Beruflich Dokumente
Kultur Dokumente
VALLES
2012-50242
ensemble
is
compose
of
idiophones,
chordophones,
membranophones and human body itself. Some ideophones that Kontra-Gapi uses
are kulintang, gangsa, tongatong and kalutang. Kontra-GaPi also uses Cordilleran
drums of varying sizes and shapes. During our lecture we were introduced to how
the human body itself is used as an instrument, it could be by different ways of
applause, stomping, and sounds produced by the vocal chords. There are extremely
unique and interesting instruments like the kuribaw or mouth harp.
Through Kontra-GaPis performances, I could see how wealthy and diverse
our countrys culture and arts. Through their music, each culture was able to
connect to each other, highlighting each others style and aesthetics. It was able to
create a mystic and unique sound to my ears, calming my senses and making me
feel in that specific moment that I was connected to nature. They are able to create
a bridge from our generation to our ancestors, to the aboriginal of our lands.
These characteristics of Kontra-GaPi separates them from the other performing
artists today.
Kontra-Gapi doesnt just use music as a way to express the arts and cultures
but also dance and mime. One of the dances theyve performed last week, the
Philippine Eagle Dance, struck me deeply. I am not making things up. This dance
was my favorite. It actually felt like I was watching a real eagles flight. The beauty,
the edges, and those little, detailed movements in her hands, caught me like a prey
of a real Philippine eagle. It was breathtaking. It was striking. It is one true treasure
of our country.