Contemporary Philippine Arts from the Regions

Governor Pack Road, Baguio City, Philippines 2600

Tel. Nos.: (+6374) 442-3316, 442-8220; 444-2786;
442-2564; 442-8219; 442-8256; Fax No.: 442-6268 Grade Level/Section:
Email: [email protected]; Website: www.uc-bcf.edu.ph

MODULE 8- MUSIC Subject Teacher: Mr. Jess Martin C. Siapno

DIFFERENT CONTEMPORARY ART TECHNIQUES AND PERFORMANCE

PRACTICES: MUSIC
OBJECTIVES:
A. Define and understand contemporary Philippine music;
B. identify key individuals in the development of Philippine Contemporary Music;
C. research various examples of contemporary Philippine Music of their own region,
and;
D. Create a table depicting themes of OPM from their own region.

I. INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC

WHAT IS MUSIC? BASIC ELEMENTS OF MUSIC

 Music is a collection of coordinated

sound or sounds. Making music is the 1. Sound-
process of putting sounds and tones in an a. Overtone- A fundamental pitch
order, often combining them to create a with resultant pitches sounding
unified composition. (Technical above it according to the
Definition) overtone series.
 A working definition of music for our b. Timbre: The tone color of a sound
purposes might be as follows: music is an resulting from the overtones. Each
intentionally organized art form whose voice has a unique tone color that
medium is sound and silence, with core is described using adjectives or
elements metaphors such as “nasally,”
of pitch (melody and harmony), rhythm “resonant,” “vibrant,” “strident,”
(meter, tempo and articulation), “high,” “low,” “breathy,”
dynamics, and the qualities “piercing,” “ringing,” “rounded,”
of timbre and texture. “warm,” “mellow,” “dark,”
“bright,” “heavy,” “light,”
WHAT IS MUSIC- From Famous “vibrato.”
c. Pitch- The frequency of the note’s
Composers
vibration (note names C, D, E,
 “Music expresses that which cannot be etc.).
put into words and that which cannot d. Amplitude- How loud or soft the
remain silent." - Victor Hugo sound is
e. Duration- How long or short the
 Henry Wadsworth Longfellow described sound is
it as "the universal language of 2. Melody- A succession of musical notes; a
mankind." series of pitches often organized into
phrases.
 "Music is a higher revelation than all 3. Harmony- The simultaneous, vertical
wisdom and philosophy." -Ludwig van combination of notes, usually forming
Beethoven chords.
4. Rhythm- The organization of music in
time. Also closely related to meter.
5. Texture- The density (thickness or
thinness) of layers of sounds, melodies,
and rhythms in a piece
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a. Monophony: A single layer of sound; through several colonial influences, the

e.g. a solo voice music in the Philippines have become
b. Homophony: A melody with an too Westernized especially during the
accompaniment; e.g., a lead singer American colonial period and after the
and a band; a singer and a guitar or Second World War.
piano accompaniment
c. Polyphony: Two or more independent
FORMS OF PHILIPIINE
voices; e.g., a round song
6. Expression CONTEMPORARY MUSIC
a. Dynamics: Volume (amplitude)—how
loud, soft, medium, gradually getting 1. ORIGINAL PINOY MUSIC (OPM)
louder or softer (crescendo,
decrescendo).
b. Tempo: Beats per minute; how fast,
medium, or slow a piece of music is
played or sung.
c. Articulation: The manner in which
notes are played or words
pronounced: e.g., long or short,
stressed or unstressed  songs created in the Philippines or
created by Filipinos or those with Filipino
II. PHILIPINNE CONTEMPORARY origin mostly comprised of Tagalog,
English or Taglish ballads
MUSIC
 Songs of other languages also exist and
WHAT IS CONTEMPORARY MUSIC? are considered as OPM because of the
composer/creator.
 Contemporary music is any style of music
that is current or modern, addressing  Original Pilipino Music, now more
current issues in a manner that is commonly known as Original Pinoy
appealing to the current audience. The Music, Original Philippine Music or OPM
manner of appeal may involve fusing for short, originally referred to Philippine
more than one original music style pop songs, particularly ballads, that
together. were popular in the Philippines during
the late 70s to the present.
WHAT IS CONTEMPORARY MUSIC
IN THE PHILIPPINES? MAJOR OPM THEMES:
A. Family Values
Example: Anak by Freddie Aguilar
 Contemporary music in the Philippines
usually refers to compositions that have
“Noong isilang
adopted ideas and elements from
ka sa mundong
twentieth century art music in the West,
ito
as well as the latest trends and musical
Laking tuwa ng
styles in the entertainment industry. – Dr.
magulang mo
Ramos Santos, NCCA
At ang kamay
nila ang iyong
 Philippine music has truly evolved from its
ilaw”
indigenous roots to its contemporary
form. Throughout the centuries and
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B. Politics and Marginalization E. Nationalism/ Patriotism

