THE REASON WHY FILIPINOS ARE GREAT SINGERS

To sing is a very common thing in the Philippines, and in fact when Filipinos were asked about why are there so many singers in their land, often they say “I don't know.” Studies suggest it is because of the culture and the choices of the song and music they prefer. But I want you to understand why the culture? One proof is their national anthem, Lupang Hinirang or known in English as Beloved Homeland.

The anthem was originally Marcha Nacional Filipina or the Philippine National March. In 1898, its music was composed by Julian Felipe, however the lyrics added was originally Spanish based on a poem by Jose Palma, only on the year 1958 that it was translated to the Fililino language. What's with the anthem anyway? Does their national anthem helps them vocalized? The answer - YES!

But before we jump to the reason why, let me first tell you the message of the song. Since it was known as a national march, marching music must be hard pounding and loud, however in this case it is not. Lupang Hinirang is soft and has a very deep meaning towards every Filipino. Its like a Kundiman - a melodic and often sad songs. It is a song about the land they fought for, the beauty of everything in it, and the most painful part:

Aming ligaya na ‘pag may mang-aapi,

Ang mamatay nang dahil sa ‘yo.

The English version of this part is a bit crappy and doesn't portray much of the feelings. This part of the song is the finale and will make you cry once you know the meaning.

It is our happiness when there are oppressors

To die for our land

It portrays much of the Philippine history, under persecution of the Spanish crown, the inequality, the sufferings.

And to the reason why this anthem helps Fililinos to vocalize is that, THEY SING THE SONG EVERYTIME! Public schools are encourage to have a Flag Raising Ceremony every morning and a Flag Retreat Ceremony every afternoon. And government offices once a week. And on these ceremonies, they sing their national anthem. To add, every television channel and radio stations are obliged to play the national anthem. In fact, where ever you are, when you hear the anthem, you are supposed to stand still before the song ends.

Just imagine, from a young age at preschool until you become an adult, you are being to taught to sing and to listen to a beautiful painful song that tells you the story of your people with harmonic marching music playing. The chances are you will practice your vocals and develop it!

Published: January 25, 2019

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