Philippines. Considered as one of the happiest country in the world wherein we find satisfaction and entertainment in little things like karaoke (Gonzales, 2014). Five pesos worth of bond is what makes Filipino culture stronger and bolder from the other countries.
Geography The expansion of karaoke craze varied in the different parts of the Philippines not just our country but also in the world. It became popular because of its unique purpose and features that keep people to look and find more of these in places.
Supporting ideas/evidences:
• Even on the remote lands of the Philippines, Filipinos still have a profound love for karaoke (Sood, 2011). Filipino definitely have passion when it comes to singing and even though they’re far away from KTV bars, clubs and even sunny or rainy they still have time to sing on their very own hut or houses.
• Karaoke box vary over East and Southeast Asian in 80’s then later to the other parts of the world (Mack, 2012). Because of the entertainment and contentment that people get to the invention of machine it later expand to a wide range and become popularly known.
• In the country of US and Canada, karaoke did not success (Mack, 2012). When the creators/inventors become aware of the problem, karaoke become a side feature, turn into home theater system or movie-theater like quality, and not sold karaoke for its original purpose, which is the minus-one then sing system.
Anthropology Singing is one of the best features of every Filipino that is something we can be proud of that passes through generations. Moreover, through music we can catch up and follow its history.
Supporting ideas/evidences:
• Rizal travelled to Japan and saw a group of musicians, amazed by the good performance then later learned that they are also his kababayans (Gonzales, 2014). Filipino are uniquely talented and through music they promote our exceptional personality and showcase our great talents
• Long before the invention of karaoke machine, guitar is the only instrument for the rural folk to gather and sing (Filipino Love Singing, January 2014). Farmers before bond with other farmers through singing and drinking as a form of their relaxation and chill
• Music preserves the customs and traditions of Filipino (Filipino Love Singing, January 2014). People from the present time easily recognize song lyrics and melody from the past with the help of technology and maintain the language/style on how it is wrote or sang.
History The electric machine or apparatus also known as karaoke machine born in 1970’s in Japan that invented especially to amateur singers (Hosokawa & Mitsui, n.d.) become rampant in Philippines because of its add up improvement that Filipino loved. Through time the machine upgrade become more interesting and people becomes historically famous because of Filipino extraordinary singing talents.
Supporting ideas/evidences:
• The handy multi-purpose compact machine and Sing Along System (SAS) was invented by a Filipino named Roberto Del Rosario (Mack, 2012). Further enhancement in order to people more like and be interested to machine.
• Family KTV, bars and houses that have karaoke machines are proof of a videoke widespread (Sood, 2011). It means karaoke is now one part of our culture and become sensational because of its effects that cause to people.
• Zendee Rose Tenerefe “Random girl” becomes popular for her karaoke video hit in SM Mall (Medina, 2012). Many various Filipino singers become popular and viral for singing in karaoke that contributes to the Philippines music history.
Economics Since the karaoke became famous in Philippines, the demand of the machines are elevated through time. Business companies and small dealers, profits from establishing karaoke as their main attraction for all of present and future customers.
Supporting Ideas/evidences:
• Karaoke installation in hotels and restaurants (Tarocco & Zhou, n.d.). Their high demands make businesses also upgrade their facilities and entertainment activity.
• Development of karaoke machine to Magic Sing microphone (Sood, 2011). The development of the machine makes it easier and convenient that users just need the digital mic and turn their television into karaoke machines.
• Karaoke renting dealers. (Hosokawa & Mitsui, n.d.). Dealers rate a just price for the rent of one machine.
Sociology Music regulates and harmonize social life of Filipinos (Philippine Music History, n.d.) also make long and short term connections to each person or societal elements in the society.
Supporting ideas/evidences
• Filipino jam sessions (Glorioso, 2011). Jamming as part of the culture that develops joy and closure to others.
• Microphones from KTV’s every night passes hand to hand. (Hosokawa & Mistui, n.d.). Every night many people sing to their hearts and could be the star of the night. It does not matter if the voice quality is not that good but the moment the song ended, people will applaud to one’s performance.
• Build confidence from their peers (Erten, 2015). Through practice singing in front of many people, people can build foundations in order to cast nervousness or anxiety.
Psychology Singing and listening music maintain good health and improve social confidence (Singing is Good Medicine, n.d.) it also help people to come up a better and bright ideas.
Supporting ideas/evidences:
• Karaoke as unique highlight for Uber drivers (Uber driver, 2017). Drivers put atypical things from common like disco lights and karaoke to amuse passengers.
• Provoking anxiety for shy-type people (Erten, 2015). Not all individual have the courage to sing in front of many people. They need environment where mocking and making fun of is set aside.
• Music improves listening and learning activities (Boost Memory and Learning with Music, May 2012). According to Chris Brewer (2012), sounds can help to hold our attention, evoke emotions and stimulate visual images, which mean that music carries the positive mood for learning of individuals. Also through rhythm and rhymes, they could memorize effectively.
Linguistics As karaoke spread all over the world and over the Philippines, different languages also varied in the famous electronic machine that also becomes a helping hand for the teachers.
Supporting ideas/evidences:
• Variety of language in karaoke (Lagkaw, 2010). Philippine different dialects do not hinder Filipinos for them to grasp their strong passion for singing.
• Song and language familiarization (Erten, 2015). Familiarizing with the song and language as well as melody may result into good singing performance and develop listening activity for the audiences.
• Karaoke helps teaching students in language (English) subject (Rengifo, n.d.). Bringing developed technologies in school through academic songs teachers gain students’ interests to listen and participate in class.