Infinito Singers sing Ikaw Lamang

[kapitanmike]

wow! I was pleasantly surprised hearing this song sang by you guys! who is the girl on the right most first row? whats her name? is she still with infinito?

[rosarioboy]

bravo!

[bobsome02]

sounds like...uhhhh....!!!!!GREAT!

nice one infinito singers..:)

[joselskipper]

Brilliant rendition!

[bt24tn]

Great dynamics. Very disciplined.

[ellinajpatstar04]

GOOSEBUMPS!!!hahaha...goodjob!­!

[serwinman]

excellent song and choir. love the blending of the SATB

[makiloverainbow]

YOU REALLY DID AN OUTSTANDING JOB! *standing ovation*

And true, you sound like the Philippine Madrigal Singers. :3

[avinkesuma]

@makiloverainbow hahahaha! thank you for the standing ovation..

But i don't think we're as good as the Philippine Madrigal Singers yet.. They're sooo goooooood! :D

[elamhaine009]

@avinkesuma yeah ur so good like the Madrigals!

[traviesofilipino]

@avinkesuma You'll get there Infinito. You're all good! Super bien! =D

[tsokolate7]

WOW! SAME AS THE MADRIGAL SINGER! IN THE PHILS.

[cecildylan]

i commecnd this group

[blitzgame1]

perfect! awesome! so emotional!

[deepsweech]

Only You You the promise that comes along a star The only dream wished from God to be with you in every moment You are the love in day and night You are the hope of light from darkness, relief from hardship and sadness (chorus) Life is heaven if I'm to kiss you What a joy if I'm to see you With you night seems bright You're a dream Only you You are the love in day and night You are the hope of light from darkness, relief from hardship and sadness My own translation for our friends.

[anohbey]

bravo!

[jpaulgan]

It's as if they really understand the lyrics of the song....beautifully sung!

[tamodngagila]

hair-raising performance. WOW!

[apolandia02]

are they malaysians? or indonesians???..they're look like a filipino..jejeje... anyways..they did a great job!!!!!...alovet'............­♥♥♥

[effEMo3]

The blending you guys made is really really good. We also sang thins in one of our competitions, yet we didn`t win. I guess you sang it better than us :)

[krizzia19]

this is one of my fave songs from the philippine madrigal singers...

u guys did a great job...

[Baby2009Phat]

... Just proves how beautiful OPM music really is ... Thumbs up for Infinito rendition of this song !!! gave me goosebumps ... HEBAT !!! (fabulous !!! )

[callia17]

'Only You' is title in English.. it's one of the most favorite wedding songs here in the Phils.. and whenever they sing it there, everybody go tearry-eyed.. :D

[TheShevylicious]

i love d rendition..it almost perfect..d pronounsation  is corect..im a filipino..

[TheWjones1213]

wow.. i can really feel the song, one of my favorite love song! mabuhay!

[ryanxxvi]

you guys rock... specially Rini :)

[euroboss7]

amazing sound

[amazed745]

just awesome!

[gelai6]

so guys they are not filipinos? WOW they are so Great .. better! goosebumps...

[ssabxap]

you guys really sound great.. i cant help from watching ur video every time i visit youtube.. u really get the nice interpretation it is full of emotion.. by the way im noel jasmin from philippines i am also a choir member.. the girl that was focused in 0:53 is so beatiful... what is her nam? :)

[renirustam]

@ssabxap Thank you for watching and the girl in 0:53 is Rini :)

[benjiernmd]

This song is in itself a very emotional song. This group sang it very well that it permeates through my skin and titillates my heart. And to think they are not Filipinos! Perfect rendition!

[tenmusubi]

I was moved by this rendition.

[ssabxap]

my GOd this is better than the version of madrigal singers.. are from the philippines guys?..... you sung it in a legatto way.. and it is really difficult.. congratz...

[dadurok]

I found the Madrigal Singers' version as it was recorded but this is the better rendition. I salute you guys...you have done an excellent job!!! More Filipino love songs please...

