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LOCAL COMPOSERThe pride of Filipino in music industry

Bonifacio Abdon

He studied at Ateneo municipal at he is part of the choir in the schoolAt the of 18 he already exposed in operaMost of Abdons musical compositions are in Tagalog zarzuelaFirst filipino who conduct an opera in the countryhe was appointed as a violin instructor violin in the Conservatory of Music of the University of the Philippines in 1920.

Works of Abdon:Misang Tagalog sa Balintawak (1910) composed for the Aglipayan Church Kundiman (1920) unpublished; composed for the Russian concert cellist Bogumil Sykora Instituto de Mujeres school hymn Romanza In Memoriam Antipolo Paghihinakit Awit ng Pulubi O! Dios sa Kalangitan! Ang Bibingka a part of one of Patricio Marianos works Ang Anak ng Dagat Ibong Adarna Alaala

Nicanor Abelardo

A native BulaceoAt age of eight he already compose a song Ang Unang Buko dedicated to her grandmotherHis family was know for being musicianAbelardo finally took up courses under Guy F. Harrison and Robert Schofield at the UP Conservatory of Music in 1916

Works of Abelardo:Mountain Suite "Ang Aking Bayan" The Historical Pageant Processional March Concerto in B Flat "Nasaan ka, Irog?" "Kundiman ng Luha" "Magbalik Ka, Hirang!" "Mutya ng Pasig" "National Heroes' Day Hymn" "Ikaw Rin" "Bituing Marikit" "Kung Ako'y Umibig" "Doon Po sa Aming Bayan" "Un Cuento de Lola Basiang"

Freddie Aguilar

Known as Bob Dylan of the Philippinesa folk musician of our countrybest known for his rendition of "Bayan Ko", which became the anthem for the opposition to the Marcos regime during the 1986 People Power Revolutionand for his song "Anak", the best-selling Philippine music record of all timeSome of the songs that caused him to be banned from mainstream media include: "Kata-rungan" or "justice" (speaking for the unjustly accused), "Pangako" ("promise") (a leader's unfulfilled pledges to an abandoned people), and "Luzvi-minda" (an acronym for Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao, calling on Filipinos to wake up to the reality of oppression)

Herminio Alcasid Jr.

Known as Ogie Alcasid and recently marriage to Regine VelasquezAlumni of La Salle,Grenhills and Univesity of the PhilippinesHe is a singer,songwriter, composer,host,actor,comedian and entrepreneurHe composed and arranged songs for television and films.He has since released 18 albums

Some major awards: Popular Male recording Artist Representative to the 1990 ASEAN SONG FESTIVAL, Kuala Lumpur2003 Famas Best Movie Theme Song of the Year (KAILANGAN KITA).2004 Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Award Most Popular Male Singer/Entertainer2008 24th Star Award for movies, movie theme song of the year, Pano Ba Kita Iibigin2009 STAR AWARDS FOR MUSIC( Male Recording Artist-First Recipient)2012 Multiple Intelligence for music award (Multiple Intelligence school)"Nandito Ako" (I Am Here) was awarded "Song of the Year" by local radio station Magic 89.9

Singles of Alcasid:Bakit Ngayon Ka Lang?Hanggang sa Dulo ng Walang HangganKailangan KitaKung Tayo'yMagkakalayoMay Bukas PaPangakoKailangan koy ikawHanggang ngayon

Joey Ayala

An advocate of environmental protectionHe composed song with nature,humanity,and dying tribes and culture as themes.Ayala also served as the (200810) Chairman and Vice-Chairman (2011-13) of the National Committee on Music under the National Commission for Culture and the Arts.

Works of Ayala:Panganay ng Umaga (Firstborn of the Morning)Magkabilaan (Dichotomies)Mga Awit ng Tanod-lupa (Songs of the Earth-Guardian)Lumad sa Syudad (Native in the City)Lupa't Langit (Earth and Heaven)16lovesongsAwit ng Magdaragat (Songs of the Seafarer)OrganikBasta May Saging (As Long as There Are Bananas!)JoeyAyala: RAWEncantada (Music from a Ballet Philippines dance-drama, 1992.)Parol (Music from a Ballet Philippines Christmas dance-drama, 1995.)Palay Bigas Kanin (A multi-artist collaborative album directed by Ayala, 2010. Available for educational use via the web.)Sita at Rama (In collaboration with sibling Cynthia Alexander. Music for a puppet theater production by Amelia Lapena Bonifacio.)

