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I.LOVE.YOU. CHILD.
I’ll protect and care for you while I am here I’ll protect and care for you even when I am gone. Insure your life – protect your family Now and always Talk to me – Debbie C Libre. Registered Financial Advisor/Insurance, tel no (09) 813 1616 or email: debbielibre@yahoo.com *Applicable to New Zealand only
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CONTENTS Features 11 Antonio Abreu Classical Music for the Masses 15 Bruno Mars Just the Way You Are
17 Pamela Wildheart Talks about her new album, Flowers 19 James Taylor Sweet baby James with some of his best songs 24 CORD Best 5: CROSBY STILL NASH & YOUNG SONGS The top 5 songs of Woodstock’s most harmonic voices 38 St Lorenzo Ruiz Patron Saint of People in Poverty
Sections 5 Cord Hits/29 Teaching Night/31 Music+Current/33 Cord Images/ 34 Poetry/ 40 Best of Blotfree/ 41 Sunog’s Fable/ 42 Good Laugh/ 44 Mr Jeydi’s Witdom/ 45 Jam ‘n Dance/49 Guitar Chord Chart
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From the Editor: Classical music has always been highbrow, elitist and complex. When one thinks of classical music, one tends to associate this with the opera house, where the rich and the intellectuals dress themselves to the toes to fill their minds with music played by the trained, if not the gifted. To bring classical music to the masses, to ordinary people is more like a shortlived work of charity, rather than a long-term cultivation into the grassroots culture. Antonio Abreu worked to defy the odds; not only did he make classical music accessible to the poor-and-middle income families, he trained those who loved to play music and even produced some of the finest classical musicians of the world today. In a way, it is similar to the Good News that Jesus Christ brought to Israel. There were those who claimed themselves to be God’s Chosen People, denying outsiders the faith that they practiced. But Jesus taught not only the Jews, but also the pagans, unbelievers, foreigners, outcasts and the sinners. It was not easy: Jesus was crucified for propagating His teachings, as did St Peter and St Paul, and many others became martyrs. And that remains true today. But the good work one does cannot be contained. It will grow, for it is planted in good soil, with good intention. The work of Antonio Abreu is an example whose mission continues to flourish not just in his country, Venezuela, but also in other countries in the world. This issue not only recognizes Antonio Abreu but also other men and women who have dedicated their lives to do work for the betterment of humanity.
Love Peace and Harmony, Bro Mel B Libre
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CORD BLESSINGS Laura Story http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOOFAaUGfRE
Intro: C#m - B - F# - E - F# - D#m - C#m - B F# - E Verse 1 E F# G#m We pray for blessings E F# D#m We pray for peace E F# G#m A E Comfort for family, protection while we sleep E F# G#m We pray for healing E F# D#m for prosper--ity E F# G#m F# We pray for Your mighty hand to ease our suffering B E F# G#m All the while, You hear each spoken need C#m B F# Yet love is way too much to give us lesser things Chorus B (Cause) what if your blessings come through raindrops F# What if Your healing comes through tears G#m F# E What if the thousand sleepless nights are what it takes to know You're near C#m B E (C#m - B F# - E - F# - D#m) What if trials of this life are Your mercies in disguise Verse 2 E F# G#m We pray for wisdom E F# D#m Your voice to hear E F# G#m A E We cry in anger when we cannot feel You near E F# G#m We doubt your goodness E F# D#m we doubt your love E F# G#m F# CORD Vol 2 No. 2 October 2011
HITS As if every promise from Your Word is not enough B E F# G#m And all the while, You hear each desperate plea C#m B F# And long that we'd have faith to believe [Chorus] Bridge E F# When friends betray us G#m A When darkness seems to win we know E F# G#m F# the pain reminds this heart That this is not C#m - B - F# - E - F# - D#m this is not our home B - F# - G#m - E - E- F# it's not our home
Chorus 2 B (Cause) what if your blessings come through raindrops F# What if Your healing comes through tears G#m F# What if the thousand sleepless nights are what it takes to know You're near B What if my greatest disappointments F# Or the aching of this life G#m F# E Is the revealing of a greater thirst this world can't satisfy C#m B E F# E What if trials of this life, the rain, the storms, the hardest nights (E) Are your mercies in disguise Outro: C#m - B - F# - E - F# - D#m - C#m - B - F# - E - F# - B
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You are the one, You are the one There’s no before You, there’s no too late There’s no without You, there’s only today You are the one, You are the one
Chorus 1: F C You are life more beautiful G Am You are love more powerful F C You are the light that always shines G You are the one
YOU ARE Jason Castro http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdVyKjGTDyE
Intro: C
C/B
C/A G (4 beats each)
Verse 1: C C/B Looking for meaning, looking for love C/A G Looking for something to never give up F G You are the one, You are the one C
C/B Looking for purpose in all of the pain C/A G Looking for someone to hold in the rain F G You are the one, You are the one Chorus 1: F C You are life more beautiful G Am You are love more powerful F C You are the light that always shines G You are the one
Verse 2: You came in my darkness, You came in my night You came without warning, You came to my side CORD Vol 2 No. 2 October 2011
Chorus 2: You are the song I got to sing You are here, You are everything You are the light that always shines You are the one Bridge: F Am G And I will never move on from You F Am G I will never move on from You Chorus 1(quiet): You are life more beautiful You are love more powerful You are the light that always shines You are the one Chorus 2: You are the song I got to sing You are here You are everything You are the light that always shines You are the one Chorus 3: You are the one You are the one You are the light that always shines You are the one Bridge: F Am G And I will never move on from You F Am G I will never move on from You
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MOVE MercyMe http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MmUDDxflt6o
Verse 1 Am I'm not about to give up, because I heard You say F There's gonna be brighter days, there's gonna be brighter days Am I won't stop, I'll keep my head up, No I'm not here to stay F There's gonna be brighter days, there's gonna be brighter days Pre-chorus F Dm Am I just might bend but I won't break F Dm E As long as I can see Your face Chorus Am When life won't play along and right keeps going wrong F Dm Em F E/G# And I can't seem to find my way Am I know where I am found so I won't let it drag me down F Dm Em F E/G# Oh, I'll keep dancing a-ny--way CORD Vol 2 No. 2 October 2011
Interlude Am I'm gonna move (move) Am I'm gonna move (move) F/A I'm gonna move (gonna move) Verse 2 Am I've got to hold it steady, keep my head in the game F Everything is about to change, everything is about to change Am This hurt is getting heavy, but I'm not about to cave F Everything's about to change, there's gonna be brighter days Bridge Am No matter what may come Am Gotta move to a different drum F No matter what life brings Dm E Gotta move gotta move to a different beat
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SUITCASES Dara McLean
Verse 2:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdWO88ZVurU
