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
  1. The Easter Journey
  2. Children Of Light And Of The Morning
  3. * words based on the Eucharistic Prayer of the Holy Mass for the Easter liturgy; orchestral arrangement by Dennis Reyes, III
  4. Awit Ng Paghilom
  5. * Words and music by Arnel Aquino, SJ; arranged by P. Tirol
  6. Glory To God
  7. * based on the text from the Roman Missal
  8. Psalm 33
  9. Without Seeing You
  10. * Words and music by David Haas; arranged by JC Uy
  11. Gospel Acclamation & Alleluia
  12. * based on the text from the Roman Missal
  13. Pieta
  14. * Words by Michelle Joy Francia; cello arrangement by Jay Gomez
  15. * won an Awit Award in 2006 for Best Inspirational or Religious Song
  16. Presentation Of The Gifts
  17. * based on the text from the Roman Missal; additional lyrics by P. Tirol
  18. Love Untold
  19. Holy
  20. * based on the text from the Roman Missal
  21. Memorial Acclamation
  22. * based on the text from the Roman Missal
  23. Doxology & Great Amen
  24. * based on the text from the Roman Missal
  25. The Lord's Prayer
  26. Acclamation To The Lord's Prayer
  27. Lamb Of God
  28. * based on the text from the Roman Missal
  29. Here In This Place
  30. * words and music by D. Haas; arranged by JC Uy
  31. Out Of The Night
  32. * Words and music by Nicky Reyes; additional lyrics by Julius Guevarra
  33. Jagged Pieces
  34. * Arranged by J. Guevarra
  35. Recessional Hymn
  36. Praise Be To God
  37. * adapted from Psalms 148 and 150
  38. Send Your Spirit
  39. * choral arrangement by JC Uy; strings arrangement by Dennis Reyes III
  40. Queen Of Heaven, Rejoice
  41. * based on the Regina coeli responsory

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Pieta won an Awit Award for Best Inspiration or Religious Song for Hangad, besting other songs recorded by more popular artists like Gary Valenciano and Christian Bautista.

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