Hangad a Capella
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Hangad a Capella is the second album recorded by Philippine
-based vocal ensemble
Hangad
. As the title says, all songs in this album were recorded without any musical accompaniment. Most songs in a Capella are arrangements of familiar Filipino religious and inspirational songs; with the exception of two tracks, a Capella was indeed to be a collection of songs composed by Jesuit composers.
Hangad a Capella was launched on June 23, 2002, at the Oratory of St. Ignatius at the Ateneo de Manila University
, Quezon City
.
translation of Tagalog
titles are provided in parentheses. Note: these translations are not official.
For this album, Hangad produced a music video for Magnificat (Ang Puso Ko'y Nagpupuri). Shooting locations were on several LRT-2
stations and the Church of the Gesu
in the Ateneo de Manila University
campus.
As with the Pananatili music video, Hangad members appears in the cast. It was shown on major television stations and still enjoys regular broadcasts on RPN-9 and IBC-13.
Songbook
For Hangad A Capella: Vocal Arrangements (2002)
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
-based vocal ensemble
Choir
A choir, chorale or chorus is a musical ensemble of singers. Choral music, in turn, is the music written specifically for such an ensemble to perform.A body of singers who perform together as a group is called a choir or chorus...
Hangad
Hangad
Hangád is an inspirational vocal ensemble known for songs like Pananatili and Panunumpâ...
. As the title says, all songs in this album were recorded without any musical accompaniment. Most songs in a Capella are arrangements of familiar Filipino religious and inspirational songs; with the exception of two tracks, a Capella was indeed to be a collection of songs composed by Jesuit composers.
Hangad a Capella was launched on June 23, 2002, at the Oratory of St. Ignatius at the Ateneo de Manila University
Ateneo de Manila University
The Ateneo de Manila University is a private teaching and research university run by the Society of Jesus in the Philippines. It began in 1859 when the City of Manila handed control of the Escuela Municipal de Manila in Intramuros, Manila, to the Jesuits...
, Quezon City
Quezon City
Quezon City is the former capital and the most populous city in the Philippines. Located on the island of Luzon, Quezon City is one of the cities and municipalities that make up Metro Manila, the National Capital Region. The city was named after Manuel L...
.
Track listing
EnglishEnglish language
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translation of Tagalog
Tagalog language
Tagalog is an Austronesian language spoken as a first language by a third of the population of the Philippines and as a second language by most of the rest. It is the first language of the Philippine region IV and of Metro Manila...
titles are provided in parentheses. Note: these translations are not official.
- Papuri (Praise)
- Words and music by Jandi Arboleda and Chito Salazar; music by Norman Agatep; arranged by Paulo K. Tirol
- Panalangin Sa Pagiging Bukas-Palad (Prayer for Generosity)
- Words by Tim Ofrasio (after Saint Ignatius of Loyola); music by M. Francisco, SJ and J. Arboleda; original arrangement by Renard Romen (for Chanson); additional arrangement by P. Tirol
- Pilgrim's Theme (Greater Scheme Of Things)
- Words by Johnny Go, SJ; music by M. Francisco, SJ; arrangement by P. Tirol
- Kahanga-hanga (How wondrous is your name, O Lord)
- Words by Eduardo Hontiveros, SJ, and Redentor Corpus (based on Psalm 8); music by E. Hontiveros, SJ; arranged by P. Tirol
- Pastoral
- Words by Frances Caryll Houselander; music by M. Francisco, SJ; arranged by JC Uy
- Inay (Mother)
- Words and music by Arnel Aquino, SJ; arranged by P. Tirol
- Anima ChristiAnima ChristiThe Anima Christi is an medieval prayer to Jesus in the tradition of the Catholic Church.The sequence of sentences in Anima Christi have rich associations with Catholic concepts that relate to the Holy Eucharist , Baptism and the Passion of Jesus .Jean-Baptiste Lully composed a Motet called Anima...
- Music by J. Arboleda (based on the prayer by Saint Ignatius of Loyola); arranged by P. Tirol
- Kapuri-puri Ka (Blessed are You, Lord)
- Music by Nemy Que, SJ (based on the Roman MissalRoman MissalThe Roman Missal is the liturgical book that contains the texts and rubrics for the celebration of the Mass in the Roman Rite of the Catholic Church.-Situation before the Council of Trent:...
