Group 3 Favorite Foreign Artist

1. MARIANE JANE AZADA

• " I really like their songs especially the song entitled "its my life"

“Their songs rocks the world...”









“I really like to hear their songs especially at night because their songs makes me sleep…

2. MANGYAO RENVIE



They are really my favorite artist
coz I can relate with their music!






























3.Jennifer Ann S.J. Galicia

I've paid so much attention into music...It is really my passion. I can also relate my admiration to music as my boyfriend.dl^_^lb .It brightens up my day and gives me inspiration just by hearing and learning the essence and the meaning of it.Here are my boyfriends...oops!, i mean...my three favorite foreign artist. hehe. ^_^.











"Despite of his blindness,
he can express his talent. And his songs are amazing".



















"A good looking man who composes songs uniquely.
His song provides deep meaning and some are thoroughly relaxing".












"Another good looking man who captures the heart of everyone because of the simplicity of his songs".











4. Karren Mae Agna







"I love the way she sings and dance".

















"I really admired his powerful voice.
Her songs is the inspiration for music lover people".










5. Mary Joy T. Manayoba








"I was amazed of his dance moves(especially moonwalk)that corresponds to his songs".













"
I love the way she deliver her song".

















SELENA



Because of her songs, I can feel the emotions that are there".











6. Maria Vanessa S. Col






" She sings as if she's doing no effort on it. She also sings very well and I love the message of her song".












"I like her, beacause of her artistic beautiful voice that is full of emotions".











"The voice of vocalist is very cool and I also love the message of their songs".









7. Mark Joseph Balote



" I love her beautiful and powerful voice".
















"I feel always inspired
when I hear their songs".















"I am the ultimate fan of the King of Pop. His powerful and unique way of performance will always be remembered".








8. Dulce Tandog

Music has always been my passion. I definitely love music, although it seems that it doesn't love me twice as much. :) It has always given me a sense of meaning, of purpose and of life. Music has always been vibrant. Music seems to wash away my everyday's sorrows, burden and grief. It's as if all those things are easily replaced with an unexplainable happiness and joy. In its every rhythm, it moves certain emotions. Where words fail, music speaks.

xoxo MY TOP 3 FOREIGN ARTISTS xoxo

BOYS II M2M













1.BOYS II MEN


..although we've come to the end of the road, still i can't let go..

..can we go back to the days our love was strong?..

Based on sales, Boyz II Men is the most successful R&B male vocal group of all time. They recorded five #1 R&B successes between 1992 and 1997 and have sold more than 60 million albums.^[2] Three of its #1 hits, "End of the Road", "I'll Make Love to You", and "One Sweet Day" (with Mariah Carey), set and exceeded records for the longest period of time a single remained scored at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100; "One Sweet Day" still holds the record. Although "On Bended Knee" did not exceed any records, it was still a very popular song that reached #1 and made Boyz II Men the third artist (behind The Beatles and Elvis^[3]) to replace themselves at the number one rating of the Billboard Hot 100

2. LIFEHOUSE

..falling even more in love with you, letting go of all i've held on to..

With Who We Are,their fourth Geffen album in seven years, Lifehouse, all still in their mid-20s,are really starting to enjoy the fruits of their success and have some fun.Their multi-platinum 2000 debut, No NameFace, produced “Hanging by a Moment,” a #1 alternative hit which crossedover to become Top 40’s Most Played Song, while 2005’s self-titled platinumeffort yielded “You and Me,” a giant hit ballad that set a record by spendingmore than 60 weeks on Billboard’s Hot100 chart, Lifehouse are not just the sum of their considerableaccomplishments.

On Who We Are,singer-songwriter Jason Wade—along with drummer Rick Woolstenhulme and bassistBryce Soderberg—gets back to the basics of what made him first form the bandwhile still a teenager in suburban California.

Says Jason: “We just love making music and feel really luckyto be able to continue doing it.”

3. NE-YO

..you're the sweetest drug..


Ne-Yo broke into the recording industry as a songwriter, penning the hit "Let Me Love You" for singer Mario. The single's successful release in the United States prompted an informal meeting between Ne-Yo and Def Jam label head to signing a recording contract. In 2006 he released his debut album, In My Own Words, which contained the US number one hit "So Sick".



