STILL WE SING ALLELUIA
Music and lyrics by Paulo K Tiról

Through flowing tears: Alleluia.
Through growing fears: Alleluia.
Through the weariness of now,
we still find the voice somehow
to sing Alleluia.
Still we sing Alleluia.

When joy runs thin: Alleluia.
When hurt sets in: Alleluia. 
When our days are long and rough, 
still, our faith is cause enough
to sing Alleluia.
So we sing Alleluia.

For the Lord has risen and conquered sin,
in him we know:
that light and life and love shall win.
And so,

with one thing sure, Alleluia,
one word endures: Alleluia!
What gives meaning to our days
but to lift our hearts in praise
as we sing Alleluia?
Yes, we sing Alleluia!

In fading light: Alleluia.
In deep’ning night: Alleluia.
At the hour of our death, 
with our last remaining breath,
let us sing, Alleluia! 
Alleluia!
Still we sing Alleluia.

April 5, 2020
COVID-19 quarantine day 25
© 2020 Paulo K Tiról

Still We Sing Alleluia

Beautiful Surprise
Words and Music by Paulo K Tiról
Sung by Joseph Legaspi

Beautiful Surprise

Everybody Wants To Rule The World (AAC)

Hopeful (w/ vocal obligato)

07 - Silent Night - 30sec

ZvH MAIN THEME 
[ZvH: Zombies vs. Humans] - Nilo Alcala  
Club Six Studios
download:
https://itunes.apple.com/app/id1158319927

ZvH Main Theme [ZvH: Zombies vs. Humans] - Nilo Alcala

The Beatles' last concert: Candlestick Park 1966
short docu: https://youtu.be/p68DpIdtiDs
Music by Nilo Alcala

Contentment

I had the honor to sing this inspiring song. Melody was composed by Manoling Francisco SJ and lyrics was written by Senen Antonio. This is part of the album "Glory and Praise" released by Hangad in 2016. This was arranged by JC Uy. With permission and coordination from Pagsibol. Halaw sa Aklat ni Isaias 54:10, 6-8; 41:47, 4, 14

Bumagsak man ang mga bundok
Gumuho man ang mga gulod
Kailanma'y 'di Ko ipagdaramot
Pagmamahal Kong di malulugso

Kahit kayo ang siyang lumimot
Akin kayong marahang tatawagin
Kahit kayo ang siyang lumayo
Akin kayong muling tatanggapin

Bumagsak man ang mga bundok
Gumuho man ang mga gulod
Kailanma'y 'di Ko ipagdaramot
Pagmamahal Kong di malulugso

Sa hirap sa gutom at sa uhaw
Ako ang sa inyo'y manunuspos
Ako ang unang sa inyo'y nagmahal
Ako ang sa inyo'y manunubos

At kahit kayo pa ang siyang lumimot
Akin kayong marahang tatawagin
Kahit kayo ang siyang lumayo
Akin kayong muling tatanggapin

Bumagsak man ang mga bundok
Gumuho man ang mga gulod
Kailanma'y 'di Ko ipagdaramot
Pagmamahal Kong di malulugso

Bumagsak man ang mga bundok
Gumuho man ang mga gulod

Glory and Praise

Awit ni Isaias

Sayáo Sa Ilaoán [NILO ALCALA]
commissioned/performed by the Manila Symphony Orchestra
Marlon Chen - guest conductor
Gina Medina-Perez - solo violin: 
Leadership & Creativity: "Guest Experience" concert
Aug. 6, 2017 at Power Mac Center Spotlight, Makati 


Sayáo sa Ilaoán, a castilianized orthography of “sayaw” (dance) and “ilawan” (light/lamp/lantern/candlelight) tips its hat to Spanish-influenced folk dances of the Philippines (ex. Jota, Malagueña, Habanera, Pandanggo, etc.).  Though not a literal depiction of these dance forms, Sayáo sa Ilaoán is the composer’s personal reinterpretation of them.

Sayáo Sa Ilaoán [NILO ALCALA] - Manila Symphony Orchestra

A song I wrote about loss. 

