The Easter Journey
Encyclopedia
The Easter Journey is the fourth album recorded by Philippine
-based vocal ensemble
Hangad
. The album contains all-original songs intended to be performed for the Easter
liturgy
in the Roman Catholic Church
. It also includes an almost-complete set of songs for the Holy Mass, the Lord, Have Mercy
prayer having been omitted.
Easter Journey was launched in cassettes and CDs
on February 27, 2005, at the Church of Gesu in Ateneo de Manila University
, Quezon City
.
Production
Engineering
Art
Songbook
for Best Inspiration or Religious Song for Hangad, besting other songs recorded by more popular artists like Gary Valenciano
(who was thrice nominated in the same category) and Christian Bautista
.
are the only albums by Hangad
that does not contain the word "hangad" in the title.
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...
. The album contains all-original songs intended to be performed for the Easter
Easter
Easter is the central feast in the Christian liturgical year. According to the Canonical gospels, Jesus rose from the dead on the third day after his crucifixion. His resurrection is celebrated on Easter Day or Easter Sunday...
liturgy
Liturgy
Liturgy is either the customary public worship done by a specific religious group, according to its particular traditions or a more precise term that distinguishes between those religious groups who believe their ritual requires the "people" to do the "work" of responding to the priest, and those...
in the Roman Catholic Church
Roman Catholic Church
The Catholic Church, also known as the Roman Catholic Church, is the world's largest Christian church, with over a billion members. Led by the Pope, it defines its mission as spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ, administering the sacraments and exercising charity...
. It also includes an almost-complete set of songs for the Holy Mass, the Lord, Have Mercy
Kyrie
Kyrie, a transliteration of Greek κύριε , vocative case of κύριος , meaning "Lord", is the common name of an important prayer of Christian liturgy, which is also called the Kýrie, eléison ....
prayer having been omitted.
Easter Journey was launched in cassettes and CDs
Compact Disc
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on February 27, 2005, at the Church of Gesu in 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
All words, music and arrangements (instrumental and choral) provided by Paulo K. Tirol except where noted- The Easter Journey
- Children Of Light And Of The Morning
- words based on the Eucharistic Prayer of the Holy Mass for the Easter liturgy; orchestral arrangement by Dennis Reyes, III
- Awit Ng Paghilom (new) (TagalogTagalog languageTagalog 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...
. Song of Healing)- Words and music by Arnel Aquino, SJ; arranged by P. Tirol
- Glory To GodGloria in Excelsis Deo"Gloria in excelsis Deo" is the title and beginning of a hymn known also as the Greater Doxology and the Angelic Hymn. The name is often abbreviated to Gloria in Excelsis or simply Gloria.It is an example of the psalmi idiotici "Gloria in excelsis Deo" (Latin for "Glory to God in the highest")...
- based on the text from 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:...
- based on the text from the Roman Missal
- Psalm 33 ("The earth is full of the goodness of the Lord")
- Without Seeing You
- Words and music by David Haas; arranged by JC Uy
- Gospel Acclamation & Alleluia
- based on the text from the Roman Missal
- Pieta (Oyayi Sa Paanan Ni Hesus) (Tag. PietaPietàThe Pietà is a subject in Christian art depicting the Virgin Mary cradling the dead body of Jesus, most often found in sculpture. As such, it is a particular form of the Lamentation of Christ, a scene from the Passion of Christ found in cycles of the Life of Christ...
(LullabyeLullabyA lullaby is a soothing song, usually sung to young children before they go to sleep, with the intention of speeding that process. As a result they are often simple and repetitive. Lullabies can be found in every culture and since the ancient period....
at the Feet of Jesus' Cross)- Words by Michelle Joy Francia; cello arrangement by Jay Gomez
- won an Awit AwardAwit AwardsThe Awit Awards is the longest-running award-giving body of the Philippines that gives recognition to Filipino musical talents, performing artists and producers it was Philippines equivalent to Grammy Awards, organized by the Philippine Association Of The Record Industry .-Objectives and Winner...
in 2006 for Best Inspirational or Religious Song
- Presentation Of The Gifts
- based on the text from the Roman Missal; additional lyrics by P. Tirol
- Love Untold
- HolyHosannaHosanna is a liturgical word in Judaism and Christianity. In Judaism, it is always used in its original Hebrew form, Hoshana.- Etymology :The word hosanna is etymologically derived from the Hebrew , ...
- based on the text from the Roman Missal
- Memorial Acclamation
- based on the text from the Roman Missal
- DoxologyDoxologyA doxology is a short hymn of praises to God in various Christian worship services, often added to the end of canticles, psalms, and hymns...
& Great AmenAmenThe word amen is a declaration of affirmation found in the Hebrew Bible and New Testament. Its use in Judaism dates back to its earliest texts. It has been generally adopted in Christian worship as a concluding word for prayers and hymns. In Islam, it is the standard ending to Dua and the...
- based on the text from the Roman Missal
- The Lord's PrayerLord's PrayerThe Lord's Prayer is a central prayer in Christianity. In the New Testament of the Christian Bible, it appears in two forms: in the Gospel of Matthew as part of the discourse on ostentation in the Sermon on the Mount, and in the Gospel of Luke, which records Jesus being approached by "one of his...
- AcclamationDoxologyA doxology is a short hymn of praises to God in various Christian worship services, often added to the end of canticles, psalms, and hymns...
