Celebrating Holidays...
In Florida , an atheist became incensed over the preparation of Easter and Passover holidays. He decided to contact his lawyer about the discrimination inflicted on atheists by the constant celebrations afforded to Christians and Jews with all their holidays while atheists had no holiday to celebrate.
The case was brought before a judge. After listening to the long passionate presentation by the lawyer, the Judge banged his gavel and declared, "Case dismissed!"
The lawyer immediately stood and objected to the ruling and said, "Your Honor, how can you possibly dismiss this case? The Christians have Christmas, Easter and many other observances. Jews have Passover, Yom Kippur and Hanukkah...yet my client and all other atheists have no such holiday!"
The judge leaned forward in his chair and simply said, "Obviously your client is too confused to even know about, much less celebrate his own atheists' holiday!"
The lawyer pompously said, "Your Honor, we are unaware of any such holiday for atheists. Just when might that holiday be, your Honor?" The judge said, "Well, it comes every year on exactly the same date---April 1st! Since our calendar sets April 1st as April Fools Day, consider that Psalm 14:1 states, 'The fool says in his heart, there is no God.' Thus, in my opinion, if your client says there is no God, then by scripture, he is a fool, and April 1st is his holiday! Now have a good day and get out of my courtroom!"
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Vessel No 15, The Gift
I'm so wonderfully blessed today. Received the affirmation that I've been waiting for all these years. Didnt understand the meaning all these years until I was enlightened today. Thank God for The Gift.
The Gift (Lyrics)
Winter snow is falling down, children laughing all around.
Lights are turnin' on, like a fairy tale come true.
Sitting by the fire we made, you're the answer when I prayed
I would find some one, and baby I found you.
And all I want is to hold you forever.
All I need is you more everyday.
You saved my heart from being broken apart,
you gave your love away,
and I'm thankful everyday for the gift.
Watching as you softly sleep,what I'd give if I could keep
just this moment, it only time stood still.
But the colors fade away, and the years will make us gray,
but baby in my eyes, you'll still be beautiful.
And all I want is to hold you forever.
All I need is you more everyday.
You saved my heart from being broken apart.
You gave your love away,
and I'm thankful everyday for the gift.
All I want is to hold you forever.
All I need is you more everyday.
You saved my heart from being broken apart.
You gave your love away,
and I'm thankful everyday.
Can't find the words to say thank you for the gift.
The Gift (Lyrics)
Winter snow is falling down, children laughing all around.
Lights are turnin' on, like a fairy tale come true.
Sitting by the fire we made, you're the answer when I prayed
I would find some one, and baby I found you.
And all I want is to hold you forever.
All I need is you more everyday.
You saved my heart from being broken apart,
you gave your love away,
and I'm thankful everyday for the gift.
Watching as you softly sleep,what I'd give if I could keep
just this moment, it only time stood still.
But the colors fade away, and the years will make us gray,
but baby in my eyes, you'll still be beautiful.
And all I want is to hold you forever.
All I need is you more everyday.
You saved my heart from being broken apart.
You gave your love away,
and I'm thankful everyday for the gift.
All I want is to hold you forever.
All I need is you more everyday.
You saved my heart from being broken apart.
You gave your love away,
and I'm thankful everyday.
Can't find the words to say thank you for the gift.
Vessel No 14, Ode To Joy
New song for Nicole's piano class
"To Joy" (An die Freude in German, in English often familiarly called the Ode to Joy) is an ode written in 1785 by the German poet, playwright and historian Friedrich Schiller. It is best known for its musical setting by Ludwig van Beethoven in the fourth and final movement of his Ninth Symphony (completed in 1824), a choral symphony for four solo voices, chorus, and orchestra.
"To Joy" (An die Freude in German, in English often familiarly called the Ode to Joy) is an ode written in 1785 by the German poet, playwright and historian Friedrich Schiller. It is best known for its musical setting by Ludwig van Beethoven in the fourth and final movement of his Ninth Symphony (completed in 1824), a choral symphony for four solo voices, chorus, and orchestra.
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Vessel No 13. Peer Gynt Suite
This is the new song that Nicole is learning for her piano class now. Guess what, Daddy can play this song too!
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Vessel No 12. I offer my life
Sorry for the lapse in posting, been swamped with work and moving into our new place recently. Oh, ever gracious and loving Father, forgive us and accept our offering and dedication as we devote our lives into your good hands and only you can make it unlimited and able all the beautiful works to be fulfilled. Amen
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Vessel No 11 "Eine Kleine Nachtmusik"
Serenade No. 13 for strings in G major, 525, more commonly known as Eine kleine Nachtmusik. "A small serenade" -- often mistranslated as "a little night music", is one of the most popular compositions by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Mozart wrote it in 1787 in Vienna while working on Don Giovanni. It is not known why or for whom he wrote this piece. The work was written for a chamber ensemble of two violins, viola, and cello with optional double bass.
This is the song Nicki learnt during her music lesson last week. She could almost immediately identify the song which she and Noi noi nicknamed as the "Rocket Song", the theme song of their favourite Cartoon "Little Einsteins"
Their favourite characters are June and Annie. They like Leo and Quincy for their smartness and talent
Little Einsteins is an educational preschool series which was designed to teach the target demographic art and music appreciation by integrating famous or culturally significant art works (usually, but not always, paintings) and classical music into the scenery, plot, and soundtrack of each episode. The show is also designed to encourage viewer interaction (such as patting their legs, gesturing, or singing along to help the characters succeed on their "mission").
Little Einsteins features four children (which include two boys and two girls) — Leo, June, Quincy, and Annie — along with their intelligent and transformable space/air/water-craft, "Rocket". In each episode they embark on an adventure (or "mission") to solve some problem or help a new friend. These missions take them to far-flung locations including foreign countries and "extreme" environments such as Antarctica, underwater, or outer space. In some episodes, Rocket's nemesis "Big Jet" tries to steal something from them or beat them to a goal. The characters' respective talents and participation of the audience are required to surmount various obstacles to completing the mission. Each episode concludes with a "curtain call" crediting the team members, ancillary characters, and reviewing the featured art and music selections. The curtain call became a song in Season 2.
Leo is a six-year-old boy, the Little Einsteins leader, and the one who pilots Rocket. His main talent is conducting and his most precious object is his baton; he never leaves home without it. His skills with the baton include the ability to conduct cows (seen in the Our Big Huge Adventure). He is voiced by Jesse Schwartz.
June is a six-year-old girl who loves to dance. She also loves to look at the stars at night with her telescope, and is friends with one of Saturn's rings (as seen in the episode Ring Around The Planet). She loves art. She also demonstrates on a normal basis to be the most eloquent member of the team. She is voiced by Erica Huang.
