tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49909294645556645722024-09-12T22:10:58.848-07:00A Filipino as well as American collection of music and songs from the past with included lyrics, interpretations, videoke and music videos. Personal recollections and memories also shared. A compilation of Tagalog Original Pilipino Music (OPM) as well as influential American songs from the 80s, 90s, and beyond.Coconuterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06797054005834846709noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4990929464555664572.post-36398999001950734002008-07-20T08:37:00.000-07:002008-07-20T09:10:54.925-07:00<span style="font-weight: bold;">Philippine Geography</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">performed by Yoyoy Villame</span><br /><br /><object height="110" width="300"><param name="movie" value="http://media.imeem.com/m/ocLhZzFbst/aus=false/"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://media.imeem.com/m/ocLhZzFbst/aus=false/" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="110" width="300"></embed></object><br /><br />Unfortunately, Yoyoy Villame, the novelty singer and comedian from Bohol, Visayas has already passed away, but his songs are still a favorite among many Visayans and Filipinos.<br /><br />I came to know and enjoy this song from my grandmother, who is also a native of Visayas. With its upbeat tempo and informational lyrics, along with Yoyoy's unique Visayan accent, you just can't help but smile and try to sing along. And if you watch the video below, you might just learn the location of the Philippine provinces that all Filipino children are required to memorize as elementary students.<br /><br />In fact, with its "happy" vibe and geographical lesson, I think it would make for a good tourism instrument should a production company invest in creating a visually Philippine-representative music video to accompany the song.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Music Video / Videoke:</span><br /><br /><object height="344" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/m3G5FlwSd6o&amp;hl=en&amp;fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/m3G5FlwSd6o&amp;hl=en&amp;fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" height="344" width="425"></embed></object><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Lyrics:</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Philippines has a great history<br />According to our geography<br />Manila is the capital city<br />That is known from the other country<br />Metro Manila, Quezon City<br />Caloocan, Pasay, Makati<br />Marikina, Pasig, Sapote,<br />Malabon, Las Pinas, Paranaque<br /><br />From the north Batanes, Aparri<br />Ilocos Sur, Ilocos Norte<br />Isabela, Cagay-an Valley<br />Mountain Province, La union, Baguio City<br />Nueva Ecija, Nueva Vizcaya<br />Tarlac, Pangasinan, Pampanga<br />Zambales, Bataan, Abra,<br />Bulacan, Cavite, Batangas, Laguna<br /><br />Now lets go to the Southern Luzon<br />Camarines Norte, Quezon<br />Albay, Camarines Sur<br />Catanduanes, Masbate, Sorsogon<br /><br />And we add three islands more<br />Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon<br />Then down to Visayan shore<br />The most tamis sugar, coconut and corn.<br /><br />Ay yeah,yeah,..................<br />Cebu, Mactan, Mandaue<br />Ay yeah,yeah,..................<br />Bohol, Samar, Leyte<br />Ay yeah,yeah,..................<br />Iloilo, Capiz, Aklan, Antique<br />Palawan, Negros, Bacolod<br />City or Dumaguete<br /><br />Now lets go to the land of promise<br />The land of Mindanao<br />Bukidnon, Zamboanga, Misamis<br />Mambahao, Butuan, Agusan, Surigao<br />Cagayan de Oro, Iligan, Ozamis<br />And the three provinces of Davao<br />Davao Sur, Oriental, del Norte<br />Cotabato, Lanao, Sulu, Tawi Tawi<br /><br />Ay yeah,yeah,.................. Philippines has a great history<br />Ay yeah,yeah,.................. Manila is the capital city<br />Ay yeah,yeah,.................. All tourists are invited to see<br />According to our geography Philippines is a beautiful country</span>Coconuterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06797054005834846709noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4990929464555664572.post-29664064000365431342008-07-19T17:40:00.000-07:002008-07-19T15:41:55.723-07:00<span style="font-weight: bold;">Babalik Ka Rin</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">performed by Gary Valenciano<br />written by Louie Ocampo</span><br /><br /><object height="80" width="300"><param name="movie" value="http://media.imeem.com/m/glIAnM-Y8U/aus=false/"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://media.imeem.com/m/glIAnM-Y8U/aus=false/" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="110" width="300"></embed></object><br /><br />This song never fails to evoke strong feelings and stir up buried memories from my past as a child in the Philippines, as I described in <a href="http://coconuter.blogspot.com/2008/06/babalik-ka-rin.html">a blog post</a> not long ago.<br /><br />It is a beautiful song with a simple yet powerful message. From the initial tingling sounds to the heart-bursting climax, from the piercing words in Tagalog to the capturing rhythm of the tribal beats in its closing segment, this brilliant song magnificently sung by Gary Valenciano is a true inspiration, especially for the OFW if not for every Filipino.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Music Video</span><br /><br /><object height="344" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/riiPw92GH60&amp;hl=en"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/riiPw92GH60&amp;hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" height="344" width="425"></embed></object><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Lyrics:</span><br /><br />I<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Saan ka man naroroon ngayon, Saudi, Japan o HongKong<br />Babalik ka rin, babalik ka rin, babalik ka rin.<br />Ano mang layo ang narating, Singapore, Australia<br />Europe o Amerika, babalik at babalik ka rin.</span><br /><br />Refrain:<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Kaytagal mo nang nawala, babalik ka rin, babalik ka rin<br />Kaytagal mo nang nawala, babalik ka rin, babalik ka rin.</span><br /><br />II<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Sa piling ng iyong pinagmulan, sa iyong nakaraan<br />Babalik ka rin, babalik ka rin, babalik ka rin<br />Anumang layo ang narating, iyong maaalala<br />Ang dati mong kasama, babalik at babalik ka rin.</span><br /><br />(Repeat Refrain)<br /><br />III<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Sa paglipas ng panahon, sa iyong kahapon<br />Sa alaalang naghihintay sa 'yo.</span><br /><br />(Repeat Refrain, 2x)Coconuterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06797054005834846709noreply@blogger.com0