Thor (singer)

For the Canadian heavy metal singer, see Jon Mikl Thor.

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Bungabong and the surname or paternal family name is Dulay.
Thor Dulay
Birth nameEttore Bungabong Dulay
Born (1980-12-02) 2 December 1980 (age 44)[1]
Panabo, Davao, Philippines
Occupation(s)Singer, vocal coach, backing vocalist
Years active2001–present
LabelsEvolution Music (2004)
Warner Music Philippines (2004)
Ivory Records (2007–2009)
Star Music (2014–present)
Star Magic (2014–present)

Ettore Dulay, better known by his stage name Thor Dulay or simply as Thor, is a Filipino singer-songwriter and vocal coach.

Biography

Born in Panabo City, Davao del Norte, he was a choirboy who began singing professionally at the age of nineteen. He finished his high school at Maryknoll High School of Panabo.[2]

Musical career

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 Mejares and Jay-R.[3]

His debut album was released in 2004 by Evolution Music, distributed by Warner Music.[2]

Duets with Thor & Mccoy was a regular feature on Wave 89.1 and tracks from this were collected for his second solo album Soul Obsessions: Duets With Thor.[3]

He was a part of Satya Project, an R&B-Soul-Jazz band led by Marcos Sainz and Juan Galiardo.[4] The band recorded their first album, Shine A Light, in Spain.[1][4] He was able to perform as front act for David Foster at the Araneta, won an Awit Award in 2004 for Best Collaboration with Nina, and another award in 2005 for the cut Kasalanan Nga Ba?" as Best Theme Song for that year's MMFF.

As a backing vocalist, Thor worked with several musical bands for various television shows such as Gandang Gabi Vice.[5]

Personal life

He is married to non-showbiz wife Mai Dulay, with his baby boy.

Dulay is a graduate of Ateneo de Davao University.

2013: The Voice of the Philippines

He auditioned for the first season of The Voice of the Philippines, which aired on ABS-CBN on Saturday, 15 June 2013. He sang "I Have Nothing" by Whitney Houston that had all four coaches offer him a place on their respective teams.[6] He ultimately picked apl.de.ap to be his coach.[7]

Performances/results

Show Song Original artist Order Result
Blind Audition "I Have Nothing" "[8][9] Whitney Houston 7 Lea Salonga, Sarah Geronimo, Bamboo Mañalac and Apl.de.Ap
Dulay joined Apl.de.Ap's Team.
Battle Rounds "I'll Make Love to You" (against Sir Lord Lumibao)[10] Boyz II Men 1 Winner
Week 1/Top 24 "Narito" Gary Valenciano 5 Safe
Week 3/Top 16 "Lately" Stevie Wonder 8
Week 5/Top 8 "Umagang Kay Ganda" (against Janice Javier) Basil Valdez 4
Semi-final "Climb Ev'ry Mountain" The Sound of Music 7 Eliminated

2014: Philpop 2014 and fourth studio album

On 26 July 2014, Thor took part as an interpreter for the song entry titled "The Only One" written by Venelyn San Pedro at the third Philippine Popular Music Festival. On 30 January 2015, he released his fourth studio album titled "Master Of Soul" under ABS-CBN's Star Music.[11] The music video for its carrier single is "Paano Ko Sasabihin" premiered on 25 January.[12][13]

Discography

Studio album

Artist Album Tracks Year Records
Thor Thor Believe in Me
Someday, Somewhere, Somehow
Wonderland
I'll Always Stay in Love
Live Versions 		2004 Warner Music
Thor Soul Obsessions: Duets With Thor & Mccoy Ramos OBB Intro
Be My Number Two (feat. MYMP)
What About Love
Spend My Life With You
Whenever You Call (feat. Nina)
Suddenly
Everytime I Close My Eyes
The Girl Is Mine
You Don't Know Me
I'm Ready
Just One Dance
Home 		2007 Ivory Records
Thor The Moonwalker Got To Be There
Happy
I'll Be There
Ben
Music And Me
One Day in Your Life
Human Nature
Rock With You
Man in the Mirror
Way You Make Me Feel
Blame It on the Boogie
She's Out of My Life
I Just Can't Stop Loving You
You Are Not Alone 		2009 Ivory Records
Thor Master of Soul I Miss You
I Have Nothing
I Finally Found Someone
Kung Maibabalik Ko Lang
Bakit Kung Sino Pa
Paano Ko Sasabihin
'Di Nagpaalam
Kung Talagang Wala Na Tayo
Di Na Maibabalik
There's No Easy Way to Break Somebody's Heart
Ikaw Na Lamang Siya
Paano Ko Sasabihin (Souledout Remix) 		2015 Star Music

References

  1. ^ a b "Thor Dulay Profile", ABS-CBN, 15 June 2013. Retrieved 16 June 2013
  2. ^ a b Martinez-Belen, Crispina (2010) "Three Gifted Artists Perk Up 360 Nightly", Manila Bulletin, 16 September 2010. Retrieved 16 July 2011
  3. ^ a b Libarios, Gabby (2007) "Thor gets his big break", The Philippine Star, 23 November 2007. Retrieved 16 July 2011
  4. ^ a b "Shine A Light by Satya Project". CD Baby. 2008. Retrieved 17 June 2013.
  5. ^ "THOR JOINS THE VOICE OF THE PHILIPPINES; GETS FIRST 4-CHAIR TURN". Cornerstone Talents. 15 June 2013.
  6. ^ "Watch: First 4-chair turn on 'Voice PH'". ABS-CBN News. 15 June 2013. Retrieved 16 June 2013.
  7. ^ "TVOP Episode 1 Summary". The Voice of the Philippines. 15 June 2013. Archived from the original on 19 June 2013. Retrieved 16 June 2013.
  8. ^ "Watch: First 4-chair turn on 'Voice PH'". ABS-CBN News. 15 June 2013. Retrieved 15 June 2013.
  9. ^ Karen Valeza (24 June 2013). "Experienced singers join 'The Voice of the Philippines'". Yahoo! OMG! Philippines. Retrieved 24 June 2013.
  10. ^ Miguel Dumaual (3 August 2013). "4-chair turner Thor advances to 'Voice PH' live shows". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 4 August 2013.
  11. ^ Delos Reyes, Jhon Kenneth (31 January 2015). ""Master Of Soul" THOR Launches Newest Album!". Myx Philippines.
  12. ^ "THOR – Paano Ko Sasabihin (Official Music Video)". Cornerstone Talents YouTube Channel. 25 January 2015. Archived from the original on 13 December 2021.
  13. ^ "THOR DULAY – Paano Ko Sasabihin (Official Music Video)". ABS-CBN Star Music's Official YouTube Channel. 4 February 2015. Archived from the original on 13 December 2021. Retrieved 6 February 2015 – via YouTube.