Quincy is a five-year-old boy who loves to play every type of musical instrument, the violin, the guitar and the trumpet being his favorites. He is the only member of the team who is afraid of the dark (as seen in the episode The Northern Night Light and in Our Big Huge Adventure). He is voiced by Aiden Pompey.
Annie is a four-year-old girl who loves to sing. She is Leo's little sister and also the only character who has piloted Rocket solo. She loves animals, but she's afraid of spiders, just like the rest of the team (as seen in Our Big Huge Adventure). Her favorite sea animal is the dolphin as proven in Pirates Treasure. She owns a silver microphone with orange music notes that she won in a song contest after Big Jet ripped her music. The color of her clothing is also changed for season 2, but the style remains the same. She is voiced by Natalia Wojcik.
Rocket is the Little Einsteins' main transportation, but it is also their friend. Rocket has a bunch of tools and accessories (stored in Hammerspace) that help the team complete their missions.
This is the song Nicki learnt during her music lesson last week. She could almost immediately identify the song which she and Noi noi nicknamed as the "Rocket Song", the theme song of their favourite Cartoon "Little Einsteins"Their favourite characters are June and Annie. They like Leo and Quincy for their smartness and talent
Little Einsteins is an educational preschool series which was designed to teach the target demographic art and music appreciation by integrating famous or culturally significant art works (usually, but not always, paintings) and classical music into the scenery, plot, and soundtrack of each episode. The show is also designed to encourage viewer interaction (such as patting their legs, gesturing, or singing along to help the characters succeed on their "mission").
Little Einsteins features four children (which include two boys and two girls) — Leo, June, Quincy, and Annie — along with their intelligent and transformable space/air/water-craft, "Rocket". In each episode they embark on an adventure (or "mission") to solve some problem or help a new friend. These missions take them to far-flung locations including foreign countries and "extreme" environments such as Antarctica, underwater, or outer space. In some episodes, Rocket's nemesis "Big Jet" tries to steal something from them or beat them to a goal. The characters' respective talents and participation of the audience are required to surmount various obstacles to completing the mission. Each episode concludes with a "curtain call" crediting the team members, ancillary characters, and reviewing the featured art and music selections. The curtain call became a song in Season 2.
Leo is a six-year-old boy, the Little Einsteins leader, and the one who pilots Rocket. His main talent is conducting and his most precious object is his baton; he never leaves home without it. His skills with the baton include the ability to conduct cows (seen in the Our Big Huge Adventure). He is voiced by Jesse Schwartz.
June is a six-year-old girl who loves to dance. She also loves to look at the stars at night with her telescope, and is friends with one of Saturn's rings (as seen in the episode Ring Around The Planet). She loves art. She also demonstrates on a normal basis to be the most eloquent member of the team. She is voiced by Erica Huang.
Quincy is a five-year-old boy who loves to play every type of musical instrument, the violin, the guitar and the trumpet being his favorites. He is the only member of the team who is afraid of the dark (as seen in the episode The Northern Night Light and in Our Big Huge Adventure). He is voiced by Aiden Pompey.
Annie is a four-year-old girl who loves to sing. She is Leo's little sister and also the only character who has piloted Rocket solo. She loves animals, but she's afraid of spiders, just like the rest of the team (as seen in Our Big Huge Adventure). Her favorite sea animal is the dolphin as proven in Pirates Treasure. She owns a silver microphone with orange music notes that she won in a song contest after Big Jet ripped her music. The color of her clothing is also changed for season 2, but the style remains the same. She is voiced by Natalia Wojcik.
Rocket is the Little Einsteins' main transportation, but it is also their friend. Rocket has a bunch of tools and accessories (stored in Hammerspace) that help the team complete their missions.
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Vessel No 10 "Amazing Grace"
Amazing Grace - Dedication in memory of a friend.
Though after her funeral today, she has left but not forever. The fact that she accepted Christ on her last day, she now dwells forever in the Lord's mansion. That's God's promise to all His children.
"Amazing Grace" is a well-known Christian hymn originally written in C-major by William Boyajian and Elizabeth Mars of Ithaca College. The words were written late in 1772 by Englishman John Newton. They first appeared in print in Newton's Olney Hymns (1779), which he worked on with William Cowper.
John Newton, the author of the lyrics to Amazing Grace, was born in 1725 in Wapping, England. Despite the powerful message of "Amazing Grace," Newton's religious beliefs initially lacked conviction; his youth was marked by religious confusion and a lack of moral self-control and discipline.
After a brief time in the Royal Navy, Newton began his career in slave trading. The turning point in Newton's spiritual life was a violent storm that occurred on this ship one night. Moments after he left the deck, the crewman who had taken his place was swept overboard. Although he manned the vessel for the remainder of the tempest, he later commented that, throughout the tumult, he realized his helplessness and concluded that only the grace of God could save him. Prodded by what he had read in Thomas à Kempis' Imitation of Christ, Newton took the first--albeit small--step toward accepting faith.
These incidents and his 1750 marriage to Mary Cartlett changed Newton significantly.On his slave voyages, he encouraged the sailors under his charge to prayer rather than taunt them for their beliefs. He also began to ensure that every member of his crew treated their human cargo with gentleness and concern. However, it would be another 40 years until Newton openly challenged the trafficking of slaves.
Some three years after his marriage, Newton suffered a stroke that prevented him from returning to sea; in time, he interpreted this as another step in his spiritual voyage. He assumed a post in the Customs Office in the port of Liverpool and began to explore Christianity more fully. As Newton attempted to experience all the various expressions of Christianity, it became clear that he was being called to the ministry. Since Newton lacked a university degree, he could not be ordained through normal channels. However, the landlord of the parish at Olney was so impressed with the letters Newton had written about his conversion that he offered the church to Newton; he was ordained in June 1764.
In Olney, the new curate met the poet William Cowper, also a newly-born Christian. Their friendship led to a spiritual collaboration that completed the inspiration for "Amazing Grace," the poem Newton most likely penned around Christmas of 1772. The lyrics are based on his reflections on an Old Testament text he was preparing to preach on, adding his perspective about his own conversion while on his slave ship, the Greyhound, in 1748.
Newton's lyrics have become a favorite for Christians, largely because the hymn vividly and briefly sums up the doctrine of divine grace. The lyrics are based on 1 Chronicles 17:16-17, a prayer of King David in which he marvels at God's choosing him and his house. Newton apparently wrote this for use in a sermon he preached on this passage on New Year's Day 1773, and for which he left his sermon notes, which correspond to the flow of the lyrics. (He entitled the piece "Faith's review and expectation.")
The song has also become known as a favorite with supporters of freedom and human rights, both Christian and non-Christian, in part because many assume it to be Newton's testimony about his slave trading past.
The hymn was quite popular on both sides in the American Civil War.
Lyrics
"Amazing Grace"
Amazing grace, how sweet the sound
That sav’d a wretch like me!
I once was lost, but now am found,
Was blind, but now I see.