[dadurok]

This is a wonderful rendition of a Filipino song..I come back to this video every now and then..beautiful music and the singers' expression alone gives out the message of the lovely song..thank you...sing out more of these beautiful songs from your hearts..they reach out..

[pahwashin]

i love this song.. i always sing this during weddings... u did a great job Infinito!!!

[MrSuperPinoy]

Love the dynamics and control @2:16 and @4:08 ... perfect unison and harmony. Nobody has a star complex, nobody shouts and they sing as if they speak the language and know its meaning.

[ianbr1193]

Nice rendition..Guyz kip it up! You give all ur best!

But i suggest your movements must be in proper! The Quality is nice! and YOu feel the song maybe so that your movement can affect your voice... I'm also a Chorale Memberour conductor said that we must control our movements.. Kip it up Guyz! You sounds like UP VOCAL ENSEMBLE!

[JBCoolang]

Your rendition of one of my favorite Filipino love songs gave me goosebumps. Thank you and hope to hear more....

[blitzkrieg414]

Thanks for singing our song. This is one of the famous love songs in the Philippines.

Some of my Malaysian friends taught me how to speak Bahasa Melayu (which is almost the same with Bahasa Indonesia).

Kawan, terih makasih. Bagus!

[jarbitrario]

excellent! well executed especially the dynamics! you guys sound like the Philippine Madrigal Singers! keep it up!

[eugenechandra]

avin...

good job...

love the rendition.., though i dunno the meaning of this Philippine's song...

your emotion tells much...

[avinkesuma]

thanks :) actually you can read the translation of the song by clicking "more info" :) --->

[anoifromlondon]

It means, "I will love you alone, now and forever"...in Filipino.

[Qth1nK]

Hey, gw suka lagu ini!

Waktu gw tinggal di negri aslinya, ini lagu wajib buat tiap choir.. Coba si Ms. Jaya penyanyi aslinya liat ini ikutan seneng kali. Keep up the good work yah!

[RinjaniLuver]

iih ada yang belanja matanya,

dimenit ke 4:15-4:17..

[rodapats]

hehehe i like this video super emotions ung kumakanta sobra emote mjo nakakatawa na..pero not bad...rate this video 1-10 , i choose 7..God bless more power..

[abubu72080]

nice!!! this is my favorite filipino song of all time!!! swak na swak ang lyrics at melody. sapul sa puso. :)

[franzreyes17]

galing.. wow. lufetttt!!

[mythia21]

super galing... kala mo mga angels n unti2 bmbukas langit grabe...

[linusgotsblanket]

oh.. awesome.

How can I get this score? I really really love it.

[mae000md]

wow... you really gave justice to the song.. so touching and heartwarming.. can someone post a description of your group? are yu all professional singers? ... ... SALAMAT

[PrinceDraude]

wow GUYS U SING LIKE FILIPINO WELL WERE ASIAN SIBLINGS!! SO LOVELY VOICES U HAVE LIKE FILIPINOS WHO SING WHOLE HEARTEDLY!!! KEEP UP D GUD WOKR!!GOD BLESS U ALL

[jjcvelasco2000]

i hope you can do more filipino songs. hehe. its just sooooooo gooood. funny how most filipinos dont even appreciate songs like this

[imfinewhoah]

wow... you guys really sung this song sooo good...

we've been practicing this song for a week now...

keep up the good work... that's really nice!!!

oh.. i can't help it.. haha! =)

[examrygi]

Hey Avin, since finding your video, I looked at how other choirs compare with your version and in my opinion Infinito's version is probably the best. I have yet to hear Philippine Madrigals version, (couldnt find it in youtube). I listen to you guys whenever I'm online, not just this song but your others also . You guys are great, keep on singing.

[avinkesuma]

thank you, examrygi.. :)

[vnjrig2002]

wow, an indonesian choir singing filipino song. and you know what? you really sound too good!!!!!!!!! Am a choir director here in the philippines and i just can't help but to appreciate the beauty of your performance. you really gave justice to the lyrics of the song. keep up the good works, and more power to all of you!

