PINOY FOLK & ROCK MUSIC
Josh Villanueva John Aguado
Marianne Dasal
Macapagal and Marcos Administrations
∗ It was in the presidential reign of Macapagal and Marcos when Pinoy classical rock was developed and recognized.
Major Historical Events(60s-70s)
∗ 1961-1965 Diosdado Macapagal Administration
∗ 1965-1986 Marcos Era ∗ Martial Law ∗ Constitutional
Convention
Major Historical Events(60s-70s)
∗ Golden Age of Pinoy Rock (Late 60s- late 70s)
∗ Pioneered by Juan Dela Cruz Band (psychedelic blues rock trio)
∗ Pioneering artists are heavily considered as Classic Pinoy Rock to distinguish from the works of relatively younger Pinoy rock bands.
Socio-Cultural
∗ Social and political consciousness was growing.
∗ Artists with socio-political themes: ∗ Freddie Aguilar ∗ Asin ∗ Florante ∗ Juan Dela Cruz Band
∗ Vietnam War Withdraw ∗ Hippie Movement ∗ Uprisings in the West ∗ Woodstock-esque concerts
∗ Civil rights and freedom of speech in the West.
Socio-Cultural Events
∗ British Invasion (1963) ∗ Brought mainstream bands
like the Beatles to the Philippines
Technological Advancements
∗ Electric instruments/ American and British technology ∗ Beatles ∗ The Shadows ∗ The Ventures
∗ Portable Music ∗ Compact cassette (1962) ∗ 8-track tape (1965) ∗ Walkman tape player
(1978)
∗ OPM- Original Pilipino recordings introduced by the booming young record label producers in the mid 60s
∗ Buddy De Vera (Alpha Records) ∗ Vic Del Rosario and Orly Ilacad (Vicor Records) ∗ James Dy (Dyna Records) ∗ Nonoy Balboa (Grandeur Records) ∗ Luis and Mike Lee (D Swan Records) ∗ Tito Ty (ANS Records)
Technological Advancements
Technological Advancements
∗ Up to the late 60s, the average cost of the production of a single is P600.
∗ Breakdown: ∗ Composition- P50.00 ∗ Singer- P50.00 ∗ Musicians- P300.00 ∗ Arranger- P50.00 ∗ Studio cost- P100.00 ∗ Duplication per
thousand- P300.00
Artists
∗ Asin ∗ First to bring a pro-environment song to the
airwaves ∗ Famous for providing anti-Marcos dictatorship
sentiments
Artists
∗ Juan Dela Cruz Band ∗ Re-awakened national
pride through their bluesy Tagalog rock songs
∗ One of the first bands to compose songs in local languages
∗ “Taglish” (1970s) ∗ Seen as a bold new move ∗ Broke the barrier for
generations to come. ∗ E.g. Sharon Cuneta’s
first hit, “Mr. DJ”.
Artists
∗ Tito Sotto (The Tilt-Down Men) ∗ Vicor-music corporations
∗ Eddie Mesa ∗ Elvis Presley of the
Philippines
∗ The Dyna Souls Band ∗ Beatles of the Philippines
∗ Freddie Aguilar ∗ Debut single, “Anak”-
one of the most commercially successful releases in Filipino history, also became widely popular internationally in different languages.
Radio Stations
∗ DZRJ AM Weekend “Pinoy Rock and Rhythm” hosted by Dante David aka. Howlin’ Dave ∗ Provided publicity to
Pinoy rock bands
∗ DWIZ AM Station of Aliw Broadcasting Corp. ∗ First to air rock songs of
the 60s such as the Beatles, Ventures and The Beach Boys
∗ Introduced alternative music to the Filipino youth in the 60s
∗ Voice of the Democratic Revolution known as Radyo Bandido
Influences
∗ Themes ∗ Nationalistic
(Philippines) ∗ Peace and Love (West,
PH) ∗ Equality (West) ∗ Counter-culture of
Sociopolitics (PH)
∗ Dominant theme: ∗ Anti-government ∗ Rebellious feelings for
cultural norms
e.g. Balita, Bayan Kong Sinilangan (Asin) Bayan Ko (Freddie Aguilar)
∗ Ikaw ang Miss Universe ng Buhay Ko (Hotdog)- ∗ Developed into Manila Sound
∗ Anak- Freddie Aguilar ∗ Himig Natin- Juan Dela Cruz ∗ Balita- Asin
Songs