Sa Ugoy Ng Duyan - Lucio San Pedro

For my master's recital, I transcribed three Filipino art songs for the double bass. I chose these three to showcase how far the instrument can go in terms of solo ability and expand the bass's repertoire with Filipino art songs/Kundimans.

Lucio San Pedro was a scholar of the Filipino Youth Orchestra, enabling him to study at the Juilliard School of Music in 1947. He had seamlessly embraced his roots and injected his personality into every music he created, earning him the title “Creative Nationalist.” This song was based on the melody that Lucio San Pedro’s mother, Soledad Diestro, used to hum to put Lucio and his siblings to bed.

I also adapted this poem from the song's meaning:
I wish the old days had never come to an end
As a small child when my parent’s voices blend
I hope to hear that song again one day
With the song of love the cradle they’ll sway
In my peaceful slumber, the stars watch over
Life was like heaven in your arms, my mother and father
I’m longing for when you rock my cradle gently
Ma, Pa, I wish you were here with me