Pasko Naming Hangad


Pasko Naming Hangad is the third album recorded by Philippine-based vocal ensemble Hangad. It is Hangad's first Christmas-themed album, containing original compositions and arrangements of some familiar Christmas songs.
Pasko Naming Hangad was launched on December 6, 2002, at the Church of the Gesu, Ateneo de Manila University, Quezon City.

Track listing

English translation of Tagalog titles are provided in parentheses. Note: these translations are not official.
  1. Alleluia
  2. * Music by Paulo K. Tirol; percussion arrangement by James Bitanga
  3. Sanggol Sa Sabsaban
  4. * Words and music by Vincent de Jesus
  5. O Come All Ye Faithful
  6. * Traditional; arranged by P. Tirol
  7. Simeon's Canticle
  8. * Setting by M. Francisco, SJ ; Additional text and arrangement by P. Tirol
  9. Walang Iba Kundi Pag-Ibig
  10. * – Words and music by V. de Jesus
  11. * Guest performer: Noel Cabangon
  12. Oyayi
  13. * Words and music by Arnel Aquino, SJ
  14. The Day The Child Was Born
  15. * Words and music by James Bitanga
  16. Silent Night
  17. * Lyrics by Franz Gruber; Music by Franz Gruber; arranged by P. Tirol
  18. Where You Are
  19. * Words by Julius Guevarra and Mark Lopez; music by J. Guevarra; additional string arrangement by J. Guevarra and Jay Gomez
  20. Kahit Na Abril Ay Parang Pasko Pa Rin
  21. * Words and music by V. de Jesus
  22. Bisperas
  23. * Words and music by A. Aquino, SJ; arrangement by JC Uy
  24. O Holy Night
  25. * Original words and music by Adolphe Adam; arranged by JC Uy
  26. Praise Alleluia
  27. * Words and music by J. Bitanga
  28. Peace Prayer
  29. * Original words and music by David Haas ; arrangement by P. Tirol
  30. Umaga Sa Pasko
  31. * Music by P. Tirol; arrangement by JC Uy

Simeon's Canticle Music Video

Hangad released the music video for Simeon's Canticle, featuring vignettes of people who have provided community service. The video, as in other Hangad music videos, feature Hangad itself near the end.
Although Simeon's Canticle was originally released at the Hangad debut album's CD version, the music video was produced only after Pasko Naming Hangad was published. It was shown on major television stations and still enjoys regular broadcasts on RPN and IBC.

Credits

Instrumentalists
  • Guest singer - Noel Cabangon
  • Cello - Nino Llorin
  • Violins - Jeremy Dadap
Production
Engineering
  • Mixing and mastering engineer – Ditoy Aguila
  • Recording engineer – Willan Caimol and Toto Sorioso
  • Recorded and mixed at SFX Digital Sound Studio
Songbook
For Pasko Naming Hangad: Vocal Arrangements
  • Production manager – TJ San Jose
  • Score design and layout – Monchu Lucero
  • Editors – Cha Lagrisola, Monchu Lucero, Clare Royandoyan, TJ San Jose, JC Uy
  • Encoders – James Bitanga, Julius Guevarra, Monchu Lucero, Atoy Salazar, Paulo Tirol
  • Copy editors – Trin Panganiban-Custodio, Paulo Tirol, JC Uy
  • Additional text – Arnel Aquino, SJ;
  • Book design – Monchu Lccero
  • Front cover and illustrations – Kyle Baizas, Lance Lazatin

Accolades

Pasko Naming Hangad was nominated for Best Album Packaging of the Year at the Awit Awards