Music

• Contemporary Music

  Any style of music that is current or modern, addressing current issues in a manner that is appealing to the current audience. The manner of appeal may involve fusing more than one original music style together.
• Ramon Santos, PHD (National Artist): 'Contemporary music in the Philippines refers to compositions that have adopted ideas and elements from 20th-century art music in the west, as well as the latest trends and musical styles in the entertainment industry.'
• Music that is currently being written, recorded, and performed by Filipino Composers
• This music is known as popular music (Pop Music) that was popularized during the 60's to 70's that mostly in ballad forms
• Philippine National Contemporary Artist


  An order bestowed by the Philippines on Filipinos who have made significant contributions to the development of Philippine art. Member of the order are known as National Artist
• Famous Contemporary Composers and their Compositions

  • RYAN CIPRIANO PUJANTE CAYABYAB (Ryan Cayabyab)
  • Lucio San Pedro
  • Francisco Santiago
  • Nicanor Abelardo
  • Antonio J. Molina
  • Alfredo Buenaventura
  • Lucrecia R. Kasilag
  • Levi Celerio
  • Restituto "Restie" Umali
• Ryan Cayabyab


  A Filipino Musician, Arranger, Singer, Composer, and Conductor. Also known as Mr. C. Born on May 4, 1954 at Quezon City. His genres are Classical, Manila, Sound Jazz, Religious, Adult Contemporary. Graduated from the University of The Philippines College of Music with Bachelor's Degree in Music Composition. Famous compositions: Kay Ganda ng Ating Musika, Kumukutikutitap, Araw Gabi
• Kay Ganda ng Ating Musika is a song composed by Ryan Cayabyab and performed by Hajii Alejandro in the First Metro Manila Music Festival in 1978 where it won the grand prize
• Kay Ganda ng Ating Musika

  This song exalts the emergence of Filipino nationalism in Music. Describes the metaphorical language, the beautiful, experiences of discovering the gift of song.
• Lucio San Pedro


  Also know as the "Romantic Nationalist". His chords have a rich expressive tonality, as represented in his well-loved Sa Ugoy ng Duyan.
• Ugoy ng Duyan


  A lullaby melody sung by his mother.
• Francisco Santiago


  Known as the "Father of the Kundiman". Belongs to the "Triumvirate of Filipino Composers".
• Nicanor Abelardo


  Developed a style that combined European romanticism with chromaticism. He belongs to the "Triumvirate of Filipino Composers" together with Francisco Santiago and Antonio Molina.
• Antonio J. Molina


  "Father of Philippine Impressionist Music"
• Alfredo Buenaventura


  Among the few composers in the Philippines who composed five full length operas. He has his own set of ideas about music and composition.
• Lucrecia R. Kasilag


  Particularly known for incorporating indigenous Filipino instruments into orchestral productions. National Artist for Music in 1989.
• Levi Celerio


  Guinness Book of World Records for being the Only Person to Make Music with a Leaf. He received numerous awards for his musical achievements in film.
• Restituto "Restie" Umali


  A composer, teacher, and musical arranger. He arranged the Philippine national anthem. He wrote a total of more or less 120 movie theme songs.
• Filipino pop songs mainly referred to songs popularized since the 1960s, especially those in the ballad form. It was the during the American regime when the Filipinos created forms of leisure that is popular today which is known as Philippine popular music
• During the time when American influence was at its pick, some local artists continued to strive for a distinct sound that could be referred to as "Filipino" or the "Manila Sound" which flourished through the 80s
• Filipino Popular Music Artists

  • Constancio de Guzman
  • Herminio Jose Lualhati Alcasid Jr.
  • Moira Dela Torre
• Constancio de Guzman


  "The Dean of Filipino movie composer and musical directors". Composer of nationalistic song Bayan Ko. Some of his works are Maalala Mo Kaya, Ang Tangi Kong Pag-ibig. Best Composer in Awit Awards in 1982.
• Herminio Jose Lualhati Alcasid Jr.


  A Filipino singer songwriter, television presenter, comedian, parodist, and actor. President of OPM (Organisasyon ng Pilipinong Mang-Aawit). Alcasid debuted as a singer in 1989 with the release of his self-titled album.
• Moira Dela Torre


  A Filipina singer-songwriter. She rose to fame for her covers of Imago's "Sundo", Moonstar88's "Torete", and the Himig Handog-winning single "Titibo tibo". Some of her compositions are, Mabagal, Paubaya, Tagpuan, Patawad, Paalam, Before it Sinks, and Sundo.
• Form


  The arrangement of musical units of rhythm, melody, and or/ harmony that show repetition or variation, the arrangement of the instruments or the way a symphonic piece is orchestrated. It could be identified as A, AB, ABC, ABA form.
• Dynamics


  Refers to the volume of a sound or note. It could be seen as: p (soft), pp (very soft), ppp (very very soft), f (loud), ff (very loud), fff (very very loud).
• Pitch


  In music, position of a single sound in the complete range of sound. Sounds are higher or lower in pitch according to the frequency of vibration of the sound waves producing them.
• Tempo


  The rate of speed of a musical piece or passage indicated by one of a series of directions and often by an exact metronome marking. Examples: Largo – very slow, Presto – sudden or super fast, Allegro – fast, quickly and bright.
• Philippine pop music is very relevant since early 1970s. Commonly termed as Original Pinoy Music or OPM.
• Common themes of OPM

  • love relationships (starting up or falling apart)
  • good times
  • dreams and desires
  • confronting problems
• Photography


  It becomes clear how the photographer has captured the elements of form, color, light and shadow, texture and composition to create a true work of art.
• Film


  Has risen to tremendous heights within the last century. As its early name "Motion Pictures" declared, film brought yet another dimension into play that of moving images.
• Film Makers and other parts


  • Film Director
  • Film Actors/ Acting
  • Cinematography
  • Editing
  • Production Set/ Design
• Animation


  To make something appear to move by creating a series of drawings.
• Examples of Filipino Animated Films

  • Urduja (2008)
  • Dayo: Sa Mundo ng Elementalia (2008)
  • RPG Metanoia (2010)
• Print Media


  Large sale publications such as newspapers, magazines, journals, books of all kinds like brochures, flyers, menus and the like. there remains the more conventional form known as print media.
• Advertising


  These appear in newspapers, magazines, posters, brochures and flyers.
• Photography as Art


  Involves recognizing an important moment or a distinctive expression, framing it in the camera viewfinder with an eye for composition, and then pressing the shutter.
• Photography as Communication


  Next to the printed word, the photographic image is today's most important means of conveying information and ideas, expressing emotions, even championing causes.
• Basic Compositions in Photography

  • Filling the Frame
  • Rule of Thirds
  • Framing
  • Leading Lines
  • Symmetrical Balance
  • Asymmetrical Balance