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)

Less than a day before my flight home, I suddenly felt the urge to do something Christmasy; so I quickly put together this cover of "Raymond's Lullaby", originally recorded by Hangad, the vocal ensemble I'm a part of back in the Philippines.

"Raymond's Lullaby" came to Hangad around 2005, when we received an email from Marchan Padla, asking us if we could record a song he had written. When we met Marchan, he told us that he was a volunteer for an organization called Ang Arko ng Pilipinas, which cares for underprivileged individuals with developmental disabilities. He further told us that he wrote this song for a young man with autism named Raymond, who had to be brought to the countryside every Christmas because he could not bear the noise of Christmas in the city. The song was further inspired by violence in the Philippine south at the time. Marchan was hoping that by recording the song, Hangad could help raise funds for Ang Arko ng Pilipinas.

We in Hangad loved the song when Marchan first sang it for us. We worked on the music and lyrics, gave it a full arrangement, first performed it in 2005, and in 2006, released it commercially in a recording titled "A Wish for Christmas."

I've had the privilege to do the solo of this wonderful song a few times with Hangad; and recently, I sang it while caroling with the Boston Pinoy choir. I'm glad I finally got around to recording it.

Have a meaningful Christmas. : )

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RAYMOND'S LULLABY
Words and music by Marchan Padla and Paulo K Tirol
Piano and vocals by Paulo K Tirol

If I'd make a wish for Christmas, 
Each day would be like Christmas night:
When we put aside our fighting,
Find the warmth that comes from giving,
When the rushing world slows down for once
To share a song of joy.
And the noise will fade; 
Weary hearts will find themselves at ease.
Throughout the world, all men will learn
To live in Christmas peace.

If I'd make a wish for Christmas,
Each man would be more like a child:
Hearts that marvel at the small things,
Love and laughter everlasting,
And a world of wonder as we raise our eyes
To a million shining stars.
And the noise will fade; 
Weary hearts will find themselves at ease.
Throughout the world, all men will learn
To live in Christmas peace.

Only then shall we feel the baby Jesus in our hearts.
What a miracle, the Heavenly King, born in our hearts! 

And the noise will fade; 
Weary hearts will find themselves at ease.
Throughout the world, all men will learn
To live in Christmas peace.

Throughout the world, we all will learn 
To live in Christmas peace,
If I'd make a wish for Christmas.

Raymond's Lullaby (M. Padla & P. K. Tirol)

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

Raymond's Lullaby (M. Padla & P. K. Tirol)

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