The Easter Journey
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.
Track listing
All words, music, and arrangements 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
- * Words and music by Arnel Aquino, SJ; arranged by P. Tirol
- Glory To God
- * based on the text from the Roman Missal
- Psalm 33
- 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
- * Words by Michelle Joy Francia; cello arrangement by Jay Gomez
- * won an Awit Award 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
- Holy
- * based on the text from the Roman Missal
- Memorial Acclamation
- * based on the text from the Roman Missal
- Doxology & Great Amen
- * based on the text from the Roman Missal
- The Lord's Prayer
- Acclamation 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
- 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 coeli responsory
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
- 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
- Mixing and Mastering Engineer - Robbie Grande
- Recording Engineers - Willan Caimol, Jay Gomez, Toto Sorioso
- 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
- 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