Example: Upuan by Gloc 9 Example: Piliin mo ang Pilipinas by
Angeline Quinto
“Kayo po na
nakaupo, “Piliin mo ang
Subukan nyo Pilipinas
namang Kapuluang
tumayo kwintas ng
At baka perlas
matanaw, at Piliin mo
baka yakapin mo
matanaw na Kayamanan
niyo nyang likas
Ang tunay na Piliin mo ang
kalagayan ko” Pilipinas”

* NOTE: These are just some of the major

C. Gender Sensitivity themes we can see in the developing
Example: Sirena by Gloc 9 and Ebe Original Pinoy Music!
Dancel
MINI TASK- For each OPM theme
“Di sinusukat provided, think of a song that
ang tapang depicts a specific OPM theme.
at ang
bigote sa
mukha 2. PINOY ROCK MUSIC
Dahil kung
minsan mas
lalaki pa sa
lalaki ang
bakla”

D. Love Songs
Example: Ikaw by Yeng Constatino

“Ikaw, ang
pag-ibig na
(Pepe Smith- King of Philippine Rock and
hinintay
Roll)
Puso ay
 usually in Filipino and Taglish which
nalumbay ng
catches the attention of most
kay-tagal
listeners using language for casual
Ngunit
conversations in the Philippines
ngayo’y
 genre similar to that of rock in the
nandi’to na
USA, though of Filipino origin
ikaw”
Example:
- Ang Huling El Bimbo by Eraserheads
- Halaga by Parokya ni Edgar
- Magbalik by Callalily
- Himig natin by Juan dela Cruz band
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3. NEO- TRADITIONAL
2. Ryan Cayabyab

(Picture shows the logo of the band-

Pinikpikan
 Composed music for full-length ballets,
 Neo-Traditional Filipino music is music theatre musicals, pop music, film scores,
fused with ethnic music/ instruments etc.
 Examples are music from Joey Ayala  Compositions include Maalaala Mo
and Pinikpikan Kaya, Kumukutikutitap, etc

Assignment: Research and Listen

to different examples if Philippine
Contemporary Music for 3. Francisco Feliciano
discussions

FAMOUS CONTEMPORARY FILIPINO

MUSIC COMPOSERS

1. George Masangkay Canseco

 Produced more than 30 major works

including operas and music dramas
 Composition includes: La Loba Negra,
Ashen Wings, Sikhay sa Kabila ng
Paalam

 Nationally acclaimed composer

 Written songs for Freddie Aguilar, Sharon
Cuneta and Basil Valdez
 Compositions include: Sinasamaba kita,
My only love, Kailangan Kita
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4. Rey Valera
CONTEMPORARY MUSIC FROM
OTHER REGIONS

1. Noel Cabangon (Region 1- La Union)

 Reynaldo Valera Guardiano, better

known as Rey Valera, is a Filipino singer,
songwriter, music director, film scorer
and television host. He wrote and
produced songs that were recorded by
various singers, most notably Sharon  former member of “Buklod”, a Filipino
Cuneta folk singer and composer
 Some of his compositions include: Kahit  Music revolves on
maputi na ang buhok ko, Maging sino ka - social events and issues
man, Pangako sa’yo. - role of government in
protecting its people
- conservation of the
Assignment: We have a lot of great environment
Filipino composers. Have a research - Love and Friendship
on them and try to see whether you  Music includes: Kanlungan, Tuwing
know some of their compositions. This
umuulan at Kapiling ka
is for our virtual discussion! 