8. Christopher N. Gomez

"They are known as underground band.
They uses mask to hide their image".

ABOVE THINGS AND HARMONY BAND






"They become popular because of their smooth rythm and blues sounds".










TUPAC SHAKUR



"I was inspired for he was a
Hip hop icon and activist...










9. Jemore Bueta





"I love them coz they ar able to combine Rock and Rap music".















"I was impressed for their leagacy as one of the pioneer of the sub-genre punk rock

















"He was of great man for he uses his popularity to preach his religion".












10. Shenna Marie Siazar

""My Favorite foreign Artist"

As a person I always been a devote lover of music. Whenever I got lonesome, Music was always been a sort of relaxation to me. This is somehow brought by my parents influence on having music as an outlet of my feelings and emotions. Listening to the best classical music perhaps the easiest way of enjoying one's life.I know some people who do not know how to enjoy life. And its a pity because life is such an enjoyable adventure. There are patterns of success and failure. You observed person's life and see why he is successful. Then, suddenly you would actually do some patterns of success. As saying that goes: we should always see good to everyone. This old saying was really true for I believe that real education cannot only be acquired inside the four walls of our classrom but through our experiences outside. The person from the real life was the fascinating and successful people.They are the best source of wisdom.The story behind their acchievements would truly leave a learning process to all.
By this, I was greatly inspired by the failures and success stories behind my favorite foreign artists.

MICHAEL JACKSON

"KING OF POP"




Cover to Michael Jackson's 1971's - Got to Be There

He was a singer and a songwriter. This little child was born in August 29,1958 in Gary Indiana. Her mother and father was very blessed of having Michael jackson arose in music industry. During his childhood years he was inspired by his father in entering and performing musical group. It was also known as "the Jackson 5". His four brothers was also trained by their father. Actually, there were accounts saying that Joseph Jackson was reportedly known to become violent to his children. It was not impossible because the fahter wants Jackson 5 succeed. For several years, michael Jackson and his brothers maintained a bussy tour and recording schedule. Despite of thaeir first achievements there are failures brought about by their chosen careers. One of those are the failure of their first recorded single" Big Boy" and You've changed". Another was the trouble between Jackson's and their recording Company.Tensions was mounted to Gordy and Joseph Jackson which lead to Jackson's breaking ties in 1975. But Germaine Jackson and Michael Jackson continued to pursue solo careers. Fortunately, Only his younger brother, Michael Jackson matched success in life. However, in height of Michael jackson's career, there always been a controversy thrown to him. First, his case on child molesty second his divorce on his wife and lastly his vitiligu disease. The latter provides much impact to Michael Jackson's life. The painkillers that he always used was the very reason of his death. Unfortunate was the life of Michael Jacson that he died for a great purpose. The purpose that remains a soulful pain to the King of pop. Maybe his death would be a peace of mind to him.

Thus, I salute this brave man and I want to dedicate this inspirational verse: " Fear not, for I have redeemed you. I have called you by name: you are mine. When you pass through the water, i will be with you, in the rivers you shall not down. When you waik through fire, you shall not be burned, the flames shall not consume you. For I am the Lord, your God, the holy one of Israel, your savior.- Isaiah 43:1-3

ANDREA BOCELLI

Despite living in a world of frenetic change, Andrea approaches life with a serene outlook, enjoying life's simple pleasures and undertaking each challenge with a passion. Ever optimistic, Andrea has perfectly understood the essence of a quote by French novelist Antoine de Saint- Exupery; "One only sees clearly through the heart. The essential is invisible to the eyes".



Luciano Pavarotti
"Italian opera singer"

The most operatic tenor the highest male singing voice

He is noted for combining accuracy of pitch and quality of sound production with a natural musicality.

