For the upcoming youth-oriented film Caught in the Act that is intended for submission to the 2021 Metro Manila Film Festival, the Himaya band is the top choice for its writer-director Perry Escaño — most especially because of his confidence on the band’s leader, “rocker-preacher” Alvin Barcelona. The movie’s official soundtrack includes the performance of Himaya, led by Bro. Alvin and his son Aio Barcelona.

The Himaya band — whose name is derived from the Cebuano word that means “glory,” “praise,” or “bliss” — has been more than game to promote their songs included in the movie album soundtrack released by ABS-CBN Star Music. In fact, Bro. Alvin was the mind behind four of the six songs in the album called “Inner Love”:

• “Nariyan Ka Lang Pala” performed by Andi Abaya;
• “Sabihin Ko Na Ba” performed by Bamboo B.;
• “Huwag Muna Ngayon” performed by Jhassy Busran; and
• “Huli Ka” performed by him with Himaya.

On another hand, Aio Barcelona contributed the song “Ako Muna” performed by him with Himaya.

The sixth song in the album entitled “Tanging Hiling” is righfully composed by Henry Ong and performed by Andi Abaya.

You may listen to their songs via the Spotify album of Caught in the Act: Inner Love here:

All of these six songs in the album were arranged and engineered by Jeric Mison and Mike Nuez of Himaya. The album is now available on Spotify, iTunes, Youtube, and other music and multimedia platforms.

There are also music videos to this song which are all available on Star Music’s YouTube channel.

About Himaya Band

The Himaya Band is a pool of talented musicians that continues to cross-over as a Christian /Praise and Worship band to a secular inspirational pop-rock band. Probably one of the most enduring and active bands for about two decades now, Himaya has been performing around the country to schools, companies, secular and religious concerts and events with audiences numbering to thousands of people from different ages and walks of life and in major venues such as Mall of Asia, Araneta Coliseum, PICC, Music Museum, and in major venues in cities and provinces, performing with artists such as Freddie Aguilar, Joey Ayala, Bayang Barrios, Lolita Carbon, Noel Cabangon, Nyoy Volante, Top Suzara, Geneva Cruz, Giselle Sanchez, Ms. Ai-Ai de la Alas, etc. and has guested on numerous shows on radio and TV including being featured on Wish Bus 107.5, and other music programs and major noontime shows. 

The Himaya Band primarily believes in and promotes OPM. That is why thru the years the band continues to come up with numerous originals with independently produced albums and music videos. The most current one, “UNBOXED” is under Polyeast Records and is available on Spotify, Youtube and other music platforms.

The HIMAYA Band is composed of the following talented musicians:

• Alvin Barcelona – Lead Vocals, Guitar
• Aio Barcelona – Lead Vocals, Guitar
• Mike Nuez – Lead Guitar, Vocals
• James Aguilos – Bass
• Jeric Mison – Keyboards
• Gab Espinosa – Drums

Alvin and Aio Barcelona, the “Father and Son” tandem as front men of Himaya, and their original songs, are under Polyeast Records and are bonafide members of FILSCAP. Know more about them on their Facebook page here. Join the conversation using the hashtag #TheHimayaBand.

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