Trapped In A Stairway by Paul Jabara 
2021 cover version featuring Grace Garland and Dennis Sy
With Chrysss Estipona on bass/drums
And Noel Tampac on rhythm guitar
Produced by Dennis Sy

Trapped In A Stairway by Paul Jabara 2021 cover featuring Grace Garland and Dennis Sy

Friends by Michael W Smith (Cover)

BITUING WALANG NINGNING
Composed by Willy Cruz
Originally by Sharon Cuneta and Sarah Geromino
Arranged by Archie D


Bituing Walang Ningning - Cover

TWO STEPS FORWARD
Written by Dennis Sy
Music Production by Adrian Morales 
Vocal Production by Dennis Sy

Verse 1
Do you feel yourself falling away
Don’t you know that love comes down to a moment
And soon enough it’ll be ok

Verse 2
Do you hear that they’re calling your name
Don’t you know it all boils down to a minute
And soon enough you’ll feel the pain

Bridge 1:
You feel it in your heart
A little bit about you is not the same
You see it in the stars
A little bit of you to give away

Chorus:
Two steps forward and one step back
When you give a bit of you and one for luck
Together here we stand
As we go searching for the rainbow’s end
Two steps forward and one step back
Side by side together on the right track
Together here we stand
Two steps forward…hand in hand

Verse 3
All the while I’ve been searching…you feel it too
Don’t you know a part of you that’s been missing
You find it when you give a bit or two

Bridge 2:
You feel it in your heart
It’s never really ‘bout what’s mine to take
We see it in the stars
It’s all about what’s mine to give away

(Repeat Chorus 2x)


Two Steps Forward

SHINE ON is now up For GRAMMY® Consideration in Best Pop Duo/Group Performance.

iTunes/Apple Music https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/shine-on-feat.-natalie-jean/id1141185528

CDBaby http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/dennissy5

Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Shine-feat-Natalie-Darick-Spears/dp/B01JTI4SOM/ref=sr_1_1?s=dmusic&ie=UTF8&qid=1473956403&sr=1-1-mp3-albums-bar-strip-0&keywords=Dennis+Sy

"SHINE ON brings together the hip-hop stylings of Darick DDS Spears, the jazz/pop sensibilities of Natalie Jean, and the earthy rock/pop flavor or Dennis Sy in an Alternative/Pop tune with a message of positivity and hope in the midst of unrest in today's social climate."

CREDITS
Vocals: Dennis Sy, Natalie Jean, Darick DD Spears
Rap Lyrics: Darick Spears
Music and Words: Dennis Sy
Music Production: Adrian Morales
Vocal Production: Dennis Sy
Mixed by: Dennis Sy

More song info: http://www.dsymusic.com/DSYMusic/SHINE_ON.html

Rap V 1
Give me a second to catch my wind
Where do I begin?
Some say it's a sin because of my skin. 
Some say it's us men who need to repent.
Showing hatred towards one another with no conviction. 
Just listen! 
I'm tired of these divisions,
To social classes and status we all fall victim. 
No more police brutality,
No more killings.
Can I get a witness? 
Raise your hands to the ceiling. 
Let's climb on,
No place like home, 
Get ya shine on!

Verse 1
You look at me and I hesitate
What’s in your eyes…what’s mine to break
Our worlds collide yet it seems to say
We’re worlds apart in this little space

Verse 2
It’s calling out and I’m taken in
It’s in the stars…I know it’s time to begin
I see the road ahead…the one with shades of grey
There’s no turning back…the wall’s for us to break

CHORUS
Shine on…Shine Through
Gotta give a little bit of you
For a better world & a better day
You know it’s true
When it all comes down to you
The time is now for us to change

Rap V 2
Worlds collide,
Culture shock. 
Impulse skips a beat, 
That could make your heartbeat stop. 
We look different on the outside, 
But that should be the attraction.
Embrace!
Smile meets smile, 
Hand to hand interaction.

