DIWA, 2002
Dosayan
Dosayan is a song from the Kalinga people of the Cordillera region, Northern Philippines. The word “dosayan” refers to the “act of reclining on a wooden surface, when say, a person feels introspective (Arnel Banasan). This particular version of Dosayan is addressed to Kabuniyan, Creator-Skygod to the Kalinga people. It was composed and taught to Grace Nono by Kalinga singer Arnel Banasan. Arrangement and additional percussions by Bob Aves. Skin drums by Tito Martinez and Gerry Baguio. Bamboo flute by Nino Hernandez. Community vocals by Noel Cabangon, Lorenz Gealogo and Atoy Bautista.
| Dosayan, dosayan Tulungan cha kami kabuniyan Tulungan cha kami kabunyan Dosayan, dosayan Sika un awad ngato Mansanib ko nan ngachan no Dosayan, sosayan Mansanib ko nan ngachan no Dosayan, dosayan Ichom nan urnos ya kapya Sinan labaw chin pita Dosayan, dosayan Sinan labaw chin pita Dosayan, dosayan Umuchan ka si lin-awa Ta lumin-awa amin un parswa Dosayan, dosayan Lumin-awa amin un parswa Dosayan, dosayan Ichom ka-asim kan chakami Siyanat nan kochawon mi Dosayan, dosayan Siyanat nan kochawon mi Dosayan, dosayan. | Dosayan, dosayan Help us, Kabuniyan Help us, Kabuniyan Dosayan, dosayan You, in the heavens Your name is my protection. Dosayan, dosayan Your name is my protection. Dosayan, dosayan Give us peace and unity Here on earth. Dosayan, dosayan Here on earth. Dosayan, dosayan Bless us with rain To bring wellness and to appease all creatures. Dosayan, dosayan To bring wellness and to appease all creatures. Dosayan, dosayan Give us your mercy That is what we seek. Dosayan, dosayan That is what we seek. Dosayan, dosayan |
Maghimaya Ka, Maria
Grace Nono’s Visayan adaptation of the Latin prayer “Ave Maria,” composed by Tomas Luis de Victoria, 1611. Transcription and music rearrangement by Bob Aves. Bass by Meong Pacana. Drums by Mar Dizon. Percussions by Budet Casinto and Bob Aves.
| Maghimaya, Maria, Hingpit ang gasa Hingpit ang gasa Ang Ginoo anaa kanimo Bulahan ka sa amo nga tanan nga kababayenhan usab ang bunga sa tiyan mong si Jesus Santa Maria Inahan ka Santa Maria Sa Ginoo Iampo mo Iampo mo kaming makasasala karon ug sa oras sa among ikamatay Amen. | Hail Mary Full of grace Full of grace The Lord Is with you Blessed are you Amongst all Women And blessed is the fruit of your womb Jesus Holy Mary Mother Holy Mary Of God Pray Pray For us sinners Now and at the hour Of our death. Amen. |
Meditation
| The process of looking within one’s self or kalooban, in this piece, through music. Composition and percussions by Bob Aves. First featured in Didi Dee’s multi-media performance “Rendezvous Avec Les Sens.” Renato Lucas on cello, Reginald Pineda on violin 1, Olgu Pineda on violin 2, and Felicito Dumlao on viola. |
Golpiadu Makimallo
Golpiadu comes from the Spanish word “golpe” which means “blow,” in this context, the singer’s first blow, prayer, greeting, to begin the rendition of a “verso” or chant in meter and rhyme. “Makimallo” comes from the root word “allo” which means “benevolence;” in this case, the act of imploring and acknowledging God’s benevolence. This piece is inspired by the traditions of the Itawit and Ibanag people of Cagayan province, Northern Luzon. Infrormants: Florentino Banggayan, Prof. Pedro Abraham, and Sis. Rosario Battung. Arrangement and additional percussions by Bob Aves. Bass by Rommel de la Cruz. Skin drums by Budet Casinto. Community vocals by Noel Cabangon, Lorenz Gealogo and Atoy Bautista.