E A D A E A D A Can you imagine what it's like to be free? Oh, oh, oh E A D A E A D A We'll send those bags packing, they're not what you need, oh C#m E Abandon your troubles by the side of the street C#m E Just let them go now, believe me Intro: E A D A Verse 1: E A D A E A D A How can you move when they're weighing you down? E A D A E A D A What can you do when you're tied to the ground? yeah C#m E You carry your burdens heavy like gravity C#m E Just let them go now, there's freedom in release Chorus: E You can't run when you're holding suitcases A It's a new day, throw away your mistakes C#m B And open up your heart, lay down your guard A You don't have to be afraid E Just breathe, your load can be lifted A There's a better way when you know you're forgiven C#m B Open up your heart, lay down your guard A You don't have to be afraid E A Uh, oh Uh, oh Uh, oh Uh, uh oh E A Uh, oh Uh, oh Uh, oh Uh, uh, oh CORD Vol 2 No. 2 October 2011
Chorus: E You can't run when you're holding suitcases A It's a new day, throw away your mistakes C#m B And open up your heart, lay down your guard A You don't have to be afraid E Just breathe, your load can be lifted A There's a better way when you know you're forgiven C#m B Open up your heart, lay down your guard A D You don't have to be afraid Bridge: E A A E A There's nothing holding you back now, just ru-u-u-u-un (Repeat Chorus) A E You don't have to be, you don't have to be afraid A E A E A E A E You don't have to be afraid
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STRONG ENOUGH Matthew West http://www.godtube.com/watch/?v=FFFFEMNU
Intro: Asus2 Dsus2 F#m D A You must Dsus2 You must think I'm strong F#m D To give me what I'm going through A Well, forgive me Dsus2 Forgive me if I'm wrong F#m D But this looks like more than I can do Bm (let it ring) On my own Chorus: Asus2 I know I'm not strong enough to be Dsus2 everything that I'm supposed to be F#m D I give up, I'm not strong enough Asus2 Hands of mercy won't you cover me Dsus2 Lord right now I'm asking you to be F#m Dsus2 Strong enough, Strong enough A Dsus2 F#m D For the both of us Verse 2: A Well, maybe Dsus2 Maybe that's the point F#m D To reach the point of giving up A Cause when I'm finally Dsus2 Finally at rock bottom F#m D Well, that's when I start looking up Bm And reaching out
Bridge: Gsus2 Cause I'm broken Down to nothing But I'm still holding on to the one thing F#m You are God and you are strong Dsus2 When I am weak A E I can do all things A Dsus2 Through Christ who gives me strength F#m E And I don't have to be A Dsus2 Strong enough, Strong enough (1st:Repeat Bridge) (2nd:Pause) A E Oh Yeah A I know I'm not strong enough to be Dsus2 Everything that I'm supposed to be F#m D I give up, I'm not strong enough A Hands of mercy won't you cover me Dsus2 Lord right now I'm asking you to be F#m Strong enough, Strong enough E Dsus2 D Strong enough
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ANTONIO ABREU Classical Music for the Masses
Pop music consists of commercial recordings of songs that appeal to a wide spectrum of people regardless of sex, religion, race or persuasion in short it is music for the masses. The compositions are short (usually 4-6 minutes) and repetitive. Pop music is more associated with the youth market, and often aired on radio, television and other similar media. Classical music on the other hand has a more formal structure based on traditions of Western liturgical and secular music dating back to the 16th century. It is complex, lengthy and performed by trained musicians. Classical music is perceived as elitist, exclusive and cosmopolitan. It therefore takes a stretch of imagination and a herculean task to bring classical music to the masses, not only for them to hear and appreciate, but more importantly for the youth to perform. Antonio Abreu was a dreamer: he loved classical music, he played classical music, and he wanted to bring the masterpieces of Chopin, Beethoven and others to the grassroots in his native land Venezuela. His mission was beyond aesthetic, it was holistic. He said, ―Music has to be recognized as an agent of social development in the highest sense, because it transmits the highest values – solidarity, harmony, mutual compassion. And it has the ability to unite an entire community and to express sublime feelings.‖ A lofty dream. Realizable? Many doubted, but not Abreu.
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From 1975 until the present, Abreu through El Sistema, a music network, has organized 102 youth orchestras, 55 children’s orchestras and 270 music centers. What is even more amazing is that Abreu pursued his dream in a constantly changing political environment (10 administrations). The maestro’s program has trained 250,000 young musicians, and has become the model of similar pursuits in other countries including the United States and United Kingdom. The concept behind Abreu’s work is simple: an orchestra is first and foremost about togetherness, a place where children learn to listen to each other and to respect one another. He believes that music is a potent force that can transform society.
In the slums of Venezuela, El Sistema has brought youths away from drugs and crime. Moreover, El Sistema has become one of the sources of national pride to the country, having brought the world such talents such Gustavo Dudamel, conductor of the Simon Bolivar Youth Orchestra and the double bass player Edicson Ruiz, who at the age of 17 became the youngest musician ever to join the Berlin Philharmonic. But other than developing talent and character, El Sistema has workshops in which children learn to build and repair instruments, special programmes for children with disabilities or learning difficulties, and specialist centres or institutes for phonology, audiovisuals and higher musical education. The success of El Sistema is also reflected in the personal achievements of Abreu. In his younger days, he studied piano in the Caracas Musical Declamation Academy in 1957, and received the Symphonic Music National Prize for his talent in 1967. But Abreu did not limit his learning to music, he took a degree in Economics where he graduated Summa Cum Laude, and later earned a PhD degree. He became a politician that reached its summit in 1983 when he served as Minister of Culture. He was also an educator, having worked as a professor of economics and law in Universidad Simon Bolivar and his alma mater, Universidad Catolico Andres Bello. He may not have received any Grammy Award, but Abreu has countless awards that outshine a Grammy trophy to mention some: Right Livelihood Award (2001); World Culture Open Creative CORD Vol 2 No. 2 October 2011
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Arts Award (2004); Order of the Rising Sun, Grand Cordon (Japan, 2007); the Glenn Gould Prize (Canada, 2008); the Puccini International Prize (Italy, 2008); the Q Prize with former student and protégé Gustavo Dudamel (USA, 2008); the Crystal Award of the World Economic Forum (2009); the TED Prize (2009); Polar Music Prize (2009) given by the Royal Swedish Academy of Music; and Erasmus Prize (2010). But even sans all those awards and accolades, Antonio Abreu’s greatest achievement is having brought hope and joy to countless people, especially vulnerable children. In the man’s own words, he explained: "The majority of the children and juveniles belong to the groups that are most vulnerable and excluded in all of Venezuelan society. Participating in the orchestral movement has made it possible for them to set up new goals, plans, projects and dreams, and at the same time it is a way of creating meaning and helping them in their day-to-day struggle for better conditions of life through the variety of opportunities that the orchestral movement offers them." What else does he wish to achieve? He told one writer, ―I wish you would help create and document a special training program for at least 50 gifted young musicians, passionate for their art and for social justice, and dedicated to developing El Sistema in the US and in other countries.‖ That speaks well about Abreu, for it’s not about him, it’s about the children. (CORD)
“Whoever creates beauty by playing an instrument and generating musical harmony begins to understand from within what essential harmony is...