’Twas grace that taught my heart to fear,
And grace my fears reliev’d;
How precious did that grace appear,
The hour I first believ’d!
Thro’ many dangers, toils and snares,
I have already come;
’Tis grace has brought me safe thus far,
And grace will lead me home.
The Lord has promis’d good to me,
His word my hope secures;
He will my shield and portion be,
As long as life endures.
Yes, when this flesh and heart shall fail,
And mortal life shall cease;
I shall possess, within the veil,
A life of joy and peace.
The earth shall soon dissolve like snow,
The sun forbear to shine;
But God, who call’d me here below,
Will be forever mine.
John Newton, Olney Hymns (London: W. Oliver, 1779)
Though after her funeral today, she has left but not forever. The fact that she accepted Christ on her last day, she now dwells forever in the Lord's mansion. That's God's promise to all His children.
"Amazing Grace" is a well-known Christian hymn originally written in C-major by William Boyajian and Elizabeth Mars of Ithaca College. The words were written late in 1772 by Englishman John Newton. They first appeared in print in Newton's Olney Hymns (1779), which he worked on with William Cowper.
John Newton, the author of the lyrics to Amazing Grace, was born in 1725 in Wapping, England. Despite the powerful message of "Amazing Grace," Newton's religious beliefs initially lacked conviction; his youth was marked by religious confusion and a lack of moral self-control and discipline.
After a brief time in the Royal Navy, Newton began his career in slave trading. The turning point in Newton's spiritual life was a violent storm that occurred on this ship one night. Moments after he left the deck, the crewman who had taken his place was swept overboard. Although he manned the vessel for the remainder of the tempest, he later commented that, throughout the tumult, he realized his helplessness and concluded that only the grace of God could save him. Prodded by what he had read in Thomas à Kempis' Imitation of Christ, Newton took the first--albeit small--step toward accepting faith.
These incidents and his 1750 marriage to Mary Cartlett changed Newton significantly.On his slave voyages, he encouraged the sailors under his charge to prayer rather than taunt them for their beliefs. He also began to ensure that every member of his crew treated their human cargo with gentleness and concern. However, it would be another 40 years until Newton openly challenged the trafficking of slaves.
Some three years after his marriage, Newton suffered a stroke that prevented him from returning to sea; in time, he interpreted this as another step in his spiritual voyage. He assumed a post in the Customs Office in the port of Liverpool and began to explore Christianity more fully. As Newton attempted to experience all the various expressions of Christianity, it became clear that he was being called to the ministry. Since Newton lacked a university degree, he could not be ordained through normal channels. However, the landlord of the parish at Olney was so impressed with the letters Newton had written about his conversion that he offered the church to Newton; he was ordained in June 1764.
In Olney, the new curate met the poet William Cowper, also a newly-born Christian. Their friendship led to a spiritual collaboration that completed the inspiration for "Amazing Grace," the poem Newton most likely penned around Christmas of 1772. The lyrics are based on his reflections on an Old Testament text he was preparing to preach on, adding his perspective about his own conversion while on his slave ship, the Greyhound, in 1748.
Newton's lyrics have become a favorite for Christians, largely because the hymn vividly and briefly sums up the doctrine of divine grace. The lyrics are based on 1 Chronicles 17:16-17, a prayer of King David in which he marvels at God's choosing him and his house. Newton apparently wrote this for use in a sermon he preached on this passage on New Year's Day 1773, and for which he left his sermon notes, which correspond to the flow of the lyrics. (He entitled the piece "Faith's review and expectation.")
The song has also become known as a favorite with supporters of freedom and human rights, both Christian and non-Christian, in part because many assume it to be Newton's testimony about his slave trading past.
The hymn was quite popular on both sides in the American Civil War.
Lyrics
"Amazing Grace"
Amazing grace, how sweet the sound
That sav’d a wretch like me!
I once was lost, but now am found,
Was blind, but now I see.
’Twas grace that taught my heart to fear,
And grace my fears reliev’d;
How precious did that grace appear,
The hour I first believ’d!
Thro’ many dangers, toils and snares,
I have already come;
’Tis grace has brought me safe thus far,
And grace will lead me home.
The Lord has promis’d good to me,
His word my hope secures;
He will my shield and portion be,
As long as life endures.
Yes, when this flesh and heart shall fail,
And mortal life shall cease;
I shall possess, within the veil,
A life of joy and peace.
The earth shall soon dissolve like snow,
The sun forbear to shine;
But God, who call’d me here below,
Will be forever mine.
John Newton, Olney Hymns (London: W. Oliver, 1779)
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Vessel No 9 "The Prayer" by Celine Dion & Andrea Bocelli
"The Prayer" is a duet between Céline Dion and Andrea Bocelli. It is the second single from Dion's These Are Special Times album and first from Bocelli's Sogno. It was a promotional only release from March 1, 1999.
"The Prayer" won the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song from the Quest for Camelot movie in 1999. It was also nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1999 and a Grammy Award for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals in 2000. Dion performed it with Bocelli at both ceremonies.
Dion and Bocelli performing "The Prayer" at the Grammys (1999).
First, "The Prayer" was recorded as two separate solo versions, Céline Dion's in English and Bocelli's in Italian. They appeared on the Quest for Camelot soundtrack in May 1998. The duet was included on both artists' albums, released a few months later. Dion's 2000 compilation The Collector's Series, Volume One also included it. A re-recorded solo version by Céline Dion (re-named "A Mother's Prayer") appeared on her 2004 Miracle album. Also, Andrea Bocelli performed the song alongside Heather Headley on the Under the Desert Sky CD/DVD.
The song was popular on the Adult Contemporary charts in Canada and the United States, peaking at #8 and #22 respectively.
Lyrics
The prayer
I pray youll be our eyes, and watch us where we go.
And help us to be wise in times when we dont know
Let this be our prayer, when we lose our way
Lead us to the place, guide us with your grace
To a place where well be safe la luce che tu hai
I pray well find your light
Nel cuore rest
And hold it in our hearts.
A ricordarci che
When stars go out each night,
Eterna stella sei
The light you have
I pray well find your light
Will be in the heart
And hold it in our hearts.
To remember us that
When stars go out each night,
You are eternal star nella mia preghiera
Let this be our prayer
Quanta fede
When shadows fill our day
How much faith theres
Let this be our prayer
In my prayer
When shadows fill our day lead us to a place, guide us with your grace
Give us faith so well be safe sognamo un mondo senza pi violenza
Un mondo di giustizia e di speranza
Ognuno dia la mano al suo vicino
Simbolo di pace, di fratern
We dream a world without violence
A world of justice and faith.
