Thor (singer)
{{for|the Canadian heavy metal singer|Jon Mikl Thor}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=December 2019}}
{{BLP sources|date=July 2011}}
{{Philippine name|Bungabong|Dulay}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Thor Dulay
| image =
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| background = solo_singer
| occupation = Singer, vocal coach, backing vocalist
| years_active = 2001–present
| associated_acts = Nina
| birth_name = Ettore Bungabong Dulay
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=y|1980|12|2}}"[http://thevoice.abs-cbn.com/artists/profile/eccbc87e4b5ce2fe28308fd9f2a7baf3.html Thor Dulay Profile]", ABS-CBN, 15 June 2013. Retrieved 16 June 2013
| birth_place = Panabo, Davao, Philippines
| label = Evolution Music (2004)
Warner Music Philippines (2004)
Ivory Records (2007–2009)
Star Music (2014–present)
Star Magic (2014–present)
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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.Martinez-Belen, Crispina (2010) "[http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/277339/three-gifted-artists-perk-up-360-nightly Three Gifted Artists Perk Up 360 Nightly]", Manila Bulletin, 16 September 2010. Retrieved 16 July 2011
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.Libarios, Gabby (2007) "[http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=29055&publicationSubCategoryId=70 Thor gets his big break]", The Philippine Star, 23 November 2007. Retrieved 16 July 2011
His debut album was released in 2004 by Evolution Music, distributed by Warner Music.
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.
He was a part of Satya Project, an R&B-Soul-Jazz band led by Marcos Sainz and Juan Galiardo.{{cite web | url=http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/satyaproj | title=Shine A Light by Satya Project | publisher=CD Baby | year=2008 | access-date=17 June 2013}} The band recorded their first album, Shine A Light, in Spain. 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.{{cite web|title=THOR JOINS THE VOICE OF THE PHILIPPINES; GETS FIRST 4-CHAIR TURN|url=http://www.cornerstonetalents.net/thor-joins-the-voice-of-the-philippines-gets-first-4-chair-turn|publisher=Cornerstone Talents|date=15 June 2013}}
Personal life
He is married to non-showbiz wife Mai Dulay, with his son, Mason.
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.{{cite web | url=http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/video/entertainment/06/15/13/watch-first-4-chair-turn-voice-ph | title=Watch: First 4-chair turn on 'Voice PH' | publisher=ABS-CBN News | date=15 June 2013 | access-date=16 June 2013}} He ultimately picked apl.de.ap to be his coach.{{cite web | url=http://thevoice.abs-cbn.com/updates/details/c4ca4238a0b923820dcc509a6f75849b.html | title=TVOP Episode 1 Summary | publisher=The Voice of the Philippines | date=15 June 2013 | access-date=16 June 2013 | url-status=dead | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130619110928/http://thevoice.abs-cbn.com/updates/details/c4ca4238a0b923820dcc509a6f75849b.html | archive-date=19 June 2013 }}
=Performances/results=
=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.{{cite web|last1=Delos Reyes|first1=Jhon Kenneth|title="Master Of Soul" THOR Launches Newest Album!|url=http://myxph.com/features/22542/master-of-soul-thor-launches-newest-album/|website=Myx Philippines|date=31 January 2015}} The music video for its carrier single is "Paano Ko Sasabihin" premiered on 25 January.{{cite web|title=THOR – Paano Ko Sasabihin (Official Music Video)|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8AA78IxxKE |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211213/V8AA78IxxKE |archive-date=2021-12-13 |url-status=live|publisher=Cornerstone Talents YouTube Channel|date=25 January 2015}}{{cbignore}}{{cite web|title=THOR DULAY – Paano Ko Sasabihin (Official Music Video)|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tKgNsmop0k |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211213/1tKgNsmop0k |archive-date=2021-12-13 |url-status=live|via=YouTube|publisher=ABS-CBN Star Music's Official YouTube Channel|access-date=6 February 2015|date=4 February 2015}}{{cbignore}}
Discography
=Studio album=
| class="wikitable" |
| Artist
! Album ! Tracks ! Year ! Records |
|---|
| Thor
| Thor | Believe in Me | 2004 |
| Thor
| Soul Obsessions: Duets With Thor & Mccoy Ramos | OBB Intro | 2007 |
| Thor
| The Moonwalker | Got To Be There | 2009 |
| Thor
| Master of Soul | I Miss You | 2015 |
References
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Category:21st-century Filipino male singers
Category:People from Davao City
Category:The Voice of the Philippines contestants