ALAMAT - 'Maharani' (Short Film M/V)

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Produced and written by modern OPM prodigy Thyro Alfaro, 'Maharani' fuses neo soul with traditional southern Philippine and maritime South East Asian music, making use of instruments like kanun, gamelan, gangsa and byeon amidst an R&B and trap vibe. While the song tackles modern romance, the ingenious use of ancient Filipino royalty titles in the lyrics makes it a contemporary musical masterpiece that blurs the line between archaic and current.

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MUSIC VIDEO

CAST
Jhoanna (of BINI) as Princess Gandingan
Taneo (of Alamat) as Prince Bantugan
Classmates: Jao, Tomas, Alas, Mo, R-Ji (of Alamat)
Bad Boyfriend: Migo Valid

Director: Jason Paul Laxamana
Executive Producers: Viva Records, Ninuno Media
Line Producer: Dolly Dulu
Associate Producer: Khey Dalit
Assistant Director: Pongs Leonardo
Director of Photography: Marvin Reyes
Production Designer: Lars Magbanua
Editor/Colorist: Julius Villavieja
Location Manager: Jennifer Cimagala
Production Coordinator: Kamille Maligaya
Utility: Jhemar Caugiran

Cam Op/Ronin Operator: Justin Jaso
Gaffer: Leonard Espera
1st AC: Reynante Ramirez
2nd AC: Melchor Bueno

Wardrobe Stylist: Bea Bañez
Wardrobe Assistants: Kairo Chavez, Abbey Abad
Outfits: Hapi Habi (Lakan set, Maranao neckties), Macky Combe (Cyber Singkil set)

Make-up Artist: Sharmaine De Castro
Hair Stylist: Jeff Bagunas

Maharani Choreographer: Jim Amen
Singkil/Tinikling Choreographer: Diana Sison
Singkil Clappers: Eduard Delos Santos, Froilan Nolasco, Rainer Fernandez, Steve Austin Franco

Art Department: Philip Castro, Eric Villaroel, Joseph Selidio, Nestor Antipolo Jr.
Cam and Grip Supplier: Motion Capture Inc
Head Crew: Richard Pananganan
Tech Crew: Christian Oldan, Raymundo Pascual, Bryan Angeles Raca, Ryan Panangan, Clyde Molina
DIT: Dennis Inaba

BINI’s RM: Maan Manauis
ALAMAT's RM: Jave Rick Nacor
BTS - VAA: Air Somoray
BTS - Oomph: Pau Garcia

Drivers: Rey Quemirit, Leonardo Apolinar, Bebot Galinato, Clark Anthony, Ruben Saturnino, Ferdinand Asis, Elmer Albiar

Special Thanks to:
Systems Plus College Foundation
Clark Global City
Hungry Belly Eatery
Miss Odette Catering Services
Atty. Evie Medina
Mark Joseph Evangelista
Brianne Carlo Amparado
Kheng Amparado
Ian Marasigan
Todd Owens
Sarry Papamichail
VJ Vera

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‘MAHARANI’ (Song)

Composed by Thyro Alfaro
Published by Viva Music Publishing, Inc
Produced by Thyro Alfaro
Arranged by Thyro Alfaro
Mixed and mastered by Thyro Alfaro
Vocal arrangement by Zebedee Zuñiga
Recorded by Ponz Martinez
Production House: Viva Recording Studio

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Alamat is a 6-member sing-rap-dance boy group from the Philippines that combines both traditional and modern Philippine cultural elements with Western/global influences in the various facets of their music, including dance, fashion, and iconography.

Connect with Alamat:
Instagram: alamat_official
Twitter: Official_ALAMAT, ALAMAT_members

[ameliakryz]

Finally, the Singkil dance in its full uninterrupted glory, short but sweet. Thank you, ALAMAT. Alagang-alaga niyo talaga kming mga Magiliw. <3

[champoot]

I'm satisfied with how they showed little bit of everything na wala sa MV but the endiiingggg 😭

[azisahmohamedan]

grabe chemistry ng jhoneo pareho ko pang bias. 😭

[kittyofreneo]

Grabe bigyan na si Jhoanna ng acting break ulit. Ang galing niyang umarte. Kinikilig ako sa kanila ni Taneo

[mcs_]

Haven't mentioned this in my previous comments sa MV but props to Migo for acting his part. He did well particularly dun sa last part. Kainis yung iyak, parang kawawa talaga. Classic example ng isang manipulative na partner.

[RoseanneDucut]

The extended cut really shows how beautiful traditional dances are in the Philippines. Wow, so pretty, fierce and elegant.

[kayejocson]

Yes! Nabitin ako sa singkil dance sequence sa orig version! Mabuti may hinanda pala silang surprise! MAHAL NAMIN KAYO ALAMAT!

[kmdwyn]

Petition for maharani short film with dialogue ❤❤😢

[ellyyyy]

OMG ITO HINIHINTAY KO!!! medj nabitin ako sa mv, i was expecting a lot of singkil, tinikling, and acting and yesss alamat will give us another

[aneeqaeeha]

the maharani short film m/v is a nice version it's good for casual viewers! pero nabibitin pa rin ako alamat! waaaah! although i understand na maharani short film m/v sya, but we're craving for more like a 10 minute short film na maririnig namin mga dialogues or even a full length movie or series for this! that would be great! <3

[rkperohindirich]

The Ph music is finally evolving and I’m glad to see them being creative. It’s about time!

Galing nyo ALAMAT!
Lezz goooo 💙💠

[markjamescagampang]

Why ALAMAT underrated? They have a very good music!

[Maretis]

Napakaganda napaka pinoy sana masuportahan din ang grupong ito tulad ng pag suporta natin sa sb19

[PamzPamzPamz]

I love it... As always saludo ako sa aLaMAT Napaka 🇵🇭 ng concept.. Pinapakita talaga ang Philippine Culture, traditional costume and dance 🇵🇭 🥰

[danielronda]

Ang effort ngayon ng management ng Alamat. They deserved acknowledgement and appreciation.

[mcs_]

YES, A LONGER VERSION OF BOTH THE SINGKIL DANCE AND THE STORY! THANK YOU FOR THIS!

[shemuelgallardovivarsjourn]

We love u RJI & all the members of ALAMAT. Baby RJI so cute and talented ❤

[polopatrick]

taneo's visuals during the singkil performance looked like he came out of our history books ... lakas maka lapulapu vibe so gwapo 🤎

[hilferkeper]

Ksama tlaga si Bb. Jhoanna Dyan kakaexcite Dyan tlaga makikita kung gaano sya kagaling umacting🥺❤️

[blancheveneerginson]

Now it made sense! Notice how the skies got dark when Migo and Jhoanna got home, but on ALAMAT's side, it's always bright. ALAMAT's on the other side of the universe! Tama nga hinala ko that they were the ones who held captive of the Princess not until the Prinsipe Bantugan came and rescue her.