Ma.Gabrielle M.

Trinilla
2-MT

PHIL. POPULAR CULTURE

MODULE 7

MODULE 7 - PINOY POP AND OPM

OVERVIEW
In this module, the student will describe the development of Pilipino music, from folk
song, kundiman to Pinoy Pop to OPM
LEARNING OUTCOME
In this module the student should be able to:
1. Describe the songs created by Apo Hiking Society, Tito Vic, & Joey, and other
singers
2. Describe how the songs are influenced by young people
3. Determine the influence of western music
4. Be able to sing any of these Pinoy Pop and OPM
CONTENT
A. Recall the folk songs and kundiman
B. What is Pinoy Pop?
 Pinoy pop or P-pop refers to a popular contemporary music in the Philippines
originating from the OPM genre. With its beginnings in the 1970s, Pinoy pop is a
growing genre in year of 2020s. Through the 1990s to the 2000s, OPM pop was
regularly showcased in the live band scene.
Who are the singers who became popular during the period to the present time?
 Pilita Corrales  Nina
 Nora Aunor,  Juris
 Basil Valdez,  Aiza Seguerra
 Freddie Aguilar  Regine Velasquez,
 Rey Valera.   Sharon Cuneta, 
 Ryan Cayabyab   Joey Albert, 
  José Mari Chan  Donna Cruz,
  Kitchie Nadal,    Zsa Zsa Padilla, 
 Barbie Almalbis, and  Jaya, 
  Rico Blanco  Jolina Magdangal 
  Kyla  Kyle Juliano
 Nina  Sam Mangubat
 Gloc-9  Michael V.
 Abra  AJ Muhlach
 Jake Zyrus  Bert Nievera
 Toni Gonzaga  Martin Nievera
 Mora Dela Torre  Chad Peralta
 Yeng Constantino  Rijo J. Puno
 Sarach Geromimo  April Boy Regino
 Jimmy Bondoc  James Reid
 John Cadelina  Ariel Rivera
 Lito Camo  Josh Santana
 Ram Chaves  Gerald Santos
 Sam Concepcion  Jay-R SIABOC
 Jason Dy  Bryan Termulo
 Janno Gibbs  Gary Valnciano
 King Girado  Nyoy Volante
 Jay R
C. What kinds of songs were created?
 It was a mix of rock, folk and ballads making political use of music similar to
early hip hop but transcending class. The music was a "conscious attempt to
create a Filipino national and popular culture" and it often reflected social realities
and problems.
D. How has western music influenced Pinoy Pop?
 Westernized folk practices in the Philippines date back to the Spanish Colonial
Period, which lasted nearly three centuries, from 1521 to 1898. The establishment
of a colonial state, as well as the influence of Roman Catholicism, influenced
what would become the dominant, "lowland-Christian" Filipino society. In these
ceremonies, music evolved to dialectically integrate Westernized elements with
native/indigenous style. Filipino dance music was influenced by Spanish and
European dancing styles. During the American Invasion and Pacification at the
turn of the twentieth century, Hispanized Filipino music represented the
suppressed nationalist spirit by the new colonial administration. Another dramatic
style imported from Spain, the zarzuela, became an important genre that conveyed
similar nationalist emotions.
E. What is OPM?
 Original Pilipino Music, also known as Original Pinoy Music, Original Philippine
Music, or OPM for short, initially referred to Philippine pop music, notably
ballads, popular in the Philippines from the late 1970s to the present. In the 1970s,
OPM singers like as Rico Puno Jr., Ryan Cayabyab, and Celeste Legaspi led the
way, while in the 1980s and 1990s, Regine Velasquez, Sharon Cuneta, Martin
Nievera, Pops Fernandes, and many others led the way.
 F. Search for the song ANAK by Fr eddie Aguilar. Why did this song get
international recognition?
 "Anak" (Filipino for kid, or more specifically my son or daughter) is a Tagalog
song penned by Filipino folk artist Freddie Aguilar. It reached the finals of the
inaugural Metropop Song Festival in Manila in 1978. It became a worldwide
smash and was translated into 27 languages. The lyrics are on Filipino family
values. Five years later, realizing and regretting his sins, Freddie wrote "Anak," a
ballad of remorse and atonement to his parents. He returned home and begged
forgiveness from his parents, who embraced him with open arms. Five years later,
realizing and regretting his sins, Freddie wrote "Anak," a ballad of remorse and
atonement to his parents. He returned home and begged his parents' forgiveness,
which they gladly granted. He returned home and begged his parents' forgiveness,
who embraced him with open arms. The two grew closer when his father read the
words of "Anak." The song was created in a Western manner but incorporates
parts of pasyon, a genre that many Filipinos can relate with, according to Felipe
de Leon, Jr., an authority on Philippine music.
G. Search B, C, D , E, F and be ready to make a video of your self singing your favorite Pinoy
Pop or OPM.
 Here is the link of my video of singing one of the OPM songs that I choose.
 https://drive.google.com/file/d/12dEAZCC5_sOxvA5tsYJmyTi2LY2w-jAk/view?
usp=sharing