Be Still My Soul | Philippine Madrigal Singers Alumni

Be Still my Soul | Ily Matthew Maniano
Text by Kathrina von Schlegel, Trans. Jane Borthwick
feat. Philippine Madrigal Singers Alumni
Soli: Jaqcui Jimenez & Charlene Ramos

Specially dedicated to those who've been badly affected by this pandemic, to family, friends and loved ones who've passed, to the frontliners, and to all of us. May you be moved and be blessed.

Special thanks to the several generations of the Alumni of the Philippine Madrigal Singers all the way from Florida, New York, Berlin, Las Vegas, Munich, Manila, Bacolod, Michigan, Califronia, London, Bangkok, Amsterdam and various places of Manila, who shared their time and effort into creating something that we really miss - making music together. This virtual CHOIRAantine and social distanSING couldn't have been better without you.

To the technical cast, JC Jose for engineering our audio, Marc Gabrielle Laur, Demetrio Celestino and Joey Vargas for directing and editing the video.

Thank you! #nonnobisDomine #Deogratias!

SOPRANO 1
Bianca Lopez-Aguila
Bernadette Mamauag
Charlene Ramos
Ena Maria Aldecoa
Jane Diaz Reyes
Jennifer Villanueva
Jessica Falculan-Bennett
Katherina Oliver
Katrina Saga
Lilian Lasquite Mañalac

SOPRANO 2
Anna Piquero
Annie Nepomuceno
April de Guzman
Em Alcantara
Joy Moritz
Keiko Cayanga
Kitbielle Pasagui
Knicky Ongsiako
Krystl Buesa
Luningning San Jose
Mavic Llamas
Meg Montes

ALTO 1
Aurelia Malvar Sailer
Bu Villanueva
Cel Franco
Connie Chanrasmi
Gladys Valenzuela
Jackielyn Sentinerial
Jacqui Jimenez
Jen Tolentino
June Gonzaga
Liza Alcances
Millete Silverio

ALTO 2
Bechie Valeña
Odette Galura
Riva Ferrer-Jose
Pearl Reyes
Sunddie Manalo
Trisha Kay Piao

COUNTERTENOR
Ily Matthew Maniano
Christopher Borela
Mark Anthony Carpio

TENOR 1
Ervin Lumauag
Jacob Barbosa
Jc Jose
Leo Paolo Leal
Tomy Virtucio

TENOR 2
Ed Nepomuceno
John Philip Bautista
John Ryan Aguila
Jong Piquero
Rem Valenzuela
Ronnie Jose
Tim Vallega

BASS 1
Alfred John De Veyra
Carlos Garces
Jet Torres
Mark Allen Estrera
Manet Martinez
Rommel Taniegra
Sherwin Su
Warlito Yalung

Bass 2
Armando Robles
Eman de Leon
Enrico Lagasca
Gary Fabricante
Joey Vargas
Jonathan Zaens
Marcus San Pedro
Nil's Flores
Reuel Tica
Vell Litan

[JacquiJimenez]

So blessed to be part of the Madz family. This is dedicated to everyone who feels unsure about what's happening right now. We might not know what the future holds but we know who is holding it. To our Frontliners, family and friends, we are praying for you! BE STILL. ❤ Kudos again Ily and the Madz!

[julespatrickomana]

3 years has passed and i'm still here, listening. My inner voice telling me to be "STILL" especially when anxiety attacks.

[DafuqWilliam]

Ma'am Charlene is the perfect singer for your pieces with obligatos, sir Ily!

[JCoo]

I can't help but humagulgol habang nakikinig. This past few weeks halos nawawalan na ako ng ganang magpatuloy. Me, being a Christian and Kuya sa nakakarami eh hindi nila alam ang mga struggles ko, even my own family. I don't want them to worry. But sobrang bigat na parang gusto ko na lang magpahinga.
Sunod-sunod na mga failures and disappointments. I'm starting to lose my faith and hope.
But this, all of you singing this beautiful hymn, once again ignites the fading fire sa puso ko.
To Philippine Madrigal Singers Alumni, Maraming maraming salamat. This is Heaven-sent. ❤️

[audreyseguerra]

🌿Be still, my soul🌿

Be still, my soul: the Lord is on thy side
In every change, He faithful will remain
thy God will undertake
To guide the future as He has the past

Be still, my soul (x3)
Be still, my soul: the Lord is on thy side
Be still, my soul

Your hope, your confidence let nothing shake
all now mysterious shall be bright at last.
Be still, my soul: the waves and winds still know
His voice who ruled them while He dwelt below.

Be still, my soul (x3)
Be still, my soul the Lord is on thy side
Be still (x8)

Be still, my soul

[dedisimamora]

That A5 in the end of the song is so effortless. Great

[choirpanda]

I watched this on its premiere and I am still watching it. So soulful and heavenly. Forever Madz fan!!!!

[jeromemanansala]

Na-be still my soul ang soul ko kay Sherwin Su. ha ha ha

[angeloc.]

I feel blessed to see a mixed generation of MADZ singing a touching and timely piece together. 🙏

Thank you, Sir Ily for the music.
Deo Gratias!

[atibro]

Galing talaga ng MADZ! Walang katulad. The collaboration of voices is unique and unequaled. Soul searching; went into the depths of my heart and soul. Nice music. Be still my soul. It did. On me. Thank you madz alumni for the talent and sharing it with us. God bless. Congrats. Galing nyo! Proud to be Pinoy!!

[reginstravels]

Ily, listening to this again. Nakakapalakas ng kalooban. Salamat

[MTGHolic]

Since 2017, I've been entranced by PMS' voice, and I fell in love with choral singing that I decided to join my University choir and learn from 0.

Now I try to teach my juniors in hope that they can teach their juniors and make glory to God through their voices.

Thanks, Philippine Madrigal Singers.
In this world, I can find peace through music because of you.

[haroldrc]

This is my daily morning prayer... before we start our day (WFH). The calmness of the song like how it was arranged and the lyrics - it blended well to the arrangement- calm my mind and heart from the turmoil caused by this pandemic. Thank you

[uzoleta]

and then there's one who disliked it. It only goes toe show you can't and you shouldn't please everybody

[jlbennie]

Napakagaling mo talaga Mr. Maniano. Your musicality is incomparable. Kudos!! Iba kpag madz pang world class talaga. It's always been a dream that maybe someday I could be part of that semi circle group of virtuoso singers and musicians. Hehe.. ☺ GBU

[EmannyZ]

A Great Music Composition and a Great Choir! Praise God for all your gift!

[tvcordillera]

Thank you Philippine Madrigal Singers❤️❤️❤️👍🇵🇭

[emengricheats]

Be still, my soul... fear not, God is in charge. Amen.

[maestrovlds]

It's just now that I will comment on this video but I already listened to it a couple hundred times! It just takes me to a realm of hopefulness and peace. Such a beautiful composition, Sir Ily. A lot of us would like to hear a full piano version of the credits part. Kudos!

[jonashasauniqueside]

Be Still, My Soul

Be still, my soul
The Lord is on thy side
In every change, He faithful will remain
Thy God will undertake
To guide our future, as He has the past

Be still, my soul
Be still, my soul
Be still, my soul
Be still, my soul
Be still, my soul
The Lord is on thy side

Your hope, your confidence let nothing shake
All now mysterious shall be bright at last
Be still, my soul
The waves and winds still know
His voice Who ruled them while He dwelt below

❤️🙏🏻