| Ta dios labbi i olu taw ngekku Nga ivuya Ta kunnatun garay i anangwa Ta siyempre dios labbi i olu nga Ivuya ku Ta yayya gabbala nittam i Namaratu Ta siyempre dios i olu nga Ivuya ku Ta yayya gabbala nittami Namaratu Anna yayya gabbala ko ye I dakal Nga ume nittam gabba yo to Nga manangngal Ta yayya gabbala ko ye i dakal Nga ume nittam nga manangngal Anna yayya gabbala ko ye Nangiyawa Ta pia na gawagawayattam Anna pagayaya Ta dios gabbala ko ye Mangiyawa Ta pia na gawagawa yattam Anna pagayaya Pagayaya tam gaggafu ngamin Ay mannakam tuwange ira toye Ta abba-abbing Ta dios i nangyawa Ta gawagawayyattam ngamin Ay mannakam tuwange ira to Ta abba-abbing Tuyayyatun sangaw nga gafu Tu dios labbi i olu gapa nga Ivuya ku Aahh, Dios makapangwa, makapangwa, makapangwa, Makapangwa Aahh, Dios makapangwa, makapangwa, makapangwa, Makapangwa Aahh, Makapangwa, makapangwa, makapangwa, Makapangwa Aahh, Makapangwa, makapangwa, makapangwa, Makapangwa. | First, I must speak of the name of God ‘Cause that’s the way I do things So I must speak of the name of God Because he is the one who Created us all So I must speak of the Name of God Because God is the one that Created us all God is the great one Who comes to take care of us The great one Who comes to take care of us God is the great one God who gives us good health and Merriment for all The one who gives us good health and Merriment for all The old and the young as well The old and the young as well The old and the young as well So this is the reason why I must speak of God, first of all. Ahh before anything else, i must utter the name God, most powerful, most powerful, Creator of life, most powerful God, most powerful, most powerful, Most powerful Giver of health and merriment for young & old God, most powerful, most powerful, Most powerful So this is the reason why, First i must speak of God, most powerful, most powerful, Most powerful. |
Hol Doyon Kuy D’wata
Hol Doyon Kuy D’wata or “let us praise the Creator,” is a song of praise for D’wata, Supreme Creator to the T’boli of South Cotabato, Southern Philippines. With music composed by Gadu Ugal, its texts are an adaptation of the Bible’s Psalm 150. Additional Tagalog lyrics and music by Grace Nono. Community singing by Russel Sagragao, Jingle Sayson, Jay Marquez, Malou Lumayag, Tammy Magsalin, Jacqueline Hernaez, Lorenz Gealogo, and Atoy Bautista.
| Holdoyon kuy d’wata Holdoyon kuy d’wata Holdoyon kuy d’wata Holdoyon mlan be kesngal Holdoyon kuy d’wata Holdoyon mlan be lingun Holdoyon kuy d’wata Holdoyon mlan be heglung Holdoyon kuy d’wata Holdoyon kuy d’wata Holdoyon kuy d’wata Holdoyon mlan be sludoy Holdoyon kuy d’wata Holdoyon mlan be kumbing Holdoyon kuy dwata Holdoyon mlan be tnunggong Magpuri ka! magpuri ka! Sa ating dakilang manlilikha Umawit at tumula’ Tumugtog at saka magsayaw! Holdoyon kuy d’wata Holdoyon kuy d’wata Holdoyon kuy d’wata Holdoyon mlan be klintang Holdoyon kuy d’wata Holdoyon mlan be keksal Holdoyon kuy d’wata Holdoyon mlan be kadal. | Let us praise our creator Let us praise our creator Let us praise our creator By singing Let us praise our creator With metaphoric chanting Let us praise our creator By playing the 2-string lute Let us praise our creator Let us praise our creator Let us praise our creator By playing the flute Let us praise our creator By playing the jaw’s harp Let us praise our creator By beating the drums Go on and praise our Great creator! Sing to him, recite poetry, Play instruments, dance! Let us praise our creator Let us praise our creator Let us praise our creator By beating the gongs Let us praise our creator By pounding the bamboo drum Let us praise our creator With dancing. |
Panagpit
Adaptation of a “tod-om” or “song” to the Manobo of Agusan del Sur, Southern Philippines, with texts composed by Bae Angela Placido. This song is an invocation for a spirit helper to grant assistance in a situation of need. Taught to Grace Nono by Bae Angela Placido. Arrangement and kudlong by Bob Aves. Acoustic Bass by Meong Pacana. Drums by Mar Dizon. Percussions by Budet Casinto.
