"Tell the World of His Love" is a 1995 contemporary Christian song composed by Trina Belamide and was used as the theme of the World Youth Day 1995 which took place in Manila, Philippines. The event also coincided with the second visit of Pope John Paul II in the country.[1]
| "Tell the World of His Love" | |
|---|---|
| Single by Carelle Mangaliag and Jeff Arcilla | |
| from the album Tell the World of His Love: World Youth Day | |
| Released | 1994 |
| Recorded | 1994 |
| Genre | Contemporary Christian |
| Length | 5:18 |
| Label | 3:16 Records (Praise, Inc.) |
| Songwriter(s) | Trina Belamide |
| Producer(s) | Trina Belamide |
Background edit
During the Philippine's preparation for the World Youth Day in 1995, an event coinciding Pope John Paul II's second visit to the country, a songwriting contest was held in late 1994 for the event's theme music. The prize was a trip for two to Rome (or the cash equivalent). Out of the 85 submitted entries, Trina Belamide's composition was among five finalists submitted to the Vatican, and her entry was selected as the winner.[1] The song was performed by Carelle Mangaliag and Jeff Arcilla[2] and was later interpreted by Jamie Rivera.[3] The song's inspiration was taken from the World Youth Day's theme "As the Father has sent me so I send you" (John 20:21).[1]
It also became the concluding song for the Papal Mass of Pope John Paul II on the final day of the event.[2]
In an interview with the Manila Bulletin and Rappler, Belamide admitted that she originally joined the songwriting contest in order to win the prize. She gave the prize to her parents, as they had not yet traveled to Europe.[1][4]
Use after World Youth Day 1995 edit
The song was performed multiple times during the state and apostolic visit of Pope Francis in the Philippines in January 2015. It was performed by Lyca Gairanod during the meeting with Filipino families at the Mall of Asia Arena on January 16 and Darren Espanto during the meeting with the Filipino youth at the University of Santo Tomas on January 18.[2] It was also used as the concluding song of the concluding Mass at the Quirino Grandstand on January 18.[5] Belamide, the composer of the song and also a member of the Ateneo Chamber Singers, became part of the choir that sang for the Mass, which was composed of choral groups from various dioceses in the Philippines.[6]
Production edit
- Words and music by Trina Belamide
- Lead vocals by Jeffrey Arcilla and Raquel Mangaliag
- Back-up vocals by Dada de Pano, Niner de Pano, Trina Belamide, Andrei Jose, Wilson Santos, and Ritchie Ilustre
- Musical arrangement by N. Arnel de Pano
- Vocal arrangement by Trina Belamide
- Produced by Trina Belamide
References edit
- ^ a b c d A chance of a lifetime, by: Pau Aguilera, Manila Bulletin, January 15, 2015
- ^ a b c 20 years later, where is original 'Tell The World' singer now?, ABS-CBNnews.com, January 18, 2015
- ^ LOOK BACK: 'Tell the World of His Love' theme song for Pope John Paul II '95 visit, by: Joyce Jimenez, The Philippine Star, January 16, 2015
- ^ 'Tell The World of His Love': Remember this song?, by: Marga Deona, Rappler, January 13, 2015
- ^ FULL VIDEO: Pope looks on as millions sing 'Tell The World of His Love', ABS-CBNnews.com, January 18, 2015
- ^ 'Tell The World' composer was choir member in papal mass Archived January 19, 2015, at the Wayback Machine, ABS-CBNnews.com, January 18, 2015