Likhang Himig

The Prayer by Adam Lambert and Noa Dori

2009-05-14T21:38:00.000+08:00

Here's a fantastic rendition of the song
"The Prayer" by Adam Lambert and Noa Dori.

Thanks to "fiestahere" for allowing us to embed this video at YouTube.

The Prayer of St. Francis Xavier

2009-04-15T23:14:00.001+08:00

I love the album Himig Heswita 2. Very often, I listen to its music and sing. There's one particular song in the album that struck me most. The title is "Pagkabighani." I think that's "allured" or "mesmerized" in English. It's actually the prayer of St. Francis Xavier translated to Tagalog by Fr. Alejo, a Jesuit priest who is an authority in the Tagalog language.
If sung from the heart, it really brings me to tears welling in my eyes. The song, or the prayer, is about St. Francis's love to Jesus no matter what. Below is the prayer in English I copied from web site of Xavier School.
Prayer of St. Francis Xavier
My God, I love thee; not because I hope for heaven thereby,
nor yet because who love thee not are lost eternally.
Thou, O my Jesus, thou didst me upon the cross embrace;
for me didst bear the nails and spear, and manifold disgrace.
And griefs and torments numberless and sweat of agony;
even death itself -- and all for one
Who was thine enemy.
Then why, O blessed Jesus Christ should I not love thee well?
not for the hope of winning heaven, or of escaping hell.
not with the hope of gaining aught, nor seeking a reward,
but as thyself has lovèd me,
O ever-loving Lord!
Even so I love thee, and will love and in thy praise will sing,
solely because thou art my God, and my eternal king.

Johannes Moser

2008-12-27T10:22:00.000+08:00

I learned about Johannes Moser just today. I saw a video of him promoting You Tube Symphony Orchestra. I thought he was one of Google's people who could play a cello, or one of those who auditioned for YouTube Symphony Orchestra . When I Googled his name, I saw his official web site [johannes-moser.com] and learned that he's a popular musician. On his site, I listened a piece of his performances, The Swan in particular, was the one I loved most. Instantly, I'm a fan. He's an amazing musician. Playing the cello since he was 8, no wonder why he could play a piece flawlessly. His music is perfect note for note. I hope he'd visit and perform in the Philippines some day. Meantime, I should start looking for one of his CDs.

His photo on the left is from his official web site Johannes-Moser .com.

You Tube Symphony Orchestra

2008-12-27T09:52:00.001+08:00

This beautiful piece is by Tan Dun (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon). Composing, conducting, or owning an orchestra is one of my biggest hopes. What makes an orchestral music beautiful to my ears is that it's like listening to someone with a good heart and soul.

Change The World by Eric Clapton

2008-08-30T23:14:00.004+08:00

Eric Clapton's Change The World is one song that when you listen to it, the rhythm goes into your system - makes you snap your fingers, swing your head, sway your shoulders, and really dance to the tune.

Play the video (c/o YouTube) and sing with Eric. You'll find the lyrics (c/o Lyrics007) below.

Change The World

If I could reach the stars
Pull one down for you
Shine it on my heart so you could see the truth
That this love I have inside is everything it seems
But for now I find it's only in my dreams

CHORUS:
That I can change the world
I would be the sunlight in your universe
You will think my love was really something good
Baby if I could change the world

If I could be king even for a day
I'd take you as my queen
I'd have it no other way
And our love will rule in this kingdom we have made
Till then I'd be a fool wishing for the day

CHORUS:
That I can change the world
I would be the sunlight in your universe
You will think my love was really something good
Baby if I could change the world
Baby if I could change the world

- GUITAR SOLO -

CHORUS:
That I can change the world
I would be the sunlight in your universe
You will think my love was really something good
Baby if I could change the world
Baby if I could change the world
Baby if I could change the world.

You can find more of Eric Clapton's music at FoxyTunes.

Here's a guitar version of "Change The World" performed by a young Korean boy named Sungha Jung.

Andrew Johnston

2008-07-27T22:10:00.003+08:00

I stumbled upon this video on YouTube while searching for "Pinoy Idol". The moment I heard the very first few notes of the boy, I was mesmerized, tears welled in my eyes. Fantastic, angelic voice!

My Grown-up Christmas List

2008-01-06T21:46:00.000+08:00

This is one of my favorite Christmas songs. It has a touching message and beautiful melody. I love the Michael Bublé version.

Grown-Up Christmas List

[via FoxyTunes / Michael Bublé]

My Grown-Up Christmas List
David Foster, composer

Do you remember me
I sat upon your knee
I wrote to you
With childhood fantasies

Well, I'm all grown up now
Can you still help somehow
I'm not a child
But my heart still can dream

So here's my lifelong wish
My grown-up Christmas list
Not for myself
But for a world in need

No more lives torn apart
That wars would never start
And time would heal all hearts
Every man would have a friend
That right would always win
And love would never end
This is my grown-up Christmas list

What is this illusion called the innocence of youth
Maybe only in that blind belief can we ever find the truth

No more lives torn apart
That wars would never start
And time would heal our hearts
Every man would have a friend
That right would always win
And love would never end
This is my grown-up Christmas list
This is my only lifelong wish.

