Aired (February 23, 2024): Sa Batangas, isang instrumento ang gawa sa bakal — ang ‘handpan.’ Bawat uka o dent na matatagpuan sa handpan ay may katumbas na nota na pinapalo upang makalikha ng tunog. Ang pagtugtog niyan, sinubukan ni DAMystery host Music Man ng Batangas! Panoorin ang video.
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00:00 Earlier, let's listen to the music of our...
00:05 Music Man of Batangas!
00:07 There, it's okay.
00:09 It's really hard to do.
00:14 It's difficult, technical.
00:16 It's hard.
00:18 Hello, Kapuso! I'm Music Man of Batangas, the mystery host for today.
00:22 It's really stressful, hot and traffic in the city, right?
00:26 That's why I'm looking for fresh air and peace and quiet here in Batangas.
00:31 Oh, what's that sound?
00:35 That's what I hear.
00:37 It's really...
00:39 It's really scary.
00:41 Let's go look for it.
00:43 Kapuso, I'm with Sir LJ Navera,
00:52 who makes handpans here in Batangas.
00:55 What kind of instrument is this?
00:57 This handpan is an instrument made of copper.
01:01 This is the first handpan made by a Filipino.
01:06 This is called "Gintong sa Lakot".
01:09 Each dent or "Uka" around the handpan
01:12 has an equal note that is stuck to create a sound.
01:16 This is called "Ding".
01:17 Ding, the stone.
01:19 Then, the next is the "Tone Fields".
01:23 This is a stainless steel.
01:25 It's a bit outdated.
01:27 Because of the changing times,
01:29 the handpan is prone to rust.
01:31 The notes on the handpan can be changed.
01:34 It depends on the scale or note that the maker wants.
01:38 And it can reach up to 12 notes per handpan.
01:42 Sir, when we're done with the tone,
01:45 you'll press it.
01:47 That's great.
01:48 Let's proceed to shaping.
01:51 We'll tap it to tone it.
01:53 And we'll cook the handpan in the fire
01:55 to make it stronger.
01:57 It's really hard to do.
01:58 It's a technical process.
02:00 You'll see if there's any rust on the outside.
02:04 You'll hear the sudden changes.
02:06 To make sure that it's in tune,
02:08 they use a tuning software on the computer.
02:11 Depending on the work,
02:13 the price of the handpan can reach up to P100,000.
02:17 Ding.
02:18 [Music]
02:21 Wow.
02:23 [Music]
02:26 That's great.
02:28 At first, you'll think that this is the drum
02:31 that is used in the Caribbean and Reggae music.
02:34 But you should know that the handpan
02:36 came from Bern, Switzerland.
02:38 Imagine that it's hot.
02:40 So that you can't reach it.
02:41 You'll tap it.
02:42 There.
02:43 Oh, I see.
02:44 [Music]
02:47 It's hard.
02:48 The handpans that Sir LJ makes
02:50 are not just used in jamming sessions.
02:53 Because of its soothing sound,
02:55 it's also used for sound healing.
02:58 Take a deep breath.
03:00 Open your mouth.
03:01 Slowly.
03:02 Breathe in the air.
03:04 It's a form of music therapy
03:06 that changes our thoughts
03:09 and the flow of our feelings
03:12 and the flow of our energy
03:15 when we're in a stressful situation.
03:17 I became emotional.
03:19 I felt like I was releasing stress and problems.
03:25 When the handpan started playing,
03:28 I felt like I was in nature.
03:31 [Music]
03:40 Instruments not only give happiness
03:43 but also love and dedication to its creation.
03:47 Not only our body can benefit,
03:49 but our heart and mind can also be calmed.
03:52 I'm Music Man of Batangas
03:54 and that's the story you should know.
03:57 [Music]
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