The following songs are arranged as included:
1. Lupang Hinirang
2. Pilipinas Kong Mahal
3. Gandang Pilipina
4. Kundiman (Santiago)
5. Magbalik Ka Hirang
6. Sa Libis ng Nayon
7. Ako ay Pilipino
1. Lupang Hinirang
2. Pilipinas Kong Mahal
3. Gandang Pilipina
4. Kundiman (Santiago)
5. Magbalik Ka Hirang
6. Sa Libis ng Nayon
7. Ako ay Pilipino
Lupang Hinirang is the national anthem of the Philippines. Its music was composed in 1898 byJulian Felipe, and the lyrics were adapted from the Spanish poem Filipinas , written by Jose Palma in 1899. Originally written as incidental music, it did not have lyrics when it was adopted as the anthem of the revolutionary First Philippine Republic and subsequently played during the proclamation of Philippine independence on June 12, 1898. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lupang_Hinirang |
Pilipinas Kong Mahal is one of the most popular patriotic songs in the Philippines, others being Bayan Ko ("My Country") and Magkaisa ("Unite"). In the Philippines, patriotic songs are often sung by people at political rallies, protests and demonstrations. These are also performed in plays and patriotic song or dance numbers, especially in schools during Araw ng Kasarinlán (Independence Day) celebrations in June and Buwan ng Wikà (Language Month) in August. This specific song is usually sung during flag retreat. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pilipinas_Kong_Mahal |
Kundiman is a genre of traditional Filipino love songs. The lyrics of the Kundiman are written in Tagalog. The melody is characterized by a smooth, flowing and gentle rhythm with dramatic intervals. Kundiman was the traditional means of serenade in the Philippines. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kundiman |
Sa Libis ng Nayon is a Tagalog Balitaw composed by Santiago S. Suarez . Sung and recorded by Sylvia La Torre in 1954 under the music supervision of Leopoldo Silos. The song describes the simple but happy and contented life in the Philippine countryside. http://classicalclips.com/videos/2753/sa-libis-ng-nayon-(balitaw)-sylvia-la-torre |