[gibbard06]

Satu persembahan kegemilangan ini! Napaluha ako huhuhu (It made me cry.) This is indeed a great performance. Mabuhay po kayo Infinito! We love to hear more Filipino renditions made by you. =)

[queer85]

i really really love this rendition of the song. if only janno and jaya would get to hear this... BTW, they're the duet that made this song popular.

[0enthralled0]

do Rini have an account on frenster?

[r2tigerwolf]

And yes, I would also like to dedicate this song to the far right pony-tailed girl lol Carlo beat me to it though haha. Hello Rini!

[avinkesuma]

:) thank you very much for your heartwarming comments, r2.. :) very kind of you..

I will forward your comments here to our mailing-list.. hehehe.. And sure! whenever you're ready to visit us here, let us know :)

[r2tigerwolf]

I'm Filipino, and I'd like to visit the Grand mother land (Indonesia) one day. I don't know if there's such a term as grand-mother land lol but if there's one, Indonesia would be it since our ancestors came from there.

[r2tigerwolf]

How's it going Avinkesuma? I'm in a choir myself, so all the more I can appreciate the beauty of the way you sang this song. The crescendos in this song, expressions, and most of all the Heart, you(the choir) sang it like the wind. While you're singing this, a picture of the wind blowing on a grass field came to mind.

The arrangement, everything is just brilliant.

[buma1234567]

nice bravo, its not deffrient from filipino choral group,but i like the arrangements of the voice,very much proud of those who make the techniue ,you give the justtice on this wonderful music piece,its not ashame to be sung by the foriegn choral, 5 star for the choral,5 star for the arranger!good job!

[avinkesuma]

thank you buma.. :)

actually the choral arranger of this song is a filipino. He is a famous arranger in the Philippines, and he is an alumnus of The Philippine Madrigal Singers, his name is Sir Eudinece Palaruan

[marlonsf]

This is one of the best group in singing a popular Filipino Tagalog song I like the dynamics of the group. Good control and lots of passion in singing the song. Hmmm I can't take my eyes off Rini hehehe good job!

[zhesto]

in all south east asian language tagalog language from the philippines is the best language and it is easy to speak tagalog language than other language like indonesian malaysian thai vietnam and etc. basic tagalog words:

ikaw-you, ako-I, mahal kita-I love you, puso-heart, salamat-thank you,bituin or btiwin-stars, araw-sun, isa-one,dalawa-two,tatlo-three­,apat-four, lima-five,six-anim,pito-seven,­walo-eight,siyam-nine,sampu-te­n,ate-big sister,kuya-big brother,nanay-mother,tatay-fat­her, tao-human

[deeperblue]

this song is dedicated to the pretty girl on the far right with the pony tail! woot!

[avinkesuma]

hahhaha! thanks Carlo.. Her name is Rini, a mezzosoprano. At our next choir rehearsal, I will make sure she knows this :)

[deeperblue]

Ikaw lamang (Only you)

Ikaw ang pangako

(You are the promise.)

Taglay ng isang bituin

(Coming from the stars)

Tanging pangarap sa Diyos ay hiling

(The only dream/aspiration i ask from God)

Makapiling sa bawat sandali

(is to be with you in every moment)

[deeperblue]

Ikaw ang pag-ibig

(you are my love)

Sa araw at gabi

(during the days and nights)

Ikaw ang pag-asang tanglaw sa dilim

(you are my hope, my light in the dark)

Napapawi't hirap at pighati

(that takes away all my hardships and sorrows)

[deeperblue]

Langit ang buhay sa tuwing ika'y hahagkan

(life is heaven whenever i kiss you)

Anong ligaya sa tuwing ika'y mamasdan

(what a joy everytime ilook at you)

Sa piling mo, ang gabi'y tila araw

(when i'm with you, the nights are like days0

Ikaw ang pangarap

(you are my dream/aspiration)

Ikaw lamang

(only you)

[deeperblue]

This is my simplistic word for word translation of the song for the benefit of our Indonesian brothers and sisters. (The English translation does not give justice to the deep emotional Tagalog lyrics).