Everyone gives the hand to his neighbours
Symbol of peace, of fraternity la forza che ci
We ask that life be kind
il desiderio che
And watch us from above
Ognuno trovi amor
We hope each soul will find
Intorno e dentro
Another soul to love
The force his gives us
We ask that life be kind
Is wish that
And watch us from above
Everyone finds love
We hope each soul will find
Around and inside
Another soul to love let this be our prayer
Let this be our prayer, just like every child need to find a place, guide us with your grace
Give us faith so well be safe
Need to find a place, guide us with your grace
Give us faith so well be safe la fede che
Hai acceso in noi,
Sento che ci salv
Its the faith
You light in us
I feel it will save us
"The Prayer" won the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song from the Quest for Camelot movie in 1999. It was also nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1999 and a Grammy Award for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals in 2000. Dion performed it with Bocelli at both ceremonies.
Dion and Bocelli performing "The Prayer" at the Grammys (1999).
First, "The Prayer" was recorded as two separate solo versions, Céline Dion's in English and Bocelli's in Italian. They appeared on the Quest for Camelot soundtrack in May 1998. The duet was included on both artists' albums, released a few months later. Dion's 2000 compilation The Collector's Series, Volume One also included it. A re-recorded solo version by Céline Dion (re-named "A Mother's Prayer") appeared on her 2004 Miracle album. Also, Andrea Bocelli performed the song alongside Heather Headley on the Under the Desert Sky CD/DVD.
The song was popular on the Adult Contemporary charts in Canada and the United States, peaking at #8 and #22 respectively.
Lyrics
The prayer
I pray youll be our eyes, and watch us where we go.
And help us to be wise in times when we dont know
Let this be our prayer, when we lose our way
Lead us to the place, guide us with your grace
To a place where well be safe la luce che tu hai
I pray well find your light
Nel cuore rest
And hold it in our hearts.
A ricordarci che
When stars go out each night,
Eterna stella sei
The light you have
I pray well find your light
Will be in the heart
And hold it in our hearts.
To remember us that
When stars go out each night,
You are eternal star nella mia preghiera
Let this be our prayer
Quanta fede
When shadows fill our day
How much faith theres
Let this be our prayer
In my prayer
When shadows fill our day lead us to a place, guide us with your grace
Give us faith so well be safe sognamo un mondo senza pi violenza
Un mondo di giustizia e di speranza
Ognuno dia la mano al suo vicino
Simbolo di pace, di fratern
We dream a world without violence
A world of justice and faith.
Everyone gives the hand to his neighbours
Symbol of peace, of fraternity la forza che ci
We ask that life be kind
il desiderio che
And watch us from above
Ognuno trovi amor
We hope each soul will find
Intorno e dentro
Another soul to love
The force his gives us
We ask that life be kind
Is wish that
And watch us from above
Everyone finds love
We hope each soul will find
Around and inside
Another soul to love let this be our prayer
Let this be our prayer, just like every child need to find a place, guide us with your grace
Give us faith so well be safe
Need to find a place, guide us with your grace
Give us faith so well be safe la fede che
Hai acceso in noi,
Sento che ci salv
Its the faith
You light in us
I feel it will save us
Saturday, April 26, 2008
Vessel No 7 "So you would come"
Mummy's favourite "So you would come". May His powerful words minister and soften the human heart. Amen
Vessel No 6 - "Over the rainbow" by Connie Talbot
The Singing Angel - Connie Talbot
Connie Talbot (born 20 November 2000) is an English child singer from Streetly, Metropolitan Borough of Walsall, West Midlands. She rose to fame in 2007 when she reached the final of the television talent show Britain's Got Talent.
Unless you are extremely patient or else her videos are extremely popular on Youtube, I could hardly play any of her videos, the minimum view rates are at least 70-80K anytime.
These are the fastest download tracks that I could find at the moment. Try the last one live at the BGT Show "Britain Got Talent".
Connie Talbot (born 20 November 2000) is an English child singer from Streetly, Metropolitan Borough of Walsall, West Midlands. She rose to fame in 2007 when she reached the final of the television talent show Britain's Got Talent.
Unless you are extremely patient or else her videos are extremely popular on Youtube, I could hardly play any of her videos, the minimum view rates are at least 70-80K anytime.
These are the fastest download tracks that I could find at the moment. Try the last one live at the BGT Show "Britain Got Talent".
Friday, April 25, 2008
Vessel No 5 "Nothing Sacred" by Russell Watson
"Nothing Sacred - A Song For Kirsty" by Russell Watson
In late 2002, Russell Watson released the single "Nothing Sacred - A Song For Kirsty" to raise money for the Francis House children's hospice in Didsbury, Manchester. Their campaign to raise £5 million was fronted by Kirsty Howard, a seven-year-old girl with a serious heart defect.
Lyrics
If a love as strong as ours
Couldn't make it all the way
Can anything make sense at all?
If a love so deep and true
Couldn't stand the test of time
Then Mount Everest could slide
And Jerusalem could fall
Is nothing sacred anymore?
Is forever just another word?
Is a promise something people used to keep
When love was worth the fighting for?
If we can say goodbye
If we can say goodbye
Is nothing sacred anymore?
If we can say goodbye
Is nothing sacred anymore?
Our love was as certain as the dawn
As solid and safe as it ever could be
Our love was a star you wish upon
And you thought that I said "you"
I could have sworn that you say "me"
Is nothing sacred anymore?
Is forever just another word?
Is a promise something people used to keep
When love was worth the fighting for?
If we can say goodbye
If we can say goodbye
Is nothing sacred anymore?
Is nothing sacred anymore?
Is forever just another word?
Is a promise something people used to keep
When love was worth the fighting for?
If we can say goodbye
If we can say goodbye
Is nothing sacred anymore?
If we can say goodbye
Is nothing sacred anymore?
Is nothing sacred anymore?
"Lord Heavenly Father, You are the almighty. We pray that you bless your healing hands upon those who are in need for they like us are all your precious ones". Should it be Your will for us to suffer, You will made the suffering more bearable because You are with us always. And for all these we pray in the most glorious name of Jesus. Amen!"
In late 2002, Russell Watson released the single "Nothing Sacred - A Song For Kirsty" to raise money for the Francis House children's hospice in Didsbury, Manchester. Their campaign to raise £5 million was fronted by Kirsty Howard, a seven-year-old girl with a serious heart defect.
Lyrics
If a love as strong as ours
Couldn't make it all the way
Can anything make sense at all?
If a love so deep and true
Couldn't stand the test of time
Then Mount Everest could slide
And Jerusalem could fall
Is nothing sacred anymore?
Is forever just another word?
Is a promise something people used to keep
When love was worth the fighting for?
If we can say goodbye
If we can say goodbye
Is nothing sacred anymore?
If we can say goodbye
Is nothing sacred anymore?
Our love was as certain as the dawn
As solid and safe as it ever could be
Our love was a star you wish upon
And you thought that I said "you"
I could have sworn that you say "me"
Is nothing sacred anymore?
Is forever just another word?
