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This coming sunday morning (5/03/09) is a big day for our country as our very own Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao (the best boxer in the world and the current # 1 pound for pound in the rating) is fighting against England's Ricky "The Hitman" Hatton in Las Vegas, Nevada.  Usually the brit fans are very noisy and loud just like that of a football game.   

Sounds fair and good rendition of the Philippines National Anthem by Martin.  This is the first time a male singer will sing the lupang hinirang.   

Video courtesy of google.com
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0zvDjNYqVQ

Manny and Ricky grand arrival at MGM Grand in Las Vegas Nevada.  Photos courtesy of fightnews.com



Cheers!

Martin Nievera is expecting the Pinoys to be serious when the anthem is sung? Look how he sings, this is the national anthem of our country not a pop song! Plus the diction is americanized, maajo pa maninda nalang siya ug tangkong sa Amerika.

The hairs of my back stood in hearing him sing this song.

Powerful! Mabuhay ng Pilipinas!

nice man gud voice si martin wa lang unta usa ba ang arrangement kay national anthem man

Mabuhay ang Pilipinas !!!

Bitaw, kini ato mga opinion ra man ni.  Almost Filipino singers who performed the anthem for Pacman's previous fights gathered criticisms here and there.  There was only one who in my opinion did it well - Ms. Lanie Mesalucha.     In fairness to Martin, he's doing good.  Well see this coming sunday.   

Cheers to you M'am Tess and Bay Bran.

Bedo

It always brings me home listening to our National Anthem. 

Salamat sa pag post ani, Bedo!

I feel that our national anthem be sung with sincerity, in Martins case, he is so americanized, singing this song for the Pacman´s fight, mosakay lang siya sa kasikatan nianing okasyona , this is a big fight and this will be written in history. I don´t like him, siguro malakas at may kapit sya kay Ate.

ps
I hope Lorenzo will not feel bad , this is just a comment.

gui-utro na man lang nija ag tuno ija na lang pod untang gi-utro ang last sentence -
ang PUMATAY ng dahil sa 'yo... hehehe

Manay Tess, you have the right to share your opinion.

I just so happen to think that Martin performed well.
Guapo kaayo iyang voice.

I feel uneasy with you because Ayessa left this Forum very unhappy.

Quote from: BedoAdoSalada on April 29, 2009, 07:03:38 AM
Mabuhay ang Pilipinas !!!

Bitaw, kini ato mga opinion ra man ni.  Almost Filipino singers who performed the anthem for Pacman's previous fights gathered criticisms here and there.  There was only one who in my opinion did it well - Ms. Lanie Mesalucha.     In fairness to Martin, he's doing good.  Well see this coming sunday.  

Cheers to you M'am Tess and Bay Bran.

Bedo

I concur, Mr. Bedo, Lanie performed really well! Powerful kaayo to.

I was in college when I saw that fight, and I remember I had the volume up high. My room mates asked, "What is she singing."

Proudly I reiterated, "Philippine Anthem."

The Philippine National Anthem is very powerful kaayo~ The lyrics are so beautifully written. Regal.

Quote from: hofelina on April 29, 2009, 07:41:08 AM
I feel uneasy with you because Ayessa left this Forum very unhappy.

Ayessa violated forum rules, and harassed many people.

Quote from: Lorenzo on April 29, 2009, 07:39:10 AM
Manay Tess, you have the right to share your opinion.

I just so happen to think that Martin performed well.
Guapo kaayo iyang voice.

I thought so too.  It's just that he has that accent but he is as proud Filipino as we are.  I like his little speech too.

Sana naay maka post sa actual performance nya pohon.  Salamat in advance!

Martin has a really regal voice, he's almost in between soprano and tenor which gives him that 'umpft' haha.

I cant wait to see the fight in 5/03/09

Go Manny! Da Pacman!

I am not into boxing but I wish him the best for this fight. 

Tan-aw ra tag boxing Ms. Grazie ha dili ta mag practice ug boxing ha kay ma discover unya ta.  hahaha.  

Quote from: grazie7y on April 29, 2009, 07:55:32 AM
I am not into boxing but I wish him the best for this fight. 

Ngano man nga ila mang e modify ang tune nga bawal man na according
to the Philippine Historical Commision?

Naay lain nga version sa mga bata karon sa Bayang Magiliw.

......."Ang mamatay ng dahil sa iyo." Ang lain nga bata mosumpay dayon,
        "simbako , palajo ra kadto."