human harmony.” -Antonio Abreu
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JUST THE WAY YOU ARE Bruno Mars Intro:
D Bm G D Ah, ah ah ah Ah ah ah ah, ah ah ah D Oh her eyes, her eyes, make the stars look like they're not shining Bm Her hair, her hair, falls perfectly without her trying G D She's so beautiful, and I tell her every day D Yeah, I know, I know when I compliment her she won't believe me Bm And it's so, it's so sad to think she don't see what I see G D But every time she asks me do I look okay, I say Chorus: D Bm When I see your face, there's not a thing that I would change G D Cause you're amazing, just the way you are D Bm And when you smile, the whole world stops and stares for awhile G D Cause girl you're amazing, just the way you are, (yeah) D Her lips, her lips, I could kiss them all day if she'd let me Bm Her laugh, her laugh, she hates but I think it's so sexy G D She's so beautiful, and I tell her every day D Oh, you know, you know, you know I'd never ask you to change Bm If perfect is what you're searching for, then just stay the same G D So, don't even bother asking if you look okay, you know I'll say Chorus G D Girl you're amazing, just the way you are
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We Need You TawagAwit invites you to help in spreading God’s Word through music and other acts of love. You can be a: (1) member; (2) supporter or (3) organizer A member is one who can attend to the regular activities of the Ministry. The minimum participation are: attendance during practice sessions of songs, usually once a week or once every two weeks AND singing with the group during the assigned mass usually once a month or once every two months. A supporter is one who can donate services or resources to the Ministry. There are special events that TawagAwit organizes and the events need finances or helping hands. Email: librelaw@yahoo.com for more information
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Pamela Wildheart is a songwriter, recording artist and former radio personality for English programmes and Japanese radio in Singapore. A Filipina based in Singapore, she also conducts academic lectures for Australian Universities in Singapore like Curtin Australia, RMIT, Edith Cowan University, Murdoch University and others in media, public relations, advertising, strategic branding, marketing, radio and TV production. “Flowers� is her 2nd album, after her release of Wild & Wicked the debut album.
CORD: Why Flowers? PWH: Flowers is simply put- a plethora of flowers, branches weeds and green all in an album. The songs are all connected by seedlings, buds, branches, petals and all. I feel that life is synonymous to flowers. It experiences the rain and sunshine, the wind and gust, typhoons and storms, yet it endures as it dies and blossoms again.
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CORD: Tell us about the songs in this album PWH: ―Flowers‖ is a love song it’s about the usual stuff, with a twist! It’s about men who don’t come on time when setting a date with ladies. So this girl had enough of it and sings this song called flowers. ―I don’t want flowers, I don’t want flowers, I don’t want flowers, I just want you.‖ ―Green‖ is a song about how we tell lies, promises and pledges to save the earth, but with a motive to gain glory and fame for a page in history. ―Inay, Itay‖ is about my parents. It’s heart wrenching and to those who heard it raw - they cried while listening to this song. ―Hard-hearted Shadow of The Man I used to Know‖ is about the vicious change in the man you once knew. Life changes, so do relationships. Someone you love may change his demeanor in a way that is hard to relate to. Other tracks include the upbeat and ―feel good‖ rhythm of ―Raindance‖, ―Gumamela‖, poignant and very romantic, echoing the ultimate bond between men and women when love erupts. CORD: Who did you collaborate with in this album? PWH: I worked with Moliano, a Singaporean artist highly respected for his quality guitars, music production and musical acumen. I feel a great ―meeting of the ears‖ when working with Moliano in the studio. He understands exactly the language of my music. I write to express my thoughts and ask questions about my feelings. I need a music producer who does not change much of my music rather interpret my emotions and engages his talents to put them to life with his artistry. I find this a great musical explosion. Working with Moliano has taught me so much…humility, commitment, passion, discipline…he has plenty of these. He works on schedule and immerses himself into my music. CORD: What do you find challenging in this project? PWH: Being an independent artist is challenging but it gives me a raw edge. I have a major influence in my own music selection after all they are all ―my‖ songs literally. Funding music is an expensive process. I’ve saved hard to ensure that I can take control of my own music. I want my music to be truly untainted with unnatural influence. At this stage, I can say, I may be inspired by other artists, but most of my materials reflect my thoughts and musicality. However, producing self-penned music is not an easy task. It’s not instantaneous success, it’s practically peddling your songs to radio stations, which may not have room for independent artists. Singapore is not easy to penetrate. Even local artists are struggling to promote their own music. Many go to Taiwan or Hongkong to promote their songs. CORD: What is your motivation in this album? PWH: I am not writing music to be a star; rather I want to be remembered as an artist. I am not writing music with record sales in mind solely, but seriously for one bid of selfishness—to express my soul. This to me is—to die for!