Verse 3
The questions asked…the voices heard
What’s in the past..the lessons learned
Beyond the doubts there’s a choice to make
Must we toe the line or do we stand for change

(Repeat Chorus 2X)

Bridge 
Moments have come and gone and yet it stays the same
Finding what’s in your heart…that love remains

(Repeat Chorus)

Shine On

SHINE ON With Dennis Sy Featuring Natalie Jean And Darick Spears

YOU ARE THE PROMISE, YOU’RE MY HOME
Music by Lynn Yew Evers
Words by Dennis Sy

Verse 1 (Boy)

Do you remember when our eyes first met
Amidst the twilight of our past regrets
I never thought my heart could feel like this 
And in a moment love was set adrift

Verse 2 (Girl)

I still remember when you held my hand
A broken heart that only time could mend 
You came along and I believed once more 
You are the promise…You’re my home

Bridge (Together)

No one can tell us why or what the future holds 
Time stood still that day you said hello 
We're just strangers in fate's embrace 
Though we know we are one & the same

Chorus 

(Girl) Though seasons change a part of me remains
(Girl) The one you found along the way
(Together) There in time…in our hearts we find
(Together) Your love’s my home
(Together) Wherever life may lead us

(Repeat Verses 1 and 2)

CODA
Though memories fade
In time we’ll know
No matter where this road may go

Through space and time…this love defined
You are the promise…You’re my home

You Are The Promise You're My Home (Solo Version Demo)

LIFE IS WHAT YOU MAKE IT
Written & Performed by Dennis Sy 
Produced by Jhett Tolentino, Adrian Morales, Dennis Sy
Official Soundtrack of "Life is What You Make It" a short documentary written, produced and directed by Jhett Tolentino about his life from the slums in the Philippines to Broadway 
Copyright 2017

Verse 1

I’ve heard it all before
For every time we spoke of my dreams
It never felt quite sure
Another wall to break before me

Verse 2

A road that’s far and wide
In every step you take along the way
Forget about the signs
For every page has yet to be written

Refrain 1

Believe in moments unseen
A vision your heart could only see
There’s no reason nor rhyme
There’s only that part of you you’ve yet to find

Chorus

(Cuz) Life is what you make it
Anytime anywhere any place you go
Life is what you make it
Give it time…let it go…and just let your spirit soar

Verse 3

Don’t be afraid to fall
But be afraid of never trying
Get on up once more
It’s all about the second chances

Verse 4

Cuz life is but a choice
Of how we choose to let it all in

Rise above it all
An attitude of never giving in

Refrain 2

Time to answer the call
A version of you that’s meant to be
Throw away all the doubts
Remember that life gives you what you give out

(Repeat Chorus 2x)

LIFE IS WHAT YOU MAKE IT

Available on iTunes at https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/stronger-than-before/id738570567

STRONGER THAN BEFORE 
Words & Music by Dennis Sy 
Music Arranged by Lorrie Ilustre
Background vocals and vocal arrangement by Dennis Sy

I’VE BEEN THERE BEFORE AND I CAN TELL YOU NOW 
THERE IS NO SHAME 
EVER SINCE YOU LET IT FALL APART 
THERE IS NO BLAME 
THERE’S A LOT OF LOVE TO GIVE 
THE PAIN JUST DEFINES ME 
A LOT OF LIFE TO LIVE 
NO TIME FOR GRIEVIN’ 
A PART OF ME FOR ALL TO SEE 

IT’S BEEN AWHILE I’VE LAID IT ON THE LINE 
MUCH AS I TRY 
I CAN’T BE BLIND TO ALL THE MANY SIGNS 
TIME CANNOT HIDE 
THERE’S NOTHING QUITE AS WRONG AS DENIAL 
NOTHING LIKE A MOMENT LACED WITH A NEED TO BE FREE 
MY SANITY BELONGS TO ME 

CHORUS: 

I’M STRONGER…STRONGER THAN BEFORE 
I GAVE IT ALL AND LIVED THRU THE STORM 
I’M STRONGER…THOUGH I’VE FALLEN BEFORE 
STRONG ENOUGH TO LIVE THRU IT ALL 


TRYING HARD TO FACE WHAT’S LEFT OF BETTER DAYS 
THEY’RE STARTING TO FADE 
NOTHING MORE TO SAY 
IT’S ALL ABOUT TODAY 
OF FINDING MY WAY 
I MADE A CHOICE TO LOVE ONCE BEFORE 
MADE A VOW A LONG TIME AGO 
THIS PART OF ME BELONGS TO ME 

(REPEAT CHORUS TWICE)

Stronger Than Before

Carlsberg Beer jingle 1988

CHRISTMAS MORNING
Written & Performed by Dennis Sy
Arranged by Adrian Morales

It's getting close to midnight
The party's just begun
There's a chill that's in the air
The chardonnay's half gone

Alone in my reflection
The scenes played in my mind
Sitting here waiting for a sign