Is a promise something people used to keep
When love was worth the fighting for?
If we can say goodbye
If we can say goodbye
Is nothing sacred anymore?
Is nothing sacred anymore?
Is forever just another word?
Is a promise something people used to keep
When love was worth the fighting for?
If we can say goodbye
If we can say goodbye
Is nothing sacred anymore?
If we can say goodbye
Is nothing sacred anymore?
Is nothing sacred anymore?
"Lord Heavenly Father, You are the almighty. We pray that you bless your healing hands upon those who are in need for they like us are all your precious ones". Should it be Your will for us to suffer, You will made the suffering more bearable because You are with us always. And for all these we pray in the most glorious name of Jesus. Amen!"
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Vessel No 4 "Music of the Night" by 1) Russell Watson 2) Josh Groban
Music of the Night
This is definitely one of Daddy's favourite
Performed by Russell Watson
Performed by Josh Groban
"The Music of the Night" is a song from the musical The Phantom of the Opera. It is one of the show's most famous songs and one of the most famous songs in musical theatre. The popular song has sold millions of copies worldwide and has been translated into many different languages. The music was written by Andrew Lloyd Webber and the lyrics were written by Charles Hart. The song was made famous by Michael Crawford, the actor who originated the role of the Phantom both in London and on Broadway. The Really Useful group filmed a video Starring Crawford and Brightman (who did not sing) which featured the original lyrics to the song.
It is sung after the Phantom lures Christine Daaé down to his lair beneath the Opera house. He seduces Christine with "his music" of the night. Eventually, the Phantom pulls back a curtain to reveal a life-size doll of Christine in a wedding gown, causing her to faint. The Phantom carries Christine to a bed, where he lays her down and goes on to write his music. Sarah Brightman declared at the London's Royal Albert Hall Concert in 1997 [1], that the song was originally written by Andrew Lloyd Webber for her, the first time he met her. It was later added into the Phantom of the Opera musical.
1 year before The Phantom Of The Opera even opened at Her Majesty's Theatre, the original version of the song was performed at Andrew Lloyd Webber's own theatre Sydmonton, along with the first drafts of the show. The audience were a specially gathered groups of Webber's acquaintances. The Phantom was played by Colm Wilkinson, who sang The Music Of The Night in Act One. As the lyrical assistance of Charles Hart had not yet touched the song, the lyrics were (in places) very different from the ones used in the 3 versions below.
Sarah Brightman declared at the London's Royal Albert Hall Concert in 1997 [2], that the song was originally written by Andrew Lloyd Webber for her, the first time he met her. That version had different lyrics and was called Married Man. The lyrics were later rewritten and the song was added into the Phantom of the Opera musical.
Lyrics
Nighttime sharpens, heightens each sensation
Darkness stirs and wakes imagination
Silently the senses abandon their defences
Slowly, gently, night unfurls its splendour
Grasp it, sense it, tremulous and tender
Turn your face away from the garish light of day
Turn your face away from cold, unfeeling light
And listen to the music of the night
Close you eyes and surrender to your darkest dreams
Leave all thoughts of the world you knew before
Close your eyes, let your spirit start to soar
And you'll live as you've never lived before
Softly, deftly, music shall caress you
Hear it, feel it, secretly possess you
Open up your mind, let your fantasies unwind
In this darkness which you know you cannot fight
The darkness of the music of the night
Let your mind start a journey through a strange, new world
Leave all thoughts of the world you knew before
Let your soul take you where you long to go
Only then can you belong to me
Floating, falling, sweet intoxication
Touch me, trust me, savour each sensation
Let the dream begin, let your darker side give in
To the harmony which dreams alone can write
The power of the music of the night
You alone can make my song take flight
Help me make the music of the night
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Music: Andrew Lloyd Webber.
Lyrics: Charles Hart; additional lyrics by Richard Stilgoe.
Show: "The phantom of the opera" (1986).
This is definitely one of Daddy's favourite
Performed by Russell Watson
Performed by Josh Groban
"The Music of the Night" is a song from the musical The Phantom of the Opera. It is one of the show's most famous songs and one of the most famous songs in musical theatre. The popular song has sold millions of copies worldwide and has been translated into many different languages. The music was written by Andrew Lloyd Webber and the lyrics were written by Charles Hart. The song was made famous by Michael Crawford, the actor who originated the role of the Phantom both in London and on Broadway. The Really Useful group filmed a video Starring Crawford and Brightman (who did not sing) which featured the original lyrics to the song.
It is sung after the Phantom lures Christine Daaé down to his lair beneath the Opera house. He seduces Christine with "his music" of the night. Eventually, the Phantom pulls back a curtain to reveal a life-size doll of Christine in a wedding gown, causing her to faint. The Phantom carries Christine to a bed, where he lays her down and goes on to write his music. Sarah Brightman declared at the London's Royal Albert Hall Concert in 1997 [1], that the song was originally written by Andrew Lloyd Webber for her, the first time he met her. It was later added into the Phantom of the Opera musical.
1 year before The Phantom Of The Opera even opened at Her Majesty's Theatre, the original version of the song was performed at Andrew Lloyd Webber's own theatre Sydmonton, along with the first drafts of the show. The audience were a specially gathered groups of Webber's acquaintances. The Phantom was played by Colm Wilkinson, who sang The Music Of The Night in Act One. As the lyrical assistance of Charles Hart had not yet touched the song, the lyrics were (in places) very different from the ones used in the 3 versions below.
Sarah Brightman declared at the London's Royal Albert Hall Concert in 1997 [2], that the song was originally written by Andrew Lloyd Webber for her, the first time he met her. That version had different lyrics and was called Married Man. The lyrics were later rewritten and the song was added into the Phantom of the Opera musical.
Lyrics
Nighttime sharpens, heightens each sensation
Darkness stirs and wakes imagination
Silently the senses abandon their defences
Slowly, gently, night unfurls its splendour
Grasp it, sense it, tremulous and tender
Turn your face away from the garish light of day
Turn your face away from cold, unfeeling light
And listen to the music of the night
Close you eyes and surrender to your darkest dreams
Leave all thoughts of the world you knew before
Close your eyes, let your spirit start to soar
And you'll live as you've never lived before
Softly, deftly, music shall caress you
Hear it, feel it, secretly possess you
Open up your mind, let your fantasies unwind
In this darkness which you know you cannot fight
The darkness of the music of the night
Let your mind start a journey through a strange, new world
Leave all thoughts of the world you knew before
Let your soul take you where you long to go
Only then can you belong to me
Floating, falling, sweet intoxication
Touch me, trust me, savour each sensation
Let the dream begin, let your darker side give in
To the harmony which dreams alone can write
The power of the music of the night
You alone can make my song take flight
Help me make the music of the night
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Music: Andrew Lloyd Webber.
Lyrics: Charles Hart; additional lyrics by Richard Stilgoe.
