Philippine Madrigal Singers: Paraiso

Paraiso
Ryan Cayabyab, Philippine National Artist for Music
composer
Christopher Borela
Ryan Cayabyab, Philippine National Artist for Music
arranger
Philippine Madrigal Singers 2022
Mark Anthony A. Carpio, choirmaster
"And if I could see a single bird
What a joy!
I try to write some words and create
A simple song to be heard
By the rest of the world"
excerpt from Paraiso with words and music by Ryan Cayabyab, National Artist for Music, and arranged by Chris Borela
Paraiso is one of twelve songs featured in ALPAS: Awit at Letra ng mga Pambansang Alagad ng Sining. ALPAS: Awit at Letra ng mga Pambansang Alagad ng Sining is brought to you by Sentro Rizal of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts. Performed by the Philippine Madrigal Singers, the album features the music, lyrics, and arrangements of selected National Artists of the Philippines. It carries these beloved works to the present with brand new recordings of some of the most beloved Filipino works.
Listen to Paraiso among many others in ALPAS, available on all major streaming platforms now!

[@regienaldandrewkatindig7377]

I feel like entering gates of heaven! Truly, ethereal!

[@karstinfrane8469]

Agree!

[@snowtirin1]

Oh yes. Better than orgasm. Seriously.

[@MervzTV]

Indeed

[@user-gc2bq5yu9n]

talaga ba?!😂

[@marliey1538]

Whos here in 2024?

[@rolandjoshuaortiz1064]

Meeee

[@mpilokhumalo5046]

I have never heard a choir sing directly to my spirit before. This is out of this world.

[@ashes5227]

Return to a land called paraiso A place where a dying river ends No birds dare fly over paraiso No space allows them to endure The smoke that screens the air The grass that's never there Refrain 1: And if I could see a single bird What a joy! I try to write some words and create A simple song to be heard by the rest of the world II.I live in a land called paraiso In a house made of cardboard floors and walls I learned to be free in paraiso Free to claim anything I see Matching rags for my clothes Plastic bags for the colds Refrain 2: And if empty cans were all I have What a joy! I never fight to take someone else's coins and live with fear like the rest of the boys Chorus: Paraiso, help me make a stand Paraiso, take me by the hand Paraiso, make the world understand That if I could see a single bird What a joy! This tired and hungry land could expect Some truth and hope and respect From the rest of the world Repeat Refrain 2

[@zeros-gy7bl]

thank you po

[@user-math]

Thanks

[@johnmccann72]

This should have MILLIONS of views!! I’ve never heard something more beautiful I’m my entire life.

[@royaboagyedjan4632]

EXACTLY !!!

[@milesemil1800]

Galing ng Madz Fun Fact: Kalahati nyan puro Propesor sa mga Conse at Music Schools, ung mga former at new batches

[@junkjournaldavao]

The tenors before the finale, wow. Thank you for touching my soul. It's a cliche but yes, I'm proud being a Filipino. Hats off! 💙

[@PhilippineMadrigalSingers]

Salamat po!

[@jaytamayo4694]

That was so Woooonderful! Unexpected and Gwapoly arranged and executed. Solo then unison Ang tenors. And ganda din nag echo and ung camera shot sa finale. Feeling ko nililinis Ang Kaluluwa ko. Nililinis ang dinungisang Paraiso. Prng movie ah. Sana sa Showtime may choir contest naku napaka gandang show nun. Goosebumps, para akong Bata na kinilig. Clap clap clap! Please make some more. Lalo na po sa Christmas time.

[@limpinarjay4206]

Akala ko ako lang nakapansin non, but yeah you are right and sobrang gandang pakinggan 😩❤‍🔥

[@pancho8138]

Bravo sa mga tenors! Galing nyong lahat sobra. Nakakaproud maging PINOY. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@ampermelo]

agree! That was insane!!!

[@margilgardiola9006]

Kahit pabago-bago members ng MADZ pero maintain pa din ang napakaganda at signature na tunog. Kudos to the choirmaster Mark Anthony A. Carpio.

