Amilil Doton and Glenn Ybanez of Makkah Hilton & Towers recorded their winning entry at the Creative Force Studios.
Hilton Hotels’ Glenn Ybanez and Amilil Doton, waiter and linen attendant at the Makkah Hilton & Towers, won the Hilton Rockstar competition, giving them the opportunity to record their winning song in Dubai.
In honour of the brand’s 22nd year as a Recording Academy partner and the official hotel sponsor of the 52nd Annual GRAMMY Awards, Hilton organised a global Team Member sweepstakes celebrating the influence of music.
The ‘Hilton Rockstar’ Team Member giveaway encouraged employees to submit music, video and stories depicting the impact of music on their lives.
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Ybanez and Doton were the winners from Middle East & Africa, enjoying an all-expenses paid trip to Dubai with VIP access to the Dubai International Jazz Festival and a Seawings (seaplane) tour of Dubai.
“Our team members around the world are known for providing authentic Hilton hospitality. Now we know many also have an inner rock star. Glenn and Amilil’s Farewell to Friends composition struck a chord with us due to its theme, originality and treatment,” said Andrew Flack, vice president – global brand marketing, Hilton Hotels brand.
“To have a studio recording is every musician’s aspiration and we are grateful to Hilton for making this possible. It is very gratifying to win a global contest as we put a lot of effort into creating an original composition,” said Ybanez.
To watch the recording of the song click below.
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Mar 2, 2010 , United Arab Emirates
Though it was a short-off lines, the lyric is indeed heart-touching bearing hilton compassionate spirit for people who once had touched our lives in any other way around. May the two gentlemen be spirited with its theme and one day conquer a wider audience.
Mar 1, 2010 , Saudi Arabia
I'ts a genuinely heartfelt masterpiece. We look forward to see more of their compositions in the future..