Lyric and Beat is a Philippine musical teen drama streaming television series. Directed by Dolly Dulu, the series premiered on August 10 to September 23, 2022, on iWantTFC.
| Lyric and Beat | |
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 Official release poster | |
| Genre | Romantic comedy Teen drama Musical |
| Written by | Dolly Dulu Miyo Sta. Maria John Rogers |
| Directed by | Dolly Dulu |
| Starring | |
| Music by | Paulo Protacio |
| Opening theme | "Lyric & Beat" by Darren Espanto, Jeremy G, Angela Ken, Kyle Echarri, AC Bonifacio, Andrea Brillantes, Seth Fedelin, Sheena Belarmino, and Awra Briguela |
| Ending theme | "Tara Tena" by AC Bonifacio, Andrea Brillantes, Angela Ken, Darren Espanto, Jeremy G, Seth Fedelin, Sheena Belarmino (Episodes 1-5, 7) "Duyan" by Darren Espanto (Episode 6) "Lyric & Beat" by Darren Espanto, Jeremy G, Angela Ken, Kyle Echarri, AC Bonifacio, Andrea Brillantes, Seth Fedelin, Sheena Belarmino, and Awra Briguela (Episode 8) |
| Composer | Jonathan Manalo |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original languages |
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| No. of episodes | 8 |
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| Executive producers |
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| Producer | Cathy Magdael-Abarrondo |
| Production location | Baguio |
| Editor | Noah Tonga |
| Running time | 50 minutes |
| Production company | Dreamscape Entertainment |
| Original release | |
| Network | iWantTFC |
| Release | August 10 – September 23, 2022 |
This series pays tribute to the "20 years of music" of ABS-CBN Music's creative director Jonathan Manalo.[1]
Plot
editLyric (Andrea Brillantes), a bubbly and aspiring singer, is willing to do everything to fulfill her dream despite her father's (Lito Pimentel) constant objections. Having seen her potential and being offered a scholarship, Lyric finally enters the fictional Philippine National Conservatory of Music where she would meet Beat (Seth Fedelin), a soft-spoken singer and dancer. It is from there that students will compete against each other for the privilege to represent the school in the National Music Competition, a well-renowned school-based competition for music, that will test different friendships and their competitive spirit.
Cast and characters
editMain cast
edit- Andrea Brillantes[2] as Lyric, a driven teenager who aspires to be a famous singer like her late mother
- Seth Fedelin[2] as Beat, an introverted freshman who developed stage fright
- Darren Espanto[2] as Jazz, team captain of the Prime Belters and one of the best singers in PNCM
- AC Bonifacio[3] as Cadence, Jazz's best friend who wants to introduce dancing in show choir
- Kyle Echarri[4] as Grae, the team captain of a rival school
- Angela Ken[2] as Virlyn, a church choir member who is proficient in musical instruments
- Jeremy Glinoga[2] as Stevie, a student who stutters but not when he sings
- Sheena Belarmino[5] as Melissa, Jazz's sister and a resident mean girl
- Awra Briguela[1] as Unique, a student who often refuses to accept criticisms
Supporting cast
edit- Agot Isidro[2] as Viola Espiritu
- Nyoy Volante[2] as Wolfgang Aragon
- Joel Saracho as Principal William Guico
- Jett Pangan as Peter
- Lilet Esteban as Isay
- Lito Pimentel[1] as Jeff
- Upeng Fernandez as Lola Carmen
- Gian Magdangal as Adrian
- Pinky Amador as Sonja
- Alora Sasam as Smile
- Sheenly Gener as Candy
- Brian Sy as Rajo
- Team Werpa
- Trisha Fabe as Mai
- Aicy Fabe as Mia
- Team Prime Belters
- Roco Sanchez
- RJ Perkins
- Anton Posadas
- Ivanka Guillermo
- Kei Kurosawa
- Kysha Navarro
- CJ De Guzman
- Team School of Modern Pop
- Joshua Decena
- Jasper Almario
- Jom Logdat
- Chael Ablaza
- Planes Jose Mari
- Ryzen Magpayo
- Ysai Castro
- Kiara Dario
- Trisha Martin
- JM Yrreverre
Supporting roles
edit- James Graham as Tomie
- Jonathan Manalo as Judge
- Stephen Vinas as Judge
- Charleine Gonzales as Host
- Anna Graham as Beat's mom
- Pongss Leonardo as Bar Manager
- Jackie Papica as Amiga 1
- Maribel Domingo as Amiga 2
Special participation
edit- PJ Endrinal as Prez
Episodes
edit| No. | Title | Original release date | |
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| 1 | "Even Clowns Have Dreams" | August 10, 2022 | |
