MANILA – It has been two years since Ogie Alcasid last released an album, so it is understandable why he cannot contain his excitement to finally come out with another one containing his new compositions.

In an interview on Wednesday, Alcasid said he was thrilled when ABS-CBN’s Star Music decided to hop on the boat with him after he presented to them his new songs.

"Parang nabola ko yata ang Star Music. I am so happy that they took a gamble or a risk, they trusted me with the music. Kasi noong nag-usap na kami, pinarinig ko sa kanila 'yung music, 'yun ang pinakanakakanerbiyos when you're a singer-songwriter. Kapag hindi nila nagustuhan, wala. So I'm so happy that they instantly fell in love with the songs and they said, 'let's do it,'" he shared.

Working with the ABS-CBN Philharmonic Orchestra for the first time for his music videos is another thing that excites Alcasid.

"It's such an honor for me to work with them. Ang ganda ng feeling kapag naririnig mo 'yung musika mo na binibigyan nila ng pangalawang buhay after writing it. Para akong nasa langit. Para kang dinuduyan ng orchestra, especially when the orchestra is being conducted by Gerard Salonga. Ang sarap," he said.

Alcasid's album will feature 10 original songs, six of which are new compositions. The singer also revealed that he will be doing a special medley with his wife, veteran singer Regine Velasquez, for the album.

"It is a medley that we've done years ago. It was her concert, I remember, and I was a guest. This must have been 15 or 16 years ago. We dug up the old medley and sabi ko, 'We should do this again and record it.' Kasama nga doon 'yung 'Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw,' 'Pangako' and 'Hanggang Ngayon.' Those are very special duets that we have," he said.

In time for his album release, Alcasid will hold a concert at the KIA Theater on August 25. This is also how he will celebrate his 50th birthday.