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 writing, music, and arrangements (instrumental and choral) were provided by Paulo K. Tirol except where noted.
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 Award 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.Awit Awards - page showing Hangad's award for PietaList of nominees for the Awit Awards 2006
References
External links The Easter Journey – information about the album, including audio samples and lyrics.