[@danilodimarucut9064]

Para dn silang INC Sanctuary choir sobrang Galing ❤😮

[@aidanblattner8893]

5:45 this entrance is so incredibly powerful I’m in love with this song!

[@TheDoubleTeeth]

Normal bang umiyak while listening to this rendition? 😢 Sobrang galing... 👏👏👏

[@aarhus94]

This batch gives a different vibe. Truly, every batch is unique yet equally spectacular. Bravo! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@ianbanawis2515]

This song have been my ultimate escape from reality..since teenage years ko gang ngayon..when everything turns against me i listen to this song..nkka wala tlga ng sama ng loob sa mundong to na npaka gulo..thank you tlga the MADRIGAL SINGERS kong wala to bka some of us here bumigay na sa buhay.

[@jurguencruz533]

You beat my soul.

[@briggitelondon]

Same. And I cry just listening to it.

[@basesonballs]

We feel sad when old members leave; then new members come and produce a sound as beautiful as this. Bravo, Madz!

[@snowtirin1]

@Male soloist, lakas makapogi ng boses mo, kuya. 😎🥰

[@jpdelmundo5962]

THIS BATCH!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@AkoSiJommyRed]

Ito Ang batch ng Phil.Madrigal Singers na talagang mga Hinangaan ko.. Dios Mabalos po Madz..from Bikol Heritage Singers💙💙💙

[@noelhasintongan9791]

Greetings from Indonesia! This is the best choir performance I've heard in years🥹🥹🥹 so angelic!

[@royrollorata6530]

I would have sobbed if I experienced this wonder in person. A Madz concert is a dream concert of mine. I hope one day I can go to one. :)

[@PanPan_19]

I guess this is a sign that the performing arts industry and CCP is going to open live soon! ♥️♥️♥️ Mabuhay po kayo! napakahusay talaga! the ending part is like an opening scene to a biblical movie..🥰

[@rayniernarciso2689]

As a bass singer, I admire those bass here.. Ang galing lahat.. harmony and blending.. ❤️

[@markarielmilano2827]

wow grabi ang galing nila

[@LunaSoledad21]

Di ako magsasawang pakinggan kayo. And I really love Sir Christopher’s arrangements. More power po sa inyo. Sana mapanuod ko na kayo ulit. 💗

[@PhilippineMadrigalSingers]

Thank you, Kooky! The ending part of this particular performance is arranged by our National Artist for Music, Ryan Cayabyab. :)

[@LunaSoledad21]

@@PhilippineMadrigalSingers Even more amazing with Sir Ryan Cayabyab 💗

[@pattysilz7976]

You guys cannot keep these angelic voices for yourself. Please come to JAKARTA, INDONESIA. Huge fans of yours are now patiently waiting.

[@beeqdeeq69]

They have been to Jakarta years ago and performed at Gedung Usmar Ismail.

[@pattysilz7976]

@@beeqdeeq69 yes indeed. I attended their concert too. It would be great if they consider to re-visit Jakarta agaain 😁

[@Raiya_ru17]

@@pattysilz7976It’s hard to get their schedule lol. They barely do local performances either. So lucky to get to watch them once.

[@MJRSPYRO]

Best Paraiso arrangement kudos! Love you madz

[@aljoncarampil-gz6hy]

Ang ganda. Ang sarap sa pakinggan. Para ka talagang nasa paraiso yung ang gaan gaan sa pakiramdam.

[@mcnoahzooimueco9086]

I haven't been in a choir for more than 8 years, but the love for this kind of music is a reason for me to live and will return to where I came from. thank you very much Madrigal Singers for the inspiration. CCP you are our dream we never achieved.

[@user-ww7rq5nt2h]

Just finished watching and listening to their recital a few hours ago in Singapore. To be honest I've never thought a chorus could be this beautiful. Harmonies, vocal techniques were so clean and such a high standard. This is one of the songs they performed I like the most. If you ever have a chance to watch them live, please go. The sensation is incomparable no matter how good your sound system is.

