OPM Pride - Thor

I found a new hobby – listening to Thor’s music. I fell in love to this balladeer for his unique and sweet voice that almost reminded me of Luther Vandross, Stevie Wonder and Brian Mc Knight. He feed my need for good and quality music. Let’s get to know more about this guy. He is Philippine pride – Thor.

Thor was born in Panabo City, Davao del Norte; he was a choirboy who began singing professionally at the age of nineteen. He graduated from Ateneo de Davao University before trying his luck in Manila with his band, Extreme Mix, now known as Myxtreme. He has also provided backing vocals for artists such as Luke Mijares and JayR.  

At the age of 19, he started getting into professional singing together with his band Myxtreme, which also meant doing backup vocals for various artists, singing jingles and sessioning for other bands. At the age of 24, Thor released his self titled album THOR under Evolution Music distributed by Warner Music Philippines. On 2007, Thor released his second studio album entitled " Soul Obsessions" Duets with Thor, under Ivory Music Philippines, conceptualized from his radio segment on Wave 89.1.

The album was Thor's collaboration with the Philippines greatest artists like Jay Durias of South Border, Luke Mejares, MYMP, Nina, Amber Davis, Jinky Vidal of Freestyle, and a lot more... All of these led Thor to various awards including, Most Promising Male RnB Performer ( Awards and Recogniton Association of the Philippines), Awit Awardee ( Best Performance by a Duet on the song "The Closer I Get to you" with Nina) and the 2007 Metro manila Film Festival Best Theme song "Kasalanan Nga Ba" from the movie KUTOB.

While Gigging at a bar here in the Phillipines, international Soul Jazz musicians Marcos Sainz and Juan Galiardo was impressed and approached Thor after his set. The two asked him to sing some tracks in their album. After two months, Thor flew to Spain for recording sessions and was then asked to become a part of the band. Their album was released in some parts of Europe last 2008 entitled, SHINE A LIGHT. Now, Thor is one of the lead vocalists of the international Soul Jazz Funk band SATYA PROJECT while still pursuing his solo career here in the Philippines.

On the last concert of David Foster and Friends, Thor get the chance to share the stage with world's renowned musician. 

Thor’s Awards and Recognitions:

Philippine Excellence Awards (June 28, 2005)
2005, Most Promising R&B Performer

19th Awit Awards (June 15, 2006)
2006, Best Performance By A Duet: "The Closer I Get To You" by Nina & Thor

Metro Manila Film Festival Awards (January 6, 2006)
2005, Best Movie Theme Song - "KUTOB" Kasalanan Nga Ba? by Thor

Philippine Builders Excellence Awards (April 28, 2005)
2005, Most Promising Male R&B Performer

Wave 891 Urban Music Awards: 
2010, Best Remake: Thor with Amber (“Spend My Life With You”)

My next project for the whole month is to collect all Thor’s CDs. I wish one day I could get a chance to meet him in person :D


Thor's Official FB page: https://www.facebook.com/thor.mightythor
Official Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/thor_dmighty