Heber Bartolome

is a Filipino folk and folk rock singer, songwriter, composer, poet, guitarist, bandurria player, bluesman, and painterHis music was influenced by the stylistic tradition of Philippine folk and religious melodiescarried the trademark sound of the kubing, a native musical IHis Tayoy Mga Pinoy (Were Filipinos) was a finalist during the 1978 first Metro Manila Popular Music Festival instrument in the Philippines

Works of Bartolome:Bartolomes famous songs include: Pasahero or passenger (1977), Almusal or breakfast, Inutil na Gising or an awake fool (1985), Karaniwang Tao or ordinary person (1985).

Eleander B. Buendia

Also know as Ely Buendiaa Filipino writer and musician who gained fame as guitarist, songwriter, and lead vocalist of the popular Pinoy rock band Eraserheads and Pupil.Alumni of Pasig Catholic College,University of Perpetual Help rizal and later enrolled at University of the PhilippinesEly Buendia had a broadsheet column, entitled "CURSOR," published weekly (every Saturday) in the Entertainment Section of the Manila Bulletin

Works of Eleander:Black wholeSuckerMarble with sister LallyKung di rin lang ikaw for True FaithMga Babae and Something always Bring Me back to you for NoviaStones Throw for Sponges ColaPrivate Diane with Francis Magalona and Death Threat

George Canseco

One of the foremost composer of original filipino music Most of his songs were interpreted by the country's ace balladeer, Basil ValdezHis manner of writing songs was as unusual as his gift as he can draw bittersweet emotion from some imagined experienceHis very first composition was "I'll Never Be Yours."He then finished journalism at the University of the East and even worked as one for the Philippines Herald and Associated Press where he was an editor

The following compositions all won best theme songs for Canseco from the FAMAS awards: "Imortal" (for the 1989 Metro Manila Film Fesrival) "Langis At Tubig" (1980) "Gaano Kadalas Ang Minsan" (1982) "Paano Ba Ang Mangarap" (1983) "Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin" (1984) "Hihintayin Kita Sa Langit" (1991)

"I'll Never Be Yours." "Kapantay Ay Langit," "Rain," "Kailangan Kita," "Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo, "Kastilyong Buhangin," "Dito Ba," "Langis At Tubig. Ngayon at Kailanman "Burlesk Queen, "Pagputi ng Uwak, Pagitim ng Tagak," "Atsay" and "Miss X; "Kapantay Ay Langit" (which was named best theme song in 1971). Works of Canseco

Jose CansecoA late 19th century composer who wrote hymns,zarzuelas, military marches and motetsReligious compositions:Salve a la Sma. Virgen Letania a la Sma. Virgen Liberame (responso) Plegaria a la Dolorosa Hymns to Nuestra Senora de Guia, patron saint of Ermita, Manila Secular pieces:La Despedida, with words by Lorenzo Guerrero and dedicated to Juanita Marco La Ausencia, dedicated to the girl who later on became his second wife Flor de Maria La Huerfana, dedicated to Clara Guerrero Josefina, dedicated to his daughter Valeroso, a paso doble Themis y Marta, a paso doble dedicated to General Eulogio Despojol Canseco also wrote the musical score of the Spanish zarzuela La Muerte de Lucrezia by Ronderos.

Ryan Caybyab

A holder of bachelor of Music in composition degree from UP college of Music He was the Executive and Artistic Director of San Miguel Foundation for Performing ArtsThe manager of the group Smokey moutainHe is now the executive director of the Philpop Music Fest Foundation Inc., the organization behind the Philippine Popular Music FestivalHe was also a Maestro performing in different country and events in country

Works of CayabyabTuwing Umuulan at Kapiling Ka (winner, 18th Awit Awards, Best Musical Arrangement)Iduyan MoKahit Ika'y Panaginip LangParaisong ParisukatTunay na LigayaNais KoLiman-Dipang TaoTsismisDa Coconut NutIniibig KitaParaisoAwit ng Pagsinta (Epithalamium) - from Ryan Cayabyab and Bienvenido Lumbera's pop-ballet Rama Hari; lyrics by LumberaHibang sa Awit - lyrics by Jose Javier Reyes

Levi Celerio

Celerio was a prolific songwriter, with over 4,000 songs to his creditHe is perhaps best known for being a leaf-player, a feat for which he was put into the Guinness Book of World Records. In 1997, he was named National Artist of the Philippines for Music.He would also later appear on That's Incredible!.