[@esterrabi2085]

Greetings to our dear one and only Madrigal Filipino Artists. One of the countrys best singers that raise up our pride and Filipino values showcasing the unique beauty of our musical talents, people and culture. Wow ... thanks indeed and Congratulations to Madrigal singers. I heartily Salute to you indeed. Keep going and soar high into the whole world the unique beauty of your talents and music. God Bless.

[@Animus7]

that young man has a gorgeous voice

[@raeferrera5960]

I was singing along nang biglang.. Ay! Iniba naaaa..Hahaha Hoping to watch your live concerts again very soon ❤️

[@del1677]

My choir idols , ang sarap maging member nila , sipag tyaga at commitment ang puhunan and the voice is gift by God

[@federicoeveza9656]

as usual , theyre really the best singers in the Philippines, Mabuhay. wish you all the best

[@renmalubay6902]

Wow!!! Philippine Pride....the Madrigal Singers♥️♥️♥️

[@ronmercado3404]

Bravo...Mabuhay ang Philippine Madrigal Singers!

[@artpascual6345]

grabe! ang galing! ang galing-galing!! MADZ is so blessed, the coloratura soprano is awesome, so awesome indeed!!

[@ad5844]

I am 5 months pregnant and eto ung pinaparinignko sa baby ko gabi gabi. Nakakagoosebumps grabe. Feeling ko sinasabayan sila ng baby ko sa chan ko. Thank you, Philippine Madrigals for this version. Nakakaiyak naman talaga..

[@christianal8669]

Andami na ding bago pero magagaling din .... ang sarap pakingan para akong nasa paraiso san po ba kayo nag popost ng mga concert venue nyo gusto ko po manuod

[@ronnelherez2024]

The set of humans that always give both technical and emotional excellence in every note. Grabe, lahat ng kantahin ninyo, parang sacred parati!

[@vicentevelasco7682]

Galing tlaga! Sarap sa tenga! ❤️👊👏

[@RedWhiteBlue_USA]

Please sing this if ever you compete in the Chorale Grand Prix. Such a beautiful masterpiece. Goosebumps galore!

[@Raiya_ru17]

They are ineligible to compete I think because they always won in the past lol. They just do guest performances. Saw them once live and they are really awesome.

[@AngelShadowsongWarren]

Wow... 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤ I will try to expressively write what I felt as limited words do I have. The selection of the soloists is amazing. Both expresses their sadness and desire to improve this world just by the simplicity of their voices. Their voices simple as it sounds expresses a unique blend of meekness, humility and strength. I appreciate the restraint done by the Sopranos as it gives the spotlights to other voice parts expressing variety which helps in the variation of dynamics. The Bass was so smooth it sounded like a softer basoon which most people may not hear but is integral to the harmony structure. What interest me the more is the Tenor part. The interesting part is the change of sound color. The initial verses and chorus sounds like a sweet and gentle cello. Towards the end it shifted to a bright brasswind instrument. Normally arrangers don't allow choral Tenors to sing higher notes as it overpowers other voices and it sounds more like an elephant in most cases. But wow these Tenors are exemption to that rule. The ability of the Tenors to sing a restrained high note gave a smooth brasswind sound color. To me, in my humble opinion, the arrangement of the Tenor expressed a Victory cry to change the world. The control is amazing as it did not overpower other voices but instead added a push or lift making the sound combination more complex. My attention does not always notice the alto, especially if they dont have a solo part, sorry. If I didn't hear the alto... it means they are very good. The alto is like the butter in 2 hot toasted bread of Soprano and Tenor... Higher voices tends not to gel with each other if the alto is not good. In this case I heard a uniform zen of crescendo and variation of harmony dynamics which tells us that the Altos are of high caliber. Mabuhay.....❤❤❤❤ more OPM songs. Requests: Minsan lang kita iibigin by Basil Bukas na lang kita mamahalin by Lani Bituing walang ningning, by Sharon Dakilang Katapatan by Papuri Singers

[@ikechukwuchilaka360]

Honestly, the quality of the tenor notes at that pitch was out of this world.