Felix I agree with you, he should change his attitude in singing Lupang Hinirang. Maayo pa ko si Nora Aunor ang gipakanta.

in fairness, Martin sang it with passion. in my opinion, i don't think he was doing a modification (i.e. something that doesn't make the Anthem recognizable anymore) of the tune. he only enhanced it. it indeed is different when a singer like Martin performs on stage. but we cannot question his sincerity of his singing on behalf of all the Filipino people watching the fight this weekend, just because he sang it the way we normally don't do.

one should see how some Canadians and Americans sing their anthems respectively in games like NFL, NHL and NBA; Martin's performance is way way conservative in comparison. but the people of these nations, known still for their passion and love of the country, truly enjoy every word of it--be it sung by someone like an angel or a devil from hell (pardon for such comparisons).

i do believe people wouldn't mind after all how it's being sung, when the bell starts and the action begins to boil. but i still have to produly see how it's being sung, because it will be performed for our National pride's sake and for national unity--at least during the whole duration of the fight.

I grew in school where singing our national hymn is truly a sincere and patriotic act, that´s why I feel it repugnant when a pop singer sings this like a pop song, naa pa ang iyang kamot ga kapay-kapay, he could have stand straight and sing without closing his eyes morag gilami-an ( sorry )

i remember when we were in school, some students made fun of the lyrics of the anthem by substituting words. most changed part is "ang mamatay nang dahil sa 'yo = ang mamatay ilubong sa menteryo." how we measure sincerity, i think, is not how well or how seemingly different one singing it; it's fundamentally a personal matter. IMO.

maypag si Gary to.. no offense kang martin

to me it doesn't matter who sings it. martin, sharon, gary, max surban, madgrigal singers, loboc choir etc...kung ako pwede sad.

I spent my elementary education in a public school, Tambo Elementary School in Paranaque. The teachers are really dedicated. Anything related to our country´s history, heroes, and especially the national anthem was learned and sung by heart. I know that I belong to the older generation but I don´t forget what my school instilled in my mind.

they say when the heart is full the mouth speaks.

i find many artists proudly singing their national anthem; though they could have sung it normally, and save for any personal agenda, they usually sing with much flare because their hearts are so full of passion and pride. i could feel how proud they must be, having been asked to do it for the country.

can't imagine how happy one must be when he/she sings with millions of viewers around the world.

Had you been asked will you sing it, Glacier?

Quote from: hofelina on April 30, 2009, 06:15:20 AM
Had you been asked will you sing it, Glacier?

i will Manay. i need a month or two to practice my own rendition. maybe with my humble guitar. i will sing it first here in TB and will ask for your comments, before i'll do it before the whole world. (am dreaming.)

Glacier mi compadre y amigo,

I wait for that day because I know you will outperform.
An eloquent poet like yourself that can bequeth any woman's heart,
am sure that you can sing the song.

Pohon both of us can do a duo. Forgive me lang kai my voice isn't as great as Martin's or all the other great Filipino singers out there.

Glacier, we wait for your songs.

(and also for more balaks, lol)



Recentemente ja voy,
Bran Lorenzo Salvo y Lucino

Quote from: Lorenzo on April 30, 2009, 08:13:45 AM
Glacier mi compadre y amigo,

I wait for that day because I know you will outperform.
An eloquent poet like yourself that can bequeth any woman's heart,
am sure that you can sing the song.

Pohon both of us can do a duo. Forgive me lang kai my voice isn't as great as Martin's or all the other great Filipino singers out there.

Glacier, we wait for your songs.

(and also for more balaks, lol)



Recentemente ja voy,
Bran Lorenzo Salvo y Lucino

to borrow your Pres. Barack's motto, Yes We Can. and we will soon. we just need a tiny bit of practicing and lots of cognac. and the singing can begin. just name the tune or press the number of the song.

Quote from: BedoAdoSalada on April 29, 2009, 09:25:15 AM
Tan-aw ra tag boxing Ms. Grazie ha dili ta mag practice ug boxing ha kay ma discover unya ta.  hahaha.  

hahaha Bedo, di gani sahay nako ma take mag tan-aw boxing kay maluoy ko sa mapildi kay muna-muna gud intawon ug sumbag, kulatado unja pildi pa jud. hay kalisud jud manginabuhi pero at least milyon=milyon ilang kita oi!

Quote from: glacier_71 on April 30, 2009, 08:02:54 AM
i will Manay. i need a month or two to practice my own rendition. maybe with my humble guitar. i will sing it first here in TB and will ask for your comments, before i'll do it before the whole world. (am dreaming.)

That's the spirit, Glace!  Sus noh, kon ako kaha ipakanta, bisan pa siguro'g unsa ka tradional na pagkanta nako with matching Maria Clara attire pa ug emote pa jud,  daghan jud siguro mag alburoto kay makaingon na gibugal-bugalan atong National Anthem.   