2. Tribu Calamianen (Region 4-B – Palawan)

FAMOUS CONTEMPORARY SINGERS

1. FREDDIE AGUILAR
Example: Anak
2. APO HIKING SOCIETY
Example: American Junk
3. GARY VALENCIANO
Example: Wag Ka Nang Umiyak
4. KUH LEDESMA
Example: Dito Ba
5. SHARON CUNETA
Example: Sana’y Wala Nang Wakas
 promotes the culture of the Calamianen
6. LEA SALONGA island
Examples: Minsan, Isang Kahapon  expresses songs through their own
7. JOEY AYALA dialect
Example: Awit ng Mortal  use of indigenous instruments
8. FRANCIS MAGALONA  Examples of songs: Halina sa Coron, Mt.
Example: Three Stars and a Sun Tapyas
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Governor Pack Road, Baguio City, Philippines 2600
Tel. Nos.: (+6374) 442-3316, 442-8220; 444-2786;
442-2564; 442-8219; 442-8256; Fax No.: 442-6268 Grade Level/Section:
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3. BisRock (Region 7- Cebu)

 Indigenous styles and instruments
 promotes cultural awareness

Examples of songs: Salidumay, Kalibutan

Nagdumili, Padayon

5. Bayang Barrios (Region 13- Agusan)

 Bisrock is a subgenre of Pinoy rock,

propagated by the Cebu rock music
industry in the Philippines.

 The term, which is in the blended form,

comes from the Cebuano words Bisaya,
referring the Visayan languages, and
"rock", for rock music
 Bayang Barrios is a Filipino musician and
singer who hails from Bunawan, Agusan
 Examples of songs: Englesira, Prinsipal,
del Sur, and is known for her use of
Alas Kwatro by Missing Filemon
indigenous instruments and styles.

 In 2005, Barrios' song "Isipin Mo Na Lang"

4. Grace Nono (Region 13- Agusan) was used in the end credits of the indie
Filipino film Ang Pagdadalaga ni
Maximo Oliveros

 Indigenous styles and instruments

 promotes environment and world peace

Examples of songs: Sinisintang Bayan,

Bathala, Gising na Kaibigan

NOTE: These are just SOME of the

MANY contemporary singers of
 Grace Nono is a Filipino singer, known for
Philippine music. Research and
her musical style based on traditional
identify the contemporary singers
Filipino rhythms.
of your own region and explore
their music!
 She is also an ethnomusicologist, scholar
of Philippine shamanism, and cultural
worker
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Tel. Nos.: (+6374) 442-3316, 442-8220; 444-2786;
442-2564; 442-8219; 442-8256; Fax No.: 442-6268 Grade Level/Section:
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MODULE 8- MUSIC Subject Teacher: Mr. Jess Martin C. Siapno

III. TECHNIQUES AND c. Musikong Bumbong

d. Bamboo organ;
PERFORMANCE PRACTICES e. Angklung ensemble;

1. MUSIC OF LUZON (LOWLANDS) 2. MUSIC OF CORDILLERA

A. Vocal Music can be seen: 1. Vocal Music

a) Performance practice : Solo or group a) Performance practice;
b) Folk songs: ( paruparung bukid, leron- Example: Igorota by Jun Utleg
leron sinta etc) : Ipegpegsam ay Buwan by
c) Sacred (Liturgical and Devotional) Brian Aliping
music: Mass, Pastores, Senakulo, b) Representative songs/genre
Pasyon, Salubong, Flores de Mayo, (salidummay, oggayam, ba-diw)
Santacruzan; 2. Instrumental Music
d) Secular music: Harana, Balitaw, a) Gangsa ensemble- Gangsa is a single
Kumintang, Polka; hand-held smooth-surfaced gong
e) Art music: Kundiman with a narrow rim. A set of gangsa,
which is played one gong per
B. Instrumental Music musician, consists of gangsa tuned to
a. Rondalla- The rondalla is an different notes, depending on
ensemble of stringed instruments regional or local cultural preferences
played with the plectrum or pick and
generally known as plectrum
instruments.

b) Bamboo solo/ensemble
b. Brass Band- A brass band is a musical
group that is made up of
only brass instruments (such as the
trumpet, tuba, and trombone) and a
drum section.