[@ianjayhibune9983]

Superb voices.. grabeh mga pinoy nkaka-proud talaga

[@GemVL33]

GODBLESS ALWAYS MADZ 💖 HEAVEN ON EARTH ANG FILLS AS ALWAYS.

[@kazumishizune]

I didn't even notice i was crying na pala... Grabe kayo 👏👏👏❤❤❤

[@zchesiq]

when i was younger we sang this as a soprano there’s nothing that could topped what you’ve done here. Truly amazing!!!

[@kathycodilan3708]

Through the entire concert last night ...the songs pierced through my heart 💜💜❤️❤️❤️

[@enancatingub3014]

I can’t get over from last night’s concert! Thanks much Madrigals! ♥️ love from Ormoc City.

[@demica214]

Truly one of Philippines' greatest artists. It's so soothing and touching. The rendition and arrangement gave me goosebumps for real. Hats off!

[@mat-matfernandez4000]

angelic voices admiring your group po i am also a choir member

I can’t help but cry, the emotions I feel as the tunes magically synchronize with the message of the song. It’s just 🥹 perfection

[@christianal8669]

My favorite choir whaaa gusto ko kayo marinig personally paulit ulit san ba malalaman mga concert sched nyo

[@cristylfozcamacho5208]

Sir solo your voice is like a sweet dream

[@napoleonbuaquenajr1092]

Grabe till now di ko parin na aabot ang psrt ng tenor 1 jan hehe hands down sa tenors and sopranos grabe sa high notes

[@themanoyglenn9178]

People from the garden of eden... GODs BLESSING IS their VOICE!!!!

[@nathaliasobrera5016]

So proud of them. We witnessed their concert when they came to Los Angeles, CA and performed at tthe Methodist Church along Wilshire Blvd. Super galing nila❤

[@kevindomingo2774]

GRABE!!!!!!!! The Music of MADZ can heal even a terminal sickness!

[@ShuYunJi]

my tears just keeps falling.. the rendition is so angelic and heavenly.

[@zumrotulauliyah4671]

Amaze with the tenor, but sopran alto and bass also great!!

[@AmazingMarksman]

Powerful heavenly voices! The resonance is perfect. It feels so deep in my nerves and the bridge part is completely SURREAL! 😇😍

[@traceyhira3700]

yung naiiyak ako dahil sobrang galing nila at tagos sa puso. MY EVER FAVE PHILIPPINE MADRIGAL SINGERS :)

[@terohyvarinen4358]

I was looking for renaissance madrigals, but found this. Not such a bad accident. We are quite far from all the contomporary stressing noise! =)

[@babzyatzvlog]

The whole time goosebumps, sobrang sarap sa ears. Hopefully makanta nyo po ulit Eres Tu

[@alainemonicasamson6830]

grabe ang galiiiing🥺🥺

[@cookiejhar8956]

I heard them perform this song in Regina, Saskatchewan. Of course naiyak ako!! As it is an OPM performed outside the country, and til now, the song still rings true for most Filipinos.. salute to an excellent performance (as usual) , and thank you Madz, for raising the Philippine flag high wherever you perform.❤️ i hope your dream of building the Madz Camp for filipino musicians come true!

[@yj0497]

Sobrang galing 👏❤️

[@beancate]

i cant help but sob at this song; to think it gained a new significance to me when i heard a solo rendition of it back in march. beautiful !!

[@renzcruzmabalatan2225]

FEEL LIKE CRYING RN, SERIOUSLY!

[@Leila-zt8gn]

The dynamics and finest is very clear and super nakakabilib hope one day can join them

[@miksUSA777]

Hv heard 4 generations of this live... appreciate the subtle differences but Madz will always be a cut above the rest. Chris, galing ng arrangement sa last part.. glad you changed it for the better. OAand Mark has always above global standards. TRULY THE Worlds NO.1 Best Choir!

