I cannot believe that the National Historical Institute (NHI) is after Martin Nievera for the later’s version of Lupang Hinirang. Martin is not the only Filipino singer who injected his own personal touch to our national anthem. I have been disappointed over and over again by the different versions of Lupang Hinirang, Martin’s version included. But of all the versions I heard, I think that Martin’s is closest to the original.
Lupang Hinirang is a march. I like its beat, I think it’s regal. It commands attention and respect, at least in my opinion. I have heard that our national anthem has been praised and even said to be one of the best anthem in the world. It’s just too bad that with the many versions we Filipino hears of it, we might not even recognize it in the future.
If NHI is serious in its campaign to preserve the original musical arrangement and composition of Lupang Hinirang, they should not only reprimand Martin Nievera but all the others in the past who sung it with their own rendition. And they shouldn't stop there. They should issue a guide that artists can use on how Lupang Hinirang should be sung.
-chebong
Lupang Hinirang is a march. I like its beat, I think it’s regal. It commands attention and respect, at least in my opinion. I have heard that our national anthem has been praised and even said to be one of the best anthem in the world. It’s just too bad that with the many versions we Filipino hears of it, we might not even recognize it in the future.
If NHI is serious in its campaign to preserve the original musical arrangement and composition of Lupang Hinirang, they should not only reprimand Martin Nievera but all the others in the past who sung it with their own rendition. And they shouldn't stop there. They should issue a guide that artists can use on how Lupang Hinirang should be sung.
-chebong