A gifted amateur tenor who is full blooded Italian. He began singing at around the age of nine with his father in a small local church choir. Like Michael jackson, Pavarotti's father was of great influence in opera singing. "His golden voice transcends the walls of the opera house to reach inside every human heart".His televised concert in London park, in the presence of Charles and Diana, Prince and Princess of Wales, was his first concert in history featuring classical music. His passion on entertaining people through his great voice made an important trademark to him. Although, the legendary tenor passed away in 2007. Music will always been a life to him."I think a life in music is a life beautifully spent and this is what I have devoted my life to". Luciano Pavarotti

Massacre of the Innocents: A Criticism

Putting up together the pieces of our views and perceptions, the group's criticism has finally reached its entirety. The Massacre of the Innocents, a masterpiece created by Peter Paul Rubens, depicts an episode of the biblical story as related in the Gospel of Matthew. This work of art is an example of the Baroque painting because of its dramatic and emotive dynamism of the scene as well as the rich colour. It can also be considered as a product of expressionism since the painting expresses an intensity of feelings and emotions. This portrait has its subject appear tp be immensely close that the space became somehow limited.

It is an oil painting made in a canvas which texture appears to be smooth considering the fact that the combination of colors are well coordinated. The painting truly unfolds the artist's consistent observation of the works of Italian Baroque painters like Caravaggio. The dramatic scene presented and the use of rich colors in the painting truly reflects that influence.

The colors as well as the life still image bring forth harmonious or satisfying arrangement. The balance of the image is actually informal for which the subject (people) moved sideways to the right. Its perspective is absolutely critical in a sense that the painting provides underlying structure.

Its source of light was coming from an artificial light from the left side. The light was actually soft and dramatic which definitely affects the mode of the subject, perhaps brought about by the scenario. The light provides great realization of the tensional emotion of the painting. The light used by Rubens provides a much of reality. The reason behind that was the light touches the movement of the object in order to be brilliant. There are hard edges in the painting, like for instance, the back image which serves as the background of the subject. It was not well lit because the light is only centered in the subject (people).

Another reason behind the enormous popularity of the painting is the use of Chiaroscuro, a great contrast between light and dark color. The colours used were very clear and its temperature seems to be appropriate for the subject. They are much of a brilliance since Rubens actually used a palette in mixing colors for the colors are well-combined. Including the fact that the lights are well reflected to the subjects and it is enough to understand the very essence of the painting.

The painting, Massacre of the Innocents, was definitely creative and full of energy compared to the subjects of other artist works. It is so easy to compare a brilliant work of an artist, but of course, there are times it is of so much difficulties but you can actually see the difference.

Staring at this painting for quite some time stirs up a certain feeling within us. Maybe because Ruben's work of art was filled with so much emotions. Pain. Struggle. Life. This is remarkably a masterpiece that spells brilliance. :)

National Artists of the Philippines

Abdulmari Asia Imao

He is a native of Sulu, is a sculptor, painter, photographer, ceramist, documentary film maker, cultural researcher, writer, and articulator of Philippine Muslim art and culture.Through his works, the indigenous ukkil, sarimanok and naga motifs have been popularized and instilled in the consciousness of the Filipino nation and other peoples as original Filipino creations.His U.P. art education introduced him to Filipino masters like Guillermo Tolentino and Napoleon Abueva, who were among his mentors.With his large-scale sculptures and monuments of Muslim and regional heroes and leaders gracing selected sites from Batanes to Tawi-tawi, Imao has helped develop among cultural groups trust and confidence necessary for the building of a more just and humane society.

In his nomination papers, Imao is described as having helped Tausugs, Maranaos, Cordillerans, T’bolis and other indigenous peoples “develop their art by introducing techniques and promote efficiency and economy in the use of indigenous materials in all aspects of the brass making process, as in the making of moulds and ornamentation.”

Organizations which endorsed him include the prestigious Mindanao State University’s Singing Kambayoka, Al-Mujadillah Development Foundation and Marawi Academy Foundation Cultural Troupe. He was also endorsed by Ninoy Aquino Public Service Awardee Yasmin Lao and Dove Awardee Baicon Cayongcat-Macaraya.

His works have been featured in Philippine and international publications, including the University of the Philippines Islamic Center Magazine, Arts of Asia Magazine, International Sunburst Magazine, Encyclopedia of World’s Art and Encyclopedia Americana, London’s Arts and the Islamic World Magazine.

Imao was honored with a Gawad CCP (Cultural Center of the Philippines) sa Sining Award in 1990, the second highest recognition in culture and the arts and the Presidential Medal of Merit for his contribution to Philippine culture and arts last year.

