I messaged Jamie ( and his 1940s RAF moustache) to request we sing Ise Oluwa tonight
Ise Oluwa is an African prayer for water, and it was one of the first songs I learnt in Choir.
Sung slightly quicker than the above example, I remember our choir wrestling somewhat with the harmony on a winter's night in the village hall.
Jamie, in a fit of insight, told us to sing one last time and as we did so, he turned off the lights so we sang in complete darkness.
Without the restraints of looking at each other, and in the stillness and the dark,
I remember the choir rose to the occasion
And with a great deal of tears in a great number of eyes
We performed the song quite beautifully
marvellous
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea - to turn off the lights and the self-consciousness.
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DeleteWe did indeed John, unforgettable. It was healing tonight too. X
ReplyDeleteYour son had a great insight that night x
DeleteBeautiful. It brought a tear to my eye tonight too John.
ReplyDeleteAn audial hug x
DeleteSo beautiful and encouraging.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing and uplifting.
Hugs,
Jo x
I rolled down the blind and closed my eyes it's still daylight here and the sound of the choir did the rest I feel relaxed and calm, will have to practice this kind of meditation before going to bed, I can't sleep nights and feel anxious most of the time because of the virus.
ReplyDeleteThanks John.
The power of music is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful a blessing. Ta.
ReplyDeleteI hope choir and all of the songs sung provided the healing you needed. Sleep well.
Hugs!
The healing power of song . . . .
ReplyDeleteBeautiful - and now I'm off to my bed feeling much relaxed.
ReplyDeleteIt's a very atmospheric song; perfect for your choir.
ReplyDeleteI can imagine the magical, beautiful effect that singing in the darkness had. This brought tears to my eyes.
ReplyDeleteLovely song John. Could you share this please. It has probably done the rounds, but I saw it and thought of you and all the other people caring for us. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=blIq3m_RW5s
ReplyDeleteI closed my eyes and listened to this with tears streaming down my face, I am sure that your choirs version of this was quite beautiful too and I hope healing for all the members.
ReplyDeleteAlison from Shropshire.
JUST BEAUTIFUL!
ReplyDeletePowerful and beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWe need rain now
So beautiful. I'm having a hard time with this kind of beauty at the moment and keep bursting into tears.
ReplyDeleteThis is quite beautiful.
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