Works of CelerioLevi's Christmas songs: Pasko na Naman, Maligayang Pasko at Manigong Bagong Taon (Ang Pasko ay Sumapit), Misa de Gallo.love songs include: Saan Ka Man Naroroon?, Kahit Konting Pagtingin, Gaano Ko Ikaw Kamahal,Sa Ugoy ng Duyan,his folk songs include:Ang Pipit,Tinikling, Itik-Itik, Waray-WarayPitong Gatang,

Wency Cornejo

A son of New Anchor Mel TiangcoA composer and lead vocalist of band After ImagePart of the famous singing group in La Salle University- manila

Works of Cornejo:Habang May BuhayMagpakailanmanHanggangIsang kinabukasan(theme song of GMA Foundation)

Willy Cruz

A prolific songwriterHe has written lyrics and composed songs for Sharon cuneta and her movies He work for a number of telenovela including :Babangaon ako at dudurugin kaKung mahawi man ang ulapMy onlu lovePasan ko ang daigdigPati ba pintig ng pusoSinasamba kitaBituing wlaang ningningKaputol ng isang awit

Ernani Cuenco

film scorer, musical director and music teacherHe completed a music degree in piano and cello from the University of Santo Tomas where he also taught for decades until his death in 1988.His songwriting credits include: "Nahan, Kahit na Magtiis," "Diligin Mo ng Hamog ang Uhaw na Lupa, "Pilipinas," "Inang Bayan," "Isang Dalangin," "Kalesa," "Bato sa Buhangin" "Gaano Kita Kamahal."

Constancio de Guzman

acknowledged dean of Filipino movie composers and musical directorsNotable composerSet to music the lyrics of bayan ko written by Jose Corazon de Jesus (huseng batute)He became the music director of movie production outfits like Sampaguita, LVN, Royal, Excelsior, Lea, and Tagalog Ilang-ilang. In 1948, his song Ang Bayan Ko and Kung Kitay Kapiling bagged the gold medal at the Paris International Fair. The same song won for him the Awit Award for best Filipino lyricist.

Julian Felipe

The first filipino composer of noteSet music the lyrics of the Philippines national Anthem Lupang Hinirang written by Jose PalmaHe composed nationalistic songs that inspired his compatriots to continue fighting against the Spaniards

Lucrecia Kasilag

Knows as the First lady of the Philippine MusicShe made over 350 musical compositionShe serve as president of Cultural Center of the Philippines for 17 yearsHer last composition was a fantasy opera Why flowers bloom in May?

Louie Ocampo

Known for his association with Martin NievveraWrote numerous hits,most of which were done in collaboration with other artist.He became one of the Judge in Artista Academy in channel FiveComposition made was :Tell meKahit isang saglitYou are my songLagarista (arranged for Piolo Pascual)Closer you and I (GMA jingle)

Francisco Santiago

First Filipino composer to be confered the degree of doctor of Music AbroadThe First Filipino to be appointed director of UP conservatory of musicCreated the timeless piece like :PakiusapKundimanMadaling araw

Juan Silos Jr.Best known as Father of RondallaComposed the theme song of movie Giliw Ko and the popular Tunay na TunayJuan Silos, Jr. and his Rondalla has produced several traditional Philippine folk dances which he himself conducted. Lawiswis Kawayan Pastora Putong Sinalampati Redoba Culebra Paruparong Bukid Sileleddaang Pabirik Pingga-Pingga Pino Escala La Jota

Restituto Umali

Known as RestyOne of the most prolific composer the philippines ever producedHe became a volunteer instructor teaching the double-bass at the University of the Philippines (UP)

CompositionsSome of his compositions: Romance, 1953 Filipiana Medley Overture Medley for Philippine Arts Ang Kiri Sa Lahat ng Oras Ikaw ang Lahat sa Akin, 1969 Sa Araw ng Kasal, 1970 Dearest Forever, 1971 Sa Pagitan ng Dalawang Langit, 1974 Lupang Pangarap, 1975 AwardsSome of his awards: First Prize, Philippine Independence Hymn Contest, 1947 FAMAS Best Music Award for "Sa Bawa't Pintig ng Puso," 1964 FAMAS Best Music Award for "Pinagbuklod ng Langit," 1969 FAMAS Best Song Award for "Pinagbuklod ng Langit," 1969 Manila Film Festival Best Music Award for "Bitter-Sweet," 1969 FAMAS Best Music Award for "Mga Anghel na Walang Langit," 1970 FAMAS Best Music Award for "Ang Alamat," 1973 Olangapo Film Festival Best Music Award for "Ang Aguila at ang Araw", 1973

Mike Velarde

the founder and Servant Leader of the Philippines - based Catholic Charismatic religious group El ShaddaiComposer of Imelda Romuladez-Marcos favorite song Dahil SayoHe also compose :BuhatIkawLahat ng arawHabang may buhayMinamahal kitaIkaw ay akin