Francisco Buencamino, Sr. - Mayon Fantasy (5 MILLION VIEWS TRIBUTE)

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  • Опубліковано 8 вер 2024
  • Francisco Beltran Buencamino was born on November 5, 1883 in San Miguel de Mayumo, Bulacan. He is the sixth of ten children of Fortunato Buencamino and Luisa Beltran. His father was a church organist and band master, and his mother, a singer. Francisco was married to Pilar Luceno and they had two children, both of whom also took up music.
    Francisco first learnt music from his father. At age 12, he could play the organ. At 14, he was sent to study at Liceo de Manila. There, he took up courses in composition and harmony under Marcelo Adonay. He also took up pianoforte courses under a Spanish music teacher. He did not finish his education as he became interested in the sarswela.
    In the early 1900s, Francisco taught music at the Ateneo de Manila and at the Centro Escolar de Senoritas. At the latter, he founded the Conservatory of Music and was its head until 1938. At the same time, he also handled music lessons at Liceo de Manila. He founded the Buencamino Music Academy in 1930, and was authorized by the Department of Public Instruction to grant music degrees. Some of his pupils were Nicanor Abelardo, Ernestina Crisologo, Estela Velasco, Beatrice Alba, and Amelia Hidalgo. In the 1940s, he started working as a musical director. He also composed music for films produced by Sampaguita Pictures, LVN and Excelsior. For a time, he also frequently acted on stage. He also collaborated on the plays written and produced by Aurelio Tolentino. The Philippine Music Publishers, which Buencamino established, undertook the printing of his more important compositions, but it was not a successful venture.
    Some of the sarswelas he wrote are: "Marcela" (1904), "Si Tio Celo" (1904) and "Yayang " (1905). In 1908, the popularity of the sarswela started to wane because of American repression and the entry of silent movies. He then turned to composing kundimans.
    One of his earliest compositions is "En el bello Oriente" (1909), which uses Jose Rizal's lyrics. "Ang Una Kong Pag-ibig", a popular kundiman, was inspired by his wife. In 1938, he composed an epic poem which won a prize from the Far Eastern University during one of the annual carnivals. "Ang Larawan" (1943), also one of his most acclaimed works, is a composition based on a Balitaw tune. The orchestral piece, "Pizzicato Caprice" (1948) is a version of this composition. Many of his other compositions were lost during the Japanese Occupation, when he had to evacuate his family to Novaliches, present-day Quezon City.
    As a musical director, he was involved in a number of movies such as "Mabangong Bulaklak", "Ang Ibong Adarna", "Mutya ng Pasig", and "Alitaptap".
    He died on October 16, 1952; he was given a posthumous Outstanding Composer Award by the Manila Music Lovers Society the same year.
    His "Mayon Concerto" is considered his magnum opus. Begun in 1943 and finished in 1948, "Mayon Concerto" had its full rendition in February 1950 at the graduation recital of his sister Rosario at the Holy Ghost College.
    (filipinokundimans.blogspot.com)
    Please take note that the audio AND the sheet music ARE NOT mine. Change the quality to a minimum of 480p if the video is blurry.
    Original audio: • Video
    (Performance by: Lorenzo Medel)
    Original sheet music: drive.google.c...

КОМЕНТАРІ • 81

  • @thenameisgsarci
    @thenameisgsarci  8 років тому +9

    1) Once again, I apologize if I had only put up a commemoration video just now... I blame it on myself, and my composer's block, because I was hoping to show you another composition, but my mind is just so fahquing dry, and so had to do this video as a last resort. Actually, I was glad there was sheet music of this one already available.
    2) Whoops, apparently, the timing is way off in this video, especially at the end. Note to self: convert .mp3 files to .wav files before making a video. :P
    3) Thank you very much once again for this. I -- or should I say we -- wouldn't reach this milestone without you, ladies and gentlemen. It's not worth the prize, considering my low productivity rate, but I'm still very, very thankful to all of you. I hope to see you all again in the future.
    4) Any questions? Suggestions? Criticisms? Random comments? Video requests? Feel more than free to do so -- leave a comment or you can leave me a PM. :)

  • @zharinacruzlucero530
    @zharinacruzlucero530 2 роки тому +6

    This was a highly coveted piano piece back in the day at my music school. Our piano teacher won’t give us a copy. She said it has to be earned LOL. Thank you so much for uploading it here

  • @arnoldrabor5290
    @arnoldrabor5290 2 роки тому +2

    I believe this music portrays life before WWII in the Philippines, during the war, and after the war.

  • @MrGer2295
    @MrGer2295 8 років тому +4

    Beautiful! Thanks for sharing!