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Despite her family's financial situation, Lyric vows to do everything she can to enter her dream school—the Philippine National Conservatory of Music. Soon, fate answers her prayer when she receives an offer to audition for a PNCM scholarship. | |||
| 2 | "A Place for Misfit Dreamers" | August 12, 2022 | |
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Getting a final chance to enter PNCM, Lyric sings her way into the school with the help of Wolfgang, Virlyn, and Stevie. While Cadence finds herself no longer welcome in the Prime Belters, Wolfgang's new show choir recruits members. | |||
| 3 | "Dance to the Beat of Your Heart" | August 19, 2022 | |
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Cadence completes Team Werpa, and Wolfgang welcomes her suggestion to do a sing and dance number for their performance. Jazz confronts Cadence for leaving Prime Belters. Meanwhile, Lyric spends time with Beat outside their org room. | |||
| 4 | "A Spy Among Friends" | August 26, 2022 | |
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The Werpa members think there is a spy among the group, causing them to lose focus on their goals. Lyric meets an unexpected person who can tell her more about her mother, Isay. A mini-showdown places the team to a test. | |||
| 5 | "The Trio Gen Divas" | September 2, 2022 | |
| 6 | "WERPA vs Prime Belters" | September 9, 2022 | |
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With Lyric missing and the showdown with the Prime Belters approaching, Werpa falls into chaos. Cadence takes over the rehearsals while Beat realizes where to find Lyric. Elsewhere, Lyric meets Grae. | |||
| 7 | "The Secret is Out" | September 16, 2022 | |
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Flexing their skills in PNCM, Grae and his crew send out a challenge to Werpa. This shakes up Werpa's newfound confidence, to which Cadence has a solution. But Cadence's idea comes at a price as Lyric's real identity gets exposed. | |||
| 8 | "Werpa 2.0" | September 23, 2022 | |
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After uniting to achieve a goal, Werpa and Prime Belters gear up for their showdown against the School of Modern Pop. To nail their victory, Lyric persuades Melissa to join them. Meanwhile, Beat plans to express his feelings to Lyric.[7] | |||
Official soundtrack
editFour official soundtrack volumes for the series were released between August and September 2022, and consists of tracks mostly composed by Jonathan Manalo with some notable contributions from cast member Jeremy Glinoga, Vice Ganda, Itchyworms's co-lead vocalist Jazz Nicolas, and TV Patrol co-anchor Bernadette Sembrano.
The first volume includes an earlier released single "Ako Naman Muna" by Angela Ken, albeit not a Manalo original composition, is also part of the series. The second volume includes "That Hero" by Iñigo Pascual, Kidwolf, and Theo Martel.
| Lyric and Beat, Vol. 01 (Original Soundtrack) | |
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| Soundtrack album by Various artists | |
| Released | August 12, 2022 |
| Recorded | 2022 |
| Studio | The Purple Room, Quezon City |
| Genre | OPM, Indie pop, Soundtrack |
| Length | 27:40 |
| Language | Filipino, English |
| Label | Star Music, StarPop |
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| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Artist | Length |
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| 1. | "Lyric & Beat" | Anna Graham, Jeremy Eriq Glinoga, Jonathan Manalo | Darren Espanto, Jeremy G, Angela Ken, Kyle Echarri, AC Bonifacio, Andrea Brillantes, Seth Fedelin, Sheena Belarmino, & Awra Briguela | 3:30 |
| 2. | "Jonathan Manalo Overture[a]" | Andrea Brillantes, Seth Fedelin, Darren Espanto, AC Bonifacio, Jeremy G, Angela Ken, & Sheena Belarmino | 2:57 | |
| 3. | "Sa Isang Pangarap" | Andrea Brillantes | 2:44 | |
| 4. | "Kabataang Pinoy" | Jazz Nicolas, Jonathan Manalo | Andrea Brillantes, Seth Fedelin, Jeremy G, Angela Ken, & Sheena Belarmino | 3:55 |
| 5. | "Hindi Kita Iiwan" | Seth Fedelin | 3:57 | |
| 6. | "Tara Tena" | AC Bonifacio, Andrea Brillantes, Angela Ken, Darren Espanto, Jeremy G, Seth Fedelin, Sheena Belarmino | 4:01 | |
| 7. | "Boom Panes" | Jonathan Manalo, Rox Santos, Vice Ganda | Andrea Brillantes | 1:07 |
