Taking Flight is the fourth studio album by Filipino

Philippines

The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...

 singer Sarah Geronimo

Sarah Gerónimo

Sarah Asher Tua Geronimo is a Filipino recording artist, actress and dancer. Geronimo started her career appearing in children's variety shows such as Pen-pen de Sarapen, Ang TV and NEXT...

, released on July 25, 2007 under VIVA Records

VIVA Records

VIVA Records is Philippine record label. It is subsidiary of VIVA Entertainment.- Artists & Album Releases :* 18 Greatest Hits ** Andrew E.** Basil Valdez ** Jun Pulistico...

. The album showcases songs by Filipino composers Louie Ocampo, Trina Belamide

Trina Belamide

Trina Belamide is a Filipino songwriter and record producer. According to the Manila Times she has written songs for most of the Philippines' top recording artists....

, Chuckie Dreyfus, Rebel Magdagasang and Medwin Marfil

True Faith (band)

True Faith or Truefaith started in 1992, and since then, has become one of the Philippines' most popular and accomplished bands.The band took its name from New Order's 1987 hit single "True Faith", revealing the group's new wave origins...

. To date, all its editions have sold more than 60,000 copies in the Philippines, certifying 2× 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 sold-out concert "In Motion" at the Araneta Coliseum

Araneta Coliseum

The Smart Araneta Coliseum, known as The Big Dome is an indoor multi-purpose sports arena located in the Cubao area of Quezon City, Philippines...

. It went gold in four months and sold more than 15,000 units, after she released her second single, "Ikaw". It was written by True Faith's frontman, Medwin Marfil, and later topped the charts for months. On February 2008, the album was already certified platinum, with sales of 30,000 units. The album was re-released with the cover single, "Very Special Love", as a bonus track from her top-grossing film, A Very Special Love

A Very Special Love

A Very Special Love is a 2008 romantic-comedy film from Star Cinema and Viva Films, featuring John Lloyd Cruz and Sarah Geronimo. This movie directed by Cathy Garcia Molina received an “A” rating from the Cinema Evaluation Board....

with John Lloyd Cruz

John Lloyd Cruz

John Lloyd Espidol Cruz is an award-winning Filipino actor, Box-Office King, model, and occasional TV host.His father is Luisito Llora Cruz. His career started with appearances in numerous teen-oriented movies and TV shows. He is a member of ABS-CBN's Star Magic, where he is an alumni member of...

. The third single released from the album is "Kahit Na". The song was composed by singer- songwriter Chuckie Dreyfus. The last single from the album is "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
  Sarah Gerónimo
  Sarah Asher Tua Geronimo is a Filipino recording artist, actress and dancer. Geronimo started her career appearing in children's variety shows such as Pen-pen de Sarapen, Ang TV and NEXT...
  
   - lead vocals
• Vic del Rosario, Jr. - executive producer
• Vincent del Rosario - executive producer

Certifications

Country	Provider	Certification	Sales
Philippines Philippines The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...	PARI	2× Platinum	60,000+

Release history

Country	Release date	Format
Philippines	July 25, 2007	Standard (CD)
	October 2008	Repackaged (CD + bonus track)
United States	June 1, 2007	Standard (digital download)