"Kundiman" is a song recorded by the Filipino boy band BGYO. It was released on 7 October 2021 as the eighth single of their debut album The Light. It was written and composed by Akira Morishita with additional lyrics from Jerwin Nicomedez.[4] The track was one of the BGYO songs—"Kundiman", "He's Into Her", "The Baddest"—chosen to be part of The Lunar Codex's "Polaris Collection" time capsules bound to the Moon in 2023.[5] The track peaked at number 1 on Deezer Charts 100 in United Arab Emirates.[6]
| "Kundiman" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by BGYO | ||||
| from the album The Light | ||||
| Language | Filipino | |||
| Released | 7 October 2021 | |||
| Recorded | 2021 | |||
| Studio | The Purple Room, Quezon City | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 3:28 | |||
| Label | Star Music | |||
| Composer(s) | Akira Morishita | |||
| Lyricist(s) | Akira Morishita (additional lyrics by Jerwin Nicomedez)[1] | |||
| Producer(s) | Jonathan Manalo | |||
| BGYO singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Kundiman" on YouTube | ||||
Composition and lyrics
edit"Kundiman" runs for a total of three minutes and twenty-eight seconds, set in common time with a tempo of 78 beats per minute and written in the key of D♯/E♭ major.[7] The lyrics were written in Filipino that tackles about a romantic love but given a modern twist. In the song, the word "Kundiman" was described in two different meanings—"Kundiman", as a genre of traditional Filipino love songs and "Kundiman", as a contraction of the Tagalog phrase "kung hindi man" (transl. if it is not so).[4]
Background and release
editAs the eighth single of The Light album, the snippet of "Kundiman" was first heard in the audio sampler released by Star Music on 29 September 2021[8] and was officially released on 7 October 2021.[9] Forty-five days after, the announcement for the release of the track's music video was unveiled through a social media post on 21 November 2021,[10] while photo teasers of the BGYO members was released on 24 November 2021 as individual art series which eventually taken from the official music video and was released on 26 November 2021.[1] It was the fifth music video of the group to release since their debut.[3]
Reception
editNino Llanera of MYX Global shared in an article saying, "We can all agree that the "Kundiman" music video brought all the right vibes,..the video was spot on and really captured the romantic and suave lyrics and melodies of this BGYO track".[11] JE CC of Lionhearttv.net expressed in an article saying, "Kundiman is a beautiful surprise as it featured the group's layered vocals".[12] Rafael Bautista of Nylon Manila described the song as "an excellent showcase of the group's vocals... their best performance on The Light album and proof that they are more than just pretty faces".[2]
Due to the public demand, reactors and fans, on BGYO's choreography with their song "Kundiman"; a performance video was released on 17 December 2021.[11]
Promotion
editLive performances
editOn 29 October 2022, the group performed "Kundiman" on the first ever K-pop Halloween Concert in the Philippines—Hallyuween 2022.[13]
Television
editOn 19 December 2021, "Kundiman" debuts on ASAP Natin 'To stage,[14] as BGYO performed it live.[15]
Music video
editThe music video for "Kundiman" was produced by YouMeUs MNL, directed by Amiel Kirby Balagtas and written by Edgar Dale Reciña. It was presented in a picturesque with an opening scene in a picnic setup with Akira walking through it, as the instrumental goes on the other boys of BGYO shows off in the frame; Gelo was in the garden while JL, Mikki and Nate were inside the mansion; wearing fashionable outfits taking reference with the Ilustrados with BGYO's visual director—Danyl Geneciran—emphasized in an interview saying "the music video is a trip to the '70s while also drawing inspiration from French pompadours and Hollywood legends". The solo scenes were shown along the verses while having a magical transition from the reality into art, interspersed with the smooth and sleek choreography showcased in between chorus and mini-dance breaks.[3]
Credits and personnel
editAll song credits are adapted from the official music video of "Kundiman" released by BGYO's label Star Music in YouTube, unless otherwise noted.[16]
- Words & Music by Akira Morishita
- Additional Music and Lyrics by Jerwin Nicomedez
- Arranged by Tommy Katigbak
- Mixed by Tim Recla
- All Vocals Recorded by Jonathan Manalo at The Purple Room Studios
- Vocal Arrangement by Jonathan Manalo and Jerwin Nicomedez
- Mastered by Jett Galindo at The Bakery USA
- Over-all Production by Jonathan Manalo
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award ceremony | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 35th AWIT Awards | Best Performance by Group Recording Artist | Kundiman | Pending | [17] |
Release history
edit| Country | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| Various | 7 October 2021 | Airplay, Digital download, streaming | Star Music |
| 26 November 2021 | video streaming |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c "BGYO drops nostalgic and picturesque music video for "Kundiman"". ppopwave.com. 26 November 2021. Archived from the original on 11 August 2022. Retrieved 11 August 2022.
- ^ a b Rafael Bautista (13 October 2021). "Love and Inspiration Take Center Stage in BGYO'S Debut Album, The Light". nylonmanila.com. Archived from the original on 13 October 2021. Retrieved 13 October 2021.
- ^ a b c Citations for "Kundiman" Music Video, as follows:
- "Rising Filipino boy group BGYO to release "Kundiman" music video on November 26". ppopwave.com. 24 November 2021. Archived from the original on 17 August 2022. Retrieved 17 August 2022.