| Naudjong bu kano Manongooo —————–ng Tanduw kana dadjawag Sumay duwog kalido ko Ngooooo Pananglit ko joon ka Tayon ug kat dagnay ko ngooooooo Tabang kat ugkat dajog ko Ngoooooo ngoooooooo Su dugii dugi nan yaagboy Sii ni nug digoo ngooooooo ngooooooooo. | Listen to me (singing expression) See how I am Won’t you pity me (singing expression) If I asked you for something Look at me Help me in my trouble (singing expression) Someone will pay you back Much more than what is given. |
Pangulawit
Adaptation of a “sala” or philosophical song among the Talaandig of Bukidnon, Southern Philippines. The texts were composed by Datu Kinulintang, translated into English, and taught to Grace Nono by Datu Kinulintang’s son, Datu Migketay Victorino Saway. Octavina and additional percussions by Bob Aves. Bass by Louie Talan. Drums by Mar Dizon. Skin drums by Budet Casinto and Gerry Baguio. Additional vocals by Noel Cabangon.
| Ulawit kud su anay, Ingluy kud su minuna Lalayhen pa sa nanad Tenay pa sa dalantag Sunguwana pag sandig Si pundadu ha Man-eteb Pasgaw pag paulaygay Si apu ha Manlapagen Iyan din nailingan sa batiya wed din bagtad Sa palindeg ta inengan Iyan din nalandigaan sa katya wed din balana Sa dulang ta sinukudan Daw pa di nu kailing, daw pa di kayanaen Sa bayakan wed suwayi sa batasan ku minuna Dalan wed simbeyagi sa gapa ku anay etaw Yan din kaagiyan sa iling ku tutudugen Sa inhimula ha pandan hu pig-inaw-awg sag-eban Iyan dig kahidalanan sa aman ku yuyupayepen Sa intanem ha dansuli hu piglanag sakuduwan Daw pa di nu kailing sa mangelag man magsipuk Daw pa di kayanaen sa bisa magsikyabu Huda man hiligan duun Wed man tukibalan duun Ta lubayen naakum nan sa sigudu migsuled Buhuk natimungmung man sa hustu ha migmasied. | I yearn for yesterday I wish for past times When the earth was still young When the land was still fresh When grandfather Man-eteb Was still living When grandparent Manlapagen Was still existing The situation was of the earth like a basin That was not cracked The land was like a bowl That was not broken And the very reason, the explanation behind it Was that the customs were not yet abandoned The folkways were not deserted And in that case, the people were like pandan that Slept soundly at the treasured river fountain And for that reason, the inhabitants were like Dansuli that slumbered peacefully at the Preserved spring That was rarely turbulent That seldom shook its waves For there was no existing imbalance There was no inclination to fall Because brothers were united like fastened hair Relatives were fastened as one, like hair. |
Ili-Ili
A traditional Ilongo lullaby, transformed into a prayer and urging for inner awakening. Original Tagalog and Ilongo lyrics by Grace Nono and Nonoy Alcalde. Renato Llucas on cello, Riginald Pineda on violin 1, Olgu Pineda on violin 2, and Felicito Dumlao on viola. Bass by Rommel de la Cruz. Drums by Mar Dizon. Community vocals by Lorenz Gealogo and Atoy Bautista.