This is my grown-up Christmas list.
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This one is a piano version of "My Grown-up Christmas List" played by a young man from Russia who simply played it by ear by listening to Bublé's version.

This one is an interpretation by Aicelle Santos from the Philippines.

And from Australia, Anthony Callea of the Australian Idol.

This classic Christmas song as (originally, I think) performed by Natalie Cole with David Foster on the piano.

A Blessed Christmas to every one!

Bukas Palad Music

2007-12-20T19:56:00.000+08:00

The Bukas Palad Music played a big part in my reformation years. Many of the choirs' songs not only molded my ears to listening to good music, but also formed my heart and soul on how to relate with God. The music and words, mostly written by Jesuit priests, had been the echo of God's messages during my chaotic life. "One More Gift", "Anima Christi", "Take and Receive", "In My Heart", "Your Heart Today", and "Hesus Hilumin Mo" are among my favorites.

God of Silence

[via FoxyTunes / Bukas Palad]

O Hesus, Hilumin Mo

[via FoxyTunes / Bukas Palad]

Awit ng Paghahangad

[via FoxyTunes / Bukas Palad]

"Mahal Kita" in Marimar

2007-11-11T05:02:00.000+08:00

Here's a touching scene from Marimar. Direk Joyce Bernal really knows how to capture the emotions perfectly.

"Mahal Kita"

2007-11-11T02:58:00.000+08:00

Here's another favorite song. "Mahal Kita", which means "I love you" was composed by Danny Tan. The original version was sung by Gerald Santos, Pinoy Pop Superstar grand champion of 2006. The female version was sung by Maricris Garcia, Pinoy Pop Superstar grand champion of 2007. The song is included in Gerald's first album "A Day on the Rainbow". The song is currently the love theme song of "Marimar", a Philippine remake of the Mexican tele-novela with the same title. In the Philippine version, Marian Rivera plays Marimar; Dingdong Dantes plays the the role of Sergio Santibanez. In Marimar, the female version is a response to the male version of the song. In dramatic scenes that focus on either Marimar's (Marian) or Sergio's (Dingdong) emotions, you'll either hear Gerald's or Maricris's version. "Marimar" is currently showing weeknights on GMA Channel 7.

Here's Gerald's version of "Mahal Kita".

Here's the lyrics of the song. (Words in parentheses are for the female version.)

"Mahal Kita"

Kung nasa'n ka, sana ay naro'n ako
Ang mahalin ka, yun ang ligaya ko.
Dito sa aking puso, may munting paraiso
Naghahari'y pagmamahal at ang pag-ibig mo.
(Ang tahanan ng pag-ibig na 'di magbabago.)

Mahal kita, walang hanggan
Iibigin ka, ikaw lamang
Itatangi ko, magpakailanman
Hinding-hindi ka iiwan

Mahal kita, asahan mo (ang langit ko)
Ang puso ko'y tanging sa iyo
Sa aking pangako, sana'y umasa ka
Mahal kita, mahal kita
Wala nang iba.

Kung nasaan ka, naroon din ang langit ko
Lahat ng araw, nagdiriwang ako
Dito sa aking puso, ang ating paraiso (may munting paraiso)
Ang tahanan ng pag-ibig na di magbabago.

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Below is Maricris's version of "Mahal Kita" with scenes from "Marimar".

I love the melody of the song so much that I thought it can be an inspirational song that dedicates one's love to Christ. With a few changes in the lyrics, you can already sing the song as an expression of your love to Jesus Christ. You can sing it while you play the piano version of the song below.

"Mahal Kita, Panginoon"
to the melody of "Mahal Kita" by Danny Tan

Pangako ko ang mahalin Ka, Panginoon
Ang ibigin ka, 'yan ang ligaya ko.
Dito sa aking puso, may munting paraiso
Naghahari'y pagmamahal at ang pag-ibig Mo.

Mahal Kita, walang hanggan
Ibigin ka, Ikaw lamang
Itatangi ko magpagkailanman
Hinding-hindi Ka iiwan.
Mahal Kita, ang langit ko.
Ang puso ko'y, tanging sa Iyo.
Hapdi't kirot nito ang tanging alay ko.
Mahal kita, mahal kita
Wala nang iba.

Sa mundong ito, Ikaw ang langit ko.
Lahat ng araw, nagdiriwang ako.
Dito sa aking puso, may munting paraiso.
Ang tahanan ng pag-ibig na di magbabago.

Mahal Kita, walang hanggan
Ibigin ka, Ikaw lamang
Itatangi ko magpagkailanman
Hinding-hindi Ka iiwan.
Panginoon, ang langit ko.
Ang puso ko'y, tanging sa Iyo.
Hapdi't kirot nito ang tanging alay ko.
Mahal kita, mahal kita
Wala nang iba.

