Western Analysis on Filipino Composers

Title: Paraiso

Composer: Ryan Cayabyab

Arranged: Christopher Borela

Performers: Philippine Madrigal

Jo-Honey Romulo
Julie Anne Hernandez

History: Written by the National Artist for Music Ryan Cayabyab, performed by Smokey Mountain during
the Japanese Music Festival. With gaining popularity relating to the children living the dump in the
Philippines.

Time Signature: 4/4

Key Signature: D major then transitioning to E minor

Vocal/s: Solo- Female and Male, Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass.

Duration: 6:30

LISTEN: carefully listen the dynamics and paused for the parts of the vocals.

OUTLINES:

0:00 – Soprano and Alto in main intro with tenor and bass as a chordal tone.
0:09 – Male Solo joins in, while the other sections are singing in piano as accompaniment.
1:04 – Change to Female Solo, same as sections as an accompaniment.
2:00 – Paused for preparation for the chorus.
2:01 – all sections in legato. Harmonized
2:28 – Soprano as a melody, while Alto, Tenor and Bass are accompaniment.
2:44 – Same as the introduction.
2:55 – paused for a couple of beats.
2:57 – all sections in harmony. Soprano in Melody, Alto, Tenor and Bass in Harmony Legato, Piano.
3:50 – Soprano in Obligato. Accelerando.
4:10 – same as the chorus in 2:01
4:53 – preparation for the Change Key.
5:07 – same chorus but raised by one whole tone. Loud and Majestic.
5:40 – repeat on “that If I could see a single bird”
5:56 – Ritardando
6:02 – back to tempo with isame introduction melody\
6:17 – Piano and in humming sound. Decresndo.