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WHO IS FRO?

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WHO IS FRO?

Words by Barbara "Bobbie" Henry

Music by J. Roel Lungay

Performed by Rebecca Freeman

Piano by Catherine Styron

Guitars and Bass by Steve Thomas

1
A father and a brother, a good friend to us all
He knows just when to be there
And catch us when we fall.
His heart is big and broken
It catches all our grief.
But when he lets us get it all out
It surely is a relief.

Chorus:
Who is Fro?
Who is Fro?
Who is Fro?
A father and a brother
And a friend.

2
His heart is filled with patience,
His heart is full of love.
We know that he was sent here
From heaven up above (char!).
We prayed so hard before he came,
We trusted and we waited.
We knew that God our Father
Would send to us his best.

(Repeat Chorus)

(Ad lib)

3
God did promise to care for all of us
And send us His very own.
We know that he was hand-picked
To gently lead us home.
And so we thank our God for him
With love and gratitude
Coz we believe our Father knows best
If only we accept.

(Repeat Chorus)

Coda:
A father and a brother and a friend!
A father and a brother and a friend!


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Aba Birheng Maria (Audiophile)

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This song was written in 1984 a year after the new translation of the Tagalog Missal first came out. Our Liturgy professor, Msgr. Moises Andrade, who was commissioned by the late Jaime Cardinal Sin to spearhead the translation, gave each of us a copy of the booklet format as a gift to the diaconate class of '83. I submitted the song, along with 50 others, to the ACLM - Manila for publication in Hosanna, Volume 3, but the new translation met with great opposition as it was still very controversial at the beginning. They accepted, however, 20 plus of my other works for publication on that years' Archdiocesan hymnal.

One more thing about this song, I got my inspiration to write this tune after so many years of humming Bishop Ite Jimenez'
OUR FATHER, that I was tempted to follow the same pattern/
progression although it's a different song altogether. I promise it wasn't no plagiarism but mere influence. A word of thanks also goes to TQ Solis, Jr. for helping with the original arrangement. (LoL)

So here's both the old and new after 25 years in the priesthood! - Fro


ABA BIRHENG MARIA

Musical setting by J. Roel Lungay

Arranged and performed by Romeo! Romeo!

Aba! Birheng Maria,
Napupuno ka ng grasya,
Ang Panginoong Diyos ay sumasaiyo,
Bukod kang pinagpala sa babaeng lahat
At pinagpala naman ang 'yong anak
Na si Hesus.

Santa Maria, Ina ng Diyos,
Ipanalangin mo kami
Ngayon at kung kami mamatay.
A---men.

Santa Maria, Ina ng Diyos,
Ipanalangin mo kami
Ngayon at kung kami mamatay.
A---men.

Copyright © 1984 J. Roel Lungay. International Copyright Secured.
All rights reserved

To view and listen to the original version, please click the link following:

Aba, Birheng Maria by Fro

Our Father by Bp. Ites Jimenez, D.D.

Let Us Come (Audiophile)

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Based on John 6 and Eucharistic Prayer

Words and music by J. Roel Lungay

Performed by Romeo C. Mascariñas

1
Let us come to You, Lord Jesus,
And share with us Your Living Flesh
That we may live in You
And You in us;
O grant us life eternal.

2
Let us come to You, Lord Jesus
And share with us Your Holy Blood
To let us remember You
And make us full
Of Your heavenly grace.

Refrain:
By the real bread and the real wine
That the world may live.
And He'll raise us up
On the last day.

3
Let us come to You, Lord Jesus
And we all shall never hunger;
They who believe in You
They shall not thirst
And will live for ever.