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YOU’VE GOT A FRIEND IN JAMES TAYLOR James Taylor is a five-time Grammy Award winner who was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2000. He was one of the few artists who signed up in the Apple Records that the Beatles formed. He broke into the pop scene in 1970 with the #3 single, ―Fire and Rain‖ and made a version of Carole King’s ―You’ve Got a Friend‖ that won him a Grammy as Best Male vocalist in 1971. One of folk-rock’s enduring artists Taylor continues to tour the most recent with Carole King was the top earner in the concert circuit in 2010. To mark the 40th anniversary of the Grammy Song of the Year in 1971, ―You’ve Got a Friend‖, CORD features some of Taylor’s best songs. YOU‟VE GOT A FRIEND (Carole King) Performed by James Taylor G/C Cd/Gsus4 G/F#m7 B7 Em B7 Em B7 Em7 When you're down and troubled and you need a helping hand, Am7 D7sus4 G Gsus4 G and nothing, oh, nothing is going right, F#m7 B7 Em B7 Em7 close your eyes and think of me and soon I will be there CORD Vol 2 No. 2 October 2011
Am7 Bm7 D7sus4 /D7 to brighten up even your darkest night.
G Gmaj7 Cmaj7 Am7 You just call out my name, and you know wherever I am, D7sus4 Gmaj7 D7sus4 I'll come running to see you again. G Gmaj7 Cmaj7 Em7 Winter, spring, summer, or fall, all you got to do is call
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Cmaj7 Bm7 Am7 D7sus4 and I'll be there, yeah, yeah, yeah. (2nd time -->*) D7sus4 G/C Cd/Gsus4 G/F#m7 You've got a friend.
B7 Em B7 Em B7 Em7 If the sky above you should turn dark and full of clouds, Am7 D7sus4 G Gsus4 G and that old north wind should begin to blow, F#m7 B7 Em B7 Em7 keep your head together and call my name out loud. Am7 Bm7 D7sus4 Soon I'll be knocking upon your door. C F C Hey ain't it good to know that you've got a friend when G Gsus4 Gmaj7 C F7 people can be so cold. They'll hurt you and desert you. Em7 A7 Well, they'll take your soul if you let them. D7sus4 D13 Oh yeah, but don't you let them. G Gmaj7 Cmaj7 Am7 You just call out my name, and you know wherever I am, D7sus4 Gmaj7 D7sus4 I'll come running to see you again. G Gmaj7 Cmaj7 Em7 Winter, spring, summer, or fall, all you got to do is call C F# Am7 D7sus4 and I'll be there, yes I will. G C G You've got a friend. You've got a friend. C G Ain't it good to know you've got a friend? C G Ain't it good to know you've got a friend? C Gsus4 G Oh, yeah, yeah. You've got a friend.
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FIRE AND RAIN (James Taylor) Performed by James Taylor AGDA AEG A Em D A Asus2 A Just yesterday morning they let me know you were gone E G Susanne the plans they made put an end to you A Em D A Asus2 A I walked out this morning and I wrote down this song E G G/D I just can't remember who to send it to D Bm A Asus2 A I've seen fire and I've seen rain D Bm A Asus2 A I've seen sunny days that I thought would never end D Bm A Asus2 A I've seen lonely times when I could not find a friend G Em A A7 But I always thought that I'd see you again A Em Won't you look down upon me, Jesus D A Asus2 A You've got to help me make a stand E G You've just got to see me through another day A Em D A Asus2 A My body's aching and my time is at hand E G G/D And I won't make it any other way D Bm A Asus2 A Oh, I've seen fire and I've seen rain D Bm A Asus2 A I've seen sunny days that I thought would never end Page 20
D Bm A Asus2 A I've seen lonely times when I could not find a friend G Em A A7 But I always thought that I'd see you again A Em D A Asus2 A Been walking my mind to an easy time, my back turned towards the sun E G Lord knows when the cold wind blows it'll turn your head around A Em D A Asus2 A Well, there's hours of time on the telephone line to talk about things to come E G G/D Sweet dreams and flying machines in pieces on the ground D Bm A Asus2 A Oh, I've seen fire and I've seen rain D Bm A Asus2 A I've seen sunny days that I thought would never end D Bm A Asus2 A I've seen lonely times when I could not find a friend G Em A A7 But I always thought that I'd see you, baby, one more time again G Em A Thought I'd see you one more time again G Em A There's just a few things coming my way this time around, now G Em A Thought I'd see you, thought I'd see you fire and rain, now . . .
HOW SWEET IT IS (Marvin Gaye) Performed by James Taylor Chorus 1: F Dm How sweet it is, G7 C C7 To be loved by you. F Dm How sweet it is, G7 C F7 To be loved by you. Verse 1: C I needed the shelter, Am Of someone's arms, G F7 And there you were. C I needed someone, Am To understand, My ups and downs, G F7 And there you were. Bridge 1: C With sweet love, F7 And de-votion, C Deeply touching, F7 My e-motion. C I want to stop, F7 And thank you baby, C I want to stop, F7 And thank you baby. Chorus 2: F Dm How sweet it is, G7 C C7 To be loved by you.
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F Dm How sweet it is, G7 C F7 To be loved by you.
Interlude: C Am, G F7 Bridge 4:
Verse 2: C Am I close my eyes at night, G And wonder what would I, F7 Be with-out you in my life? C Am Everything was just a bore, G All the things I did, F7 Seems I done 'em before Bridge 2: [ Tab from: http://www.guitaretab.com/t/taylorjames/18951.html ] C But you brightened up, F7 All my days, C F7 With a love so sweet, In so many ways C I want to stop, F7 And thank you baby, C I want to stop, F7 And thank you baby
C You were better to me, F7 Than I been for myself. C For me, there's you, F7 And nobody else. C I want to stop, F7 And thank you baby, C I want to stop, F7 And thank you baby Chorus 4: F Dm How sweet it is, G7 C C7 To be loved by you. F Dm How sweet it is, G7 C C7 To be loved by you.
Chorus 3: F Dm How sweet it is, G7 C C7 To be loved by you. F Dm How sweet it is, G7 C F7 To be loved by you.