I can't wait to hear the final performance of Martin sa fight pohon. 

the singing of the Anthem doesn't decide the outcome of the fight, though. since, it's decided by how good Manny or his opponent is, let's hope and pray Manny will come out the victor for our country, for our National Pride we wave through our singing of the anthem and  waving the Philippine flag. Go Manny Go!

Quote from: grazie7y on April 30, 2009, 03:01:42 PM
That's the spirit, Glace!  Sus noh, kon ako kaha ipakanta, bisan pa siguro'g unsa ka tradional na pagkanta nako with matching Maria Clara attire pa ug emote pa jud,  daghan jud siguro mag alburoto kay makaingon na gibugal-bugalan atong National Anthem.  

I can't wait to hear the final performance of Martin sa fight pohon. 

Ate Ging, if you sing traditional bisayan kundiman while wearing the Maria Clara, mo join injud ko nimo.

Kining kundiman is the epitome of Filipiniana.

Pick any songs from Pilita Corales, 'te.

Ah,

Quote from: Lorenzo on April 30, 2009, 11:19:57 PM
Ate Ging, if you sing traditional bisayan kundiman while wearing the Maria Clara, mo join injud ko nimo.

Kining kundiman is the epitome of Filipiniana.

Pick any songs from Pilita Corales, 'te.

Ah,

Seriously Dong, I am not a singer bisan unsaon nako'g imagine.  Your Ates Lumine and Ytesski are really good singers, and so is Inday Smiffy.  They are excellent singers, modesty aside.  But I admit, I still sing my heart out, sing out loud, sing of happy not sad...

Quote from: grazie7y on May 01, 2009, 03:34:17 AM
Seriously Dong, I am not a singer bisan unsaon nako'g imagine.  Your Ates Lumine and Ytesski are really good singers, and so is Inday Smiffy.  They are excellent singers, modesty aside.  But I admit, I still sing my heart out, sing out loud, sing of happy not sad...

Ah mao jud! I know you're a good singer, 'te.
Pohon, mo canta ta duha.

Quote from: Lorenzo on May 05, 2009, 12:16:50 AM
Ah mao jud! I know you're a good singer, 'te.
Pohon, mo canta ta duha.

Dong, you've got believe me in this one that I am not a good singer.  Now, if you let me sing in a karaoke, I can probably guarantee you to get the highest score.  You see, I don't have the talent but I got the skill to "manipulate" that thing they called magic karaoke! lol 

nanganta mi sa una og karaoke, ang kinayabagan maoy kinatas-an og score. ug tungod niadto, nangadlawon mig apas tawn sa iyang score kay arang suyaa namo. hahahaha

Quote from: glacier_71 on May 05, 2009, 08:00:47 PM
nanganta mi sa una og karaoke, ang kinayabagan maoy kinatas-an og score. ug tungod niadto, nangadlawon mig apas tawn sa iyang score kay arang suyaa namo. hahahaha

ngek! ang tamaan wa'g magalit! hahahaha

Quote from: grazie7y on May 06, 2009, 05:47:24 AM
ngek! ang tamaan wa'g magalit! hahahaha

kung manganta ta, graze, molabaw gani imong score sa akoa, kadlawanan jud ko ana og apas hahahaha.

ang mamatay ng dahil saaaaaaaaaaaaa yyyyyyyyyyyyyyooooooo,.... fooooorrreevvverrr...

hehehe! ingaon ana unta ang gihimo ni martin aron sulit ang pag batikos sa NHI. hehehe...

"As usual, there was much ado about the way an artist, Martin Nievera in this case, sang Lupang Hinirang. Some may not agree with me but I liked the way Martin sang it, jazzed-up a bit and not the marching style the National Anthem should be sung. I think Martin showed fervor and feeling in his “stylized” rendition." (by Ricardo F. Lo -- Philstar News Service, www.philstar.com)

Quote from: glacier_71 on May 06, 2009, 09:32:02 AM
kung manganta ta, graze, molabaw gani imong score sa akoa, kadlawanan jud ko ana og apas hahahaha.

But Glace, you have to know na competitive ko! bwahahahah

Quote from: grazie7y on May 12, 2009, 02:56:32 AM
But Glace, you have to know na competitive ko! bwahahahah

oy, kini. hahahahaha. makapahagit.

Quote from: glacier_71 on May 12, 2009, 08:20:18 AM
oy, kini. hahahahaha. maka-pahagit.

bwahahaha mo hilom nako, Glace, kay basin mo abot ta ani sa kongreso aning kalakiha! hahaha