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Tell the World of His Love
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Wikipedia article
"'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.[http://www.mb.com.ph/a-chance-of-a-lifetime/ A chance of a lifetime], by: Pau Aguilera, Manila Bulletin, January 15, 2015
Background
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. The song was performed by Carelle Mangaliag and Jeff Arcilla[http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/lifestyle/01/18/15/20-years-later-where-original-tell-world-singer-now 20 years later, where is original 'Tell The World' singer now?], ABS-CBNnews.com, January 18, 2015 and was later interpreted by Jamie Rivera.[http://www.philstar.com/music/2015/01/16/1413563/look-back-tell-world-his-love-theme-song-pope-john-paul-ii-95-visit 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 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).
It also became the concluding song for the Papal Mass of Pope John Paul II on the final day of the event.
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.[http://www.rappler.com/specials/pope-francis-ph/79874-tell-the-world-of-his-love-trina-belamide-world-youth-day 'Tell The World of His Love': Remember this song?], by: Marga Deona, Rappler, January 13, 2015
Use after World Youth Day 1995
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. It was also used as the concluding song of the concluding Mass at the Quirino Grandstand on January 18.[http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/01/18/15/full-video-pope-looks-millions-sing-tell-world-his-love FULL VIDEO: Pope looks on as millions sing 'Tell The World of His Love'], ABS-CBNnews.com, January 18, 2015 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.[http://rp2.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/01/18/15/tell-world-composer-was-choir-member-papal-mass 'Tell The World' composer was choir member in papal mass] , ABS-CBNnews.com, January 18, 2015
Production
*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
Category:All-star recordings
Category:1994 songs
Category:Philippine culture
Category:English-language Filipino songs
Category:Contemporary Christian songs
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