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OUR TOWN (Randy Newman) Performed by James Taylor C G C Long ago, but not so very long ago F G C The world was different, oh, yes, it was G Am You settled down and you built a town and made it there G F G And you watched it grow, it was your town
C --------------- G-------------| C G C The sun comes up each morning just like it's always done F G C Get up, go to work and start the day C G You open up for business Am C F That's never gonna come F Am F G As the world rolls by a million miles away
- C -- G -C G Time goes by and time brings changes Am You've changed too F G Nothing comes that you can't handle C So on you go C G You never see it coming Am C F When the world caves in on you F G F G On your town, nothing you can do
C F C Main Street isn't Main Street anymore C F G No one seems to needs us like they did before Am C F It's hard to find a reason left to stay F G But it's our town F G Love it anyway F Am G Come what may C
C F C Main Street isn't Main Street anymore C F G Lights don't shine as brightly as they shone before Am C F Tell the truth, lights don't shine at all F G In our town It's our town
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CORD BEST 5:
Woodstock is synonymous with “three days of music and peace”. From August 1518, 1969 in the muddy field of a remote town off New York, artists from a wide spectrum of music styles expressed the message of the generation for peace to humanity. The anthem, “Woodstock” was composed by Joni Mitchell who chose the most harmonic and the genuine super group of that era – Crosby Stills Nash & Young. CORD in this issue went through the long list of classic anthems from CSN&Y – and choose what it declares as CORD Best 5: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Teach Your Children Our House Love the One You’re With Helplessly Hoping Woodstock
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CSN&Y No. 1 TEACH YOUR CHILDREN Crosby Stills Nash & Young INTRO: D G D A D G You who are on the road D A Must have a code that you can live by D G And so become yourself D A Because the past is just a good-bye. D G Teach your children well, D A Their father's hell did slowly go by, D G And feed them on your dreams D A The one they picks, the one you'll know by. D G D Don't you ever ask them why, if they told you, you will cry, Bm G A So just look at them and sigh D GAD and know they love you.
And you, of tender years, Can't know the fears that your elders grew by, And so please help them with your youth, They seek the truth before they can die. Teach your parents well, Their children's hell will slowly go by, And feed them on your dreams The one they picks, the one you'll know by.
CSN&Y No. 2 OUR HOUSE Crosby Still Nash & Young A A7 F#m A I'll light the fire, while you place the flowers D A D F In the vase that you bought today A A7 F#m A Staring at the fire for hours and hours, A D A D E While I listen to you play your love songs D E A A7 F#m A D F All night long for me, only for me
A D A CH: Our house, is a very, very, very fine house. D A With two cats in the yard, D A Life used to be so hard, D A D F Now everything is easy 'cause of you.
Don't you ever ask them why, if they told you, you will cry, So just look at them and sigh and know they love you.
A A7 F#m A Come to me now, and rest your head for just five minutes, D A D F Everything is done.
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A A7 F#m Such a cozy room, illuminated
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D A D E By the evening sunshine through them, D E A A7 F#m A D F Fiery gems for you, only for you A D A CH: Our house, is a very, very, very fine house. D A With two cats in the yard, D A Life used to be so hard, D A D F Now every thing is easy 'cause of you. A A7 F#m A I'll light the fire, while you place the flowers D F A In the vase that you bought today
Dsus4 D(1) Love the one you're with, you're with
Dsus2 D love the one
Don't be angry, don't be sad And don't sit crying over good times you've had There's a girl right next to you And she's just waiting for something to do ...CHORUS BRIDGE: Am11 D6 Am11 D6 Am11 D6 D(3) Doo doot doot doot doot doot doot doot Am11 D6 Am11 D6 Am11 D6 D(3) Doo doot doot doot doot doot doot doot D(3) D(4) Do do doot, do do doot ...INTRUMENTAL CHORUS Turn your heartache right into joy She's a girl, and you're a boy Get it together, make it nice You ain't gonna need any more advice ...CHORUS BRIDGE
CSN&Y No. 3 LOVE THE ONE YOUâ€&#x;RE WITH Crosby Stills Nash & Young Dsus4 D(1) Dsus2 D(2) (repeat) D(2) Dsus4 D(1) Dsus2 D(2) When you're down and confused Dsus4 D(1) Dsus2 D(2) And you don't remember who you're talking to Dsus4 D(1) Dsus2D Concentration, slips away Dsus4 D(1) Dsus2 D(2) Because your baby is so far away CHORUS: Bm A G Well there's a rose in the fisted glove Bm A G And the eagle flies with the dove Bm A G And if you can't be with the one you love, honey Dsus4 D(1) Dsus2 D Love the one you're with, love the one you're with CORD Vol 2 No. 2 October 2011
CSN&Y No. 4 HELPLESSLY HOPING Crosby Stills Nash & Young Am7 C G D Helplessly hoping her harlequin hovers nearby, awaiting a word. Am7 C G D Gasping at glimpses of gentle true spirit he runs wishing he could fly Page 26
And try and get my soul free" Am7 C G D only to trip at the sound of good-bye... Am7 C G Wordlessly watching he waits by the window and wonders at the empty D place in-side Am7 C G Heartlessly helping him-self to her bad dreams he worries did he hear D Am7 C G C/G a goodbye or even... hel-lo? CHORUS G C/G G C/G G C/G They are one person, they are two a-lone, they are three to-gether, they G Dm/F C are for... each other Am7 C G Stand by the starway you'll see something certain to tell you confusion D has its cost. Am7 C G D Love isn't lying it's loose in a lady who lingers, saying she is lost and Am7 C C/G choking... on hel-lo. CHORUS
CSN&Y No. 5 WOODSTOCK (Joni Mitchell)
CHORUS #1: A We are stardust, we are golden Em D Em A Em And we've got to get ourselves back to the garden Em Huy do do do do do do huy do do do do do do Huy do do do do do do huy do do do Then can I walk beside you I have come here to lose the smog And I feel to be a cog in something turning Well maybe it is just the time of year Or maybe it's the time of man And I don't know who I am But you know life is for learning ...CHORUS #1 By the time we got to Woodstock We were half a million strong And everywhere there was song celebration And I dreamed I saw the bombers Riding shotgun in the sky And they were turning into butterflies Above our nation ...