  • @amperproductions
    @amperproductions 5 років тому +12

    Beautiful and sensitive performance.
    The opening theme comes from a folk tune called "Condansoy" from Northern Leyte. The lyrics are in Waray-waray dialect. I also heard from a vinyl recording some years ago the same Condansoy tune composed and performed by a Venezuelan composer-pianist, Ivencio Castellano. He titled it "Filipina". Which comes first, Condansoy or Filipina? I do have a conjecture but I don't know the answer. Condansoy is often mistaken as Dandansoy. Dandansoy is a beautiful, and captivating melody from Ilongo speaking region.
    REPLY

    • @gregmadera465
      @gregmadera465 9 місяців тому

      could be that Kundansoy is the one who borrowed from the theme of this beautiful piece considering the time this piece was composed.

  • @TheFlamingPiano
    @TheFlamingPiano 8 років тому +11

    What is the folk song this piece is based from? I've heard that melody before

    • @thenameisgsarci
      @thenameisgsarci  8 років тому +4

      The composer borrowed the tune of the Filipino/Visayan folksong "Condansoy" for this piece.

  • @spiritualneutralist2597
    @spiritualneutralist2597 8 років тому +1

    Wonderful piece Spanish composer never seem to bore

  • @BrentWooP
    @BrentWooP 8 років тому +2

    Pretty interesting. It compares evenly to that Alkan prelude/etude about a village on fire, at the extreme end of programmatic music.

    • @thenameisgsarci
      @thenameisgsarci  8 років тому

      I don't think music has an end, in my opinion, but hey... :)

    • @brent3522
      @brent3522 5 років тому

      I know this comment is 2 years old but do you happen to know what Alkan etude you're talking about?

    • @thenameisgsarci
      @thenameisgsarci  5 років тому

      He's talking about the Etude Op. 35 No. 7 in E-flat major, with the programmatic title "Fire in the neighboring village".

    • @brent3522
      @brent3522 5 років тому

      @@thenameisgsarci interesting how it's in a major key but about a tragic event. Will check it out. Thanks :)

  • @FreeTheJambon
    @FreeTheJambon 8 років тому

    That's a magnificent composition.

  • @EmilianoManna
    @EmilianoManna 8 років тому

    That's quite a milestone, 5 million views! Congrats!

  • @TheRat900
    @TheRat900 8 років тому

    congratulations on the 5 million views

  • @chrishauser7374
    @chrishauser7374 6 років тому +1

    very tranquil mistrous

  • @JSerrato289
    @JSerrato289 4 роки тому +9

    My teacher wants me to learn this in a few months wtf

    • @bananasaging9234
      @bananasaging9234 4 роки тому +2

      Good luck HAHAHAHAH

    • @JSerrato289
      @JSerrato289 4 роки тому +1

      @@bananasaging9234 would you know by chance what the edition this is?

    • @Pandellon
      @Pandellon 4 роки тому +1

      @@JSerrato289 The one from Rhapsody Music House I guess?

    • @zharinacruzlucero530
      @zharinacruzlucero530 2 роки тому

      My teacher wont give us a copy of this. She started me with Gratitud then Dalaguita then i wanted to learn Mayon next but she said im not worthy LOL

  • @vesteel
    @vesteel 6 років тому +3

    Ruido misterioso reminds me of Liszt's 2nd ballade. wow

  • @yaboibobby7776
    @yaboibobby7776 8 років тому +1

    Thanks for uploading. Also, congrats on 5 million views! I am still waiting for 1,000. XD

    • @thenameisgsarci
      @thenameisgsarci  8 років тому

      Don't worry. One day, you'll get there. :)

    • @yaboibobby7776
      @yaboibobby7776 8 років тому

      +thenameisgsarci Hopefully! Just 583 views left!

    • @thenameisgsarci
      @thenameisgsarci  8 років тому

      Well, it's gonna be a stone's throw away. I wish you the best. :)

    • @yaboibobby7776
      @yaboibobby7776 8 років тому

      +thenameisgsarci Thank you. :)

    • @thenameisgsarci
      @thenameisgsarci  8 років тому

      Yeah. Hey, I got some imaginary wine over here, wanna celebrate with us? :)

  • @theodorosanagnostopoulou4106
    @theodorosanagnostopoulou4106 7 років тому +3

    Seems like Beethoven, Bach, Chopin, Liszt, and Debussy in one piece

    • @neko_aple
      @neko_aple 6 років тому +1

      nope. original style I think.

  • @lavendelle_swift
    @lavendelle_swift 3 роки тому +1

    This is the first movement of this fantasy.

