Taking Flight


Taking Flight is the fourth studio album by Filipino singer Sarah Geronimo, released on July 25, 2007 under VIVA Records. The album showcases songs by Filipino composers Louie Ocampo, Trina Belamide, Chuckie Dreyfus, Rebel Magdagasang and Medwin Marfil. To date, all its editions have sold more than 30,000 copies in the Philippines, certifying platinum by the Philippine Association of the Record Industry.

Singles

The carrier single of the album, "I'll Be Alright", was written by Louie Ocampo who was also the musical director of her concert In Motion at the Araneta Coliseum. It went gold in four months and sold more than 15,000 units, after she released her second single, "Ikaw", written by True Faith's frontman, Medwin Marfil. In February 2008, the album was already certified platinum, with sales of 30,000 units. The album was re-released with the cover song "Very Special Love", as a bonus track from her film A Very Special Love with John Lloyd Cruz. The third single released from the album was "Kahit Na". The song was composed by singer-songwriter Chuckie Dreyfus. The last single from the album was "I'll Be Here", written by Rebel Magdasang.

Track listing

Personnel

Credits were taken from Titik Pilipino.
  • Alwyn Cruz - producer, vocal supervision
  • Apol Gonzaga - background vocals
  • Baby Gil - producer
  • Bleps Carlos - concept and denim
  • Eric Payumo - recording, mixing, mastering
  • Fara Manuel - concept and denim
  • Francis Dayao - logistics
  • Guia G. Ferrer - A&R management
  • Janet dela Fuente - stylist
  • Juan Sarte - hair and make-up
  • Juarde Herradura - background vocals
  • Jun Tamayo - arranger
  • Louie Ocampo - arranger
  • Mark Nicdao - photography
  • Marvin Querido - arranger
  • MG Mozo - supervising producer
  • Mia Marigomen - concept and denim
  • Mon Faustino - arranger
  • Nino Regalado - arranger
  • Paul Alexei Basinillo - creative director
  • Ralph Hilaga - logistics
  • Rebel Magdagasang - arranger
  • Riva Ferrer - background vocals, background vocals arranger
  • RS Francisco - acting coach
  • Sarah Geronimo - lead vocals
  • Vic del Rosario, Jr. - executive producer
  • Vincent del Rosario - executive producer

    Certifications

CountryProviderCertificationSales
PhilippinesPARI4× Platinum60,000+

Release history