Ingay Niyo: Sounds of Filipino Life

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What does being Filipino sound like? Singer-songwriter BP Valenzuela and voice actor Nica Rojo break down the music and sounds that Pinoys hear every day, joined by experts who make and study these sounds—from loud calls of "Taho!" and "Balut!" , to church songs, to the loud sound effects in noontime variety shows, and more. Ingay Niyo: Sounds of Filipino Life is produced by Hit Productions.

Episodes

  1. B-Sides: Is "Filipino throat chakra" real?

    07/11/2025

    B-Sides: Is "Filipino throat chakra" real?

    Vocal director Jingle Buena talks about what really makes Filipinos good singers, how you can prepare to sing well, and what genre can actually be difficult to sing.

    7 min
  2. Why are Filipinos so good at karaoke?

    06/26/2025

    Why are Filipinos so good at karaoke?

    When a Filipino singer takes the stage, everyone stops to listen! Why are there so many powerhouse singers among us? Are we really born with golden voices? Vocal arranger Jingle Buena dives into the technical and cultural reasons behind our karaoke prowess. Plus, we take a peek behind the scenes of the biggest karaoke competition in the world with KWC Philippines.

    27 min
  3. Who makes the karaoke tracks Pinoys love?

    06/11/2025

    Who makes the karaoke tracks Pinoys love?

    Ever belted out a karaoke classic and wondered, "Sino'ng gumawa ng backing track na 'to?" Music arranger Brian Cua pulls back the curtain on the unseen (and unheard of) world of karaoke production. How are these instrumental versions recorded? And why do some sound almost like the real thing, but many sound like the same instruments reused over and over?We dedicate this episode to a friend of the show, Joe Salcedo (1996-2025), who shared his experience as a karaoke arranger with us. Thank you, Joe!

    26 min
  4. B-Sides: Francis Brew on crafting the MTRCB Sound

    06/06/2025 · BONUS

    B-Sides: Francis Brew on crafting the MTRCB Sound

    You’ve heard it hundreds of times before every movie. Now, meet the man behind the MTRCB stinger. Musician and guitarist of The Dawn, Francis Brew, shares how he came up with the five notes that make up that iconic sound.

    3 min
  5. B-Sides: Can we identify a place just by its sounds?

    05/29/2025 · BONUS

    B-Sides: Can we identify a place just by its sounds?

    Learn how we form habits around the sound of places like MRT stations, plus how language can influence the way we hear, with Dayang "Doc D" Yraola of the UP College of Fine Arts.

    4 min
  6. B-Sides: How did Bukas Palad start composing church music?

    05/23/2025 · BONUS

    B-Sides: How did Bukas Palad start composing church music?

    Go behind the music as Fr. Manoling Francisco, SJ, and Norman Agatep of Bukas Palad Music Ministry share how timeless songs like “Hindi Kita Malilimutan” came to life.

    5 min
  7. How can just a few notes make you think of a brand?

    05/14/2025

    How can just a few notes make you think of a brand?

    In five seconds or less, sonic logos can make you think of your favorite fast food or a digital bank. How do those tiny tunes at the end of commercials get stuck in our heads? And what can they do for a brand? Hit Productions music head Mike Villegas and Francis Brew of The Dawn reveal the stories behind some of the most recognizable Pinoy sonic logos, breaking down the strategy behind the sounds that sell.Read the 2022 US Audio Logo Index by Veritonic to learn more about effective sonic logos!

    23 min
  8. Why is Filipino comedy so noisy?

    05/07/2025

    Why is Filipino comedy so noisy?

    From noontime TV to vlogs, Filipino comedy is loud and proud. Why do we use so many sound effects, and who decides what sounds are funny? Former UP College of Media and Communication professor Jun Austria traces the history of sound effects from radio to TV, and we learn how sound became key to making us laugh out loud—literally.

    21 min
  9. Why do taho vendors shout?

    04/30/2025

    Why do taho vendors shout?

    There's more to it than just a sales pitch. Dayang "Doc D" Yraola, a curator and UP College of Fine Arts associate professor, unpacks how these calls became part our daily soundscape and what they say about Filipinos. Recordings of Chater Road in Central, Hong Kong come from Dayang Yraola. Learn more about our guest and her work here!

    23 min
  10. Why do Catholic church songs keep changing?

    04/24/2025

    Why do Catholic church songs keep changing?

    When Catholics hear Mass on Sunday, different churches play different versions of hymns like "Ama Namin" and "Papuri sa Diyos". But why do they keep changing? Bukas Palad Music Ministry joins the Ingay Niyo podcast to talk about the history of church songs and what it takes to create music that resonates across generations. Featuring the songs of Bukas Palad Music Ministry: "Ama Namin"Composed by Jandi Arboleda and Manoling V. Francisco, SJ"Papuri sa Diyos"Composed by Eduardo P. Hontiveros, SJ"Papuri sa Diyos" (feat. Sherlyn de Guzman)Composed by Manoling V. Francisco, SJ and Norman Agatep"I Will Sing Forever"Composed by Manoling V. Francisco, SJArranged by Norman Agatep"Paghahandog ng Sarili"Composed by Jandi Arboleda, Manoling V. Francisco, SJ, and Tim Ofracio, SJ"Anima Christi" (feat. Edward Opinaldo)Composed by Jandi Arboleda"Santo"Composed by Manoling V. Francisco, SJ"Kordero ng Diyos"Composed by Jandi Arboleda and Manoling V. Francisco, SJ"Kordero ng Diyos"Composed by Manoling V. Francisco, SJ

    21 min
  11. Introducing a podcast on the music and sounds of Pinoy life!

    04/22/2025

    Introducing a podcast on the music and sounds of Pinoy life!

    The music and sounds we hear every day aren't just "ingay"—they tell the story of who we are. Join singer-songwriter BP Valenzuela and voice actor Nica Rojo as they explore the rich and colorful world of Filipino sound on Ingay Niyo: Sounds of Filipino Life, an original podcast by Hit Productions!

    2 min

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What does being Filipino sound like? Singer-songwriter BP Valenzuela and voice actor Nica Rojo break down the music and sounds that Pinoys hear every day, joined by experts who make and study these sounds—from loud calls of "Taho!" and "Balut!" , to church songs, to the loud sound effects in noontime variety shows, and more. Ingay Niyo: Sounds of Filipino Life is produced by Hit Productions.

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