* Others:
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Tel. Nos.: (+6374) 442-3316, 442-8220; 444-2786;
442-2564; 442-8219; 442-8256; Fax No.: 442-6268 Grade Level/Section:
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3. MINDORO AND PALAWAN 5. MINDANAO

1. Vocal Music 1. Vocal music:

a) Performance practice a. chants;
b) Representative songs/genre (Vocal b. lullaby
chants-Ambahan, Igway)
2. Instrumental Ensemble
2. Instrumental Music a) Kulintang ensemble- Kulintang is a
a) Instrumental ensembles: modern term for an ancient instrumental
Bamboo/Gong ensemble form of music composed on a row of small,
b) Solo instruments horizontally laid gongs that function
melodically, accompanied by larger,
4. VISAYAS suspended gongs and drums

1. Vocal Music
a) Performance practice;
b) Representative songs/genre:
Balitao-Visayan, Pastores-Christmas,
Kanta-Folksong, Ballad, Lullaby,
Courtship, and Composo - Ilonggo
narrative song.

2. Instrumental Music
a) Instrumental ensembles: Rondalla,
Tultogan, Harp, Band, “Bird Dance”
Binanog (Panay, Bukidnon)
b) bamboo ensemble

c) solo instruments

3. Non-Islamic
a) Christian;
b) Lumad: (Folk songs of Zamboanga,
Butuan & Tausug).
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Governor Pack Road, Baguio City, Philippines 2600
Tel. Nos.: (+6374) 442-3316, 442-8220; 444-2786;
442-2564; 442-8219; 442-8256; Fax No.: 442-6268 Grade Level/Section:
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MODULE 8- MUSIC Subject Teacher: Mr. Jess Martin C. Siapno

Filipino Music Trivia

1. Did you know the inspiration behind the

Christmas song “Payapang Daigdig”? 4. Did you know that Levi Celerio wrote the
lyrics of the song Sa Ugoy ng Duyan in just
Inspired by the ending of World War II, this 15 minutes?
song is acclaimed as the local counterpart
of the traditional Western carol “Silent Night, In 1948, he and other Filipino artists
Holy Night.” It was composed by National boarded the SS Gordon in Honolulu. Levi
Artist for Music Felipe Padilla de Leon. (From Celerio wrote it while the ship was still
the CCP Encyclopedia of Philippine Art, v. docked in Honolulu. (From Music in history,
6, p. 264-265) history in music. Manila : UST Publishing,
2004)

2. Did you know that the lyrics of the

Philippine National Anthem had versions MINI TASK- Now, it is your time to share
in three languages? some trivia/facts that you know about
the music of your own region or
The national anthem composed in 1898 Philippine Music in General. Share at
remained without words until Jose Palma least 2 facts/ trivias!
wrote the poem Filipinas, which was used as
the anthem’s lyrics in 1899. In the 1920s, the
American colonial government
commissioned the translation of the original
Spanish lyrics into English and the product of
which was officially adopted by the References:
Philippine Commonwealth in 1934. In 1956,
the Filipino translation by Ildefonso Santos  Sayuno, C. (2019). Contemporary
and Julian Cruz Balmaceda was officially Philippine Arts from the Regions, Diwa
proclaimed. Some revisions were still made Learning system inc. 120 Thailand corner
in 1962, the product of which is the version Legazpi Village Makati City, Philippines.
which is now sung publicly.  https://milnepublishing.geneseo.edu/m
usic-and-the-child/chapter/chapter-2/
3. Did you know that Borromeo Lou was the  https://ncca.gov.ph/about-ncca-
Philippine “King of Jazz?” 3/subcommissions/subcommission-on-
the-arts-sca/music/contemporary-
In 1921, a Cebuano named Luis Borromeo music/
returned from America and Canada as
Borromeo Lou. It was he who brought
“American-style stage entertainment” to
the country. He redefined the traditional
vod-a-vil (or bodabil) by integrating
“Classic-Jazz Music” in shows. “Borromeo
himself became a jazz bandleader, and
became known as the Philippine “King of
Jazz,” the title then given to the famous Paul
Whiteman in America (From Pinoy Jazz
Traditions. Pasig City: Anvil, 2004).”