- Surej Singh (29 November 2021). "Watch the lavish new music video for BGYO's "Kundiman"". Music News. Archived from the original on 17 August 2022. Retrieved 17 August 2022 – via NME News.
- "MV REVIEW: BGYO's nostalgic music video on "Kundiman" is a phantasmagorical dreamland". lionheartv.net. 17 December 2021. Archived from the original on 17 August 2022. Retrieved 17 August 2022.
- ^ a b For citations about "Kundiman" being the eighth track of The Light album and as a single of BGYO.
- Miguel Dumaual (7 October 2021). "The full BGYO debut album is here, plus the music video for "When I'm With You"". news.abs-cbn.com. Archived from the original on 11 October 2021. Retrieved 11 October 2021.
- "BGYO inspires people from all over the world with its first album "The Light"". ent.abs-cbn.com. 7 October 2021. Archived from the original on 8 October 2021. Retrieved 11 October 2021.
- ^ "Kanta nina Gary, Apo, BGYO, BINI ipadadala sa buwan" [Songs by Gary, Apo, BGYO, BINI will be sent to the moon]. Newsen (in Tagalog). 7 June 2022. Archived from the original on 7 June 2022. Retrieved 7 June 2022 – via Abante.
- ^ "BGYO's "Kundiman" hits #1 on Deezer's Top 100 chart in UAE". ppopwave.com. 28 December 2021. Archived from the original on 17 August 2022. Retrieved 17 August 2022.
- ^ "Kundiman Song Metrics". songbpm.com. Retrieved 25 May 2022.
- ^ "BGYO Reveals Album Tracklist & Next Key Track Snippet". onemusic.ph. 29 September 2021. Archived from the original on 11 October 2021. Retrieved 11 October 2021.
- ^ Romar Fernando (8 October 2021). "BGYO releases debut album, music video of "When I'm With You"". News. Archived from the original on 28 July 2022. Retrieved 28 July 2022 – via Easy Rock.
- ^ "BGYO to release music video for romantic track "Kundiman"". ppopwave.com. 21 November 2021. Archived from the original on 17 August 2022. Retrieved 17 August 2022.
- ^ a b Nino Llanera (17 December 2021). "BGYO Releases "Kundiman" Performance Video". myx.global. Archived from the original on 17 August 2022. Retrieved 17 August 2022.
- ^ JE CC (7 October 2021). "BGYO's Debut Album, 'The Light': Powerful, Inspiring, Anthemic". lionheartv.net. Archived from the original on 11 October 2021. Retrieved 11 October 2021.
- ^ Citations of "Kundiman" live performance in Hallyuween 2022, as follows:
- Yanyan Maranan (1 November 2022). "Hallyuween 2022: What went down at the 1st K-pop Halloween party". Lifestyle. Archived from the original on 2 November 2022. Retrieved 2 November 2022 – via GMA News.
- Jaehwa Bernardo (2 November 2022). "First 'Hallyuween' brings together spooks, music, drag despite rains". Entertainment. Retrieved 2 November 2022 – via ABS CBN News.
- Alain Robredillo (2 November 2022). "Hallyuween 2022: What went down at the 1st K-pop Halloween party". Celebrtity, Hallyu, K-pop. Archived from the original on 2 November 2022. Retrieved 2 November 2022 – via The Philippine Star.
- Jonathan Hicap (2 November 2022). "Hallyuween 2022: What went down at the 1st K-pop Halloween party". Celebrities, Entertainment, Entertainment News, Music. Archived from the original on 2 November 2022. Retrieved 2 November 2022 – via Manila Bulletin.
- Krixia Subingsubing (2 November 2022). ""Hallyuween 2022" is beginning of a tradition in Manila". Celebrities, Entertainment, Entertainment News, Music. Archived from the original on 3 November 2022. Retrieved 3 November 2022 – via Inquirer.
- Bunny Javier (3 November 2022). "In Photos: BGYO in 'Hallyuween 2022'". Celebrities, Entertainment, Entertainment News, Music. Archived from the original on 3 November 2022. Retrieved 3 November 2022 – via Inquirer.
- Hazel (2 November 2022). "Hallyuween PH 2022: A night to remember for Filipino K-Pop fans". Event. Archived from the original on 3 November 2022. Retrieved 3 November 2022 – via Annyeongoppa.
- ^ "OPM band 6Cyclemind celebrates 20 years together on "ASAP Natin 'To"'s Christmas special". Newsen. 18 December 2021. Archived from the original on 18 December 2021. Retrieved 16 January 2022 – via Manila Bulletin.
- ^ "Filipino boy group BGYO serenades with live performance of latest single "Kundiman"". ppopwave.com. 20 December 2021. Archived from the original on 17 August 2022. Retrieved 17 August 2022.
- ^ Nino Llanera (6 October 2021). "BGYO Drops "The Light" Album Sampler and New Single Teaser". myx.global. Archived from the original on 11 October 2021. Retrieved 11 October 2021.
- ^ "PARI partners with MYX in announcing 35th AWIT Awards Nominees". Celebrities, Entertainment, Entertainment News, Music. 26 September 2022. Archived from the original on 27 September 2022. Retrieved 27 September 2022 – via Manila Bulletin.