| 8. | "Ako Naman Muna" | Angela Ken Rojas | Angela Ken | 5:27 |
| Total length: | 27:40 | |||
| Lyric and Beat, Vol. 02 (Original Soundtrack) | |
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| Soundtrack album by Various artists | |
| Released | August 26, 2022 |
| Recorded | 2022 |
| Genre | OPM, Indie pop, Soundtrack |
| Length | 22:21 |
| Language | Filipino, English |
| Label | Star Music, StarPop |
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| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Artist | Length |
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| 1. | "Must Be Going Crazy" | Alexander Diaz, Jonathan Manalo | Jeremy G | 3:37 |
| 2. | "Pangarap Kong Pangarap Mo" | Darren Espanto & Sheena Belarmino | 2:54 | |
| 3. | "Power of the Dream" | Darren Espanto & Sheena Belarmino | 4:49 | |
| 4. | "Pagbigyan Muli" | Darren Espanto | 4:53 | |
| 5. | "Free Fall Into Love" | AC Bonifacio | 2:50 | |
| 6. | "That Hero" | Iñigo Pascual & Kidwolf, Theo Martel | 4:01 | |
| Total length: | 22:21 | |||
| Lyric and Beat (Original Soundtrack Vol. 03) | |
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| Soundtrack album by Various artists | |
| Released | September 9, 2022 |
| Recorded | 2022 |
| Genre | OPM, Indie pop, Soundtrack |
| Length | 20:55 |
| Language | Filipino, English |
| Label | Star Music, StarPop |
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| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Artist | Length |
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| 1. | "Ipaglalaban Ka" | Andrea Brillantes, Seth Fedelin, AC Bonifacio, Jeremy G, Angela Ken, & Sheena Belarmino | 2:26 | |
| 2. | "Ang Sa Iyo Ay Akin" | Jonathan Manalo, Bernadette Sembrano | Agot Isidro, Lilet Esteban, & Sheenly Gener | 1:25 |
| 3. | "May Kasama Ka" | Nyoy Volante | 3:02 | |
| 4. | "Duyan" | Jonathan Manalo, Robert Calma | Darren Espanto | 4:42 |
| 5. | "Patuloy Ang Pangarap" | Agot Isidro, Lilet Esteban, & Sheenly Gener | 4:40 | |
| 6. | "It's Okay Not To Be Okay" | Kyle Echarri | 2:36 | |
| 7. | "Power of The Dream (Prime Belter's Version)" | Darren Espanto & Sheena Belarmino | 2:02 | |
| Total length: | 20:55 | |||
| Lyric and Beat (Original Soundtrack Vol. 04) | |
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| Soundtrack album by Various artists | |
| Released | September 23, 2022 |
| Recorded | 2022 |
| Genre | OPM, Indie pop, Soundtrack |
| Length | 22:26 |
| Language | Filipino, English |
| Label | Star Music, StarPop |
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| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Artist | Length |
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| 1. | "What U Want" | Kyle Echarri & Sheena Belarmino | 4:01 | |
| 2. | "Bakit Lumuluha" | Jonathan Manalo, Paula Alcasid | Andrea Brillantes, Darren Espanto, & Sheena Belarmino | 2:21 |
| 3. | "Boom Panes" | Jonathan Manalo, Rox Santos, Vice Ganda | Awra Briguela | 1:07 |
| 4. | "My Destiny" | Jonathan Manalo, Sabine Cerrado | Sheena Belarmino | 4:16 |
| 5. | "May Pag-asa Ba?" | Angela Ken Rojas, Jeremy Eriq Glinoga, Jonathan Manalo | Angela Ken, & Jeremy G | 3:03 |
| 6. | "Sa Isang Pangarap" | Andrea Brillantes & Sheena Belarmino | 2:36 | |
| 7. | "Lyric & Beat - Final Competition Version" | Jeremy Eriq Glinoga, Jonathan Manalo | Darren Espanto, Jeremy G, Angela Ken, AC Bonifacio, Andrea Brillantes, Seth Fedelin, Sheena Belarmino, & Awra Briguela | 2:31 |
| 8. | "Let It Loose" | Jonathan Manalo, Marion Aunor | Kyle Echarri | 3:31 |
| Total length: | 22:26 | |||
Production
editDue to the restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines, production was done with safety protocols implemented, and all actors and production staff underwent lock-in taping in Baguio until, as per Instagram update from cast member Darren Espanto, taping has concluded in March 2022.[8] Prior to lock-in tapings, the cast have attended workshops and rehearsals in December 2021.[9]
Casting
editBrillantes, Fedelin, Espanto, Bonifacio, Ken, Glinoga, and Belarmino (on her first acting project)[5] are first announced as main cast members in late 2021. In February 2022, fresh from his stint in Pinoy Big Brother: Kumunity Season 10, Echarri was included as main cast member. Volante meanwhile reprise his role as an actor.