Show: "The phantom of the opera" (1986).
Vessel No 3 "Volare" by Russell Watson
Volare
Believe it or not, this song is Noelle's favourite, as she loves to sing along in the O Oh O Oh parts!
"Nel blu dipinto di blu" ("In the blue painted blue"), popularly known as "Volare" (Italian for the infinitive form of the verb "to fly"), is Domenico Modugno's signature song. It is the only song ever by an Italian artist to reach number one on the Billboard Hot 100.
Written by Domenico Modugno (music and lyrics) and Franco Migliacci (lyrics), "Nel blu dipinto di blu" was presented by Domenico Modugno and Johnny Dorelli at the 1958 Sanremo Music Festival, winning the contest and achieving instant popularity. It was then chosen to represent Italy in the 1958 Eurovision Song Contest and came third.
The song is a ballad in a dramatic chanson style, in which Modugno describes the feeling he has (which he likens to flying) when with his lover.
The song was performed first on the night (preceding the Netherlands' Corry Brokken with Heel De Wereld). At the close of voting, it had received 13 points, placing 3rd in a field of 10.
It was succeeded as Italian representative at the 1959 Contest by "Piove (Ciao, ciao bambina)", also performed by Modugno.
The song became widely known as "Volare", from its refrain, and reached the top of the charts all over the world through translations into various languages: "Dans le bleu du ciel bleu", France (translated by Jacques Larue in 1958); "En el azul del cielo", Spain; "Jouw ogen", Belgium; "Taivaan sinessä", Finland; "Azul pintado de azul", Mexico, Argentina, Brazil.
A year after the Eurovision the first Grammy Awards ceremony was held, and Modugno received awards for both Song of the Year and Record of the Year. Billboard magazine also awarded Modugno a prize for best song of the year, and he received three gold records from the recording industry: best singer, best song, best-seller album.
The song's popularity endures, and it was voted as the second favourite entry in the history of the Eurovision Song Contest at the 50th anniversary concert in Copenhagen, Denmark, 2005.
The song has been covered dozens of times over the years. Versions were quickly recorded after the initial success - partly in English, partly in Italian - by The McGuire Sisters and Dean Martin. Mitchell Parish also prepared lyrics in English. Bobby Rydell had a top-ten hit with it in the summer of 1960. A Spanish version (partly in Italian) was recorded by the Gipsy Kings.
Sergio Franchi sang the song, with modified lyrics, as the television spokesman for the Plymouth Volaré in the 1970s.
It has even been used in a 2004 Arby's TV commercial.
A version was used by fans of Arsenal to serenade the midfielder Patrick Vieira, and Manchester United fans have created versions for cult heroes Diego Forlan and Nemanja Vidic, as well as a parody of Arsenal's song for Vieira, mocking the midfielder's error in the 1999 FA Cup Semi-Final replay which led to Ryan Giggs' famous extra-time winner.
It is also present in the video game Counter-Strike, within the map "cs_italy".
When former New York Mets catcher Paul Lo Duca would bat at Shea Stadium, a small snippet of the song would play.
At RFK Stadium the phrase "Volare" is played over the PA system during Washington National games when the opposing pitcher throws over to first base (to check the runner).
In the first season of "Quantum Leap" in the episode Double Identity the title character Dr. Sam Beckett is shown singing the song.
Domenico's Modugno's recording of this song was the first Grammy winner for Record of the Year (1958). It is also the very first, and so far, only foreign-language recording (sung entirely in Italian) to take this top honor.
Lyrics
Nel blu dipinto di blu (Volare)
Blue painted in the blue (Flying)
Penso che un sogno così non ritorni mai più
I think such a dream will never come back
Mi dipingevo le mani e la faccia di blu
I painted my hands and my face blue
Poi d'improvviso venivo dal vento rapito
Then suddenly I was ravished by the wind
E incominciavo a volare nel cielo infinito
And I started flying in the infinite sky
Volare, oh oh...
Flying, oh oh...
Cantare, ohohoho...
Singing, ohohoho...
Nel blu dipinto di blu
Blue painted in the blue
Felice di stare lassù
Happy to be up there
E volavo, volavo felice
And I was flying, flying happily
Più in alto del sole ed ancora più su
Higher than the sun and even higher
Mentre il mondo pian piano spariva, lontano laggiù
While the world was slowly disappearing, far beneath
Una musica dolce suonava soltanto per me
A soft music was playing just for me
Volare, oh oh...
Flying, oh oh..
Cantare, ohohoho...
Singing, ohohoho...
Nel blu dipinto di blu
Blue painted in the blue
Felice di stare lassù
Happy to be up there
Ma tutti i sogni nell'alba svaniscono perché
But all the dreams fade away at dawn, because
Quando tramonta, la luna li porta con sé
While setting, the moon takes them away
Ma io continuo a sognare negli occhi tuoi belli
But I keep dreaming in your beautiful eyes
Che sono blu come un cielo trapunto di stelle
Which are as blue as a sky quilted with stars
Volare, oh oh...
Flying, oh oh...
Cantare, ohohoho...
Singing, ohohoho...
Nel blu degli occhi tuoi blu
In the blue of your blue eyes
Felice di stare quaggiù
Happy to be down here
E continuo a volare felice
And I keep flying happily
Più in alto del sole ed ancora più su
Higher than the sun and even higher
Mentre il mondo pian piano scompare negli occhi tuoi blu
While the world is slowly disappearing in your blue eyes
La tua voce è una musica dolce che suona per me
Your voice is a soft music playing for me
Volare, oh oh...
Flying, oh oh...
Cantare, ohohoho...
Singing, ohohoho...
Nel blu degli occhi tuoi blu
In the blue of your blue eyes
Felice di stare quaggiù
Happy to be down here
Nel blu degli occhi tuoi blu
In the blue of your blue eyes
Felice di stare quaggiù con te
Happy to be down here with you
Translation by Cristina Giuntini.
Believe it or not, this song is Noelle's favourite, as she loves to sing along in the O Oh O Oh parts!
"Nel blu dipinto di blu" ("In the blue painted blue"), popularly known as "Volare" (Italian for the infinitive form of the verb "to fly"), is Domenico Modugno's signature song. It is the only song ever by an Italian artist to reach number one on the Billboard Hot 100.
Written by Domenico Modugno (music and lyrics) and Franco Migliacci (lyrics), "Nel blu dipinto di blu" was presented by Domenico Modugno and Johnny Dorelli at the 1958 Sanremo Music Festival, winning the contest and achieving instant popularity. It was then chosen to represent Italy in the 1958 Eurovision Song Contest and came third.
The song is a ballad in a dramatic chanson style, in which Modugno describes the feeling he has (which he likens to flying) when with his lover.
The song was performed first on the night (preceding the Netherlands' Corry Brokken with Heel De Wereld). At the close of voting, it had received 13 points, placing 3rd in a field of 10.
