Aiza Albums (2)
What The Critics Say
In 2001, Philippine female singer Aiza released ChristmaSing With Aiza. Aiza was a former child movie and television star who lost her popularity as she grew up. However, she returned to the spotlight with the release of her debut 2001 album, Pagdating Ng Panahon (When the Time Comes), which spawned a huge hit in the title song, and was a massive seller. Her talent and renewed popularity is more than enough to warrant the release of ChristmaSing With Aiza. She has a subtle, charismatic voice, and sings these Christmas songs with sincerity and respect. The opening, "Pasko Na Sinta Ko" (It's Christmas Time My Love), is a warm, tender song that deserves the earnestness that Aiza imparts. Aiza's handling of the traditional "O Holy Night" is once again quietly elegant and reverent. She also performs a medley of well-known Christmas songs, which includes the "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas," "The Christmas Song," and the Jackson 5's "Give Love on Christmas Day." Her understated, warm handling of these songs is endearing. She sings "Give Love on Christmas Day" twice, the first time at a very slow pace, and the second time with more spirit. The backing harmonies on all songs throughout the album are nicely done, and the musicianship, including the acoustic guitar, is excellent. The album also contains versions of the songs without the vocals, so that listeners can sing the words backed by the instrumentation, similar to what occurs in karaoke singing, a very popular pastime in the Philippines. One looks forward to Aiza's next album. ~ David Gonzales, All Music Guide
What The Critics Say
In 2001, Philippine female singer Aiza released Pagdating Ng Panahon (When the Time Comes). Aiza was a former child actress who became popular nationwide as a performer on the noontime TV variety show Eat Bulaga!. As she got older, however, she no longer appeared on the show and no longer attracted the same amount of attention. She may have a future as a singer, however, as she appears confident and poised on this album. In addition, she can actually sing, which is more than can be said for many solo artists in the Philippines. The material is comprised of tender love songs performed in an acoustic style. Five of the songs are Philippine composed while five are remakes of foreign hits. The five Philippine compositions have more substance than often heard in middle of the road music performed here. The six remakes of foreign hits include the Beatles' "In My Life," Jackie De Shannon's 1960s hit "Put a Little Love in Your Heart," and Bread's "If." American and European music is very popular in the Philippines, more popular than native music, and many Philippine albums contain remakes of foreign hits. Aiza sings with smooth assuredness and acquits herself well. Her version of "Put a Little Love in Your Heart" is impressive and features an imaginative and exciting gospel-styled arrangement. The title song, the folkish "Pagdating Ng Panahon," which is a love song, is one of the better Philippine compositions, while another Filipino composition, "I See You Lord," is a pleasant paean to God. Though the album shouldn't rely so much on remakes of foreign hits, Aiza handles all the material with confidence, and her interpretative ability is subtle and charismatic. ~ David Gonzales, All Music Guide