); arrangement by JC Uy
- Music by Nemy Que, SJ (based on the Roman Missal
- Paghahandog (Offering)
- lyrics based on Sume et Suspice by St. Ignatius of Loyola; music by Rene San Andres; arrangement by P. Tirol (based on original string arrangement by Doris Estallo)
- Panginoon, Aking Tanglaw (Oh Lord, My Light)
- Words by Tim Ofrasio, SJ (based on Psalm 27); music by Fruto Ramirez, SJ; arrangement by P. Tirol
- You Are Near
- Words and music by Dan SchutteDan SchutteDaniel L. Schutte is an American composer of Catholic liturgical music and a contemporary Christian songwriter best known for composing the hymn Here I Am, Lord .-Biography:...
(based on Psalm 139); arranged by JC Uy
- Words and music by Dan Schutte
- Sabay Sa Ihip Ng Hangin (Together with the wind blowing)
- Words and music by Vincent de Jesus
- Sa Diyos Lamang Mapapanatag (My soul rests with the Lord)
- Words by Danny Isidro, SJ; music by N. Que, SJ; arranged by JC Uy
- Ang Puso Ko'y Nagpupuri (Magnificat) (My heart rejoices)
- setting by E. Hontiveros, SJ (based on the MagnificatMagnificatThe Magnificat — also known as the Song of Mary or the Canticle of Mary — is a canticle frequently sung liturgically in Christian church services. It is one of the eight most ancient Christian hymns and perhaps the earliest Marian hymn...
, Luke 1:46-55); arranged by P. Tirol
- setting by E. Hontiveros, SJ (based on the Magnificat
- Gabii (Gabi) (Night)
- Music by P. Tirol
Magnificat Music Video
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stations and the Church of the Gesu
Church of the Gesu (Philippines)
The Church of the Gesù is a landmark church of the Ateneo de Manila University campus in the Philippines. Designed by Jose Pedro Recio and Carmelo Casas, the edifice’s massive triangular structure symbolizes the Holy Trinity, as well as the three-fold mission and vision of the school...
in the Ateneo de Manila University
Ateneo de Manila University
The Ateneo de Manila University is a private teaching and research university run by the Society of Jesus in the Philippines. It began in 1859 when the City of Manila handed control of the Escuela Municipal de Manila in Intramuros, Manila, to the Jesuits...
campus.
As with the Pananatili music video, Hangad members appears in the cast. It was shown on major television stations and still enjoys regular broadcasts on RPN-9 and IBC-13.
Credits
Production- Executive producer - Ari Dy, SJ
- Production Manager - Chad Arcinue
- Mixing andmastering engineer - Ditoy Aguila
- Recording engineer - Willan Caimol
- Assistant recording engineer - Toto Sorioso
- Inlay design and illustration, album art and direction - Karissa Villa (for East Axis Creative, Inc.)
Songbook
For Hangad A Capella: Vocal Arrangements (2002)
- Production manager - Monchu Lucero
- Score design and layout - Monchu Lucero (Luxis Graphikos)
- Editors - Monchu Lucero, JC Uy
- Encoders - Chad Arcinue, Julius Guevarra, Atoy Salazar, Paulo Tirol, JC Uy
- Copy editors - Mariel de Jesus, Paulo Tirol, JC Uy
- Additional copy -Arnel Aquino, SJ; Nemy Que, SJ; Rene San Andres; Norman Agatep, Johnny Go, SJ
- Cover design -Karissa Villa (East Axis Creative)
- Additional design - Kyle Baizas
Trivia
- Gabii does not have any lyrics; it is a number sung in humming fashion.
- Sabay sa Ihip ng Hangin and Gabii are the only songs in this album that were not composed by Jesuit priests or religious persons.
- Sabay sa Ihip ng Hangin was originally intended as a love song.
- Guest composer Vincent de JesusVincent de JesusVincent Abenojar De Jesus is a Filipino composer, librettist, musical scorer, and musical director for theater, television, and film. He is also a writer, lyricist, actor, singer, and educator.-Biography:...
composed the soundtrack for the ABS-CBNABS-CBNABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ...
telenovela Bituing Walang NingningBituing Walang NingningBituing Walang Ningning is a Filipino television serial drama. It began airing on the ABS-CBN television network on May 15, 2006, and ended on October 6 of that same year. For most of its run, the soap opera was the network's highest rating show in primetime...
and for the award-winning movie Crying LadiesCrying LadiesCrying Ladies is a 2003 Filipino film directed by Mark Meily, and winner of Best Picture in the 2003 Metro Manila Film Festival. It was the Philippines' submission to the 77th Academy Awards for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, but was not accepted as a nominee.-See also:*Cinema of...
(for which he won an Urian Award) - According to the Hangad a Capella songbook, Panalangin sa Pagbubukas-palad was recorded in memory of Renard Romen's 10th death anniversary.
External links
- Hangad a Capella - information about the album, including audio samples and lyrics.