This is a simple cover my band and I performed for a benefit concert last August 25!

No copyright infringement intended, all belong to Coldplay and all associated writers.

The Scientist - A Coldplay Cover

This was my first attempt at arranging something for a string quartet based on a free piano arrangement I found online. I have no formal training in music theory, so this was really just an effort to try something new!

No copyright infringement intended, all rights go to ABBA and all associated writers and distributers.

Link to piano part can be found here: https://sheetmusic-free.com/i-have-a-dream-sheet-music-abba/

I Have A Dream - An ABBA String Quartet Cover (Rough Mix)

Audio of my cover of Waiting On The World To Change for my first solo gig! The arrangement was inspired by John Mayer's acoustic "The Village Sessions" version.

All credits of this song go to John Mayer and all associated acts.

Waiting On The World To Change - A JM Cover

a song about mutual feelings

Lyrics:

[Verse]
What are you waiting for?
Im right here, outside your big front door
It's ten until midnight
and didnt you say, we'd catch the moonlight?

[Verse 2]
There's a beautiful skyline
We'd miss it if you just stayed inside
You promised me, after all
there's no need for us to hide no more

[Chorus]
Why hesistate
If we share one fate?
Just take me away
if there's nothing left to say

Don't leave us to waste
or regret is all we'll taste
I don't want to wait
take me away

[Instrumental]

[Bridge]
The clock is a-ticking,
our time is now running,
it's dying by the second

She knows no regrets and
she'll leave us forgotten
all falls by her command
So why not evade
her wandering gaze

[Chorus]

Take Me Away (Stripped Ver.)

sounds like something ud hear in geometry dash

loading screen sa geometry dash

This was a track I co-wrote with one of my coursemates for our final project. The track places indigenous Philippine musical elements (particularly, the Salidummay and the Luntang and Tidtu kulintangan patterns) into the backdrop of a radio-friendly pop song.

--- Lyrics ---

[Verse 1]
Tumingin, makinig sa mga tinig,
Musika’y rinig sa bawat titik.
Sabay sabay sa pintig at galaw,
Sumayaw sa ilalim ng buwan,
Umindak habang hindi umaayaw.

[Chorus]
Dong dong ay si dong ilay
Salidummay, salidummay.
Dong dong ay si dong ilay
Salidummay, salidummay.

[Verse 2]
Andaming nagbabago, andaming naglalaho.
Mahirap manatili sa daang bako-bako,
Pero kahit mapaligid ng hirap at gulo,
‘Di mawawala ang boses Pilipino.
Kay sarap ng tinig natin,
Samo't sari, mga himig
Nagbubuklod, ‘sangkatuhan
Kahit iba'ng pinagmulan.
Makinig ka, o Bathala,
Salamat mula samin, para sa musika.

[Chorus]

[Bridge]
‘Di ko masabi itong nararamdaman
'Pag naririnig ang himig, siya ay sinusundan.
Problema’y hayaan, at musika’y iyong sundan.

[Chorus]

--- Special Thanks ---
To Ramcel: thanks for helping finish and clean up this track. You're the best.

Salidummay (Demo)

This was a song I wrote back in 2022, which was originally released alongside a music video promoting mental health. Sa Wakas holds a special place in my heart as a songwriter, as it depicts something more serious and contemplative compared to my other works, which are usually more light-hearted in nature. I have had plans on officially releasing this as a solo work since the music video's release, yet I have failed to do so because life got busy soon after that.

Now that life has somewhat simmered down temporarily in preparation for the new sem, I decided to revisit this composition and remaster it so it can take on a new life and reintroduce itself to the new friends I have met along the way. Sa wakas, andito ka na :)
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[Credits]

Music & Lyrics: Amir Marayag
Vocal Perfomance: Amir Marayag
Acoustic Guitar: Amir Marayag
Keyboard: Amir Marayag, Raf Bernardino
Electric Bass: Raf Bernardino
Backing Vocals: Raf Bernardino, Roegie Escleva
Music Production and Arrangement: Raf Bernardino, Roegie Escleva
Audio Remaster: Amir Marayag
Audio Engineer (for main vox and acoustic guitar): Juario Marayag II

Lyric Video: Amor Marayag
Cover Art: Amor Marayag

Sa Wakas (2024 Version)

Releasing an old, new track I wrote for my free elective, finals project. This song talks about the struggles in the creative process, something I have been dealing with recently due to undisclosed personal struggles.

Didn't really have the time to go back and rework the mixing and mastering for this, but I think its "rough-around-the-edges" aesthetic gives it this very hazy and dreamlike soundscape. It works, at least for my ears, given that I currently it perfectly captures the very limbo-ish feeling I've been having as of late.

Hope you enjoy this track!

Title: Papel, Pluma at Paralamuan 
Music: Amir Marayag
Lyrics: Amir Marayag
Mixing and Mastering: Amir Marayag
Release cover: Ramcel Rogel

Lyrics:

[Verse]
Natatanglaw ako ng buwan
kitang-kita’ng aking galaw
may hawak na papel at pluma
ngunit walang maitala

Paubos na ang tinta
pero’ng labas, panay bura
mahahanap ko kaya
ang boses kong salawahan?

[Chorus]
Paraluman, o nasan ka?
kinakailangan na kita
ako’y nahulog, sa kawalan
gabayan mo ako sana
pabalik, o pauwi sa kanya

[Verse 2]
Paano ba magsisimula
kung walang magagawa?
Mga kamay ko’y nangangalay
pero ito ang aking alay:
Na mapansin mo ako’t sana
marinig aking dasal

[Chorus]
Paraluman, o nasan ka?
kinakailangan na kita
ako’y nahulog, sa kawalan
gabayan mo ako sana
pabalik, o pauwi sa kanya

[Bridge]
Kamakailan, naalala ko
sa tuwing may hadlang, umaawit ako
Kahit ‘di ko man, mabuo agad-agad
‘di siya nawala sakin

[Chorus]
Paraluman, o nasan ka?
kinakailangan na kita
ako’y nahulog, sa kawalan
gabayan mo ako sana
pabalik, o pauwi sa kanya



Papel, Pluma at Paraluman

This is my first published instrumental/orchestral composition, which I made in compliance for my finals in one of my general electives. Despite it being an academic requirement, the inspiration for this piece comes from my own reminiscing, as during the time of its composition, my graduation was slowly approaching (update: graduated already). In all, it is a sonic ode to all the people I've met on my own personal journey, and how much they've impacted and influenced the trajectory of my life.

Sila (2025)

Composed by: Amir Marayag
Mixed and Mastered by: Juario C. Marayag II
Photo by: Juario C. Marayag II

Amir Marayag

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