Pamana ng Sayaw at Pag-ibig
'Pamana ng Sayaw at Pag-ibig' means 'A Legacy of Dance and Love'. Inspired by and written for the dancer/choreographer extraordinaire Maestro Antonio L. Fabella.
Tony Palis is a composer, guitarist, arranger, writer and poet. He is also an active educator/researcher in the field of music and sciences.
In this page, some of Tony's compositions are included. A few more will be uploaded in the near future.
Story behind the song
Maestro Antonio L. Fabella is one of the best dancers and choreographers in the Philippines. He is a graduate of BS Chemical Engineering but decided to heed the "call" of DANCE.
He was instrumental in the formation of some of the Philippines' premiere dance companies and have starred in various major dance productions in the late 60's. In 1970 (The year I was born!), he decided to retire from dancing and ventured into choreography. Thirty-eight years have passed and he is still producing magnificent dances after another.
He is one of the kindest and purest souls one could ever encounter on God's earth! He inspires me so much and on February 29, 2008... I sat down and after around thirty minutes, I came up with "Pamana ng Sayaw at Pag-ibig".
This song is for Tony Fabella... My MAESTRO!!!
Vocals: EDGAR CASTRO
Flute: BERNADETTE ENDENCIA
Guitars: ANTONIO M.L. B. PALIS
Recorded and mixed at SATB Recording Studios by sound engineer ROWEL VILLARDO
Lyrics
PAMANA NG SAYAW AT PAG-IBIG
Intro:
Minsan, tila ibig sumuko ng pusong pagal
Nakakapagod rin ang malugmok nang kaytagal
Nagpupumilit bumangon, hinaharap bawat paghamon
Ngunit sadyang masidhi kung magtampo ang panahon
Noon, para bang may lambong ang Haring Araw.
Ngunit si Bathala ay nagpasugo ng tanglaw
Hinawi mo ang kadiliman, sandata moy pusong wagas!
Ang bawat likhain mong sayaw ang siyang aming naging ilaw!
Chorus I:
Hayaan mong akoy mag-alay sa iyo
Diwa mo ang nagpapakilos sa mga paang ito
Hayaan mong ikaw ay aking sayawan
At nang malaman mong ikaw ay tunay kong minamahal.
Noon at ngayon, patuloy kang naghahasik ng pag-ibig.
Bilang alagad ng sining, kailanmay di ka naidlip.
Mga hinabi mong galaw, sa Inang Bayan ay nagpasayaw
Mga pamanat diwa mo kailanpamay hindi papanaw.
(Repeat CHORUS I)
INSTRUMENTAL
CHORUS II:
Masdan mo ngayon, ang bagwis ko ay kaytatag
Dahil sa yo kaylayot kaylawak ng aking nalilipad.
Hayaan mong ikaw ay aking sayawan
At nang malaman mong lakas ko ay ikaw ang pinagmulan.
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Some phrases can not be accurately translated into English. This is the rough English Interpretation of the lyrics:
A LEGACY OF DANCE AND LOVE
Sometimes, the weary heart would want to give up
Im tired of being down-trodden for so long.
I attempt to rise up and face all the challenges
But times can, indeed, be very cruel
Before, it seemed like the sun was shrouded
But God sent an emissary to bring light
You defeated the darkness with your pure heart
Every dance that you made lighted up our path.
CHORUS I:
Please let me give tribute to you
You are the one who makes these feet dance
Please let me dance for you
So that you will know that I love you so much.
Up to now, you still continue sowing love
As a servant for the arts, you never stopped creating
All those moves which you wove together made Inang Bayan (Country) dance.
Your legacies and wisdom will never ever fade.
CHORUS II:
Look at me now, my wings are so strong!
Because of you, I can fly far and wide!
Please let me dance for you
So that you will know My strength comes from you!
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