Performed at a house concert on 2/10/18.
Chris Peters, guitar
Gabe Nathans, bass
Shirley Paxton-Fofang and Shyamala Ramakrishna, backup vocals

Recorded by Paul Lisker.

Seasons (Live)

PIETA (OYAYI SA PAANAN NI HESUS)
Featuring Trin Panganiban-Custodio
Music, choral arrangement, and piano by Paulo K Tirol
Lyrics by Michelle Joy Francia 
Cello arrangement by Jay Gomez, performed by Nino Llorin 

Ave Maria, 
Gratia plena.
Sancta Maria, 
Mater Dei.

Kay lamig na ng hangin, 
Lumalatag ang dilim.  
‘Di maabot ng tingin
Itong lagim. 
Narito ang ‘Yong ina, 
Damhin Mong yakap-yakap Ka.  
Sa kandungan ko, Sinta, 
Mapanatag Ka, Sinta.   

Nais ko’y pagmasdan Ka 
Sa ‘Yong pamamahinga.  
Minsan pa’y iduyan Ka, 
Awitan Ka.  
‘Di ko man nababata, 
Puso ko’y lumuluha.  
Sa Iyong pag-iisa, 
Sasamahan Ka.   

At hihilumin ang brasong sugatan, 
Papawiin mga luha Mong taglay.  
Lilinisin, mukha Mong dinumhan, 
Paagusin ang luha kong alay.  
Madama ko man mga tinik, 
Yayakapin Ka nang mahigpit, Giliw.  
Ihehele’t iduduyan Ka; 
Mahimbing na, tapos na.   

Aking Ama! Ako’y nilisan Mo na ba?  
Bigyang liwanag, alipin Mong aba. 
 Tinalikuran Mo na ba? 
Dinggin ang panalangin ko, Ama!  
Sumasamong pagpalain Mo, 
Nang minsan pa’y masabi ko sa ‘Yo:  
“Ako’y alipin Mo; sundin ang loob Mo, Ama ko.” 

Hihilumin ang brasong sugatan, 
Papawiin ang luha Mong taglay.  
Lilinisin, mukha Mong dinumhan, 
Paagusin ang luha kong alay.  
Madama ko man mga tinik, 
Yayakapin Ka nang mahigpit, Giliw.  
Ihehele’t iibigin Ka; 
Tapos na, tapos na.

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TRANSLATED:

[from Latin] Hail Mary,
Full of Grace.
Holy Mary,
Mother of God.

[from Filipino] The wind has turned cold,
Darkness spreads over the land.
One cannot see through 
This doom.
Your mother is here,
Feel my embrace.
On my lap, my love,
Feel at ease, my love.

I wish to watch You
In Your slumber.
Once more, to cradle You,
To sing to You.
Though I might not realize it,
My heart is in tears.
In Your solitude,
I will accompany You.

And I will ease Your wounded arms,
Wipe away Your tears.
Clean Your dirt-stained face
And let my offering of tears flow.
Though the thorns might pierce,
I will hold You tight, my Love.
I will sing you a lullaby and cradle You.
Be at peace, it is finished.

Oh my Father! Have You abandoned me?
Shine light on Your humble servant.
Have You turned Your back to me?
Hear my prayer, Father!
I beg You to bless me,
That once more I might say to You:
“I am Your servant; Your will be done, my Father.”

I will ease Your wounded arms,
Wipe away Your tears.
Clean Your dirt-covered face
And let my offering of tears flow.
Though the thorns might pierce,
I will hold You tight, my Love.
I will sing you a lullaby and love You.
It is finished. It is finished.



From Hangad's The Easter Journey, released March 2005
Winner, Best Religious / Inspirational Song, Awit Awards 2006 

Pieta (Oyayi sa Paanan ni Hesus) feat. Trin Panganiban-Custodio & Hangad (P. K. Tirol & M. Francia)

Musical Theatre + Liturgical Music. 
New York City + Jersey City + Manila.

Pieta (Oyayi sa Paanan ni Hesus) feat. Trin Panganiban-Custodio & Hangad (P. K. Tirol & M. Francia)

PAULOPHONIC

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