Marketing
editAn earlier teaser was released in November 2021 on ABS-CBN Entertainment's social media platforms, initially to be premiered on iQiyi after the Philippine media company and the Chinese online on-demand video streaming platform created a partnership, with ABS-CBN already producing content for iQiyi, including Hello, Heart and Saying Goodbye.[10]
However, in a new teaser released in July 2022 on its YouTube channel, it was announced that it will be released on iWantTFC this August 2022. No details to such a move was made. The full trailer was released on July 13, 2022, on iWantTFC's social media platforms with August 10, 2022, as the slated release date. After the trailer's release, the hashtag #LyricAndBeatTrailer made it to the top trending topics in Twitter Philippines.[1]
Music
editMost of the music being used feature original compositions from ABS-CBN Music creative director Jonathan Manalo who has made about 400 original compositions since becoming the grand winner of the 2001 edition of Himig Handog with his winning piece Tara Tena.[11][12]
Release
editBroadcast
editThe series premiered on August 10 to September 23, 2022, on iWantTFC.
The series had its Philippine TV Premiere from October 9 to November 27, 2022, on Yes Weekend Sunday primetime on Kapamilya Channel, Kapamilya Online Live and A2Z replacing Run to Me and was replaced by third season of Click, Like, Share. It also aired international via TFC (The Filipino Channel).
Notes
edit- ^ A cover medley of "Sa Isang Pangarap", "Hindi Kita Iiwan", "Pangarap Kong Pangarap Mo", "Tara Tena", and "Patuloy Ang Pangarap".
References
edit- ^ a b c d "WATCH: Full trailer of 'Lyric and Beat' launched; trends on Twitter". ABS-CBN News. July 13, 2022. Retrieved July 13, 2022.
- ^ a b c d e f g Basco, Karl Cedrick (November 23, 2021). "Aside from 'Saying Goodbye', SethDrea to star in musical series 'Lyric and Beat' via iQiyi". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved July 8, 2022.
- ^ "AC Bonifacio thrilled to be part of musical series 'Lyric and Beat'". ABS-CBN News. December 1, 2021. Retrieved July 8, 2022.
- ^ "Kyle Echarri part of Andrea Brillantes, Seth Fedelin's 'Lyric and Beat'". ABS-CBN News. February 18, 2022. Retrieved July 8, 2022.
- ^ a b "Sheena Belarmino excited for first acting project". ABS-CBN News. December 21, 2021. Retrieved July 8, 2022.
- ^ "Agot reveals 'truth,' shames Andrea in 'Lyric and Beat'". Manila Bulletin. September 7, 2022. Retrieved September 23, 2022.
- ^ "Who will be crowned champion in SethDrea and Kyle's ultimate showdown in 'Lyric and Beat'?". Manila Bulletin. September 19, 2022. Retrieved September 23, 2022.
- ^ "Cast of 'Lyric and Beat' wraps filming in Baguio". ABS-CBN News. March 28, 2022. Retrieved July 8, 2022.
- ^ Soliman, Michelle Anne P. (August 9, 2022). "iWantTFC offers a new music drama". BusinessWorld. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
- ^ For citations on ABS-CBN and iQiyi's partnership.
- "ABS-CBN and iQiyi's "Saying Goodbye," "Hello Heart" will premiere this December". ABS-CBN Entertainment. November 23, 2021. Retrieved July 8, 2022.
- Wang, Nickie (November 25, 2021). "ABS-CBN, iQiyi showcase original Pinoy titles". Manila Standard. Retrieved July 8, 2022.
- Soliman, Michelle Anne P. (November 30, 2021). "ABS-CBN produces original content for iQiyi". BusinessWorld. Retrieved July 8, 2022.
- ^ "On its 15th anniversary, 'Tara Tena' remains fresh, relevant". Star Cinema. Retrieved March 1, 2022.
- ^ Dumaual, Miguel (June 22, 2022). "400 recorded songs and counting: Why Jonathan Manalo is called 'Mr. Music'". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved July 8, 2022.