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!

[milesemil]

Galing ng Madz

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

[errellnino]

This is what we need today ... Paraiso in our hearts and minds.

[obedds]

Whos here in 2025 after Madz concert in Jakarta?

[kapitansino]

living in poverty while still loving the country, di ko mapigilan luha ko. Grabe. Oh Paraiso, we endured too much

[regienaldandrewkatindig]

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

[TheNyakaat]

The sopranos did that on the last note!!! A big kudos to the tenors too for shining brilliantly in their final section.

[mpilokhumalo]

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

[bim]

Anyone 2030? Will comment again in 5 years.

[margilgardiola]

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

[snowtirin]

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

[johnmccann]

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

[wayneparanal]

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
Repeat Chorus

[geewhiz]

They are sitting down?!?!? Omg such strong performers and clear tones. 😭😭😭

[markelnar]

One of the most difficult songs to sing sa choir! 🎉🎉🎉

[kieming]

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.

[pattysilz]

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

[richkzc]

Godddd, I watched the clip from IG reels and I search the youtube and... THIS IS MAGNIFICENT OH LORD I CRIED, so beautiful, really beautiful. Gosh their voice are so heavenly

[aidanblattner]

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

[aarhus]

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

[davejournals]

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! 💙