Pagtingin
Pagtingin (English: The Way We Feel) is a song by Filipino folk-pop band Ben&Ben, composed by lead vocalist Paolo Benjamin Guico. It was released alongside "Araw-Araw" on May 2, 2019.[1][2] It was used for the film LSS (Last Song Syndrome) released in 2019 under Globe Studios.[3]
"Pagtingin" | ||||
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Single by Ben&Ben | ||||
from the album Limasawa Street | ||||
Released | May 2, 2019 | |||
Recorded | 2019 | |||
Studio | Spryta Productions Inc. (Mandaluyong, Metro Manila) | |||
Genre | ||||
Length | 3:46 | |||
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Songwriter(s) | Paolo Benjamin Guico | |||
Producer(s) |
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Music video | ||||
"Pagtingin" on YouTube |
Music video
The music video of the song was directed by Jorel Lising, with appearances from Gabbi Garcia and Khalil Ramos and was released on July 19, 2019.[4] A sequel to the music video, Araw-Araw, was released two months later on September 28, 2019.[5] It was revealed by the band that the guitar solo during the break, performed by lead guitarist Poch Baretto and vocalist-guitarist Miguel Benjamin Guico, was recorded as they were filming the music video.[6]
The music video is considered the most viewed video on the band's YouTube channel with over 21 million views since its release.[7]
Appearances in the media and covers
- Gabbi Garcia and Khalil Ramos performed their rendition of the song in the Wish bus in September 2019.
- Moira Dela Torre and Ben&Ben performed the song on ASAP Natin 'To on September 8, 2019.[8]
- Regine Velasquez-Alcasid performed her rendition of the song on her virtual benefit concert on April 22, 2020.[9]
- Ben&Ben themselves performed their metal rock rendition of the song on their BBTV episode in the band's YouTube channel on August 12, 2020.[10]
- On their virtual performance in the 33rd Awit Awards in August 2020, Gary Valenciano and Ben&Ben performed a mashup of "Pagtingin" and Valenciano's "Di Bale Na Lang".[11]
Aftermath
A comment from the music video, posted some time after its upload on YouTube, would become the sole basis for the composition of their 2020 single "Lifetime."[12][13]
Awards and nominations
Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
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2020 | 5th Wish Music Awards | Wishclusive Urban Performance of the Year | Won | [14][15] |
15th Myx Music Awards | Mellow Video of the Year | Nominated | [16] | |
Song of the Year | Nominated | |||
33rd Awit Awards | Best Performance by a Group Recording Artist | Won | [17] | |
Favorite Song of the Year | Won | |||
2021 | 12th PMPC Star Awards for Music | Song of the Year | Nominated | [18][19] |
Duo/Group Artist of the Year | Won |
References
- "2 Brand New Singles from Ben & Ben's Debut Album". InqPOP!. May 22, 2019. Retrieved November 7, 2020.
- Madarang, Catalina Ricci S. (May 3, 2019). "Filipino band Ben&Ben viral on Twitter after release of two new songs". InterAksyon. Retrieved May 16, 2019.
- "Pagtingin - song by Ben&Ben". Spotify.
- "Ben&Ben's 'Pagtingin' music video starring Gabbi Garcia, Khalil Ramos reaches 21 million views". GMA News Online. February 19, 2020. Retrieved November 6, 2020.
- "Gabbi and Khalil break hearts in music video of Ben&Ben's single 'Araw-Araw'". GMA News Online. September 28, 2019. Retrieved January 20, 2021.
- Rosales, Clara (July 22, 2019). "This Just-Revealed Fact About Ben&Ben's New Music Video Blew Us Away". Spot.ph. Retrieved December 1, 2021.
- "Ben&Ben's 'Pagtingin' music video starring Gabbi Garcia, Khalil Ramos reaches 21 million views". GMA News Online. February 19, 2020. Retrieved January 21, 2021.
- "WATCH: Moira sings with Ben&Ben on hit 'Pagtingin'". ABS-CBN News. September 8, 2019. Retrieved November 6, 2020.
- Villanueva, Brooke (April 27, 2020). "Hot Stuff: To Celebrate 50th Birthday, Regine Velasquez Raises Over P4 M For Bantay Bata 163". ABS-CBN Lifestyle. Retrieved November 6, 2020.
- "Ben&Ben sings rock version of 'Pagtingin,' plays 'Otso Otso,' 'Tatsulok' with a twist". GMA News Online. August 12, 2020. Retrieved November 6, 2020.
- "Gary V. and Ben&Ben collaborate on a 'Di Bale Na Lang' and 'Pagtingin' mashup". GMA News Online. September 6, 2020. Retrieved November 6, 2020.
- Olivares, Rick (June 2, 2020). "How Ben&Ben recorded fan-inspired song 'Lifetime' during lockdown". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved June 27, 2021.
- "Ben&Ben was apparently so moved by a fan's sad love story that they wrote a song about it". Rappler. May 13, 2020. Retrieved June 27, 2021.
- "Munimuni, Ben&Ben, IV Of Spades, Clara Benin, and more are nominated at the 5th Wish 107.5 Music Awards". Bandwagon Asia. December 16, 2019. Retrieved December 16, 2019.
- "5th Wish 107.5 Music Awards: Complete List of Winners". Wish FM 107.5. January 19, 2020. Retrieved January 19, 2020.
- "MYX Awards 2020: Nominees named; virtual show to be held". ABS-CBN News. May 21, 2020. Retrieved May 21, 2020.
- "FULL LIST: Winners, Awit Awards 2020". Rappler.com. August 29, 2020. Retrieved August 29, 2020.
- Cruz, Dana (October 11, 2021). "Regine Velasquez, Sarah Geronimo, Daniel Padilla lead winners at Star Awards for Music". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved November 26, 2021.
- Anarcon, James Patrick (June 16, 2021). "12th Star Awards for Music nominees bared". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved August 31, 2021.