| Ili-ili, tulog anay Wala diri imo nanay Kadto tiyenda, bakal papay Ili-ili, tulog anay Manlilikha ng buhay Diwa ng kasaysayan Ama ng katarungan Kami po ay iyong gabayan Ina ng kalikasan Kanlungan at kublihan Nawa ay aming pakamtan Tunay na kapayapaan Mga anak nitong bayan Nalugmok sahidwaan Buksan ang kalooban Daan ng kalayaan Palangga ko, pagbugtaw na Magpamanag-banag ka na Madamo ta sang obra Palangga ko, pagbugtaw na Gising na! | Sleep now, baby Mother isn’t here She went to the store to buy food Sleep now, baby Creator of life Spirit of history Father of justice Grant us your guidance Mother nature Cradle and refuge May you help us obtain True peace Children of this nation Overcome by conflict Open your inner selves The road to freedom My love, wake up Yearn for the light There’s a lot for us to do My love, wake up now Wake up! |
Pananagimit
Reflections on dreaming as inner wakefulness. Words and music by Grace Nono. Arrangement, octavina and additional percussions by Bob Aves. Bass by Geri de Leon. Community vocals by Noel Cabangon, Lorenz Gealogo and Atoy Bautista. Skin drums by Budet Casinto, Tito Martinez, Gerry Baguio.
| Pananaginip Sa pagkagising Ay pagka-mulat Sa wikang lihim Pakikinig Sa iyong budhi Ay pagsayaw sa Himig ng langit Liwanag ng kalooban Ugnay sa kataas-taasan Tulay ng sangkatauhan Patnubay ng buong bayan Ang mapayapa Na pag-iisip Ay ‘sang hardin ng Banal na pag-ibig. | Dreaming When awake Is knowing A secret language Listening to One’s inner voice Is dancing to Heaven’s song Inner brilliance Link to the highest Bridge among humanity Guide for the country The still Mind Is a garden for Love, sacred. |
Sa ‘Yo, O Diyos
Grace Nono’s Tagalog adaptation of the Latin piece Te Deum, ascribed to St. Nicetas, 415. Music transcription and rearrangement by Bob Aves. Bass by Meong Pacana. Additional vocals by Noel Cabangon. Percussions by Budet Casinto and Bob Aves.
| Pagpupuri sa iyo, Diyos Ikaw ang kataas-taasan Ang buong sanlibutan ay sa ‘yo sumasamba Ang lahat ng anghel Ang buong sansinukuban at kalangitan Ang mga sanggol na kay dalisay ay hayag ang iyong kapangyarihan Pinagpala Pinagpala Pinagpala Hari ng banal na araw Ang buong langit at lupa ay puno ng iyong luwalhati Ang korong maringal ng iyong mga apostoles Mga propeta Kay raming mga martir sa iyo’y lubos ang paggalang at pagbunyi Ang buong sangkatauhan di masukat ang ‘yong kadakilaan Ama namin Ikaw ang pinakadakila Kay banal ng ‘yong kaluluwa Tulad ng bugtong anak na s’yang iyong pinakamamahal Maluwalhating Kristo Hari ka ng buong kadakilaan Ikaw ang walang kamatayang anak ng Diyos Ipinunla sa sinapupunang dalisay upang magtubos ng sangkatauhan Nilupig mo ang kamatayan’t nagpakilala Sa kanang kamay ka ng Poon nakaupo at minsan pang babalik Narito kami Nagsusumamo ay kaming iniligtas ng iyong mahal na dugo at humuhiling sa ‘yong kami’y tulungan walang simula’t hangganan sa kabutiha’t kabanalan mo ay kaawaan at iligtas kami sa bawat kapahamakan Pamana po ninyo ay pagkapurihan Patnubayan n’yo po kami at samahan po ninyo sa walang kahangganan Sa bawat-isang araw ay sasambahin Ang ngalan mo’y sasambitin magpakailanman ng walang pagmamaliw Diyos na ipinunla ng walang sala Tanuran, kahabagan n’yo po kami Biyayanan po ninyo kami ng mahal n’yong awa Tulad nitong pananalig sa ‘yo ng sangkatauhan ay sa ‘yo nananampalataya At h’wag n’yo po kaming ipahintulot sa tukso At iadya n’yo kami sa buhay na walang hangganan. | We praise you, oh God You are the highest The whole world Worships you All the angels, Heavens and universe The cherubims and seraphims Proclaim your might and glory Holy Holy