ONG COMPOSERS

CHARACTERISTICS OF A HIT SONG

• The song is worth remembering.
• The song has a catchy phrase.
• The song has an instant power to arouse a
sympathetic response.
• The lyrics of the song use figurative language
or phrases that produce distinct mental images.
• The song has a well-crafted structure.
CONSTANCIO DE GUZMAN
- a renowned music director and movie

composer
- studied piano and composition under

the tutelage of Nicanor Abelardo in

Manila
- his father wanted him to study law so
he shifted to commerce
Maalaala Mo Kaya
Bayan Ko
 LEVI CELERIO
- a very prolific songwriter and
the 1997 National Artist for
Music and Literature
- studied at the Academy of
Music in Manila
- Manila Symphony Orchestra's
youngest member
Pasko na Naman
Saan ka man Naroroon?
 MIKE VELARDE
- guided by the principle. “Think
Filipino, Write Filipino, and Sound
Filipino”
- became a member of the
orchestra of Zamboanga Normal
School
- music was calling him from his
inner being
Titibok-Tibok
Sa hirap at ginhawa
 GEORGE CANSECO
- a nationally applauded composer
of Filipino songs
- studied piano on his own and was
able to write, notate, and compose
songs at an early age
- was elected as the President of
the Filipino Society of Composers,
Authors, and Publishers, Inc.
(FILSCAP)
Ako ay Pilipino
Langit at Lupa, 1988