The Story Behind Harana as Told by Its Original Composer Eric “Yappy” Yaptangco | OG
Yep, Parokya fans. ‘Harana’ is not a Parokya Ni Edgar original. Meet Eric “Yappy” Yaptangco, the man who wrote “Harana” in 1989 when he was 19. There have been different versions by different generations but everyone knows it tells only one story. Well, maybe, if we to talk about love and friendship in general. If you listen close enough, this cherished OPM song is not just a courtship masterpiece. It also tells a story of ka-barkadas coming together to help their friend who needs a team to serenade a love interest. What a gesture!
And do you want to hear all of these from Yappy Yaptangco himself? Well, you're about to hear so much more. Here's the interview.
What Yappy shares in this video:
- How the song came to be
- Why he didn't want to submit Harana for publication
- How the song was passed on
- The missing stanza Chito Miranda and the rest of Parokya Ni Edgar didn't know about (but they did eventually after a long time)
- College days and friendship
- His thoughts about how Harana resonate with so many
MUSIC COURTESY OF:
"Harana" by Parokya Ni Edgar
Song and Music Video Courtesy Of Universal Records Philippines
Music by KaraoKeysPH - • Harana - Parokya Ni Ed...
VIDEO CLIPS COURTESY OF:
Ryan Ryan Musikahan (Jeepney TV)
Jing Castaneda - • Harana by Eric Yaptang...
loyesp - • Tony Lambino - Harana
Bakit kinagat ni Adan ang mansanas ni Eba? (Urban Films)
Regal Entertainment, Inc.
• GINALINGAN! Dolphy at ...
• HARANA SHOWDOWN! Vic S...
• Tatak Regal Moment in ...
MUSIC COVERS BY:
Jireh Singson - • Video
EM Productions Studio - • HARANA - Parokya ni E...
AJ Molina - • Harana By Parokya Ni E...
Vie Dela Rosa - • Video
PHOTOS COURTESY OF:
Eric Yaptangco
Cholo Mallillin
Parokya Ni Edgar (Facebook)
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