To The Lord's Prayer - Lamb Of God
- based on the text from the Roman Missal
- Here In This Place
- words and music by D. Haas; arranged by JC Uy
- Out Of The Night
- Words and music by Nicky Reyes; additional lyrics by Julius Guevarra
- Jagged Pieces
- Arranged by J. Guevarra
- Recessional Hymn (Go and tell every nation)
- Praise Be To God
- adapted from Psalms 148 and 150
- Send Your Spirit
- choral arrangement by JC Uy; strings arrangement by Dennis Reyes III
- Queen Of Heaven, Rejoice
- based on the Regina coeliRegina CoeliThe Regina Caeli or Regina Coeli , an ancient Latin Marian Hymn of the Christian Church, is one of the four seasonal Marian antiphons of the Blessed Virgin Mary, prescribed to be sung or recited in the Liturgy of the Hours at the conclusion of the last of the hours to be prayed in common that day,...
responsory
- based on the Regina coeli
Credits
Instrumentalists- Piano - Paulo Tirol
- Flute - Jay Gomez
- Violins - Bernadette Cadorniga, Catherine Magallon, Antonio Bautista, Corrina Lapena
- Viola - Antonio Bautista, Francisco Llorin
- Cello - Eduardo Pasamba, Francisco Llorin
- Double Bass - Delfin Calderon
- Trumpet - Raymund de Leon
- Trombone -Sumin Kim
- French Horns - Melvin Rioveros, Dondon Lucena
- Acoustic Guitar - Toto Sorioso, Nobel Queano, Francisco Buencamino, Criss Buenviaje
- Electric Guitar - Dolf Cruz
- Electric Bass - Joon Guillen
- Drums - Jazz Nicolas
- Percussions - Carla Pido
Production
- Executive producer - JBoy Gonzales
- Project manager - Julius Guevarra
- Musical direction - Paulo Tirol and JC Uy
- Coordinator - Lissa Fontanilla
- Production team - Mariel de Jesus, Elaine Aliga, TJ San Jose, Chrise Cortez, Nicky Reyes, Trin Panganiban, Monchu Lucero
Engineering
- Mixing and Mastering Engineer - Robbie Grande
- Recording Engineers - WIllan Caimol, Jay Gomez, Toto Sorioso
Art
- Album design coordinator - Louis Ricohermoso
- Photography - Dave Fabros
- Pictorial art direction - Bryan Atienza
- Inlay design and illustration, album art direction - Mad Banana: A Motion and Design Company
Songbook
- Production manager - TJ San Jose
- Editors - JC Uy, Pulo Tirol, Julius Guevarra
- Encoders - Rose VBina, Julius Guevarra, Louis Ricohermoso, Clare Royandoyan, Toby Sandoval, Bea Siojo, Nicky Reyes
- Copywriters - Trin Panganiban-Custodio, Mariel de Jesus, MJ Francia, Paulo Tirol
- Design coordinator - Louis Rocohermoso
- Design and illustration, art direction - Mad Banana: A Motion and Design Company
Award
Pieta (Oyayi sa Paanan ni Hesus) won an Awit AwardAwit Awards
The Awit Awards is the longest-running award-giving body of the Philippines that gives recognition to Filipino musical talents, performing artists and producers it was Philippines equivalent to Grammy Awards, organized by the Philippine Association Of The Record Industry .-Objectives and Winner...
for Best Inspiration or Religious Song for Hangad, besting other songs recorded by more popular artists like Gary Valenciano
Gary Valenciano
Edgardo Jose Martin Santiago Valenciano , better known as Gary Valenciano or Gary V., is a Filipino musician. He is also dubbed as Mr. Pure Energy. He has released 26 albums, and won the Awit Awards for "Best Male Performer" 11 times. In 1998, he became UNICEF Philippines first national Ambassador...
(who was thrice nominated in the same category) and Christian Bautista
Christian Bautista
Christian Joseph Morata Bautista , more popularly known by his screen name Christian Bautista, is a Filipino singer, actor, host, and model. He was a finalist of Star In A Million, a Philippine reality show aired on ABS-CBN channel, winning the 4th place in the competition in 2003...
.
Trivia
, The Easter Journey and A Wish for ChristmasA Wish for Christmas
A Wish for Christmas is the fifth album recorded by Philippine-based vocal ensemble Hangad. It is also the group's second Christmas album, the first being Pasko Naming Hangad. It is Hangad's shortest album to date, with four tracks.- Track listing :...
are the only albums by Hangad
Hangad
Hangád is an inspirational vocal ensemble known for songs like Pananatili and Panunumpâ...
that does not contain the word "hangad" in the title.
- Awit ng Paghilom is a remake of the same song found in the Hangad debut albumHangad (album)Hangad is the self-titled debut album of the Philippine-based vocal ensemble Hangad. It contains the singles "Pananatili" and "Panunumpa", the latter of which was popularized by pop singer Carol Banawa....
. - Psalm 33 was originally composed for the weddingWeddingA wedding is the ceremony in which two people are united in marriage or a similar institution. Wedding traditions and customs vary greatly between cultures, ethnic groups, religions, countries, and social classes...
of Hangad members Leanne Laudico and Chad Arcinue, who performed the group's first single Pananatili (from the debut albumHangad (album)Hangad is the self-titled debut album of the Philippine-based vocal ensemble Hangad. It contains the singles "Pananatili" and "Panunumpa", the latter of which was popularized by pop singer Carol Banawa....
). - Pieta (Oyayi sa Paanan ni Hesus) and Awit ng Paghilom are the only TagalogTagalog languageTagalog 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...
songs written in this album.
External links
- The Easter Journey – information about the album, including audio samples and lyrics.
- Awit Awards - page showing Hangad's award for Pieta