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