults
1969Awit AwardsComposer of the YearN/AWon
Lyricist of the YearN/AWon
1970Awit AwardsSong of the Year"True Love Came Too Late"Won[5]
Best ComposerN/AWon[5]
Best LyricistN/AWon

References


  1. Corpuz, Lynda C. (2004-11-20). "Curtains for master composer George Canseco Prolific music man dies at 70". The Manila Times. Retrieved 2021-11-09.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. "Love for country music". Manila Standard. Retrieved 2021-11-09.
  3. "Former Philippine "Jukebox Queen" AMAPOLA To Rerelease Her Works". PRWeb. Retrieved 2021-11-09.
  4. Salterio, Leah C. (2021-01-16). "Behind the Music: "Kapantay ay Langit" by Pilita Corrales". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 2021-11-09.
  5. Salazar, Oskar (29 August 1970). "400 at Awit Award—Pulls Films, Radio". Billboard. p. 47.



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George Masangkay Canseco (23 de abril de 1934 en Naic, Cavite † 19 de noviembre de 2004 en Manila) fue un músico y compositor de canciones filipino.



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