Holy King of the Sabbath The heavens and the earth Are filled with your glory The great choir Of Apostles An immense number of prophets And martyrs Completely respect you And honor you All of humanity Bow down to your immeasurable grandeur Most reverent Holy is your spirit Also your begotten Son Whom you so Love Glorious Christ You are the king Of greatness You are the eternal son of the Father Conceived in the womb most pure To bring redemption to humanity You conquered death and revealed yourself thereafter You are seated on the right hand of the Father And shall come again Here we are We beseech you Your servants whom you redeemed By your precious blood Ask you for salvation, oh Lord Without beginning or end In your everlasting kindness and holiness, have mercy And save your people, oh Lord Speak well of your inheritance Guide us And bring us To eternal life Every single day We worship And adore your name forever and ever Without end Oh Lord, God conceived without sin Watch us and have mercy on us. May we be filled, oh Lord With your mercy As humanity puts its trust in you, I put my trust in you, oh Lord Do not bring us to the test But deliver us To the everlasting life. |
Amazing Grace
Words and music by John Newton. Kudlong and additional percussions by Bob Aves. Skin drums by Budet Casinto and Gerry Baguio.
| Amazing grace, how sweet the sound That saved a wretch like me I once was lost but now am found Was blind but now i see T’was grace that taught my heart to fear And grace my fears relieved How precious did that grace appear The hour i first believed Through many dangers, toils and snares I have already come ‘Tis grace has brought me safe thus far And grace will lead me home The lord has promised good to me His word my hope secures He will my shield and portion be As long as life endures And when this flesh and heart shall fail And mortal life shall cease I shall possess within the veil A life of joy and peace When we’ve been there ten thousand years Bright shining as the sun We’ve no less days to sing god’s praise Then when we’d first begun. |
Awit Sa Cruz
A “pandanggo” from the people of South-western Batangas, the texts are based on a narrative verse called “awit.” Original research and recording by Dr. Elena Mirano. Arrangement, octavina, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, additional percussions by Bob Aves. Bass by Geri de Leon. Drums by Rene Tengasantos. Skin drum by Budet Casinto.
| Santa krus de mayo, Bandila ka ni kristo. Ay kami’y prapyuhan mo Ng mabangong amoy mo, Mahal na iyong samyo. O kagalang-galang Na mukha ni kristo. Umanod ang dugo Na di mamagkano. ‘Yun nga ang s’yang Ikatlong misteryo Nasa kanyang pasyong Alay doloroso. Ay itong apat Na misteryo baga Nang iatang na nga Nang iatang na nga Ang krus nila’y sala Tiniis ni kristo At pawang binata Ng mga hudiyong Lilo’t palamara. | Sacred cross of May You are the banner of Christ. Gift us With your fragrance, Your precious essence. Oh, reverent Face of Christ. Blood flowed, Immesurably. Such is the Third mystery Of his offering Sorrowful passion. These four Mysteries, thus When offered Once offered For the cross that is their sins Christ endured Mere young man that he was The Jews, Treacherous and unfaithful. |
Album Reviews
Producers: Grace Nono and Bob Aves for Tao Music
Concept & Cultural Research: Grace Nono
Arrangements & Musical Direction: Bob Aves
Additional Compositions: Bob Aves & Grace Nono
Audio Mastering: Albert Albert
Photography & Cover Artwork: Neal Oshima
Design & Layout: Felix Mago Miguel
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