  • @leandermendoza3429
    @leandermendoza3429 6 років тому +1

    Magnificent rendition! Thank you for sharing your talent! I would pay to see this played live in a recital! Is there any chance the music would be available for printing? I just produced and performed my Harana concert last Saturday here in Halifax, NS and would love to include this in next year's Harana Concert. Thank You!

    • @thenameisgsarci
      @thenameisgsarci  6 років тому +1

      I can send it to you via your email address. :)

    • @leandermendoza3429
      @leandermendoza3429 6 років тому

      thenameisgsarci Thank you very much!

    • @leandermendoza3429
      @leandermendoza3429 6 років тому

      thenameisgsarci Can I PM you my email address? I'm not sure how with UA-cam. :)

    • @thenameisgsarci
      @thenameisgsarci  6 років тому

      (THIS ONLY WORKS ON COMPUTERS)
      Go to my channel page, click the "About" tab, and look for the speech balloon icon.

  • @discover3432
    @discover3432 4 роки тому +1

    IT RESEMBLES CHOPIN!!!!!!

  • @DindoDiego
    @DindoDiego 7 місяців тому

    Kailan po Yan ki nompose

  • @mamalaandherhobbies
    @mamalaandherhobbies 2 роки тому

    this is a clearer copy than the one I’m attempting to learn. how do I get a copy? thank you for the post… i have a better idea on how to approach now

    • @thenameisgsarci
      @thenameisgsarci  2 роки тому +1

      I've updated the link in the description box. You should be able to find it there. :)

  • @savrtuthd
    @savrtuthd 7 років тому +3

    Dandansoy

    • @amperproductions
      @amperproductions 5 років тому +2

      Its actually a folk tune called "Condansoy" from Northern Leyte. The lyrics are in Waray-waray dialect. I also heard the same Condansoy tune composed and performed by a Venezuelan composer-pianist, Ivencio Castellano. He titled it "Filipina". Which comes first, Condansoy or Filipina? I do have a conjecture but I don't know the answer. Condansoy is often mistaken as Dandansoy. Dandansoy is a beautiful, and captivating melody from Ilongo speaking region.

  • @denzelabarquez9978
    @denzelabarquez9978 8 років тому

    If you can find and post Dancing Fool by Antonio Molina, that would be great ;)

    • @thenameisgsarci
      @thenameisgsarci  8 років тому

      I'm watching the only video available right now, but I can't find the sheet music. Sorry. :/

  • @michellevanmalsen7603
    @michellevanmalsen7603 6 років тому +1

    Where can I get the sheetmusic? The link is not working anymore..Thanks for uploading!

    • @thenameisgsarci
      @thenameisgsarci  6 років тому

      I can send it to you via your email address. :)

    • @cjgebone9471
      @cjgebone9471 6 років тому

      @@thenameisgsarci can i have some to? My mom i use to play this a lot before...

    • @cjgebone9471
      @cjgebone9471 6 років тому

      @@thenameisgsarci cjgebone@gmail.com thanks

    • @thenameisgsarci
      @thenameisgsarci  6 років тому +1

      You can go ahead and check the sheet music here: drive.google.com/drive/folders/1qyEoTp-0RbyofIb9RnUoS8Bdw-iONsR4?usp=drive_open
      I'll ask you to remove your email address for security purposes, though.

  • @Valheurbia
    @Valheurbia 8 років тому +6

    Liszt-ish... would you agree?

    • @thenameisgsarci
      @thenameisgsarci  8 років тому +5

      Perhaps, some passages in the piece can be considered very demanding. :)

  • @kingkyleiv7960
    @kingkyleiv7960 3 роки тому

    What happened to 5 million views?

  • @lenscanastillo2873
    @lenscanastillo2873 6 років тому

    Hi! Do you still have a copy of this piece's music sheet? :)

    • @thenameisgsarci
      @thenameisgsarci  6 років тому

      I can send it to you via your email address. :)

    • @lenscanastillo2873
      @lenscanastillo2873 6 років тому

      thenameisgsarci woah!! thanks! this is my email address, lenscanastillo@gmail.com

    • @thenameisgsarci
      @thenameisgsarci  6 років тому

      OK can you check your email now?

    • @lenscanastillo2873
      @lenscanastillo2873 6 років тому

      thenameisgsarci i received it already. Thank you!! Thank you very much for sharing!!

    • @thenameisgsarci
      @thenameisgsarci  6 років тому

      Glad to hear that from you. :)

  • @axxentgaming8435
    @axxentgaming8435 6 років тому

    Are you a Filipino?

  • @kingkyleiv7960
    @kingkyleiv7960 3 роки тому

    .