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CHORUS #2: We are stardust, billion year old carbon We are golden, caught in the devil's bargain And we've got to get ourselves back to the garden
Em I came upon a child of God A He was walking along the road And I asked him "Where are you going?" Em And this he told me "I'm going on down to Yasgur's farm A I'm gonna join in a rock and roll band I'm gonna camp out on the land Em CORD Vol 2 No. 2 October 2011
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YOU ARE INVITED TEACHING NIGHT*
Our Vision: Dedicated volunteers spreading God’s Word through teachings and through example Our Mission: To carry on the command of Jesus Christ to spread the Gospel to all peoples of the world Our Scriptural Guides: “And thou shalt speak unto him, and put words in his mouth: and I will be with thy mouth, and with his mouth, and will teach you what ye shall do.” (Exodus 4:15) “Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus” (Colossians 1:28) *For schedule in Auckland, New Zealand, email: librelaw@yahoo.com CORD Vol 2 No. 2 October 2011
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I Believe
Speech delivered by Teaching Night
Bro Denis Tutaka during the Teachers in Sandals Fellowship
To believe in something is a journey. It is a search; a journey to the unknown; a journey of faith. I cannot have faith without knowing what to believe in. I must believe in something. I have to admit; I believe in so many things. I believe in obvious things. For example, I believe that the roof on top of my head right now is strong enough and won’t fall on me at this very moment. I believe in scientific things. For example that the earth is round; even-though I haven’t been into space to check it out myself. Then, there are the complicated things. I believe in Aliens and Santa Claus. However, there is something that transforms us. This will be my main focus tonight. I believe in God. This is the ultimate believe on top of all other beliefs I may have. But why? Why believe in God? Let me start with a story. One day a Catholic priest decided to look for the best location to search GOD. He decided he would go to the Holy Land since it is where Jesus, God’s Son grew up. He prayed but could not find GOD in his heart. Then, he decided he would go to Rome since it is where the Apostles Peter and Paul died. He went, prayed but still could not find GOD. He then decided, perhaps in the wrong religion? He went to Mecca (where Muslim originated) and to Nepal (where Buddhism originated) but still could not find GOD. Frustrated, he returned home but on his way met an old man and told him his story. With surprise the old man told him not to worry for he’ll give him a solution to his problem and invited the poor priest to his house. Excited, the Catholic priest followed the old man with no more exchange of words. As they walked for hours in silence and came to a small cottage next to a river. Again without talking, the old man went for a bathe in the river. Frustrated, the priest walked over to the old man demanding for the answer. As the priest came close to the old man, the man grabbed the priests head and plunged it into the water. The priest struggled and tried to escape the old man’s hands but couldn’t. The struggle lasted for about 10seconds and the old man released the priest. Furious, the priest swore at the old man every swear word he can think of. Calmly, the old man said. Why are you upset? Why did you struggle in the water? Are you insane – replied the priest! I was looking for air to breathe! The man replied… and so was God looking for you! The moral of the story is that the more we search for God, the more we find ourselves lost with only one thing to save us: God’s search for us. Our starting point must be our faith in this Magnificent Being; this Creator; this Almighty One; this friend of ours, GOD! Although so many distractions of this world make us drift from God, I have managed to go pass it and develop a relationship no words could truly explain. I pity those who find it hard to believe in God’s existence. I can only find one explanation to why many doubt God and that is experience in God. When one experiences what is of God, one will then realize that there is something greater than ones thought. The fact that I believe in God makes me vulnerable to share with Him my life-story. We are almost one with one another. St Augustine once said, ―You created me for you O God and my heart is restless until it rests in you.‖ CORD Vol 2 No. 2 October 2011
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W it h o u t G o d Y o u r L if e is Like an Empty Page
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MUSIC + Current. Soulful new artist Dara Maclean began touing with Newsong on their “One True God Tour” on September 30. The new breakout artist will showcase her powerful new music, which includes her Top 20 hit debut ―Suitcases,‖ an up-beat tune written by Dara and producer Ian Eskelin about the daily ―baggage‖ that can
easily weigh you down. .. Newsboys releases on November 15 its new album, God‟s Not Dead (Inpop Records) a follow up to the best-selling ―Born Again‖ record that produced three No. 1 radio hits. God’s Not Dead finds the band enlivening today’s most embraced modern worship anthems. The songs in album include ―God’s Not Dead (Like A Lion)‖, ―Forever Reign‖ and ―Revelation Song,‖ ―Here We Stand,‖ and ―All The Way.‖... Award winning
Nashville singer/songwriter/producer Regie Hamm (see photo below) will join forces with his celebrity friends for Nashville‟s 4th Annual Bella Bash on October 20, being held at the Loveless Barn on Highway 100. Artists set to perform include Amy Grant, Bob Carlisle of ―Butterfly Kisses‖ fame and multi-Dove Award winning southern gospel group, The Martins. The event aims to raise awareness on Angelman Syndrome, a rare type of mental disability, and to support the Angel Wings Foundation to fully establish an ―Angel Center‖...The soundtrack to Sherwood
Pictures‟ acclaimed movie, Courageous, will be available in retail outlets beginning Oct. 18. The film, which debuted at No. 4 in the US box office, features Casting Crowns’ current hit radio single ―Courageous‖ as well as songs by other top Provident Label Group artists. In theatres Sept. 30, Courageous drew more than one million viewers in its first weekend, earning nine million dollars, an A-plus CinemaScore and rave reviews from national critics. The Courageous movie soundtrack also features inspired songs including No. 1 hits "Lead Me," by Sanctus Real, and ―Revelation‖ by Third Day... Vice Verses
of the rock band Switchfoot debuted at No.8 on the Billboard 200. It also debuted at No.5 at iTunes Album chart and No.3 on iTunes Alternative chart. The band recorded ―Dark Horses,‖ that broke into the Top 15 Modern Rock hit, from the soundtrack of the movie, ―Conan”...The 2-disc album (Music Inspired By)
The Story is the first release from the partnership between EMI CMG, Provident Label Group, Word Entertainment, Zondervan, World Vision, Proper Management and CAA. The 2-disc album was built on the foundation of Zondervan's bestselling Bible, The Story, Randy Frazee's book The Heart Of The Story and Max Lucado's book God's Story Your Story, and features some of Christian music heavyweights including Matthew West, Leigh Nash, Mark Hall & Megan Garrett (Casting Crowns), Brandon Heath, Bart Millard (MercyMe), Michael Tait (Newsboys), Blanca Callahan (Group 1 Crew), Lecrae, Nichole Nordeman, Amy Grant, Chris Tomlin, Peter Furler, Mandisa, Todd Smith (Selah), Francesca Battistelli, Mac Powell (Third Day), Steven Curtis Chapman, Natalie Grant, Dan Haseltine (Jars of Clay), Matt Hammitt (Sanctus Real), Jeremy Camp, Michael W. Smith and Darlene Zschech
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. WE LOVE MUSIC. WE LOVE fun. WE LOVE FRIENDSHIP.
WE LOVE FAMILY.
WE LOVE GOD.
We are
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Join TawagAwit Youth Now Email: librelaw@yahoo.com
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By Rey Parado
GigAlive September 4, 2011, Holy Cross Hall, Henderson, Auckland
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SONNET By William Shakespeare
Music to hear, why hear'st thou music sadly? Sweets with sweets war not, joy delights in joy: Why lov'st thou that which thou receiv'st not gladly, Or else receiv'st with pleasure thine annoy? If the true concord of well-tuned sounds, By unions married, do offend thine ear, They do but sweetly chide thee, who confounds In singleness the parts that thou shouldst bear. Mark how one string, sweet husband to another, Strikes each in each by mutual ordering; Resembling sire and child and happy mother, Who, all in one, one pleasing note do sing: Whose speechless song being many, seeming one, Sings this to thee: 'Thou single wilt prove none.'
