Song Analysis

ART APPRECIATION
 LESSON 3 - Tempo and Dynamics: moods, themes, interpretation

Sige, Ika Man Daw (OPTIONAL Enrichment Activity)

I presume that you know this song. Please write tempo and dynamics markings that may be
appropriate for this song.  How do tempo and dynamics contribute to the aesthetic value of the
song?

mp p
Gusto kitang isayaw nang mabagal
slow- moderately slow
p pp
Gusto kitang isayaw nang mabagal
slow- moderately slow
mp p mp
Hawak kamay, pikit mata, sumasabay sa musika
slow- moderately slow
mp p
Gusto kitang isayaw ng mabagal
slow- moderately slow

The song "Mabagal" by Daniel Padilla and Moira Dela Torre has a tempo of 75 BPM, which is
described as being (slow to moderately slow), and its dynamics are Pianissimo(pp) - very soft,
Piano(p) - soft, and Mezzo piano(mp) - moderately soft. The title itself gives away the tempo
and dynamics of the song because "mabagal" means slow and is thus associated with repose and
calmness.

Tempo and dynamics contribute to the song's aesthetic value because they allow the musician to
express their feelings and emotions to the audience. It will also be simple for them to integrate
drama and varying intensities throughout a piece, making music both captivating and
pleasurable.
  Lesson 4 - Harmony and Texture: chords, intervals, how harmony is
designed

Sige Ika Man Daw (OPTIONAL Enrichment Activity)

 Please write the lyrics of “Ikaw at Ako” by Moira, an original movie soundtrack in the movie,
Hello, Love, Goodbye. Analyze the song for its texture. How is it designed? Is there vocal
harmony involved? Can you label the lyrics/lines that maintain Monophonic, Homophonic or
Polyphonic Textures?

[Verse 1: Sung by Moira Dela Torre]

Sabi nila, balang araw darating
Ang iyong tanging hinihiling
At nung dumating ang aking panalangin
Ay hindi na maikubli

[Pre-Chorus: Sung by Moira Dela Torre]

Ang pag-asang nahanap ko sa'yong mga mata
At ang takot kong sakali mang ika'y mawawala

[Chorus: Moira Dela Torre alone continues to sing this secton]

At ngayon, nand'yan ka na
'Di mapaliwanag ang nadarama
Handa ako sa walang hanggan
'Di paaasahin, 'di ka sasaktan
Mula noon hanggang ngayon
Ikaw at ako

[Verse 2: This secton started by Jason Marvin]

At sa wakas ay nahanap ko na rin
Ang aking tanging hinihiling
Pangako sa'yo na ika'y uunahin
At hindi naitatanggi

[Pre-Chorus 2: Sung by Jason Marvin]

Ang tadhanang nahanap ko sa'yong pagmamahal
Ang dudulot sa pag-ibig natin na magtatagal

[Chorus: Both, Moira Dela Torre, Jason Marvin]

At ngayon, nand'yan ka na
'Di mapaliwanag ang nadarama
Handa ako sa walang hanggan
'Di paaasahin, 'di ka sasaktan
Mula noon (Mula noon), - Polyphonic Texture
 hanggang ngayon
Ikaw at ako

[Outro: Both,Moira Dela Torre, Jason Marvin]

At ngayon, nandito na
Palaging hahawakan iyong mga kamay
'Di ka na mag-iisa sa hirap at ginhawa ay iibigin ka
Mula noon hanggang ngayon
Mula ngayon hanggang dulo
Ikaw at ako.

Moira Dela Torre and Jason Marvin have a collaborative single called Ikaw at Ako. I've noticed
that Moira and Jason sing by themselves in several of the song's sections due to what is
composed. It is known as Monophonic Texture.

The last chorus, nevertheless, is sung by Moira and Jason simultaneously in two different tones.
Homophonic is the name of this texture. You'll also see that the vocal harmony generated in this
section is based on the chord progression created just for this song.

Moreover, you'll notice that Jason subtly repeats Moira's melody to create a distinct kind of
harmony; this is what we mean when we talk about polyphonic texture.

 Lesson 5 - Form: unitary, binary, melodic, rhythmic/recitative

Sige, Ika Man Daw (OPTIONAL Enrichment Activity)

Analyze the form of “Mabagal” by Daniel Padilla and Moira Dela Torre

Chorus:
Gusto kitang isayaw ng mabagal
Gusto kitang isayaw ng mabagal
Hawak kamay, pikit mata, sumasabay sa musika
Gusto kitang isayaw ng mabagal
Verse 1:
‘eto na ang kantang hinihintay natin
‘eto na ang pagkakataong sabihin sa’yo
 Ang nararamdaman ng puso ko
Matagal ko nang gustong sabihin ito.
(Repeat Verse 1)
Verse 1.a:
Ilalagay ang ‘yong kamay sa aking bewang
Isasabay sa tugtog ng kanta ating katawan.
At dahan-dahang magdidikit ating mga palad
Matagal ko nang gustong mangyari ‘to.
Chorus:
Gusto kitang isayaw ng mabagal
Gusto kitang isayaw ng mabagal
Hawak kamay (hawak kamay) pikit mata (pikit mata)
sumasabay (sumasabay) sa musika
Gusto kitang isayaw ng mabagal

Since it is written in an AABB or AB form and contains the majority of the song's melodic
material, the song "Mabagal" by Daniel Padilla and Moira Dela Torre is an example of a binary
form in music. In addition, the piece contains two similar passages that recur frequently.

 Lesson 6 – Timbre - quality of sound

Sige, Ika Man Daw (OPTIONAL Enrichment Activity)

  Analyze the timbre involved in the song “Mabagal”.

 Describe the timbre of the female singer.

 Moira Dela Torre, the female singer, contributed flavor with her distinctive
angelic voice to the song "mabagal." To clarify, she has a breathy nasal
generating a smooth quality of sound and a soprano pitch.
 Describe the timbre of the male singer.
 In the song "mabagal," the male singer (Daniel Padilla) summoned all of his vocal
might to serenade the elderly. To clarify, he has a husky, deep voice that produces
a natural quality of sound and a bass pitch.
 What musical instruments are used?
 Drums, bass, guitar, keyboard, trumpet, saxophone, and trombone
 Describe the timbre of each musical instrument you have identified.
 Drums - (Hi Hat – Bright)
 Bass - Bright
 Guitar - Smooth
 Keyboard - Soft
 Trumpet - Bright
 Saxophone - Reedy
 Trombone - Brassy