[avinkesuma]

Thank you Carlo,

your translation is quite similar to the one we had at our first rehearsal of this song

:)

[astig1994]

nice!

[bennyfm]

he he mas Avin, sama juga pertanyaanku, bagaimanaceritanya juga bisa ikutan ITb ( secara derajat kami hi hi hi koor priyayi )

[ibpyogi]

wah ben.... selamat ya buat si terra and jg vin, buat infinito.... Ikaw Lamangnya bener2 romantis... hicks.... bener2 cinta eeuuuy!!!

[aziareject]

beautiful arrangement=) i hope the highschool choir i sing in this year will sing this. but it wont be half as good as you guys:)

[avinkesuma]

Oh I'm sure you'll do great! It's a beautiful song with a beautiful arrangement.. Just let your heart sing with you and the rest will be just okay :)

[revanslc]

*Applause!*

Wow, u guys are amazing :) Rich-sounding, well-blended, fully-emoting choral group that sounds Filipino in singing that Tagalog song!

Love it! :)

What is your choir based from? Community, university, church...?

[avinkesuma]

thank you revanslc,

glad you like our rendition. The song itself is already beautiful as it is.. Such a pleasure for us to sing it :)

You can say that our choir is based from community. A group of people who love singing in a choral format a bit too much.. haha!

[revanslc]

Yeah, it IS a beautiful song and arrangement, and you guys sang it rather super :) I like how light, clean, and blended you sounded. Very soothing!

I'm interested now in seeking asian choirs that rock like your choir. I'm Filipino, and you know how there seems to be a Filipino choir in every corner there in the Philippines lol. Hooray for Indonesia for choirs like yours!

[joeputranto]

They based from Catholic University of Parahyangan - Indonesia

[avinkesuma]

No we're not. Infinito Singers are not a representative of any schools or institution. We are just a bunch of people who love to sing a bit too much.. hehe

[joeputranto]

Sorry about that. I was just guessing 'coz one of the chorus members looks like my friend in Parahyangan. By the way ok lho performancenya.Proficiat dech buat anggota paduan suaranya. Peace bro from New York...

[avinkesuma]

hehehe.. gapapa. Thx for the compliment ya Joe.. :)

[joeputranto]

Next time, can we join (City University of New York chorus members ) for another festival? For the info that we can sing Indonesian folk song such as Manuk Dadali, Jali-jali and Tanduk Majeng. If you don't mind he..he..he..

[avinkesuma]

by all means! of course! :)

[bennyfm]

WOW kostumnyaaaaa, pasti ada kaitan dengan conductornya hi hi hi, tapi Ikawnya bagus intepretasinya . sakseus yah di ITB nanti

[avinkesuma]

Hahahaha!! Makasih ya Ben... Sakseus juga buat Terra Voce. Duh.. ngapain sih kaliber kalian masih ikutan festival lokal? Kasih kesempatan dong buat kami2 ini yang masih hijau :)

[uberathlete]

Well done. I'm Filipino and I can't say I'm surprised as we have a deep connection to Indonesia in terms of history and with the blood that's coursing through our veins. Sweet rendition. If there's one thing I know about Philippine choirs, it's that they sing from the heart. That is what truly makes their singing great. And I feel the same from your choir. As a dear friend of mine always tells me, "Sing not with your voice, but with your heart". Good job and keep it up!

[PureSilence]

Nice. Feels like I'm in heaven. :]

[depictedme]

Oh my goodness. That was just a superb rendition of Ikaw Lamang. Kudos to you guys. Hope to hear more Filipino songs, sang by your magnificent group in the future. Wonderful indeed!

[0enthralled0]

00:43-1:00

she's so cute!!!!!

[0enthralled0]

great rendition!superb!

to indirarini,

ikaw ang pag-ibig sa araw at gabi!!

[bangsamalay]

Kudos to the Infinito Singers!. Heavenly voices! Great job!

