Try as he may to avoid performing in public, however, music and his love for it inevitably drew him to the stage. In 1982, beginning in little known folk houses and bars to underground watering holes, Noel steadily made a name for himself in the local music scene.
In the year 1987, Noel, Rene Boncocan, and Rom Dongeto formed the group Buklod. Buklod was more than just a music group, with their albums oriented toward social, political, and cultural issues. The group came out with three albums -- "Bukid at Buhay," "Tatsulok," and "Sa Kandungan ng Kalikasan,” – each album espousing the advocacies of the group from the plight of the peasant farmers, to the protection of human rights, and to the conservation of the environment.
When the group disbanded, Noel set out on his own, playing at music bars and singing at private events. The years saw the creation of a loyal following that sought him out, wherever he played. He also began recording his solo albums. To date he has released 6 solo albums, 4 of which were produced by the Jesuit Music Ministry, 1 by Ballyhoo Records, and the latest by Universal Records.
Noel has also performed around and out of the country, doing concerts and performances in france, belgium, germany, switzerland, while his many advocacies have brought him to brazil, india, kenya, thailand, and hong kong, among others.
Over the years Noel has written songs for the causes he believes in and matters close to his heart. He has also written songs for other artists. Some of his songs have also found their way into movies, the most recent of which was “Ang Buhay Nga Naman” for the indie film by Soxie Topacio, “Ded Na Si Lolo.” “Ded Na Si Lolo” is also the Philippine entry into the 2010 Academy Awards.
Noel has also dabbled in theatre, as musical director, composer, or actor. He also teaches at the Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA), imparting his years of experience in workshops aimed at educating the younger generations on the importance of theatre.
Noel has had a long journey from being the shy boy who used to run from the audience, to the performer who never fails to awe and mesmerise his audience with his soulful voice and heartfelt music.
With almost 20 years of being a performer, and an untold number of years as a lover of music, Noel is still doing what he does best – writing music, and singing about the things that matter most to him. Years from now there is no doubt that Noel will still be doing these, and doing them well.
Araw Gabi
Noel Cabangon Lyrics
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Para akong isang sirang ulo hilo at lito
Sa akin pang minanang piyano
Tikladoy pilit nilaro
Baka sakaling merong tono
Bigla na lang umusbong
Tungkol saan naman kayang awiting para sayo
Sampu man aking diksyonaryo
Kung mayron tugmay di wasto
Bastat isipin di magbabago
Damdamin ko sayo
Araw-gabi
Nasa isip ka napapanagip ka
Kahit san man magpunta
Araw-gabi
Nalalasing sa tuwa
Kapag kapiling ka
Araw-gabi tayong dalawa oh
Biruin mong nasabi ko
Ang nais kong ipahatid
Dapat mo lamang mabatid
Laman nitong dibdib
Tila sampung tarang awitin
Matapos kong likhain
Ito ang tunay na damdamin tanggapin at dinggin
Araw-gabi
Nasa isip ka napapanagip ka
Kahit san man magpunta
Araw-gabi
Nalalasing sa tuwa
Kapag kapiling ka
Araw-gabi tayong dalawa
Yeah na
Araw-gabi tayong dalawa
Araw-gabi
Nasa isip ka napapanagip ka
Kahit san man magpunta
Araw-gabi
Nalalasing sa tuwa
Kapag kapiling ka
Araw-gabi tayong dalawa
Araw-gabi
Nasa isip ka napapanagip ka
Kahit san man magpunta
Araw-gabi
Nalalasing sa tuwa
Kapag kapiling ka
Araw-gabi tayong dalawa
Tayong dalawa tayong dalawa
The song "Araw Gabi" by Noel Cabangon is a beautiful love song that expresses the singer's devotion and love for someone special. In the opening lines, he talks about how difficult it is to write a song for someone, and how he feels like a "sirang ulo hilo at lito" or a broken, confused mind. Despite this, he continues to play the piano, hoping that a beautiful melody will come forth. The next few lines express how challenging it is to fit the lyrics to a tune, even with a dictionary to help. The only thing that matters is that his feelings towards his special someone will never change.
As the chorus comes in, the singer gets swept away in his love for this person, thinking about them day and night, whether he is near or far. He feels intoxicated with joy whenever he is with them, and just the mere thought of their presence makes him feel like he is flying high. He goes on to say that he has expressed all his thoughts and feelings through this song and hopes that they will listen and accept his heartfelt confession.
Overall, "Araw Gabi" is a beautiful and heartfelt song that expresses the depths of one's love for another person. It speaks of the challenges of expressing oneself through music and lyrics, yet the sincerity and authenticity of the feelings being conveyed take center stage.
Line by Line Meaning
Di biro ang sumulat ng awitin para sayo
It's not easy to write a song for you
Para akong isang sirang ulo, hilo at lito
I feel like my head is broken, confused and dizzy
Sa akin pang minanang piyano, tikladoy pilit nilaro
I played the keys of the piano that I inherited from meager means
Baka sakaling merong tono, bigla na lang umusbong
Hoping that there would be a melody that would suddenly arise
Tungkol saan naman kayang awiting para sayo
What kind of song can be written about you
Di biro ang gawing sukat ang titik sa tono
It's not easy to match the lyrics with the melody
Sampu man aking diksyonaryo, kung mayron tugmay di wasto
Even if I have ten dictionaries, if the match is wrong, it won't be right
Bastat isipin di magbabago, damdamin ko sayo
Just think that my feelings for you won't change
Araw-gabi Nasa isip ka napapanagip ka
Day and night, you are on my mind and in my dreams
Kahit san man magpunta
No matter where I go
Araw-gabi nalalasing sa tuwa
Day and night, I get drunk with happiness
Kapag kapiling ka
When I'm with you
Araw-gabi tayong dalawa oh
Day and night, it's just the two of us
Biruin mong nasabi ko, ang nais kong ipahatid
Believe it or not, I said what I wanted to convey
Dapat mo lamang mabatid, laman nitong dibdib
You should only know what's inside my heart
Tila sampung tarang awitin, matapos kong likhain
Like ten composed songs, after I created them
Ito ang tunay na damdamin, tanggapin at dinggin
This is the true feeling, accept and listen to it
Yeah na, Araw-gabi tayong dalawa
Yeah, day and night it's just the two of us
Tayong dalawa tayong dalawa
Just the two of us, just the two of us
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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Ang sarap pakinggan na mag Isa...
@AlvinRoyeca
very good Singer my idol
@amayadante353
So nice voice idol na idol kita Noel Cabangon.
@banaagsofficial6405
Ang ganda ng version po sir noel ☺️☺️
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Sarap sa tenga
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