(Repeat Refrain twice)

Copyright © 1980 Fro’s Music. International Copyright Secured
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Colours (Audiophile)

Singing siblings, Abbie Claire & Marielle Eliza Mascariñas

Link Source: Colours

Words by Karolina Nogues

Chorus by Fr. J. Roel Lungay

Music by Romeo C. Mascariñas

Performed by Abbie Claire & Marielle Eliza Mascariñas

Backup vocals by Romeo C. Mascariñas, Jennifer Ann Talisic

& Fr. J. Roel Lungay


1
Yellow is for the sun so bright
Orange is for the edge of night
Purple is for the hour of sorrow
Pink is for a new tomorrow.

2
Green is for the grass He made
Red is for the blood He gave
Black is for the sins we made
White is for the light He gave.

Chorus:
Oh colours... oh so beautiful
You make my life so full
Oh colours, all my favorites
Make everything so sweet
Oh colours, you're so precious
You make my life complete.

(Interlude)

(Repeat all)

Copyright © 2009 Roro Music. International Copyright Secured
All Rights Reserved

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Living A Dream

LIVING A DREAM

Words by J. Roel Lungay

Music by Romeo C. Mascariñas

Performed by Romeo C. Mascariñas

1
I have something to say
Feel so jumpy today
Would you listen to me?
I’m living a dream, living a dream!

2
At a lost for some words
Imagining at the most
Would you mind if I say
I’m a living a dream!

Refrain:
Give me your arms and hold me tight
Give me your hands and rest with mine
Give me your lips to kiss goodnight
Give me your heart for love like mine.
Share me your dreams, let’s take a ride
Walk to the moon, it’s really nice
Reach for the stars our guiding light
Living a dream, living a dream!

(Interlude)

3
You and I everyday
Friends, acquaintance, family
I’m thankful for everything
I’m living a dream, living a dream!

4
So much freedom and then
Wealth of blessings I’d say
God, how lucky we are
We’re living a dream!

(Repeat Refrain)

Bridge:
Spread your wings, fly up to the sky
Throw your cares away and say goodnight
Rest abound, aplenty, no confines
You’re living a dream! You’re living dream!

(Repeat Refrain)

Coda:
Livin’ a dream, livin’ a dream!

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Fro
1/16/09

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Here I Am (Audiophile)

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I have to stop all my blogging today - and probably for the coming days - just to give this new song a listen. I mean, my undivided attention. But also, to give you - all y'all - an opportunity to simply enjoy the music of our dear friend, songwriter extraordinaire, Romeo "Meo" Mascariñas, as he once again shows his prowess in song creation with his vintage and punchy guitars, the overall arrangement and what-have-you.



"I'd like to imagine doing a solo concert at Wimbley Stadium in U.K. in front of a million list'ners. Is that too much to dream of? Ahihihi..." (Meo)


HERE I AM

Words by J. Roel Lungay

Music by Romeo C. Mascariñas

Mastered by J. Roel Lungay
(with iZotope OzoneMP & New Blue Softwares)

1
I can hear the silence
When I walk into the room;
I can feel the cold air
When there's really no one there.
It's almost like a whisper
When I heard you call my name;
I see light from a distance
And rain does start to fall.

2
I can see some shadows
In a darkened room;
I can sense emotion,
I can smell your breath.
Suddenly there's movement,
Suddenly there's life,
Suddenly I see you;
I hear music in the air!

Chorus:
Here I am, here I am.
Here I am right before your eyes.
Here I am, here I am.
Yes, I am... I am, I am.
I am music, music is what I am!

(Ad Lib 1)

3
I long to write some music,
I long to reach your heart;
Pouring out some melodies,
Like an angel by your side.
Nothing more I love to hear
Just to see you there;
Nothing more I ever dream
Than to kiss your hair.

Chorus:
Here I am, here I am.
Here I am right before your eyes;
Here I am, here I am.
Yes, I am... I am, I am
I am music, music is what I am.

Bridge:
I am here with you
(Here I am, here I am)
Love to be with you
(Here I am, here I am)
Anywhere with you
(I will go be with you)
Everything is new
(When I really am with you)

(Ad Lib 2)

(Repeat Chorus)

(Ad Lib 3)

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