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CHERISHED TREASURE By Mel B Libre
You are my most cherished treasure You’re far beyond comparison All creations in this world Are but a glimpse of your perfection I will always seek for you Deep in my longing heart You are my joy You, you fill the morning, you fill my life Only you, O Lord
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By Peter Gayaman
Petrysse cries at night Sometimes so forceful with might Makes daddy uptight "One, two, three," no way But "Beautiful Trysse" you say Smiles flow ceaselessly Splish, splash here I come. Bathing me's my doting mom. I love it, I am. Bored, mom wheeled me out Windy, my face was blown out Hungry, I cried out They tell me I'm cute. "You look like your daddy, dude"! Thought he's like a newt.. Toys they are a lot Colourful, look what I've got Bored, sure I am not Bald is beautiful. Baby boy? That is awful. Pink ribbons I'm full
My fave is to suck Everything I hold I smack Dad's telling that's yuck
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persecutions at that time. When the boat landed at Okinawa, the group was arrested and imprisoned on basis of their Christian religion.
Saint Lorenzo Ruiz Feast Day: September 28 Patron Saint: Filipino youth, ChineseFilipinos, the Philippines, Overseas Filipino Workers, people living in poverty, Filipino altar servers
Lorenzo Ruiz was born in Binondo, Manila between 1600 and 1610. Lorenzo had a Chinese father and a Filipino mother. During his youth, he learned Spanish from the Dominicans, whom he served as altar boy and sacristan. He was exceptionally gifted with beautiful penmanship and became a professional calligrapher.. Lorenzo was also a member of the Confraternity of the Holy Rosary which was organized by the Dominicans in the Philippines as soon as they arrived in 1587. In 1636, a grave crime was committed in Manila, authorities conducted a manhunt for Lorenzo because they believed he knew something about it or was involved in it. When Lorenzo learned of some missionary priests leaving Manila, thinking that they were going to Macau, he sought help from his Dominican superiors who believed in his innocence, he was allowed aboard the ship, along with three Dominican priests. Only when they were on the ship did Lorenzo learn that the missionaries were headed for Japan, where Catholics were suffering terrible CORD Vol 2 No. 2 October 2011
They were brought to Nagasaki on July 10, 1636 and subjected to torture by the Japanese captors for more than a year. They were tortured through hanging by their feet, by submerging in water until near death and by water torture. Needles were also pressed in between their finger nails and skin and they were beaten until unconscious. Lorenzo went through this agonizing punishments when he refused to renounce his faith. He was told that he would be put to death if he did not renounce his faith, Lorenzo Ruiz told them, "I will never do it. I am a Catholic and happy to die for God. If I have a thousand lives to offer, I will offer them to God." It was on September 23, 1637 that he began to undergo "hanging in the pit." After two days he died from bleeding and suffocation. His body was cremated and the ashes thrown into the sea. According to the documents cited to proclaim him "Blessed," his parents were devout Catholics. He was christened "Lorenzo" after a martyr during the 3rd century persecution of Christians. His surname "Ruiz" was taken from the last name of his godfather. Lorenzo Ruiz was beatified by Pope John Paul II during the Papal visit in Manila on February 18, 1981 at Luneta Park . He was canonized on October 18, 1987 in Rome. Lorenzo Ruiz's feast day falls on September 28. (MM del Rosario)
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Open Gathering The True Meaning of Christmas
Sunday, December 18, 2011 Venue to be announced CORD Vol 2 No. 2 October 2011
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Rock „n‟ Roll‟s Hellraiser The famous screen pirate, Jack Sparrow, owes much of its character not from actor Johnny Depp but from the mannerism of Rolling Stones’ guitarist Keith Richards (who played Sparrow’s father Captain Teague) who is described as a ―reluctant outlaw, rock 'n' roll's unparalleled hellraiser, and one of the greatest guitar gods of all time.‖
Because of his notoriety as a drug user, he was for a decade on the ―People Most Likely to Die List‖, to which he said, "Well, I'm not putting death on the agenda, I don't want to see my old friend Lucifer just yet." In 2007, Richards fell from a tree in Fiji, and people thought he was a goner. He came out fine, after a complex surgical operation in New Zealand. He may have escaped imprisonment, he may have escaped death, but not for long. “As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.” (Proverbs 11:19) And Richards seems to know where he stands in the eyes of God, as he declared, 'I'm probably more aligned to Lucifer and the dark side'. If he thinks Lucifer is a joke, he must come to realize that the eternal company with the devil is no laughing matter. “The wicked shall be turned into hell, and all the nations that forget God.” (Psalm 9:17) Our life on earth is but a speck in the boundless territory of the hereafter.
Richards has published his biography, ―Life‖, about his boyhood to his becoming among the active elderly rock musicians of all time (at 66). The no-holds bar memoir is one not worth reading, for as reviews have it – it details his hedonistic past and broken marriages; his drug habit and ―wise advice‖ on drug use; his encounters with the law; his tumultuous relations with Rolling Stone’s singer Mick Jagger; his music; -- and his twisted philosophies like ―I've never had a problem with drugs. I've had problems with the police.‖
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Read this Keith Richards: “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour.” (1 Peter 5:8) There is still hope. “For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost.” (Matthew 18:11) Richards had joked that he would like his epitaph to be: "I told you I was sick". He could still have this changed to ―I was healed‖, if and only if he embraces Jesus as Our Lord and Savior – now.