Selected works:
Industry Brass Mural, Philippine National Bank, San Fernando, La Union
Mural Relief on Filmmaking, Manila City Hall
Industrial Mural, Central Bank of the Philippines, San Fernando, La Union
Sulu Warriors (statues of Panglima Unaid and Captain Abdurahim Imao), 6 ft., Sulu Provincial Capitol

Jose T. Joya

He is a painter and multimedia artist who distinguished himself by creating an authentic Filipino abstract idiom that transcended foreign influences. Most of Joya’s paintings of harmonious colors were inspired by Philippine landscapes, such as green rice paddies and golden fields of harvest. His use of rice paper in collages placed value on transparency, a common characteristic of folk art. The curvilinear forms of his paintings often recall the colorful and multilayered 'kiping' of the Pahiyas festival. His important mandala series was also drawn from Asian aesthetic forms and concepts.

He espoused the value of kinetic energy and spontaneity in painting which became significant artistic values in Philippine art. His paintings clearly show his mastery of 'gestural paintings' where paint is applied intuitively and spontaneously, in broad brush strokes, using brushes or spatula or is directly squeezed from the tube and splashed across the canvas. His 1958 landmark painting Granadean Arabesque, a work on canvas big enough to be called a mural, features swipes and gobs of impasto and sand. The choice of Joya to represent the Philippines in the 1964 Venice Biennial itself represents a high peak in the rise of the modern art in the country.

GRANADEAN ARABESQUE

ABSTRACT PAINTINGS BY JOYA

Joya also led the way for younger artists in bringing out the potentials of multimedia. He designed and painted on ceramic vessels, plates and tiles, and stimulated regional workshops. He also did work in the graphic arts, particularly in printmaking.

SELECTED ARTWORKS:

Beethoven Listening to the Blues
Space Transfiguration
Hills of NikkO
Abstraction
Dimension of Fear
Naiad
Torogan
Cityscape

ANG KIUKOK

Born to immigrant Chinese parents Vicente Ang and Chin Lim, Ang Kiukok is one of the most vital and dynamic figures who emerged during the 60s and continues to make an impact up to the present. As one of those who came at the heels of the pioneering modernists during that decade, Ang Kiukok blazed a formal and iconographic path of his own through expressionistic works of high visual impact and compelling meaning.

He crystallized in vivid, cubistic figures the terror and angst of the times. Shaped in the furnace of the political turmoil of those times, Ang Kiukok pursued an expression imbued with nationalist fervor and sociological agenda.

Some of his works include: Geometric Landscape (1969); Pieta, which won for him the bronze medal in the 1st International Art Exhibition held in Saigon (1962); and the Seated Figure (1979), auctioned at Sotheby’s in Singapore.

His works can be found in many major art collections, among them the Cultural Center of the Philippines, National Historical Museum of Taipei, and the National Museum in Singapore.
Ang Kiukok died on May 9, 2004

SOME OF ANG KIUKOK'S ARTWORKS...

"GEOMETRIC LANDSCAPE"

"THE CYNIC, THE IDEALIST"

"MOTHER AND SON"



"CRUCIFIXION"

CESAR LEGASPI



A pioneer "Neo-Realist" of the country, Cesar Legaspi is remembered for his singular achievement of refining cubism in the Philippine context. Legaspi belonged to the so-called "Thirteen Moderns" and later, the "Neo-realists". His distinctive style and daring themes contributed significantly to the advent and eventual acceptance of modern art in the Philippines. Legaspi made use of the geometric fragmentation technique, weaving social comment and juxtaposing the mythical and modern into his overlapping, interacting forms with disturbing power and intensity.

SOME OF HIS ARTWORKS:

REFERENCES:

http://www.ncca.gov.ph/about-ncca/org-awards/viual-arts/abdulmari_isao.php

http://www.ncca.gov.ph/about-ncca/org-awards/viual-arts/jose_joya.php

http://www.ncca.gov.ph/about-ncca/org-awards/viual-arts/ang_kiukok.php

http://www.ncca.gov.ph/about-ncca/org-awards/viual-arts/cesar_legaspi.php