Christmas at SM with Erik Santos
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Business Mirror

ONE of the most sought-after, award-winning entertainers in showbiz, Erik Santos scores another triumph with a new Christmas album and a series of mall shows in the only place where Christmas fairy tales come alive, SM Malls.

Over the years, Erik Santos has become an icon in Christmas traditions and new celebrations. He has released Christmas albums and even put up a thanksgiving concert, entitled Paskong Pasasalamat ni Erik Santos. This time around, he brings forth one of the biggest holiday celebrations yet with the new album All I Want for Christmas in partnership with SM Malls.

All I Want for Christmas is a collection of classic holiday harmonies with original creations thrown in to underscore the spirit of the season. Erik goes beyond borders with this album by incorporating a calendar design .packaging for it, and by releasing not one but two singles from the album at the same time. The first single “Happy Merry Christmas” is an original song that talks about pure joy and happiness during the holiday season. The song has another version which was crafted to accompany SM Mall shoppers, while they go through their Christmas lists. The version is entitled “SM Chrism.”

The album also features the Ariel Rivera original “Sana Ngayong Pasko,” with Erik rendering the classic Christmas hit with one of the most heartfelt readings ever. The holiday playlist includes “The First Noel,” “Silent Night,” “Christmas Is” and many more.

Celebrate the Christmas spirit with Erik Santos as he serenades mall goers at various SM Malls on the following dates: December 10, 4 pm, SM Manila; December 11, 4 pm, SM Fairview; December 12, 3 pm, SM Muntinlupa, and 6pm, SM Sta. Rosa; December 17, 3 pm, SM Pampanga, and 6 pm, SM Clark; December 20, 3 pm, SM Bacoor and 6 pm, SM Dasmariñas; and December 21, 5 pm, SM Rosales.

Erik Santos’s All I Want for Christmas is now available at record stores everywhere. The album and mall tour is brought to you by Star Records, Backroom Talent Management and SM Malls.