Mahal Kita, walang hanggan
Ibigin ka, Ikaw lamang
Itatangi ko magpagkailanman
Hinding-hindi Ka iiwan.
Mahal Kita, ang langit ko.
Ang puso ko'y, tanging sa Iyo.
Hapdi't kirot nito ang tanging alay ko.
Panginoon, mahal kita
Wala nang iba.

~~~~~~o0o~~~~~~~~
Here's a piano version by Aldrich Andaya.

Below is a per line English translation of the song.

"I Love You"

Wish I could be wherever you are
To love you is my joy
Here in my heart lies a paradise
Where love and your love reign.

I love you endlessly
No one but you
To treasure you forever
I will never leave you
My heart belongs to you
Hold on to my promise
I love no one but you.

To be with you is heaven
In all days, I celebrate
Here lies in my heart is our paradise
Home of our eternal love.

A direct translation of the song doesn't really sound good. So, here's a better translation (I hope so.)

"I Love You"

Extraordinary bliss
That's what I feel whenever you're with me
Constantly, wish I could be with you

If my heart were a kingdom
where love reigns incessantly
You're my queen; and I am your king.

It is heaven!
Being with you is like going to heaven
where every day celebrates
A paradise in our hearts -
Home of eternal love.

This I promise you
I will never leave you.
I will always treasure you.
My heart belongs to no one but you.
Endlessly, I will love you.
No one
But you.

"Hanggang" by Wency Cornejo

2007-11-08T23:09:00.000+08:00

HANGANG...BY: WENCY CORNEJO

[via FoxyTunes / Wency Cornejo]

Play the video while you sing along. Below is the lyric of the song in Tagalog.

Hanggang

Ilang ulit mo nang itinatanong sa akin
kung hanggang saan
hanggang saan, hanggang kailan,
hanggang kailan magtatagal,
ang aking pagmamahal

hanggang may himig pa akong naririnig,
dito sa ating daigdig
hanggang may musika akong tinataglay,
kita'y iniibig
giliw huwag mo sanang isiping
ikaw ay aking lilisanin,
di ko magagawang
lumayo sa 'yong piling
at nais kong malaman mo
kung gaano kita kamahal

hanggang ang diwa ko'y
tanging sa 'yo laan
mamahalin kailanman
hanggang pag-ibig ko'y
hanggang walang-hanggan
tanging ikaw lamang

hanggang may himig pa akong naririnig
dito sa ating daigdig
hanggang may musika akong tinataglay
kita'y iniibig
giliw huwag mo sanang isiping
ikaw ay aking lilisanin
'di ko magagawang
lumayo sa'yong piling
at nais kong malaman mo
kung gaano kita kamahal

hanggang may puso akong marunong magmahal
na ang sinisigaw ay lagi nang ikaw
hanggang saan, hanggang kailan
hanggang kailan kita mahal
hanggang ang buhay ko'y
kunin ng Maykapal

Giliw huwag mo sanang isipin
Ikaw ay aking lilisanin
'di ko magagawang
lumayo sa 'yong piling
hanggang may pag ibig
laging isisigaw, tanging ikaw
hanggang may pag-ibig
laging isisigaw, tanging ikaw.

[English translation]

Until

Many times you've asked me
Till where, till when
Till when will my love last.

Until there's music that I hear
Till there's a melody that plays within me
I will love you.

My love
Never think that I will leave you
Not a moment can I be away from you
I want you to know how much I love you.

Until my soul is your soul
Forever I will love you.
Until my love is till forever
There's only you.

Till my heart knows how to love
There's no one but you
Till where, till when
Till when do I love you?
Till the Lord takes my soul.

Till love is love,
there's no one but you.

a musically foxy site

2007-10-24T20:23:00.000+08:00

I recently discovered this new cool site. It's the foxytunes.com. If you are using Mozilla Firefox, it comes with a media player tool that rests at the bottom of your browser. With that tiny media player, you can play your favorite music while browsing, or even while not browsing. (Instead of opening your media player, you can open instead your browser to play your favorite music.) To go to the FoxyTunes, click the double eight-note icon and select FoxyTunes Planet. On the site, you can search for your favorite artist and FoxyTunes will give you everything about the artist - his profile, albums, music, videos, photos, lyrics, webs, news, and blogs. It's an all-in-one site about your favorite artist. And if you love to sing, like in a videoke or karaoke, you can do just that with FoxyTunes Planet. Simply retrieve the lyrics, then play the video, you can now sing with your favorite artist.

Here's a sample. Follow this link Josh Groban on FoxyTunes and enjoy singing with Josh Groban. You can also go directly to its home page FoxyTunes.com, or click the FoxyTunes icon on the right side bar of this blog.

A glitch I found about the FoxyTunes player is that you have to open your other media player to select another playlist.

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Now playing: Josh Groban - Oceano
via FoxyTunes