Langit ang buhay tuwing maririnig ang kanta ninyo! (rough translation: "it's heavenly everytime I play your song")

[trumpetista35288]

much respect to you guys! great job...i am a filipino...

[avinkesuma]

thank you trumpetista...

the respect should really goes to your people's great talent in music and the beautiful melodies you have... Which are always a pleasure to sing them :)

[migsutube]

sends shivers to my bones... wonderful!

[kmzdeleon]

I'm a Filipino and wow u amazed me =) nice diction, great voices. Makes me wanna listen while i'm resting...so soft =)

God bless.

[juliaechelea]

nice... felt goosebumps...

[abienoya]

Only you you are the promise (dream) own by a star my only dream from God i ask to be with you in every seconds you are the love in every night and day of my life you are my hope, a light from the dark all suffering and sadness will gone Life is heaven everytime i kiss you what a happiness everytime i see you in your side the night seems like day you are my dream. Only you

[abienoya]

you are the love

in every night and day of my life

you are my hope, a light from the dark

all suffering and sadness will gone

Life is heaven everytime i kiss you

what a happiness everytime i see you

in your side the night seems like day

you are my dream. Only you

[joibu]

wow... my jaw just keep on dropping! you guys have audio and visual appeal as well. watching you sing the piece with full facial expressions and body movements complement your beautiful music... you sing from the heart!

i will keep track of your vids from now on... am now your big filipino fan ;D

congratulations to you all!

[ticille]

For a foreign choir to sing a filipino piece, I can say that this one is really exceptional. The enunciation of words is correct, perfect balance of voices, good dynamics... and good interpretation as well...

[avinkesuma]

Thx :)

[ThePhilippinesShow]

great rendition. nice to know that this is from an arrangement by Eudenice Palaruan (not sure but probably affiliated with the Ateneo and an alumnus of philippine high school for the arts)

[avinkesuma]

Yes it is the same Eudenice Palaruan. :) We are fortunate enough to be able to sing one of his arrangement. I was told that he is also an alumnus of the Madz..

[yhadz99]

Yes, his an alumnus of the world-famous Philippine Madrigal Singers (MADZ) and this is one of the group's signature "Original Pilipino Music" songs.

Well, BRAVO to your group because you have given justice to it and you've got the style on how to interpret a "MADZ" choral arrangement.

Wonderful.......!!!

[lithiumdyz]

Langit ang buhay....

Sa tuwing ika'y hahagkan

Anong ligaya sa t'wing ika'y mamasadan.

We sang this for the musikapella (though not the same arrangement)

[iplayslow]

I listened to this 5 times and it is BRAVO, BRAVO and BRAVO !!!!

[iplayslow]

This is An Example of excellent performance !! Correctly attired, entirely the opposite to some others who need to show meat due to lack of ability.

[avinkesuma]

regz, I could send you the translation if you want :)

[regzindahood]

Nice.., like windy nice. But what does it mean? Tagalog just escapes me..

[RossLincoln26]

Ikaw Lamang means Just You or Only You =)

[RossLincoln26]

Lovely Interpretation. I am a Filipino but when I went to Malaysia I found out that we share some words like anak and it made me smile. I even like the song Kekasih Gelapku by Ungu =) I have more of these choir pieces. Just send me a message if you want some.

[coemilutuu]

Thanks for the offer. We'd love to sing another Philippine's song. by the way, we're Indonesian and the song you that like by Ungu is also from Indonesia.

[abienoya]

im in love with ikaw lamanG!

[HondaGirl22]

Mabuhay kayo! I really liked how you sang this song. Its one of my favorite choir pieces. Visit us here in the Philippines our people would definitely love you sing this piece.

[coemilutuu]

It's so nice of you for offering us to visit the Philippines. Hopefully in the future we'll be able to. And if any of your choir would like to come visit and/or hold a concert in Jakarta, we'll be happy to help... or perhaps be the opening choir to sing, of course, Ikaw Lamang:)