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The Fish Who Wanted to Fly* He was different. The creatures of Dagat thought so. He had a slim body, yet had long fins at both sides. And when he swam, he lacked the grace and swiftness of most other fishes. Nobody wanted to be seen with him, afraid to suffer the same fate of being mocked and ridiculed. So he stayed away from them. He would go to the highest part of the sea where there was no water, but only air and sky. He often, looked up and saw birds flying, gliding in the space where there was no sea. The birds, oftentimes, would swoop down in the water and catch fishes for their food. He would just hide behind rocks and corrals – admiring the dreadful winged creatures. He, then, realized that he wanted to be like the birds – he wanted to fly. When he told this to other fishes, they called him a fool. One day, the fish who wanted to fly saw a half-conscious young bird floating in the water. It had a broken wing and could not fly. Its body had grown heavy with water. The bird was drowning. With the aid of the waves and the wind, the fish who wanted to fly pushed the bird towards the shore. For some time, the bird did not move as its body lay wet on the shore. Fish who wanted to fly stayed on for some time until the bird moved. The bird was alive. Fish called out bird and asked how he was. The bird, a seagull, said that he was fine, but could not fly for he had broken one of his wings. For many days, fish and seagull were together and they became the best of friends. Fish told seagull that he had always dreamed of flying. Seagull replied that he had never seen a fish fly, but as a friend he was more than willing to help fish fulfil his dream. Seagull noticed that fish had long fins. ―Imagine that your fins are wings. Flap them like this,: advised seagull as he flapped his wings for fish to see. As the wing of seagull continued to heal, fish religiously practiced his fins to be like wings. Yet, fish could not fly. But still he persisted. One day, while fish did his practice flying, a hungry kingfisher noticed him. Fish continued his routine not knowing that kingfisher was moving towards him. Seagull, whose wing had healed, struck kingfisher with his body to save his friend fish. But kingfisher was too strong. Seagull could only shout, ―Fly, fish, fly!‖ Aware of the danger, fish flapped his fins will all his might, moving high above the sea and into the air. Yes, fish was flying! He was really flying. Kingfisher was about the catch fish with his claws when he felt a strong body hit his side causing him to fall into the sea. Seagull had struck kingfisher who now floated helplessly in the sea. Seagull called out his friend fish who had dived back into the sea. Fish went up again and spread his fins. He went above the sea and joined seagull. Two friends flying. Two friends loving. *taken from the book, “The Rooster whose Crow was a Bleat and Other Short Stories” by Mel B Libre
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Santa Claus Santa Claus goes down the chimney. To his surprise, the wife of the house owner was in the living room decorating the Christmas tree. She turns around and sees Santa. Wife (thinking it was her husband): Honey, you’ve dressed so convincingly as Santa. Santa: I’m sorry but I’m not your husband. Wife: Don’t you kid me (and gives Santa one torrid kiss) The husband then appears dressed as Santa. Husband: What is this! Santa: I just told your wife that she is the best gift you have this Christmas – and she kissed me to say thank you. (Santa rubs his nose and disappears) It turned out to be the most romantic Christmas for the couple. (Just don’t tell Mrs Claus about the hazards of the job being Santa) *** Exchanging Gift The day after Christmas, the parish priest was looking over the manger scene when he noticed that the baby Jesus was missing among the figures. He hurried outside and saw a little boy with a red wagon and in the wagon was the figure of the little infant Jesus. He ran after the boy and asked, ―Well, gentleman, where did you get your passenger?‖ The boy replied, ―I got him from the church, Father.‖ ―And may I know why you took him?‖ Confidently he said, ―Well, during the midnight mass I prayed to the little Lord Jesus that if he gave me a red wagon for Christmas I would give him a ride around the block in it.‖ *** Carols The kids sing a Christmas carol in one house. An old man comes out – and angrily hands out five cents. Kids: Is this all? Old man: That’s for disturbing my sleep. Kids: Would you want to go back to sleep? Old man: Of course! Kids: Then you’ll have to give us more, or will sing more! *** Snowman: One left out in the cold on Christmas Christmas tree: Cut out for a special role during Christmas Santa Claus: A generous gift-giving person (doesn’t have to be fat, old or in a red suit) Scrooge: He doesn’t care about Christmas, thus, he needs our care.
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KIM & EL
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Jam Parado, award winning choreographer based in Auckland, New Zealand
Q: You joined the Zumba video making competition? A: Yes, I did, and I got a whole lot of people helping me out in the project Q: What was this competition all about? A: It was organized by Beto who is the founder of Zumba. It was intended to get Zumba instructors throughout the world to shoot a video based on steps he created to the music of Pitbull’s ―Pause‖. Q: What was the concept of your video? A: It was about being caught in a traffic jam and you’d want to get away from boredom and do a Zumba ―pause‖, so you get out of the car and dance in the middle of the street. Q: Who participated in the shooting? A: Everyone I knew who love to dance. My family, relatives, fellow dance instructors, Zumba students and enthusiasts, a whole cultural dance troupe and even pedestrians who joined the fun. Q: Where did you shoot the video? A: I asked permission from the Auckland council, and we had two sites, one the community stage, and the other was in a street that was closed purposely for the shooting. Q: How did the video fare in the competition. A: By the time we submitted the video it was just one week before the closing of the voting; but with everyone helping out in the campaign to get votes, we obtained nearly 2,000 votes and ranked no. 3 overall. If the shooting and the dancing was challenging, the campaigning was even more challenging. But it proved that if everyone just helps out, we can reach the top. Thanks to everyone – and that means really EVERYONE, bow! Q: What‟s the best feedback you received from the effort? A: There were lots of encouragement and praises. But I’d like to share one coming from someone I don’t really know – Frank Olsen, who wrote: ―This video is really worth watching. It has a great concept, well thought of and well executed. The highlight of this video is the graceful and charming Zumba instructress. She well represents Zumba. It's a real scenario - you get caught in a traffic and the Zumba Pause is the great solution. The video features Zumba enthusiasts, ordinary families and a cultural group - a good mix of participants. The wearing of the green, red and yellow colours shows the creativity of the concept translating both the colours of the traffic light and the lyrics of the song. The scenes and locations are varied, thus the video sustains the excitement of the viewer.‖ See the photos during the shooting in the next page You can view the video, just click: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iY0ucLvcCIM&feature=player_embedded
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By Rosendo Menchavez
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Sing a New Song. Start By Writing a New Song. Join Mel B Libre’s
Songwriting Wor(k)ship A 5-hour spiritually uplifting activity of creating new compositions in praise and in honour of the Lord Almighty
It follows the NOTES songwriting process conceptualised by Bro Mel B Libre, songwriter-performer & Lead Servant of TawagAwit, with participants, with or without music background, making original materials inspired by Biblical passages and performing these at the end of the session. Most of the outputs in the Songwriting Wor(k)ship have been sang during masses in parishes where the composers are members of the choir or music group. Be part of this wonderful experience – and sing a new song to the Lord! GROUP BOOKINGS FOR 2011 are now accepted. Email: librelaw@yahoo.com CORD Vol 2 No. 2 October 2011
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Starts on December 1, 2011
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