It was succeeded as Italian representative at the 1959 Contest by "Piove (Ciao, ciao bambina)", also performed by Modugno.
The song became widely known as "Volare", from its refrain, and reached the top of the charts all over the world through translations into various languages: "Dans le bleu du ciel bleu", France (translated by Jacques Larue in 1958); "En el azul del cielo", Spain; "Jouw ogen", Belgium; "Taivaan sinessä", Finland; "Azul pintado de azul", Mexico, Argentina, Brazil.
A year after the Eurovision the first Grammy Awards ceremony was held, and Modugno received awards for both Song of the Year and Record of the Year. Billboard magazine also awarded Modugno a prize for best song of the year, and he received three gold records from the recording industry: best singer, best song, best-seller album.
The song's popularity endures, and it was voted as the second favourite entry in the history of the Eurovision Song Contest at the 50th anniversary concert in Copenhagen, Denmark, 2005.
The song has been covered dozens of times over the years. Versions were quickly recorded after the initial success - partly in English, partly in Italian - by The McGuire Sisters and Dean Martin. Mitchell Parish also prepared lyrics in English. Bobby Rydell had a top-ten hit with it in the summer of 1960. A Spanish version (partly in Italian) was recorded by the Gipsy Kings.
Sergio Franchi sang the song, with modified lyrics, as the television spokesman for the Plymouth Volaré in the 1970s.
It has even been used in a 2004 Arby's TV commercial.
A version was used by fans of Arsenal to serenade the midfielder Patrick Vieira, and Manchester United fans have created versions for cult heroes Diego Forlan and Nemanja Vidic, as well as a parody of Arsenal's song for Vieira, mocking the midfielder's error in the 1999 FA Cup Semi-Final replay which led to Ryan Giggs' famous extra-time winner.
It is also present in the video game Counter-Strike, within the map "cs_italy".
When former New York Mets catcher Paul Lo Duca would bat at Shea Stadium, a small snippet of the song would play.
At RFK Stadium the phrase "Volare" is played over the PA system during Washington National games when the opposing pitcher throws over to first base (to check the runner).
In the first season of "Quantum Leap" in the episode Double Identity the title character Dr. Sam Beckett is shown singing the song.
Domenico's Modugno's recording of this song was the first Grammy winner for Record of the Year (1958). It is also the very first, and so far, only foreign-language recording (sung entirely in Italian) to take this top honor.
Lyrics
Nel blu dipinto di blu (Volare)
Blue painted in the blue (Flying)
Penso che un sogno così non ritorni mai più
I think such a dream will never come back
Mi dipingevo le mani e la faccia di blu
I painted my hands and my face blue
Poi d'improvviso venivo dal vento rapito
Then suddenly I was ravished by the wind
E incominciavo a volare nel cielo infinito
And I started flying in the infinite sky
Volare, oh oh...
Flying, oh oh...
Cantare, ohohoho...
Singing, ohohoho...
Nel blu dipinto di blu
Blue painted in the blue
Felice di stare lassù
Happy to be up there
E volavo, volavo felice
And I was flying, flying happily
Più in alto del sole ed ancora più su
Higher than the sun and even higher
Mentre il mondo pian piano spariva, lontano laggiù
While the world was slowly disappearing, far beneath
Una musica dolce suonava soltanto per me
A soft music was playing just for me
Volare, oh oh...
Flying, oh oh..
Cantare, ohohoho...
Singing, ohohoho...
Nel blu dipinto di blu
Blue painted in the blue
Felice di stare lassù
Happy to be up there
Ma tutti i sogni nell'alba svaniscono perché
But all the dreams fade away at dawn, because
Quando tramonta, la luna li porta con sé
While setting, the moon takes them away
Ma io continuo a sognare negli occhi tuoi belli
But I keep dreaming in your beautiful eyes
Che sono blu come un cielo trapunto di stelle
Which are as blue as a sky quilted with stars
Volare, oh oh...
Flying, oh oh...
Cantare, ohohoho...
Singing, ohohoho...
Nel blu degli occhi tuoi blu
In the blue of your blue eyes
Felice di stare quaggiù
Happy to be down here
E continuo a volare felice
And I keep flying happily
Più in alto del sole ed ancora più su
Higher than the sun and even higher
Mentre il mondo pian piano scompare negli occhi tuoi blu
While the world is slowly disappearing in your blue eyes
La tua voce è una musica dolce che suona per me
Your voice is a soft music playing for me
Volare, oh oh...
Flying, oh oh...
Cantare, ohohoho...
Singing, ohohoho...
Nel blu degli occhi tuoi blu
In the blue of your blue eyes
Felice di stare quaggiù
Happy to be down here
Nel blu degli occhi tuoi blu
In the blue of your blue eyes
Felice di stare quaggiù con te
Happy to be down here with you
Translation by Cristina Giuntini.
Monday, April 21, 2008
Vessel No 2 "I believe" by Russell Watson
I Believe
A Time for Everything
1 There is a time for everything,
and a season for every activity under heaven:
2 a time to be born and a time to die,
a time to plant and a time to uproot,
3 a time to kill and a time to heal,
a time to tear down and a time to build,
4 a time to weep and a time to laugh,
a time to mourn and a time to dance,
5 a time to scatter stones and a time to gather them,
a time to embrace and a time to refrain,
6 a time to search and a time to give up,
a time to keep and a time to throw away,
7 a time to tear and a time to mend,
a time to be silent and a time to speak,
8 a time to love and a time to hate,
a time for war and a time for peace.
9 What does the worker gain from his toil?
10 I have seen the burden God has laid on men.
11 He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the hearts of men; yet they cannot fathom what God has done from beginning to end.
12 I know that there is nothing better for men than to be happy and do good while they live.
13 That everyone may eat and drink, and find satisfaction in all his toil—this is the gift of God.
14 I know that everything God does will endure forever; nothing can be added to it and nothing taken from it. God does it so that men will revere him.
15 Whatever is has already been, and what will be has been before; and God will call the past to account.
16 And I saw something else under the sun: In the place of judgment—wickedness was there, in the place of justice—wickedness was there.
17 I thought in my heart, "God will bring to judgment both the righteous and the wicked, for there will be a time for every activity, a time for every deed."
18 I also thought, "As for men, God tests them so that they may see that they are like the animals.
19 Man's fate is like that of the animals; the same fate awaits them both: As one dies, so dies the other. All have the same breath ; man has no advantage over the animal. Everything is meaningless.
20 All go to the same place; all come from dust, and to dust all return.
21 Who knows if the spirit of man rises upward and if the spirit of the animal goes down into the earth?"
22 So I saw that there is nothing better for a man than to enjoy his work, because that is his lot. For who can bring him to see what will happen after him?
