The first time I heard Israel Kamakawiwo'ole, was from the movie "Finding Forester" with Sean Connery. When I heard his version of "Somewhere Over The Rainbow," I was blown away by the simplicity of a uke and a single vocal - yes a beautiful uke and vocal! In our era of over produced music, I find it refreshing and inspiring that when it all comes down to it, we can be that simple. We just need to reach down in our inmost being and let God take over. This is my version of "How Great Thou Art." taken from my new CD "Eleven.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOYX1MxyyAg
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Monday, May 9, 2011
Just A Kid
The last year has been fun. Hard work, but fun. I accomplished one of my goals this year by completing my first official CD. Sure, I have published tunes on the internet for the last seven or so years, but had not put the completed package together in CD format.
Some have been inspired by it since I am now 52. But really.....52? Come on, I'm just a kid! One of my latest heros is George Beverly Shea who traveled and sung at the Billy Graham crusades and who still sings from time to time on special occasions. This guy is 103! Yup, twice my age! Art Linkletter who died last year was 97 and still traveling 200,000 miles a year to speak, inspire and encourage others. So come on folks, you are wayyyyyyyy too young too even think about retiring from something you absolutely love. As a matter of fact, do what you love your whole life and it won't be work!
Some have been inspired by it since I am now 52. But really.....52? Come on, I'm just a kid! One of my latest heros is George Beverly Shea who traveled and sung at the Billy Graham crusades and who still sings from time to time on special occasions. This guy is 103! Yup, twice my age! Art Linkletter who died last year was 97 and still traveling 200,000 miles a year to speak, inspire and encourage others. So come on folks, you are wayyyyyyyy too young too even think about retiring from something you absolutely love. As a matter of fact, do what you love your whole life and it won't be work!
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