Music Workshop
Never had I imagine that music has a variety that
exudes so many genre. I always thought that music is the
same across culture and races. Melody, rhythms, lyrics that
jives together forms a good music but I was wrong with
that notion. Different individuals with different backgrounds
have different music yet they can appreciate, relate and
understand music, they never heard before.
I was given a chance to attend a music workshop with the
DLSU chamber ensemble presenting music from a
perspective that really taught us, students a lot. What I like
about music is the rightful combination of the music and
lyrics with the participation of art; editing the tunes and
creating a new horizons, making a standard for people to
know what music has to offer.
I like the presentation of Filipino ethnic musical instruments,
because it is fascinating to know that there are real “Filipino”
instruments. I want the Devil’s water chime because its
uniqueness is undoubtedly killing me; I want to own one.
I thought of the normal chimes at home but this one is surreal,
The sound is like real water coming from a falls. It is
amazingly different, and it get stuck in my head. Other ethnic
instruments that I like are Bungkaka, a bamboo buzzer and
Hegalong, a guitar-like instrument.
I never appreciated these instruments before because I
thought they were just fancy Ethnic crafts that people may
select and collect but now, I understand their importance to
the tribes and traditions of people passed down from
generation to generation. It has a substance for a culture
that we do not know, only records that can be featured by
the people. I am really amazed to see such creations that
exercises my imagination of their lives before, and how they
enjoy music, as I enjoy music now.
I know something new from this workshop and I was surprise
for knowing it. Classical music is so powerful and helpful in
our daily living. We do not know this but majority of
individuals listening to classical music are intelligent or
sensible than people listening to other type of music. What
surprise me is that there are songs, modern songs that have
classical background and tune. One example is Eric
Carmen’s Love is all that matters because it is taken from
5th symphony, 2nd movement by Tchaikovsky. Another
example is Eric Carmen/Celine Dion’s All by myself which
is taken from piano concerto no. 2 by Rachmaninoff. I am
really surprise hearing the same tune from a classical
viewpoint to a modern viewpoint, very awesome indeed.
It is pointed out that proper intonation, tempo, dynamics
and showmanship make a good music possible. The
organization of these four must complement each other
making a harmonious communication and delivering a
great performance for people to hear. They showed us
the proper/improper ways of using these four and it is
quite obvious and lousy yet nonetheless very helpful.
The workshop was excellent but the choice of songs were
not. Actually, there are parts (songs) that I considered
boring. I know that they just followed what the syllabus
had required but I do suggest that they add other
interesting and exciting classical music so that we, as
listeners may appreciate more. It truly lacks something
that normal people are searching for. And I wonder why
they chose those musicians and their music? Come to think
of it, maybe it is time for other music to emerge. Maybe?
Maybe not? But I do want to give credit to the mastermind(s)
of this event, thank you. A job very well done.
It is easy to learn new things in life but to remember it
always is hard. An everyday practice must be challenged.
Music is like art; the more you practice, the better the
outcome. It is ok to fail, as long as, you know where to
stand and start all over. It is after all a continuous process
that human nature is presented to but it is up to us, whether
we want to go for it or let others do their trick.
Quotable Quotes.....
One of the saddest truths in life:
People will adore and love you for all the things you have
done for them but will hate you for a single mistake.