Ecclesiastes 3
A Time for Everything
1 There is a time for everything,
and a season for every activity under heaven:
2 a time to be born and a time to die,
a time to plant and a time to uproot,
3 a time to kill and a time to heal,
a time to tear down and a time to build,
4 a time to weep and a time to laugh,
a time to mourn and a time to dance,
5 a time to scatter stones and a time to gather them,
a time to embrace and a time to refrain,
6 a time to search and a time to give up,
a time to keep and a time to throw away,
7 a time to tear and a time to mend,
a time to be silent and a time to speak,
8 a time to love and a time to hate,
a time for war and a time for peace.
9 What does the worker gain from his toil?
10 I have seen the burden God has laid on men.
11 He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the hearts of men; yet they cannot fathom what God has done from beginning to end.
12 I know that there is nothing better for men than to be happy and do good while they live.
13 That everyone may eat and drink, and find satisfaction in all his toil—this is the gift of God.
14 I know that everything God does will endure forever; nothing can be added to it and nothing taken from it. God does it so that men will revere him.
15 Whatever is has already been, and what will be has been before; and God will call the past to account.
16 And I saw something else under the sun: In the place of judgment—wickedness was there, in the place of justice—wickedness was there.
17 I thought in my heart, "God will bring to judgment both the righteous and the wicked, for there will be a time for every activity, a time for every deed."
18 I also thought, "As for men, God tests them so that they may see that they are like the animals.
19 Man's fate is like that of the animals; the same fate awaits them both: As one dies, so dies the other. All have the same breath ; man has no advantage over the animal. Everything is meaningless.
20 All go to the same place; all come from dust, and to dust all return.
21 Who knows if the spirit of man rises upward and if the spirit of the animal goes down into the earth?"
22 So I saw that there is nothing better for a man than to enjoy his work, because that is his lot. For who can bring him to see what will happen after him?
Ecclesiastes 3
Vessel No 1 "Nella Fantasia" by 1) Sarah Brightman 2) Russell Watson
A friend recommended me to the Russell Watson's album and lead me into starting this blog to capture all the beautifully written lyrics and rythms.
Classical Vessel No 1
Nella Fantasia
"Nella Fantasia" ("In My Fantasy") is an Italian song based on the theme "Gabriel's Oboe" from the film The Mission (1986). With music by famed composer Ennio Morricone and lyrics by Chiara Ferraù, "Nella Fantasia" is popular among classical crossover singers, and has been performed by numerous artists and groups such as Amici Forever, Celtic Woman (Chloë Agnew), Sarah Brightman, Garðar Thór Cortes, Il Divo, Katherine Jenkins, Russell Watson, Wendy Kokkelkoren with Guido's Orchestra and Summer Watson. In 2007, the winner of the first season of the British TV show Britain's Got Talent, Paul Potts, covered this song on his album One Chance.
Origin
"Nella Fantasia" first appeared on Sarah Brightman's album Eden (1998). On the March 1999 video recording of her "One Night in Eden" concert, when introducing the song she said:[1]
“ My next song was originally an instrumental written by the composer Ennio Morricone for the film The Mission. About three years ago I wrote Mr. Morricone, asking if he would give me permission to turn this particular piece into a song. He flatly refused. So every two months I would send yet another begging letter, until I think he got so sick of me he finally relented. And I am really glad that he did, because I think it works beautifully as a song.”
Lyrics
Italian
Nella fantasia io vedo un mondo giusto,
Li tutti vivono in pace e in onestà.
Io sogno d'anime che sono sempre libere,
Come le nuvole che volano,
Pien' d'umanità in fondo all'anima.
Nella fantasia io vedo un mondo chiaro,
Li anche la notte è meno oscura.
Io sogno d'anime che sono sempre libere,
Come le nuvole che volano.Pien' d'umanità.
Nella fantasia esiste un vento caldo,
Che soffia sulle città, come amico.
Io sogno d'anime che sono sempre libere,
Come le nuvole che volano,
Pien' d'umanità in fondo all'anima.
English translation
In my fantasy I see a just world,
Where everyone lives in peace and in honesty.
I dream of spirits that are always free,
Like the clouds that fly,
Full of humanity in the depths of the spirit.
In my fantasy I see a bright world,
Where each night there is less darkness.
I dream of spirits that are always free,
Like the clouds that fly.
Full of humanity.
In my fantasy exists a warm wind,
That breathes into the city,
like a friend.
I dream of spirits that are always free,
Like the clouds that fly,
Full of humanity in the depths of the spirit.
Classical Vessel No 1
Nella Fantasia
"Nella Fantasia" ("In My Fantasy") is an Italian song based on the theme "Gabriel's Oboe" from the film The Mission (1986). With music by famed composer Ennio Morricone and lyrics by Chiara Ferraù, "Nella Fantasia" is popular among classical crossover singers, and has been performed by numerous artists and groups such as Amici Forever, Celtic Woman (Chloë Agnew), Sarah Brightman, Garðar Thór Cortes, Il Divo, Katherine Jenkins, Russell Watson, Wendy Kokkelkoren with Guido's Orchestra and Summer Watson. In 2007, the winner of the first season of the British TV show Britain's Got Talent, Paul Potts, covered this song on his album One Chance.
Origin
"Nella Fantasia" first appeared on Sarah Brightman's album Eden (1998). On the March 1999 video recording of her "One Night in Eden" concert, when introducing the song she said:[1]
“ My next song was originally an instrumental written by the composer Ennio Morricone for the film The Mission. About three years ago I wrote Mr. Morricone, asking if he would give me permission to turn this particular piece into a song. He flatly refused. So every two months I would send yet another begging letter, until I think he got so sick of me he finally relented. And I am really glad that he did, because I think it works beautifully as a song.”
Lyrics
Italian
Nella fantasia io vedo un mondo giusto,
Li tutti vivono in pace e in onestà.
Io sogno d'anime che sono sempre libere,
Come le nuvole che volano,
Pien' d'umanità in fondo all'anima.
Nella fantasia io vedo un mondo chiaro,
Li anche la notte è meno oscura.
Io sogno d'anime che sono sempre libere,
Come le nuvole che volano.Pien' d'umanità.
Nella fantasia esiste un vento caldo,
Che soffia sulle città, come amico.
Io sogno d'anime che sono sempre libere,
Come le nuvole che volano,
Pien' d'umanità in fondo all'anima.
English translation
In my fantasy I see a just world,
Where everyone lives in peace and in honesty.
I dream of spirits that are always free,
Like the clouds that fly,
Full of humanity in the depths of the spirit.
In my fantasy I see a bright world,
Where each night there is less darkness.
I dream of spirits that are always free,
Like the clouds that fly.
Full of humanity.
In my fantasy exists a warm wind,
That breathes into the city,
like a friend.
I dream of spirits that are always free,
Like the clouds that fly,
Full of humanity in the depths of the spirit.
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