[@gratefuleveryday5806]

The last part was arranged by no other than, Mr C himself ❤

[@juliannemarzan1702]

my pink heart is crying with gladness 🥺💖 - this is a masterpiece 👌💋

[@Manta_lhei07]

My dream to attend to one of your concerts! ❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏😭😭😭

[@phillipanonuevo2476]

This batch will win the EGP.

[@claraisinsoffcl577]

Goosebumps! Ang galing nila. Super wow sa voice ng Soprano, galing sobra. 👌

[@renatoj.sungall4434]

Overwhelmingly so grand! Been watching it over and over and over. Thank you for always sharing your music with us.

[@magimusician]

Soothing yet very powerful. I love this version the most especially the end part. This version is also one or probably the only video in KZbin na walang umubó. 😂 God bless Philippine Madrigal Singers. Mabuhay!

[@ForceOfPhoenixx]

I’m in total wreck with auditory bliss. So beautiful.

[@miguelrodrigoelpos6254]

Such a masterpiece.. since i joined a choir i wish that i can also join this group .

[@penelop_e]

This song always make me cry and with these angelic voices i have ascended 🧎🏻‍♀️🧎🏻‍♀️ listening to this choir is an experience 💖

[@yochanan3211]

SALAMAT PO SA PAG AWIT SA LOURDES PARISH ✝️♥️🎶

[@user-lp4rv7dr9h]

nakakamiss kumanta sa Choir. sobrang magical kaya ng feeling ng nagkakaconnect kayo ng mga choirmates mo through music, mas lalong goosebumps yung mapalibutan ka ng choir music. magical and enchanting yung feeling. I wanna feel it again. I miss my choir. :(

[@omarkasadas1069]

isang obra maestra sa sining ng pagkanta.

[@homertolledolopez8559]

Goosebumps!!! 🥹😍😍 super galing!! Grabee super linis ng record! Grabe po kayo! 🥹🥰🥰🥰👏

[@basesonballs]

Who is the lovely soprano with the angelic voice? Enchanting!

[@glennjonsonpangilinan7336]

Fantastic singers! Pagkakagaling po ninyong lahat!👏👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️ Napalinis po Ng Inyong boses

[@jenithbarrogovlog6319]

Wala talaga ako masabi speechless

[@zeros-gy7bl]

I always cry when I hear this song... pero this is the best choir cover I've ever heard to date, so I'm crying extra!! Grabe, galing

[@satisfying2509]

And they're back yehey

[@mangpol]

Wow. Ang galing nyo po talaga. May God bless you guys with good health para mapagpatuloy nyo lang ginagawa nyo especially si Mark.

[@pierrelatuheru]

Goosebumps! Each of you are so blessed, I can feel it. Great job guys, all the glory for the Lord! I love the ending arrangement it's so fresh and grande. The sopranos is so smooth at the end, good job guys.

[@jbsagun7799]

Yung last part talaga 😭 madz bakit kayo ganyan😭. Sobrang galing talaga ❣️❣️❣️🔥

[@Comradz-coat05]

Parang naghiwalay ang kaluluwa ko!!goosebumbs!!

[@vilmalagnayo1210]

Can't resist but watch it again and again.

[@urlynsharasegun7164]

CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU PO! WELCOME TO BOHOL!!

[@aregloarevalo6703]

The always amazing - Philippine Madrigal Singers.

[@cyrenjeanolaso7307]

Grabee talagang Yung Performance nila nakaka Believe. Nakasama ko sila sa Isang Workshop sa Carmen Bohol.Thank you sister for bringing us there💗😍

[@hill120]

Goosebumps! That lady don’t breath during chorus. Freaking four lines in ‘staccato’-ish flow.

[@lemusiciensolitaire8792]

Ommggg totooooi

[@kaelkael1205]

this video deserves million views.

[@ja_min13]

Goosebumps since the beginning to end.... love you, Madz!

[@Psykologist]

God bless the Philippine Madrigal Singers

[@pollykitkatsamo4809]

sobrang powerfulllll