Will you be 'round for Christmas morning
Maybe you'll make it home this time
Christmas bells are ringing
Can you hear it in your mind
Wherever you are this Christmas morning
There's only one prayer I have this time
That you'd be here with me underneath the Christmas tree
A gift of love for you and ..... (Know that in my heart it's you and me)

Radio is playing
Holiday tunes abound
There's a spirit that's in the air
There are songs without the sound

A long forgotten memory
Still playing in my mind
Sitting here waiting for a sign

Will you be 'round for Christmas morning
Maybe you'll make it home this time
There's a lone star out to guide you
Can you see it in your mind
Wherever you are this Christmas morning
There's only one prayer I have this time
That you'd be here with me underneath the Christmas tree
A gift of love for you and me

November 2013

Christmas Morning

Sala Sessions: Live Studio Recording
Dancing With A Stranger (cover) with Princess Magallon

Sala Sessions: Dancing With A Stranger (cover) with Princess Magallon

HANDOG NG PILIPINO SA MUNDO
Written by Jim Paredes
Originally recorded in 1986 by Various Filipino Artists under WEA records
This version is produced by Dennis Sy for the NY Handog Project 2012
Arranged by Sheldon Magbanua
Featuring Various Fil-Am Artists in NY NJ


Di na 'ko papayag mawala ka muli.
'Di na 'ko papayag na muli mabawi, 
Ating kalayaan kay tagal natin mithi.
'Di na papayagang mabawi muli.

Magkakapit-bisig libo-libong tao.
Kay sarap palang maging Pilipino.
Sama-sama iisa ang adhikain.
Kelan man 'di na paalipin.

Ref:
Handog ng Pilipino sa mundo, 
Mapayapang paraang pagbabago.
Katotohanan, kalayaan, katarungan
Ay kayang makamit na walang dahas.
Basta't magkaisa tayong lahat.
(Mag sama-sama tayo, ikaw at ako)

Masdan ang nagaganap sa aming bayan.
Nagkasama ng mahirap at mayaman.
Kapit-bisig madre, pari, at sundalo.
Naging Langit itong bahagi ng mundo.

Huwag muling payagang umiral ang dilim.
Tinig ng bawat tao'y bigyan ng pansin.
Magkakapatid lahat sa Panginoon.
Ito'y lagi nating tatandaan.
(Repeat refrain two times)

Coda:
Mapayapang paraang pagbabago.
Katotohanan, kalayaan, katarungan.
Ay kayang makamit na walang dahas.
Basta't magkaisa tayong lahat!



Handog Ng Pilipino Sa Mundo NY NJ Various Artists

Music Credits:

Felipe P de Leon - composer
Brigidor C Batungbakal & Eduardo P de Leon - lyricists
Chrysss Estipona - lead and rhythm guitar/bass
Dennis Sy - arrangement/music production

Payapang Daigdig (A Peaceful World) DSYmusic instrumental featuring Chrysss Estipona

The Me I Found In You / 月亮代表我的心 (The Moon Represents My Heart) mash-up

The Me I Found In You 
Written by Dennis Sy

月亮代表我的心
Music by Weng Ching-hsi (翁清溪)
Lyrics by Sun Yi (孫儀)

The Me I Found In You /月亮代表我的心 (The Moon Represents My Heart) DSYMusic mash-up

The music industry is a tough one to stay busy in for a long career.  We all know the faces of the stars of radio but there are many amazing songwriters that stay busy without ever becoming mainstream darlings.

Dennis Sy is a perfect example of this type of unknown star.

Originally from the Philippines, the singer and songwriter now makes his home in New Jersey. Through his 25-plus-year career Dennis Sy has seen the inside of Carnegie Hall and also played stages in Atlantic City, Las Vegas and the Mohegan Sun Casino. Moreover Dennis Sy is an award-winning singer, BMI songwriter, and GRAMMY-winning producer.

The influence of his upbringing in Manilla can be heard in the music as well. This unique musical heritage earned Dennis the Outstanding Artist Award from the Filipino American National Historical Society, New York Chapter in 2011. His voice is well known for its ability to move across multiple genres and still remain the focus of the song. Dennis Sy has gained critical acclaim. He has picked up nominations and awards from the Hollywood Music and Media Awards, American Songwriting Awards, and Global Music Awards.

Dennis Sy has been wowing us with his combination of observational genius wit and overwhelming musical prowess for some time now. All of Sy’s music is worth owning and listening to over and over again, as he is an intelligent and nuanced artist whose music actually overrides the zest for sticking to particular genres.

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